Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific
10-24-2017, 01:47 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 26,334
Bubble magus
Ugh, im getting pretty frustrated with my BM5 also. Its very eratic and does whatever it wants. When i got it i did a vinegar bath overnight put it in the sump on lowest water level, it eventually...
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
10-24-2017, 01:38 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,658
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Forum: Reef
10-23-2017, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 159,197
Just for fun
Well I was over at Pisces flatworm farm and snapped a pic just for fun. $18.99 for a tube. "do not use below water"...... it is what it is. And what it is, is very good silicone!...
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Forum: Reef
10-23-2017, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 159,197
SCS1200
Ive always used SCS1200. Freshwater/saltwater/my own bathtub.... I have called GE and talked to a rep. They have been sued due to bond failure in aquariums so they added the "not for aquariums" to...
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Forum: Tank Journal
10-23-2017, 12:29 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 15,255
Let the RO drizzle
All plumbed & Level. I forgot how time consuming plumbing is when your very particular/OCD.
https://i.imgur.com/jt87PEcl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/EUgJDZLl.jpg
And now the fill...... or slow...
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Forum: Marine Fish
10-22-2017, 05:34 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 10,835
Blenny
I would have to say Lawnmower blenny(sailfin). this guy is always up to somthing.
His newest trick is going and sitting on the powerhead and taking a huge dump! wow what a jackass. but I love him!
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Forum: Tank Journal
10-21-2017, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 15,255
the start of plumbing
pic of the filter sock workings and full setup before plumbing.
https://i.imgur.com/AP7x0zKl.jpg
Tried 5% auto window tint instead of black paint this time.
https://i.imgur.com/bZ7zKwIl.jpg
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Forum: Tank Journal
10-20-2017, 09:47 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 15,255
90 Gallon Mixed Reef Tank Newbie
Going to start a separate thread for my new 90g tank build.
tank and stand built. Currently building sump....
https://i.imgur.com/WEwkSQol.jpg
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only)
10-20-2017, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,829
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only)
10-20-2017, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,829
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Forum: Tank Journal
10-20-2017, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 13,216
Some wierd shit!
So I have been peeking in on my tank after lights out with a flashlight and it seems that after my mandarin goes to sleep on the sand the skunk cleaner shrimp goes and collects her up and holds her...
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only)
10-20-2017, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,829
Well who would have thought that an old dull...
Well who would have thought that an old dull starrett wood/metal holesaw and a handful of sand/water would grind through glass.... My $10 powerfist drill definitely paid for itself today. The hole is...
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only)
10-19-2017, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,829
Well after calling around to some more glass...
Well after calling around to some more glass shops I found one that will "try" to cut the hole @ 90$hr shop rate and if they break the piece I still pay the shop time and go home with broken glass....
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only)
10-19-2017, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,829
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Forum: Tank Journal
10-19-2017, 05:04 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 13,216
Just got lucky as hell I guess..... was eating...
Just got lucky as hell I guess..... was eating mysis when I got it. I still stocked the fuge with pods as I was doubtful.
The real question is if I get another one and keep them in the sump will...
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only)
10-19-2017, 04:11 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,829
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only)
10-19-2017, 03:40 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,829
Cut my glass
The 4" hole is for a filter sock..... I don't feel there is an issue with it being difficult or not its just a matter of finding a holesaw.
clamping a piece of plywood with the same size hole as...
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only)
10-19-2017, 02:12 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,829
LF 4" diamond glass holesaw. Calgary
I am looking for a 4" diamond holesaw to make a hole in a sump part for a filter sock. anyone have one I can buy/borrow?
I see new ones for $50-$60 but I only forsee ever using it for 1 hole....
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Forum: Tank Journal
10-19-2017, 01:50 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 13,216
Mandarin sex
Picked up a small spotted mandarin from a fellow reefer. Its eating mysis already. Can anyone tell me if its male or female?
https://i.imgur.com/FH4WeBZl.jpg
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
10-15-2017, 06:17 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,876
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Forum: Tank Journal
10-14-2017, 04:01 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 13,216
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Forum: Tank Journal
10-14-2017, 03:26 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 13,216
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Forum: Tank Journal
10-14-2017, 01:36 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 13,216
Good things
Well I think the bio pellets and huge water change have done the trick. everything is looking good again and water perams are rock solid.
Also added a skunk cleaner shrimp. he just hides behind a...
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
10-12-2017, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,561
mmmm Pods
Hey what part of Calgary are you in?
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
10-07-2017, 06:26 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,963
Thanks
Awesome Chalice awesome price!
Thanks
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