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Forum: Reef 03-28-2009, 01:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,791
Posted By a4twenty
a couple of pics ( click the thumb ) of mine. i...

a couple of pics ( click the thumb ) of mine. i went with refugium --> return <-- skimmer and it has worked out great for me so far.
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Forum: Reef 03-04-2009, 01:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,261
Posted By a4twenty
IMO if you want to keep LR and chaeto in your...

IMO if you want to keep LR and chaeto in your fuge, then don't try to keep a DSB ( or regular ) in there. it makes it almost impossible to properly maintain the sandbed and nasty things will start...
Forum: Reef 03-04-2009, 01:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,125
Posted By a4twenty
clams will try to move around to find desirable...

clams will try to move around to find desirable conditions, there may be something he doesn't like in the spot you have chosen. as recommended by others, half bury a small flat rock ( or similar )...
Forum: Reef 02-26-2009, 02:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,762
Posted By a4twenty
hosting is instinctive, i have seen many captive...

hosting is instinctive, i have seen many captive breed clown hosting almost instantly when added to a tank.

your biggest problem is your choice of hosts are not a natural choice for your species...
Forum: Lounge 02-24-2009, 03:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 20,567
Posted By a4twenty
you have to take into account that there is...

you have to take into account that there is usually between 1000 and 3000 people online and the search function is taking nonstop abuse. if you want to search RC, go to google and after entering...
Forum: DIY 01-27-2009, 04:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,115
Posted By a4twenty
best advice is to look under plastic in the...

best advice is to look under plastic in the yellow pages.

http://www.yellowpages.ca/search/si/1/plastics/manitoba

heres a couple


Laird Plastics
8 Plymouth Street, Winnipeg, MB R2X 2V7...
Forum: Reef 01-26-2009, 12:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,260
Posted By a4twenty
i have seen them take quite a while to finish but...

i have seen them take quite a while to finish but i am very surprised they are eating already.

good luck and keep us posted, please :mrgreen:
Forum: Reef 01-19-2009, 01:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 677
Posted By a4twenty
and the journey begins........ keep looking,...

and the journey begins........ keep looking, you'll be amazed at what comes out of the rock work, i still am years later. :mrgreen:
Forum: Lounge 01-19-2009, 01:27 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,850
Posted By a4twenty
have to agree, nothing sells more papers than a...

have to agree, nothing sells more papers than a little controversy....

direct quotes

"After Williams returned to the goat exhibit, she saw a zoo keeper attempting CPR on the goat, but it was...
Forum: Lounge 01-06-2009, 12:49 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,706
Posted By a4twenty
exactly, it's great to be able to give money away...

exactly, it's great to be able to give money away and not worry about where it comes from or if your company is on the verge of bankruptcy?????

if you believe them ( at least the 2 ) they were a...
Forum: Lounge 01-02-2009, 02:50 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 7,256
Posted By a4twenty
for ~ $100/hr i don't even want an apprentice to...

for ~ $100/hr i don't even want an apprentice to pull my truck into the service bay, let alone work on it. if i'm paying top $$$ for a mechanic i want a licenced mechanic working on it.

the only...
Forum: Lounge 12-25-2008, 01:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,168
Posted By a4twenty
merry xmas everyone :x-mas:

merry xmas everyone :x-mas:
Forum: Reef 12-18-2008, 04:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 806
Posted By a4twenty
i agree, those eyes are incredible.

i agree, those eyes are incredible.
Forum: Lounge 12-13-2008, 02:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,497
Posted By a4twenty
no problem, its under "file" on the top menu. ...

no problem, its under "file" on the top menu.


for example here's a sketch i did of my sump in sketchup, then exported to .jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa240/a4twenty/60Gsumpfuge.jpg
Forum: Lounge 12-13-2008, 02:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,497
Posted By a4twenty
i use sketchup and love it :biggrin: ...

i use sketchup and love it :biggrin:

drawings can be exported in 3D model ( .kmz ) or 2D graphics ( .jpg / .tif / .bmp / .png ) which can then be incorporated in just about any other program.
Forum: Reef 12-05-2008, 03:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,201
Posted By a4twenty
this is not only true but strongly recommended. ...

this is not only true but strongly recommended.

some tangs will eat lettuce and other veggies but you are far better off and there is much more nutritional value in feeding dried seaweed ( AKA...
Forum: Pictures 11-22-2008, 01:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,949
Posted By a4twenty
very good question, just be happy he didn't.

very good question, just be happy he didn't.
Forum: Pictures 11-22-2008, 01:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,949
Posted By a4twenty
it sure looks like a polyclad to me, i think you...

it sure looks like a polyclad to me, i think you got lucky, not sure how :question:
Forum: Lounge 11-20-2008, 03:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,861
Posted By a4twenty
lol, 4 reef pages open all at once..... CA, RC,...

lol, 4 reef pages open all at once..... CA, RC, AC and RAF :mrgreen: , i think i may have a problem..........
Forum: Wicked Frags 11-18-2008, 11:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 627
Posted By a4twenty
that looks like it'll be crazy once acclimated. ...

that looks like it'll be crazy once acclimated.

nice frags :mrgreen:
Forum: Reef 11-10-2008, 10:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,545
Posted By a4twenty
do you have enough RSPC to fill the 120?? are...

do you have enough RSPC to fill the 120?? are you upgrading / moving a tank?? or are you starting fresh??

i find that if you start off with small frequent water changes to not shock the tank you...
Forum: Reef 10-31-2008, 12:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,998
Posted By a4twenty
try to give as much paramater stability as...

try to give as much paramater stability as possible and keep checking for the snails, a new batch of eggs could be hatching as we speak..... :question::question:
Forum: Reef 10-30-2008, 10:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,998
Posted By a4twenty
he does look a little retracted, which could be...

he does look a little retracted, which could be from the pyramids but also possibly an ALK issue , coral proximity issue or a fish / invert issue.


how is your ALK and CA? how do you maintain...
Forum: Reef 10-29-2008, 10:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,998
Posted By a4twenty
that hole is in the shell and called the byssal...

that hole is in the shell and called the byssal opening, the foot and byssal organ are usually located inside there. you can actual see the growth lines on the shell conforming to the shape. ...
Forum: Reef 10-28-2008, 11:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,998
Posted By a4twenty
IME nassarius snails wont attack a healthy clam...

IME nassarius snails wont attack a healthy clam but they will finish one off that is in distress. you may need to stake out the tank and see what goes on at night.

do your nassarius usually stay...
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