Forum: Reef
12-31-2016, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,861
The LED strip lights shown in your link to the...
The LED strip lights shown in your link to the Kijiji listing are inadequate for anything but a dawn/dusk supplement. Don't think any coral, even softies will do well under those as a primary light...
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Forum: DIY
12-12-2016, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 22,079
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Forum: Lower Mainland
12-12-2016, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,712
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Forum: DIY
12-12-2016, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 22,079
So some of you folks are using probes made of...
So some of you folks are using probes made of copper in your reef systems without issue? Nails may not be harmful since they're steel, they'll simply corrode over time, but is copper not potentially...
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Forum: Polls
11-22-2016, 06:17 AM
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Replies: 66
Views: 22,584
I purchased my 1st EcoTech MP40 new in 2008....
I purchased my 1st EcoTech MP40 new in 2008. Picked up a few more (used) in subsequent years, upgraded magnet on the original, replaced a few normal wear items. I have some hungry snails that...
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Forum: Angel
11-19-2016, 04:56 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 17,995
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Forum: Dragonet
11-19-2016, 04:50 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 45,574
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Forum: Clown
11-19-2016, 04:44 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 12,550
Yep, mine are still kickin', doing their thing,...
Yep, mine are still kickin', doing their thing, Set up the tank January 2007 added 1st clown a month or so later, then clown 2 another month or 2 after that. So when 2017 rolls around, they'll both...
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Forum: Calgary
11-16-2016, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,304
How to identify food grade plastics. HPDE (#2...
How to identify food grade plastics. HPDE (#2 recycling symbol) is considered safest, but others are 'acceptable'. PETE (1), LDPE (4), PP (5).
http://www.wikihow.com/Identify-Food-Grade-Buckets
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Forum: Calgary
11-16-2016, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,304
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Forum: Reef
11-15-2016, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,945
12 amp circuit? Don't recall seeing a circuit...
12 amp circuit? Don't recall seeing a circuit breaker in my Load Panel with a 12 on it. Aside from the mains (100 amp or larger) I have 15 & 30 amp breakers. 20 amp is another commonly available...
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Forum: Reef
11-15-2016, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,945
Haven't done any measurements recently, but the...
Haven't done any measurements recently, but the spreadsheet I use to track items on my tank does include one on electrical. Here's a link should anyone be interested in doing the same. This has not...
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Forum: Lounge
11-15-2016, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,600
Here you are taken last night just as it was...
Here you are taken last night just as it was rising over Vernon. Not the best with my older camera & a slight overcast, but at least not a drowned rat like you folks on the west coast. Raining today...
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Forum: Calgary
11-15-2016, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,304
I've been using empty IO salt buckets as...
I've been using empty IO salt buckets as secondary fermentation vessels for beer making. Can't absolutely guarantee they're rated food safe, but no issues to date & I have more than I need. As far as...
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Forum: Reef
11-15-2016, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,521
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Forum: DIY
10-28-2016, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 9,952
Other than aesthetics does it really matter if...
Other than aesthetics does it really matter if there's hair algae in the reactor? As long as it's confined there & not in your display I'd be inclined to let it be. Probably more efficient at taking...
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Forum: Reef
10-26-2016, 03:25 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,732
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Forum: Reef
10-14-2016, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,005
2 minute run time @ 900 watts, 13 minutes @ 450...
2 minute run time @ 900 watts, 13 minutes @ 450 watts. Do a bit more math using powerhead specs & you'll have your runtime. Seems like a lot of $ for hardware that won't run a decent size powerhead...
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Forum: Reef
10-14-2016, 12:51 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,472
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Forum: Reef
09-30-2016, 05:49 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,297
The 3w dimmable kind? Really? It would be of...
The 3w dimmable kind? Really? It would be of great help if you were a bit more specific as to which light or fixture you are referring to before sounding alarm bells about issues with a particular...
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Forum: Lounge
09-08-2016, 04:46 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 11,523
Depending on season & in no particular...
Depending on season & in no particular order....(my avatar should provide a clue)..
https://1drv.ms/i/s!AnSUkGQbfhWgiUBwjIo5Wi8gJk4o
https://1drv.ms/i/s!AnSUkGQbfhWghTih7eu1aTL_XxFa
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Forum: Reef
08-06-2016, 04:05 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,080
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Forum: Reef
07-11-2016, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,101
Strange indeed. I've removed the fouled carbon...
Strange indeed. I've removed the fouled carbon filter & replaced it with one of the old ones which I kept for some insane reason. To be sure I'm getting all the chlorine during runs until I get a new...
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Forum: Reef
07-11-2016, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,896
I get the impression Mr. Kengeroo is on a...
I get the impression Mr. Kengeroo is on a mission, he is taking pH measurements to 2 decimal points.... to each his own I reckon. I'm somewhat glad I haven't spent 1k on hobby measuring/monitoring...
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Forum: Reef
07-06-2016, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,896
I don't recall the last time I checked pH or...
I don't recall the last time I checked pH or worried about it.... my critters are fine. The less instrumentation in my tank, the better I like it. If something is horribly off, I can usually tell by...
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