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Forum: Tank Journal 10-07-2019, 10:10 PM
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Posted By MikeInToronto
:Banane01::Banane01: First of all, thank you...

:Banane01::Banane01:

First of all, thank you :smile:

The returns are submerged only the slightest bit below the water surface - maybe 1/4” - so it’s enough to prevent bubbles but the backflow...
Forum: Tank Journal 10-06-2019, 02:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,117
Posted By MikeInToronto
The mixing station is right beside the sump: ...

The mixing station is right beside the sump:
https://www.reef2reef.com/attachments/eb35a8f7-88a2-4871-b88e-c64887167944-jpeg.1162283/

The ATO is connected directly to the freshwater reservoir. I...
Forum: Tank Journal 10-06-2019, 02:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,117
Posted By MikeInToronto
In the equipment room (i.e. my laundry room) I...

In the equipment room (i.e. my laundry room) I have a 75 gallon refugium. The refugium is filthy. The thing is, a big, dirty refugium makes the dinoflagellates go away. All anecdotal but it’s worked...
Forum: Reef 10-05-2019, 01:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,283
Posted By MikeInToronto
Did you set the reactor up to recirculate? This...

Did you set the reactor up to recirculate? This reduces media replacement significantly.

I just put mine back online to get the pH above 7.8. It’s not helping :neutral: I need to figure...
Forum: Tank Journal 10-05-2019, 10:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,117
Posted By MikeInToronto
In preparation for this tank, I was curing some...

In preparation for this tank, I was curing some rock in a trough in my crawlspace. I used that Marco rock mortar and cemented my rock work. That mortar is AMAZING! I made my structures and left them...
Forum: Tank Journal 10-05-2019, 10:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,117
Posted By MikeInToronto
So now the 5 weeks have passed and I did my leak...

So now the 5 weeks have passed and I did my leak test with fresh water. This is where I learned the tote sump was a bust; literally. ...
Forum: Tank Journal 10-05-2019, 10:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,117
Posted By MikeInToronto
The tank is heated with four 500W Finnex heaters....

The tank is heated with four 500W Finnex heaters. I did this instead of fewer big heaters because the draw from a 1000W heater is crazy on a breaker. Anyway, 1000W is HOT!
For the return pump I’m...
Forum: Tank Journal 10-04-2019, 10:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,117
Posted By MikeInToronto
For lighting I went with 10 Radion G4 Pros. I...

For lighting I went with 10 Radion G4 Pros. I picked them all up during our Boxing Week so they were on sale. To hang the lights I build a rack out of t-slot aluminum....
Forum: Tank Journal 10-04-2019, 10:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,117
Posted By MikeInToronto
The glass is regular 3/4”. I didn’t go with...

The glass is regular 3/4”. I didn’t go with starphire glass because I’m prone to scratching and also, I’ve heard that our modern day lighting make it negligible. I don’t know either way.

Here is...
Forum: Tank Journal 10-04-2019, 10:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,117
Posted By MikeInToronto
The stand

I got a couple quotes for this tank and they were all roughly the same but the Miracles quote included a stand and also extended the warranty an additional 4 years if I used their stand. It was a no...
Forum: Tank Journal 10-04-2019, 10:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,117
Posted By MikeInToronto
Mike’s 750 gallon build

Hello all

Just for starters, this tank has been up and running for a few months but I will start from the beginning and hopefully it doesn’t look like I went from 0 to finished in a week. I’ll...
Forum: Lounge 04-10-2011, 02:55 PM
Replies: 58
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Posted By MikeInToronto
The rest of your post seemed legit but you're...

The rest of your post seemed legit but you're being facetious here, right?
Forum: Reef 01-01-2011, 06:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,825
Posted By MikeInToronto
:bored:

:bored:
Forum: Reef 01-01-2011, 02:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,825
Posted By MikeInToronto
Sorry for the peeve but: Anemones host clowns,...

Sorry for the peeve but: Anemones host clowns, not the other way around. The act of hosting is performed by the anemone (or powerhead, or coral, or whatever). Clownfishes don't "host in" anything....
Forum: Reef 06-12-2010, 03:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,380
Posted By MikeInToronto
Both the Herbie and the Beananimal work best with...

Both the Herbie and the Beananimal work best with a coast to coast overflow. You want just the surface tank water to enter the overflow and you want it to "hug" the sides of the overflow as it goes...
Forum: Marine Fish 05-10-2010, 03:59 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,628
Posted By MikeInToronto
I just wanted to comment on some of the "$200 is...

I just wanted to comment on some of the "$200 is too expensive" posts. It is a lot of money but if you qualify it by considering it is only 4-5 corals that you'll probably kill anyway :mrgreen:, or...
Forum: Reef 04-19-2010, 01:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 775
Posted By MikeInToronto
I don't know what your pink fish is but is it...

I don't know what your pink fish is but is it possible the anemone ate it?

I would do a thorough search for the fish but I wouldn't disrupt the rockwork. If you can't find it, chances are it was...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 04-19-2010, 12:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,668
Posted By MikeInToronto
I paid $35 retail for a 4" regal the other day,...

I paid $35 retail for a 4" regal the other day, but that's in the Toronto area. I don't know how prices compare out west.

Regals are awesomely beautiful fish. I think they are my favourite along...
Forum: Lighting Specific 04-19-2010, 12:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,254
Posted By MikeInToronto
You may never use the 250W or one day you may...

You may never use the 250W or one day you may find you don't need 400W to light your tank. Perhaps one day you will find that a newer ballast comes on the market and you want to use your Galaxy...
Forum: Lighting Specific 04-18-2010, 11:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,254
Posted By MikeInToronto
Just something to think about. Will you be...

Just something to think about. Will you be running only Radiums and never switch to a different brand? If so you will like a ANSI M135/M155 pulse start ballast. These bulbs run at 370W (or something)...
Forum: Pictures 04-18-2010, 10:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,571
Posted By MikeInToronto
I didn't realise you were in Mississauga. If you...

I didn't realise you were in Mississauga. If you want I can trade you some live rock for your zoa rock. PM me if you're interested.
Forum: Marine Fish 04-18-2010, 10:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,497
Posted By MikeInToronto
These are pics of how I rigged up the gutter...

These are pics of how I rigged up the gutter guard. Originally I tried just stretching it across the entire overflow but it isn't rigid enough to stay straight. I think the way I rigged it is much...
Forum: Marine Fish 04-18-2010, 11:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,497
Posted By MikeInToronto
Overflow claims another one

Yesterday I was heading out to Home Depot to get gutterguard and I got distracted and ended up going to the LFS. While there I picked up a Potter's angel. Anyway, last night he got sucked into the...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 04-18-2010, 11:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,124
Posted By MikeInToronto
Just to reiterate, they are 100% saddlebacks (A....

Just to reiterate, they are 100% saddlebacks (A. polymnus).
Forum: Reef 04-16-2010, 11:16 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,544
Posted By MikeInToronto
People who think the clown is the host in the...

People who think the clown is the host in the clown/anemone relationship.
People who write, "My clownfish is "hosting in" my anemone." There is no such thing.
People who continue to write, "hosted...
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