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Forum: DIY 12-28-2006, 08:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,157
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Nice, clean, simple and straight forward. Looks...

Nice, clean, simple and straight forward. Looks good.

Doug
Forum: Reef 12-28-2006, 08:18 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 21,691
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Tony, I've just got to say it's a damn shame that...

Tony, I've just got to say it's a damn shame that it's not working for you yet but I think you deserve a pat on the back for trying it, I'm sure you'll get it soon now. Good luck and all that jazz.
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Forum: Reef 12-28-2006, 07:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,794
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Would you let 4 large grown adult men stand in...

Would you let 4 large grown adult men stand in the area where you'd put your tank? If you'd let the 4 250lbs men stand there then a 90 gallon tank shouldn't be a problem.

Doug
Forum: Reef 12-28-2006, 02:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,197
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
I'm with Ruth, what is it? Doug

I'm with Ruth, what is it?

Doug
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 12-28-2006, 12:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,870
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
What's the tank size, what else do you have for...

What's the tank size, what else do you have for sale?????? goodies I hope.

Doug
Forum: Reef 12-27-2006, 04:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,930
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Went to Hidden Reef today and met Mike, good...

Went to Hidden Reef today and met Mike, good fella, we chatted, we traded stories about our kids, my g/f and I had a great time checking the place out, bought a MH system and got a couple quotes on...
Forum: Polls 12-27-2006, 04:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,558
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
As usual I'm going to go against popular opinion,...

As usual I'm going to go against popular opinion, I myself like fluidized bed filters. My experience however is ONLY in fresh water but it's been something that I am planning on for a project I've...
Forum: Polls 12-27-2006, 03:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,989
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Bravo for using a QT tank, it's rare that people...

Bravo for using a QT tank, it's rare that people do it but we all know we should so pat yourself on the back.

In my opinion the fish should go back, I guess it depends though on what size tank...
Forum: Reef 12-26-2006, 05:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,844
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
24x27x18=11664 Divide that by 231= 50.4935etc... ...

24x27x18=11664 Divide that by 231= 50.4935etc...

250HQI, you could always buy it online, J&L would probably have a good price and they ship!!!.. make it worth your while, salt, test kits etc...
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Forum: Tank Journal 12-26-2006, 04:02 AM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 789,874
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Simply amazing, hope you're proud of yourself...

Simply amazing, hope you're proud of yourself because you've done a job second to none. Wow just doesn't do it justice.

Doug
Forum: Reef 12-26-2006, 03:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,429
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Talking Seasons greetings folks, enjoy the time with...

Seasons greetings folks, enjoy the time with loved ones and try to enjoy the time spent with family...
Forum: Reef 12-25-2006, 10:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,460
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Kari, wasn't that in one of the star trek movies,...

Kari, wasn't that in one of the star trek movies, the wrath of Khan (and I'm not a trekkie) chekov or sulu had that sucker put in his helmet and .... anyway I still freak out about anything around my...
Forum: Reef 12-25-2006, 10:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,183
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Bravo Bob I, Aspartame if I'm not mistaken was...

Bravo Bob I, Aspartame if I'm not mistaken was thought a safer sugar substitute than Sacharine. Aspartame is either derived from or contains ethanol (wood alcohol) and if taken in large amounts has...
Forum: Reef 12-25-2006, 10:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,061
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
I know nothing about clams other than they are...

I know nothing about clams other than they are pretty. Who was it that had the clam farm in the fraser valley. He came to Ocean Aquatics and did a presentation on clams a few years ago, he'd most...
Forum: DIY 12-25-2006, 04:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,001
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
If it's 100% polyester I can't see why it would...

If it's 100% polyester I can't see why it would be bleached but to be on the safe side you could find the manufacturer and see if they have a web site or email so you could ask. I've used quilting...
Forum: DIY 12-22-2006, 04:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,339
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Awesome Tony, thanks for the input. My girlfriend...

Awesome Tony, thanks for the input. My girlfriend hasn't decided whether she's more comfortable with a 60gallon cube or a 58 gallon 3ft Long. I'm thinking though I'll go with the 400 either way as I...
Forum: DIY 12-21-2006, 04:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,339
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
DIY HQI Ballast and stuff

I've done the search stuff and I can't find the answer although I know it's been posted before. What ballast is the hqi 250 and which is the hqi 400 watt. Does the Halogen fixture from Canadian tire...
Forum: DIY 12-19-2006, 05:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,220
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Electronic MH ballasts?

Is there any source for electronic ballasts for 250w or 400 watt MHs? Fulham doesn't have any for that large a draw. Any help would be appreciated.

Doug
Forum: Polls 12-16-2006, 05:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,278
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
At my worse I had just over 70 tanks going, I...

At my worse I had just over 70 tanks going, I would come home from work say hi to my son, say hi to the wife and grab a sandwich and head to the fish room. Eight hours later I'd go to bed and wonder...
Forum: Polls 12-16-2006, 05:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,483
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
You'd be fine just doing a couple coats of Killz...

You'd be fine just doing a couple coats of Killz primer or another water proof primer. A nice neutral colour is good, red is proven to promote stress/angry feelings while softer colours promote...
Forum: Polls 12-16-2006, 05:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,719
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
I don't believe that actinic is mainly for our...

I don't believe that actinic is mainly for our veiwing pleasure, light is absorbed in water as it penetrates deeper, red is the first to go, then orange, then yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet...
Forum: Polls 12-16-2006, 05:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,666
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
To get an accurate comparison you'd need to...

To get an accurate comparison you'd need to measure output from the lights at different depths in different shaped tanks and on and on and on. You'd also need to compare lights at the same power...
Forum: Lower Mainland 12-12-2006, 05:36 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,790
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Sorry to hear Kris, I lost a lot of fish/corals...

Sorry to hear Kris, I lost a lot of fish/corals from heat about 6 years ago, for some reason my basement temp went through the roof and my tank cooked. I got out of the hobby after than but am trying...
Forum: Lower Mainland 12-12-2006, 05:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,706
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
There is or was a seahorse breeder/importer in...

There is or was a seahorse breeder/importer in the praries, I think Bev told me about them. There is a site seahorse.org that's worth checking out. I think it's important to note that even captive...
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 12-12-2006, 04:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,812
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
In my experience the black gravel/sand really...

In my experience the black gravel/sand really doesn't do a tank justice. White or natural aragonite is much nicer, it reflects a lot of light and makes the tank look much brighter. A 10k tube won't...
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