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Forum: Reef 03-07-2007, 05:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,111
Posted By Dale
Hi Doug, The Naso is a grazing herbivore so...

Hi Doug,

The Naso is a grazing herbivore so the main part of its diet should be algae and seaweed. You can try commercial varieties of red and green seaweeds and tender romaine etc... but I have...
Forum: Reef 03-06-2007, 05:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,359
Posted By Dale
Hi ticketyboo. I've been experimenting on...

Hi ticketyboo.

I've been experimenting on and off with a coldwater/temperate system for about a year and a half now. Here is a link to my thread....
Forum: DIY 02-28-2007, 07:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,281
Posted By Dale
That first shot was after one coat of Krylon...

That first shot was after one coat of Krylon fusion spray paint. I eventually used two coats.
Forum: DIY 02-28-2007, 05:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,281
Posted By Dale
May be... may be not? ...

May be... may be not?

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d190/fishherder/100_2753.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d190/fishherder/100_2769.jpg
...
Forum: DIY 02-28-2007, 05:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,281
Posted By Dale
That's weird :mrgreen: ...

That's weird :mrgreen:

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d190/fishherder/100_2738.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d190/fishherder/100_3023.jpg
Forum: Reef 02-20-2007, 02:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,393
Posted By Dale
Nice photography! (check out the pics of the...

Nice photography! (check out the pics of the pipefish)
It took me a while to figure out they were selling those pics (I'm a little slow I know). I often admire the European sense of style and...
Forum: Reef 02-20-2007, 01:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,393
Posted By Dale
Thanks Colin. BTW - Who's your photographer?...

Thanks Colin.
BTW - Who's your photographer? that avatar looks just like you :mrgreen:
Forum: Edmonton 02-16-2007, 06:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,242
Posted By Dale
Hi E-Treme, FWIW I've set up quite a few SW...

Hi E-Treme,
FWIW I've set up quite a few SW tanks and have never used R/O water to start (unless it's a little Nano). I just use tap water and conditioner. Your tank will have to cycle anyways...
Forum: DIY 02-12-2007, 04:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 824
Posted By Dale
Hi Doug Are you looking for a solinoid type...

Hi Doug
Are you looking for a solinoid type switch or a simple float valve?
Kent makes both kinds and I know that Mike at Hidden Reef can get both. He has the simple float valves in stock now.
Forum: Reef 02-08-2007, 04:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,582
Posted By Dale
Tril - would not spending anything include the...

Tril - would not spending anything include the shipping?
Forum: Freshwater 02-06-2007, 06:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,142
Posted By Dale
I've used flourite with good results - natural...

I've used flourite with good results - natural rust shale look with excellent runner development (contorted val's). One problem I encountered was the amount of rinsing I had to do but I always...
Forum: Reef 02-06-2007, 02:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,215
Posted By Dale
I would tend to agree with that in general if the...

I would tend to agree with that in general if the fish is coming from the wild (as opposed to someones trade in). My sense is that adult fish may have their feeding habits set and find it harder to...
Forum: Reef 02-05-2007, 06:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,215
Posted By Dale
Sounds like a nice set up :smile: I also agree...

Sounds like a nice set up :smile:
I also agree that a Q tank can be quite stressful as most are kept quite barren in case meds are needed. One advantage though is being able to run it dark (no...
Forum: Freshwater 02-05-2007, 05:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,142
Posted By Dale
I don't have the dedication for such high...

I don't have the dedication for such high maintenance systems either. That 140 was started with the left overs from my 33G. and I slowly filled it in by repeatedly striking cuttings. If that's the...
Forum: Reef 02-05-2007, 04:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,215
Posted By Dale
Hi Kevin. Your tang could be experiencing...

Hi Kevin.
Your tang could be experiencing stress for many reasons, some might be beyond your ability to detect (ammonia damage via shipping, internal parasites, severe mental distress etc...)
A...
Forum: Freshwater 02-02-2007, 06:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,142
Posted By Dale
I think it depends on how serious you plan to be....

I think it depends on how serious you plan to be.
If you're not planning a Dutch or Amano style tank then you could probably consider it moderate; just don't go for the more high light demanding...
Forum: Freshwater 02-02-2007, 06:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,142
Posted By Dale
Another benefit to Eco Complete is that it tends...

Another benefit to Eco Complete is that it tends to hold the roots better than Laterite. That being said I have also had good success using crushed granite (chicken grit) at $8 / 50lb. bag at...
Forum: Q&A 02-02-2007, 05:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,551
Posted By Dale
Have you considered subscribing to the threads...

Have you considered subscribing to the threads you like?
Above the message box is a tool bar with an icon for thread tools. Click on this for a drop down that allows you to subscribe to the thread....
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 01-25-2007, 04:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,308
Posted By Dale
Sorry I can't help. I just went through the same...

Sorry I can't help. I just went through the same issue. Now I've got about 5 gallons of them in my FW sump along with 5 bags of ceramics left over from old powerfilters etc...
Everything old is new...
Forum: Freshwater 01-15-2007, 06:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,572
Posted By Dale
I would agree with trill. I ran the exact same...

I would agree with trill. I ran the exact same set up on a heavily planted tank for a year (4X96W 10,000K PC's / no CO2) and had some limited problems with algae etc... but the growth rate and...
Forum: Reef 01-15-2007, 05:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,046
Posted By Dale
As stated; I've used a couple of ounces of bleach...

As stated; I've used a couple of ounces of bleach in an icecream pail. Just let it sit on the porch for a couple of days (don't let the dog drink it - cats... well that's up to you) and rinse the...
Forum: Reef 01-08-2007, 05:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,266
Posted By Dale
I don't know about you.. but I am blue green...

I don't know about you.. but I am blue green colour blind :smile:

Just some thoughts.

I routinely use a Salifert pH test kit and find the colour difference between say 8.3 and 8.0 pretty easy...
Forum: DIY 01-02-2007, 11:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,448
Posted By Dale
ABS fittings can be used in aquariums. they are...

ABS fittings can be used in aquariums. they are not rated for potable water applications because most ABS is cell cast and is not designed to withstand the high pressures used in potable water...
Forum: DIY 01-01-2007, 01:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,448
Posted By Dale
Do you have to glue it Neil (threaded/ non...

Do you have to glue it Neil (threaded/ non threaded)? I don't glue the threaded variety.
Forum: Lounge 12-29-2006, 11:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,209
Posted By Dale
sign me up :smile:

sign me up :smile:
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