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Forum: Pictures 09-21-2010, 05:18 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,860
Posted By fkshiu
Yes it does. It's what marketers call "creating...

Yes it does. It's what marketers call "creating buzz".
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 09-20-2010, 06:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,232
Posted By fkshiu
FS: 2 x 24" T5 Tek reflectors (Vancouver)

Never used before. The superior gull-wing style.

http://oceanaquatics.com/store/product/2565/TekII-T5-Retrofit-Reflector-24/

$20 for the pair
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 09-20-2010, 06:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 918
Posted By fkshiu
bump

bump
Forum: Reef 09-20-2010, 06:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,099
Posted By fkshiu
I'll revive this old thread in response to...

I'll revive this old thread in response to reef_to_reef mentioning that he's seen B/W maximas in Hamilton and Toronto. Those may well have been gold maximas which can appear black and white when...
Forum: Reef 09-20-2010, 12:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,688
Posted By fkshiu
Put him in your sump. Feed him and love him and...

Put him in your sump. Feed him and love him and one day he'll grow up big and strong like this guy:
http://www.oregonreef.com/sub_worm.htm
Forum: Oceanic Corals 09-19-2010, 06:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,325
Posted By fkshiu
Good luck man. Everyone understands the...

Good luck man. Everyone understands the challenges of raising a young family must supersede the challenges of starting a new small business.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 09-18-2010, 07:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 918
Posted By fkshiu
FS: UV/HOB filter/autofeeder/food (vancouver)

1. Aqua UV Advantage 2000+ (15W) - needs a new bulb
http://www.pondsonlinecanada.com/filter4d.htm
SOLD!!!

2. Penguin Emperor 400 dual biowheel HOB filter (w/intake extension and 4 carbon...
Forum: Reef 09-18-2010, 07:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,537
Posted By fkshiu
I'm guessing he means "2 to 3 gallons in one...

I'm guessing he means "2 to 3 gallons in one hour". 23 gallons in one hour is called a running tap - no household RO/DI unit will do that volume.

And in respect of the OP, many modern cars can...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 09-16-2010, 05:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,933
Posted By fkshiu
I have had the same osmolator going for over 4...

I have had the same osmolator going for over 4 years now and still going strong (knock on wood). The sensor gets a good cleaning every few months with a scrub and vinegar dip and the pump gets...
Forum: DIY 09-15-2010, 05:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,688
Posted By fkshiu
Cleansing enemas.

Cleansing enemas.
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 09-15-2010, 12:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,896
Posted By fkshiu
What my comments and all the other comments are...

What my comments and all the other comments are getting at is that the same company makes both BK and Vertex Alpha Cones: Royal Exclusiv.

So at their price point the Alpha Cones are great buys.
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 09-14-2010, 11:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,896
Posted By fkshiu
Vertex Alpha Cone = BK.

Vertex Alpha Cone = BK.
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 09-14-2010, 07:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,865
Posted By fkshiu
So what if the bulb is non-standard? As long as...

So what if the bulb is non-standard? As long as Ikea's around, the bulbs should be available. And you don't need all that much light to see around inside a cabinet unless it's really big.
...
Forum: Reef 09-14-2010, 06:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,406
Posted By fkshiu
+1 for ROX carbon from BRS. Good value and...

+1 for ROX carbon from BRS.

Good value and it's about the least dusty carbon I've ever used.
Forum: Reef 09-13-2010, 07:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,496
Posted By fkshiu
The Vertex has a larger capacity and uses larger...

The Vertex has a larger capacity and uses larger fittings (1/2" vs 3/8") so you can run more flow through the pellets to keep them tumbling.

I use a phosban 150 and it works fine. So people have...
Forum: Reef 09-13-2010, 06:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,496
Posted By fkshiu
1. Phosban 150 2. Pellets 3. Pump of some...

1. Phosban 150
2. Pellets
3. Pump of some sort (Maxijet 1200 most commonly, but I run a manifold off my Eheim 1260)
4. Plastic stitch meshing (available at Michael's for about $3)
Forum: Reef 09-11-2010, 06:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,936
Posted By fkshiu
Yeah, their coral tank is pretty sad looking for...

Yeah, their coral tank is pretty sad looking for a public aquaria. Last time I checked it had pretty much been overrun by blue mushrooms. I've always wondered what kind of surge system they used in...
Forum: Reef 09-10-2010, 06:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,803
Posted By fkshiu
How much was it?

How much was it?
Forum: Reef 09-09-2010, 09:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,792
Posted By fkshiu
Do the elastic band thing and hope for the best. ...

Do the elastic band thing and hope for the best. You may have to take measures to protect the clam if shrimp and other scavengers start taking an interest in it because of some tissue damage they...
Forum: Reef 09-09-2010, 06:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,936
Posted By fkshiu
The main problem is access. As you know, water...

The main problem is access. As you know, water is very heavy. Lugging huge containers of it from boat to shore to car to your house is a huge hassle even if you live right next to the water. Van...
Forum: Reef 09-09-2010, 06:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,627
Posted By fkshiu
You could also drip kalk at the same time to...

You could also drip kalk at the same time to raise pH.
Forum: Reef 09-08-2010, 04:58 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,174
Posted By fkshiu
It did happen to regular glass - the original...

It did happen to regular glass - the original panel cracked in exactly the same place. I highly doubt this had anything to do with the Starphire. For more likely it was caused by how the rest of...
Forum: Reef 09-08-2010, 06:03 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,174
Posted By fkshiu
I feel for you man. Been there and done that...

I feel for you man. Been there and done that with a cracked tank in the middle of the night if you recall. ;)

I'll try to come by soon to give you a hand.
Forum: Reef 09-08-2010, 05:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,433
Posted By fkshiu
Snails, unfortunately, can't get underneath the...

Snails, unfortunately, can't get underneath the shroud. But more importantly, you must clean the magnet housing inside the pump because calcium will invariably build up inside over time. Roger...
Forum: Reef 09-07-2010, 05:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,501
Posted By fkshiu
Substrates are ticking time bombs that have...

Substrates are ticking time bombs that have killed almost as many tanks as faulty heaters. So much crap gets built up and locked in there especially hydrogen sulphide gas which gets released when...
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