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Forum: Polls 05-15-2011, 07:18 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,830
Posted By mechano
I keep mine at 1.026. I have had no problems or...

I keep mine at 1.026. I have had no problems or issues.
This is a silly question tho. If my SG is 1.026, wouldn't the other elements and minerals in my saltwater be a little higher(like calcium and...
Forum: Marine Fish 03-24-2011, 03:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,185
Posted By mechano
Lol. Funny u say that. I was just talking with...

Lol. Funny u say that. I was just talking with flavio yesterday about that. He doesn't carry 150w XMs. Only phoenix or giessman. He's a good guy tho to deal with tho.
Forum: Marine Fish 03-23-2011, 09:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,185
Posted By mechano
any sponsor sell XM 150w MH 20000k DE?

Hey guys/gals, like the title states, I am looking to purchase a 20000k 150w DE MH bulb. Anybody selling or know someone who is?
Thanks.
Forum: Reef 03-10-2011, 12:17 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 792
Posted By mechano
Anyone try this skimmer?

Has anyone tried one of these skimmers in a BC29 HQI?
http://www.fosterandsmithaquatics.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+4392+22580&pcatid=22580

Thanks
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 02-26-2011, 04:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 733
Posted By mechano
omega star mh 150 w

Just wondering if any has tried or knows someone that has used these bulbs and are they any good? 20k spectrum

http://www.bigalsonline.com/productDetailsPage.mtw?productId=7058433
Forum: Lighting Specific 02-09-2011, 11:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,552
Posted By mechano
slimpaq or and normal HO T5

Hello, just a question for a friend of mine.
He recently bought a Current USA 36" fixture and is wondering if his slimpaq bulbs are interchangeable with normal high output T5 bulbs. Any advice...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 01-25-2011, 11:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,248
Posted By mechano
I seen that about the ICecap stuff on BRS but...

I seen that about the ICecap stuff on BRS but they were sold out of DE MH bulbs for a week or 2 now
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 01-22-2011, 08:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,248
Posted By mechano
For sure!!! Do you have a link as to where they...

For sure!!! Do you have a link as to where they are still sold in Canada?
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 01-20-2011, 09:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,248
Posted By mechano
ICECAP MH BULBS

Has anyone tried or had good experience with these bulbs? They are alot cheaper which makes me wary of purchasing one.
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 01-20-2011, 08:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,094
Posted By mechano
Hello, I have a question in regards to a protein...

Hello, I have a question in regards to a protein skimmer for the HQI model as not all the usual skimmers for the basic BC29s apply for the HQI. The only model I have found so far is the aquaticlife...
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 01-19-2011, 09:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,094
Posted By mechano
does the euroreef fit into the new HQI designed...

does the euroreef fit into the new HQI designed tank?
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 01-19-2011, 11:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,094
Posted By mechano
protein skimmer

hello all. I have taken the dive back to the nano-reef sized aquariums. I presently closed down my 85 g and opted to run the newer BC29 HQI.
My question is what protein skimmer is everybody using?...
Forum: Marine Fish 12-31-2010, 06:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 828
Posted By mechano
Yes, it is for sure a Dragon wrasse. I always...

Yes, it is for sure a Dragon wrasse. I always wanted to try one, but apparently they are horrendous for flipping over rocks/scapes, andrearrange everything
Forum: Marine Fish 12-31-2010, 06:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 717
Posted By mechano
+1 to Mandosh. He is just an Indian ocean variety...

+1 to Mandosh. He is just an Indian ocean variety or the Yellow Eyed Kole Tang. Awesome fish.
Forum: Marine Fish 12-31-2010, 06:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,370
Posted By mechano
He'll come around, I have presently a 2 inch...

He'll come around, I have presently a 2 inch niger and he stays very close to the liverock and any sudden thump or bang(i have 2 young kids) and he bolts into the liverock as a precaution, but like...
Forum: Marine Fish 11-24-2010, 09:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,018
Posted By mechano
cool. definitely a nice fish, but am unsure about...

cool. definitely a nice fish, but am unsure about that choice as I have a volitan lionfish who will probably eat a wrasse that size. lol
Forum: Marine Fish 11-23-2010, 11:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,018
Posted By mechano
was planning on a a new fish anyhow, so just...

was planning on a a new fish anyhow, so just gonna do a little more research and see whats out there. thanks
Forum: Marine Fish 11-23-2010, 12:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,018
Posted By mechano
NO to the harlequins as I have a Volitan and...

NO to the harlequins as I have a Volitan and triggerfish which will make short work of the shrimp(s)

+++ to the tuskfish tho. That would make a very colourful addtion to my DT...I think we are on...
Forum: Marine Fish 11-23-2010, 12:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,018
Posted By mechano
Asterina Pest- Any wrasse that will eat them?

Hello, I am starting to notice a lot more asterina starfish in my take as of recent. My tank set up includes a mixed reef type tank with some "reef safe" predatory fish eg. Niger trigger, Volitan at...
Forum: DIY 11-21-2010, 09:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 995
Posted By mechano
Internal Overflow weir

Hello,
I am interested in changing over my Overflow weir to something a little more cosmetically appealing. The problem I am having is "Where?" to buy an internal overflow box in Canada(acrylic or...
Forum: Reef 11-09-2010, 10:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 547
Posted By mechano
Where to go?

Hello,
I am planning a trip next saturday to the GTA and was wondering what good places there are to go and buy fish and coral? I am looking to go to a few stores 3-5 within close proximity. Any...
Forum: Marine Fish 08-26-2010, 03:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 776
Posted By mechano
Bluehead wrasse

Hi, I am looking into buying a blue head wrasse and have done all of the very extensive research before adding it to my 85 gallon reef system. The only "gray area" is whether or not it will make...
Forum: Reef 05-21-2010, 01:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,538
Posted By mechano
Bulk Magnesium Chloride

hey guys and gals. I was refered here by a local forum member in regards to finding the guy/girl on canreef here that sells bulk magnesium chloride/sulfate. Could someone point me in the right...
Forum: Reef 05-15-2010, 04:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,285
Posted By mechano
thanks for the info, but I decided to take the...

thanks for the info, but I decided to take the plunge into the T5 world for real and purchased the TEK Elite 6x54w fixture.
We will see how things go in the months to come
Forum: Reef 05-07-2010, 09:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,285
Posted By mechano
thank u for your personal experience with these...

thank u for your personal experience with these light systems. they all seem to have their ups and downs, so getting more info is the key in this hobby lol.
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