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Forum: Reef 10-09-2009, 01:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,315
Posted By Canadian
Eheim 1260 Return Pump

Hey my pump is working great, no issues what so ever :D
Forum: Reef 10-08-2009, 10:42 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 12,298
Posted By Canadian
Again, a matter of personal preference but...

Again, a matter of personal preference but running a retun pump to provide circulation in the display tends to be woefully inefficient with respect to the amount of energy used and subsequently...
Forum: Reef 10-08-2009, 07:57 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 12,298
Posted By Canadian
Obviously there are different schools of though...

Obviously there are different schools of though on this but I don't see the point in running a return pump at a rate greater than what your skimmer can accommodate. It would be a complete waste of...
Forum: Reef 10-05-2009, 03:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,597
Posted By Canadian
Definitely sounds like something is hooked up...

Definitely sounds like something is hooked up incorrectly.

On an unrelated note: I don't know if that schematic is of the unit in question but if it is keep in mind that the post-carbon will add...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 09-29-2009, 03:46 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 856
Posted By Canadian
WTB: Sea Hare in Victoria

I've been trying to get a sea hare in Victoria and Spencer at Progressive Reef has been trying to find one to order for me but I haven't had any luck. I'm going to be heading over to Vancouver for...
Forum: Reef 09-29-2009, 03:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,330
Posted By Canadian
Not much. I've tidied up the bottom and culled a...

Not much. I've tidied up the bottom and culled a few corals. Unfortunately, I kinda let things slide and my husbandry was pretty much non-existent in the time leading up to our wedding, around our...
Forum: Reef 09-26-2009, 05:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,239
Posted By Canadian
Ssshhhhh. Be very, very quiet or the MH Gestapo...

Ssshhhhh. Be very, very quiet or the MH Gestapo will hear you and "educate" us about how T5's just don't work. Ssshhhhh.
Forum: Reef 09-26-2009, 03:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,239
Posted By Canadian
Here you go. One of the board's sponsors sells...

Here you go. One of the board's sponsors sells ATI Sunpower fixtures:

http://progressivereef.com/t5-lighting.php


I've had a 6x24W Sunpower for about 9 months now and am very happy with it....
Forum: Reef 09-23-2009, 12:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,884
Posted By Canadian
For future reference you don't need that site to...

For future reference you don't need that site to calculate the empty volume. All you need is the volume of the tank in cubic inches (length x width x height) and then divide by 231 to get the volume...
Forum: Reef 09-03-2009, 07:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,049
Posted By Canadian
Unhappy I have 3 Tunze Nanostreams kicking around and...

I have 3 Tunze Nanostreams kicking around and they are absolutely the poorest quality products I have ever purchased for an aquarium in the last 10 years.

All of them (including the subsequent...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 09-02-2009, 04:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,624
Posted By Canadian
Who cares if you get better lamp life without the...

Who cares if you get better lamp life without the shield on if you're trashing the reflectors? Trust me, I did exactly that to a Tek light. If you're getting any salt spray on your reflectors you're...
Forum: Reef 08-20-2009, 05:35 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,579
Posted By Canadian
Wow. Blame the victim much? While I can see where...

Wow. Blame the victim much? While I can see where you're coming from it simply doesn't excuse the apparently appalling business practices of this vendor.
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 08-11-2009, 03:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,624
Posted By Canadian
While a dirtied shield will obviously block some...

While a dirtied shield will obviously block some light it's just good practice to keep it clean and insitu. Having the shield ensures that the air flow of fans in the fixture stays on the lamps and...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 08-11-2009, 03:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,624
Posted By Canadian
To properly cool a T5 fixture the air flow should...

To properly cool a T5 fixture the air flow should be directed towards the labeled end of the lamp. Over cooling T5 lamps by randomly blasting them with a fan can actually reduce light output....
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 08-10-2009, 07:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,624
Posted By Canadian
I would stay away from both and opt for something...

I would stay away from both and opt for something that is fan-cooled.
Forum: Reef 08-04-2009, 02:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,330
Posted By Canadian
My tank is only 24 x 24 x 20 and with my...

My tank is only 24 x 24 x 20 and with my preference for aquascaping (minimal LR) my LR structure is only about 16 x 16 x 10 and then the corals add to that. So the SunPower covers my reef structure...
Forum: Reef 07-27-2009, 07:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,211
Posted By Canadian
Obviously there are seasonal variations in...

Obviously there are seasonal variations in tapwater TDS but lately I've been contemplating just removing my RO membrane from my RO/DI unit. Our TDS is around 20 ppm on average at worst here in...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 07-19-2009, 02:26 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 848
Posted By Canadian
WTB: Used JBJ ATO in Victoria Area

Want to try to rig one up in my skimmer collection cup to shut it down if it starts to overflow.
Forum: Reef 07-15-2009, 04:07 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,581
Posted By Canadian
One more for flange side regardless of whether...

One more for flange side regardless of whether it's wet or dry.
Forum: Reef 07-12-2009, 10:11 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,633
Posted By Canadian
The MSG thing is just one of those ridiculous...

The MSG thing is just one of those ridiculous rumors about Tim Hortons coffee and it's "addictive" qualities.

And all Bucks coffee is nasty - Tim Hortons at least uses Arabica beans while Bucks...
Forum: Reef 07-12-2009, 03:48 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,633
Posted By Canadian
I don't think they'll be open very late Brad -...

I don't think they'll be open very late Brad - their hours are something like 7:30-7:00 I think.
Forum: Reef 07-12-2009, 03:13 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,633
Posted By Canadian
I can't believe you're dissing Timmy's and...

I can't believe you're dissing Timmy's and praising Bucks! They both suck. Timmy's is nothing but MSG, sugar and cream and Bucks is button-pushed burned beyond recognition shite beans. Next time...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 07-09-2009, 03:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,042
Posted By Canadian
Still looking.

Still looking.
Forum: Vancouver Island 07-05-2009, 05:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,350
Posted By Canadian
WTB LR in Victoria Area

I want to change up my aquascape a bit and refresh my LR so I'm looking to get some interesting shapes (around 50 pounds total) from someone in/around Victoria.

Lemme know whatchya go! :)
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 07-05-2009, 05:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,042
Posted By Canadian
WTB LR in Victoria Area

I want to change up my aquascape a bit and refresh my LR so I'm looking to get some interesting shapes (around 50 pounds total) from someone in/around Victoria.

Lemme know whatchya go! :)
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