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Forum: Edmonton 04-02-2012, 02:32 AM
Replies: 20
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Posted By tt101
i know, i agree and thanks for the links. there...

i know, i agree and thanks for the links. there is just so much crap online and so much false info that i would rather ask on here and get opinions from people who have had reef tanks themelves
Forum: FOWLR 04-02-2012, 02:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,981
Posted By tt101
lol its a lot to take in at once....i spend hours...

lol its a lot to take in at once....i spend hours studying reef aquarium info and its funny because even when i've built a good foundaton on one subject i find something new to learn. its a huge jump...
Forum: FOWLR 04-02-2012, 01:42 AM
Replies: 22
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Posted By tt101
i wouldn't say "clueless" but i would say still...

i wouldn't say "clueless" but i would say still new and learning as i go along
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 04-02-2012, 01:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,754
Posted By tt101
hi, yeah im still in the search for a...

hi,
yeah im still in the search for a skimmer.....but seeing as how you live in calgary how would we go about getting it here to edmonton?
Forum: Edmonton 04-01-2012, 06:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,461
Posted By tt101
hahahah lol fine fine, i am now putting down the...

hahahah lol fine fine, i am now putting down the test kits. what is alkilinity? what does it do lol? and i have a calcium test but im not touching it until i actually have anything in the water and...
Forum: Edmonton 04-01-2012, 05:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,461
Posted By tt101
thanks guys....honestly i have been stressing...

thanks guys....honestly i have been stressing like crazy because i was worried that my tank would be uninhabitable and that i would end up with a steamy boal of fish soup because of the pH and now...
Forum: FOWLR 04-01-2012, 05:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,981
Posted By tt101
thanks and i think your right. its more about the...

thanks and i think your right. its more about the consistency then it is about getting the exact ph. mine has been really consistent so im pretty happy with that. what is alkilinity and how is it...
Forum: Edmonton 04-01-2012, 03:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,461
Posted By tt101
REALLY?!?! why not? this has got me super curious

REALLY?!?! why not? this has got me super curious
Forum: Edmonton 04-01-2012, 03:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,461
Posted By tt101
sorry guys i should have specified that i meant...

sorry guys i should have specified that i meant people in edmonton.....i wanna see the validity of my test kit:wink:
Forum: Edmonton 04-01-2012, 03:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,461
Posted By tt101
what is your tap water pH

hey everyone,
i tested my tank water at 8.6 {still cycling} and then tested my tap water at 7.6.....and that got me thinking, is my test kit off? just wondering what everyone else here is reading on...
Forum: FOWLR 04-01-2012, 01:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,981
Posted By tt101
looking online i can see a few people posting...

looking online i can see a few people posting that we have higher pH water here in edmonton....maybe this kit is accurate. now to go and test lemon juice lol
Forum: FOWLR 04-01-2012, 12:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,981
Posted By tt101
i know it says good until 2014 so its still...

i know it says good until 2014 so its still relatively new...i didn't check the manufacture date but i should have. i like your idea about testing something with a known ph.....maybe i'll go test...
Forum: FOWLR 03-31-2012, 11:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,981
Posted By tt101
oh sorry....just realized there are different...

oh sorry....just realized there are different master test kits........yeah by nutrafin
Forum: FOWLR 03-31-2012, 11:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,981
Posted By tt101
im using the master test kit, liquid pH tester....

im using the master test kit, liquid pH tester. im not using the paper pH testing thing.



im following the directions word by word....5 ml's of the water and 3 drops of the liquid tester....
Forum: FOWLR 03-31-2012, 11:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,981
Posted By tt101
alright i tested fresh out of the tap and it was...

alright i tested fresh out of the tap and it was pH of 7.6 which actually amazes me considering i have kept so many fresh water fish in here that would have needed lower pH
Forum: FOWLR 03-31-2012, 10:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,981
Posted By tt101
i dont have any livestock in there, its been...

i dont have any livestock in there, its been about a week since i started cycling. i havent tested the pH directly out of the tap but i'll do that now and post the results...
Forum: FOWLR 03-31-2012, 09:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,981
Posted By tt101
why is my pH so high

hey everyone,
i tested my tank with liquid pH testers and im getting 8.6 consistently....im worried because i think thats too high.....its consistent and not changing so is it possible to keep fish,...
Forum: Polls 03-31-2012, 06:48 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 17,513
Posted By tt101
i totally agree with you, im just going to go...

i totally agree with you, im just going to go skimerless when i have a really low stocking level and when i add more stock i'll put a skimmer in.
thanks
Forum: Polls 03-31-2012, 08:32 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 17,513
Posted By tt101
i really like all the varying views on...

i really like all the varying views on skimming...i also like how everyone kept it peaceful and we respect each others opinions...i was worried it would turn into a huge battle of opinions but im...
Forum: Polls 03-30-2012, 11:16 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 17,513
Posted By tt101
being totally new to the hobby i keep hearing...

being totally new to the hobby i keep hearing opinions from both side of the fence...some even claim that protein skimming removes useful nutrients from the water is that true? does that effect how...
Forum: Polls 03-30-2012, 11:07 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 17,513
Posted By tt101
to skim or not to skim

so do you use a skimmer or not...whats your opinion on skimming?
Forum: Edmonton 03-30-2012, 06:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,517
Posted By tt101
thanks for taking the time to write up the...

thanks for taking the time to write up the response for me, i really appreciate it. it seems like everyone here pretty much agrees with what your saying. i personally think big als has some pretty...
Forum: Edmonton 03-30-2012, 07:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,517
Posted By tt101
i must be mixing up with another store...WHOOPS...

i must be mixing up with another store...WHOOPS lol and i heard the storiesaout aqua giant.....and really apprecate it that someone warned me before i made any big mistakes...
Forum: Edmonton 03-29-2012, 09:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,517
Posted By tt101
i gotta check out these stores next week when i...

i gotta check out these stores next week when i get the chance!!! and loool im deffinitely FRAGING A LOT!!!!! LOOOOOOL
Forum: Edmonton 03-29-2012, 08:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,517
Posted By tt101
TOTALLY agree, you shouldn't shop for price...

TOTALLY agree, you shouldn't shop for price because sure something is really cheap but it could turn out to look like crap so whats the gain...and your pretty right about stores being average on...
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