Canreef Aquatics Bulletin Board  

Go Back   Canreef Aquatics Bulletin Board > General > Reef

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #11  
Old 11-01-2014, 07:27 PM
GoFish's Avatar
GoFish GoFish is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: North vancouver
Posts: 578
GoFish is on a distinguished road
Default

A bit tricky to obtain unless you're diabetic but I used a small 1ml syringe with a hypodermic needle, somewhere around a 25 gauge tip. You need a prescription however. My local clinic said they don't have any so try a pharmacy, the pharmacy clerk was verrrry reluctant to give me one, this was back when I needed one to inject earthworks with air so they'd float for trout fishing. She originally said no, but as I walked away she whispered me back and just gave me one with a wink
For vinegar and muriatic acid the small tips work really well but if you're using aptasia x you may need a larger tip as there's some sediment that will clog the tip before you have a change to get any liquid out

So either be kind and explain to your local pharmacist what you need one for (cross your fingers), or try eBay

Last edited by GoFish; 11-01-2014 at 07:30 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 11-01-2014, 08:38 PM
ReEf BoSs's Avatar
ReEf BoSs ReEf BoSs is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Vancouver, bc
Posts: 101
ReEf BoSs is on a distinguished road
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Vancity View Post
A bit tricky to obtain unless you're diabetic but I used a small 1ml syringe with a hypodermic needle, somewhere around a 25 gauge tip. You need a prescription however. My local clinic said they don't have any so try a pharmacy, the pharmacy clerk was verrrry reluctant to give me one, this was back when I needed one to inject earthworks with air so they'd float for trout fishing. She originally said no, but as I walked away she whispered me back and just gave me one with a wink
For vinegar and muriatic acid the small tips work really well but if you're using aptasia x you may need a larger tip as there's some sediment that will clog the tip before you have a change to get any liquid out

So either be kind and explain to your local pharmacist what you need one for (cross your fingers), or try eBay
They should just sell them, its not illegal. Theres a medical supply store by bcit that sells needles with no explanation needed. Also one in maple ridge.
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 11-01-2014, 09:01 PM
monza monza is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Cowtown
Posts: 679
monza is on a distinguished road
Default

Don't they just give out free needles downtown Vancouver? Or do you need heroin to get them.
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 11-01-2014, 09:45 PM
WarDog's Avatar
WarDog WarDog is offline
Darth Moderator
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Maple Ridge, BC
Posts: 3,107
WarDog will become famous soon enough
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by monza View Post
Don't they just give out free needles downtown Vancouver? Or do you need heroin to get them.
Lol.

The safe injection sites in Vancouver do not allow you to take the needles with you. You get a sealed syringe, a fresh needle, go into a private booth and chase the dragon. It`s all closely monitored with a nurse on site.

Don't ask how I know this, lol.
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 11-01-2014, 09:54 PM
WarDog's Avatar
WarDog WarDog is offline
Darth Moderator
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Maple Ridge, BC
Posts: 3,107
WarDog will become famous soon enough
Default

You're family doctor should be able to give you a fresh needle if you explain the situation to him.
Reply With Quote
  #16  
Old 11-01-2014, 11:37 PM
Aquattro's Avatar
Aquattro Aquattro is offline
Just a guy..
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Victoria, BC
Posts: 18,053
Aquattro is a jewel in the roughAquattro is a jewel in the roughAquattro is a jewel in the roughAquattro is a jewel in the rough
Default

Any medical supply company or drug store should sell you the gear. I bought a box of syringes and a box of needles, enough to last forever, unless I take up some new habits!
__________________
Brad
Reply With Quote
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT. The time now is 09:55 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.3
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.