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Forum: Reef 07-11-2006, 03:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,915
Posted By RD
Copper is an essential trace element in all...

Copper is an essential trace element in all living things, sea water contains copper, as do all marine salt mixes on the market. (in the ppb range)
Heavy metals can be a concern in a home with brand...
Forum: Reef 06-21-2006, 08:05 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,835
Posted By RD
While a fish may survive on nothing but nori, fed...

While a fish may survive on nothing but nori, fed exclusively it certainly will not fulfill all of their dietary requirements.
While most Tangs are indeed primarily herbivorous, many of them also...
Forum: Reef 06-07-2006, 07:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,218
Posted By RD
Hey Anthony, glad to hear that it's worked out so...

Hey Anthony, glad to hear that it's worked out so well for you.
Forum: Reef 04-19-2006, 04:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,891
Posted By RD
NLS makes flake food as well, but a mature...

NLS makes flake food as well, but a mature volitan would never survive long term on an exclusive diet of flake, unless it was eating it by the fist full.


Paul, it will be interesting to document...
Forum: Reef 03-16-2006, 05:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,332
Posted By RD
The TherA formula is higher in both protein, as...

The TherA formula is higher in both protein, as well as fat, compared to the Marine formula. It also contains a mega dose of garlic, so much so that some people find the odour to be more than they...
Forum: Freshwater 02-27-2006, 02:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,094
Posted By RD
A couple of sites to that contain a wealth of...

A couple of sites to that contain a wealth of information regarding African cichlids. The first one is BC based, so you might even be able to hook up with some local breeders.
...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 02-24-2006, 06:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,951
Posted By RD
The AC sponges will last for years, no need to...

The AC sponges will last for years, no need to constantly replace them.

Here's how my AC 500's (110's) are set up. One big sponge, two layers of fine blue/white media sandwiched together, then...
Forum: Freshwater 01-29-2006, 05:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,630
Posted By RD
FYI - listen to what Muck is saying, Mbuna &...

FYI - listen to what Muck is saying, Mbuna & Aulonocara are simply not suited to a tank with that dimensions. (and that includes A. cobue)
Forum: Freshwater 01-24-2006, 05:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,235
Posted By RD
Golds will ship, or you could plan a day trip to...

Golds will ship, or you could plan a day trip to Calgary.
http://www.cichlids.ca/

HTH
Forum: Freshwater 01-24-2006, 05:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,576
Posted By RD
I believe that this gent is the person who...

I believe that this gent is the person who started this strain.

http://www.elacuarista.com/luzardo/blueI1.htm
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 12-31-2005, 08:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,688
Posted By RD
From the initial post in this thread: ...

From the initial post in this thread:



or in Edmonton you can check BA's, although I have no idea what they currently have in stock.

In Calgary, Gold Aquariums carries the various NLS...
Forum: Pictures 12-31-2005, 05:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,498
Posted By RD
Hey Connie, your tank is looking great!

Hey Connie, your tank is looking great!
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 12-31-2005, 05:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,688
Posted By RD
Glad to hear that you had such great success with...

Glad to hear that you had such great success with NLS & your fish.
Just a FYI ... the TherA formula is for both marine, as well as fresh water fish.
Forum: Pictures 10-27-2005, 03:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,716
Posted By RD
Looking good Raf! :cool:

Looking good Raf! :cool:
Forum: Pictures 10-26-2005, 05:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,724
Posted By RD
Very impressive Diana! :cool:

Very impressive Diana! :cool:
Forum: Reef 10-26-2005, 04:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,024
Posted By RD
My advice ......... feed this fish New Life...

My advice ......... feed this fish New Life Spectrum (exclusively) for 2 weeks, then post back with the results. And no, I'm not solicitating for biz, you can go down to the Big Al's in Edmonton &...
Forum: Reef 10-09-2005, 02:07 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,396
Posted By RD
I've yet to see a manufacturer of commercial food...

I've yet to see a manufacturer of commercial food that contains garlic claim that it can cure Marine Ich. If anyone is, well, that would certainly be a stretch ....

Also, in the comment below...
Forum: Reef 10-08-2005, 04:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,396
Posted By RD
Just a side note, I quit drinking years ago. ...

Just a side note, I quit drinking years ago. :mrgreen:



I also voluntarily removed my sig line, just so there's no confusion as to what my motives are/were for posting here.
Forum: Reef 10-07-2005, 07:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,396
Posted By RD
IMO a healthy dose of skepticism is a good thing,...

IMO a healthy dose of skepticism is a good thing, but not if it makes one become paranoid.

A few months ago I spoke with a professor at the University of Florida in the Dept of Fisheries &...
Forum: Reef 10-07-2005, 12:36 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,396
Posted By RD
ha-ha-ha, good one Albert. :mrgreen:

ha-ha-ha, good one Albert. :mrgreen:
Forum: Reef 10-06-2005, 08:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,396
Posted By RD
No worries, I happen to agree with most of the...

No worries, I happen to agree with most of the article. The studies he quoted, and most of his comments were right on the mark. I simply didn't feel that anyone should be concerned with adding...
Forum: Reef 10-06-2005, 07:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,396
Posted By RD
My bad, I didn't realize that this was a read...

My bad, I didn't realize that this was a read only forum. :rolleyes:

The author of that article goes so far as to imply that garlic may even be 'unsafe' (gasp) yet offers no more proof than some...
Forum: Reef 10-06-2005, 05:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,992
Posted By RD
People were asking about Moorish Idol, size of...

People were asking about Moorish Idol, size of tanks was mentioned, as was diet. I believe that link covers both issues rather well.

I'll also add this, in speaking with people who have kept...
Forum: Reef 10-06-2005, 05:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,992
Posted By RD
I believe that if you look closely you can see 5...

I believe that if you look closely you can see 5 Moorish Idol in the aquarium below. Amazing what one can do when the tank is large enough.
http://forums.spectrumfishfood.com/viewtopic.php?t=66
Forum: Reef 10-06-2005, 04:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,396
Posted By RD
http://www.reefs.org/library/article/h_cortes-jorg...

http://www.reefs.org/library/article/h_cortes-jorge.html





Although there may not be any real conclusive scientific data ....yet, the anecdotal evidence with regards to feeding fish allicin...
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