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Forum: World Feeds 02-19-2017, 03:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 98,742
Posted By MitchM
From an expense of $10K to $4k would be enough of...

From an expense of $10K to $4k would be enough of an incentive for a business to switch food sources, if the health of the inhabitants could be maintained.:wink:
I am interested in further...
Forum: World Feeds 02-19-2017, 01:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 98,742
Posted By MitchM
Michael, What is the phosphate content of...

Michael,

What is the phosphate content of this food?
Also, because of the high nutrient content, is it recommended to feed less?

Congratulations on your continued success.:smile:
Forum: Tank Journal 02-16-2017, 02:51 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 31,669
Posted By MitchM
Right. That's where budget comes in. Quality...

Right.
That's where budget comes in.
Quality of materials and how well the skimmer is designed overall will more than likely mean a higher priced skimmer.
Anticipated DOC load is certainly a...
Forum: Tank Journal 02-15-2017, 09:54 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 31,669
Posted By MitchM
Regarding skimmer choice, tests have shown that...

Regarding skimmer choice, tests have shown that there is no difference in performance based on the design of the skimmer.
What it really boils down to is budget, room that you have available for the...
Forum: Tank Journal 02-14-2017, 08:32 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 31,669
Posted By MitchM
I've found that the most reliable heater for a...

I've found that the most reliable heater for a larger system is a closed loop PEX line off your hot water tank.
Forum: Lighting Specific 02-14-2017, 12:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,963
Posted By MitchM
I've had 3 Mitras units for 4 years now -...

I've had 3 Mitras units for 4 years now - 2-6200's and 1-6100.
I haven't had a single hardware issue with them, the software was a challenge at first but GHL is improving how user friendly the...
Forum: Lighting Specific 02-13-2017, 11:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,963
Posted By MitchM
I would recommend either MH or LED. I have 2...

I would recommend either MH or LED.
I have 2 ATI hybrids over my 96 x 48 x 30. Like you mentioned, changing 16 bulbs is not fun. Neither is changing ballasts.

I'll be going to LED after these ATI...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 01-21-2017, 02:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,226
Posted By MitchM
It depends. Do you "overstock" or "understock"...

It depends.
Do you "overstock" or "understock" your aquarium?
Your aquarium will be healthier if you "understock" in general.
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 01-21-2017, 01:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,226
Posted By MitchM
I have a BubbleKing Royal Exclusive 250 external....

I have a BubbleKing Royal Exclusive 250 external.
I've had it for about 6 years. Expensive, never had a problem with it, enjoy working on something that's high quality.
I purchased mine from...
Forum: Reef 11-27-2016, 12:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,903
Posted By MitchM
I agree with this method. Anything less and...

I agree with this method.
Anything less and you're going to be constantly trying to establish a stable nitrifying bacterial population which will put your corals and fish under stress.

Set up...
Forum: Reef 11-25-2016, 01:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,058
Posted By MitchM
It's much easier to control the nutrients that...

It's much easier to control the nutrients that feed nusiance algae in a bare bottom tank.
It's that simple, really.
Forum: Reef 11-25-2016, 01:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,041
Posted By MitchM
You only need about 3 - 4 ppm for nitrifying...

You only need about 3 - 4 ppm for nitrifying bacteria to establish itself in a timely fashion.
Anything higher will retard the cycle process and kill off most other organisms.
Ammonia detoxifiers...
Forum: Reef 11-25-2016, 01:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,052
Posted By MitchM
Hey neighbour, If you're talking about black...

Hey neighbour,
If you're talking about black sand that is made up of basalt, just rinsing should be fine, providing the sand has not sat in a lot of detritus over the years.
If you have a calcium...
Forum: Tank Journal 06-09-2016, 04:52 PM
Replies: 675
Views: 502,408
Posted By MitchM
You're welcome. As far as what to do about the...

You're welcome.
As far as what to do about the elevated Boron, try growing some macro algae somewhere in your system, if you're not already.
Forum: Tank Journal 06-09-2016, 04:32 PM
Replies: 675
Views: 502,408
Posted By MitchM
Scythanith, have you had a read through this...

Scythanith, have you had a read through this article?
There is a list of Boron sources in a reef tank near the middle of the article.


http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2002/12/chemistry

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Forum: Calgary 05-13-2016, 06:29 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 30,556
Posted By MitchM
It's great to see civil discussion around Calgary...

It's great to see civil discussion around Calgary fish stores.
I wish there were similar threads about Toronto and Vancouver stores.

Threads like these will help bring business to our favorite...
Forum: Calgary 03-19-2016, 03:39 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 30,556
Posted By MitchM
:wink:

:wink:
Forum: Calgary 03-19-2016, 03:05 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 30,556
Posted By MitchM
If he did smoke, I don't remember it. I was...

If he did smoke, I don't remember it.
I was there for the corals.
His store, he can smoke if he wants.
If I worked in retail, I'd have a big bottle of booze in the back.
- for the whole 5 minutes...
Forum: Calgary 03-19-2016, 12:56 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 30,556
Posted By MitchM
I've been a customer of Wai's for more than 15...

I've been a customer of Wai's for more than 15 years and have never seen him smoking.
Nice try though.

I always have a nice visit with him while I'm there.

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Forum: Calgary 02-04-2016, 12:16 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 30,556
Posted By MitchM
Businesses can charge what the market will bear...

Businesses can charge what the market will bear for their products.

If a new business wants to compete, it has to be able to provide a more attractive alternative, be it price or product.
So...
Forum: Calgary 01-31-2016, 11:40 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 30,556
Posted By MitchM
You may not be aware of the Big Al's franchise...

You may not be aware of the Big Al's franchise history in Calgary then.:wink:

Reef stores are not cheap to operate.
Like I said, Daniel has a good business model. If you are looking for...
Forum: Calgary 01-31-2016, 05:33 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 30,556
Posted By MitchM
Also, no one in Calgary has been able to offer...

Also, no one in Calgary has been able to offer the high quality of corals that Wai's has.
I've seen great pictures from some online vendors, and have read some favourable reviews, but have not...
Forum: Reef 01-31-2016, 03:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,960
Posted By MitchM
There can be signifigant water chemistry changes...

There can be signifigant water chemistry changes including changes of the properties of surface tension to your aquarium water when doing a water change. It depends on the chemistry difference...
Forum: Calgary 01-31-2016, 03:12 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 30,556
Posted By MitchM
Wai's has always been my go to place for supplies...

Wai's has always been my go to place for supplies equipment and livestock.
Daniel has been in business a very long time for a reason - he has a business model that can weather both the good and bad...
Forum: Polls 01-31-2016, 02:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,038
Posted By MitchM
I'm triple checking all purchase prices and...

I'm triple checking all purchase prices and holding off buying anything unless necessary.
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