Forum: Lounge
01-08-2002, 02:21 AM
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Forum: Lounge
01-07-2002, 03:09 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,853
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Forum: Lounge
01-06-2002, 11:17 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,853
And You Thought ReefKeeping Was Expensive
Hi, When my girlfriend and I were at Riverside Aquariums in Calgary at thanksgiving we saw two expensive arowanas, one was $10,500 one was $30,000 !!
Imagine spending that kind of dough! You would...
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Forum: Reef
01-06-2002, 11:02 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 6,848
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Forum: Reef
01-06-2002, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,546
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Forum: DIY
01-06-2002, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,010
Reflector.
oh ya.. fans images/smiles/icon_wink.gif
I am running two 105 cfm fans blowing into my hood, both fans on a speed controller running about half speed. Seems to work fine... no temp swings......
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Forum: DIY
01-06-2002, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,010
Reflector.
Hey...
I have no brace on my tank...
as for cutting yours out, I would not recomend it, onless you go for Pocilipora suggested. Could be tricky with a tank full of water. ...
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Forum: DIY
01-05-2002, 02:06 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,010
Reflector.
Hi Dwayne,
I have the same size tank..36L x 18W x 21T and I ran my 250W MH perpendicular to the tank. I made my own reflector with white aluminum sheet metal and bent it up similar to the store...
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Forum: Reef
01-05-2002, 01:52 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,219
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Forum: Reef
01-05-2002, 01:31 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,219
what PH from carbonite
Hey Steve, give me a call, I have some caribsea sugar sand you can try. My ph tester sucks so I can't test it for you, but I can give you some. images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif
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Forum: DIY
01-03-2002, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,080
Final stand design
Thanks Steve,
I looked back to your overdriving lights thread and saw that you are using GE electronic rapid start ballasts. Would the workhorse ballasts be any better or no difference?
any...
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Forum: DIY
01-03-2002, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,080
Final stand design
Hey Steve,
what ballasts are you gonna use to overdrive your actinics? Are you using 3 lamps? VHO lamps or NO lamps?
I want to run 3 VHO or overdriven 36" actinic on my tank.
Thanks,
oh...
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Forum: Reef
01-02-2002, 03:01 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,911
RO/DI
Hi Naesco,
Curious about DI being not good to drink. I actually got my DI from Andrew Sheret, as well as a couple other friends (and reefers)
Do you have some info on this? I would like to find...
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Forum: Reef
01-01-2002, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,911
RO/DI
Hi Jack,
I am using RO/DI water and it is the way to go. I got mine at a plumbing wholesaler (Andrew Sheret) and it cost me about $300. I added a DI cartridge a bit later and it seems to be...
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Forum: Reef
12-31-2001, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,462
Vibration Control
Hi Titus,
I have a bit of a problem controling the vibrations from my mag18 and mag12, both in-sump. I have been using that stick-on foam pad that the pumps come with, but it is only good for a...
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Forum: DIY
12-31-2001, 02:54 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,047
new stand design..
Nice looking setup man! What size sump you gonna run? Will it be glass or acrylic?
Oh ya, what equipment are you putting under there? images/smiles/icon_wink.gif
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Forum: Reef
12-31-2001, 02:38 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,855
Red Turf Algae/Diadema?
Thanks for the pic Shane.
If I find an urchin here in town that may work I will probably pick it up and give it a try.
I am thinking that if I get a new MH bulb it may help with my algae...
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Forum: DIY
12-28-2001, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,052
reactor pump
Hi Lee,
I kind of thought that the LG would be a bit much for my reactor, oh well, it is pretty noisy anyway.
Did you go to Big Al's or order online? I saw that their sale was on this week so I...
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Forum: DIY
12-28-2001, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,052
reactor pump
Hi guys, thanks for the replies. The reaction chamber will be 4" acrylic 24" tall. I was planning on using a MJ1200 as the supply and return to the tank, with the LG as the re-circ.
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Forum: DIY
12-27-2001, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,052
reactor pump
I am building a DIY calcium reactor and need a re-circ pump for it. I have a Little-Giant 2MDQ-SC 500gph @ 0'head/400gph @ 5'head that I used as a return pump for my 55g, but too many bubbles, too...
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Forum: Reef
12-27-2001, 12:31 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,855
Red Turf Algae/Diadema?
Hi everyone, hope you are enjoying the holidays. I have a question about using a long-spine urchin (Diadema) as a controling herbivore in my 55g. I have a red turf algae (gelidium pulsillum?) that is...
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Forum: Lower Mainland
12-24-2001, 02:17 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,412
Formalizing Reef Club
I liked the MASV site, I thought it looked good and would serve the purpose well. See what everyone thinks, saves a bit o work maybe too. images/smiles/icon_cool.gif
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Forum: Lower Mainland
12-22-2001, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,412
Formalizing Reef Club
Hi Troy, would the club include us islanders?
If so, I'm definatly into it. Maybe a name that is westcoast related...or something. Either way, I'm down wit it. Would the club have fees/cost...
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Forum: Lounge
12-22-2001, 12:26 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,847
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to everybody! Hope you all enjoy the holidays and git lotsa presents!
I finished the last of my shopping tonight, so I am in a good mood!! images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif yay!...
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Forum: Reef
12-19-2001, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 8,516
LFS on the Island?
Hi Jack, welcome to the board!
If you are in Vic, let us know and maybe we can meet up.
Bruce
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