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Forum: Reef 08-01-2017, 03:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,434
Posted By Potatohead
I've asked, they said they need to bring in a...

I've asked, they said they need to bring in a full pallet and didn't want to commit to that much.

My work goes to Blaine two or three times a month to pick things up, at the end of the day it's...
Forum: Reef 08-01-2017, 03:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,434
Posted By Potatohead
Salt selection in western Canada is terrible

So, I guess I am a bit of a salt nerd and like to try different things. I find the selection out west here really sucks.

Basically, unless you want Instant Ocean or Reef Crystals you need to do...
Forum: Lower Mainland 07-23-2017, 08:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,556
Posted By Potatohead
You can leave the sediment in the bottom, clean...

You can leave the sediment in the bottom, clean it out every few months. Just make sure the pump doesn't suck it up.
Forum: Reef 07-18-2017, 03:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,602
Posted By Potatohead
I have GHL 2.1 and it's fantastic

I have GHL 2.1 and it's fantastic
Forum: Reef 07-13-2017, 08:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,891
Posted By Potatohead
If you have one parameter low, it's usually...

If you have one parameter low, it's usually cheaper and easier to just add that in, rather than water changes. You can buy the bulk chemicals for relatively cheap compared to salt mix.

Usually...
Forum: Reef 07-12-2017, 11:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,891
Posted By Potatohead
If everything is that low the first thing I would...

If everything is that low the first thing I would be doing is verifying your salinity.
Forum: Reef 07-11-2017, 05:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,871
Posted By Potatohead
I respect Randy and what he has done for the...

I respect Randy and what he has done for the hobby but that article is nearly 15 years old.

I think MarinePure releasing aluminum is likely a bigger problem now and is much more widely reported. ...
Forum: Reef 07-08-2017, 02:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,871
Posted By Potatohead
Seachem has done extensive research, aluminum...

Seachem has done extensive research, aluminum oxide will only leach if the ph is in the 5's in which case your reef has bigger problems. They detail it on their website.
Forum: Reef 07-07-2017, 05:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,871
Posted By Potatohead
Yes, works fine, just rinse it well and don't...

Yes, works fine, just rinse it well and don't tumble it.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 06-16-2017, 09:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,664
Posted By Potatohead
Kelly are you going to be around this weekend?

Kelly are you going to be around this weekend?
Forum: Lounge 06-01-2017, 09:32 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 15,419
Posted By Potatohead
This is an anecdote and a typical sensationalized...

This is an anecdote and a typical sensationalized article.

None of the other three mention how the statistics are gathered. Is it total bites/attacks or is it per capita? If it's the former, which...
Forum: Lounge 06-01-2017, 07:03 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 15,419
Posted By Potatohead
Yeah, I'm going to need to see some proof of that...

Yeah, I'm going to need to see some proof of that one that's a little more than an anecdote.
Forum: Lounge 06-01-2017, 04:07 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 15,419
Posted By Potatohead
Since when are St Bernards, Collies and GSDs...

Since when are St Bernards, Collies and GSDs considered violent :drinking:
Forum: Tank Journal 05-29-2017, 10:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,815
Posted By Potatohead
What am I missing here the skimmer is like eight...

What am I missing here the skimmer is like eight times the size of the tank
Forum: Reef 05-29-2017, 04:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,154
Posted By Potatohead
If you can get it fast enough where it doesn't...

If you can get it fast enough where it doesn't clog and still have the ph low enough to dissolve the media, that's probably the best option. Just make sure the tank ph doesn't fall too far or the alk...
Forum: Reef 05-29-2017, 03:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,154
Posted By Potatohead
Pretty common. What happens is the valve gets...

Pretty common. What happens is the valve gets some calcium precipitate on it and slows down the drip rate. This is why if you can use a continuous duty dosing pump as your feed pump you can make it...
Forum: Reef 05-22-2017, 11:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,580
Posted By Potatohead
A good lawyer could make mincemeat out of that...

A good lawyer could make mincemeat out of that thing I'm sure :lol:
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 05-20-2017, 11:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,675
Posted By Potatohead
This is an extremely old and common scam, good...

This is an extremely old and common scam, good you for for picking up on it. :thumb:
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 05-11-2017, 06:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 846
Posted By Potatohead
Far as I know only place to buy locally is the...

Far as I know only place to buy locally is the place right downtown.
Forum: Marine Fish 05-11-2017, 06:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,580
Posted By Potatohead
Yes it seems they have about doubled in price in...

Yes it seems they have about doubled in price in last few years. Other species of Hawkfish are still around $30-40.
Forum: Marine Fish 05-11-2017, 03:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,580
Posted By Potatohead
Perhaps my favourite fish, they're hilarious....

Perhaps my favourite fish, they're hilarious. Look like something straight out of The Simpsons. J&L does get six or eight at a time they're not that rare, but awesome.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 05-06-2017, 06:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,583
Posted By Potatohead
Ugh wish I read this earlier

Ugh wish I read this earlier
Forum: Reef 04-26-2017, 02:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,679
Posted By Potatohead
I'm in Cloverdale, my tap is 14, usually 0-1...

I'm in Cloverdale, my tap is 14, usually 0-1 after membrane but I use DI anyway. Waste water is 22 and I use it for my cichlid tank.
Forum: British Columbia 04-06-2017, 03:45 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 37,233
Posted By Potatohead
Assuming you're buying clean frags is a far cry...

Assuming you're buying clean frags is a far cry from knowingly selling infested frags.
Forum: British Columbia 04-05-2017, 04:31 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 37,233
Posted By Potatohead
Acropora eating flatworms. Well, now I know...

Acropora eating flatworms.

Well, now I know why I was asked if I have coral dip when buying a frag at the LFS on Sunday :rolleyes:

Keeping the name hidden is just lame, I guess all acro buyers...
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