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Forum: Reef 08-26-2011, 08:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,477
Posted By jostafew
I'll pitch in; I don't have a lot of SPS...

I'll pitch in; I don't have a lot of SPS experience but passing on info that I read (and am currently using as a guideline) my single 250w DE bulb is currently 12-14" off the surface, with the bottom...
Forum: Polls 08-22-2011, 06:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,800
Posted By jostafew
I always acclimate, and treat corals as I would...

I always acclimate, and treat corals as I would any other inverts. Slow drip for an hour, remove excess water, fast drip for a half hour, again remove excess water, another half hour fast drip....
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 08-17-2011, 06:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,997
Posted By jostafew
I think the obvious answer here is to choose the...

I think the obvious answer here is to choose the pumps that are best suited to your tank size & shape, perhaps it's a combination of the two. For eg. my tank is almost cubed at 30x24x24 so the slower...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 08-17-2011, 05:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,767
Posted By jostafew
I'm not willing to part with mine, but the posts...

I'm not willing to part with mine, but the posts above have already listed the two best resources that I'm aware of:

Aquarium Corals by Eric Borneman
and if you really want to get detailed:
The...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 08-12-2011, 07:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,077
Posted By jostafew
Hey there, I can certainly spare some. I'm out in...

Hey there, I can certainly spare some. I'm out in Langley though so not sure if you wanna drive that far.
Forum: DIY 07-29-2011, 11:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,529
Posted By jostafew
No right answer here, but I prefer black as you...

No right answer here, but I prefer black as you won't see the algae and junk that builds up on the clear silicone, always looks dirty.
Forum: Reef 07-26-2011, 07:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,263
Posted By jostafew
Maybe give King Ed pets a try on Kingsay, they've...

Maybe give King Ed pets a try on Kingsay, they've got lots of parts in there.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 07-22-2011, 01:04 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,666
Posted By jostafew
Nevermind PM, after a few days I found another...

Nevermind PM, after a few days I found another pump on Reefcentral.
Forum: Pictures 07-14-2011, 05:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,335
Posted By jostafew
Great shots, makes me miss Maui now! My favorite...

Great shots, makes me miss Maui now! My favorite spot was Coral Gardens off Hwy30 between Lahaina and Maalaea. What camera did you shoot with?
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 07-09-2011, 06:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 998
Posted By jostafew
Pump sold, thanks for looking.

Pump sold, thanks for looking.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 07-05-2011, 08:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 998
Posted By jostafew
Bump!

Bump!
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 07-01-2011, 07:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 998
Posted By jostafew
Post FS: Hydor Koralia 4

Hey everyone, upgrading the pumps in my tank so I've got an extra Koralia 4 that needs a home. The pump is about a year old and was working great when removed from the tank and thoroughly cleaned up...
Forum: Reef 06-21-2011, 01:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,765
Posted By jostafew
Oh yeah, Epoxy Putty wouldn't work on softies at...

Oh yeah, Epoxy Putty wouldn't work on softies at all!
Forum: Reef 06-20-2011, 11:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,765
Posted By jostafew
Yeah, I wouldn't recommend blue for putty, but...

Yeah, I wouldn't recommend blue for putty, but you can nice purple colored stuff that just looks like coraline algae, and given time the cream colored stuff (which I prefer) gets covered in algae...
Forum: Reef 06-20-2011, 08:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,765
Posted By jostafew
Best stuff to use (may be permanent depending on...

Best stuff to use (may be permanent depending on how you apply) is the 2-part epoxy putty you get at the LFS. Mash it together like playdough then apply between the rocks and spread out. It's a...
Forum: Reef 03-30-2011, 04:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,560
Posted By jostafew
Very interesting, I just spent the last half hour...

Very interesting, I just spent the last half hour reading about posts regarding STOPPING water changes.... Which is just great because in the course of 3 weeks I just did a 20% and 15% water changes...
Forum: Reef 03-30-2011, 01:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,560
Posted By jostafew
Help Identifying Algae/Diatoms???

Hey everyone, I've been struggling with this nuiscance growth in my system and been following the usual guidelines for algae control; water changes, heavy skimming, being carefull not to over-feed,...
Forum: DIY 03-14-2011, 07:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,927
Posted By jostafew
Hey there, thought i would add to the good...

Hey there, thought i would add to the good instruction that's already been posted; you absolutely right about using painter's tape to create a sharp silicone edge. I just scratch built a 24"x24"x18"...
Forum: Pictures 11-30-2010, 05:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,857
Posted By jostafew
Yes, perfect example of why QT is important! ...

Yes, perfect example of why QT is important!

Picked up a couple frags from Oceanic Corals (where I suspect the hitch-hiker came from), then a Firefish and a couple Halloween hermits from J&L.
...
Forum: Pictures 11-30-2010, 07:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,857
Posted By jostafew
Exclamation Crazy Looking Worm in Quarantine Tank!

Hey, I picked up some livestock (corals, crabs, fish) and placed in QT this weekend and check out what I found on the glass today!

http://members.shaw.ca/jostafew/Worm 2.JPG
Forum: Marine Fish 11-27-2010, 07:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,245
Posted By jostafew
Hey Christy, thanks for the suggestion but I've...

Hey Christy, thanks for the suggestion but I've got that one already! hahaha! I've seen that series of books (can't remember the author at the moment) that does focus on 3 or 4 groups per book... may...
Forum: Reef 11-27-2010, 06:15 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,111
Posted By jostafew
For me was a recent attempt at a Sharknose Goby;...

For me was a recent attempt at a Sharknose Goby; waited for 2-3 months to be in stock, and when they arrived I picked one up as soon as I could. Got it home and into QT and after a few days I noticed...
Forum: Marine Fish 11-27-2010, 05:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,245
Posted By jostafew
Post Reference Book(s) for Reef Fish

Hey everyone, I'm looking for some reference quality reading material on marine (reef) fishes. It's going to list common and not so common reef fishes, behaviors, requirements, compatability etc. as...
Forum: Reef 11-19-2010, 06:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,253
Posted By jostafew
+1 on the warmer color temp. If you're doing...

+1 on the warmer color temp. If you're doing light demanding livestock you'll want maximum PAR thats available from the warmer color temp such as 10k (especially considering the lower wattage MH...
Forum: Marine Fish 11-17-2010, 03:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,545
Posted By jostafew
I was wondering about that also (whether I would...

I was wondering about that also (whether I would have to remove all the fish even though the other two show no symptoms). The clown is eating fine at the moment. I am concerned that while it looks...
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