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Forum: Tank Journal 01-30-2013, 12:39 AM
Replies: 163
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Posted By gridley
Picture Update

A while ago we purchased a second Percula to replace the one that dissapeared in the tank (still have no idea what happened). It is close to half the size of the first one and they have paired up...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-30-2013, 12:26 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 35,936
Posted By gridley
Thanks for the advice. The skimmer is working a...

Thanks for the advice. The skimmer is working a bit better today. Regarding adding carbon - we are running a GFO / Carbon reactor - how often should they be changed out? Would adding some carbon to a...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-28-2013, 10:55 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 35,936
Posted By gridley
Cyano Battle -round two

As I continue the battle with the bit of cyano that I have had in my tank I tried the Chemiclean as recommended (thanks Kein!). So far I have been very happy with the results. I treated the tank with...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-28-2013, 10:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 29,505
Posted By gridley
Welcome to Canreef. As you are here in Calgary a...

Welcome to Canreef. As you are here in Calgary a good help are the folks at Concept Aquatics - they will be able to you help think through the requierments for a healthy system.
Forum: Tank Journal 01-28-2013, 01:44 AM
Replies: 197
Views: 36,110
Posted By gridley
I think the lights are just trying to mess with...

I think the lights are just trying to mess with your mind LOL :razz: . . . They will be working perfectly by the time your new lights get here.
Forum: Tank Journal 01-27-2013, 11:37 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 36,110
Posted By gridley
Glad to hear that the light issue was just the...

Glad to hear that the light issue was just the power supply. Your tank is looking great. Thanks for posting the picts.
Forum: Tank Journal 01-23-2013, 07:01 PM
Replies: 2,110
Views: 1,287,403
Posted By gridley
I've got to get me one of those sets! LOL :lol:

I've got to get me one of those sets! LOL :lol:
Forum: Tank Journal 01-23-2013, 06:29 PM
Replies: 2,110
Views: 1,287,403
Posted By gridley
Absolutely amazing pics! You are obviously doing...

Absolutely amazing pics! You are obviously doing a lot right. Great job.
Forum: Tank Journal 01-23-2013, 05:00 AM
Replies: 197
Views: 36,110
Posted By gridley
Congrats Denny - looks good! And yes, the DC...

Congrats Denny - looks good! And yes, the DC pumps are great, I'm using one on my skimmer, and one as my return pump. I'm looking forward to seeing it with livestock.
Forum: Tank Journal 01-23-2013, 02:32 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 35,936
Posted By gridley
Round Two has begun! :twised: I purchased some...

Round Two has begun! :twised: I purchased some Chemiclean this afternoon and treated the tank this evening. I turned off the carbon and pulled the cup off the skimmer as suggested by Kien. On...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-22-2013, 04:50 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 35,936
Posted By gridley
Thanks Kien - I'll be proceeding with this today.

Thanks Kien - I'll be proceeding with this today.
Forum: Tank Journal 01-22-2013, 04:48 PM
Replies: 2,110
Views: 1,287,403
Posted By gridley
Great pic!:lol:

Great pic!:lol:
Forum: Tank Journal 01-22-2013, 04:35 PM
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Views: 290,042
Posted By gridley
I'm afraid that I have no advice or suggestions...

I'm afraid that I have no advice or suggestions to offer - just my empathy. I'd rather work with live electrical current than plumbing. Electrical either works or doesn't work - plumbing works . . ....
Forum: Reef 01-22-2013, 03:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,384
Posted By gridley
Thanks everyone! I'll head out tomorrow and pick...

Thanks everyone! I'll head out tomorrow and pick some up. :biggrin: I appreciate the help.
Forum: Reef 01-21-2013, 09:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,384
Posted By gridley
Cyano suggestions

I'm looking for advice on dealing with cyano in our tank. We have a 90g tank that is still quite new - first added SW in August. We have seven fish so far, 5 turbo snails, 2 cleaner shrimp, a few...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-21-2013, 09:24 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 35,936
Posted By gridley
The first round goes to the cyano! :twised: ...

The first round goes to the cyano! :twised:

I thought that I had an early victory over the cyno with the blanket wrap approach. A week ago Sunday when I took the blanket off, the tank looked...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-21-2013, 09:19 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 21,658
Posted By gridley
You have had a very good looking tank setup and I...

You have had a very good looking tank setup and I had been wondering if anything had been happnening. I'm looking forward to seeing pictures of your tank!
Forum: Reef 01-19-2013, 12:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,024
Posted By gridley
Thanks - This is interesting - so how do I tell...

Thanks - This is interesting - so how do I tell the difference and get one that will have a blue look rather than the brown?
Forum: Reef 01-18-2013, 08:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,024
Posted By gridley
I checked out your tank build - your Kole looks...

I checked out your tank build - your Kole looks incredible - the ones I've seen are a brown color - what makes the difference? Is it the light it is under, or is yours from a different location?
Forum: Reef 01-18-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,024
Posted By gridley
Wow, five votes for the Kole - no dissenting...

Wow, five votes for the Kole - no dissenting votes? :biggrin:
Forum: Reef 01-18-2013, 02:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,024
Posted By gridley
Next Fish - Advice Please

Good evening

We are wanting to add to our tank now and would like some advice. We have a 90g mixed reef tank and currently have two Perculas, one Foxface, and four Royal Grammas.

For a next...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-16-2013, 04:21 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 35,936
Posted By gridley
Thanks for the input Leah - and if anyone else...

Thanks for the input Leah - and if anyone else can chime in, that would be helpful as well.

I have to admit that I did peek under the blanket - I couldn't help myself - couriosity took over, I...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-15-2013, 10:04 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 35,936
Posted By gridley
I figured that I would do a quick update from the...

I figured that I would do a quick update from the three day tank blanket wrap experiment. As of today (only 2 days later) there is no visable cyano - for which I am very glad. In addition the coral...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-15-2013, 01:08 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 35,936
Posted By gridley
Project Finished!

Wow, I actually completed the floor support - not a large project at all - it just takes me time. Now there will be far less floor movement as the kids run in and out of the room and less "sloshing"...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-15-2013, 01:02 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,745
Posted By gridley
Reading through this thread is encouraging -...

Reading through this thread is encouraging - great to hear how folks in the Edm area are coming together to do something like this - great job! Looking forward to seeing it full of lifestock.
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