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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 04-23-2015, 09:59 PM
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Posted By BCOrchidGuy
bump and $20

bump and $20
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 04-08-2015, 12:30 AM
Replies: 5
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Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Bump and reduced to $30

Bump and reduced to $30
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 04-06-2015, 07:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,382
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
For Sale 60 Gal 36" $40

This tank has never been used, 36Lx18x24 Tall. it has a couple of stains on the silicone but is a steal at $40.

You MUST pick the tank up, it will not fit in my car.

PM me if you're interested
Forum: Reef 03-30-2015, 05:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,589
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
LED questions and general Reef

So, thinking about starting up a new reef, things have changed in the last few years for sure.

Once you purchase an LED system do you need to replace anything like we did with MH and Fluorescent...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 09-17-2014, 06:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 636
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Trade 250w HQI MH 4 150w

for a 150w hqi/electronic ballast, I have a 14000k in it but it's old, still works fine but colour wouldn't be ideal. I am starting a planted tank and a 150w suites my purpose better.

I am not...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 04-27-2013, 10:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 721
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
F/S Coquitlam 26 gal drilled tank

I have a drilled shallow tank for sale, 18x24 inches 14 tall, it's drilled with a bulkhead, I ran a mag 350 on it and it handled the flow easily. Hole is 1 3/4 and tank is in good shape just needs a...
Forum: Reef 04-19-2013, 11:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,041
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
muriatic acid is sold in pool supplies at...

muriatic acid is sold in pool supplies at Canadian tire and with solder supplies at home depot and rona
Forum: Reef 03-31-2013, 02:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,014
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
I believe the salt came from splash, I had built...

I believe the salt came from splash, I had built an overflow into the back of my aquarium and I'm thinking that's where it came from, I had the same aquarium in my apartment for over a year though...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 03-30-2013, 08:00 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 847
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Severums in Maple Ridge

Rotkeil, two 4+ inches, $30 each

Gold two 4++ inches, $15 each

Free convicts, all different sizes, you know what they're like, will trade for beer but hell, come get them and save the beer...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 03-30-2013, 07:57 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 756
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Maple Ridge/Coquitlam

For sale, 60 gallon 3 foot long tank, planted right now... after fish sell it's $75

20 Gallon tank, $15, holds water, good shape but back is painted on the outside.

27 Long tank, $20 was ...
Forum: Reef 03-30-2013, 07:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,014
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Home Depot LED Spots

I was at home depot today and noticed they have 150w LED spot lights, 5850k and 150w (think 15000 lumens).... What do you think for a reef?

I had a lovely 60 gallon cube but the salt started to...
Forum: DIY 04-19-2010, 10:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,542
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
If you're using a magnetic set up the hydroponics...

If you're using a magnetic set up the hydroponics shops will have good deals, sometimes Home Depot has outdoor MH security lights for a reasonable price. Electronic ballasts though are much nicer to...
Forum: DIY 04-19-2010, 10:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,387
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
off the top of my head why not use another...

off the top of my head why not use another maxijet to pull water from the sump back to the main aquarium. Hard to explain but basically you'll siphon water from the aquarium to the sump and back...
Forum: DIY 04-19-2010, 10:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,615
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
I've got an old plain steel one that you silicone...

I've got an old plain steel one that you silicone around where you're going to drill the hole, add water and then add a cutting compound. I've drilled a bunch of holes and bought a couple more bags...
Forum: Reef 04-19-2010, 10:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,581
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
I had 3 countem 3 floater style hydrometers, all...

I had 3 countem 3 floater style hydrometers, all measured differently. I got a refractometer (very affordable) and was astounded to find all 3 of the hydrometers were bad. Yes I kept them in clean...
Forum: Reef 04-19-2010, 10:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,075
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Chemi Pure is carbon based? I thought it was ion...

Chemi Pure is carbon based? I thought it was ion exchange. Hmmm

Doug
Forum: Reef 04-19-2010, 10:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,215
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
I agree with Christy, adding the alk fast is not...

I agree with Christy, adding the alk fast is not the best idea as pH can spike. As MadReefer said Hagen test kits are alright sometimes but if you take a water sample to a lfs and have them check...
Forum: Reef 04-19-2010, 10:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,385
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
RHF is the Randy Holmes Farley method. If I'm...

RHF is the Randy Holmes Farley method. If I'm not mistaken he developed the home mix suppliments or at the very least he brought it to our attention. Here is a link to the instructions, it's what...
Forum: Reef 04-18-2010, 11:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,385
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Cheap kitchen scales can be purchased through...

Cheap kitchen scales can be purchased through cooking stores. My partner bought a nice digital one where you can measure grams, kilograms, ounces or pounds and I believe it was about $50 and it will...
Forum: Reef 04-12-2010, 05:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,812
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Me thinks someone somewhere must be making money...

Me thinks someone somewhere must be making money off of all this confusion

Doug (the other Doug)
Forum: Reef 04-12-2010, 05:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,542
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Could have been that the first person didn't know...

Could have been that the first person didn't know or assumed it was the expensive one OR the second person didn't know that it was the expensive one. Either way it would be nice if prices were...
Forum: Reef 04-12-2010, 05:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,435
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
There is an article floating around about DIY Ca,...

There is an article floating around about DIY Ca, Alk and Mag suppliments, it is easy to do and if your tank sucks up the Ca etc quickly this will save you a ton of money over the long run. Even the...
Forum: Reef 04-12-2010, 04:57 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,773
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Elegance coral will kill them on contact but they...

Elegance coral will kill them on contact but they tend to grow large. If you decide to try the elegance coral simply pick it up by the base and touch the tentacles to the pest anemone and it will...
Forum: Reef 04-10-2010, 05:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,183
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
I use it and rather like it, but I can't confirm...

I use it and rather like it, but I can't confirm that it lives up to it's claims. I suppose if someone had two similar tanks and ran one with and the other with out chemi pure you could be more...
Forum: Reef 04-08-2010, 08:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,630
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Price out replacement bulbs etc but MH would be...

Price out replacement bulbs etc but MH would be my choice, mind you I've been out of the hobby for a bit. I've said it before and I'll say it again. A few years ago I got some frags from a fellow...
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