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Forum: Reef 10-17-2006, 03:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,690
Posted By rickjames
That's how it starts.... then later on you're...

That's how it starts.... then later on you're desperately trying to get rid of your remaining xenia, shrooms and zoos off the rock so you can fit a couple more acro frags in your already packed tank...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 10-15-2006, 09:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,305
Posted By rickjames
FS: Sohal Tang (Duncan, BC)

Unfortunately things aren't working out and I have to part with my Sohal Tang. He has been in my tank for a year and half, and is about 10" long now.

He eats every scrap of algae that grows in my...
Forum: Pictures 10-04-2006, 03:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,725
Posted By rickjames
Doh! One day I'll beat you there Jason! :mrgreen:...

Doh! One day I'll beat you there Jason! :mrgreen:

Mind you I looked at what is left and it is still awesome stuff!
Forum: Reef 09-20-2006, 06:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,362
Posted By rickjames
I also run two tunze streams in my 150, a 6100...

I also run two tunze streams in my 150, a 6100 and a 6080. Now that the corals are growing in I could see myself adding some more flow.

I also backed off my return pump from 750gph to probably...
Forum: DIY 09-02-2006, 06:22 PM
Replies: 62
Poll: DIY Chiller
Views: 9,203
Posted By rickjames
Looks awesome Karl! I have to say it is the first...

Looks awesome Karl! I have to say it is the first DIY chiller i have ever seen. :biggrin:

I really know almost nothing about refrigeration, but comparing to the horsepower ratings on the store...
Forum: Reef 08-30-2006, 01:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,322
Posted By rickjames
I used to feed mine, but quit direct feeding...

I used to feed mine, but quit direct feeding probably a year ago. Since he is pretty close to the surface, i just dump my daily feeding of mysis over top of him and the anemone always catches some....
Forum: Vancouver Island 07-24-2006, 03:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,636
Posted By rickjames
Jim, I am here until this Saturday and then...

Jim,

I am here until this Saturday and then will be gone for 10 days. If you need me to stop by to help this week, I drive by your house twice a day.

I'll PM you my numbers.
Forum: Reef 07-23-2006, 03:52 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,952
Posted By rickjames
Except for the fact that it is barely getting...

Except for the fact that it is barely getting under 20C at night here. I wake up in the morning and the tank is still 83F, because the house doesnt even have a chance to cool down. How do you cool...
Forum: Reef 07-23-2006, 02:10 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,952
Posted By rickjames
With no one home, AC on, fan on sump, top proped...

With no one home, AC on, fan on sump, top proped open, My tank still hit 84.9.:cry: Since I am going on vacation for 9 days, i can't risk it. Finally broke down and bought a chiller. It will get to...
Forum: Reef 07-22-2006, 04:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,036
Posted By rickjames
From what I have read pods will go through a...

From what I have read pods will go through a return pump just fine. I have a refuge in my sump and I could honestly quit feeding by banggai with the amount of critters in the water column of the main...
Forum: Vancouver Island 07-22-2006, 04:13 PM
Replies: 3
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Views: 1,344
Posted By rickjames
Welcome to canreef.... where are you located on...

Welcome to canreef.... where are you located on this fine Island? :mrgreen:
Forum: Vancouver Island 07-18-2006, 04:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,149
Posted By rickjames
Tuesday?? :sad:

Tuesday?? :sad:
Forum: Reef 07-17-2006, 11:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,979
Posted By rickjames
Let's do a test, you can give me a frag of each...

Let's do a test, you can give me a frag of each of your corals and i will see if they have PE in my tank! :razz:

I always found that my acros took a while to respond to better tank conditions,...
Forum: Reef 07-17-2006, 08:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,659
Posted By rickjames
Haven't tried, once I have gutted the fish I...

Haven't tried, once I have gutted the fish I usually would rather eat it!

Unless we are talking about CKR.... catch, kill, and release :lol:

j/k.... I better stop now before I get myself in...
Forum: Reef 07-17-2006, 06:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,659
Posted By rickjames
Training day.... lol... great movie anyways. ...

Training day.... lol... great movie anyways.

Good to hear your fish is ok. I hope this doesn't bother those who are squeamish, but if you clean a fish that hasn't been dead for too long, take the...
Forum: Reef 07-15-2006, 12:02 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,453
Posted By rickjames
Not sure but about the Regal but I would say the...

Not sure but about the Regal but I would say the Naso is a cadillac. Beautiful, reliable, but huge! :razz:

... not that Sohal's aren't big.
Forum: Reef 07-14-2006, 10:03 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,453
Posted By rickjames
I have only had one tang, a Sohal, and I can...

I have only had one tang, a Sohal, and I can attest his hardyness. Isn't skittish at all, in fact, sometimes i give him a swat on the tail when i am playing in the tank because he won't get out of my...
Forum: Reef 06-28-2006, 06:41 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,223
Posted By rickjames
My tank has been fluctuating between 82 in the...

My tank has been fluctuating between 82 in the morning and 84 in the evening. Normal temp is 78-81. No ill effects yet... other then corals growing very quickly :mrgreen:

I have heard of one tank...
Forum: Reef 04-12-2006, 10:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,643
Posted By rickjames
Had one for almost a year in my 150. Did not nip...

Had one for almost a year in my 150. Did not nip a clams or corals. The only thing it couldn't resist was an overturned snail. Was also really rough on new acquisitions.

I brought him back to the...
Forum: Pictures 04-04-2006, 02:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,152
Posted By rickjames
That bali acro looks exactly like the one I got...

That bali acro looks exactly like the one I got but I got a whole colony. Same color, same coralite shape, etc. It looks like in the picture it hasn't encrusted much, is that correct? I have noticed...
Forum: Reef 04-03-2006, 01:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 60,933
Posted By rickjames
All I can say is wow! :mrgreen:

All I can say is wow! :mrgreen:
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 03-25-2006, 03:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,436
Posted By rickjames
Definitely agree with you on this one. One plus...

Definitely agree with you on this one. One plus not mentioned yet about a refractometer is that the sample size is so small you can use it to test the salinity in a fish bag when you purchase...
Forum: Reef 03-16-2006, 08:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,450
Posted By rickjames
24 here in Duncan, 499+ out of my parents well in...

24 here in Duncan, 499+ out of my parents well in Prince George :eek: The hardest water ever....
Forum: Pictures 03-13-2006, 12:56 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 15,815
Posted By rickjames
Thought I would bring this one back again......

Thought I would bring this one back again... :mrgreen:

Blue monti I picked up from IPZ here in Duncan. Thanks Scott, this one looks great!

http://web.unbc.ca/~colebanb/fish/bluemonti.jpg
Forum: Reef 03-10-2006, 04:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,406
Posted By rickjames
Mine (ASM) foams more when I use epoxy but...

Mine (ASM) foams more when I use epoxy but doesn't last more then a few hours. When I use epoxy I just turn the skimmer down a bit and turn it back up in the morning. Not sure why your skimmer goes...
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