Forum: Reef
03-16-2002, 01:58 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,671
Heads up on some nice coral
Hi
Yes! ther is a real person named Big AL. The store in BC is a franchise. If you want to learn more about Big ALS Aquarium Services, go to.http://www.aquariumservices.com/
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Forum: Reef
03-15-2002, 11:43 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,494
Black slime and substrate
Hi
That black algae makes me think that maybe your live rock still may have some decaying matter and is causing a build up of algae. What type of live rock is it,? You may have to remove it and...
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Forum: Reef
03-15-2002, 11:39 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,671
Heads up on some nice coral
Hi
Sounds like very nice corals, I know Al
AL Soul ( Big AL) very well here in Toronto, and I can still remember when he opened his first store on Kennedy rd in Toronto now he has 9 stores...
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Forum: Reef
03-15-2002, 11:35 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,203
vavau Tonga Rock
Hi
I'm sorry to hear you received a rock type that did not meet up to your expectations, It is and has always been suggested that you source out the differences in rock types so you know exactly...
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Forum: Reef
03-12-2002, 10:59 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,150
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Forum: Reef
03-12-2002, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,150
Built in Canada! calling all fabricators
Hi
I've been running a small but efficent reef shop in Toronto for almost 13 years now, and I'm seeking product lines that are produced in Canada. If there are any of you guys or gals producing...
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Forum: Reef
03-12-2002, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,348
Timers revisited, Shadetree?
Hi
I'm in Toronto and the Canadian tires here are Huge, if you can get what you need out west let me know and I track them down for you. PayPal is fine with me. smile.gif
Cheers
Richard...
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Forum: Reef
03-12-2002, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,263
How many tridacnid keepers here?
Hi
Great question, and one of my favorite topics Clams. I have 6 x 4 inch T maximas and four 3 inch T crocea plus one 7 inch Squamosa. I've had all these clams for about 2 1/2 years now and so far...
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Forum: Reef
03-11-2002, 03:09 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,449
And in this corner....
Hi
I'd say its simply time to clip your corals and begin two more frags. Your aquarium is not the ocean and chances are the two corals do not even come from the same geographical placement on the...
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Forum: Reef
03-08-2002, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,587
Red Algae
Read over Bob Fenner's article on BGA on wet web media. Cyano can be a pain, but it can be beat. Don't use any liquid poisons aka red slime remover aka antibiotics in your tank your likely to kill...
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Forum: Reef
03-07-2002, 01:32 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,084
Who's Using Dolomite Sand??
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I'm not to sure about that stuff as I have never tried it myself, but welcome to the board its all Canadian AAAAAAAAAAAAA. smile.gif smile.gif smile.gif smile.gif smile.gif
Cheers
I...
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Forum: Reef
03-07-2002, 01:28 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,084
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Forum: Reef
03-06-2002, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,752
Lava Rock in a Reef Tank
Hi
I was in Montreal the other day visiting Hagen head office and had some time to spare so I picked up the yellow pages and went out viisting some of there aquarium supply shops. I came across...
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Forum: Reef
03-06-2002, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,281
covering the tank
Hi
You should never cover a marine/reef tank , do to the gas exchange which takes place.
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Forum: Reef
03-05-2002, 11:17 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,417
Alberta Reef Club
Check out this site it may help you out.
http://www.masna.org/whatsnew.htm
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Forum: DIY
03-05-2002, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,562
calcium reactor DIY question
Hi
Don't use resin bond copounds, use Weld On #40 this is the same stuff used to make all acrylic aquariums. The methyl/resin bond product is not strong enough for pressure and may leak over time,...
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Forum: Reef
03-05-2002, 11:02 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,390
turbulent waters
Hi
I'm sure the ocillating fan may work well, but it was not specifically designed to work over open water and may cause an accident if not carefully handled. The SeaSwirll is an enclosed product,...
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Forum: Reef
03-05-2002, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,390
turbulent waters
Hi
Don't feel bad, I used to use the same blinkers on my power heads, and they worked just fine as you stated but they seemed to just stop working after a while.
Cheers smile.gif
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Forum: Reef
03-05-2002, 09:14 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,835
clear PVC order
Hi
I agree, clear PVC is nice stuff to work with especialy when building large format protein skimmers, but for a calcium reactor that going sit under or behind a cabinet I don't see the...
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Forum: Reef
03-05-2002, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,835
clear PVC order
Hi
I agree, clear PVC is nice stuff to work with especialy when building large format protein skimmers, but for a calcium reactor that going sit under or behind a cabinet I don't see the...
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Forum: Reef
03-05-2002, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,390
turbulent waters
All I have to do now is learn how to type so I don't keep making spelling mistakes. :(
Cheers
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Forum: Reef
03-05-2002, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,390
turbulent waters
Hi Christy
As well as useing Maxi jets power heads, I also use a SeaSwirls rotating water return device. If there is any investment you ever make for your tank, the one I suggest is a Seaswirl, it...
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Forum: Reef
03-05-2002, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,178
when to start kalkwasswer dosing......
Hi Marco
You need to give your system time to settle and ajust, don't start adding all kinds of chemicals to your tanks water. Go out and get your self few test kits. measure than only begin to...
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Forum: Reef
03-05-2002, 02:55 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,393
persistent cloudy eye
Hi Christy
If I'm not mistaken, you can use Marycin 2 for fresh water tanks on salt water tanks as long as it is gram negetive. five days is kind of short to expect results for cloudy eye, give it...
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Forum: Reef
03-05-2002, 02:48 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,243
dosing pump.......
Hi Marco
Good to hear from some one out east, I have many freinds in Chatham. Every one has there own dosing methods but most books and containers will tell you to dose in the we night hours when...
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