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Forum: Saskatchewan 09-16-2015, 02:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 48,123
Posted By Gary
Any word on the return of Sask Reef?

Any word on the return of Sask Reef?
Forum: Reef 09-04-2015, 02:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,218
Posted By Gary
I would install a small bracket to help support...

I would install a small bracket to help support that water meter. There is a lot of tension on that 90 prior to the meter.
Forum: Reef 05-31-2015, 07:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,396
Posted By Gary
Does your unit have a separate wall...

Does your unit have a separate wall wort/transformer that you could swap out?
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 09-27-2014, 11:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,138
Posted By Gary
I have a BM E5 (hob) skimmer. The first pump...

I have a BM E5 (hob) skimmer. The first pump quit after 8 months and was replaced under warranty. The replacement pump was cutting out almost from day one and again replaced under warranty. The...
Forum: Reef 03-22-2014, 08:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 864
Posted By Gary
RO/DI water source

Is it better to take a ro/di unit water supply (city water) before or after a water softener?
Forum: Reef 02-26-2014, 12:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,403
Posted By Gary
My unit was about $1000.00. The installation...

My unit was about $1000.00. The installation well it cost me beer as it was installed by a friend. Costs will vary depending on access to everything. Most have four vent lines that are in the 5 to...
Forum: Reef 02-21-2014, 04:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,403
Posted By Gary
Our tank is smaller (55 gallon), so the hrv has...

Our tank is smaller (55 gallon), so the hrv has no real problem handling the humidity in the winter on its low setting. In the summer months, just running the air conditioning takes care of the...
Forum: Reef 01-08-2014, 01:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,232
Posted By Gary
Do you hydrated lime exactly the same as kalk?

Do you hydrated lime exactly the same as kalk?
Forum: Calgary 09-30-2013, 02:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,271
Posted By Gary
Pay close attention to your toilets. Floats set...

Pay close attention to your toilets. Floats set to high, or a float not closing 100% can cause the tank to overflow. Water runs down the overflow tube, through the bowl and into the drain. Leaky...
Forum: Reef 10-26-2011, 01:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,692
Posted By Gary
Just a quick question. When using the 20 amp...

Just a quick question. When using the 20 amp plugs in a location other than a kitchen, are you still limited to two plugs per circuit or does it change back to 12?
Forum: Reef 09-19-2011, 02:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,250
Posted By Gary
I had that issue while running bio-pellets. ...

I had that issue while running bio-pellets. Since I stopped using them, no more problems.
Forum: DIY 09-13-2011, 02:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,717
Posted By Gary
Might be something worth considering. I have...

Might be something worth considering. I have seen people cutting odd curves or very think glass who first score the glass with a glass cutter, then they place a line of lighter fluid on the score...
Forum: Marine Fish 08-22-2011, 12:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,507
Posted By Gary
I am sure that most of your fish would eat the...

I am sure that most of your fish would eat the babies. When I had mine, the mollies were all that were in the tank and most of them seemed to find enough hiding spots in the rocks and made it, but...
Forum: Marine Fish 08-22-2011, 02:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,507
Posted By Gary
When I first set my salt water tank, our local...

When I first set my salt water tank, our local fish store sold me mollies to help with the cycle.

As my tank already was at 1.025 salinity, I asked about this being hard on them and was told to...
Forum: Reef 06-26-2011, 01:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,197
Posted By Gary
Parsley looking algae may be Halmidea (money...

Parsley looking algae may be Halmidea (money plant algae)
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 06-23-2011, 01:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,317
Posted By Gary
Is that skimmer not an Instant Ocean Sea Clone...

Is that skimmer not an Instant Ocean Sea Clone unit?
Forum: Reef 03-11-2011, 11:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,295
Posted By Gary
Chiller in tank stand

I currently have my chiller in the stand. Like you mentioned, the back has to be open to let the heat out. I do not find the chiller to be any less noisey than when it was outside the stand.

I...
Forum: Reef 02-10-2011, 02:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 978
Posted By Gary
pump control

I have been using the Tom pump for dosing by using a electronic timer. I currently have the pump run six times a day for 1 minute which seems to work well.
Forum: DIY 10-18-2010, 03:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,140
Posted By Gary
Not sure about scoring the glass two or three...

Not sure about scoring the glass two or three times. I have been working with glass for over twenty years and I was always told - Never go over your score. It will give you a bad break and wreck...
Forum: DIY 06-15-2010, 03:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 831
Posted By Gary
NO NC valves

I doubt that you will find your first choice and if so, I am sure cost would be a big issue. The NO and NC valve should work, but they would be wired in parallel not series.
Forum: DIY 06-04-2010, 03:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,305
Posted By Gary
You can make a small dam out of plumbers putty to...

You can make a small dam out of plumbers putty to help keep the bit cooled and lubricated with water.
Forum: Reef 05-29-2010, 09:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,634
Posted By Gary
suction cups

I have used suction cups to install some pretty big tripple glazed glass units with excellent results.

The cups that I have were purchased a Princess Auto. They have three cups about three inches...
Forum: Reef 05-27-2010, 02:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,675
Posted By Gary
I was trained that it should be installed...

I was trained that it should be installed perpendicular if possible, but if it is new hardwood over old hardwood, to run the new stuff at 90 degrees to the old.
Forum: Reef 03-20-2010, 10:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,183
Posted By Gary
Not sure if you have a typo, but the neutral...

Not sure if you have a typo, but the neutral (white) should be the larger blade of the plug not the hot (black).
Forum: Edmonton 01-18-2010, 04:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,262
Posted By Gary
Salt water stores in Edmonton

Hi, I will be in Edmonton at the end of the month for a few days and I am wondering where the good salt water stores are.

Thanks,
Gary
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