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Forum: Vendor Announcements 01-19-2005, 10:39 PM
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Posted By Rikko
More Fiji LR at Denman Pet Gallery

We received another box of fully (locally) cured Fiji rock today. There are a few bigger chunks and some flat slabs that would look great for building a cave/overhang.
It's going for $5.99/lb or...
Forum: Reef 01-19-2005, 06:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,835
Posted By Rikko
Cyano and diatoms can be pretty persistent, too....

Cyano and diatoms can be pretty persistent, too. Some folks with established tanks go absolutely insane scourging the surrounding area if a little bit starts to appear on their sand bed. You can...
Forum: Reef 01-18-2005, 05:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,415
Posted By Rikko
Plywood? I'm not so sure. I know that fastening...

Plywood? I'm not so sure. I know that fastening two pieces of 1" solid wood will be stronger than a 2x4, but plywood? If your friend is an experienced woodworker then I would trust him, but somehow...
Forum: Reef 01-18-2005, 03:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,720
Posted By Rikko
My tank runs from 09:00-23:00.. 14 hour day. It...

My tank runs from 09:00-23:00.. 14 hour day. It suits me fine as I can look at it before work and play with it for a few hours after getting home. I just run T5s, however. If I were running halides,...
Forum: Reef 01-18-2005, 03:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,678
Posted By Rikko
Personally I like the mechanical filtration...

Personally I like the mechanical filtration effects of having some kind of foam or floss somewhere in the system. The nitrate factory school of thought is rather knee jerk, as it takes some time for...
Forum: Reef 01-18-2005, 12:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,604
Posted By Rikko
Multiple timers is probably the way to go. Those...

Multiple timers is probably the way to go. Those wavemaker powerbars IMO are rubbish.

Heavy duty outdoor (ie. grounded) timers can be had from HD for around 8 bucks. That's all I use for my...
Forum: Reef 01-17-2005, 07:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,339
Posted By Rikko
Nice primer/compatibility matchup. ...

Nice primer/compatibility matchup.

http://www.carlosreef.com/AnemoneFAQ.pdf
Forum: Reef 01-17-2005, 12:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,725
Posted By Rikko
I had a few hitchhiker (well, they grew out of...

I had a few hitchhiker (well, they grew out of the rock quickly) sea squirts that stuck around in my tank for a few weeks.. When they died they just sort of vanished.
For anemones, sometimes they...
Forum: Freshwater 01-16-2005, 05:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,185
Posted By Rikko
Swim bladder infection? I've had so-so results...

Swim bladder infection? I've had so-so results treating with Melafix, though really for internal stuff a medicated food will work better. Tetra used to make a medicated food that's been banned and...
Forum: Reef 01-16-2005, 02:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,649
Posted By Rikko
:( It went sexual, you think?

:(

It went sexual, you think?
Forum: Reef 01-15-2005, 09:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,518
Posted By Rikko
I used a can of Krylon flat black spray paint on...

I used a can of Krylon flat black spray paint on my 65. I gave it a full coat and waited 10-15 mins (in summer air) before recoating. I guess I got a good 3 coats on there before it started spraying...
Forum: Reef 01-15-2005, 08:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,841
Posted By Rikko
I've just started using one of the Aquarium...

I've just started using one of the Aquarium Pharmaceuticals "Tap Water Purifiers".. It's strictly a DI unit but works well. The only obvious downfall to DI only is resin fatigue.. Some people in the...
Forum: Reef 01-14-2005, 01:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,434
Posted By Rikko
The only people who have told me that you need...

The only people who have told me that you need Cycle (or related brands) are the company who makes it and people who have been told that by the company that makes it.
I've never used it and have...
Forum: Reef 01-12-2005, 06:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,573
Posted By Rikko
I've noticed the same, but Aquarium Corals says...

I've noticed the same, but Aquarium Corals says that under too much flow they'll produce sweepers at night. I have mine getting hit by my surge but haven't noticed any sweepers whatsoever (mind you...
Forum: Vendor Announcements 01-11-2005, 11:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,253
Posted By Rikko
Petgallerycanada.com launch!

Hi all,

I spent today whipping up a website for the store. It's still fairly primitive but says everything I think it needs to. Next comes adding more photos and updates on shipments!

While...
Forum: Reef 01-11-2005, 11:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,573
Posted By Rikko
I've also read that Euphyllia sp. corals are...

I've also read that Euphyllia sp. corals are especially sensitive to the exudations from some leather corals.
Forum: Reef 01-11-2005, 05:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,603
Posted By Rikko
Princess Auto also has a good selection of fans...

Princess Auto also has a good selection of fans in their surplus section.
www.princessauto.com
Not sure if there's an island location though.
Forum: Reef 01-09-2005, 08:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,330
Posted By Rikko
I guess technically *all* fluorescent bulbs are...

I guess technically *all* fluorescent bulbs are UV shielded. If the bulb is firing and there's no light coming out, that means there's no coating inside and it's pure UV coming off it. Er. Don't look...
Forum: Reef 01-09-2005, 01:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,355
Posted By Rikko
John, Where did you get your PAR meter and...

John,

Where did you get your PAR meter and how much did it run you?
Forum: Reef 01-08-2005, 01:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,367
Posted By Rikko
My only concern with using moonlights 24/7 would...

My only concern with using moonlights 24/7 would be exhausting some of the animals that respond to the light. Terrestrial plants DO require dark nights for optimal growth (hence why they catch the...
Forum: Reef 01-08-2005, 01:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,722
Posted By Rikko
Is it a hair algae? Slime? You're familiar with...

Is it a hair algae? Slime? You're familiar with cyanobacteria/diatoms and it's not them? Then it's almost certainly a nutrient issue in the water - likely overfeeding (everybody overfeeds nomatter...
Forum: Reef 01-07-2005, 03:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,879
Posted By Rikko
The effects of garlic on marine tanks is...

The effects of garlic on marine tanks is essentially unknown. There is a great deal of anecdotal evidence out there and no scientific data (thus far, anyways). Garlic is often touted as a great...
Forum: Reef 01-06-2005, 02:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,912
Posted By Rikko
Sorry to hijack the thread, but can anyone tell...

Sorry to hijack the thread, but can anyone tell me what their compatibility with gobies, blennies, dragonets, etc are like?
I've got a bicolor blenny, yellow watchman goby w/ pistol buddy, firefish...
Forum: Reef 01-06-2005, 02:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,355
Posted By Rikko
High output T5s with good parabolic aluminum...

High output T5s with good parabolic aluminum reflectors will put off a stink load of light (stink load???). If you cover the whole tank with them (the reflectors themselves are about 3" wide, so you...
Forum: Vendor Announcements 01-05-2005, 04:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,139
Posted By Rikko
Image server doesn't appear to work offsite. :( ...

Image server doesn't appear to work offsite. :(
I'll relocate them tomorrow.

** Edit: Fixed!
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