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Forum: Lounge 04-12-2011, 02:18 AM
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Posted By jon.smolders
I don't think crualty to fish or turtles (any...

I don't think crualty to fish or turtles (any animals) for entertainment purposes is right (food is a different story), and there are moral problems and hypocrisy both in our culture and in others in...
Forum: Lounge 04-10-2011, 02:09 AM
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Posted By jon.smolders
So how come we don't have a problem with betta's...

So how come we don't have a problem with betta's in tiny little cups? Or goldfish fed as feederfish? Or kept in tiny fishbowls where the water is never changed? Or goldfish or bettas used a centre...
Forum: DIY 04-05-2011, 08:44 PM
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Posted By jon.smolders
Thats an impeller from a maxijet mod kit, isn't...

Thats an impeller from a maxijet mod kit, isn't it?
Forum: Polls 04-05-2011, 07:05 PM
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Posted By jon.smolders
Financial issues are the source of 90% of marital...

Financial issues are the source of 90% of marital problems. It's not healthy to lie to a spouse about anything... just causes problems in the long run, and yes, the omission of truth is a lie if it...
Forum: DIY 04-03-2011, 06:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,134
Posted By jon.smolders
RO filter fittings on the Island?

Anyone know where I can get an inline valve for my RO filter?? I want to tee it off from the 3/8" line under the sink. I have the brass 3/8" t-connector and the brass 3/8" to 6.4mm (1/4"?) tubing...
Forum: DIY 04-03-2011, 05:06 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,201
Posted By jon.smolders
Wow... Good job. I never would have believed it...

Wow... Good job. I never would have believed it without pictures. It does make me think I could do more with garage sale tanks or old glass. And I just saw a diamond blade / hole saw set on sale at...
Forum: Reef 04-02-2011, 04:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,358
Posted By jon.smolders
My wife's favorite fish was my royal "grandma"...

My wife's favorite fish was my royal "grandma" (gramma) because of the name... :) my moms was my yellow tang because of his personality. I think mine was probably my Ocellaris clownfish... they were...
Forum: Tank Journal 04-02-2011, 04:04 PM
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Posted By jon.smolders
NICE!! It's hard to get a unique looking tank...

NICE!! It's hard to get a unique looking tank these days. :) Great job.
Forum: DIY 04-01-2011, 03:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,201
Posted By jon.smolders
What about a glass cutter? you know, the little...

What about a glass cutter? you know, the little hand held tool you score the glass with and then snap it? I know it takes some practice, and maybe that's way to long of a piece of glass (or thick) to...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-19-2011, 05:15 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,082
Posted By jon.smolders
Nice firefish. I really want to get one, but I...

Nice firefish. I really want to get one, but I need to build my screen first. I really want to get some nice zoas like that too. Dang... I need to get out to the LFS... the only problem is the...
Forum: FOWLR 03-19-2011, 05:00 AM
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Posted By jon.smolders
I cooked my live rock for nearly nine months......

I cooked my live rock for nearly nine months... that killed the HA, but still left a bunch of dead algae that is now decomposing in my new tank. :) If you only have a weekend, I would cut the HA down...
Forum: Reef 02-11-2011, 03:38 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,073
Posted By jon.smolders
I like that idea. What is that material called? ...

I like that idea. What is that material called?

And hey, if you don't like cleaning your filter socks you could just toss them and sew new ones (at 3 bucks a week). :biggrin: ... I'm too cheap...
Forum: Reef 02-11-2011, 03:26 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,073
Posted By jon.smolders
I heard that washing filter socks in the washing...

I heard that washing filter socks in the washing machine can be a source of phosphates? Even if you don't use soap, it could pick up soap residue from inside the machine. Anybody have issues with...
Forum: Lounge 02-10-2011, 06:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,289
Posted By jon.smolders
Yup, I've done the "forget the RO filling a 5...

Yup, I've done the "forget the RO filling a 5 gallon bucket."

I also went on Vacation for a week, and came back to find my 60 gallon tank half empty... powerheads barely running (I didn't have a...
Forum: Vancouver Island 02-04-2011, 10:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,092
Posted By jon.smolders
In Nanaimo we used to have Age of Aquariums, but...

In Nanaimo we used to have Age of Aquariums, but they shut down (maybe moving to Errington... ? All I have heard are rumors). There are two other stores that sell marine fish. Aquatec Exotics has six...
Forum: Lighting Specific 01-25-2011, 07:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,902
Posted By jon.smolders
Another plug for the Tek light... I just found...

Another plug for the Tek light... I just found this air cooled version. Just another option... :wink:

http://www.blueworldaquariums.com/proddetail.php?prod=489382
Forum: Lighting Specific 01-24-2011, 10:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,902
Posted By jon.smolders
I've got a Sunlight Supply Tek Light 48" 6x54w. I...

I've got a Sunlight Supply Tek Light 48" 6x54w. I bought it because it was decent quality for the money (about $400 before tax). Two power cords/switches: one turns on the first and last bulbs, the...
Forum: Reef 03-25-2010, 10:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,277
Posted By jon.smolders
Yeah, I had a pair of Ocellaris clowns that would...

Yeah, I had a pair of Ocellaris clowns that would do that now and then... even after 6 years! Its some sort of spawning ritual. I never found any eggs though.
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 04-02-2009, 05:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,093
Posted By jon.smolders
How much was the shipping to Canada? ...the...

How much was the shipping to Canada? ...the shipping calculator on their site wouldn't work for me.
Forum: Reef 04-02-2009, 05:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,597
Posted By jon.smolders
Yeah, but they are more expensive, aren't they?...

Yeah, but they are more expensive, aren't they? $35 compared to $5 for a ball valve. I know I'm definitely on a tight budget (going to school) so I'd like to save money if I can... but I also don't...
Forum: Reef 04-02-2009, 03:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,597
Posted By jon.smolders
Ball valve

I have a 60 gallon FOWLER I am planning to put a sump on. I'm thinking of a mag 9.5 (950 gph (about 770gph after head loss)) and putting a ball valve on the return line to slow it down if I need to....
Forum: Edmonton 03-14-2009, 05:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,752
Posted By jon.smolders
Business from GP

You would probably get some business from Grande Prairie too, since I have to go to Edmonton to find a store anyway. You would be the last stop before the drive home. Buying livestock is the last...
Forum: Alberta 03-12-2009, 07:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,423
Posted By jon.smolders
The closest store that stocks saltwater is in...

The closest store that stocks saltwater is in Fort St. John... that's about 2 1/2 hours or so from GP. Unfortunately, its not a great selection. I don't remember seeing any corals there, but its been...
Forum: Marine Fish 03-04-2009, 12:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,160
Posted By jon.smolders
My longest surviving fish so far are a pair of...

My longest surviving fish so far are a pair of tank raised Ocellaris clownfish, who are turning 9 in August (my first marine fish too!). I also have a royal gramma who is almost as old... probably...
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