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Forum: Nano Tank Talk 05-31-2020, 10:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,839
Posted By kwirky
You're going to eventually have dead zones to...

You're going to eventually have dead zones to address as the coral grow & fill in the tank so plan for adding more pumps later.

You can do a bubble test to see what the flow is like. Take a straw...
Forum: DIY 05-31-2020, 10:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,310
Posted By kwirky
I built something using meanwell power supplies...

I built something using meanwell power supplies from mouser.ca and ordered cree COB leds from aliexpress. You can get heatsinks from mouser.ca in all sorts of shapes & sizes, too. Google for a...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 05-31-2020, 10:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,088
Posted By kwirky
Can the testing fluids be purchased separately,...

Can the testing fluids be purchased separately, saving money if you only want to monitor kH, for example?
Forum: Reef 05-31-2020, 10:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,912
Posted By kwirky
pounds per gallon, watts per gallon, for...

pounds per gallon, watts per gallon, for anything, is basically useless. Think hard before you put in more than 1/2" of sand because it will trap detritus over time and if you're not vaccuming it...
Forum: Reef 05-31-2020, 09:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,694
Posted By kwirky
PAR output is affected by all sorts of things....

PAR output is affected by all sorts of things. Adding carbon will increase your par since the water will be more clear. PAR will drop over the course of a few weeks after installing new T5HO bulbs....
Forum: Reef 05-31-2020, 09:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,458
Posted By kwirky
I tried dosing vodka and it just led to dinos and...

I tried dosing vodka and it just led to dinos and it threw everything out of whack. The bacteria consumes the nitrate in an unbalanced manner, which led to other problems.

Since you already have a...
Forum: Reef 05-31-2020, 09:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,655
Posted By kwirky
Holy cow I didn't know potassium nitrate was...

Holy cow I didn't know potassium nitrate was banned! I'm still using the 1kg of potassium nitrate I purchased from quick grow about 5 years ago. I dose nitrate on my reef tank with an automatic...
Forum: Reef 05-31-2020, 09:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,645
Posted By kwirky
I started with a Jebao 4 channel on the reef tank...

I started with a Jebao 4 channel on the reef tank and swapped it out with a Kamoer F4 for improved peace of mind. The kamoer heads are clearly higher quality than the jebao unit and I'd get the...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 03-10-2020, 07:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,952
Posted By kwirky
Looking for soft coral, ricordea & mushrooms, YYC

I'm looking for one or two 8" soft coral colonies (preferably a species which waves in water like kenya tree, etc), ricordea and/or colourful mushrooms in the Calgary area. If anybody has some to...
Forum: Reef 03-03-2020, 05:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,799
Posted By kwirky
Equipment aside, I'd renovate the home to install...

Equipment aside, I'd renovate the home to install drainage, hot and cold water, and dedicated circuits with surge protection, in a 300sf room just for the hobby. A workbench safe with saltwater,...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 07-26-2019, 05:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,324
Posted By kwirky
What are the dimensions of the 10g freshwater top...

What are the dimensions of the 10g freshwater top off?
Forum: Reef 07-02-2019, 07:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,352
Posted By kwirky
Any experience with 400W dimmable MH?

Does anybody have experience with 400W dimmable mogul MH lights? On paper it seems a 400W dimmed to 50% is an affordable light to start with which can scale up as my light needs increase. They're...
Forum: Reef 06-16-2019, 04:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 26,345
Posted By kwirky
A reef tank is quite a commitment so taking down...

A reef tank is quite a commitment so taking down one's reef is quite a big decision, practically a lifestyle decision. It sounds like you're coping with change which isn't a bad thing. You can come...
Forum: DIY 11-08-2015, 01:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,834
Posted By kwirky
I'm currently building a stand for a 75 gallon...

I'm currently building a stand for a 75 gallon and went with RocketEngineer's design, on reefcentral (http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1169964).

I attached a photo of mine so far....
Forum: Freshwater 11-08-2015, 01:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,955
Posted By kwirky
If the rock isn't full of dead matter then it...

If the rock isn't full of dead matter then it shouldn't spike your ammonia when you add it. Sharp rocks like lavarock and porous live rock can damage your fish if they rub against it so monitor your...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 11-08-2015, 01:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 323
Posted By kwirky
IF: 48" 55 or mh light Calgary

I'm looking for a 48" t5ho 4 bulb light with individual reflectors. The shops appear to be phasing out t5s for led but I get too much algae with led lights in my planted tank. Might be interested in...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 04-19-2009, 03:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,673
Posted By kwirky
decided to keep the eheim. They never really go...

decided to keep the eheim. They never really go out of date. 5-6 years it'll still be good.

and I found some gold: interceptor
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 04-18-2009, 11:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,673
Posted By kwirky
light sold.

light sold.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 04-18-2009, 08:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,673
Posted By kwirky
sold the 90g.

sold the 90g.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 04-17-2009, 02:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,673
Posted By kwirky
zeovit reactor sold & testkits sold.

zeovit reactor sold & testkits sold.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 04-16-2009, 02:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,673
Posted By kwirky
light meter sold. I forgot about the UV...

light meter sold. I forgot about the UV sterilizer. listed it at $25.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 04-15-2009, 08:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,673
Posted By kwirky
Cube tank was sold. I'm not shipping anything,...

Cube tank was sold. I'm not shipping anything, so please stop asking me people.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 04-14-2009, 01:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,673
Posted By kwirky
Thanks guys. I'll get back in again some day. ...

Thanks guys. I'll get back in again some day. I'm not getting out of fish entirely though. I'm taking up fly fishing this year, my mom got my grandma's old rod restored & enrolled me in a class. ...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 04-12-2009, 03:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,673
Posted By kwirky
FS: Everything -Calgary-

I'm getting out. No time and it's impossible to keep fish long term on the well water of the acreage without spending loads of cash on an insane RO setup (water's 20+ DKH before salt mix goes in). ...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 12-19-2008, 02:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 983
Posted By kwirky
bump still available

bump still available
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