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Forum: DIY 04-08-2010, 07:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,387
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Basically what you want to do is to fill your...

Basically what you want to do is to fill your sump to the highest water level you want it to be in case of a power outage, have all your tanks plumbed and to the point where they are just about to...
Forum: Reef 04-08-2010, 07:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,981
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
nice story about the clam but damn that maroon...

nice story about the clam but damn that maroon clown is spectacular.

Doug
Forum: Lounge 04-07-2010, 08:15 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,956
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
You'll soon find out just how many cats are in...

You'll soon find out just how many cats are in your neigbourhood... meow all freaking day meow meow meow...alllllll day!!!!

Doug
Forum: Lounge 04-07-2010, 08:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,445
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Not sure about Naui but if you take your course...

Not sure about Naui but if you take your course through a Padi shop you can do your class room and pool work locally and then go somewhere warm to do your open water dives. Somewhere warmm... warm...
Forum: DIY 04-07-2010, 07:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,387
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Dean the size of sump depends on the size of...

Dean the size of sump depends on the size of return pumps you go with and the size of bulkheads depends on how much water you want returned to the sump. A 500 gph return pump may lose a lot of head...
Forum: Reef 04-07-2010, 07:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,477
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
The clean back looks sterile to me, as Naesco...

The clean back looks sterile to me, as Naesco said the growth provides shelter for a number of critters. I think the coraline algae looks wonderful on the back.

Doug
Forum: Reef 04-07-2010, 07:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,234
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
buckets, pails, airstones, borrow heaters if you...

buckets, pails, airstones, borrow heaters if you can... moving a tank is a big process. I can give you some old IO buckets if you need. Sorry, I didn't notice you weren't local.

Doug
Forum: Reef 04-07-2010, 07:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,060
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
If you want an HOB filter, I would suggest you...

If you want an HOB filter, I would suggest you consider is the Magnum 350 by Marineland. There are two versions I believe, one is an HOB the other sits on the floor with hoses to and from the...
Forum: Fauna Marin Reviews 03-09-2009, 08:57 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,542
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
You mean we have to wait 25 years for the rest? ...

You mean we have to wait 25 years for the rest?

This is amazing to follow.

Doug
Forum: DIY 03-09-2009, 08:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,427
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Hey GSP, I was looking at the two part as well,...

Hey GSP, I was looking at the two part as well, the calcium chloride dihydrate can be substituted with Kent Turbo Calcium if I'm not mistaken. I used Dow Flake that I bought from Surrey Building...
Forum: Reef 03-07-2009, 05:03 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,434
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
I know it's way to late to tell you what you...

I know it's way to late to tell you what you should do but, if there is a next time...

When I was a dive instructor I got to meet and work with a lot of people who worked in tropcial waters. One...
Forum: Reef 03-07-2009, 04:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,715
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Wendell used to sell them at Ocean Aquatics, I...

Wendell used to sell them at Ocean Aquatics, I know J&L has starters too.

Douglas
Forum: Reef 02-23-2009, 07:03 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,036
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Talking One nice thing about trying vodka dosing is I can...

One nice thing about trying vodka dosing is I can say to the girlfriend, "but honey I have to make sure it hasn't gone bad" One for the aquarium, a few for me...
Forum: Reef 02-23-2009, 05:58 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,036
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
One thing for sure about Zeo, you don't just dump...

One thing for sure about Zeo, you don't just dump it in once or twice a month and sit back and watch the whole show. It forces people to do daily maintenance, 3 drops of this twice a week, 3 of that...
Forum: Freshwater 02-22-2009, 06:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,478
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
I'm with Rbacchiega, rainbow fish all the way. ...

I'm with Rbacchiega, rainbow fish all the way. No plants at all though....well how about some small africn cichlids, the rainbow fish will do fine with them. N. brichardi are nice and active...
Forum: Freshwater 02-22-2009, 06:03 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,034
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
If you go to "the krib" site, and do a search on...

If you go to "the krib" site, and do a search on PMDD, Poor mans dosing drops, you'll find some articles on making your own fertilizer for planted tanks. You can pick up the ingredients between a...
Forum: Reef 02-10-2009, 06:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,752
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Dont worry about the brown stuff, just detrius...

Dont worry about the brown stuff, just detrius and yes those are pods. As for the shock, dunno.... any other electrical sources near? Is it sitting on or near any thing metal like a heater vent etc?...
Forum: Reef 02-07-2009, 12:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,860
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Well, hopefully they are nice and clean cut...

Well, hopefully they are nice and clean cut because if one of them is a tramp the other may end up with a case of crabs.. or worse... Oh my I couldn't resist, sorry.

Nice pic, cool stuff, they...
Forum: Reef 02-07-2009, 12:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,345
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
As long as the water is sterilized I see no...

As long as the water is sterilized I see no problem other than you'll need to dillute it for rotifers, they need a different SG. 1.017 if I remember. Once it's sterilized I guess run it through a...
Forum: Marine Fish 02-06-2009, 08:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,390
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Reeferious, where do you collect your crabs to...

Reeferious, where do you collect your crabs to feed it?? Burrard inlet is very dirty, I'd be scared of introducing chemicals/bacteria into my tank.

Douglas
Forum: Marine Fish 02-06-2009, 08:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,543
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
To raise Ca and Alk together try a little Kalk,...

To raise Ca and Alk together try a little Kalk, use the calculator to figure out how much to add to your top off water.

http://home.comcast.net/~jdieck1/chemcalc.html

Enter your present Ca and...
Forum: Marine Fish 02-06-2009, 07:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,179
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Cleaner shrimp do well in small groups, they'll...

Cleaner shrimp do well in small groups, they'll breed and provide planktonic food for fish and corals. A lot of people say garlic doesn't work, there is evidence to support this if you look around. ...
Forum: Marine Fish 02-06-2009, 07:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,233
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
When I had a fox face it was out right away, I...

When I had a fox face it was out right away, I had it with a small sailfin tang. Together they kept my 90 gallon spotless. I've always liked fox faces.

Douglas
Forum: Reef 02-06-2009, 06:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,959
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
If you make up some water before you add any fish...

If you make up some water before you add any fish to the QT tank you can store the water in CLEAN used milk jugs (the 4l ones). Sponge filter is awsome, to get the cycle going just use a couple...
Forum: Reef 02-06-2009, 06:48 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,862
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Have you replaced the test kits? I found as...

Have you replaced the test kits? I found as someone else mentioned that there can be a huge difference in readings between test kits. I like the salifert kits but I haven't tried elios. I'd suspect...
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