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Forum: Reef 03-04-2003, 02:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,412
Posted By Canadian Man
Thanks Steve. Well that's what I thought. A few...

Thanks Steve.
Well that's what I thought. A few months back Tony and I, well Tony purchased a solenoid so we could take it apart and found it had a few metal parts. So we took it back and kinda...
Forum: Calgary 03-04-2003, 02:49 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,329
Posted By Canadian Man
Going to Imax "coral reefs" on Saturday?

How about joining us at the IMAX this saturday March 8???
Coral Reef Adventure plays at 12 noon on Saturday
For a single film the price is $10.50 (adult) & $7.50 (12 & under)

Let me know if...
Forum: Calgary 03-04-2003, 02:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,527
Posted By Canadian Man
Ande PM :lol: back at ya

Ande PM :lol: back at ya
Forum: DIY 03-03-2003, 10:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,543
Posted By Canadian Man
how's the last design of the seasquirle doing...

how's the last design of the seasquirle doing Reefvan?
Is it still in testing?
Forum: Lounge 03-03-2003, 09:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,211
Posted By Canadian Man
no avatar.

no avatar.
Forum: Reef 03-03-2003, 06:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,281
Posted By Canadian Man
That sound prety crappy Simon :( Maybe...

That sound prety crappy Simon :(
Maybe considering that we get almost free healthcare in this country, you should go to the doctor. They may perscribe cortozone (spelling?) cream or some other...
Forum: Reef 03-03-2003, 06:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,466
Posted By Canadian Man
I was just going to mention the same thing you...

I was just going to mention the same thing you did Evan. Nice looking but comeon :shock: That's a little much for a fish!
Forum: Reef 03-03-2003, 05:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,412
Posted By Canadian Man
Hey Ranz, I got a question for you, How did...

Hey Ranz,
I got a question for you, How did you get around the metal parts in the sprinkler solenoids that your using? I assume that they had or have metal parts in them as I have not found one...
Forum: Calgary 03-03-2003, 03:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,527
Posted By Canadian Man
:shock: I hope not!! rinsing it would wash away...

:shock: I hope not!! rinsing it would wash away the silt and you want that!!!

Steve[/quote]
how come steve?
Forum: Pictures 03-03-2003, 02:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,041
Posted By Canadian Man
The tank was $900 + 7% tax. free delivery yea...

The tank was $900 + 7% tax.
free delivery yea for us calgarians.

The stand is made of wood and is going flush with the wall. I don't really like the steel stands either because they do seem...
Forum: Calgary 03-03-2003, 02:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,527
Posted By Canadian Man
Welcome to the world of sugar sand. It will...

Welcome to the world of sugar sand. It will decrease with time but if your friends read the directions on the bag it says to rinse the sand. Did they?
Forum: Reef 03-02-2003, 05:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,412
Posted By Canadian Man
Thanks fellows! :lol: That fish lives out of...

Thanks fellows! :lol: That fish lives out of water too! :lol:

Yea I can't help but think about the 2 buckets of salt I have to buy to fill the system :? Oh well that's downfalls of a big...
Forum: Pictures 03-02-2003, 05:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,041
Posted By Canadian Man
trilinearmipmap; Well I plan on having my return...

trilinearmipmap; Well I plan on having my return plumbing just hang over the eurobracing. I could use the extra hole in the overflow but I am using that for the intake on the closed loop. So in...
Forum: Pictures 03-02-2003, 03:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,041
Posted By Canadian Man
My new monster/230g

http://members.shaw.ca/reefs/canadian_man/post/DSC00837-1.JPG

http://members.shaw.ca/reefs/canadian_man/post/DSC00842-1.JPG

http://members.shaw.ca/reefs/canadian_man/post/DSC00839-1.JPG

The...
Forum: Reef 03-01-2003, 09:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,412
Posted By Canadian Man
:lol: Well the tank got delivered on time...

:lol:

Well the tank got delivered on time at noon today. The guys were great!
It was quite a chore getting it into the basement and DAM it was heavy!
The walls are 1/2" glass and the bottom is...
Forum: Reef 03-01-2003, 01:27 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,963
Posted By Canadian Man
Great point Brad! Just to reassure you Justin,...

Great point Brad!
Just to reassure you Justin, in the beginning of my tank I had (sadly enough) an eheim 2213 and a fluval 404 on the tank. After doing my rookie research I decided I had plenty of...
Forum: Reef 03-01-2003, 01:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,412
Posted By Canadian Man
Thanks guys. Well the lights will we on 2x15a...

Thanks guys.
Well the lights will we on 2x15a circuts.
So one 400w and one 250w metal halide on one 15a circut. Still gives me room if I ever want to add high power actinics.

Maybe I will...
Forum: Reef 02-28-2003, 08:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,412
Posted By Canadian Man
:lol: That makes me understand ZULU's...

:lol:

That makes me understand ZULU's comment about the coffee pot. Heck I might as well put my bed and a couch in there too! :lol:

When the tank comes tommorow I will make sure I post some...
Forum: Reef 02-28-2003, 07:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,412
Posted By Canadian Man
Thanks, That humidity control was kinda what I...

Thanks,
That humidity control was kinda what I was thinking of but it's just a matter of finding one and making it work.
I was also thinking about having a timer and just have the fan turn on for...
Forum: Reef 02-27-2003, 11:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,412
Posted By Canadian Man
Plans/suggestions for the MONSTER'S tank room.

So just a progress update for you all.
The framing is done in the basement, including the stand for the tank.
Next step is ventalation in the basement which includes a bathroom type vent for the...
Forum: Reef 02-27-2003, 08:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,391
Posted By Canadian Man
Since you live in Manitoba, I'm sure you might be...

Since you live in Manitoba, I'm sure you might be able to get Jasons SWC arragonite sand which is $25.00 for Aprox 30lbs. Good deal and same sand mother nature uses.
Forum: Reef 02-27-2003, 07:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,963
Posted By Canadian Man
Well this morning my ph was down to 8.05 like...

Well this morning my ph was down to 8.05 like normal and at night it's about 8.15 to 8.2 and I run a reverse light refugium.
So no big deal, Your animals are still alive, I presume?
Forum: Reef 02-27-2003, 04:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,761
Posted By Canadian Man
He Jack, I use Jason's unit from SWC and it's a...

He Jack,
I use Jason's unit from SWC and it's a slick unit for 150. I was thinking of not using the solenoid but when I found the unit from SWC and it came with it I figued I would obviously use it...
Forum: Reef 02-27-2003, 04:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,630
Posted By Canadian Man
No prob, Well for a fish only and some inverts...

No prob,
Well for a fish only and some inverts that's fine. Even for corals that's probably fine. If you had some corals in the tank I would suggest above 3.0meq/l but 2.8 is close enough.
No...
Forum: Reef 02-27-2003, 03:45 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,963
Posted By Canadian Man
one more point. Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)...

one more point. Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) will lower your ph but should only for a few minutes to let's say Max an hour.

I use Baking Soda only, to make up for any deficinceys in my alk...
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