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Forum: Reef 07-04-2006, 03:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,936
Posted By Buddyboy
Good point G1GY! But I couldn't deprive my clowns...

Good point G1GY! But I couldn't deprive my clowns of their MYSIS!

In any case, thanks all the great suggestions!!! Maybe i'll look around for a used CPR overflow. Has anyone tried to fit a 10G...
Forum: Reef 07-04-2006, 06:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,936
Posted By Buddyboy
Well, i've tried using powerheads to break up the...

Well, i've tried using powerheads to break up the surface scum, but I find that all it does is push it to the sides. It's really frustrating! Does a CPR-style overflow box skim water from the...
Forum: Reef 07-04-2006, 04:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,936
Posted By Buddyboy
Red face See I told you so!?!?!? Opinions needed.

Hi All,

I've been running my first saltwater tank sumpless for about 3 months now and the constant oil slick problem is ugly and a real pain! Also, the huge AquaC overflow box (works good for...
Forum: Reef 05-31-2006, 10:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,838
Posted By Buddyboy
Too small for a cherub angel? Don't they top out...

Too small for a cherub angel? Don't they top out at 3" inches in length? I know they are active fish though...
Forum: Reef 05-31-2006, 08:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,838
Posted By Buddyboy
Also, do you quarantine your new fish? I don't...

Also, do you quarantine your new fish? I don't have a quarantine tank (boooo hissss) so a freshwater dip will have to do. Do you suggest just using pH adjusted purified water for the dip, or do you...
Forum: Reef 05-31-2006, 07:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,838
Posted By Buddyboy
Does my stocking order sound reasonable?

Does my stocking order sound reasonable?
Forum: Reef 05-31-2006, 06:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,838
Posted By Buddyboy
So what order should I stock the tank? I was...

So what order should I stock the tank?

I was thinking, from first to last:

1. Clowns
2. Cleaner Shrimp
5. Cardinal
3. Blenny
4. Angel
Forum: Reef 05-31-2006, 05:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,838
Posted By Buddyboy
Thanks for the reply! Yeah, but i'm willing to...

Thanks for the reply! Yeah, but i'm willing to take the risk. Angels are just such beautiful fish! I intend for this tank to have only a few corals here and there anyways. Can you suggest any corals...
Forum: Reef 05-31-2006, 05:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,838
Posted By Buddyboy
Smile Time to stock! Some questions...

Hi All,

Cycling is done and i'm ready to stock! I have a 38G tank with 40lbs live rock w/ remora skimmer.

My stocking list:

2 percula clowns
1 midas blenny
1 cherub angel
1 bengaii...
Forum: Reef 04-24-2006, 08:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,009
Posted By Buddyboy
You say you have a couple of the "big ones"...

You say you have a couple of the "big ones" midgetwaiter. Do they come in different sizes? Is it easy to trim the flange off them?
Forum: Reef 04-24-2006, 06:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,009
Posted By Buddyboy
Question Hydor FLO Rotating Deflector

Hi!

Anybody know where I can buy one of these in the Lower Mainland? Also, does anyone have any experiences with these? Are they a waste o' money? Thanks alot for your help!

Bud
Forum: Reef 04-18-2006, 06:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,269
Posted By Buddyboy
Railskinner, I got mine at J&L Aquatics for...

Railskinner,

I got mine at J&L Aquatics for about $60.

http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/store_pages/details/testkits.php?product_ID=t-cprefact

Should be available almost anywhere although...
Forum: Reef 04-18-2006, 06:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,269
Posted By Buddyboy
Cotton towel! Excellent idea! Thanks all for your...

Cotton towel! Excellent idea! Thanks all for your input!

Bud
Forum: Reef 04-18-2006, 04:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,269
Posted By Buddyboy
Yeah, I find the included chammy pretty...

Yeah, I find the included chammy pretty inadequate. hehe How about paper towel? Also, has anyone scratched the glass on their refractometer? Does it render the instrument useless? Throw off the...
Forum: Reef 04-18-2006, 04:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,269
Posted By Buddyboy
Question New Refractometer

Hello again!

Just started playing around with my new refractometer and was wondering how you folks clean it? Would tap water and a paper towel work? I don't want to scratch the blue glass where...
Forum: Reef 04-17-2006, 04:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,836
Posted By Buddyboy
Phew! Was worried I might need to dump all my...

Phew! Was worried I might need to dump all my store bought RO water out and start again. Thanks for putting my mind at ease.

P.S. Happy Easter!
Forum: Reef 04-17-2006, 04:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,836
Posted By Buddyboy
hmmmmm Well, I added the salt mix to the tank...

hmmmmm Well, I added the salt mix to the tank after it was filled with RO water. If these pieces don't dissolve should I remove them? Will they harm any of the little critters in the tank?
Forum: Reef 04-17-2006, 03:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,836
Posted By Buddyboy
Unhappy Instant Ocean salt

Hi All,

I mixed the salt and RO water in my tank. Now I have a bunch of white undissolved particles on the bottom of the tank! There are two powerheads in the tank so there is lots of flow. Will...
Forum: Reef 04-06-2006, 05:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,923
Posted By Buddyboy
hahaha Well, my tank is 38G so I guess you could...

hahaha Well, my tank is 38G so I guess you could say it's smallish! In any case, thanks alot for your replies. I think I will fill it initially with bottled water and then do water changes with water...
Forum: Reef 04-05-2006, 11:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,923
Posted By Buddyboy
Question Purified Drinking Water?

Hi All!

Thinking of doing my initial tank fill with purified drinking water from http://www.simplyh2o.com I would imagine this will do the trick? Anything I need to look out for? I guess it can't...
Forum: Reef 03-20-2006, 08:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,757
Posted By Buddyboy
Hi Ron, I was at King Ed's yesterday and...

Hi Ron,

I was at King Ed's yesterday and they sell 25-50 lbs of the stuff in bulk for a pretty reasonable price. Give em a call!

Bud
Forum: Reef 03-07-2006, 03:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,096
Posted By Buddyboy
Thanks all for you comments and suggestions! I...

Thanks all for you comments and suggestions! I think I will just have to make the time and make the RO water. I think it can probably be done with tap water, but this is my first saltwater tank and...
Forum: Reef 03-06-2006, 11:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,096
Posted By Buddyboy
And not afraid to admit it! hahaha Do you use...

And not afraid to admit it! hahaha Do you use anything to condition the water? Or do you just let it sit for awhile?

Also, I know all tap waters aren't created equal. I live in Vancouver (Surrey)....
Forum: Reef 03-06-2006, 10:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,096
Posted By Buddyboy
Exclamation Tap water! Bad idea????

Hi All,

Just wanted to know your opinion on using tap water for an initial tank fillup?
I have a rinky dinky little Aqua Pharm Tap Water conditioner and i'm not looking forward to having to make...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 03-05-2006, 09:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,036
Posted By Buddyboy
PM sent! Bud

PM sent!

Bud
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