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Forum: Reef 01-04-2015, 10:07 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,342
Posted By mike31154
Never been to the Gulf of Mexico or Caribbean &...

Never been to the Gulf of Mexico or Caribbean & I'm trying to convert my critters to more northern latitude conditions. Depending on which of my 3 or 4 thermometers I look at, I'm running at a cool...
Forum: Lighting Specific 01-01-2015, 08:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,476
Posted By mike31154
For sale by canreef member in Calgary. EcoTech...

For sale by canreef member in Calgary. EcoTech Radion for a very good price, maybe not real cheap but a very good deal for the price and you can keep pretty well any coral/nem you wish.
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Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 12-30-2014, 02:33 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 18,803
Posted By mike31154
I like to think I'm relatively careful with mine,...

I like to think I'm relatively careful with mine, with regard to the bumping & handling biness. It still goes off cal a point or 2 from time to time but I don't sweat it that much. I generally use it...
Forum: Reef 12-27-2014, 02:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,303
Posted By mike31154
2 x MP10 on a 6 foot tank? I'm surprised you find...

2 x MP10 on a 6 foot tank? I'm surprised you find that is enough on a tank your size! I run MP40's on my 77, although not at full speed. Yes, you should use the cash burning a hole in your pocket for...
Forum: Tank Journal 12-27-2014, 02:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,386
Posted By mike31154
Cool idea but comes with issues & complexity. Not...

Cool idea but comes with issues & complexity. Not something I'd attempt, but if you can pull it off, power to you! Tall & narrow presents a number of maintenance issues as does the 2 tank...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 12-26-2014, 04:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,091
Posted By mike31154
Maybe pull the pump out & have a look at it...

Maybe pull the pump out & have a look at it before you write it off. Might be as simple as something lodged in the volute or impeller. More info on the pump will also be needed before anyone can...
Forum: Reef 12-26-2014, 04:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,763
Posted By mike31154
Nifty. I've got a similar deal going on with...

Nifty. I've got a similar deal going on with green & red(maroon?) montipora. I don't have a recent photo, but below is a shot soon after I stuck a bit of the green on to the larger maroon specimen....
Forum: Reef 12-24-2014, 03:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,199
Posted By mike31154
Are all the heaters the same size/wattage? You...

Are all the heaters the same size/wattage? You mention they are different brands. Most are built pretty much the same with a simple bimetallic strip that switches them on/off. Dissimilar metals fused...
Forum: Reef 12-21-2014, 11:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,529
Posted By mike31154
Something I never liked that much about T5 & MH...

Something I never liked that much about T5 & MH technology, reflectors. Ok for most applications, but when you need directional light source such as for our tanks they really aren't the most...
Forum: Reef 12-20-2014, 10:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,168
Posted By mike31154
A bit of reading on the subject of corrosion in...

A bit of reading on the subject of corrosion in electrical panels & the primary causes. Seems we need to be aware of more than a fish tank or bathtub in the basement. I guess no matter what your set...
Forum: Reef 12-19-2014, 03:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,168
Posted By mike31154
I'm no HVAC expert, but if you have an air...

I'm no HVAC expert, but if you have an air exchanger you should be ok with respect to ventilation. Still, a bit of additional ventilation in the basement to keep the humidity down may be a good idea....
Forum: Reef 12-19-2014, 03:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,529
Posted By mike31154
Although I've never use their retrofit T5 kits,...

Although I've never use their retrofit T5 kits, my first light was a Hagen Glo T5HO dual fixture. Good quality build & from what I could see at the LFS, the retrofit kits were quality hardware. The...
Forum: Reef 12-19-2014, 03:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,168
Posted By mike31154
Hard to say without a tad more detail, such as,...

Hard to say without a tad more detail, such as, is it the basement, photos? As a good rule of thumb, a little ventilation goes a long way! I have plans for a basement sump which will be in the...
Forum: Reef 12-19-2014, 01:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,838
Posted By mike31154
I disconnected the line at the output of the...

I disconnected the line at the output of the carbon block (before the RO membrane) & tested there for chlorine. I'll check out the vids too, but this discussion needs another thread perhaps, we're...
Forum: Reef 12-18-2014, 11:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,838
Posted By mike31154
I thought the main purpose of the carbon block...

I thought the main purpose of the carbon block was to protect the RO membrane from chlorine. I have a swimming pool test kit for chlorine that I used before changing the carbon last time & it still...
Forum: Reef 12-18-2014, 10:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,838
Posted By mike31154
I mainly keep track of water changes & RODI...

I mainly keep track of water changes & RODI system throughput. I don't like changing filters on a calendar basis, since that has nothing to do with how clogged they get. It's all about how much water...
Forum: Reef 12-18-2014, 05:10 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,838
Posted By mike31154
I use a spreadsheet as well. Started it years ago...

I use a spreadsheet as well. Started it years ago as an Excel document. Recently bit the bullet & bought a new notebook since the old one was still running XP & the nagging end of support pop ups...
Forum: Lounge 12-15-2014, 09:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,804
Posted By mike31154
We had to retaliate for Burger King buying our...

We had to retaliate for Burger King buying our beloved Tim Horton.
Forum: Reef 12-14-2014, 06:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,375
Posted By mike31154
It depends on what the TDS is composed of and...

It depends on what the TDS is composed of and yes, could be a concern with using treated tap water long term, but I don't think 2 TDS to start cycling your rock is going to result in an algae...
Forum: Reef 12-14-2014, 04:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,375
Posted By mike31154
Have you hooked up the RO system to see what your...

Have you hooked up the RO system to see what your product water TDS is? If it's down below 4, you're probably ok to start cycling the tank with that. By the time your back ordered DI stage arrives,...
Forum: Reef 12-14-2014, 03:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,375
Posted By mike31154
Try an Andrew Sheret, you have one in Kelowna on...

Try an Andrew Sheret, you have one in Kelowna on Banks. I also recall seeing RO systems in a pure water vending business on Harvey, a small strip mall not far from Sutherland, but on the west side of...
Forum: Reef 12-13-2014, 12:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,227
Posted By mike31154
Wind? What wind? Warm temps in the interior...

Wind? What wind? Warm temps in the interior though (north Okanagan), I went for a motorbike ride this afternoon. Not something I can usually do here mid December.
Forum: Lounge 12-11-2014, 03:10 PM
Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,567,835
Posted By mike31154
Ouch. Beware motorized appliances & power tools!...

Ouch. Beware motorized appliances & power tools! Belt sander almost removed the tip of my right pinkie early September. It only takes a fraction of a second of inattention. Hope she's ok & didn't...
Forum: Reef 12-11-2014, 02:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,661
Posted By mike31154
Living in the GVA, you should be able to get most...

Living in the GVA, you should be able to get most anything by shopping locally. Those of us in smaller towns or remote areas tend to look to on line vendors more I reckon. Particularly livestock has...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 12-10-2014, 09:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,780
Posted By mike31154
What's the approximate mileage on these, that is,...

What's the approximate mileage on these, that is, how old & how many year(s) run? Thanks.
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