Forum: Calgary
09-05-2002, 12:10 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,549
Big Al's??
Having compared both service and prices at mail order stores and lfs, I have found the mail order to be superior every time.
I have ordered extensively from MOPS, and have no complaints.
Also...
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Forum: Reef
09-05-2002, 12:04 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,661
Woohoo!
Congratulations, Andrew !
Hope the survival rate is high with your little guys.
Keep us posted. smile.gif
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Forum: Pictures
09-03-2002, 01:53 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,753
Majestic angel
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I have not been able to access your pictures - any hints ? Tks.
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Forum: Reef
08-31-2002, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,223
Sad Day
Sorry to hear of your loss - what a downer.
I name my fish as well, and it is heart-rending to have one die.
Recently I bought a needle-nose hawkfish, which are known to be jumpers, and I have...
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Forum: Reef
08-31-2002, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,377
LFS Experience
I have both a 20g quarantine/hospital tank, and a 55g holding tank, which I use before adding any new fish to the display tank.
If a nice fish comes into the store, it will likely be gone if not...
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Forum: Reef
08-31-2002, 01:58 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,377
LFS Experience
Thanks to all who replied. It helped to have some feedback and get others' opinions.
I personally think that the settlement could have been more equitable, in light of the fact that I was paying...
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Forum: Reef
08-30-2002, 02:44 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,377
LFS Experience
At the lfs where I buy livestock, the policy is that the fish will only be held if you pay for it first. About 4 days after paying in full for a saltwater angelfish, I noticed that it had white spots...
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Forum: Reef
08-30-2002, 02:25 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,423
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Forum: Freshwater
08-23-2002, 02:40 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,897
R/O Water
Fish and plants cannot live in pure RO water.
There are 2 ways to make RO water suitable for FW fish and plants:
one way is to use 80% RO water plus 20% tap water
the other way is to use a...
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Forum: Reef
08-18-2002, 02:35 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,207
Closed Loop; Tank Turnover
What measurements and materials would I need for a closed loop for my reef ? (Any instructions would also be appreciated). :D
Exactly what is meant by tank turnover - the number of times the...
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Forum: Freshwater
08-15-2002, 01:29 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,570
Specialty Bulb
I currently am running a 150W 55K MH bulb over my freshwater planted tank, and it is time for a replacement. The original place where I bought the fixture does not stock them. Does anyone know where...
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Forum: Reef
08-14-2002, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,379
All-Glass Tanks
I've noticed that the All-Glass tanks come with a different kind of overflow box - curved and with small slits for drainage. Does anyone have experience with these - do they become blocked fairly...
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Forum: Reef
08-13-2002, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,338
175W 10K MH Bulbs
If I use 175W 10K MH bulbs on my reef, can I dispense with the actinics ? How long should I run the 10K's per day ?
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Forum: Reef
08-08-2002, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,323
Pink Birdsnest Coral (Seriatopora)
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Waas looking at the one at J & L, but that's probably not a good way to start - too much of a loss if I'm not successful - although I am keeping...
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Forum: Reef
08-08-2002, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,323
Pink Birdsnest Coral (Seriatopora)
Take the plunge if you have proper lighting.[/QB][/QUOTE]
I have 2-175W 55K MH's and 2-VHO actinics over a 20" deep tank - would you call this "proper lighting " ?
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Forum: Reef
08-08-2002, 03:57 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,323
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
07-23-2002, 01:46 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 946
FS - 65 gallon tank and AquaView stand
Bob:
It is an excellent buy - I just have too many empty tanks around here - so have to sell some.
You're probably right about the shipping being difficult - unless you know someone making the...
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
07-21-2002, 02:02 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 946
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Forum: Reef
07-21-2002, 01:47 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,089
Well it's a sad night here in my house
I hope your little guy (girl) makes it.
Would you mind sharing what you are using to treat the cloudy eye and bacterial infection and whether you are having positive results ?
Are you treating...
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Forum: Reef
07-06-2002, 02:21 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,399
Copper Concentration
Does anyone know what the recommended concentration (in mg/l) is for copper used for the treatment of saltwater ich ?
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Forum: Reef
07-02-2002, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,143
Test Kits for Copper
I'm using SeaChem Cupramine.
I have the SeaChem copper test kit, but am not finding it very user friendly, so would like to try another brand.
fishnut
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Forum: Reef
07-02-2002, 12:44 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,143
Test Kits for Copper
Does anyone have experience with test kits for copper ?
Can you recommend any good ones - any to avoid ?
Tks.
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Forum: Reef
07-02-2002, 12:36 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,201
Saltwater Ich
Does anyone know how long a tank has to be empty of host fish before all the parasites are dead ?
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Forum: Reef
06-22-2002, 02:43 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,332
Euroreef do-do.
Great looking skimmer - where did you get it, and what size tank is it rated for ?
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
06-20-2002, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,156
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