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Forum: Reef 10-17-2010, 08:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,431
Posted By sharky222
Good advice, thanks! Will a) set up a QT and b)...

Good advice, thanks! Will a) set up a QT and b) learn patience. :)
Forum: Reef 10-17-2010, 08:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,431
Posted By sharky222
Yes, patience is a fairly new concept to me :) . ...

Yes, patience is a fairly new concept to me :) .

The tank is 81g shallow (w/56 gallon sump). I didn't plan to add any more fish for a long while, so I will remove the deceased and see what...
Forum: Reef 10-17-2010, 07:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,431
Posted By sharky222
Cycling....and a dead fishy....

Need advice!

My tank has been up and running for about 3 weeks, with live rock and sand. I guess it is cycling?....but no sign of ammonia yet.

I added a chromis and a blue damsel about 10 days...
Forum: Reef 09-30-2010, 06:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,497
Posted By sharky222
The one that caught my eye was MH + 4 T5....48"....

The one that caught my eye was MH + 4 T5....48". I think it was under $450! Let me know if you like yours....also let me know how much duty you get charged....yikes....
Forum: Reef 09-29-2010, 03:30 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,572
Posted By sharky222
WOW. Nice tank! I wouldn't even have noticed the...

WOW. Nice tank! I wouldn't even have noticed the BB....go figure....
Forum: Reef 09-29-2010, 03:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,497
Posted By sharky222
Where does one buy these fishneedit fixtures? I...

Where does one buy these fishneedit fixtures? I just checked them out....nice! Anyone tried them? They look a lot nicer than the bulky ones I keep seeing.
Forum: Reef 09-29-2010, 03:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,434
Posted By sharky222
Wow, the Orphek unit looks nice. Let me know if...

Wow, the Orphek unit looks nice. Let me know if your LFS gets them in, and how much they are.

Are Aquaticlife lights any good? I think they are the ones that have the 2-bulb fixtures that can be...
Forum: Reef 09-28-2010, 01:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,434
Posted By sharky222
....and how about lighting? :)

Hi everyone,

Your notes of advice on substrate and RO/DI water were so helpful, thought I'd cast this one out there too...

Next step: Lights.

My tank is 81 gallons, dimensions...
Forum: Reef 09-25-2010, 04:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,572
Posted By sharky222
Thanks, everyone, for the advice! I've decided to...

Thanks, everyone, for the advice! I've decided to tack the $4.99 sand-printed drawer-liner from Canadian Tire to the underside of the tank.....BB it is! For now, at least..... :)
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 09-24-2010, 03:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,103
Posted By sharky222
How many pounds of rock there? And when do you...

How many pounds of rock there? And when do you think you'll be passing through Calgary?
Forum: Reef 09-23-2010, 06:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,944
Posted By sharky222
Also....what is ppm, and what is TDS, and what...

Also....what is ppm, and what is TDS, and what are the optimal readings I should be aiming for?
Forum: Reef 09-23-2010, 06:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,944
Posted By sharky222
Wow, glad I asked....I assumed reservoir water...

Wow, glad I asked....I assumed reservoir water would be cleaner for some reason. I think an RO/DI purchase is in my immediate future.....
Forum: Reef 09-23-2010, 06:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,944
Posted By sharky222
Thanks! Is water from the Glenmore clearer? I...

Thanks! Is water from the Glenmore clearer? I think that's where mine comes from. Golds is my main source for stuff, and yes, their filters are pricier. Everything else is very reasonable though.
Forum: Reef 09-23-2010, 06:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,944
Posted By sharky222
RO/DI filter....really????

I am trying to decide whether to buy an RO/DI filter before I do my first fill. Is this really necessary? I live in Calgary (but have just moved here from out east, so not sure what the water's like...
Forum: Reef 09-23-2010, 06:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,572
Posted By sharky222
Xtreme, could you post a picture of your...

Xtreme, could you post a picture of your established BB tank?
Forum: Reef 09-23-2010, 06:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,572
Posted By sharky222
Thanks, everyone, for your feedback....still...

Thanks, everyone, for your feedback....still haven't decided what to do, but I am less confused by all the options!

I am gathering from various posts that one reason to have sand is to keep the...
Forum: Reef 09-23-2010, 05:12 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,572
Posted By sharky222
New GIRL, actually....would a guy think of...

New GIRL, actually....would a guy think of putting sand-textured drawer liner under his tank just to create the "impression" of substrate? ;)
Forum: Reef 09-23-2010, 05:10 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,572
Posted By sharky222
Wink ;)

;)
Forum: Reef 09-23-2010, 04:11 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,572
Posted By sharky222
Thanks! I think you have convinced me.......

Thanks! I think you have convinced me.... :biggrin:
Forum: Reef 09-23-2010, 03:41 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,572
Posted By sharky222
Re: no substrate, and limiting livestock....if I...

Re: no substrate, and limiting livestock....if I go "bare bottom" can I still have shrimps and starfish and such?

I also think sand looks better. But these guys at the LFS swear by no-substrate,...
Forum: Reef 09-23-2010, 03:28 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,572
Posted By sharky222
Substrate.....or no substrate?

Hi everyone,

I am a complete newbie -- my 100g tank arrives in a few days. A few more days to troll this site and learn more stuff.....!

The folks at my LFS are strongly of the opinion that it...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 08-24-2010, 02:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,185
Posted By sharky222
your ad

Hi there,

Is your setup still for sale? If so, could you please tell me the dimensions of the large tank?
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