Forum: Reef
11-15-2001, 12:50 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,852
no name or Icecap?
Hello,
Icecap : They are flexible, hassle free and can drive NO, HO, VHO and PCs...but at $240+, they are a bit expensive.
On the other hand, you can get something at albright that lights a VHO...
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Forum: Reef
11-14-2001, 04:55 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,159
Rasing Salinity
Hello,
It depends how quickly and by how much you want to raise your salinity. I usually just wait for the tank water to evaporate over a couple of days. When the tank water evaporates, the...
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Forum: Reef
11-13-2001, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,159
Rasing Salinity
Hello Patrick,
1.021 to 1.025 is generally the accepted range. 1.019....I would not panic. The next time you do a water change, just add a bit more salt to your fresh salt water (i.e. 1.026 or...
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Forum: Reef
11-13-2001, 12:24 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,275
my new website
Hello,
Nice web page.......I see that you decided to keep both MHs.
- Victor.
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Forum: DIY
11-09-2001, 11:10 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,990
Input needed.... read this......
Hello Darren,
I wouldn't worry about at this time. Just concentrate on your schoolwork...its more important images/smiles/icon_smile.gif
- Victor.
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
11-09-2001, 10:56 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,467
Corals for sale as well as percs host question
Hello,
I have some green hairy mushrooms that I will be bringing to the meeting. We can discuss about the terms at a later date.
My perc currently takes a large golden finger leather as a...
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Forum: DIY
11-09-2001, 04:15 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,990
Input needed.... read this......
Hello Darren,
Thanks...
If you need any help, you can give me a call.
Incidently, it is possible to do it on one PIC. Something like a PIC 16F784 should do. BTW, I am building one as we...
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
11-09-2001, 02:00 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,798
72gal tank + misc.
Hello,
Sorry Shane, but I'll take the Mag 5.
Troy, just bring it along for the meeting and I buy it from you.
- Victor.
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
11-08-2001, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,798
72gal tank + misc.
Hello,
I am interested, but to be fair, I'll let One_divided have first dibs.
Were there any books or lights ?
- Victor.
[ 08 November 2001: Message edited by: reefburnaby ]
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Forum: DIY
11-08-2001, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,990
Input needed.... read this......
Hello,
Lighting control based on time of day (i.e. dawn and dusk). If you really kean...simulate seasons. If you have an Icecap, you can program the Icecap to dim gradually.
Flood alarm -...
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Forum: Reef
11-06-2001, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,602
Live Rock and Lights
Hello BCReefer,
That's 175W 5500K + some actinics over a 33 gal (or something that is 3 ft long) right ?
I would say yes if they are place correctly in the tank.
Since the cost between a...
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
11-06-2001, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,798
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Forum: Reef
11-06-2001, 12:44 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,602
Live Rock and Lights
Hello,
Another way is to measure ammonia, nitrite and nitrate. You'll notice that ammonia will spike first, then nitrite...then nitrate. Eventually, all three will converge to zero. When all...
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Forum: Reef
11-04-2001, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,735
The toll stands at the following so far..
Hello Darren,
If you need any of my frags to restock your tank, just give me a shout.
I have had this happen to my tank too...but my heater died in the off position. To prevent heater...
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Forum: Reef
11-04-2001, 02:55 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,735
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Forum: Pictures
11-03-2001, 02:16 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,811
Hood completed
Hi,
Nice hood...looks really good. I am just finishing my hood for my 90....doesn't look nearly as good as yours. Seven layers of polyurethane !!!!! Most cars (or grand pianos) don't even have...
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Forum: Reef
11-03-2001, 01:56 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,957
planned set-up...
Hello,
I think Calcium/Alk additives are easier with two part solutions. If money is really really no object...calcium reactor !!! Dosing kalk is a bit more involved...but they work and they...
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Forum: Lower Mainland
11-01-2001, 10:34 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,303
To those bringing frags for this meeting
Hello,
Same as before (price is negotiable) :
Red mushrooms
Green Star Polps
Green Furry Mushrooms
Brown/Orangeish Pacific Ricordea Mushrooms
Anybody have blue, purple or green mushrooms...
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Forum: Reef
11-01-2001, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,500
Brown Jelly Disease
Hello Sams,
http://www.tadreef.com/article/bacterial.htm
Hope that helps.
- Victor.
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Forum: Reef
11-01-2001, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 6,092
Skimmer and Lighting question
Hello Darren and Troy,
Okay...for a begineer -- more light is better. Just remember that most of the light output comes from the 6500K or 10000K PCs. The actinics contribute a small fraction...
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Forum: Reef
11-01-2001, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 6,092
Skimmer and Lighting question
Hello,
I don't know...I have a torch and a Candy Cane and they are under one 6500K 55W in a 20 gal. All happy and doubling in 12 months. 33 and 96W would be brighter than mine.
From Dr. Ron...
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Forum: Reef
11-01-2001, 01:40 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,957
planned set-up...
Hi,
Oh my gawd...$150 got you that much stuff !!!!! A new Hagen 50 gal is $150. Good deal images/smiles/icon_smile.gif
Mag 7 -- I have heard that these pumps have some problems with...
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Forum: Reef
11-01-2001, 01:14 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 6,092
Skimmer and Lighting question
Howdy,
...that $125 Bakpak sounds pretty good. Look at www.cprusa.com (http://www.cprusa.com) for details. Highly recommended and it hangs on the bak(hence, bakpak). If you are pretty good...
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Forum: Pictures
10-30-2001, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,342
Any Photo Tips?
Hello,
Taking a picture of a fish tank with a 35mm is quite tricky.
What kind of a problem are you having ?
- Victor.
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Forum: Reef
10-28-2001, 10:41 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,422
Opinion about Kent Products
Hello,
I currently use Kent Salt and their buffer. I have also used Instant Ocean. Both were good and no really big difference (expect price).
As for Kent salts having phosphate and...
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