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Forum: Tank Journal 02-08-2014, 05:17 PM
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Posted By mr.wilson
You might be better off running the Abyzz pump as...

You might be better off running the Abyzz pump as an external. They run pretty cool so there isn't much heat transfer, but even at low amperage, that's 400v in saltwater you are exposed to. I use...
Forum: Reef 02-08-2014, 04:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,700
Posted By mr.wilson
You get what you pay or with smaller skimmers....

You get what you pay or with smaller skimmers. Having said that, Sicce pumps are pretty much the best for a small skimmer (other than an air stone). Adding an air pump and wood air diffuser is one...
Forum: Reef 09-18-2013, 08:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,116
Posted By mr.wilson
You can't go wrong with the Evergrow fixture....

You can't go wrong with the Evergrow fixture. Radion and Hydra look sexy, but not worth paying more than double the price. I believe it's a 3yr warranty as well.
Forum: Reef 12-30-2012, 04:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,030
Posted By mr.wilson
Absolutely... just like tap water... according to...

Absolutely... just like tap water... according to local Egypt laws and standards, providing a civil war isn't pending :mrgreen:
Forum: Reef 12-30-2012, 03:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,030
Posted By mr.wilson
I have no idea how or if they filter the seawater...

I have no idea how or if they filter the seawater first. The industry is too small to have its own collection and dehydration station, so the salt used would be from the same source as my bag of Miss...
Forum: Reef 12-30-2012, 03:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,030
Posted By mr.wilson
The failsafe game is a tough one. On one hand,...

The failsafe game is a tough one. On one hand, diversification limits the extent of any disaster and on the other, you may be doubling your chance of failure with the worst of each technology.

I...
Forum: Reef 12-30-2012, 02:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,030
Posted By mr.wilson
To further torture you... you might consider a...

To further torture you... you might consider a cheaper salt, but carry out your water changes more frequently or in greater quantity.

FWIW, Randy Holmes Farley uses IO and adds calcium to get it...
Forum: Reef 12-30-2012, 02:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,030
Posted By mr.wilson
Actually you can. If you buy IO and add your own...

Actually you can. If you buy IO and add your own calcium chloride it will cost less than IORC and it will be closer to NSW levels.

The idea of supplementing calcium, alk, magnesium etc. through...
Forum: Reef 12-30-2012, 02:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,030
Posted By mr.wilson
On the subject of pails, you should only use them...

On the subject of pails, you should only use them if you are mixing all 160 gallons at the same time to assure it is homogeneous. This is why I prefer the 200 gallon box (4 bags of 50 gallon mix)....
Forum: Reef 12-29-2012, 03:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,030
Posted By mr.wilson
I know, I know... I need spend more time posting...

I know, I know... I need spend more time posting with my fellow Canucks.



It was two years ago. I assume the goal was to replace carbonate dosing with water changes, but not every tank load...
Forum: Reef 12-29-2012, 02:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,030
Posted By mr.wilson
I consider salt brand selection as dealing with a...

I consider salt brand selection as dealing with a known evil. It's easy for us to use the salt brand as a scape goat for the many unknowns out there when our tanks go awry. Salt often takes the fall...
Forum: DIY 11-07-2012, 05:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,822
Posted By mr.wilson
The pic posted earlier was taken with my phone so...

The pic posted earlier was taken with my phone so it looks super blue. These pics are more realistic but still more blue than in reality.
...
Forum: DIY 11-07-2012, 05:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,822
Posted By mr.wilson
What kind of PAR where you getting with the 10w...

What kind of PAR where you getting with the 10w emitters. I find 50w multichips are not bright enough for most tanks and I can't see 10w chips working for even a nano tank. The bleaching was probably...
Forum: DIY 11-07-2012, 05:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,822
Posted By mr.wilson
I really don't get the popularity of 4500 & 4100K...

I really don't get the popularity of 4500 & 4100K yellow/green chips. LEDs are generally "whiter" than MH of the same advertised colour temp so they are like using 3600k MH. For the past 30 years...
Forum: Reef 10-13-2012, 06:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,358
Posted By mr.wilson
Don't forget the RLSS DC pumps :)

Don't forget the RLSS DC pumps :)
Forum: Reef 10-04-2012, 01:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,092
Posted By mr.wilson
Sixline wrasse are the standard cure, but I have...

Sixline wrasse are the standard cure, but I have never knowingly had pyramid snails.
Forum: Reef 08-16-2011, 01:40 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 20,370
Posted By mr.wilson
Custom order from Midwest Custom Aquarium...

Custom order from Midwest Custom Aquarium http://www.midwestcustomaquariums.com/
Forum: Reef 08-16-2011, 01:30 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 20,370
Posted By mr.wilson
You said it!

You said it!
Forum: Tank Journal 08-13-2011, 01:21 PM
Replies: 762
Views: 148,475
Posted By mr.wilson
Looks sharp! I like the dimensions, overflow...

Looks sharp! I like the dimensions, overflow location & framing. How are you finishing the plywood?
Forum: Reef 08-12-2011, 02:13 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 20,370
Posted By mr.wilson
Selling your wrasse wont be enough :)

Selling your wrasse wont be enough :)
Forum: Reef 08-11-2011, 04:22 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 20,370
Posted By mr.wilson
Yes, I certainly don't need my own tank now.

Yes, I certainly don't need my own tank now.
Forum: Reef 08-11-2011, 04:21 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 20,370
Posted By mr.wilson
Try skimming the RC thread :) It's 16' long on...

Try skimming the RC thread :) It's 16' long on the long side, and 8' long on the "short" side x 36" wide x 30" high. If it was a public display, I would have gone 36" high for impact, but the...
Forum: Reef 08-11-2011, 04:18 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 20,370
Posted By mr.wilson
By all means, we enjoy sharing the tank with...

By all means, we enjoy sharing the tank with friends. No time for books now, but I'm writing at least :)
Forum: Reef 08-11-2011, 04:15 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 20,370
Posted By mr.wilson
You never know, the tank may still be there when...

You never know, the tank may still be there when it's your turn to retire and move back to Oakville :)
Forum: Reef 08-11-2011, 04:13 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 20,370
Posted By mr.wilson
Actually, frags are premium, we have been buying...

Actually, frags are premium, we have been buying maricultured pieces from tangerine to grapefruit size. They come in washed out and we do what we can to colour them up.

Don't even bring up the 3'...
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