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Forum: Reef 04-02-2006, 07:47 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,124
Posted By fkshiu
[QUOTE=Beverly]fkshiu, Interesting...

[QUOTE=Beverly]fkshiu,

Interesting adaptation. Is this the surface skimmer you're talking about? How well does the skimmer work if there is quite a bit of surface scum? I wouldn't use Remora...
Forum: Reef 04-02-2006, 12:06 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,124
Posted By fkshiu
I found the pre-filter box took up too much room...

I found the pre-filter box took up too much room and had trouble adjusting to changing water levels.

My setup is a Hagen surface skimmer intake hooked up to a Mag5 up to the Remora through a ball...
Forum: Reef 04-02-2006, 12:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,545
Posted By fkshiu
You'll only lose photosynthetic organisms such as...

You'll only lose photosynthetic organisms such as algae when you cook rock. Everything else stays alive because you're keeping the water heated and circulating.

After cooking my rock there's...
Forum: Reef 03-31-2006, 09:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,545
Posted By fkshiu
That's my understanding of it as well. The...

That's my understanding of it as well. The metabolisation process results in a lot of sloughing off of detritus and other crap. That's why you swish the container and change out the water every so...
Forum: Reef 03-31-2006, 09:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,996
Posted By fkshiu
The only concern I'd have is possible glare from...

The only concern I'd have is possible glare from lights. I didn't really notice this on my tank until one day when I knelt down beside my 2 year-old looking up at the tank. The glare from the T5s...
Forum: Reef 03-30-2006, 09:10 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,124
Posted By fkshiu
The skimmate in Remoras cannot overflow because...

The skimmate in Remoras cannot overflow because when the collection cup is full, any additional skimmate will simply fall back down into the skimmer. You'll stop skimming but you'll still have a dry...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 03-23-2006, 10:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,282
Posted By fkshiu
What length did you get? Where did you get...

What length did you get?

Where did you get it?

How much was it?

Sorry for all the Q's but I'm looking into purchasing something similar myself.

Thanks
Forum: Reef 03-16-2006, 07:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,450
Posted By fkshiu
Yep, I've seen my TDS get as low as around 10 ppm...

Yep, I've seen my TDS get as low as around 10 ppm here in East Van. Your RO/DI membranes/filters/resins will last a lot longer because there's simply not very much stuff to remove.
Forum: Reef 03-13-2006, 08:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,935
Posted By fkshiu
I've been thinking about a secondary power source...

I've been thinking about a secondary power source myself especially since I know my electricity will be intermittent during home renovations.

Anyone ever heard of using a "power pack" as opposed...
Forum: Reef 03-09-2006, 10:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,358
Posted By fkshiu
Just a correction, the water coming out of the AP...

Just a correction, the water coming out of the AP Tap Water conditioner is DI water and NOT RO water.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 03-06-2006, 11:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 846
Posted By fkshiu
FS: Lots of chaeto in Vancouver

I'm renovating my house so I need to get rid of my extra chaeto fast.

I've got a 10 gallon tank full of the stuff (and I mean REALLY full).

$20 OBO for the whole thing!
Forum: Reef 03-01-2006, 10:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,761
Posted By fkshiu
Never mind killing your fish, be careful with...

Never mind killing your fish, be careful with ozone around humans as well:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=789282
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 02-20-2006, 08:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 864
Posted By fkshiu
FS: Chaeto in Vancouver area

Originally from a handful that hockeynut sold to me last year. Rapidly running out of room to house it all.

$10/bag (sorry, no trades as I have to take down my Q-tank temporarily because of...
Forum: Reef 01-04-2006, 06:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,657
Posted By fkshiu
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2003-08/sp/index...

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2003-08/sp/index.php

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2003-10/sp/feature/index.php

The garlic/UV/cleaner shrimp only suppressing the ich problem temporarily...
Forum: Reef 12-27-2005, 12:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,533
Posted By fkshiu
Talking I was out in the rain there at 7:55AM this...

I was out in the rain there at 7:55AM this morning with about 20 other reef nuts. Pretty crazy in there. At least they had some Tim Horton's coffee and donuts.

Went back at 1PM for the cheapo...
Forum: Lower Mainland 12-27-2005, 12:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,441
Posted By fkshiu
Just picked up their refractometer today! ...

Just picked up their refractometer today!

It's a Sybon unit. $55.21 (10% off I believe).

Works wonderfully and agrees exactly with my floating glass hydrometer.

Wish I could've picked up...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 09-22-2005, 04:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,285
Posted By fkshiu
Do you still have any of the chaeto left???

Do you still have any of the chaeto left???
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