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Forum: Reef 12-17-2009, 05:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 27,410
Posted By shrimpchips
Dry base rock

So I'm looking to get between 50 - 75lbs of dry base rock for my upcoming upgrade (whenever that happens), and wanted people's opinions on dry rock purchases.

I know BRS and Marco rocks ship to...
Forum: Tank Journal 12-17-2009, 07:07 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,043
Posted By shrimpchips
Pichurs!! So, apparently my clownfish (in a...

Pichurs!!

So, apparently my clownfish (in a separate 15g tank) need more rock in their diet.
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll255/ashikatani/Reef%20tank/PC164352.jpg
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Forum: Reef 12-17-2009, 02:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,364
Posted By shrimpchips
Yes they do :) Many wrasses for example...

Yes they do :)

Many wrasses for example secrete a mucus sac in which they sleep - helps avoid predation while they're out for the night. I've seen my sixline do it myself - wedged in the rock,...
Forum: Fauna Marin Reviews 12-16-2009, 08:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,723
Posted By shrimpchips
Head honcho at Fauna Marin. Although, I too...

Head honcho at Fauna Marin. Although, I too hadn't wondered lately where he was. Saw him on RC not more than 2 weeks ago.

Haha, 80mm acrylic - anybody got a magfloat for that?
Forum: Reef 12-16-2009, 02:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,364
Posted By shrimpchips
It's also important to keep the dissolved oxygen...

It's also important to keep the dissolved oxygen levels up, especially at night when everything in your DT is respiring so the O2 levels drop much more - turning down the current can reduce the O2 in...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 12-16-2009, 04:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,533
Posted By shrimpchips
You're looking for a 1 1/2" valve. 1.5"...

You're looking for a 1 1/2" valve. 1.5" TigerFlex Spa PVC has an OD of 1.904" (roughly 1 7/8").
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 12-12-2009, 06:01 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,452
Posted By shrimpchips
Brett, sorry to hear of all the recent...

Brett, sorry to hear of all the recent developments, but hopefully your wife is getting better everyday. Someone needs to keep your chaetoballs in line.



I'll take a slap and a chaeto ball. ...
Forum: Oceanic Corals 12-12-2009, 05:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,813
Posted By shrimpchips
We see a lot of them out here in Ontario.

We see a lot of them out here in Ontario.
Forum: Reef 12-11-2009, 07:25 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 24,496
Posted By shrimpchips
I'll play! 20g DT 150 gph return (Eheim...

I'll play!

20g DT
150 gph return (Eheim 1250)
500 - 2000 gph Vortech MP-20
650 - 2150 gph = 33 ~ 108x Turnover
Forum: Freshwater 12-09-2009, 02:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,761
Posted By shrimpchips
The serpaes should be fine with cardinals/neons. ...

The serpaes should be fine with cardinals/neons. The bloodfin will, as you have found, rip the shat out of the little ones.

I've found that most of the deep bodied tetras are relentless fin...
Forum: Tank Journal 12-01-2009, 04:39 AM
Replies: 585
Views: 168,602
Posted By shrimpchips
Glad to hear all the good news about your wife...

Glad to hear all the good news about your wife and your ChaetoBalls.
Forum: Reef 11-29-2009, 01:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,752
Posted By shrimpchips
Myka, have you tried larger water changes/more...

Myka, have you tried larger water changes/more frequent?

I went through a phase where I did very few/no WCs for about 8 weeks - nutrients were near zero, and SPS colour/growth were great, but the...
Forum: Oceanic Corals 11-27-2009, 10:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,581
Posted By shrimpchips
Wow, those last two pieces are crazy. And that...

Wow, those last two pieces are crazy. And that red and white favia is a beaut too!
Forum: Tank Journal 11-26-2009, 01:58 PM
Replies: 585
Views: 168,602
Posted By shrimpchips
Hoping the best for the missus and yourself.

Hoping the best for the missus and yourself.
Forum: Reef 11-26-2009, 06:54 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,333
Posted By shrimpchips
16 x 16 x 20: ...

16 x 16 x 20:
http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/pp45/conix67/PB_AMEEK_FTS.jpg
Forum: Oceanic Corals 11-25-2009, 05:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,013
Posted By shrimpchips
Yeah, I had talked to Paul about putting it on...

Yeah, I had talked to Paul about putting it on hold for me in late August, and I had already paid for it by September - so it's had a little time to grow. We were waiting on some other frags to come...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-25-2009, 06:12 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,043
Posted By shrimpchips
More showing off the new baby: Crappy...

More showing off the new baby:

Crappy actinic shot (you can see how bright it fluoresces):
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll255/ashikatani/Reef%20tank/PB244334-1.jpg

With all me lights on...
Forum: Lounge 11-25-2009, 06:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,302
Posted By shrimpchips
I think you both clearly missed it. Livestock...

I think you both clearly missed it. Livestock need not apply: the tank itself is alive.
Forum: Lounge 11-25-2009, 05:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,302
Posted By shrimpchips
For me, it's availability - I've bought frags...

For me, it's availability - I've bought frags from guys out West simply because I can't find some of those species/varieties in Ontario.

With regards to everything else, I can find most things...
Forum: BC Interiors 11-24-2009, 07:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,767
Posted By shrimpchips
SCWDs are notorious for failing and becoming...

SCWDs are notorious for failing and becoming bothing but an overpriced T fitting. They also cut down on flow quite a bit.

If you can go with an OM next time - they're much more reliable.
Forum: Oceanic Corals 11-24-2009, 02:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,013
Posted By shrimpchips
Here are the pics! Sorry, but my camera and I...

Here are the pics! Sorry, but my camera and I suck at taking pictures :)

With flash and no lights:
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll255/ashikatani/Reef%20tank/PB234326.jpg

With lights, no...
Forum: Reef 11-24-2009, 02:46 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,954
Posted By shrimpchips
Myka, I stand by my statement - the load of crap...

Myka, I stand by my statement - the load of crap statement might not have been tactful, but as Canadian said, I won't sit by when someone is making a more than outrageously idiotic claim as if it's...
Forum: Lounge 11-24-2009, 02:33 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,692
Posted By shrimpchips
Equality is a myth in society - by virtue of a...

Equality is a myth in society - by virtue of a body attempting to legislate, regulate and enforce equality you produce inequaltiy.
Forum: Reef 11-23-2009, 05:47 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,954
Posted By shrimpchips
They only blow up if you're stupid. Or careless....

They only blow up if you're stupid. Or careless.

Both of which I can accuse myself of being, unfortunately more often than not.
Forum: Reef 11-23-2009, 05:33 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,954
Posted By shrimpchips
yeah, I that's true. I always use RO to...

yeah, I that's true. I always use RO to soak/wash since I have it on hand anyways. Force of habit from the lab too.
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