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Forum: Reef 04-01-2015, 10:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,707
Posted By Simons
unfortunately that is the number one failure...

unfortunately that is the number one failure point of most tanks, the thermal coupler kick switch fails inside a heater and it sticks in the on position.

I won't go back from a titanium heater and...
Forum: Calgary 03-31-2015, 01:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,984
Posted By Simons
usually Fiji Rock puts on a massive buy every...

usually Fiji Rock puts on a massive buy every half year or so. I usually end up with 5 lbs of carbon and a 'reasonable' GFO
Forum: FOWLR 03-30-2015, 04:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,364
Posted By Simons
I have a FOWLR but have all the gear minus...

I have a FOWLR but have all the gear minus dosing. Full sump, skimmer etc, not only do I like the way it polishes off the water I always thought in the future I may want to add some coral...
Forum: Reef 03-11-2015, 06:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,554
Posted By Simons
unbelievably terrible. I could only imagine that...

unbelievably terrible. I could only imagine that much water being let go never mind to loss of aquatic life...
Forum: Reef 03-03-2015, 02:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,705
Posted By Simons
In general it won't affect your aquarium at all. ...

In general it won't affect your aquarium at all. I have one in my house and it softens everything except the outside water lines. While I know the common interpretation is that it isn't 'good' to...
Forum: Reef 02-24-2015, 10:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,483
Posted By Simons
my password I thought was unique, but I watched...

my password I thought was unique, but I watched another member log in and guess what there password is ******** as well!
Forum: Reef 02-24-2015, 07:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,002
Posted By Simons
I will echo comments on both 1. the super...

I will echo comments on both 1. the super greatness of having a smart controller and 2. having dual heaters.

Bravo Zulu on both counts. I like many others have had my basement tank saved by my...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 02-11-2015, 04:09 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 786
Posted By Simons
Looking for Niger Trigger and Porcupine Puffer

Looking for medium sized P puffer and Niger Trigger. Not interested in juveniles as my predator tank has some large species already.

In YYC (NW)....

simons@shaw.ca sometimes I do not get...
Forum: Reef 02-02-2015, 03:03 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 12,867
Posted By Simons
I you have warned the parents and the roommate of...

I you have warned the parents and the roommate of the dangers of using the magnet, which I have no reason to doubt that you did not; then the parents are on the hook for the entire bill. There is no...
Forum: Reef 01-09-2015, 03:37 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,259
Posted By Simons
this should not make any difference, been running...

this should not make any difference, been running with Celsius since I started never had any issues.
Forum: Calgary 01-08-2015, 03:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,626
Posted By Simons
i agree, I was told it would be $25 each as well,...

i agree, I was told it would be $25 each as well, but there was no mention of the rebate until I go to the store and read the fine print. In fairness, did IO change their rebate policy this year or...
Forum: Reef 12-23-2014, 04:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,284
Posted By Simons
yeah I agree, one of the most common tank crashes...

yeah I agree, one of the most common tank crashes results from a 'stuck' on heater.

I stay away from the internal switches, and use titanium heaters, when they are powered they are on and I have...
Forum: Pump Specific 10-06-2014, 08:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,631
Posted By Simons
good idea...

good idea...
Forum: Pump Specific 10-06-2014, 07:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,631
Posted By Simons
1.5 inch threaded strainer

Anyone know where I get pick up a 1.5 inch threaded strainer for my return pump?

I know lifeguard Aquatics carries them but looking for some local source (or something similar).

cheers

S
Forum: Marine Fish 10-02-2014, 07:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,254
Posted By Simons
nope, I have 4 triggers and none have exhibited...

nope, I have 4 triggers and none have exhibited this behavior. Can you test your water and tell the forum what the ammonia, No2 and No3 levels are?

It could be a number of things but it my gut is...
Forum: Reef 09-15-2014, 05:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,718
Posted By Simons
****ty, not sure how good I will feel when one my...

****ty, not sure how good I will feel when one my oldest fish dies, I have some clown loaches that are over a decade now.
Forum: fijireefrock.com 09-12-2014, 04:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,430
Posted By Simons
GFO / Carbon

Hey,

just wondering when the next bulk GFO / CARBON order is due...

I am starting to run low on some supplies..

cheers
Forum: Calgary 09-10-2014, 07:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,766
Posted By Simons
Tuscany went down around 0430 and I left for work...

Tuscany went down around 0430 and I left for work at 0830 when it came back on.

I have heard that there are still an isolated few in Tuscany that still do not have power. I have a friend in...
Forum: Reef 08-25-2014, 12:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,773
Posted By Simons
you need more info regarding WHERE the leak is...

you need more info regarding WHERE the leak is coming from, it should not be too difficult to determine.

As for equipment, who ever is available may have to test them to see functionality and...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 08-20-2014, 02:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 955
Posted By Simons
for some reason I am not receiving private...

for some reason I am not receiving private messages on this site, please use email.

simons@shaw.ca

cheers
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 08-20-2014, 04:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,836
Posted By Simons
Never got an email from you..still want the tangs...

Never got an email from you..still want the tangs tho...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 08-20-2014, 02:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 955
Posted By Simons
ok my cell is 403 605 3503 maybe we can arrange...

ok my cell is 403 605 3503 maybe we can arrange something tomorrow evening, I am in Tuscany...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 08-20-2014, 01:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 955
Posted By Simons
Cleaner wrasse

Has to go, stressing out my puffer and won't leave him alone. Puffer stopped eating last week and I noticed the wrasse is constantly picking. No he doesn't have parasites, had both of them for over...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 08-19-2014, 09:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,836
Posted By Simons
tangs...PM sent...

tangs...PM sent...
Forum: Tank Journal 08-07-2014, 02:42 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 20,790
Posted By Simons
nice, I take it you will be using a canister...

nice, I take it you will be using a canister style filter? I don't see any over flows on that tank....
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