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Forum: Reef 03-03-2020, 06:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,136
Posted By cvrle1
I am guessing by 40" wide, you mean long (since...

I am guessing by 40" wide, you mean long (since its 70G tank)

Reefbreeders photon V2+ may not work, as it is between 32 and 48 units. 32 unit is good for up to 36" tank so you would have 2" low...
Forum: Reef 02-24-2020, 01:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,329
Posted By cvrle1
Maybe 55G plastic ones that this person is...

Maybe 55G plastic ones that this person is selling could work

https://vancouver.craigslist.org/van/for/d/abbotsford-plastic-barrels-totes-open/7075800745.html
Forum: Reef 02-22-2020, 07:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,160
Posted By cvrle1
Question, since I will need to aquascape my rocks...

Question, since I will need to aquascape my rocks once I get to that part, should I do that now and then start curing, or can I cure and then do it when time comes? I am guessing it would be better...
Forum: Reef 02-22-2020, 02:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,963
Posted By cvrle1
While as you said, you will have 100s of...

While as you said, you will have 100s of different responses, with everyone saying this or that equipment is top notch, I will go a bit different way and ask, why do you want top notch of everything?...
Forum: Reef 02-21-2020, 02:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,160
Posted By cvrle1
Thanks again, I shall look into starting that up...

Thanks again, I shall look into starting that up then. Just need to get some salt and bacteria. Looks like I have some reading to do to figure out what is the best way of going about bacteria wise....
Forum: Reef 02-21-2020, 01:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,160
Posted By cvrle1
Thanks for the info. I was thinking about...

Thanks for the info. I was thinking about starting curing/cycling now, but wanted 1st to check PO4 levels. If they come back elevated, I planned on using lanthanum chloride. If they come out fine...
Forum: Reef 02-20-2020, 11:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,160
Posted By cvrle1
Testing PO4 after nuking LR rock question

I got a bunch of LR rock from local reefer that was sitting in buckets (without water) for several months. After I got them home, i did a bleach bath for a week to kill and get rid of all dead...
Forum: Tank Journal 02-18-2020, 05:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 32,528
Posted By cvrle1
hahaha, thats fair, but in my defense I got...

hahaha, thats fair, but in my defense I got Noopsyche lights from someone in US (Florida to be exact) :P
Forum: Reef 02-17-2020, 06:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,795
Posted By cvrle1
Personally I am of belief that Current USA...

Personally I am of belief that Current USA fixtures should be used for really shallow tanks and low light corals. They are using 0.5W LEDs, which dont produce high enough PAR for most corals that we...
Forum: Tank Journal 02-17-2020, 05:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 32,528
Posted By cvrle1
I was thinking about that, but frag tank would...

I was thinking about that, but frag tank would have to be a whole separate tank for itself. I dont have room for frag tank close to the DT. I have a tank already for it, but need to figure out if I...
Forum: Tank Journal 02-17-2020, 03:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 32,528
Posted By cvrle1
I have Seneye reef, so I will be using it as PAR...

I have Seneye reef, so I will be using it as PAR meter. Main reason i bought it really haha. I have one more fixture actually, but wasnt going to cram 6 of them in. I was playing around with idea of...
Forum: Tank Journal 02-17-2020, 07:33 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 32,528
Posted By cvrle1
Thanks. I didnt dare use a grinder or anything of...

Thanks. I didnt dare use a grinder or anything of sort. I figured I would make it a lot worse than it is, so I just left it be. I may end up not using 2 outside lights right away, or maybe have the 3...
Forum: Tank Journal 02-10-2020, 09:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 32,528
Posted By cvrle1
Finally have an update. Weather has been crappy...

Finally have an update. Weather has been crappy and cold last few months, and since I do most of the work in the garage, it was cold. That prevented me from doing much. I finished light mount, or at...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 01-24-2020, 07:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,044
Posted By cvrle1
BRS just had a video yesterday they posted about...

BRS just had a video yesterday they posted about their failures. One of the topic was aiptasia. They tired file fish, berhia, shrimp and had limited success. They said they could see them munching on...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 01-23-2020, 07:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,044
Posted By cvrle1
Well, good luck with whatever you end up doing. I...

Well, good luck with whatever you end up doing. I am just saying it will be a waste of time and money to use something that clearly isnt made for apitasia.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 01-23-2020, 07:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,044
Posted By cvrle1
Kill big ones chemically. Aptaisa X works, Majano...

Kill big ones chemically. Aptaisa X works, Majano wand is a waste and doesnt work good at all.

And from mouth of Majano Wand inventor himself:

"I invented and patented the Majano Wand and there...
Forum: Reef 12-27-2019, 05:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,100
Posted By cvrle1
It really depends on the tank. For rimless glass...

It really depends on the tank. For rimless glass tanks it is recommend to have some sort of foam or barrier to distribute weight evenly in case there are some minor gaps. Some acrylic manufacturers...
Forum: Reef 12-18-2019, 07:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,101
Posted By cvrle1
I know you are thinking glass, but for a 6x2x2...

I know you are thinking glass, but for a 6x2x2 tank I would look into acrylic as well. It should be cheaper than glass, would give you better visibility, and it would be much lighter. Only thing you...
Forum: Reef 12-05-2019, 07:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,271
Posted By cvrle1
Congrats on the upgrade. Interesting that you...

Congrats on the upgrade. Interesting that you went from 6 foot long to 5 foot long. Usually it is the other way around haha. I cant offer anything in regards to fish, but my understanding is that...
Forum: Lower Mainland 11-26-2019, 12:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,640
Posted By cvrle1
It would probably be cheaper and faster to juts...

It would probably be cheaper and faster to juts make one yourself. You can use a lot of different clear plastic containers for this. Just drill holes and call it a day. It can be done for like $10 or...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-24-2019, 05:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 32,528
Posted By cvrle1
Hmm, thats interesting contraption I never knew...

Hmm, thats interesting contraption I never knew existed. It would be a cool project to see if it could be repurposed for aquarium use. Thanks for sharing!
Forum: Reef 11-24-2019, 05:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,482
Posted By cvrle1
From what I read, SB Reef lights have gone under...

From what I read, SB Reef lights have gone under as of several months ago. You are fortunate to have heard anything back, let alone that they agreed to send you parts, or offer to repair fixture. Not...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-21-2019, 05:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 32,528
Posted By cvrle1
Yes, valid point for sure. If it works out as I...

Yes, valid point for sure. If it works out as I have it planned in my head, it should be easy enough to raise or remove as well for cleaning and maintenance. Bracket is quite light, and Noopsyche K7...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-21-2019, 03:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 32,528
Posted By cvrle1
I was thinking about welding to begin with, but...

I was thinking about welding to begin with, but dont have access to anyone with welder setup for aluminum. Brazing should produce similar results I hope. Not as strong of course, but whole frame is...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-17-2019, 06:28 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 32,528
Posted By cvrle1
I started working on light mount for the...

I started working on light mount for the Noopsyche K7 Pro IIs that I will be using. I bought aluminum square tubing for this build. I cut tubing at 45 degree angles and used flat corner braces to...
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