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Forum: Photography 03-26-2014, 03:09 PM
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Posted By Magickiwi
Speaking of which the badges are gone now?

Speaking of which the badges are gone now?
Forum: Photography 03-26-2014, 02:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,882
Posted By Magickiwi
Nice pictures, once you practice up a bit you'll...

Nice pictures, once you practice up a bit you'll be ready for a POTM! Nice camera too, it should last you a long time.
Forum: Reef 03-25-2014, 10:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,016
Posted By Magickiwi
I've also found that with my Deltec skimmer. If I...

I've also found that with my Deltec skimmer. If I neglect to rinse as soon as I dump in the mysis it suddenly starts bubbling like mad. What brand of skimmer do you use?
Forum: Reef 03-25-2014, 09:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,016
Posted By Magickiwi
I rinse my food but not necessarily to avoid...

I rinse my food but not necessarily to avoid adding phosphates to my tank. I also prefer putting in clean food because the cloudiness just looks untidy and I like watching my tank as the fish and...
Forum: Reef Supplies 03-24-2014, 08:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,977
Posted By Magickiwi
You just can't do right by some people can you...

You just can't do right by some people can you Ray?

If only you allowed for previous purchase points I'd be rolling in it! :) Thanks for the loyalty incentive Ray.
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 03-21-2014, 03:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,590
Posted By Magickiwi
My guess is that the reagent is caustic or would...

My guess is that the reagent is caustic or would potentially degrade the syringe some how and that the plastic tip is made from a different material that can withstand it. I use the tip (that's what...
Forum: Reef 03-20-2014, 09:21 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,948
Posted By Magickiwi
I'm still not sure how you'd siphon a fine sugary...

I'm still not sure how you'd siphon a fine sugary sand bed. Even though I intend to remove quite a bit of sand in the near future as an ongoing maintenance issue how would you do it without removing...
Forum: Reef 03-20-2014, 08:00 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,948
Posted By Magickiwi
That's what she said! Boom! Necessity is the...

That's what she said! Boom!

Necessity is the mother of invention and his dual pronged approach is definitely innovative.
Forum: Lounge 03-19-2014, 07:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,032
Posted By Magickiwi
I won't deal with courier companies coming out of...

I won't deal with courier companies coming out of the US anymore period. Even in Canada I will avoid them at all costs.
Forum: Reef 03-19-2014, 06:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,948
Posted By Magickiwi
Will 1" of sand bed support a sifting star and...

Will 1" of sand bed support a sifting star and nassarius snails? What would be a feasible method of "washing" the sand free of nitrate and phosphate?

Would replacing it with a coarse crushed coral...
Forum: Reef 03-19-2014, 03:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,948
Posted By Magickiwi
I'm seriously considering just siphoning off 2"...

I'm seriously considering just siphoning off 2" of the sand and letting yet another golden head work on what's left. I love the look of the DSB but it's getting too ugly to maintain and I'm sure...
Forum: Reef 03-19-2014, 03:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,946
Posted By Magickiwi
Those are some OUTSTANDING pictures for...

Those are some OUTSTANDING pictures for requesting an ID. Generally it's a blurry picture with 20 different things in with no indication as to what the requester is looking at :) These are a big step...
Forum: Calgary 03-19-2014, 03:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 18,185
Posted By Magickiwi
Coping with chlorine in Calgary The Canadian...

Coping with chlorine in Calgary
The Canadian city of Calgary, with a population of one million, is in better shape than most communities when it comes to drinking water supply. Its source is the...
Forum: Calgary 03-19-2014, 03:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,405
Posted By Magickiwi
Gold's is a great shop. They are an example of a...

Gold's is a great shop. They are an example of a very good LFS in a very ugly shop. :) I've gotten some outstanding stuff from them and I've found them to be the cheapest in the city for snails and...
Forum: Reef 03-19-2014, 02:55 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,948
Posted By Magickiwi
I have about a 3" DSB and would be interested in...

I have about a 3" DSB and would be interested in learning a method of vacuuming the sand that doesn't result in all the sand being siphoned out of the tank. I've had a couple golden head gobies that...
Forum: Calgary 03-19-2014, 03:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,405
Posted By Magickiwi
I wouldn't buy a bus ticket at that dump...

I wouldn't buy a bus ticket at that dump...
Forum: Calgary 03-18-2014, 10:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,405
Posted By Magickiwi
I'd recommend Wai's and Reef Wonderland as the...

I'd recommend Wai's and Reef Wonderland as the two best coral stores in Calgary. In terms of livestock you're probably best going to Pisces or if you're desperate Big Al's.
Forum: Tank Journal 03-18-2014, 09:52 PM
Replies: 2,110
Views: 1,387,491
Posted By Magickiwi
+1 on the waterboy reference.

+1 on the waterboy reference.
Forum: Ontario 03-18-2014, 02:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,863
Posted By Magickiwi
Rule of thumb #45: If it came with the tank there...

Rule of thumb #45: If it came with the tank there must be a reason for it.

I'm sure many people have done things like this and haven't had a problem but my own opinion is if they built it like...
Forum: Reef 03-17-2014, 09:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,765
Posted By Magickiwi
I've used N03:PO4x and it didn't do much to lower...

I've used N03:PO4x and it didn't do much to lower my phosphate levels. It did irritate my LPS to a degree but fish and SPS didn't seem to mind.
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 03-17-2014, 08:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,590
Posted By Magickiwi
I have all three and the phosphate is by far the...

I have all three and the phosphate is by far the worst of the them. Results have huge variations when performed back to back; and even when performed side by side with another Hanna checker. Hard to...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-17-2014, 04:54 PM
Replies: 2,110
Views: 1,387,491
Posted By Magickiwi
Oh Hulk up and just slam your gloveless hand into...

Oh Hulk up and just slam your gloveless hand into your sump; right to the bottom! Come on, prove you're tough :)

Actually I envy you; you're blessed with an abundance of various marine life that...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-17-2014, 04:23 PM
Replies: 2,110
Views: 1,387,491
Posted By Magickiwi
All I know is that looked incredibly ugly :) Are...

All I know is that looked incredibly ugly :) Are they better looking when they are in water? The only things in my overflow right now are coraline and diatom film...
Forum: Pictures 03-14-2014, 10:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,864
Posted By Magickiwi
They use lots of calcium so they prefer the...

They use lots of calcium so they prefer the calciferous algae like coraline. I was never able to get mine to eat nori or algae pellets like some. It's a shame I really think they are an outstanding...
Forum: Pictures 03-14-2014, 09:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,864
Posted By Magickiwi
I like coraline too much to have an urchin again....

I like coraline too much to have an urchin again. My spiny kept it down to nothing.

OP: Nice snail, love the shell. The Chiton I found in my LR is definitely the weirdest thing I've seen. I've...
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