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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 04-16-2016, 05:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,045
Posted By fixerupper
Are you looking for sps, lps, or softies?

Are you looking for sps, lps, or softies?
Forum: Reef Supplies 04-07-2016, 03:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,184
Posted By fixerupper
Good thing he's wearing a 'hi visibility' orange...

Good thing he's wearing a 'hi visibility' orange jacket.

Safety First, right?
Forum: Reef 04-03-2016, 06:48 PM
Replies: 400
Views: 85,408
Posted By fixerupper
Yup Mine came broken too. The bottom was split...

Yup
Mine came broken too. The bottom was split open.
Fortunately they use a relatively sturdy bag to contain the salt so there was nothing lost.

Good luck
Forum: DIY 04-03-2016, 04:53 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 18,944
Posted By fixerupper
Bump Anyone?

Bump

Anyone?
Forum: Calgary 03-22-2016, 08:46 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 17,933
Posted By fixerupper
Wow, you sound very defensive. I was not making...

Wow, you sound very defensive. I was not making any judgement as to your personal choice where you shop. Indeed, the place sounds sketchy at best. Obviously we should all spend our hard-earned...
Forum: Calgary 03-22-2016, 05:42 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 17,933
Posted By fixerupper
I thought this was discussed here before....

I thought this was discussed here before. Naturally, I can't find the post now but the upshot was that an animal rights group has targeted Riverfront multiple times and (if I remember correctly) the...
Forum: Lounge 03-16-2016, 11:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,203
Posted By fixerupper
Just to be clear: When you say, 'Bad Boy'...

Just to be clear:
When you say, 'Bad Boy' you're referring to.......the Turkey? I hope.

Silicone brush is ok I guess, at least one wouldn't have to listen to all the wise cracks about being a...
Forum: JL Aquatics 03-16-2016, 07:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,324
Posted By fixerupper
I'd buy that in a heartbeat. Thx for showing...

I'd buy that in a heartbeat.
Thx for showing us.

.
Forum: Reef 03-15-2016, 10:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,094
Posted By fixerupper
According to this: ...

According to this:

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reef-calculator

Using Randy's recipe for magnesium you'll need about 242 ml of solution to get your Mg up to 1350 (ish). Many salts have low Mg...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 03-12-2016, 08:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,211
Posted By fixerupper
Great Frags

Thanks for the frags Levi. They look great!

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Forum: Lounge 03-12-2016, 08:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,203
Posted By fixerupper
Things your neighbours hear:

Got a text from our great neighbours letting us know what they overheard through the open windows:

Wife (Calling down the stairs): Hey, do you have the turkey baster again?

Me (Calling back):...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 03-12-2016, 12:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,685
Posted By fixerupper
Good Luck

What a great community spirit you guys have. Good luck with the endeavour. I wish I was there to pitch in.

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Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 03-09-2016, 04:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 980
Posted By fixerupper
I had an issue with a Tunze 6095 purchased in the...

I had an issue with a Tunze 6095 purchased in the USA but then brought home to Edmonton. Cross border warrantee issues can be tricky. From advice received from Canreef members I contacted Roger from...
Forum: Reef 03-07-2016, 02:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,404
Posted By fixerupper
Are you using a controller with a pH probe? If...

Are you using a controller with a pH probe? If so, has it been calibrated recently?
A few months ago I was having weird results testing for parameters. I updated my test kits but my results were...
Forum: Reef 03-06-2016, 01:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,027
Posted By fixerupper
Agreed. OTOH many of us aren't saying they...

Agreed.
OTOH many of us aren't saying they should.
But if they don't know they should attempt to either find someone who does or admit they don't know. Anything else is well, LYING or crappy...
Forum: Reef 03-04-2016, 06:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,230
Posted By fixerupper
Thanks for that link Whatcaneyedo. It's...

Thanks for that link Whatcaneyedo. It's appreciated.

I have read RHF's articles about ORP and the caution not to put too much emphasis on absolute readings. That's probably good advice. While I...
Forum: Reef 03-04-2016, 01:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,230
Posted By fixerupper
This morning it's at 410 and looks to be...

This morning it's at 410 and looks to be climbing. How far out can a probe drift? This one is 2-3 years old but only saw water 36 days ago.
Forum: Reef 03-03-2016, 11:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,230
Posted By fixerupper
ORP Readings - What's "Normal"?

I finally hooked up the ORP probe for my Apex. It's been the in sump for about 35 days. The cord is separated from other power cords as well as about 1.5 feet away fro the nearest pump. My readings...
Forum: POTM Entries & Votings 03-03-2016, 05:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,663
Posted By fixerupper
No. 2 because it's obviously trying harder.

No. 2 because it's obviously trying harder.
Forum: POTM Entries & Votings 03-03-2016, 02:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,663
Posted By fixerupper
Neither; there is not a scrap a difference...

Neither; there is not a scrap a difference between them. They are the same species of Curculio.

My favorite "Master and Commander" moment.

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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 03-02-2016, 12:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,211
Posted By fixerupper
PM'd

PM'd
Forum: Reef 03-02-2016, 11:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,027
Posted By fixerupper
I'm with Ram on this one. So often we hear...

I'm with Ram on this one.
So often we hear about the impact that online vendors have on the brick and mortar businesses. The competition for our sales dollars can be fierce. Whenever possible we...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 03-01-2016, 07:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,593
Posted By fixerupper
Yeah, I've heard it's the controllers too but...

Yeah, I've heard it's the controllers too but that hasn't been my experience.
When the pumps stopped the easiest thing (to stay dry) was for me to swap the controller first. When the swap did not...
Forum: DIY 03-01-2016, 04:43 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 18,944
Posted By fixerupper
Hello? Waveline? ...

Hello?

Waveline?

.....echo....echo.........echo.........

Please respond to give us a hint where we can buy replacement parts. Can you give us some clue of sentience?
Your website contact...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 03-01-2016, 12:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,593
Posted By fixerupper
Nice skimmer

Nice review.

I own an earlier version of this skimmer for 2.5 years and it worked as you say for about 1.5 yrs. It pulls awesome skimmate, quality built, easy to adjust and silent.

The weak...
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