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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 08-03-2013, 02:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,847
Posted By Alberta-newb
Not a scammer as I purchased almost 200 lbs of...

Not a scammer as I purchased almost 200 lbs of live rock from him (thanks BTW!) when I pulled out the last piece, the power was pulled and the system down, out of the hobby and probably not...
Forum: Reef 08-01-2013, 05:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,051
Posted By Alberta-newb
Perhaps you have a hitchhiker crab with your live...

Perhaps you have a hitchhiker crab with your live rock? I had several smaller fish vanish overnight in my 120. Eventually I found a fairly big (2"+) xanthid crab hiding in some rock. Haven't lost a...
Forum: Reef Supply Canada 07-27-2013, 01:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,703
Posted By Alberta-newb
My vote is larger as well (would love to run a...

My vote is larger as well (would love to run a big closed loop with a couple). I'm also waiting for someone to release a pressure rated DC pump for aquariums (they exist in other applications). Be...
Forum: Polls 07-26-2013, 10:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 23,041
Posted By Alberta-newb
As a former stand builder and currently an...

As a former stand builder and currently an industrial painter I'm obviously biased:wink:

I feel strongly that steel will last virtually forever if prepared properly (I warranty any stands I have...
Forum: DIY 07-24-2013, 09:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,087
Posted By Alberta-newb
I built an internal coast to coast on my 120...

I built an internal coast to coast on my 120 (4'). Cost was very little as I drilled the top two corners of the back glass for 1.5" bulkheads. The overflow was built in a similar shape to a rain...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 07-24-2013, 01:25 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,006
Posted By Alberta-newb
LF - (Calgary & area) Reeflo Dart Pump

As title says looking for a Reeflo Dart in new or used condition. Mine's on its way out and I need a replacement before I rebuild my current one.

Thanks,

Francis
Forum: Lounge 07-24-2013, 01:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,767
Posted By Alberta-newb
Talking Happy birthday Doug! Francis

Happy birthday Doug!

Francis
Forum: Pictures 07-13-2013, 06:22 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,422
Posted By Alberta-newb
The stand looks great! (I'm a painter myself and...

The stand looks great! (I'm a painter myself and appreciate quality work)

I like the "custom" light mounting fixture too :wink:

Francis
Forum: Pump Specific 07-12-2013, 03:11 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 35,053
Posted By Alberta-newb
Yes, assuming they base on 20,000 litres/hour...

Yes, assuming they base on 20,000 litres/hour about 5300 gph.

(I'm looking at a closed loop on a big tank)
Forum: Pump Specific 07-12-2013, 01:27 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 35,053
Posted By Alberta-newb
Still waiting patiently on announcements on the...

Still waiting patiently on announcements on the 20000, seems like only a rumor at this time. Good thing I'm not in a rush.... yet :wink:

Francis
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 07-12-2013, 01:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,001
Posted By Alberta-newb
Re-pmed

Re-pmed
Forum: Pump Specific 07-08-2013, 03:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,280
Posted By Alberta-newb
Perfect, thank you both! Now to start drilling...

Perfect, thank you both! Now to start drilling glass :biggrin:

Francis
Forum: Pump Specific 07-08-2013, 12:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,280
Posted By Alberta-newb
Question Reeflo Hammerhead/Barracuda question

Wondering if anyone has one of these handy for a measurement. After several hours googling I've had no luck. What I need is the distance from the center of the inlet down to the base (floor). I can't...
Forum: Tank Journal 07-07-2013, 05:18 PM
Replies: 897
Views: 327,504
Posted By Alberta-newb
So sorry to hear a out the triggers, I always...

So sorry to hear a out the triggers, I always take a fish loss very personal even those times when it's out of our control :-( (I just lost a fish out of my own stupidity (uncovered pump intake),...
Forum: Calgary 07-01-2013, 09:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,269
Posted By Alberta-newb
We do, never thought of special ordering them...

We do, never thought of special ordering them from Petland. Thanks, will give that a try.
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 07-01-2013, 05:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,594
Posted By Alberta-newb
Darn, maximum glass thickness is .4" :sad: it's...

Darn, maximum glass thickness is .4" :sad: it's for the really big tanks where this would be handy. At $300 it's not bad when compared to the price charged for "regular" magnet cleaners
Forum: Calgary 07-01-2013, 05:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,269
Posted By Alberta-newb
Bump..... I've been looking for a source for...

Bump.....

I've been looking for a source for live black worms as well to start my own culture :biggrin:

Francis
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 06-25-2013, 11:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,001
Posted By Alberta-newb
At $2/lb for all of the rock, that's a great...

At $2/lb for all of the rock, that's a great deal. Pm'ed on it :biggrin:

Francis
Forum: DIY 06-25-2013, 07:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,034
Posted By Alberta-newb
Thumbs up Nice work!

Nice work!
Forum: Calgary 06-25-2013, 02:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,005
Posted By Alberta-newb
All taken care of ;-)

All taken care of ;-)
Forum: Tank Journal 06-22-2013, 09:48 PM
Replies: 2,110
Views: 1,284,993
Posted By Alberta-newb
Glad you weathered the storm so to speak, I think...

Glad you weathered the storm so to speak, I think this has made everyone evaluate their back-up plans and double check their insurance policies. What an ordeal, can't even imagine.

Francis
Forum: Reef 06-22-2013, 03:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,737
Posted By Alberta-newb
If you are in a panic, I believe you can use a...

If you are in a panic, I believe you can use a 12v battery, just need to find a correct plug. Remember reading about it on RC (that "other" forum). I think the Vortech backup is 12v as well and...
Forum: Calgary 06-17-2013, 06:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,232
Posted By Alberta-newb
I've been using lime (calcium hydroxide) from UFA...

I've been using lime (calcium hydroxide) from UFA for the last five years without issue. It's used on poultry farms as ground cover to kill bacteria. I think it was something like $5 for a 25 lb bag,...
Forum: DIY 06-07-2013, 04:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,043
Posted By Alberta-newb
Currently don't have a controller, may go with...

Currently don't have a controller, may go with Profilux in the future (especially if I go with the Mitras). Was thinking of a basic standalone with simple pulse for now as its difficult to stay on...
Forum: Reef 06-07-2013, 03:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,398
Posted By Alberta-newb
I went on holidays to Malaysia, 17 hour flight...

I went on holidays to Malaysia, 17 hour flight alone. You can bet shipments from Asia are packaged, shipped, picked up and unpacked by the wholesaler in no less than 24 hours.
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