Canreef Aquatics Bulletin Board  

Go Back   Canreef Aquatics Bulletin Board > Search Forums

Showing results 1 to 25 of 53
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: Big Al's BC
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 10-13-2008, 08:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,124
Posted By Big Al's BC
It is definately a Tridacna deresa. Big Al's...

It is definately a Tridacna deresa.

Big Al's BC
Forum: Edmonton 07-30-2008, 07:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,013
Posted By Big Al's BC
fortheloveofcrabs, We wanted to address your...

fortheloveofcrabs,

We wanted to address your experience with what we feel may be helpful to you and others in understanding this particular industry.
The two fish you purchased in this 6 month...
Forum: Marine Fish 05-13-2008, 07:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,177
Posted By Big Al's BC
Good to hear, you cant always see the actual...

Good to hear, you cant always see the actual fluke on the eye. Hopefully the dip took care of it.:smile:

Big Al's BC
Forum: Marine Fish 05-11-2008, 02:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,177
Posted By Big Al's BC
In our experience cloudy eye is usually caused by...

In our experience cloudy eye is usually caused by either metal toxicity, eye flukes or handling.
seeing as you have this tang in a reef tank it is unlikely you have metal poisoning or your inverts...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-22-2008, 04:53 PM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 593,982
Posted By Big Al's BC
Yes, changing the bulbs on an Aquamedic fixture...

Yes, changing the bulbs on an Aquamedic fixture is intense. Did you access all the bulbs from one end? You should only have to remove the far side panel, then slide the lenses down one end. Same...
Forum: Marine Fish 02-14-2008, 11:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,164
Posted By Big Al's BC
Christy, Glad to provide some info. The ones...

Christy,
Glad to provide some info. The ones you got were probably from Vanuatu. Glad to hear they are eating.:biggrin:

Big Al's BC
Forum: Marine Fish 02-14-2008, 12:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,164
Posted By Big Al's BC
Christy, This is Grant at Big Al's. Vanderbilt...

Christy,
This is Grant at Big Al's. Vanderbilt Chromis, Chromis vanderbilti are a great schooling fish but dont generally feed on large foods. We import them from Tonga, Vanuatu and sometimes...
Forum: Vendor Announcements 02-02-2008, 07:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,360
Posted By Big Al's BC
Liverock promotion

Hi everyone,
Our in store specials begin Saturday morning and end on Friday night at 9:00. These specials are viewable at www.bigals.ca or you can register on our site for email notification of...
Forum: Vendor Announcements 01-30-2008, 09:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 670
Posted By Big Al's BC
Latest arrivals

Hello everyone,
Latest arrivals are as follows:

01/25/08 Vanuatu freshwater and saltwater fish arrived
01/27/08 Freshwater Brazil fish shipment arrived
01/27/08 Freshwater Florida fish...
Forum: Marine Fish 01-22-2008, 06:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,520
Posted By Big Al's BC
Mirolabrichthys dispar, is correct. Definately...

Mirolabrichthys dispar, is correct. Definately not Pseudanthias squamipinnis. The mouth is a good indicator, it is somewhat pointed on the dispar. Squmipinnis much higher bodied.

Big Al's BC
Forum: Reef 01-21-2008, 03:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,954
Posted By Big Al's BC
We would agree with Justin that manual removal is...

We would agree with Justin that manual removal is very effective but generally only if the population is minimal. Our display in the Richmond location became quickly infested over a very short time....
Forum: Marine Fish 01-04-2008, 09:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,402
Posted By Big Al's BC
Although generally the rule is to only house one...

Although generally the rule is to only house one pair of clowns per aquarium, it is largely dependent on the size of the aquarium and the number of host anemones available. Obviously certain species...
Forum: Reef 11-16-2007, 05:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,448
Posted By Big Al's BC
Great to hear you have done your research! The...

Great to hear you have done your research! The bio cube in question is not a store display unfortunately.:smile: As far as their being shy, I would say that depends on what you have them with. They...
Forum: Reef 11-15-2007, 11:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,448
Posted By Big Al's BC
Catherine and Sarah, Helfrichi Firefish are...

Catherine and Sarah,
Helfrichi Firefish are generally collected at around 250 feet. They come mainly from the Marshall islands, Tonga, Tahihi and occasionally Vanuatu. Safe dive limits are 220...
Forum: Vendor Announcements 10-24-2007, 07:34 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 650
Posted By Big Al's BC
Stunning green Maxima clams in Burnaby Big Al's!

We received some incredible ultra grade Maximas at our Burnaby Big Al's location. Photos attached, these are going fast!
Big Al's BC

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x190/BigAlsBC/IMG_1297.jpg...
Forum: Vendor Announcements 09-14-2007, 06:18 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 673
Posted By Big Al's BC
Tridacna derasa have arrived!

Both Big Al's locations have received 50 four and five inch derasa clams. Pictures are attached.

Big Al's BC

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x190/BigAlsBC/derasa.jpg
...
Forum: Lower Mainland 09-10-2007, 09:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,619
Posted By Big Al's BC
We are glad so many could make it on such a sunny...

We are glad so many could make it on such a sunny Saturday, especially with the traffic!! Expect to see more events like this in the future and we hope to see as many of you as can attend. We are...
Forum: Freshwater 09-09-2007, 01:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,186
Posted By Big Al's BC
Large aquaculture systems and ponds benefit...

Large aquaculture systems and ponds benefit greatly from protein skimming, particularly when water changes of a large size are so time consuming. Of course the intent for protein skimming is to...
Forum: Reef 09-08-2007, 03:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 693
Posted By Big Al's BC
We feel it is always better to seperate the...

We feel it is always better to seperate the refugium from the sump. If the refugium is seperate, you can control individual flow rates to each vessel. If you experience any problem with your...
Forum: Calgary 09-08-2007, 03:45 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,807
Posted By Big Al's BC
We are glad to hear that the Calgary franchisee...

We are glad to hear that the Calgary franchisee finally found a new location. That city is growing in leaps and bounds!
We love Calgary!:biggrin:

Big Al's BC
Forum: Big Als Online 09-08-2007, 03:40 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,239
Posted By Big Al's BC
More halide fixtures at great prices!

Big Al's Burnaby has a store used 72" mogul base triple 250W halide with 2 96W PC actinics for $799.99, warehouse price normally $1699.99!

Also, one only brand new 48" 150W Aquamedic HQI fixture...
Forum: Freshwater 09-08-2007, 03:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,186
Posted By Big Al's BC
Actually there are a few protein skimmers...

Actually there are a few protein skimmers designed for freshwater applications only. We have seen units available for ponds and there has been several articles in Ponds USA dealing with DIY units...
Forum: Reef 09-08-2007, 02:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,191
Posted By Big Al's BC
Nice trick with the sunglasses Tony!:biggrin:...

Nice trick with the sunglasses Tony!:biggrin: That should work. If the tank is either a Perfecto or All Glass 65 gallon, only the bottom pane is tempered. Any of the sides can be drilled, we do it...
Forum: Vendor Announcements 09-07-2007, 04:45 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 593
Posted By Big Al's BC
48 hours......

Hey everyone,
Just a reminder to anyone who has not registered for this Saturday's presentation at Big Al's Burnaby. Food and refreshments are still being organized and we want to ensure that all...
Forum: Big Als Online 09-03-2007, 08:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 455
Posted By Big Al's BC
Store used 135 gallon aquariums

Big Al's Burnaby has two store used 135 gallon aquariums available. They both have a 2 1/2" hole in the top left corner and are ready to go at $100.00 each.:smile:

Big Al's BC
Showing results 1 to 25 of 53

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT. The time now is 06:33 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.3
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.