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Forum: Reef 03-12-2003, 04:44 PM
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Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Steve s, that chart you linked to is the...

Steve s, that chart you linked to is the republished S-15 report, strangely enough with out the Aquacraft stuff on there. I got an email back from Kent today and the scientist assures me that the...
Forum: Reef 03-12-2003, 06:11 AM
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Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Troy I can sure find out easy enough I have been...

Troy I can sure find out easy enough I have been in email contact with one of the Kent scientists for a few days regarding trace elements and heavy metal toxicity.
Forum: Reef 03-12-2003, 05:54 AM
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Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Possibly Troy but even MDP will admit, no one has...

Possibly Troy but even MDP will admit, no one has a lab/processing plant like IO... although the aquacraft folks will tell you there is nothing wrong with shipping damp salt, just put it in a bucket...
Forum: Reef 03-12-2003, 05:43 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,887
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Point of origin, don't forget, fish may be...

Point of origin, don't forget, fish may be shipped to the contenental US and then held for a short period of time, especially if flight connections are hard to make. I've only heard of this the odd...
Forum: Reef 03-12-2003, 05:39 AM
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Posted By BCOrchidGuy
I've been in contact with Kent on number of...

I've been in contact with Kent on number of occasions as well as spoken to reps at the LFS. Kent salt is IO salt with Kents additives put in. Kent salt is produced and packaged by IO. Kents reasoning...
Forum: Reef 03-12-2003, 04:13 AM
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Posted By BCOrchidGuy
I was hoping to get to the Alk bennifits of...

I was hoping to get to the Alk bennifits of Kalk..... I don't really want to run both... lol...
Forum: Reef 03-12-2003, 04:12 AM
Replies: 5
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Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Thanks DJ it has been added.

Thanks DJ it has been added.
Forum: Reef 03-12-2003, 04:10 AM
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Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Copper in that quantity would work out to .156...

Copper in that quantity would work out to .156 ppm

((2.4mm/k x molar mass of copper 63.55g)/1000) x SG of test water 1.023 = a copper concentration of 0.156 ppm

Yes you are right Kent salt has...
Forum: Reef 03-12-2003, 03:35 AM
Replies: 36
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Posted By BCOrchidGuy
FWIW if you ask Eric at King Ed Pets if the fish...

FWIW if you ask Eric at King Ed Pets if the fish are cyanide caught he will haul out the invoice to show you where they were shipped from. When I am haggling over the price on anything there thats...
Forum: Reef 03-12-2003, 12:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,389
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Kalk Reactor with CO2?

how would this work? With a kalk reactor my understanding is that you want to have a power head come on a couple times a day to mix the Kalk, then let it settle. What if there was a CO2 injector and...
Forum: Reef 03-11-2003, 11:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,233
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
SeaStar on Vancouver Island makes nice tanks WITH...

SeaStar on Vancouver Island makes nice tanks WITH a center brace. You can get a 90 gallon tank for $200 in Vancouver, let me know if you need a phone number.
Forum: Reef 03-11-2003, 10:39 PM
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Views: 1,588
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
:P

:P
Forum: Reef 03-11-2003, 09:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,887
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Try hatching out some BBS, live food may be just...

Try hatching out some BBS, live food may be just the ticket to kick start the appetite again.
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 03-11-2003, 08:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,977
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
The bottle of reef Complete actually says on it,...

The bottle of reef Complete actually says on it, Ca levels above 400mg/L is NOT recommended. The bottle also recommends using Reef Carbonate or Reef builder in conjunction with the Reef Complete. ...
Forum: Reef 03-11-2003, 08:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,238
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Kalk vs Ca reactor

simple question, maybe.... if a Kalk reactor or Kalk addition can cause lowered Mg is a Ca reactor actually better, does the Ca reactor actually help add Mg to the water if I use a good quality...
Forum: DIY 03-11-2003, 06:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,058
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Local source for PVC/Acrylic tubing

I've spent 3 hours on the phone and so far I can find some what affordable acrylic tubing in 4" OD or PVC tubing in the same diameter at $40/foot..... yes.. $40

Anyone got a source for PVC tubing...
Forum: Reef 03-11-2003, 05:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,588
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Ranz I went to the last meeting that was held out...

Ranz I went to the last meeting that was held out in Delta, it was excellent, well done all around. There were TONS of people, some from the Island, some from Calgary etc. All total I would say about...
Forum: Reef 03-11-2003, 04:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,145
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
After looking at plans/pictures etc on the...

After looking at plans/pictures etc on the internet it is obvious a Kalk Reactor is going to be much easier to build than a Ca Reactor..... I love this DIY stuff.
Forum: Reef 03-11-2003, 04:46 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,357
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Gazza, strangley enough IO is known for its lack...

Gazza, strangley enough IO is known for its lack or low amounts of trace elements. If IO has huge levels of copper then the Kent should have even higher seeing as Kent is IO with additives.
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Forum: Reef 03-11-2003, 04:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,826
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Ranz that is one cool looking set up, WOW I've...

Ranz that is one cool looking set up, WOW I've given lots of thought to making a plywood tank.
Forum: Reef 03-11-2003, 05:12 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,357
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
I sent off an email to Kent and asked them about...

I sent off an email to Kent and asked them about it, if anyone wants a copy of the email please PM me, basically the scientists at Kent dont believe trace elements of metals will be an issue as long...
Forum: Reef 03-11-2003, 05:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,339
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Whats so special about fighting conches? I have...

Whats so special about fighting conches? I have two queen conches and they do well on the algae, I think I will get a few more but I've been curious about the fighting conches.
Forum: Reef 03-11-2003, 05:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,487
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
I would personally remove the fish to an...

I would personally remove the fish to an isolation tank and treat them with copper or formalin, if they are Clown fish remember clowns are sensitive to copper so try something along the lines of Sea...
Forum: Reef 03-11-2003, 05:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,826
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Tomato clowns are one of the most aggressive...

Tomato clowns are one of the most aggressive clowns next to Maroon, and remember Clown fish are Damsels with cuter colours. I'd say you have a fight club on your hands unless your tank is rather...
Forum: Reef 03-11-2003, 04:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,145
Posted By BCOrchidGuy
Well it should be obvious that I don't know much...

Well it should be obvious that I don't know much about it so I am just making assumptions. I thought the Kalk would eventually be gone if I dumped in a 500g package of it. I have alot more research...
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