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Forum: BC Interiors 12-16-2009, 03:59 PM
Replies: 6
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Posted By blake374
When ordering keep in mind that you only need the...

When ordering keep in mind that you only need the float valve. Sometimes they come in kits with a bunch of stuff you don't need.
Forum: BC Interiors 12-16-2009, 01:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,406
Posted By blake374
Its is a float valve just like the one phito...

Its is a float valve just like the one phito pointed out. You can buy them online at J&L Aquatics. Mine is a coralife, but I think J&L carries Kent Marine.
Forum: Reef 12-08-2009, 07:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,247
Posted By blake374
I used 1/2" pvc and a 1/2" masonary drill bit to...

I used 1/2" pvc and a 1/2" masonary drill bit to drill the rocks. It was really easy. If you keep the rocks fairly moist I wouldn't worry to much about die off. Drilling is really quick. You...
Forum: Reef 12-08-2009, 07:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,520
Posted By blake374
Turning the lights off will help, but that is...

Turning the lights off will help, but that is like doing water changes in that it dosn't get to the source of the problem.

Another thing to consider is the source of your water. I have read...
Forum: Reef 12-08-2009, 12:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,520
Posted By blake374
A picture of your algea problem would really...

A picture of your algea problem would really help.

It sounds like your have some sort of problem algea or diatoms. I am betting that there is a high level of nutrients in your water which are...
Forum: BC Interiors 11-27-2009, 05:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,136
Posted By blake374
If I had to do it all over again I would have...

If I had to do it all over again I would have bought 90% dry base rock from the fish store and seeded that with some live stuff.

I have like 800 bucks worth of live rock in my tank!
Forum: BC Interiors 11-26-2009, 06:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,372
Posted By blake374
Thats good to hear. I look forward to trying you...

Thats good to hear. I look forward to trying you guys out one day! Do you ever plan on gettting small sps frags in?
Forum: BC Interiors 11-20-2009, 06:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,372
Posted By blake374
I am curious about this too.

I am curious about this too.
Forum: BC Interiors 11-20-2009, 04:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,079
Posted By blake374
I think I saw a 4 or 5 mangroves at total pet...

I think I saw a 4 or 5 mangroves at total pet just a couple days ago. I would phone before you drive all the way there though.
Forum: Reef 11-20-2009, 04:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,520
Posted By blake374
Sounds like diatoms to me, but it could be cyano...

Sounds like diatoms to me, but it could be cyano bacteria. Either way a good place to start is to increase the flow in your tank a buch.

How is your water quality? I suspect that might have...
Forum: Reef 11-11-2009, 07:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,695
Posted By blake374
I ran a phosphate reactor for a month with...

I ran a phosphate reactor for a month with rowaphos. After that I scrubbed the rocks and that made the problem much much better. I guess this dosn't really get to the source of the problem, but it...
Forum: Reef 11-08-2009, 03:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 944
Posted By blake374
Where to get picling lime!?!?

Anyone know where to get pickling lime up here in canada. I was going to get it from this website called the canning party, but they are out of stock.
Forum: Tank Journal 11-07-2009, 04:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,239
Posted By blake374
Sounds like you are pretty busy. I would love to...

Sounds like you are pretty busy. I would love to see a shot of your current setup when you get a bit if time.

I know how it goes man! I just moved last spring and my fish lived in a big...
Forum: Reef 11-07-2009, 03:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,686
Posted By blake374
Argan! - Did you say monti cap! I would be very...

Argan! - Did you say monti cap! I would be very interested in that! Pm sent!
Forum: Reef 11-07-2009, 03:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,686
Posted By blake374
The 90 gallon up and running for 2 years now!

No corals yet, but I got the blue tang I always wanted.

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh7/blake374/P1010390.jpg

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh7/blake374/P1010407.jpg

This is my...
Forum: Reef 11-07-2009, 03:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,686
Posted By blake374
Here is my auto top off system. Its so simple...

Here is my auto top off system. Its so simple and easy to make. The best part is I don't have to add water every day!

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh7/blake374/P1010880.jpg
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Forum: Reef 11-07-2009, 03:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,686
Posted By blake374
Here is a shot of the canopy going together ...

Here is a shot of the canopy going together

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh7/blake374/P1010793-1.jpg

The canopy almost done

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh7/blake374/P1010807.jpg...
Forum: Reef 11-07-2009, 03:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,686
Posted By blake374
Canuck - I didn't realize that different...

Canuck - I didn't realize that different reflectors made that much of a difference! I am pretty happy with the reflectors, but that is something to keep in mind for when I start to get some sps.
Forum: Reef 11-07-2009, 03:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 870
Posted By blake374
There for sure is an objective way to measure the...

There for sure is an objective way to measure the amount of energy a light gives off. Its called the "par" of a light and it varies depending on depth of water in your tank.

But, this is pretty...
Forum: BC Interiors 11-06-2009, 02:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,406
Posted By blake374
Kamloops 90 gallon build, pic extreme!!!

Check out my 90 build if you have a few minutes! Lots of pics.http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=57611
Forum: Reef 11-06-2009, 01:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,686
Posted By blake374
I did this model on google sketch up of my canopy...

I did this model on google sketch up of my canopy because I find it hard to plan stuff out with 2d drawings. Worked out really well!
...
Forum: Reef 11-06-2009, 01:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,686
Posted By blake374
90 Gallon build! Pic EXTREME!!!!!!!!

I have had this tank up and running for a couple years now, but I am new to canreef and I thought I might show my build



Those of you from kamloops might remember this tank, it used to be the...
Forum: BC Interiors 11-05-2009, 12:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,140
Posted By blake374
Any one in the kamloops area have any aiptasia...

Any one in the kamloops area have any aiptasia killing type things they want to get rid of?
Forum: DIY 11-04-2009, 04:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,001
Posted By blake374
I guess it kind of depends on what you are tying...

I guess it kind of depends on what you are tying to do. If you want to cool the water, you are going to want to have the fans blowing over the water. So that would be in and out, or in and in. If...
Forum: DIY 11-04-2009, 04:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,350
Posted By blake374
I just used gravity to hold the rocks on place. ...

I just used gravity to hold the rocks on place. each rock rests on the rock below it. I have heard of zip ties being used though.
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