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Forum: Lower Mainland 05-09-2008, 05:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,548
Posted By Pansy-Paws
About 3 years back, I had checked the spa store...

About 3 years back, I had checked the spa store next to J&L, with no luck. But who knows, it's worth a walk over the next time you're at J&L.

Instead, bought my spaflex from Coast Spas & Billiards...
Forum: Reef 03-05-2008, 06:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,119
Posted By Pansy-Paws
We also went with acrylic for our 375 gallon due...

We also went with acrylic for our 375 gallon due to clarity and strength (impact strength in particular, as a pool table was 5 feet away - we've since sold the table due to lack of use). This is a...
Forum: Reef 01-24-2008, 02:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,058
Posted By Pansy-Paws
You've done some good planning ... hope there's a...

You've done some good planning ... hope there's a construction thread with pictures in the future.

Like hawk, I have a 96"x30"x30" tank, and would agree that 36" tall will be a challenge. Get a...
Forum: Reef 03-12-2007, 02:31 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 21,896
Posted By Pansy-Paws
Have you tried shutting the recirculation down...

Have you tried shutting the recirculation down for a few weeks to see if the media will seed more completely? I don't have recirculation myself, just a single pass through of the LSM (0.6% of the...
Forum: Reef 03-03-2007, 06:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,155
Posted By Pansy-Paws
We have an 8' x 30" x 30" tank ourselves, and...

We have an 8' x 30" x 30" tank ourselves, and love the visual appearance with the extra depth, plus it's on a 45" stand making the main action at eye level. It's a FOWLR, which is why we went to 30"...
Forum: Lower Mainland 01-10-2007, 05:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,592
Posted By Pansy-Paws
I picked up the rubber o-rings for my DIY...

I picked up the rubber o-rings for my DIY denitrator from NE Seal in Burnaby. The items seemed a bit pricey, but they claim to have every size of o-rings ever made, and I had a specific size that I...
Forum: Pictures 01-08-2007, 07:23 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,735
Posted By Pansy-Paws
Here's the king of our tank, an 8" Annularis ... ...

Here's the king of our tank, an 8" Annularis ...

http://pansy-paws.com/aquarium/images/Bluto.JPG
Forum: Reef 12-27-2006, 06:10 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 21,896
Posted By Pansy-Paws
My sulphur denitrator (sized at 0.8% of volume)...

My sulphur denitrator (sized at 0.8% of volume) dropped 40 ppm to zero in 4 weeks, after one week to cycle the denitrator. It does sound like your flow rate is in the right ballpark, so the O2-free...
Forum: Reef 11-16-2006, 04:11 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,540
Posted By Pansy-Paws
I got my sulphur media from J&L ... in the form...

I got my sulphur media from J&L ... in the form of Caribsea LSM. Never thought of wine stores at the time, probably much cheaper if you can find it.
Forum: Reef 11-14-2006, 01:07 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,540
Posted By Pansy-Paws
Having used a denitrator with 4 gallons of LSM,...

Having used a denitrator with 4 gallons of LSM, I'm not really concerned on the toxic front. For one thing, if this was an issue for this application we would be seeing warning labels up the ying...
Forum: Reef 11-13-2006, 10:25 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,540
Posted By Pansy-Paws
Given the height of my design (36"), I only have...

Given the height of my design (36"), I only have a single water flow thru path, no recirculation.

As indicated, with a slow enough water flow, the anerobic zone can be established.
Forum: Reef 11-13-2006, 08:13 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,540
Posted By Pansy-Paws
Delbeek and Sprung Volume 3 suggests that the...

Delbeek and Sprung Volume 3 suggests that the volume of sulphur beads be 1% of the water volume. This book was absolutely the best source for information as I was researching and setting up my...
Forum: Reef 11-13-2006, 05:48 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,540
Posted By Pansy-Paws
I would argue that this is the only way to go for...

I would argue that this is the only way to go for nitrate reduction on large systems. I initially went with two Phosban reactors to test the concept for myself, before committing to a larger unit...
Forum: DIY 10-15-2006, 04:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,086
Posted By Pansy-Paws
Jason, I'd suggest looking at a hydroponics...

Jason,

I'd suggest looking at a hydroponics supply store for an axial fan like that shown in the link.

http://www.bchydroponics.com/product.cfm?ProductID=497

Interesting that it's a local...
Forum: Lower Mainland 09-26-2006, 04:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,410
Posted By Pansy-Paws
I think you're probably referring to my "pile" of...

I think you're probably referring to my "pile" of hardware at the far end of the yard up against the rocks.

My wife and I had other committments, so had to leave half-way through ... but the...
Forum: Lower Mainland 09-05-2006, 05:56 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,047
Posted By Pansy-Paws
Wow, couldn't be closer ... Sounds like a...

Wow, couldn't be closer ...

Sounds like a great idea. I'll plan to be there.
Forum: Lower Mainland 06-16-2006, 07:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,792
Posted By Pansy-Paws
I moved a 440 lb acrylic tank in two stages. ...

I moved a 440 lb acrylic tank in two stages.

First, it came into the house using 6 people, and no suction cups. It was dicey :redface: keeping a good grip on the bottom, but was manageable.

The...
Forum: Reef 06-14-2006, 05:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,274
Posted By Pansy-Paws
I had the same problem ... along with picking up...

I had the same problem ... along with picking up beads off the floor.

Solved it with a plastic basket that the dryer fits into so that the top is wedged on. Tubing then runs through the basket...
Forum: Reef 04-10-2006, 01:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,419
Posted By Pansy-Paws
Over the past year we've been establishing stock...

Over the past year we've been establishing stock in our new FOWLR tank, giving us the chance to test the water from many of the Lower Mainland LFS (generally from their fish only tanks).

The SG...
Forum: Lounge 03-16-2006, 04:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,198
Posted By Pansy-Paws
... doesn't look like 250 gallons ... :confused:

... doesn't look like 250 gallons ... :confused:
Forum: DIY 03-15-2006, 05:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,410
Posted By Pansy-Paws
Check out the following ... they're in Surrey. ...

Check out the following ... they're in Surrey.

http://www.plasticworks.ca/
Forum: Reef 03-12-2006, 05:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,626
Posted By Pansy-Paws
Yeah, I hear you on just giving it some time. ...

Yeah, I hear you on just giving it some time.

But my wife and I were speculating that if a sex video works for Panda Bears, maybe a picture of a clown poking out of a GBTA would get them thinking...
Forum: Reef 03-12-2006, 03:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,626
Posted By Pansy-Paws
Captive Bred Clowns not Hosting

OK, as the title says, we're having trouble getting our two captive bred ocellaris clowns to host.

We picked up a Green BTA a week ago, and they haven't even looked at it. Is it too soon to expect...
Forum: Reef 03-02-2006, 06:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,477
Posted By Pansy-Paws
Here's Anthony Calfo's latest feedback on RDSB's....

Here's Anthony Calfo's latest feedback on RDSB's.

http://www.marinedepot.com/FORUMS/Topic20039-13-1.aspx

I'm in the process of setting one up myself, so we'll see ....
Forum: Reef 02-25-2006, 08:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,327
Posted By Pansy-Paws
I run carbon in mine ...

I run carbon in mine ...
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