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Forum: New to the Hobby 07-24-2003, 11:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,112
Posted By Van down by the river
Periclimenes pedersoni Pederson Cleaner Shrimp ...

Periclimenes pedersoni
Pederson Cleaner Shrimp

They are from the Caribbean so they would be only available from through LA shipments or direct.
2.5 cm
A cleaner associated with Codylactis...
Forum: Reef 07-23-2003, 07:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,186
Posted By Van down by the river
Some crabs will tolerate lower salinity,...

Some crabs will tolerate lower salinity, especially if their range includes tidal zone and surf zone habitat they can be extremely hardy. It's still worth a try.
Forum: Calgary 07-23-2003, 06:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,871
Posted By Van down by the river
Sorry Delphinus my mistake Peace? :smile: , ...

Sorry Delphinus my mistake Peace? :smile: ,

When I said there is no difference, I qouted and refered to the question;


My mistake was adding your qoute, as yes their is a difference between...
Forum: Calgary 07-23-2003, 04:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,871
Posted By Van down by the river
Price is usually and indicator. Wild caught are...

Price is usually and indicator. Wild caught are usually cheaper. Sometimes if they are locally bred the price is the same or close.



There is no difference. They are the same fish, sometimes...
Forum: Reef 07-21-2003, 07:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,504
Posted By Van down by the river
Hey Rich what was the discount? I find the prices...

Hey Rich what was the discount? I find the prices at
fishbookstor.com are very reasonable. I've bought many from them. He always ships quickly and packs well.
...
Forum: Lounge 07-21-2003, 06:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,585
Posted By Van down by the river
Don't count on it in Vancouver or Victoria...

Don't count on it in Vancouver or Victoria anytime soon.
It takes a considerable effort to put them on and we don't even have a formal club. The last club was gasping it's last breath at the...
Forum: Reef 07-20-2003, 10:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,711
Posted By Van down by the river
Basically, if it's too small to attach to they...

Basically, if it's too small to attach to they will eat it.

They are extremely fast swimmers with a strong tail equipped for bursts of speed. If you choose to go ahead anyways and put them in a...
Forum: Lounge 07-20-2003, 09:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,737
Posted By Van down by the river
I'm on Telus and have been for 2 years, I had an...

I'm on Telus and have been for 2 years, I had an initial problem for 2-3 days when I first signed up, since then it's been great. My connection is very fast, I can download a friends episode (250 MB)...
Forum: New to the Hobby 07-16-2003, 09:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,170
Posted By Van down by the river
Quickwipes by Coralife are great for acrylic and...

Quickwipes by Coralife are great for acrylic and small tanks or hard to get places.
Forum: New to the Hobby 07-16-2003, 09:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,514
Posted By Van down by the river
http://www.mywhitecourt.com/gallery/view_photo.php...

http://www.mywhitecourt.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=album08&id=ident0003

This is a Feather Duster
Branchiomma curtum
It will reproduce easily in your reef and is a filter feeder.
Forum: New to the Hobby 07-16-2003, 09:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,514
Posted By Van down by the river
http://www.mywhitecourt.com/gallery/view_photo.php...

http://www.mywhitecourt.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=album08&id=worm0021This worm is a peanut worm.
Sipunculida sp.
A harmless detritivore living in your rocks.
...
Forum: Reef 07-14-2003, 10:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,466
Posted By Van down by the river
Hello Jeff, I've built many many tanks and I'd...

Hello Jeff,
I've built many many tanks and I'd say use Styrofoam. It helps distribute the weight evenly across the bottom pane of glass. It also compensates for uneven spots or pressure points on...
Forum: Reef 07-14-2003, 10:19 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,156
Posted By Van down by the river
It is better than aqua cultured, although I've...

It is better than aqua cultured, although I've seen some nice aquaculture(Walt smith) I would buy it more for it's shape and conservation value than the organisms on it.



feather dusters are a...
Forum: Reef 07-14-2003, 09:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,527
Posted By Van down by the river
My experience was with a full temperate system...

My experience was with a full temperate system with a temp of 50-55C
and we have more humid weather here. The range would be less drastic for you. I don't think you will have a problem.

If you...
Forum: Reef 07-14-2003, 08:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,156
Posted By Van down by the river
Killed/Cured Rock

I agree with teevee,
Even "cured" rock can cause ammonia spikes although they are substantially less drastic than uncured rock. Personally It is beyond me why anyone would want "KILLED", I...
Forum: Reef 07-14-2003, 06:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,527
Posted By Van down by the river
That is correct Brad, but I think a blind eye...

That is correct Brad,
but I think a blind eye is turned to personal use collecting of small amounts. A fisheries officer may ask you to have a regular fishing license.

You don't see them...
Forum: Reef 07-14-2003, 06:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,527
Posted By Van down by the river
The chiller may be expensive but the animals are...

The chiller may be expensive but the animals are almost free if you travel to the coast.
One note to remember when designing a temperate tank is to use thicker glass or preferable acrylic to...
Forum: Reef 07-14-2003, 06:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,527
Posted By Van down by the river
Hello Beverly, I think asking someone from...

Hello Beverly,
I think asking someone from Vancouver Island to go collecting at low tide for you might give you some interesting critters. They can box it up, and send it. most of the tidal zone...
Forum: Pictures 07-07-2003, 06:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,266
Posted By Van down by the river
I'd agree with DJ88 as I've already mentioned to...

I'd agree with DJ88 as I've already mentioned to teevee.
Exerpt from PM:

You will soon have a very large dull, blueish gray brown fish that will be a problem in a reef. I know Scott Michaels...
Forum: Reef 07-04-2003, 05:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,918
Posted By Van down by the river
It's my favorite too, I'm waiting for him to...

It's my favorite too, I'm waiting for him to change it so I can steal it! :biggrin:
Forum: DIY 06-30-2003, 11:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,677
Posted By Van down by the river
I have about half a dozen reflectors that will...

I have about half a dozen reflectors that will fit two 48" tubes. they are all like new. I'm in Vancouver but they are light so shipping would be cheap.
I was thinking $25 each
Forum: Reef 06-30-2003, 11:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,905
Posted By Van down by the river
When we Assume........

First off I've never shopped at AI as I'm in Vancouver and they are in Edmonton. What bothered me about this post was, like many times in the past on this board and RC, everyone is quick to make an...
Forum: Lounge 06-22-2003, 11:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,028
Posted By Van down by the river
Definitely go to court teevee, I've beaten a few...

Definitely go to court teevee, I've beaten a few tickets, even when the cop showed up. I would play more of the sympathy route before you say they do it too. That will just pi$$ them off. Unless of...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 06-22-2003, 07:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,615
Posted By Van down by the river
No harm in that, why don't you post the link.

No harm in that, why don't you post the link.
Forum: Lounge 06-22-2003, 12:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,675
Posted By Van down by the river
Congratulations Wendell! A new reefer is born.

Congratulations Wendell!
A new reefer is born.
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