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Forum: Reef 11-13-2009, 04:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,817
Posted By shrimpchips
I'll chime in since I use the Fauna Marin salts...

I'll chime in since I use the Fauna Marin salts and the whole balling system.

I thought about using DIY salts, but the purity issues had me stay away from them. In a small system, if I do...
Forum: Reef 11-13-2009, 03:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,959
Posted By shrimpchips
It's not a matter of shipping, it's a matter of...

It's not a matter of shipping, it's a matter of import restrictions. I'm fairly certain you need special permits to bring in "live rock" over the border from the States.

I'm sure lots of people...
Forum: Pictures 11-13-2009, 05:50 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,457
Posted By shrimpchips
maybe it's the lack of big fish in my reef, but...

maybe it's the lack of big fish in my reef, but mine usually like to hang out at least 6 - 8" into the water column, sometimes even taking pellets from the surface (16" above the top of the...
Forum: Reef 11-13-2009, 05:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,959
Posted By shrimpchips
I thought live rock is legally protected and you...

I thought live rock is legally protected and you need permits to bring it across the US border.

You can bring back most softies as long as they're on artificial bases - but not on Live rock...
Forum: Pictures 11-12-2009, 08:24 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,457
Posted By shrimpchips
hah, love the commentary too. I have a shot of...

hah, love the commentary too. I have a shot of one of mine trying to eat a hawkfish that was a little too close.

Myka, how big is your group? I'd like to do a bunch of them when I upgrade to a...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-12-2009, 08:21 PM
Replies: 585
Views: 168,602
Posted By shrimpchips
Mmmmm soup!! I think water and rock ruined...

Mmmmm soup!!

I think water and rock ruined your build. Looked so much nicer empty :p

Thanks for documenting everything so well, this build definitely serves as an inspiration :)
Forum: Pictures 11-12-2009, 08:12 PM
Replies: 784
Views: 348,597
Posted By shrimpchips
Previous to this I saw 6 months once, and I...

Previous to this I saw 6 months once, and I though that was crazy. I also thought the general consensus was 1 year (depending on quality of bulbs) - mine burned out sooner (damn Current USA 18"...
Forum: Pictures 11-12-2009, 07:47 PM
Replies: 784
Views: 348,597
Posted By shrimpchips
Wasn't that one of the primary problems with the...

Wasn't that one of the primary problems with the wetsides fo the Gen1's? The uncoated magnet often led to the failure of the pumps. Good to see you're having that sorted out though.

Do you...
Forum: Reef 11-10-2009, 05:32 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,068
Posted By shrimpchips
Has anyone tried the new Brightwell's salt? I'm...

Has anyone tried the new Brightwell's salt? I'm wanting to try it (over my next choice DD), as apparently the mix is 100% synthetic, apparently assuring a more consistent mix from batch to batch.
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Forum: Reef 11-09-2009, 08:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,887
Posted By shrimpchips
instead of a threadxslip adapter, use a...

instead of a threadxslip adapter, use a threadxthread adapter with a street elbow - it'll save you a few inches behind the tank.

Where'd you get the metal stand?
Forum: Pictures 11-06-2009, 04:23 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,642
Posted By shrimpchips
I've heard that it's reef safe too - the only...

I've heard that it's reef safe too - the only exception being a mention of xenids and GSP withering due to treatment - but I haven't see anything confirming that.
Forum: Reef 11-05-2009, 11:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,887
Posted By shrimpchips
Good to see another Toronto person on here. ...

Good to see another Toronto person on here.

I'm looking to do a build next year a little bigger (120, so 24" tall), and a very similar equipment list :)

I'm curious how much the rock was to be...
Forum: Ontario 11-05-2009, 03:34 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 69,093
Posted By shrimpchips
Not many but a few :)

Not many but a few :)
Forum: Reef 11-04-2009, 11:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 24,932
Posted By shrimpchips
Holy jeebus Marie, what steroids are your tanks...

Holy jeebus Marie, what steroids are your tanks on? I need me some of those!

In my nano, I get about .5" growth in some of my millies in a month or so, but most are a lot slower. Sometimes...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-04-2009, 11:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,043
Posted By shrimpchips
Yeah, it looks like a fish muncher for sure! But...

Yeah, it looks like a fish muncher for sure! But all my fish when first put into the tank almost got sucked in by it, but since then they've leaned about the giant chop chop in the tank :p The flow...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-04-2009, 06:49 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,043
Posted By shrimpchips
Yeah, it's packed a bit full :D The bulbs...

Yeah, it's packed a bit full :D

The bulbs are only available from Current USA - I use 3 daylight (10k) and 3 actinic bulbs. Not a great selection, but the colour is pretty decent (crisp white)...
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 11-04-2009, 06:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,904
Posted By shrimpchips
It sucks that it's an idiot and attacking th...

It sucks that it's an idiot and attacking th glass to the point that it's hurting itslef. Dunno what you can do to dissuade the activity besides not having glass :p

If it's of any consolation,...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-04-2009, 02:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,043
Posted By shrimpchips
Been a while since an update - a few corals were...

Been a while since an update - a few corals were placed, things were removed, some things placed here and there. Not too much changed though.

I did get a new fish last week however. She's in QT...
Forum: Ontario 11-04-2009, 02:53 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,557
Posted By shrimpchips
Ah, sucks to hear that your issue hadn't been...

Ah, sucks to hear that your issue hadn't been resolved.

When I ordered frags from Burc, pretty much all of them died/were dead/had red bugs/AEFW.

When I wnet to pick them up - a not so local 2...
Forum: Reef 11-03-2009, 04:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,755
Posted By shrimpchips
Light will promote algal growth, especially with...

Light will promote algal growth, especially with all the phosphates and nitrates that will most likely be present in the water.

Make it "live" by making sure it's colonized by the appropriate...
Forum: Reef 11-03-2009, 05:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,755
Posted By shrimpchips
Add a seed piece of live rock to the mix and...

Add a seed piece of live rock to the mix and you're good to go.
Forum: Reef 10-31-2009, 12:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,233
Posted By shrimpchips
Drill them at a downward angle (about 20 degrees...

Drill them at a downward angle (about 20 degrees from the pipe is good) 1 cm above your usual water line - this will minimize the amount of bubbles generated as well as minimize the backflow.
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Forum: Reef 10-30-2009, 05:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,491
Posted By shrimpchips
Make sure you get peppermints. Camel shrimp are...

Make sure you get peppermints. Camel shrimp are the ones that eat corals.
Forum: Lounge 10-29-2009, 08:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,807
Posted By shrimpchips
Oh. Those pumpkins. No longer interested. ...

Oh. Those pumpkins. No longer interested. [/thread]:pound:
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 10-29-2009, 06:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,247
Posted By shrimpchips
If it's high up, probably - I have one under 48w...

If it's high up, probably - I have one under 48w (2x24w) of T5HO, but the bulbs are over a year old and on top of a saltspray covered glass canopy, and the nem is on the bottom of a BB 15g tank.
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