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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 05-26-2011, 10:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 697
Posted By richtg
free coral banded hawkfish calgary

free to a good home ASAP (shutting down system) SOLD

Had about 3 years now and no new additions to tank for about 8 months.

about 3" long...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 05-26-2011, 04:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 876
Posted By richtg
FS Calgary 90gal reef system

Been a good run but time to go... All offers considered

Sandbed about 50 lbs good quality

Starfire 90 gal tank with back drilled with twin overflow boxes and closed loop--$250...
Forum: Reef 04-05-2009, 08:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,340
Posted By richtg
I highly recommend using a phosphate remover (I...

I highly recommend using a phosphate remover (I use Rowaphos in a bag in a small Aquaclear filter in my sump). I find it really helps with those pesky algae blooms when cycling a tank and I still...
Forum: DIY 03-29-2009, 04:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,309
Posted By richtg
Thanks Mark, very helpful considering you have a...

Thanks Mark, very helpful considering you have a Dart to put next to it!

The pictures of my CL plumbing are a few years old when I re-did my tank plumbing so I can't remember where I got those 90...
Forum: DIY 03-28-2009, 09:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,309
Posted By richtg
Wow, that's big. Might be a tight squeeze, but...

Wow, that's big. Might be a tight squeeze, but i'm tired of manually cranking these valve to change the flow characteristics in my tank. One of these 4-ways would do wonders for my tank.
Forum: Calgary 03-28-2009, 09:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,724
Posted By richtg
Lemme know if that does anything for you, Tony. ...

Lemme know if that does anything for you, Tony.

And my apologies as well, Greg!
Forum: DIY 03-28-2009, 09:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,309
Posted By richtg
Oceans Motions 4-way...

Here's the closed loop plumbing on the back of my tank:
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/picture.php?pictureid=920&albumid=102&dl=1238275830&thumb=

I'm looking to squeeze in an Oceans Motions...
Forum: Calgary 03-28-2009, 09:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,724
Posted By richtg
Hmm... I have always given mine about a 20...

Hmm... I have always given mine about a 20 minute flush every month or so based on instructions from Aquasafe Canada way back...

I would try removing the DI altogether just to see...
Forum: Calgary 03-28-2009, 09:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,724
Posted By richtg
260 in, < 003 out. Queensland Tony, Do...

260 in, < 003 out. Queensland

Tony,
Do you flush your membrane? Also, do you have a reservoir tank on your RO/DI? ...and if you run it for a few minutes, then take a sample does it read lower?
Forum: Marine Fish 03-28-2009, 09:04 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 11,147
Posted By richtg
Some beautiful specimens. Looks like a lot of...

Some beautiful specimens. Looks like a lot of work will be involved to keep them healthy (especially in the next few weeks/months).

I'd be doing heavy water changes weekly (like 50%) for a few...
Forum: Reef 03-27-2009, 04:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,134
Posted By richtg
Is the ballast epoxy filled inside? Also, you...

Is the ballast epoxy filled inside? Also, you can get a wicked shock from the capacitor in some ballasts even after not being plugged in for a long time.

Don't ask me how I know that. I heard...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 03-27-2009, 03:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 657
Posted By richtg
I recently had to replace the impeller on my...

I recently had to replace the impeller on my sedra 5000, but had it for 5 years. (mine has the needle wheel for skimmer).

I've heard that many other people have had to replace these impellers...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 03-27-2009, 03:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,841
Posted By richtg
Thumbs up For the last 5 years, I've been running my ASM G3...

For the last 5 years, I've been running my ASM G3 on about 120 gallons of medium bioload and it's been great. I set mine to skim a bit wet and ran a line for external (sealed) overflow.

I'm...
Forum: Reef 03-26-2009, 12:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,134
Posted By richtg
Sounds like there might be a short in one of your...

Sounds like there might be a short in one of your MH ballasts... What kind of fixture/ballast? Is there any salt buildup or scorch marks around the ballast(s)?

I had a timer for my MH burn...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 03-22-2009, 06:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 776
Posted By richtg
I find it harn not to consider buying a whole new...

I find it harn not to consider buying a whole new pump for the extra $40. I wonder why they charge so much for the impeller...

Does anyone know if my needlewheel will fit onto the standard...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 03-22-2009, 05:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 776
Posted By richtg
Thanks guys. I figured that I might end up...

Thanks guys. I figured that I might end up buying new.

I was going to take the impeller magnet to work and try to turn it down on a lathe a few thousanths of an inch to see if that gives them...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 03-22-2009, 08:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 776
Posted By richtg
Angry WTB new-ish Sedra 5000 (Calgary)

Looking for a Sedra KSP-5000 with needle wheel (for my ASM G3).

I want the old style bigger version if possible (it has the half-round on one side and a handle.

My impeller swelled and melted...
Forum: Reef 02-18-2008, 10:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,282
Posted By richtg
Maybe we can substitute the word "age" with...

Maybe we can substitute the word "age" with "experience"...

The bottom line is that any reefer should do the research first and have the discipline and pacience to properly maintain a system, as...
Forum: Lounge 02-18-2008, 09:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,280
Posted By richtg
LOL, That would be funny ... "come with me into...

LOL, That would be funny ... "come with me into my bathroom-I wanna show you something..."

HAhahahaha
Forum: DIY 02-18-2008, 09:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,057
Posted By richtg
Bow Valley sells tons of tanks, and I think most...

Bow Valley sells tons of tanks, and I think most of them (mine included) has the sides and ends resting on the bottom piece. If you have an adequately strong and level stand with a piece of foam...
Forum: DIY 02-18-2008, 09:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,324
Posted By richtg
Am I wrong in saying that the most (if not THE)...

Am I wrong in saying that the most (if not THE) important quality in a reef-safe paint is that it is INERT WHEN CURED? There are many paints that have this quality, most notably 2-part marine epoxy...
Forum: DIY 02-18-2008, 09:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 890
Posted By richtg
I have had many sump designs, and like my current...

I have had many sump designs, and like my current setup best.

1. Display tank flow enters skimmer compartment at end (semi-recirculating zone), and overflows to center chamber filled with LR &...
Forum: Marine Fish 02-18-2008, 05:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,192
Posted By richtg
I agree. I feel guilty sometimes for having one...

I agree. I feel guilty sometimes for having one 4" tang in a 90g, even with big open swimming lanes...

I would vote 120 & up for any tang. It's the hard, sad truth...
Forum: Marine Fish 01-06-2008, 08:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,225
Posted By richtg
I am also a big fan of the lawnmower blennie. ...

I am also a big fan of the lawnmower blennie. Look like a Chinese dragon and cool to watch gumming the rockwork. I had a juvie spotted sweetlips that had tons of personality - it seemed to study me...
Forum: Calgary 07-31-2006, 05:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,174
Posted By richtg
You can take some pics of my tank for the "what...

You can take some pics of my tank for the "what not to do" thread.
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