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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 10-06-2008, 04:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,301
Posted By kwirky
bump. had two no-shows. still available and...

bump. had two no-shows. still available and open to offers
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 09-29-2008, 08:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,301
Posted By kwirky
Five 20g Tanks FS Calgary

I have five used 20 gallon tanks for sale. They're 20Wx10.5Lx22H

They're $20 each obo. Preference to someone taking all the tanks at once.

e-mail sean@studiotodorovic.com
Forum: Reef 09-23-2008, 08:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,543
Posted By kwirky
if it's one of those big fat vermatid's then...

if it's one of those big fat vermatid's then christy's recommendation of the wire should work.
Forum: Reef 09-23-2008, 08:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,391
Posted By kwirky
I second the tek lights for your tank. It's not...

I second the tek lights for your tank. It's not very long, front to back, thus making metal halide an inefficient choice. With HO T5's you'll also be able to fine tune your colour and brightness...
Forum: Reef 09-23-2008, 08:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,123
Posted By kwirky
I've found RBS supersaturates very easily...

I've found RBS supersaturates very easily compared to most salts and gets white/brown residue frequently. Just a warning. Make sure the water's heated to temperature first and add your salt slowly....
Forum: Reef 09-23-2008, 08:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,574
Posted By kwirky
yeah vodka dosing (carbon dosing) doesn't feed...

yeah vodka dosing (carbon dosing) doesn't feed corals. It feeds bacteria which drop the nutrients of the tank, which lowers the zooxanthalae populations of the corals (lightening colour) and makes...
Forum: Reef 09-23-2008, 08:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,562
Posted By kwirky
for your tank's dimensions I think T5 would give...

for your tank's dimensions I think T5 would give better lighting than MH will. And the PFO pendant is a little too focused to cover your tank across the full 30 inches. A 24" tek light or the likes...
Forum: Reef 09-23-2008, 08:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,724
Posted By kwirky
set up a 50g-ish sized tank, throw the majano...

set up a 50g-ish sized tank, throw the majano covered rock in it, and throw your copperband in there. If the copperband eats the majanos, it's a win win situation, and you don't have to worry about...
Forum: Reef 09-21-2008, 06:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,543
Posted By kwirky
smush it to utter smithereens (shell & all),...

smush it to utter smithereens (shell & all), those suckers grow back like aiptasia
Forum: Reef 09-21-2008, 06:42 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,123
Posted By kwirky
I thought you were a reef crystals guy, greg? ;)

I thought you were a reef crystals guy, greg? ;)
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 09-16-2008, 03:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,058
Posted By kwirky
reefkeeper elite. it's on backorder till who...

reefkeeper elite. it's on backorder till who knows when though.
Forum: Reef 09-06-2008, 03:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,555
Posted By kwirky
yeah if a salt says "phosphate free" they're...

yeah if a salt says "phosphate free" they're lying because all salt mixes have trace amounts of phosphates.
Forum: Polls 09-01-2008, 02:42 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,123
Posted By kwirky
What kind of coral makes you go ape nuts?

What kind of coral does it for you? What's in your tank that you're the most proud of, or what's something you've seen in a magazine that you really wish you desired? Do you have lots of it, or...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 09-01-2008, 02:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,206
Posted By kwirky
yeah, jury rigging some way to hang a filter sock...

yeah, jury rigging some way to hang a filter sock under the return instantly cuts out your microbubbles for any HOB skimmer.
Forum: Reef 08-31-2008, 04:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,732
Posted By kwirky
What brand of test kit is it? If it's an elos,...

What brand of test kit is it? If it's an elos, that jumps from 0 to 5 to 10, then I'd question how accurate it is at the 10 and under levels. If it's a salifert or the like then sounds like your...
Forum: Lighting Specific 08-29-2008, 05:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,315
Posted By kwirky
no PAR readings on KZ new generation bulbs from...

no PAR readings on KZ new generation bulbs from grim reefer yet eh? If the 10k's are at 342, I wonder what the new generations are at.
Forum: DIY 08-29-2008, 05:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,655
Posted By kwirky
agreed. mags are good pumps for the price. not...

agreed. mags are good pumps for the price. not the quietest but won't find anything more reliable for the $$.
Forum: Reef 08-29-2008, 05:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,257
Posted By kwirky
a strange "white poo" that "wouldn't let go" is...

a strange "white poo" that "wouldn't let go" is usually a sign of parasites or dropsy. Two different treatments. Parasites are a copper treatment, and I forget the proper treatment for dropsy.
...
Forum: Reef 08-26-2008, 05:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,111
Posted By kwirky
skilters are like miracle mud. Good theory but...

skilters are like miracle mud. Good theory but they just don't work in practice. I had one and it was real noisy. I did most of the mods on it and it was still noisy and didn't work. I swear I...
Forum: Reef 08-26-2008, 05:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,289
Posted By kwirky
handling your detritus is a big boon to combating...

handling your detritus is a big boon to combating hair algae as well. Old tanks usually have built up detritus in the rocks and sandbed and it takes a long time to remove that.

Just blowing your...
Forum: Reef 08-25-2008, 04:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,317
Posted By kwirky
My tank moves are most successful when I prepare...

My tank moves are most successful when I prepare enough water ahead of time for a 100% change at the new house. Myself, I use a duplicate aquarium, but you can also use rubbermaid bins. Duplicate...
Forum: Reef 08-25-2008, 03:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,538
Posted By kwirky
I find the corals that smell the most like raw...

I find the corals that smell the most like raw metal when cut up are the worst ;)
Forum: Reef 08-25-2008, 03:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,807
Posted By kwirky
I think the big difference is average surface...

I think the big difference is average surface area. I believe smaller zeolytes have a larger surface area making contact with the water. It's like having more zeorocks maybe? I think a better...
Forum: Reef 08-17-2008, 07:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,762
Posted By kwirky
Probably the most provocative article in a long while...

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2008/8/aafeature3

It's a LONG read but holy cow, there's a lot in there... Feldman and Maers are on to something here I think...

First they provide actual data...
Forum: Reef 08-17-2008, 06:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,793
Posted By kwirky
How do you store frags in an already packed tank?

I'm running out of room for new colonies and I'm hitting the "no more coral" point pretty soon (leaving space for proper grow out). Those of you with tanks bursting at the seams, what are some of...
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