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Forum: Polls 02-19-2015, 07:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,012
Posted By SiliconGuy
Found a 2012 test kit review that compares API,...

Found a 2012 test kit review that compares API, Red Sea, Salifert, Instant
Ocean, Seachem, Sera, etc. for overall accuracy, repeatability and even
"usability" (see comments). Very interesting...
Forum: Tank Journal 02-19-2015, 05:40 PM
Replies: 684
Views: 621,866
Posted By SiliconGuy
Thanks for the info on the duct. Isn't it...

Thanks for the info on the duct.
Isn't it amazing how fish can hide in such a controlled environment?
Glad that SAR costs will be kept at a minimum :)
Forum: Tank Journal 02-19-2015, 05:11 PM
Replies: 684
Views: 621,866
Posted By SiliconGuy
Nice job overall... Sorry to read about your...

Nice job overall...
Sorry to read about your Yellow Tail going MIA :(
Where did you source the wiring duct or trough for your sump?
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 02-17-2015, 04:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,042
Posted By SiliconGuy
What is your timeline? I have a 48"x12"x20"...

What is your timeline? I have a 48"x12"x20" (W/D/H) with
the standard black plastic bottom and top trim. It has a few
scratches but perfectly water-tight. I was using it to hold my
livestock while...
Forum: Marine Fish 02-16-2015, 07:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,495
Posted By SiliconGuy
How old is the Banggai? Might be sexually mature...

How old is the Banggai? Might be sexually mature and even more interested in staking out a territory.
Try changing your decorations around to break the established boundaries.
Forum: Polls 02-16-2015, 05:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,184
Posted By SiliconGuy
As surprising as it may sound, I like to use a...

As surprising as it may sound, I like to use a (quality) heater on its own but with supervision from my tank controller:
I get SMS and email alerts of gross temperature excursions as well as plug...
Forum: Polls 02-16-2015, 04:33 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,331
Posted By SiliconGuy
Not that I want to dwell on the subject but I...

Not that I want to dwell on the subject but I found the following quote somewhat appropriate:

"Not using a quarantine tank is like playing Russian roulette. Nobody wins the...
Forum: Reef 02-14-2015, 11:49 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,146
Posted By SiliconGuy
I can't imagine not wanting to own your own test...

I can't imagine not wanting to own your own test equipment
for the convenience and consistency aspect that it gives.
Do the same folks also borrow a thermometer from their neighbors???
Forum: Reef 02-13-2015, 09:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,529
Posted By SiliconGuy
Hey Thanks for all the replies! This is makes...

Hey Thanks for all the replies! This is makes total sense.
I'll sit on my two hands for now and give it more time...
Forum: Reef 02-13-2015, 07:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,529
Posted By SiliconGuy
Three coral (newbie) questions...

I tried to read as much as I could in various forums but have failed to find
exactly what I'm looking for. I would appreciate help with the following:

My branching hammer coral has grown a...
Forum: Polls 02-07-2015, 06:39 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,331
Posted By SiliconGuy
OK, point taken. Well I guess then that we have...

OK, point taken. Well I guess then that we have two groups:
the ones that have been burnt and the ones that will :(

Much like backing up your computer before loosing data...
Forum: Polls 02-07-2015, 05:49 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,331
Posted By SiliconGuy
I put everything in quarantine for 3 good weeks. ...

I put everything in quarantine for 3 good weeks.

If you think about it, quarantine benefits of both the new arrival and the established inhabitants in the DT.
If the new arrivals dies in QT...
Forum: Lower Mainland 10-10-2014, 07:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,477
Posted By SiliconGuy
Thanks, I tried Corix and was able to get what I...

Thanks, I tried Corix and was able to get what I need minus the "cross" which is hard to get (I settled for Schedule 40 on that one).
I perfer using Schedule 80 overall as it blends in better...
Forum: Lower Mainland 10-09-2014, 04:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,477
Posted By SiliconGuy
Thanks, I will give Corix a try tomorrow. ...

Thanks, I will give Corix a try tomorrow.
Cheers,
-Benoit
Forum: Lower Mainland 10-09-2014, 02:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,477
Posted By SiliconGuy
Schedule 80 PVC in Lower mainland

I know this is somewhat trivial but if someone could suggest a retail spot with schedule 80 PVC around Vancouver, it would be great.

I'm looking for < 1" pipes and fittings to build a frame for...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 07-30-2014, 04:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,801
Posted By SiliconGuy
They are hardy little guys: I drove my little...

They are hardy little guys: I drove my little Banggais to BC in a 3g pail (full to the brim, to minimize sloshing) and an air stone through the Rockies.
That's an 8-10 hour (temperature controlled)...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 07-29-2014, 05:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,801
Posted By SiliconGuy
And I can vouch for Bobby's rearing skills, the 3...

And I can vouch for Bobby's rearing skills, the 3 Banggais obtained from him almost 2 months ago are looking and doing great!
Forum: BC Interiors 07-10-2014, 06:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,675
Posted By SiliconGuy
It would be great if your FB group was "public"...

It would be great if your FB group was "public" (i.e. not requiring one to log into FB).
I'm not on Facebook and don't plan to join anytime soon (too many breaches and invasions
of privacy for my...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 06-17-2014, 04:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,207
Posted By SiliconGuy
I second the suggestion of a temperature...

I second the suggestion of a temperature monitoring system. Runaway heaters (or chillers in your case) are not uncommon.
It doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. A basic unit that will alert you...
Forum: Calgary 06-03-2014, 07:00 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 960
Posted By SiliconGuy
Palm corals in Calgary area?

Greetings,
I'm in town for business and an Reefer friend asked before I left if I could
bring him back a Palm coral. Anyone seen those in the Calgary area?
Any leads would be appreciated!
TIA...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 05-29-2014, 04:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 719
Posted By SiliconGuy
Let's carry on via PM

Let's carry on via PM
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 05-29-2014, 01:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 719
Posted By SiliconGuy
Currently scheduled to be in Calgary Tuesday,...

Currently scheduled to be in Calgary Tuesday, Wednesday and maybe Thursday morning.
Hope this helps.
-Benoit
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 05-28-2014, 10:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 719
Posted By SiliconGuy
FS: DA ReefKeeper Lite - RKL (Okanagan, BC)

Greetings,

I have upgraded my tank controller to the Elite model and no longer need my Reefkeeper RKL controller.
This RKL is fully functional and comes with the intelligent power bar, the...
Forum: BC Interiors 05-20-2014, 09:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,536
Posted By SiliconGuy
Thanks Spit.fire! I won't take you up on this...

Thanks Spit.fire!
I won't take you up on this as I've found someone with a couple of spare pieces but I do appreciate the helpful offer however - you rock :)
Forum: BC Interiors 05-19-2014, 05:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,536
Posted By SiliconGuy
Loc-line supplies in the Okanagan

Greetings,

Anyone know if loc-line ("articulated" tubing") is available in Kelowna?
I'm specifically looking for this small part:...
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