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Forum: Lounge 10-28-2007, 07:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,150
Posted By naesco
To be quite honest I was totally shocked at the...

To be quite honest I was totally shocked at the fact that there was only a $500.00 difference in 46,000 lbs of dry goods.

What this means is that we should be paying the same price American...
Forum: Lounge 10-28-2007, 07:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,040
Posted By naesco
I have no idea but I believe fish food is exempt...

I have no idea but I believe fish food is exempt from duty no matter where is was made. Chinese made aquariums are imported directly to Canada. No idea what the duty rate is on that kind of stuff.
Forum: Lounge 10-28-2007, 07:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,040
Posted By naesco
It is illegal to harvest live rock in the US....

It is illegal to harvest live rock in the US. Most of it is shipped directly from Indonesia and other Asian countries to the US for the US market and to Canada for the Canadian market.
Forum: Lounge 10-28-2007, 07:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,040
Posted By naesco
US made goods are duty free.

US made goods are duty free.
Forum: Lounge 10-28-2007, 06:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,040
Posted By naesco
Shipping/brokerage costs to Vancouver

As we know if we buy say a skimmer and some other stuff from the US the shipping costs really add to our landed cost here plus $25.00 brokerage fees.

I contacted a CTB (Certified Transportation...
Forum: Lounge 10-28-2007, 06:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,150
Posted By naesco
Why is this subject in the lounge as it is a reef...

Why is this subject in the lounge as it is a reef related discussion.

Jim I contacted a CTB (Certified Transportation Broker) this morning after I read your post.

Here are the facts: Example
...
Forum: Reef 10-28-2007, 06:27 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,969
Posted By naesco
I would set up a hospital tank before I set up...

I would set up a hospital tank before I set up the main tank to protect the main tank from aptasia, and ich to name a few self-created problems.
Forum: Lounge 10-28-2007, 06:07 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,150
Posted By naesco
Oh yes, examples. I bought food priced at...

Oh yes, examples.

I bought food priced at $12.00 for $7.00
A mag priced at $5.50 for $3.99


Obviously, I can't walk into a Big Al's store in the US so I went online to compare their pricing...
Forum: Lounge 10-28-2007, 06:04 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,150
Posted By naesco
There is no duty on US made goods. I don't...

There is no duty on US made goods.
I don't think it costs anymore to ship to Vancouver as opposed to say Seattle.
Sure, the first thing the manager will tell you that he has to use up his stock...
Forum: Lounge 10-28-2007, 05:20 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,150
Posted By naesco
Talking our dollar buys more but only if your ask

Local LFS are giving in to ours demands to buy US made stuff they sell at US prices.

If the clerk won't sell you at US prices ask to see the manager and firmly, (kind of loudly so others will...
Forum: Reef 09-10-2007, 03:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,692
Posted By naesco
Damn, missed it. Would someone post a summary of...

Damn, missed it. Would someone post a summary of what happened.
Thanks
Wayne Ryan
Forum: Reef 08-17-2007, 11:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,719
Posted By naesco
Blame it on HER cat, pout around a bit than offer...

Blame it on HER cat, pout around a bit than offer to forgive her and make up.
Forum: Reef 08-09-2007, 08:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,887
Posted By naesco
200-300 gallons IMO. I would not recommend...

200-300 gallons IMO.

I would not recommend you do it with Powder Blue tangs.

They are very difficult to keep. They seem to do alright for awhile and than get sick and die taking a few of their...
Forum: Reef 07-30-2007, 04:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,307
Posted By naesco
I agree with the other reefers. The main...

I agree with the other reefers.

The main reason why is that tangs are swimmers and need the length to swim that larger tanks provide. They motor from one end of the tank to the other.

Other...
Forum: Reef 07-16-2007, 09:38 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 18,392
Posted By naesco
No!

No!
Forum: Reef 07-14-2007, 12:32 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 18,392
Posted By naesco
Good thread, good advice and it is nice to see a...

Good thread, good advice and it is nice to see a new reefer ask for advice before they buy the fish. You will be a really sucessful reefer.

Trust me. Tangs are a fish you really get attached too....
Forum: Reef 06-21-2007, 12:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,720
Posted By naesco
1.Keep the lights out for a day and you should...

1.Keep the lights out for a day and you should add additional fish only when it is dark.
2. If you can move the rock where the tang overnights. He than is focused on finding a new home rather than...
Forum: Reef 06-18-2007, 11:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,810
Posted By naesco
What fish would you like to add to your tank? ...

What fish would you like to add to your tank?
What kind of fish did you attempt to add?
Forum: Reef 06-17-2007, 03:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,787
Posted By naesco
It started as a very peacefully friendly fish. As...

It started as a very peacefully friendly fish. As it became a large adult, it became territorial and would fight with any similar new additions to the tank.
Forum: Reef 06-16-2007, 05:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,787
Posted By naesco
I did have for many years. Bought it as a tiny...

I did have for many years. Bought it as a tiny fish.
I lost all my tangs except one in a move. A driver in front of me stopped suddenly, I braked and the transfer buckets went everywhere.
Forum: Reef 06-16-2007, 05:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,787
Posted By naesco
Well your fish certainly gets a variety. As long...

Well your fish certainly gets a variety. As long as it is plump and lots of greens which they need to thrive it should be OK and is probably a colour change,

BTW, the orange shoulder tang grows...
Forum: Reef 06-16-2007, 02:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,787
Posted By naesco
What are you feeding her and how often?

What are you feeding her and how often?
Forum: Reef 06-01-2007, 02:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,470
Posted By naesco
It is slowly dying if you do not have lots of...

It is slowly dying if you do not have lots of algae to eat.
Lend it out to the reefer that has a problem and if the algae becomes a problem again get it back.

Sea hare are the best solution for...
Forum: Reef 05-05-2007, 09:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,625
Posted By naesco
Palster they like swimming so a longer tank gives...

Palster they like swimming so a longer tank gives them a chance to do what they enjoy best.

Good luck with the new tank.
Forum: Reef 05-05-2007, 09:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,824
Posted By naesco
Get the goby but find a home for the tang. 33...

Get the goby but find a home for the tang.
33 just doen't cut it. Sorry
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