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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 09-17-2012, 08:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,327
Posted By aquatechy
Oh, and I also looked at your tank journal pics. ...

Oh, and I also looked at your tank journal pics. Seems like you have some really nice corals. I've heard of coral parasites hanging out in old hardware, something to think about...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 09-17-2012, 08:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,327
Posted By aquatechy
Thumbs up buy new

Usually when it comes to pumps, you're better off buying new. You may save a few bucks upfront, but you dont know what the pump has been through and how it was handled. Especially the Vortech...
Forum: Polls 09-17-2012, 07:55 AM
Replies: 98
Sticky: Poll: Favourite Salt?
Views: 103,513
Posted By aquatechy
Favourite Salt?

What's your favourite salt to use with your aquarium? And maybe share why? Looking to switch over to something more oriented for corals...
Forum: Controller and Monitoring Specific 08-23-2012, 04:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,548
Posted By aquatechy
Alright, I searched it up on Ebay, found two...

Alright, I searched it up on Ebay, found two models: the 2600 and the 2800. Which one should i use? And some say 12 VDC... my understanding from the apex manual is that the switch should not be...
Forum: Controller and Monitoring Specific 08-23-2012, 08:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,548
Posted By aquatechy
Neptune I/O Breakout box - where to get sensors?

Hey there Canreef,

Hope someone could help me out - I'm looking to setup automated top-off and a "water on floor" alarm thought my Neptune Apex controller. I need water level sensors, and a...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 08-23-2012, 07:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,446
Posted By aquatechy
Where'd you get your water on floor sensor??

Where'd you get your water on floor sensor??
Forum: Reef 07-01-2012, 11:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,853
Posted By aquatechy
i concur :)

i concur :)
Forum: Reef 07-01-2012, 11:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,657
Posted By aquatechy
Thats definitely some interesting growth patterns...

Thats definitely some interesting growth patterns for an algae. It looks green, but it could be macro instead of hair. Have you tried touching it? I find that hair algae tends to be more slimy, as...
Forum: Reef 07-01-2012, 11:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,304
Posted By aquatechy
Does anyone even know where it would be possible...

Does anyone even know where it would be possible to get Aquacare products in BC/Canada?
Forum: Reef 07-01-2012, 11:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,750
Posted By aquatechy
I checked both the needle and check valve, seems...

I checked both the needle and check valve, seems like the check valve has seized up. Without it, the gas is flowing quite nicely, so I'm assuming the needle valve was fine.

So I'm working on...
Forum: Reef 06-29-2012, 10:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,750
Posted By aquatechy
Question Korallin Calcium reactor help?

I was wondering if someone could help me with my Korallin Calcium reactor...

I got it a few years ago, and it was actually working just fine. No problems with the pump or circulation - I have...
Forum: Lower Mainland 06-25-2012, 03:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,796
Posted By aquatechy
Got em'!! Thanks so much!!

Got em'!! Thanks so much!!
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 06-01-2012, 08:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 16,727
Posted By aquatechy
Oh, and input is where you say it should be,...

Oh, and input is where you say it should be, where water is coming down into the sump.
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 06-01-2012, 08:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 16,727
Posted By aquatechy
the pellets are tumbling quite nicely actually. ...

the pellets are tumbling quite nicely actually. The film is forming on hardware mostly (reactor well, tubing, etc). i dont want it to be a constant battle, having to clean out this sludge all the...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 06-01-2012, 08:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 16,727
Posted By aquatechy
The reactor is a Vertex UF15 with the pro-bio...

The reactor is a Vertex UF15 with the pro-bio peller upgrade. The tank is 90g with a ~10g sump. i started off with about 200ml of pellets (approx a little less than a cup) The flow is being...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 06-01-2012, 08:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 19,158
Posted By aquatechy
Help?

Hey guys, im having a bit of an issue with my bio pellets, here's a link to the post... no pressure, but any help would be great

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=86852
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 06-01-2012, 08:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 16,727
Posted By aquatechy
Vertex Bio pellets question - slime/gel?

Hi there,

hope someone can help me with this,

i just started bio pellets a week ago, and now im getting a clear jelly-like slime forming inside the reactor. is this normal? What do i do? ...
Forum: Reef 06-01-2012, 08:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,814
Posted By aquatechy
This is what i've done, and the condition seems...

This is what i've done, and the condition seems to be improving, thanks!



I don't test Magnesium... should I?
Forum: Reef 05-26-2012, 06:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,814
Posted By aquatechy
Question Calcium + KH help?

Im running a Korallin 1502 calcium reactor on my tank right now, and the current KH is 9, but the calcium is around 520/540... I want to bring my KH to 10, but calcium seems a bit high... Is this a...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 05-12-2012, 12:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 19,158
Posted By aquatechy
Thanks for all your input guys - Here's an...

Thanks for all your input guys -

Here's an update with what's happening on my end. Turns out the reactor that was my first choice, the nextreef SMR1, will not fit inside my sump. The next...
Forum: Lower Mainland 05-10-2012, 06:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,796
Posted By aquatechy
Question 3/8" fittings

Hi guys,

anyone have an idea as to where I can get 3/8" John guest fittings/tubing? I also need the PVC reducer bushing to convert to 3/8" FPT, any idea where I could get that? I heard that...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 05-10-2012, 06:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 19,158
Posted By aquatechy
Best bio pellet reactor?

Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone could advise me on a good bio-pellet reactor? Looking to get one for my 100 gal tank. Also need a pump for the reactor, any advice? I was aiming at around...
Forum: DIY 05-10-2012, 06:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 19,476
Posted By aquatechy
Thanks for the input guys. Im going out on a...

Thanks for the input guys. Im going out on a o-ring hunt this afternoon, i'll post the status soon
Forum: DIY 05-10-2012, 01:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 19,476
Posted By aquatechy
Really? Right onto the union's threads? I...

Really? Right onto the union's threads? I thought we weren't supposed to do that??
Forum: DIY 05-10-2012, 01:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 19,476
Posted By aquatechy
Unhappy PVC union help - leaking

Hi guys,

Im having a bit of trouble with one of my PVC Unions. I was doing some plumbing modifications on one side the union, and when I screwed it back together Im getting a very slow leak from...
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