Forum: Reef
12-13-2003, 03:05 AM
|
|
Replies: 6
Views: 1,580
|
|
Forum: Reef
12-13-2003, 01:41 AM
|
|
Replies: 6
Views: 1,580
|
|
Forum: Reef
12-12-2003, 11:22 PM
|
|
Replies: 6
Views: 1,580
Metal Halide Height
Hey All,
I'm just about ready to put up two 250W MH's over a 72 gal tank. Any suggestions as to how high above the top of the tank. Is there an ideal height? It is built into a wall, so I have...
|
|
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
12-06-2003, 11:14 PM
|
|
Replies: 9
Views: 1,641
Rock
I had my inlaws bring out 50 lbs of base rock from JL this weekend. It is quite nice. Cost 75 bucks for 50 lbs. No shipping. Most are quite porous except for two pieces which are fairly solid and...
|
|
Forum: Lounge
12-04-2003, 06:12 AM
|
|
Replies: 1
Views: 1,250
|
|
Forum: DIY
12-03-2003, 05:21 PM
|
|
Replies: 4
Views: 1,276
Joel,
I just did this about a month ago for a...
Joel,
I just did this about a month ago for a 75gal. I used 1.5 inch square tube .100 wall. For this size tank i have a tool time structure, but I like the beefy look. I am guessing this is for...
|
|
Forum: Calgary
12-02-2003, 04:05 PM
|
|
Replies: 22
Views: 4,121
Skimmer
Shouldn't be a problem, looks like I am going to be here until Saturday morning. I am working nights, so I could pick it up any day during the week as well if that works better.
Cheers,
Al
|
|
Forum: Reef
12-02-2003, 03:04 AM
|
|
Replies: 11
Views: 3,483
|
|
Forum: Reef
12-01-2003, 05:40 PM
|
|
Replies: 11
Views: 3,483
Tank - Refugium Substrate dilema/setup
I am about 2 weeks away from setting up a 75 gal with 33 gal sump/refugium And am looking for opinions on what to do with regards to sand beds. I am leaning towards about an inch of sand in the main...
|
|
Forum: Reef
11-30-2003, 11:47 PM
|
|
Replies: 5
Views: 1,725
MH Reflector
You can try U Grow on the south side. 18' and 24' reflectors for about 25 bucks. They are white, not polished aluminium. From what I understand, the white will work just fine, and much cheaper. ...
|
|
Forum: Edmonton
11-26-2003, 04:56 PM
|
|
Replies: 191
Views: 27,527
MH Bulbs
Jim,
I am in the middle of this as well. It is actually the project I am completeing in my hotel room when I am not working. I am sure CSIS is going to be knocking on my door any time know. The...
|
|
Forum: Edmonton
11-21-2003, 08:38 PM
|
|
Replies: 0
Views: 1,348
Need anything from Calgary?
I will be in calgary all next week, and will be driving back up Fri or Sat. Does anyone need anything brought up. I can bring it on Sat nightto the meeting. Nothing huge, I am driving a car. ...
|
|
Forum: Edmonton
11-20-2003, 08:50 PM
|
|
Replies: 7
Views: 1,895
Bulbs Work Great
Finally got my ballasts yesterday, and hooked up the bulbs. They fired up great. Actually, the first one fired up and I let it run for about 2 mins. I unplugged the ballast and removed the bulb. ...
|
|
Forum: Edmonton
11-10-2003, 01:37 AM
|
|
Replies: 7
Views: 1,895
Picture of Glass Shards
Here is a pic of the glass shards inside the bulb.
http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/500/747Shards.JPG?3136
Al
|
|
Forum: Edmonton
11-10-2003, 01:19 AM
|
|
Replies: 7
Views: 1,895
|
|
Forum: Edmonton
11-10-2003, 01:09 AM
|
|
Replies: 7
Views: 1,895
250W MH Favor
Hey guys & Gals,
I bought a couple 250W bulbs from Venki. Even though he did an incredible job of packaging, Canada Post tried their hardest to break them. They Actually split the box and cruched...
|
|
Forum: Edmonton
11-09-2003, 02:20 AM
|
|
Replies: 191
Views: 27,527
|
|
Forum: Reef
10-30-2003, 10:46 PM
|
|
Replies: 6
Views: 1,827
|
|
Forum: Reef
10-30-2003, 10:12 PM
|
|
Replies: 6
Views: 1,827
Overflow
Sorry,
It's an 1 1/2" Duso overlow.
Al
|
|
Forum: Reef
10-30-2003, 09:24 PM
|
|
Replies: 6
Views: 1,827
Sump Flow
This should open up a big can of worms. But here goes. 75 Gal tank with 30 gal sump/refugium @ 5' of head. What size/type of pump/GPH would you go with and why. I plan on having a line off the...
|
|
Forum: New to the Hobby
10-29-2003, 02:43 AM
|
|
Replies: 42
Views: 4,406
Marcus
I installed a Aquasafe RO/DI about 2 weeks ago. Great product for the price. We bought one for two reasons. The first was for tank water(which isn't set up yet), but we were also paying 85 bucks...
|
|
Forum: Edmonton
10-24-2003, 03:30 PM
|
|
Replies: 10
Views: 3,244
Sand
I never saw the bin at AI three days ago, but may ave missed it. Maybe AIman can confirm this bin.
I just called Trident, and they are no longer stocking the live sand.
Cheers,
Al
|
|
Forum: Edmonton
10-23-2003, 03:55 AM
|
|
Replies: 10
Views: 3,244
Does Size Matter?
Thats kinda personal. But......Ok. I am in the process of setting up a 75 gal with 30 gal sump/refugium. I just finished welding up a stand and painted it yesterday. Hopefully on the DIY page...
|
|
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
10-23-2003, 03:46 AM
|
|
Replies: 0
Views: 949
|
|
Forum: Edmonton
10-23-2003, 03:40 AM
|
|
Replies: 10
Views: 3,244
vinegar test.
I agree, the vinegar test is not perfect, but it gets you pointed in the right direction. I would assume that if the product is 100% Calcium Carbonate, that all it would leach into the tank would be...
|
