Forum: Lounge
05-31-2002, 01:28 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,909
Should I stay or should I go?
Hi,
I wouldn't worry about it either. Darren and I have had many colourful discussions...but we are both still here and we still have our little discussions. It sometimes stings a bit, but its...
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Forum: Lower Mainland
05-31-2002, 12:55 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,480
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Forum: DIY
05-30-2002, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,575
calcium reactor
Hi,
Yupe, that would work and many reefers have done this before. I tried it with a Fluval (which was a bad choice)...but I retired the unit after I got my other reactor working.
You should...
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Forum: Lower Mainland
05-30-2002, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,725
A healthy copepod population/scooter blenny
Hi,
A mandarin fish is fairly hard to keep if you aren't aware of its requirements. Its a pod eating criters and some like to eat flatworms. So, if you have a flatworm infestation...it might...
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Forum: Lounge
05-30-2002, 03:28 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,896
Wisdom teeth suck...
Troy,
I feel your pain, I had the same problem...my teeth were too big. Only problem was that all three of my wisdom teeth were too big. I didn't know what they were doing until I saw a drill...
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Forum: Lounge
05-30-2002, 03:16 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,569
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Forum: Lounge
05-30-2002, 12:03 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,535
Looking for work as a JR programmer
Hi,
JR programmer - Is that Junior Programmer ?
What kind of experience does she have ? This is quite important and if she doesn't have any...then it is going to be quite tough. Lots of...
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
05-26-2002, 05:26 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,661
Wanted: AC/DC Adapter
Hi,
Keep in mind that 1A and larger adapters are quite expensive. One alternative that you can think about using is a normal 12V - 2A/10A battery charger.
- Victor.
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Forum: Reef
05-26-2002, 04:53 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 7,911
Dolphin Ampmasters
Hi,
Since the ampmaster pump is still relatively new, I think the pump is still a bit tight (i.e. tight bearings, new brushes and etc). Give it about 200 hours or so of break-in...then...
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Forum: Reef
05-24-2002, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,406
Limewater & Southdown Paysand (B.C.)
Hi,
Keep in mind of the disclaimer below smile.gif
Okay....ummm...pickling lime. Well, you can get 50lb of it for $10 at the local gardening store (like Gardenworks). I believe Dale from...
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Forum: Reef
05-24-2002, 03:11 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,906
Smaller tanks overheating in summer?
Hi,
The worst I have seen my reef tanks go was about 83 F. This is usually in July when we have two to three weeks of continuous hot weather with no wind or rain in between. You know when it is...
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Forum: Reef
05-21-2002, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,206
Powerhead
Hi,
Which guard are you using ? There are several guards available for the Maxijet.
- Victor.
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Forum: Reef
05-21-2002, 04:27 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,751
Let there be light!
Hi Darren,
If significant amount of actinics is used in a reef, then it can be used more readily than other wavelengths. There is more energy per unit in blue/purple wavelengths than there are in...
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Forum: Reef
05-21-2002, 12:08 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,206
Powerhead
Hi,
What kind of a powerhead are you using ? Some brands are worse than others for being a fish blender.
- Victor.
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Forum: Lounge
05-16-2002, 04:22 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 10,037
Good LFS in Vancouver??
Hi,
Unfortunately, I think your best bet is J&L. Most of the other stores tend to push products than provided you with good solid advice. Unless you already know what exactly you want to buy, it...
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Forum: Lounge
05-16-2002, 03:40 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 10,037
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Forum: Reef
05-15-2002, 04:21 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,053
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Forum: Reef
05-15-2002, 04:14 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,794
Workhorse Ballasts
Hi,
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">1. Yes. But, most tubes are designed to work up to 15000-20000 hours. In reefing, we probably turn our lights on for 8 hours a day or...
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Forum: DIY
05-14-2002, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,628
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Forum: Reef
05-14-2002, 01:59 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,794
Workhorse Ballasts
Hi,
Like Darren said, it is basically driving a lamp beyond its normal intended operation. Are you familiar with Icecap 440 or 660 ? Basically, the workhorse is a poor man's Icecap -- that was...
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Forum: Reef
05-12-2002, 04:00 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,531
DI resin refil
Hi,
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Wowzers...$60 for shipping and $65 for brokerage/duty. That's a pretty expensive. Did you have to send it through special shipping or...
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Forum: Reef
05-10-2002, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,963
Here is my plan...
Hi,
Clowns are omnivours, so they will eat food that you give them AND food in your tank. They can survive on pods and algae in your tank...so starving them won't help much.
One way to lure...
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Forum: Reef
05-10-2002, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,433
250 Iwasakis
Hi,
Are you switching between the old Iwasaki (the one without the resistor) to the new one (the one with the resistor) ?
- Victor.
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Forum: Reef
05-07-2002, 02:20 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,054
Oxygen
Hi,
With the water movement, I was referring to putting a spray bar and aggitating the water surface. This technique is commonly used in fresh water tanks. Waves in the ocean create the same...
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Forum: Reef
05-06-2002, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,054
Oxygen
Hi,
Either a skimmer or lots of water movement along the surface of the water (i.e. blowing a power head across the surface of the water and creating disturbances) should help increase oxygen.
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