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Forum: Freshwater 06-08-2010, 08:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,342
Posted By trilinearmipmap
Enormous cardinal tetras at the Vancouver Aquarium

I was at the Vancouver (public) Aquarium a week or two ago. They had a tank full of enormous cardinal tetras, twice the size of any cardinal tetras I have seen anywhere else. I am not sure if they...
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 06-01-2010, 01:59 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,563
Posted By trilinearmipmap
I used a Tunze 9002 on my 30 gallon cube for a...

I used a Tunze 9002 on my 30 gallon cube for a couple of years, IMO it was a piece of crap. Very finicky, couldn't get consistent skimmate production. The air intake was constantly plugging up with...
Forum: Reef 05-28-2010, 07:41 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,778
Posted By trilinearmipmap
OK here is another approach that would work, the...

OK here is another approach that would work, the advice here so far looks sensible to me but here is another option.

From time to time on Canreef I have noticed Deltec hang-on skimmers for sale. ...
Forum: Tank Journal 05-24-2010, 03:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,382
Posted By trilinearmipmap
I failed at keeping seahorses despite lots of...

I failed at keeping seahorses despite lots of research and effort. Then again there is only one of me.
Forum: Reef 05-24-2010, 01:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,268
Posted By trilinearmipmap
OK here is the reason for a perforated standpipe...

OK here is the reason for a perforated standpipe and how you can make it work with the wavebox.

If there were no wavebox then tuning the Herby would be easy, just slowly adjust the gate valve...
Forum: Reef 05-23-2010, 09:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,268
Posted By trilinearmipmap
It depends on your setup. The first thing is...

It depends on your setup.

The first thing is you need a standpipe with holes in it, the holes should cover a good range of the length of the standpipe for example 12" with as many holes as you can...
Forum: Lighting Specific 05-20-2010, 04:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,084
Posted By trilinearmipmap
I have no light meter otherwise I would like to...

I have no light meter otherwise I would like to do this.
Forum: Lighting Specific 05-20-2010, 07:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,084
Posted By trilinearmipmap
MaxSpect G2 110 Watt LED Light Fixture

I ordered a MaxSpect G2 110 Watt LED light fixture from Fish Street in Hong Kong to replace the 96 watt PC light over my 30 gallon cube. It arrived today and here are my initial impressions:

1....
Forum: Freshwater 05-20-2010, 12:39 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,177
Posted By trilinearmipmap
Order I received from Canadian Aquatics

Mods if it is not permitted to post reviews of vendors who are not sponsors then go ahead and delete this post. It should be noted that I have never met the vendor except through e-mail.

I...
Forum: Lighting Specific 05-17-2010, 06:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,661
Posted By trilinearmipmap
Looking at the specs of this unit: ...

Looking at the specs of this unit:

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Lumina LED SR-Series

Specification and dimensions:
...
Forum: Lighting Specific 05-16-2010, 05:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,661
Posted By trilinearmipmap
Markup on high end lighting

I am looking at new lights in the next several months, a 48" fixture which will likely turn out to be LED's (such as an AquaIllumination fixture) or else a high-end MH and T5 fixture (such as a...
Forum: Reef 05-16-2010, 05:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,635
Posted By trilinearmipmap
You could try putting some Cyclop-eez into the...

You could try putting some Cyclop-eez into the water as a feeding stimulant, if the coral opens up after this you could feed it 15 minutes later.
Forum: Lounge 05-11-2010, 04:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,382
Posted By trilinearmipmap
I like one glass of wine in the evening an hour...

I like one glass of wine in the evening an hour or two before bedtime. I have no clue about heavy, light, medium, dry, sweet etc. I do know I don't like wines that seem artificially flavoured to be...
Forum: Lounge 05-10-2010, 05:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,382
Posted By trilinearmipmap
Choosing an everyday red wine

For someone who knows diddly squat about wine and can't tell one wine from another, what is a reasonably priced (ie. less than 15.00) decent quality red wine available in BC liquor stores?
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 05-08-2010, 09:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,374
Posted By trilinearmipmap
Here is a thread on Reef Central which looks at...

Here is a thread on Reef Central which looks at the accuracy of the phosphate checker:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=17068002

I would really like to know what the low limit...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 05-06-2010, 12:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,374
Posted By trilinearmipmap
OK here are 4 measurements off the same water...

OK here are 4 measurements off the same water sample from a freshwater planted tank:

Sample 1: 1.34 ppm
Sample 2: 1.06 ppm
Sample 3: 1.35 ppm
Sample 4: 1.35 ppm

After running sample 2 I...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 05-02-2010, 11:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,306
Posted By trilinearmipmap
If that doesnt work out I got my old Euro-Reef's...

If that doesnt work out I got my old Euro-Reef's impeller replaced directly from Euro-Reef.
Forum: Controller and Monitoring Specific 05-02-2010, 02:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,112
Posted By trilinearmipmap
Thanks for all the replies.

Thanks for all the replies.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 05-02-2010, 07:22 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,217
Posted By trilinearmipmap
Are dendros just as hard to maintain (I mean the...

Are dendros just as hard to maintain (I mean the need for frequent feedings) as sun corals?
Forum: Controller and Monitoring Specific 05-01-2010, 04:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,112
Posted By trilinearmipmap
A few questions before buying a controller

I am looking at getting a controller for my 120 gallon reef, probably an Apex but I am not sure. I have never used a controller before.

The functions I would want to use are: lights timer,...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 04-30-2010, 11:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 995
Posted By trilinearmipmap
Looking for easy/medium SPS frags Vancouver/Burnaby/Richmond area

If anyone has any easy/medium SPS frags available that they want to sell please let me know, I am in Vancouver this weekend, I am looking for something within 1/2 hour drive of downtown Vancouver.
Forum: Marine Fish 04-30-2010, 11:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,539
Posted By trilinearmipmap
Will a six-line wrass beat the crap out of an orchid dottyback?

I am looking to get an orchid dottyback for my 120 gallon reef.

Current inhabitants are 2 maroon clowns, 1 ocellaris clown, 1 hippo tang, 1 yellow tang, 1 flame angel, and one six-line wrasse. I...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 04-29-2010, 06:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,374
Posted By trilinearmipmap
Very simple. Cut open the top of the packet with...

Very simple. Cut open the top of the packet with scissors. Spread the top open, make a V-shaped bend in the side of the top of the packet, pour the reagent powder down the "V" into the glass vial....
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 04-29-2010, 03:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,374
Posted By trilinearmipmap
New Hanna phosphate checker

I got my Hanna phosphate checker today. I have not had time to fully assess it, run comparisons against my current phosphate test kit etc. but here is what I have found so far.

The phosphate...
Forum: Tips and Tricks 04-27-2010, 08:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 262,083
Posted By trilinearmipmap
OK a couple of shipping questions. 1. How...

OK a couple of shipping questions.

1. How long can a coral frag last shipped with the above instructions? I have always assumed 24 hours, I have never exceeded 8 to 12 hours myself, it it...
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