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Forum: Reef 03-17-2003, 08:43 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,993
Posted By saltcreep
MAC (Marine Aquarium Council) is a possible...

MAC (Marine Aquarium Council) is a possible solution, even with it's faults. Some are being addressed at the moment, but there is still a long way to go.

An important factor in all of this is the...
Forum: Reef 03-17-2003, 03:54 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,993
Posted By saltcreep
Wendell, Sorry for your pessimistic view on...

Wendell,

Sorry for your pessimistic view on this situation. Just a quick count, but there are 8+ companies importing fish directly from overseas in Vancouver alone. Product also comes from 6+...
Forum: Reef 03-16-2003, 07:52 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,993
Posted By saltcreep
BCOG - Arrivals of flights from overseas is the...

BCOG - Arrivals of flights from overseas is the reason that different LFS will get arrivals on the same day at the same time. There are limited flights from overseas. The shipments may not...
Forum: Reef 03-16-2003, 05:26 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,993
Posted By saltcreep
Sad sad sad...is this what this is all...

Sad sad sad...is this what this is all about...where can I buy the cheapest fish. Sad sad sad!!!
Forum: Calgary 03-15-2003, 08:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,300
Posted By saltcreep
Centropyge angels are being captive bred now, but...

Centropyge angels are being captive bred now, but are not commercially available. I would ask how many people would buy them? Based on the "demand" for captive bred clowns, I would be interested to...
Forum: Reef 03-10-2003, 03:43 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,365
Posted By saltcreep
The Vancouver Aquarium uses water from Burrard...

The Vancouver Aquarium uses water from Burrard Inlet that is pumped in. I believe that the water comes from 200m from shore and I forget the depth. They use primary treatment that is all underneath...
Forum: Reef 03-09-2003, 04:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,829
Posted By saltcreep
Seahorses have been listed as CITES appendix II...

Seahorses have been listed as CITES appendix II as of November 2002. They will require permits to import, including captive bred, in May of this year.
Forum: Reef 02-14-2003, 09:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,505
Posted By saltcreep
Autopsy...how about a blender and a really good...

Autopsy...how about a blender and a really good lab.
Forum: Reef 02-14-2003, 02:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,505
Posted By saltcreep
Naesco, Not to throw a wet blanket on your...

Naesco,

Not to throw a wet blanket on your post...but remember the certification of net caught fish is still a hot topic of discussion that is apparantly getting even hotter yet.

Kyle...CMA
Forum: Reef 12-11-2002, 03:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,973
Posted By saltcreep
Kyle, I hope that you are certainly speaking...

Kyle,

I hope that you are certainly speaking of wholesalers back East rather than those in the Lower Mainland. I know you qualified your statement but I hope I don't get painted with that brush....
Forum: Reef 12-10-2002, 06:08 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,006
Posted By saltcreep
Brad is so very correct. The average consumer...

Brad is so very correct. The average consumer will always look for the cheapest fish available. So much has to be done with respect to education. This applies not only to the average hobbyist but...
Forum: Reef 12-10-2002, 04:16 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,006
Posted By saltcreep
Look at some of the related costs associated with...

Look at some of the related costs associated with setting up an aquaculture facility. Firstly you need a farily sizeable operation to make it commercially viable. ORA grows out the clowns for 8-9...
Forum: Reef 12-05-2002, 12:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,173
Posted By saltcreep
What type of bulb also depends on your...

What type of bulb also depends on your inhabitants as well as what sort of esthetics you are looking for.
Forum: Reef 12-04-2002, 11:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,173
Posted By saltcreep
Aqualine Buschke is coming out with a 400W HQI...

Aqualine Buschke is coming out with a 400W HQI bulb and ballast very soon. Apparantly they have limited supply available at the moment but should be more readily available in about 1-2 months.
Forum: Reef 12-03-2002, 03:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,716
Posted By saltcreep
"Black Ich" is very common for all yellow tangs,...

"Black Ich" is very common for all yellow tangs, as most are hosts to the parasite in the wild. Generally if it show up in the retail trade, it is a sign that the supplier in Hawaii has been lazy and...
Forum: Reef 11-19-2002, 02:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,281
Posted By saltcreep
Importing from the US sounds great at the outset....

Importing from the US sounds great at the outset. Take your airfreight ($35 min USD), US Fish and Wildlife ($55 USD), customs clearance, destination charges ($35-55 CAD), and box charge (~$10 USD)...
Forum: Reef 11-12-2002, 05:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,753
Posted By saltcreep
Just visited Walt's new setup in LA this past...

Just visited Walt's new setup in LA this past weekend. I have one word...AMAZING. Any picture does not do any of the product justice. As for sizing...he doesn't now the meaning of small. Can't wait...
Forum: Reef 10-29-2002, 06:56 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,154
Posted By saltcreep
ORA is working on fighting conchs right now....

ORA is working on fighting conchs right now. Apparantly they are on the small side and are subject to harrasment from hermit crabs who are jealous of their shells. They are at about 15mm now and will...
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