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Forum: Tank Journal 09-30-2011, 08:35 PM
Replies: 26
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Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
actually ... I meant corals. Edited my previous...

actually ... I meant corals. Edited my previous post.

I currently have probably a bit too much livestock in here. Live and learn.
1 red Fire Shrimp
1 peppermint shrimp
1 purple firefish
1 hi...
Forum: Tank Journal 09-30-2011, 07:12 PM
Replies: 762
Views: 131,516
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
Awesome build. I got some major tank envy.

Awesome build. I got some major tank envy.
Forum: Tank Journal 09-30-2011, 07:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,481
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
Now to figure out what corals will survive in...

Now to figure out what corals will survive in this tank. Might take me a while to research and see what might be suitable.

I wouldnt be opposed to a ROAK of corals/frag from someone that would be...
Forum: Tank Journal 09-30-2011, 07:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,481
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
20110930 Quick update after moving the macro...

20110930

Quick update after moving the macro algae to the sump
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad249/CGY_Betta_Guy/Fluval%20Edge%206G%20SW%20FOWLR%20Tank/IMG_4568.jpg

using red and blue LED...
Forum: Tank Journal 09-30-2011, 07:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,481
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
20110914 Now with 10 Gallon sump! :)...

20110914
Now with 10 Gallon sump! :) http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad249/CGY_Betta_Guy/Fluval%20Edge%206G%20SW%20FOWLR%20Tank/IMG_4534.jpg

sumped out...
Forum: Reef 08-22-2011, 07:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,183
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
LOL.... I was thinking war vets for some...

LOL.... I was thinking war vets for some reason... makes sense now!
Forum: Tank Journal 08-11-2011, 03:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,481
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
Apparently the pictured stuff is macro algae?...

Apparently the pictured stuff is macro algae? dont suppose someone can explain how this is different to chaeto? I assume there is some benefits to growing it out (usually the sump)?

Thx
Forum: Tank Journal 08-10-2011, 05:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,481
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
@MPevine11 sorry for the really late reply......

@MPevine11 sorry for the really late reply... general dimensions of the overflow box is 4.5" Wide x6.5" tall x3.25" deep
Forum: Tank Journal 08-10-2011, 05:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,481
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
20110808 - Its been a very busy number of months...

20110808 - Its been a very busy number of months for me and unfortunately maintenance on my tanks(especially this one) took a bit of a back seat. Now I have a renewed desire to get back at it since...
Forum: Alberta 02-14-2011, 10:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,710
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
Pisces and Red Coral in Calgary both have...

Pisces and Red Coral in Calgary both have seahorses... saw them as of a few days ago. Pretty sure I have seen them at other stores in Calgary as well. Why not phone around?
Forum: Reef 02-02-2011, 05:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,565
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
HAHA... not a lot of room for water, but I dont...

HAHA... not a lot of room for water, but I dont disagree with the tank stocking
Forum: Reef 01-28-2011, 04:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,124
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
something else I need an ID on... 8) Found...

something else I need an ID on...

8) Found this little circular shaped guy with the greenish specs in the center moving around the tank. Not moving around mobile like a snail would but yesterday...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-28-2011, 07:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,481
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
Thanks everyone for your input and compliments!...

Thanks everyone for your input and compliments! The tank has been cycling since December 26th and didnt have any signs of ammonia or nitrite beyond the first day I put the live rock into the tank. I...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-28-2011, 07:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,481
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
Hope no one minds more pictures? 20110124 -...

Hope no one minds more pictures?

20110124 - Think I waited long enough and started stocking... Red Fire shrimp - really like the pop of red in the tank!...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-24-2011, 09:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,481
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
Thanks for the input. Yes I realize the tank is...

Thanks for the input. Yes I realize the tank is probably too small for a mandarin. Its on my wish list of fish but I know its not practical to put one in the Edge.
Forum: Tank Journal 01-24-2011, 08:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,481
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
So now I am at the point where I am starting to...

So now I am at the point where I am starting to think of stocking my 2-3 small fishies... will be picking up a red fire shrimp along with some more snails this evening I think. I would love to find a...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-24-2011, 08:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,481
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
20110118 - added a peppermint shrimp to start...

20110118 - added a peppermint shrimp to start work on the apistasia but have yet to see any noticeable dent in the population and might add another soon....
Forum: Tank Journal 01-24-2011, 08:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,481
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
20110106 - added some critters Spiny Astrea...

20110106 - added some critters
Spiny Astrea snail
http://i940.photobucket.com/albums/ad249/CGY_Betta_Guy/Fluval%20Edge%206G%20SW%20FOWLR%20Tank/IMG_3158.jpg...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-24-2011, 08:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,481
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
20101224 Here it is after adding salt and live...

20101224 Here it is after adding salt and live sand. Both salt and live sand caused the water to look extremely cloudy but cleared up quite quickly. In this pic you can also see (sorta) that the...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-24-2011, 08:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,481
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
20101224 - One of the biggest complaints I have...

20101224 - One of the biggest complaints I have with the Fluval Edge in Calgary (being such a dry city for most of the year) is that water evaporation occurs at a very high rate. So I decided that I...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-24-2011, 08:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,481
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
20101201 - First thing after doing some research...

20101201 - First thing after doing some research was to go out and find some acrylic sheet in order for me to fabricate my own custom overflow box. Finally located some black acrylic and also got my...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-24-2011, 08:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,481
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
CBG's first SW tank - Fluval Edge 6G now with 10G sump

Some of you may have seen this on other forums I am on. I Figured it was about time to put this up as a journal here on CanReef since I am getting some great information from all of you and will...
Forum: Calgary 01-17-2011, 05:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,132
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
Calgary Fasteners in NE is a place to go for the...

Calgary Fasteners in NE is a place to go for the GE SCS1200.. about 6-7 bucks a tube if I remember right.
Forum: Reef 01-14-2011, 10:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,124
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
thanks for the quick IDs, Hydroids and bryopsis...

thanks for the quick IDs,
Hydroids and bryopsis eh. great. What would be the safe way that could be used to get rid of either of these? Read that raising magnesium levels would help with bryopsis...
Forum: Reef 01-14-2011, 07:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,124
Posted By CGY_Betta_Guy
7) and I still havent been able to get a good...

7) and I still havent been able to get a good view of this guy! I have tried luring it out further but its very timid.
I still think its a pistol shrimp but I really have no clue... anyone able to...
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