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Forum: Reef 12-13-2007, 06:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,580
Posted By Matt
LEDs don't yet create the same lumens/watt that...

LEDs don't yet create the same lumens/watt that the best fluorescents do, but they're improving, and getting better. Longer useful life, faster cycle time, infinitely controllable... little doubt in...
Forum: DIY 12-13-2007, 06:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,468
Posted By Matt
I see... I should get me some of those filter...

I see... I should get me some of those filter sock thingees. Elmininating baffles would give me some more room in my crowded 23" sump.

Thanks.
Forum: DIY 12-13-2007, 04:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,468
Posted By Matt
Sump design - exiting from a thread hijack...

Quote:
Originally Posted by digital-audiophile http://canreef.com/vbulletin/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=287911#post287911)
A cool design though that...
Forum: Reef 12-13-2007, 04:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,408
Posted By Matt
Pictures? Links? I'm in the process of...

Pictures? Links? I'm in the process of redesigning my sump.
Forum: Reef 12-13-2007, 04:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,408
Posted By Matt
First, welcome to Canreef, and welcome back to...

First, welcome to Canreef, and welcome back to the hobby!

Adding in on the lights issue, speaking from experience. An organism that uses light for photosynthesis has no idea how many gallons of...
Forum: DIY 12-13-2007, 01:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,242
Posted By Matt
Thanks to all so far... next question: Where can...

Thanks to all so far... next question: Where can one find tees and john guest fittings for the project? I've never seen them anywhere -- but to be honest, I've never looked for them either!
Forum: DIY 12-12-2007, 10:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,242
Posted By Matt
Any recommendations relative to powered or...

Any recommendations relative to powered or pressure-only solenoids (and where to find them locally)?
Yeah, this isn't for my display, just a mixing station. I'll look at the Tunze/JBJ stuff if I...
Forum: Edmonton 12-12-2007, 10:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,438
Posted By Matt
Are the renos done? Last time I was in there it...

Are the renos done? Last time I was in there it was a bit of a mess.
Forum: DIY 12-12-2007, 10:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,242
Posted By Matt
Auto top-off - aqua safe

This is for my saltwater mixing rig, not my reef, so double-and-triple failsafes aren't so important.

I have an aqua-safe ro/di. It has an auto shutoff valve (a pressure solenoid?). If I tee...
Forum: Lounge 12-12-2007, 05:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,586
Posted By Matt
Thanks, all. Time to make some calls!

Thanks, all. Time to make some calls!
Forum: Lounge 12-11-2007, 11:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,586
Posted By Matt
Reliable Auto window tint shop? Edmonton

Anyone have solid recommendations on where to get an auto-tint job done? Christmas is coming, and this is for my wife's car -- it has to be solid work.
Forum: Reef 12-11-2007, 09:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,711
Posted By Matt
Albert, Kudos for a thoughtful, complete...

Albert,

Kudos for a thoughtful, complete and nuetral set of replies here. You've helped me as much as the OP, I think.
Forum: Edmonton 12-11-2007, 06:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,429
Posted By Matt
Coincidentally, I noticed this store a few days...

Coincidentally, I noticed this store a few days ago when I was going down Calgary Trail. I stopped in. They have a very light stock level right now, but a heavy investment in tanks and water, so it...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 12-08-2007, 06:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,048
Posted By Matt
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=...

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=37228 As pointed out by Bryan, Sanjay's review isn't all that helpful because the brand names aren't the same. They may be the exact same bulbs,...
Forum: Goby 12-04-2007, 07:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 17,980
Posted By Matt
Talented carpet surfers, these guys. I've had...

Talented carpet surfers, these guys. I've had two, and each escaped, despite egg-crate. I love them, but I don't know if I'll try again.
Forum: Tank Journal 12-04-2007, 07:41 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 41,088
Posted By Matt
First, condolences. This is suckage extreme. ...

First, condolences. This is suckage extreme.

Second, I don't see how this could be a cycle. Immediate deaths at that scale says "toxin" to me. Did you use any new glues, cleaners, solvents,e...
Forum: Wrasse & Hogfish 12-04-2007, 02:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 31,101
Posted By Matt
Mine's still doing very well (>16mos), but he...

Mine's still doing very well (>16mos), but he does have a bit of a death-wish. He's squirmed into the overflow chamber twice. Not an easy rescue. He seems to enjoy teasing the royal gramma a LOT. ...
Forum: Q&A 12-04-2007, 04:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,540
Posted By Matt
I'm also unable to post there.

I'm also unable to post there.
Forum: Reef 12-01-2007, 08:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,451
Posted By Matt
My buckets say c-108 and c-109. I'll have to...

My buckets say c-108 and c-109. I'll have to test them, but I'm optomistic.
Forum: Lounge 11-30-2007, 04:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,499
Posted By Matt
I would have expected more outrage from someone...

I would have expected more outrage from someone in the trade...
Forum: Lounge 11-30-2007, 04:48 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,499
Posted By Matt
Remember to stop by to visit the fine folks at...

Remember to stop by to visit the fine folks at "Underwater Depot (http://www.underwaterdepot.net)" for all your aquatic needs. <I can't believe I actually bothered to find their website> Their...
Forum: Reef 11-29-2007, 04:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,231
Posted By Matt
I had a candycane doing very well, then suddenly...

I had a candycane doing very well, then suddenly heads started to die... then I noticed a hermit on one of the dead/dying heads. Pop into the sump. Candy now stable again. Nasty little...
Forum: Reef 11-26-2007, 04:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,451
Posted By Matt
Geeze, Louise.... how freaking hard is it to...

Geeze, Louise.... how freaking hard is it to manufacture a consistent product? It isn't like they can't use measuring cups, is it? I understand that a dry mix can settle and separate -- it's why, in...
Forum: DIY 11-23-2007, 11:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,154
Posted By Matt
I thought that hellolights no longer shipped to...

I thought that hellolights no longer shipped to Canada... did you have any difficulty there?
Forum: Lounge 11-23-2007, 05:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,284
Posted By Matt
From personal experience, I can say that even 10...

From personal experience, I can say that even 10 gallons of salt water can make quite a bit of mess. Snick-crack-whoosh. There's a good soundtrack for a nightmare...
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