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Forum: Reef 01-24-2016, 12:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,944
Posted By MitchM
Reef Central had a tank of the month, 8 years...

Reef Central had a tank of the month, 8 years ago, that used intermittent air injection.
Pic and diagram of the setup is about half way down the page.
...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-18-2016, 12:27 PM
Replies: 521
Views: 166,225
Posted By MitchM
Sorry to hear, Greg. I imagine that on top of...

Sorry to hear, Greg.
I imagine that on top of losing your companions, the price of oil is making it even harder to persevere.
Forum: Reef 01-02-2016, 05:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,803
Posted By MitchM
It really depends on your overall setup. ...

It really depends on your overall setup.
Skimmers only remove a small percentage of doc's, so if you have a substrate or coral overgrowth, detritus can build up, so a better solution may be to make...
Forum: Polls 01-01-2016, 04:20 PM
Replies: 20
Poll: Who is ready
Views: 7,981
Posted By MitchM
I put in a whole house generator 7 years ago and...

I put in a whole house generator 7 years ago and don't even give power outages a second thought any more.
Forum: Reef 01-01-2016, 04:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,505
Posted By MitchM
Like whatcaneyedo said, polyp bailout can be a...

Like whatcaneyedo said, polyp bailout can be a stress/reproductive response to poor water conditions.
I would double check what your water conditions are.

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Forum: Reef 01-01-2016, 04:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,708
Posted By MitchM
Thanks Brad, although I don't see much changing...

Thanks Brad, although I don't see much changing in the future.
Your posts have always stood out for me.
Your influence and the respect you have earned will continue on.

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Forum: Reef 11-26-2015, 08:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,644
Posted By MitchM
I came across one study in the past that...

I came across one study in the past that demonstrated free lanthanum chloride clogging the gills of daphinia and accumulating on the outer membrane of certain bacteria.
Also, once lanthanum chloride...
Forum: Reef 10-25-2015, 08:43 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 20,008
Posted By MitchM
The fixtures themselves are 46" and with a bit of...

The fixtures themselves are 46" and with a bit of an overhang the space was about 5 1/2".
Both fixtures were pointing the same direction, the exhaust outlet of one was blowing into the side of the...
Forum: Reef 10-25-2015, 07:42 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 20,008
Posted By MitchM
6 inches of space between the fixtures and no...

6 inches of space between the fixtures and no canopy should provide sufficient air space for cooling. There is very little hot air coming out of the end of the fixture.
I think that the plastic...
Forum: Reef 10-25-2015, 02:45 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 20,008
Posted By MitchM
I have 2 of the 4' ATI Hybrid units and I am not...

I have 2 of the 4' ATI Hybrid units and I am not happy with them.
I have had 4 ballasts burn out and 5 of the LED reflectors melt.
ATI told me that part of the problem was that I hung the 2...
Forum: Lounge 10-23-2015, 07:52 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,427
Posted By MitchM
I have commercial real estate experience, and if...

I have commercial real estate experience, and if your aquarium is an integral part of the house (like a dishwasher), then it will be deemed part of the house.
If you're leaving the aquarium anyways,...
Forum: Ponds & Koi 10-20-2015, 12:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 20,531
Posted By MitchM
A few things - As far as forums go,...

A few things -

As far as forums go, depending on what type of pond you want, for a koi pond with mostly mechanical filtration, have a look at www.koiphen.com
For a garden pond (mostly wetland...
Forum: Lounge 08-15-2015, 02:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,250
Posted By MitchM
How very sad.:cry: Rest in Peace, Mr. Amano.

How very sad.:cry:
Rest in Peace, Mr. Amano.
Forum: fijireefrock.com 03-10-2015, 11:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,559
Posted By MitchM
Wow, that's nice. What size tank are you...

Wow, that's nice.
What size tank are you putting that in?
Forum: Calgary 03-09-2015, 12:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,620
Posted By MitchM
I have found that driving around usually costs...

I have found that driving around usually costs just as much in fuel and time as I would have saved by comparing prices, especially if I'm not sure if someone has what I'm looking for.
Forum: Reef 03-09-2015, 12:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,195
Posted By MitchM
If you've had this anemone for 3 years and this...

If you've had this anemone for 3 years and this is unusual behaviour for it, I would check over your water parameters.
Otherwise, I consider it normal behaviour, as long as it doesn't last too...
Forum: Calgary 03-09-2015, 12:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,620
Posted By MitchM
I go into Calgary maybe once a month. The fuel...

I go into Calgary maybe once a month. The fuel costs me at least $30.
I'm not very interested in fish, mostly corals and equipment and Wai's has what I consider to be the best selection and...
Forum: Calgary 03-08-2015, 11:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,620
Posted By MitchM
Quality, knowledge, selection all factor into it...

Quality, knowledge, selection all factor into it as well.
There have been many stores come and go that have tried to go the lowest price route, only to find that they have a hard time paying the...
Forum: Calgary 03-08-2015, 11:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,620
Posted By MitchM
I've been shopping at Wai's almost exclusively...

I've been shopping at Wai's almost exclusively for 15 years for saltwater and Pisces for freshwater.
Which store a person buys from is not always about the price at the cash register.
Forum: Tank Journal 03-07-2015, 11:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,734
Posted By MitchM
Well, if you do, be sure to measure ammonia...

Well, if you do, be sure to measure ammonia afterwards to 4 ppm.:mrgreen:
Myself, I just use ammonia from the grocery store.
Forum: Tank Journal 03-07-2015, 10:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,734
Posted By MitchM
I recommend against the skimmate as well. ...

I recommend against the skimmate as well.
There's a ton of phosphorus in that stuff.
Sounds like a nice build.
Forum: Ocean Fresh Pacifica Plankton 03-07-2015, 04:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,344
Posted By MitchM
That's why I posted this in his sponsor...

That's why I posted this in his sponsor forum.:wink:
Forum: Ocean Fresh Pacifica Plankton 03-07-2015, 03:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,344
Posted By MitchM
Where to buy

Hi Tim,

My LFS tells me that he can no longer get your plankton because your distributor in Calgary no longer carries your product.
Where can I buy it now?
Forum: Reef 03-02-2015, 09:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,427
Posted By MitchM
There is a reference to what iron is released in...

There is a reference to what iron is released in that article I posted, Tim.
Forum: Reef 03-02-2015, 08:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,427
Posted By MitchM
I also use Foz Down and find it's very easy to...

I also use Foz Down and find it's very easy to dose accurately, once it's diluted.
I dilute mine in a 4 litre container and dose daily through a Profilux doser.
I measure phosphorus once a week and...
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