Forum: Reef
09-29-2003, 05:13 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 5,458
IO Salt
I found Bob Studt at Aquarium Systems to be most helpful when I had a problem with IO salt. (it did not dissolve properly - it turned out that I had allowed it to absorb water from the air before...
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Forum: Reef
09-27-2003, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,748
Ragged, Red Fins
You could also do a search on reefcentral using the key words 'ragged, red fins'.
Perhaps someone on the 'Fish Diseases' section of reefcentral could offer additional information.
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Forum: Reef
09-27-2003, 05:26 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,748
Total Wipeout
Sorry for your loss.
I know how easy it is to forego regular testing when everything appears to be doing well.
However, I believe your parameters are a bit out of whack - the ammonia and...
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Forum: Reef
09-05-2003, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,917
SCWD
Thanks for your replies - I appreciate you taking the time to let me know your experiences with the SCWD.
Now I will feel much more confident in purchasing one for myself.
fishnut
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Forum: Reef
09-03-2003, 04:19 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,917
SCWD
SCWD = switching current water director (I think).
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Forum: Reef
09-03-2003, 01:50 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,917
SCWD
Just to clarify, by 'ratings', I meant 'how would you rate them in your experience ?'
Tks.
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Forum: Reef
09-02-2003, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,532
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Forum: Reef
09-02-2003, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,532
Alternating Currents
According to an article by Charles Delbeek, if you don't have a wavemaker or a SeaSwirl, then the best way to avoid laminar (constant uni-directional) flow, is to point 2 powerheads towards each...
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Forum: Reef
09-02-2003, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,917
SCWD
Does anyone have experience with these ? Ratings ?
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Forum: Reef
08-28-2003, 03:10 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,671
Test Kits
I bought a master test kit when I set up my first tank. It was expensive, and after the tank was cycled, I found I didn't use it much anymore. My recommendation would be to buy individual test kits...
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Forum: Reef
08-27-2003, 03:19 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,311
Cleaning PH's
To Steve:
Do you soak your pumps in vinegar, or actually run them in vinegar ?
I have been using a water-vinegar solution to clean my 802's, and found that while all the corraline and crud was...
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Forum: Reef
08-23-2003, 04:15 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,215
Equipment Needed
For measuring specific gravity, forget swing arm hydrometers, and those costing less than $ 20.
For accurate results in measuring this important parameter, a Tropic Marin floating hydrometer or a...
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Forum: Reef
08-21-2003, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,834
To Brad
Thanks for the great tip - I'm going to contact Roger and see what he can do to help resolve this problem.
That's what I like about these boards - hobbyists helping other hobbyists !
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Forum: Reef
08-21-2003, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,834
Unfair to Consumers
I purchased a Tunze Turbelle from a store near Toronto, where I live.
Before the warranty had expired, the pump stopped working, so I brought it in to the store where I had purchased it.
The...
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Forum: Reef
08-20-2003, 06:55 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,622
Lighting
IMHO, 175W MH are OK for low light requiring LPS, but for sps and LPS needing more light, then 250W or more are needed.
One advantage of pendants is that they do not heat up the tank as much.
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Forum: Lounge
08-17-2003, 12:21 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 6,434
Power Outage
I live in Ontario and my power was off from 4 pm on Thurs to noon on Friday. Luckily, I had 3 Hagen battery operated air pumps which I used to aerate my 3 tanks (100g total) until the power came back...
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Forum: Calgary
07-23-2003, 05:16 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,758
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Forum: Calgary
07-17-2003, 05:10 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,233
To Perodogo - Details
I'd love to hear some details about your 500g FOWLR tank - dimensions, type of overflows and plumbing, UV or not, etc.
How do all those fish get along ? Did you add them in any particular order ?...
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Forum: Q&A
07-06-2003, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,762
Ocean Aquatics Website
What happened to the Ocean Aquatics website which is usually on the right hand side bar ?
Can anybody tell me what their website address is - tkx.
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
05-12-2003, 06:40 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,232
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Forum: Pictures
04-28-2003, 05:50 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 5,700
Starfish
What kind of starfish is it ?
What are OSI stick-ons and where do you get them ?
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Forum: Reef
04-14-2003, 06:18 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,037
Titanium Heaters
Reef Gallery in Oakville, ON sells titanium heaters for about $ 70. They come with separate dial to set the temperature, and a probe to place in the sump.
I have one, and am very happy with it - I...
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Forum: Reef
02-05-2003, 06:05 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,053
Sedra pumps
Has anyone had experience with Sedra pumps - pros and cons ?
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
09-27-2002, 03:59 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 914
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Forum: DIY
09-10-2002, 02:47 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,282
Noisy Overflow
Anyone know how to quiet a noisy overflow on an AGA tank - without buying the kit for $ 100 ?
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