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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 10-15-2011, 09:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,323
Posted By intarsiabox
LF - Anthelia & Xenia (Edm)

I'm starting a new seahorse tank and am looking for some Anthelia and Xenia in the Edmonton/Sherwood Park area. Also some leafy macro algae would be nice. Thanks!
Forum: Edmonton 10-15-2011, 08:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,577
Posted By intarsiabox
Coral magazine has a free app so you can read a...

Coral magazine has a free app so you can read a number of their magazines if this helps you or not.
Forum: Lounge 10-14-2011, 03:54 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,092
Posted By intarsiabox
I'm not offended, I already know I'm selfish...

I'm not offended, I already know I'm selfish because the wife told me so!
Forum: DIY 10-14-2011, 03:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,992
Posted By intarsiabox
One more thought then, when you have the valve...

One more thought then, when you have the valve open all the way and get noise at the drain are you talking where the water enters the pipe to be taken to the sump (top of the stand pipe)? I would get...
Forum: Reef 10-14-2011, 03:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,033
Posted By intarsiabox
The advantage of the Checkers is that you get a...

The advantage of the Checkers is that you get a definative answer on a test result rather than trying to match up a test tube to a color chart. So wheteher it's more accurate or not depends on an...
Forum: Reef 10-14-2011, 03:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,116
Posted By intarsiabox
Do you have a reactor to run a phosphate remover...

Do you have a reactor to run a phosphate remover in? I take it you never had a problem with your water source giving you algae problems before? Do a few water changes and manually remove as much...
Forum: DIY 10-14-2011, 03:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,992
Posted By intarsiabox
In my own experience I never put a valve on the...

In my own experience I never put a valve on the pipes going to the sump, only on my return pumps discharge line. I did it this way as only the amount of water you are returning to the tank with the...
Forum: Lighting Specific 10-14-2011, 03:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,636
Posted By intarsiabox
MH fixtures have glass over the bulbs to start...

MH fixtures have glass over the bulbs to start with as it absorbs some of the UV rays to make it safer. The bigger concern is to keep the brace clean as any dust, salt, etc will reduce the light to...
Forum: DIY 10-14-2011, 02:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,992
Posted By intarsiabox
Is the valve completely open and noisy or partly...

Is the valve completely open and noisy or partly closed?
Forum: Lighting Specific 10-14-2011, 02:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,636
Posted By intarsiabox
Why can't you have a light suspended over the...

Why can't you have a light suspended over the glass brace? If you're concerned about heat in that area just have a small fan blowing across it.
Forum: Lounge 10-06-2011, 02:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,919
Posted By intarsiabox
I hear ya. I usually use the desktop that's...

I hear ya. I usually use the desktop that's hooked up to my 55" and the phone only when I'm buying or selling something. Those tiny screens are awful. Oops, I just quoted a picture didn't I?
Forum: Lounge 10-06-2011, 02:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,919
Posted By intarsiabox
Never had any speed problems myself, everything...

Never had any speed problems myself, everything loads almost instantly on any of my devices including my smart phone. Who's your service provider?
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 09-30-2011, 04:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,096
Posted By intarsiabox
I gave up my concerns about this type of stuff....

I gave up my concerns about this type of stuff. It's got to the point were breathing is unhealthy and anything that doesn't stay airborne ends up in our food. Don't get me wrong, I like free range...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 09-30-2011, 03:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,096
Posted By intarsiabox
It also comes directly from the RO unit...

It also comes directly from the RO unit manufacturers. My directions that came with my unit specifically state to not drink the DI water, only the RO water. So I can't see the manufacturer putting...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 09-22-2011, 03:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 980
Posted By intarsiabox
LF Tank Edmonton Area

I don't know if anyone has one but I'll try anyway! Looking for a 36"L x 24"W x 20"H tank with an external overflow. Thanks!
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 09-22-2011, 03:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,362
Posted By intarsiabox
Wing's, the soya sauce company, sells food grade...

Wing's, the soya sauce company, sells food grade barrels. When I got mine it was $15 for a barrel with a small top opening or $20 for a barrel with an almost full top two piece screw on lid. If you...
Forum: Reef 09-20-2011, 02:00 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,931
Posted By intarsiabox
I have been to the box store in Edmonton a number...

I have been to the box store in Edmonton a number of times over the years and have been asked about my tank size and how long it's been set up by quite a few of the staff before selling me any live...
Forum: Reef 09-17-2011, 03:25 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,260
Posted By intarsiabox
Keep an eye out in the buy/sell section for...

Keep an eye out in the buy/sell section for something you want in Calgary. Then give yourself a couple of hours to buy the item because I have found that canreefers love to talk about their tanks!...
Forum: Ponds & Koi 09-17-2011, 02:39 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 291,844
Posted By intarsiabox
I was think of getting something similar as well....

I was think of getting something similar as well. There's a number of motion sensor activated items for keeping cats out of flower beds so I'll have to look into these when the time comes.

The...
Forum: Ponds & Koi 09-17-2011, 02:09 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 291,844
Posted By intarsiabox
No lawn but just trading one type of maintenance...

No lawn but just trading one type of maintenance for another. I had a 6' by 14' pond for 10 years at my old house and I figure it only takes about 2 minutes a week to mow that size of grass compared...
Forum: Reef 08-30-2011, 03:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,605
Posted By intarsiabox
A day or two in the sun will get rid of the green...

A day or two in the sun will get rid of the green and turn the rock white again.
Forum: Lighting Specific 08-26-2011, 05:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,528
Posted By intarsiabox
There is always a risk of fire with MH units...

There is always a risk of fire with MH units (anything electronic for that matter), some more so than others. Apartment insurance is cheap, especially compared to having your wages garnished for the...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 08-26-2011, 03:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,604
Posted By intarsiabox
My urchins take care of any turf algae, the only...

My urchins take care of any turf algae, the only problem is they also like coralline too.
Forum: DIY 08-26-2011, 03:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,103
Posted By intarsiabox
The tank will be around 900 lbs when full and...

The tank will be around 900 lbs when full and would cause a lot of damage if the stand can't support that much weight. I would look up DIY tanks stands and build a 2x4 frame inside the cabinet...
Forum: Edmonton 08-21-2011, 04:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,442
Posted By intarsiabox
As suggested by Grizz a pen type tester is...

As suggested by Grizz a pen type tester is completely safe to use. The one I use is by Fluke but others are available. The tester detects current through the insulation of the wires and is made of...
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