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Forum: Pictures 02-24-2008, 03:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,025
Posted By VFX
Some Pics of Hong Kong's Goldfish St.

If anyone finds themselves in Hong Kong then you MUST visit this street!

There's a few dozen LFS with maybe 4-5 SW specialists & a few who do SW & FW. A couple of pet stores with dogs, rabbits &...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-30-2008, 03:25 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,800
Posted By VFX
I'd recommend getting another heater & connect...

I'd recommend getting another heater & connect both heaters to something like this...

http://www.eurorep.net/habistat/twin.jpg

I wouldn't want to rely on just one heater & wouldn't rely on the...
Forum: Lounge 01-29-2008, 09:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,795
Posted By VFX
Great book. They start sounding a bit bitter...

Great book.

They start sounding a bit bitter at the end but all in all, an interesting read.

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Forum: Lower Mainland 01-29-2008, 07:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,973
Posted By VFX
I meant only 2 or 3 stores seem to be...

I meant only 2 or 3 stores seem to be specialising in SW. Other's I saw had SW but were mainly FW or Fancy Goldfish biased.

The SW stuff I saw in bags were mainly clowns & damsels.

The SW...
Forum: Lounge 01-28-2008, 09:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,795
Posted By VFX
yes, fascinating stuff Andresont. Love it! Keep...

yes, fascinating stuff Andresont. Love it! Keep them coming!

V.

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Forum: Reef 01-27-2008, 05:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,910
Posted By VFX
I second that... some tank bred Clowns would be...

I second that... some tank bred Clowns would be great starter SW fish.

Starter corals?

Softies such as Toadstools, leathers, mushrooms & zoo's were a good starting place when I 1st got into...
Forum: Lower Mainland 01-27-2008, 05:48 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,973
Posted By VFX
There's a crazy flower market near to Goldfish...

There's a crazy flower market near to Goldfish street around Chinese New Year.

Some amazing sights for sure!

If you ever get the chance to go out there during Chinese New Year do it!...
Forum: Lower Mainland 01-27-2008, 05:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,973
Posted By VFX
Wow Keri, thanks for the link! Yep, that's...

Wow Keri, thanks for the link! Yep, that's Goldfish Street alright!

Some things out there just don't seem ethical!

I saw one store sell 2 sea horses to a young kid (about 12 yrs old I'd guess)...
Forum: Lower Mainland 01-27-2008, 02:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,800
Posted By VFX
Spring or Summer? Just in time for when I'll...

Spring or Summer?

Just in time for when I'll hopefully have my system up & running! :mrgreen:

I'll def be up for it.

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Forum: Lower Mainland 01-26-2008, 04:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,973
Posted By VFX
Which ones in particular do you need? No...

Which ones in particular do you need?

No harm in seeing the price comparisons.

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Forum: Lower Mainland 01-26-2008, 04:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,973
Posted By VFX
I bought a Deltec recently which I'll use whilst...

I bought a Deltec recently which I'll use whilst I have a lower initial bioload & until I can afford a BK Mini. Would be interesting to see if BK's are cheaper or not over there.

I don't know...
Forum: Lower Mainland 01-25-2008, 04:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,973
Posted By VFX
Thanks for that Cameron, I'll give him a pm. ...

Thanks for that Cameron, I'll give him a pm.

I wish I had a tank set up... I'd bring back as much as I could!

I'm sure properly packed they'll survive the 10 hr flight back & the 1 hr 45 drive...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 01-25-2008, 01:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,717
Posted By VFX
posted on 09-28-2007, 01:58 PM .

posted on 09-28-2007, 01:58 PM

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Forum: Wicked Frags 01-24-2008, 06:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,476
Posted By VFX
Yes nice colonies! That's what I'd like...

Yes nice colonies!

That's what I'd like most. A WYSIWYG range of colonies or larger, more grown out frags.

It seems you have to be close friends with some LFS's to buy the nice stuff. Even...
Forum: Lower Mainland 01-24-2008, 04:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,973
Posted By VFX
Yeah, bargains galore! $50 for T5's with...

Yeah, bargains galore!

$50 for T5's with ballast... that's a steal, so long as they work that is!!!

HK 220v @ 50Hz - Canada 110v @ 60Hz so I probably wont trust anything electrical that my tank...
Forum: Reef 01-24-2008, 05:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,250
Posted By VFX
Simple! Thanks Albert. .

Simple!

Thanks Albert.

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Forum: Reef 01-24-2008, 01:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,250
Posted By VFX
Hi Albert, I'm curious as to why a BK wont...

Hi Albert,

I'm curious as to why a BK wont skim if you use one on a smaller than rated tank.

I've always used skimmers that were rated at least 50-100% more than what I need & had good results...
Forum: Lower Mainland 01-24-2008, 12:55 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,973
Posted By VFX
I'll try my best to take some pics. I was...

I'll try my best to take some pics.

I was shocked when I 1st stumbled upon it & saw amazingly beautiful Emperor Angels, CBB's, foot long Oscars etc. all hanging up in bags in doorways!

Like you...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 01-23-2008, 05:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,473
Posted By VFX
Also... I remember reading somewhere about...

Also...

I remember reading somewhere about electric pulses from internal pumps/power heads etc. interfering with their senses.

Something about sharks using electrical pulses to sense their...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 01-23-2008, 05:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,473
Posted By VFX
In an aquarium they'll probably get to around 4...

In an aquarium they'll probably get to around 4 ft.

The bioload on these must be HUGE!

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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 01-23-2008, 04:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,473
Posted By VFX
Not personally but just checking... Anyway,...

Not personally but just checking...

Anyway, you asked for suggestions so here's my 2 cents...

The Angels & Tangs that may be ok to keep with a Banded Cat Shark may want a bigger tank than 120g....
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 01-23-2008, 04:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,473
Posted By VFX
Have you kept a SW shark before? .

Have you kept a SW shark before?

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Forum: Lower Mainland 01-23-2008, 06:16 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,973
Posted By VFX
I wont have time to make it to Bangkok :( ...

I wont have time to make it to Bangkok :(

But it's going to be a snorkeling/diving/beach-y type deal in Phuket :)

I'll try to take some pics if I manage to pick up a water-proof case for my...
Forum: Lower Mainland 01-23-2008, 03:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,973
Posted By VFX
Hong Kong's Goldfish Street

Hey Vancouver/Lower mainland reefers,

I'm off to Hong Kong & Thailand for a about 4 weeks.

Anybody want anything from Goldfish Street whilst I'm there?

I'll happily try to fulfill a small...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 01-22-2008, 08:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,473
Posted By VFX
I personally wouldn't keep Banded Cat Sharks in...

I personally wouldn't keep Banded Cat Sharks in anything other than a HUGE specialised aquarium.

Have a look at this...

Basic Compatibility Chart...
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