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Forum: Tank Journal 10-03-2011, 05:40 AM
Replies: 315
Views: 97,933
Posted By cwatkins
Wow! I want a 120 rimless so bad! I wonder how...

Wow! I want a 120 rimless so bad! I wonder how big you can go before needing eurobracing?

Pics are AMAZING!
Forum: Reef 10-03-2011, 05:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,378
Posted By cwatkins
Click on my sig and you'll see a graph of my...

Click on my sig and you'll see a graph of my daily pH swing. 7.7 is low but not crazy if it's stable.
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 09-29-2011, 05:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,018
Posted By cwatkins
Ya, if you were for instance say, working out in...

Ya, if you were for instance say, working out in the hot sun all day, and only drinking RO/DI water, the sweat would remove necessary minerals and trace elements from our body, and the RO/DI water...
Forum: Alberta 09-28-2011, 12:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,709
Posted By cwatkins
If I recall correctly, the levels of iodine in...

If I recall correctly, the levels of iodine in your tank can affect how they pulse as well.

So sometimes you may notice they pulse more "in-sync" after a water change or after you dose essential...
Forum: Marine Fish 09-27-2011, 03:35 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,766
Posted By cwatkins
Go buy some Rowaphos and put it in the little...

Go buy some Rowaphos and put it in the little micron bag that it comes with and drop that in your filter as well as the carbon.

Note: rinse it well first with RO water until no more colour bleeds...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 09-26-2011, 10:00 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,538
Posted By cwatkins
Look at using Canada Post or DHL (insured). May...

Look at using Canada Post or DHL (insured). May be cheaper. I'm sure the box is well protected already with padding.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 09-26-2011, 09:54 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,538
Posted By cwatkins
If it's assembled in the USA it may not have...

If it's assembled in the USA it may not have Duty, so just GST/PST or HST depending on where you live.

But seriously, if you buy from the USA, be smart and ensure all your warranty work is done...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 09-26-2011, 08:11 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,538
Posted By cwatkins
I buy all my Ecotech equipment from the US. Why...

I buy all my Ecotech equipment from the US. Why would I send it to Canada for repairs when I could send it back to the original manufacturer?

I guess this only works if you live close to the...
Forum: Reef 09-25-2011, 08:47 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 15,222
Posted By cwatkins
Do you use RO/DI? If not maybe something's going...

Do you use RO/DI? If not maybe something's going on with your local water?

Maybe something died off and released some crap? Run some carbon as already suggested?
Forum: Tank Journal 09-22-2011, 05:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,884
Posted By cwatkins
May be not enough/strong enough light?

May be not enough/strong enough light?
Forum: Reef 09-22-2011, 05:23 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,869
Posted By cwatkins
Nice looking start to the tank! Keep an eye...

Nice looking start to the tank!

Keep an eye on that coraline on the back glass otherwise you'll need to pickup an easy blade :biggrin:
Forum: Reef 09-22-2011, 05:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,443
Posted By cwatkins
I have two of those exact same fans running in my...

I have two of those exact same fans running in my hood. Silent. :biggrin: As in you cannot hear them at all. But $18 each or something around that.
Forum: Reef 09-15-2011, 02:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,734
Posted By cwatkins
I have the retrofit of this kit (but in 250W)...

I have the retrofit of this kit (but in 250W) mounted in my canopy. The kit came with a 4" fan to install in the canopy but I just bought 2 of the Ultra-quite 4" fans from NCIX and mounted them in to...
Forum: Reef 09-13-2011, 04:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,707
Posted By cwatkins
Well since you cannot be sure how old the bulbs...

Well since you cannot be sure how old the bulbs are then for sure go and replace them. Pick some good quality bulbs from a dedicated Saltwater store.

Avoid the generic common bulbs from the bix...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 09-05-2011, 10:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,559
Posted By cwatkins
BRS has them 10% off this weekend with a laborday...

BRS has them 10% off this weekend with a laborday coupon.
Forum: DIY 09-02-2011, 03:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,911
Posted By cwatkins
I'd suggest a controller and a bunch of float...

I'd suggest a controller and a bunch of float switches!

This sounds a little dangerous!
Forum: Lower Mainland 09-01-2011, 04:24 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,650
Posted By cwatkins
Mine's still kickin'!

Mine's still kickin'!
Forum: Controller and Monitoring Specific 08-27-2011, 05:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,852
Posted By cwatkins
You can probably safely ignore the manual from...

You can probably safely ignore the manual from Neptune and use the Un-Official guide instead (although it wouldn't hurt to read both!). It's exteremely comprehensive and helps you through various...
Forum: Reef 08-21-2011, 07:12 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,126
Posted By cwatkins
ATO Controller Vortech's (a little specific...

ATO
Controller
Vortech's (a little specific here. Hehe)
Good lighting
Dosing pumps
Forum: Calgary 08-20-2011, 05:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,088
Posted By cwatkins
Just keep it and buy the Tunze Auto Top Off. It...

Just keep it and buy the Tunze Auto Top Off. It uses redundant sensors to ensure that it doesn't fill up your sump and overflow. Just ensure the tubing isn't submerged in the sump, otherwise as...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 08-19-2011, 07:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,154
Posted By cwatkins
It would help if you put a post over in the...

It would help if you put a post over in the Buy/Sell/Trade forum. Just prefix it with "LF:". :)
Forum: Lounge 08-19-2011, 02:47 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 33,923
Posted By cwatkins
If moonlights don't count then I'm in! But maybe...

If moonlights don't count then I'm in! But maybe only for a short time till I cross the tracks!
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 08-17-2011, 06:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,831
Posted By cwatkins
See my review for the easy blade. Absolutely...

See my review for the easy blade. Absolutely amazing product currently available at some LFS.
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 08-17-2011, 06:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,776
Posted By cwatkins
Easy Blade

Wow!

This thing is amazing. Stopped by J&L today and picked up an easy blade and a Mag-Float 350 (large) cleaning magnet to mount the easy blade to.

Is this thing amazing or what!!! I cleaned...
Forum: Marine Fish 08-14-2011, 04:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,667
Posted By cwatkins
I love my Powder Brown tang (Acanthurus...

I love my Powder Brown tang (Acanthurus japonicus)!. His white face is so cute and he fit right in with my Yellow and Regal tangs.

I had to wait about 2+ months to get him from JL though as they...
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