Forum: New to the Hobby
08-16-2004, 11:19 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 425
Repeating Sand Storm
Hiya all..
I have some friends that just setup a 55g as a FO later on to convert to reef. They put in 30lbs of Carib Sea reef sand, and 20lbs of Southdown. The tank settled nicely, but...
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Forum: DIY
08-12-2004, 05:05 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 578
Southdown in Kingston
I have access to some Newcastle (Southdown) Sand from HD that I'll be picking up within the next few weeks. If anyone's interested let me know, there's an entire pallet up for grabs in Ithaca, NY...
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Forum: Reef
08-10-2004, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,016
New Club?
Hi all, I was wondering if there was anyone in the SE Ont. area Kingston/Gan/Napanee that would be interested in starting up a reefkeeping club.
I don't know thing 1 about doing this so any advice...
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Forum: DIY
08-10-2004, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 700
Thanks guys,
I'm trying...
Thanks guys,
I'm trying to find a way to cheap out without effecting the quality of the water and life for the critters. I was reading up on the Southdown sand and bomix up...
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Forum: DIY
08-10-2004, 04:34 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 713
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Forum: DIY
08-09-2004, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 700
Silica Sand
Hi there,
I know this topic has been covered quite extensively but here goes:
Has anyone ever used Silica sand used in Pool Sand filters or Sand blasting for a DSB? I have looked at the...
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Forum: DIY
08-09-2004, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 713
Thanks Brad,
I did find...
Thanks Brad,
I did find one supplier in Etobicoke (Weston) which is next to TO. It's arounf $50 for the WH7 and I can buy it wholesale over the counter. Problem is it's 3 hours...
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Forum: DIY
08-09-2004, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 713
Workhorse 7
Hey all,
Anyone know of a similar ballast to the WH7 that is readily available in Ontario? I've been trying to find a supplier that deals with something this strong but everybody here...
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Forum: DIY
08-05-2004, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,726
Hey Dez,
Thanks for the link,...
Hey Dez,
Thanks for the link, sweet tank! What material did you use for the paneling? Is that Oak Plywood? And do you ever have issues with the weight of the pannels sliding down the...
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Forum: Reef
07-29-2004, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 922
Eco Aqualizer
Anyone have any info or experience on this new Eco Aqualizer?
http://www.ecoaqualizer.com
Just wondering if any Canadians have tried this as it sounds good, but of course anything can sound ...
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Forum: DIY
07-29-2004, 03:19 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,726
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Forum: DIY
07-29-2004, 02:58 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,726
Metal Stand "Skirt"
Anyone know of a link or post for a DIY skirt or covering for a standard metal frame tank stand found at any LFS? I know I've seen something like that on the web before but my searches have been...
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Forum: New to the Hobby
07-28-2004, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 422
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Forum: New to the Hobby
07-26-2004, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 422
Ok that makes more sense now, thanks for the...
Ok that makes more sense now, thanks for the info.
I'm trying to figure a way to build a DIY "poor-mans" pc setup for a fuge or a small frag cutting tank. I have access to several smaller pc...
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Forum: New to the Hobby
07-26-2004, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 422
Lumens vs Kelvins
Question to all the lighting guru's out there:
I was wondering if Lumens can be Converted into Kelvins?
ex 800 Lumens = ???K
Just wondering,
Troy Stevens
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Forum: New to the Hobby
07-25-2004, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 631
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Forum: New to the Hobby
07-25-2004, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 631
Thanks again Doug!
I must say it is a breath...
Thanks again Doug!
I must say it is a breath of fresh air to speak to people that have a clue about what they're talking about! Here the kind of advice I got at one LFS was, don't put Tangs with...
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Forum: New to the Hobby
07-25-2004, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 631
Thanks again Doug,
One more question (sorry...
Thanks again Doug,
One more question (sorry this is the newby section right?)
If I connec a sump does that eliminate water changes or will they always be necessary?
I've been told by a...
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Forum: New to the Hobby
07-25-2004, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 631
I currently have a 29G but am soon upgrading to...
I currently have a 29G but am soon upgrading to 65G. This current setup has been my "learning" tank and it's been going fairly well for 2 1/2 years now. The 65G will be entirely different as I know a...
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Forum: New to the Hobby
07-25-2004, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 631
Thank you reef_raf and Lost mind!
As for...
Thank you reef_raf and Lost mind!
As for water changes, I've read 10% a week or 15-20% per month. Which in your experiences is better? Also I'm curently using Crystal Sea Salt, but I've read...
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Forum: New to the Hobby
07-25-2004, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 631
Hey Reef_rat,
I have 3...
Hey Reef_rat,
I have 3 different types of Zoo's, 1 Finger Leather, one Curilique Anemone, and one Caribbean Pink Anemone. I also have about 18lbs LR and 10lbs of dead coral...
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Forum: New to the Hobby
07-25-2004, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 631
Dosing Questions
Hi again all,
Forgive me for my newbiness, I'm fairly new to reefs as well as this forum.
My question is what additives do you all use for dosing your reefs, and what works...
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Forum: New to the Hobby
07-25-2004, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 402
Propagation
Again thank you for you input Flatlander!
I will give it some time then. I'll snap some pics at some point and let you know my progres.
Thanks again!
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Forum: New to the Hobby
07-25-2004, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 402
Propagation
Thanks Flatlander!,
That's exactly the kind of info I was hoping for. I've read a fair amount about coral farming but it's entirely different to speak with someone...
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Forum: New to the Hobby
07-25-2004, 12:26 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 402
Propagation
Hi all,
I'm somewhat of a newbie, I've had a 28g FO for the last 2.5 years abd for the most part it's been running well. Lately I've added about 20lbs of Live Rock a couple Zoo's and a...
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