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Forum: Vancouver Island 12-21-2006, 02:31 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 13,038
Posted By Scavenger
Had one of these at my house in Nanaimo a couple...

Had one of these at my house in Nanaimo a couple years ago. I thought it was fun. Not a huge turn out, but more food for all. (Even though I was far from perfect on the salmon :<) We even had reefers...
Forum: Lounge 12-20-2006, 02:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,627
Posted By Scavenger
Coastal BC Reefers. Get your Gennies ready

Here we go again. Another wind warning issued for coastal BC. Hope no one losses power this time, but I'd suggest getting your tank's Power Outage system ready for tonight. Good luck.
Forum: Reef 12-20-2006, 04:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,719
Posted By Scavenger
Hey Jaws, I've had 3 dispars in the past. Did...

Hey Jaws, I've had 3 dispars in the past. Did great until I moved them. I would really love to house a larger school of anthias, I'm just worried about students going from honor roll to drop outs!...
Forum: Reef 12-19-2006, 04:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,351
Posted By Scavenger
I've used the old home rolled smokers trick of...

I've used the old home rolled smokers trick of keeping the sheets in a sealed coffee can with a wedge of raw potato. Keeps it moist and fresh far far longer.
Forum: Reef 12-19-2006, 04:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,351
Posted By Scavenger
I made some pretty effective 24 inch reflectors...

I made some pretty effective 24 inch reflectors for my power compact actinics by buying furnace ducts (halfpipe) for 3 bucks each and polishing them with auto rubbing compound. Instant polished...
Forum: Reef 12-18-2006, 10:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,153
Posted By Scavenger
Thanks Beverly I think you are right. I just...

Thanks Beverly I think you are right. I just googled asterina starfish after reading your response and got wetwebmedia. The pix and writeups, seem to be right on the money. Seems some think they are...
Forum: Reef 12-18-2006, 10:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,153
Posted By Scavenger
Starfish Outbreak!!

This is a new one for me, I'm curious if anyone has seen this before. It's been at least half a year since any corals or rock have been added to my aquarium. (Just fish)
But today while doing a...
Forum: Reef 12-18-2006, 07:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,596
Posted By Scavenger
In my opinion, this might be possible but not...

In my opinion, this might be possible but not guaranteed.

You would have to remove your current tang into a QT or similar tank, then completely rearrange your aquascaping, then in 2 weeks...
Forum: Lower Mainland 12-18-2006, 07:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,251
Posted By Scavenger
I always hate to hear of losses like this. I know...

I always hate to hear of losses like this. I know the feeling of mass losses. Mine was a decease outbreak which cost me all but 2 fish. And it was my negligence of not using QT that caused it. It...
Forum: Reef 11-30-2006, 09:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,587
Posted By Scavenger
My fish load is very small since a decease...

My fish load is very small since a decease outbreak a while ago, so I desided to move my painting bench into the fish room for a trial basis. I airbrush and regular brush acrylics and oils.

I...
Forum: Pictures 11-28-2006, 06:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,863
Posted By Scavenger
http://www.sump-pump-info.com/flooded%20basement.j...

http://www.sump-pump-info.com/flooded%20basement.jpg

Trying to get the goby that went down the overflow. <grin>
Forum: Reef 10-07-2006, 01:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,259
Posted By Scavenger
In my opinion no matter what organic sand sifter...

In my opinion no matter what organic sand sifter you have, nothing beats a little stir now and then with a thin plastic stick. I think doing small patches here and there will greatly reduce any...
Forum: Reef 10-03-2006, 02:29 PM
Replies: 19
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Views: 4,127
Posted By Scavenger
Dale, I was going to do this tank set up a...

Dale,

I was going to do this tank set up a couple of years back..
I wrote the DFO and was assured all you need is a valid Salt Water fishing licence if you are collecting your own livestock. Just...
Forum: Reef 09-28-2006, 11:00 PM
Replies: 19
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Views: 4,127
Posted By Scavenger
Dale, one thing you might be able to do to make...

Dale, one thing you might be able to do to make your intertidal critters feel more at home is add some form of chilling to the sump but not the display tank.

That way, as the tide is dropping the...
Forum: Reef 09-28-2006, 02:57 PM
Replies: 19
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Views: 4,127
Posted By Scavenger
Here's a good starting point for your research. ...

Here's a good starting point for your research.

http://hmsc.oregonstate.edu/projects/msap/index.html
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 09-21-2006, 04:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,935
Posted By Scavenger
If I were you, before "rebuilding" this one,...

If I were you, before "rebuilding" this one, (excuse me) these three maxi jets, I'd watch the DIY maxijet video at this site first.



http://www.reefvideos.com/reefshowcase_04_content.html
Forum: Reef 05-27-2006, 12:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,026
Posted By Scavenger
How's the circulation in your QT tank. I have...

How's the circulation in your QT tank. I have found some fish skittish as heck if the flow is low. I call it TPS or Tidal Pool Syndrome, where the fish thinks it got trapped in a tidal pool and is...
Forum: Lounge 05-18-2006, 09:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,638
Posted By Scavenger
Thank's! Amazing what boredom and a case of beer...

Thank's! Amazing what boredom and a case of beer will do for you eh? <grin>
J/k But I'm sure almost all of Canada is behind Edmonton right about now.
Forum: FOWLR 05-18-2006, 09:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,014
Posted By Scavenger
Judging by your handle one of the dwarf lion...

Judging by your handle one of the dwarf lion species might be to your liking, even though min tank is suggested at 30, I'd up that a bit in a year or 2 if you buy a small one. Great reading at ...
Forum: Lounge 05-18-2006, 04:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,638
Posted By Scavenger
How To Cook A Duck First you wait for them...

How To Cook A Duck

First you wait for them to (Jarrett) Stoll out as they fly, then you shoot them with your (Brad) Winchester. Then you (Mike) Peca them on your (Chris) Pronger and hold them over...
Forum: Lounge 05-18-2006, 03:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,638
Posted By Scavenger
**My new national anthem (sorry just off the top...

**My new national anthem (sorry just off the top of my head.)***

Go Canada
My hockey fanatic land
True puck control
With Oil they will command
With great forcheck
We see the trap
The PK...
Forum: Reef 05-16-2006, 05:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,021
Posted By Scavenger
If the xenia is just one one or two rocks and you...

If the xenia is just one one or two rocks and you have no other attached corals, I'd suggest pulling them out and pressure washing it and then cook the rock. They will regain their live rock status...
Forum: Reef 05-15-2006, 02:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,869
Posted By Scavenger
Sounds like diatoms. They are a normal part of...

Sounds like diatoms. They are a normal part of the "growing pains" of a new reef. They should fade away in time but you are likely to have cyno (purple slime) next. As the tank matures and stabilizes...
Forum: Reef 05-11-2006, 06:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,113
Posted By Scavenger
I use it to water the weed bed that used to house...

I use it to water the weed bed that used to house roses.
Forum: Lounge 05-04-2006, 01:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,730
Posted By Scavenger
Nah we aint back. You are hallucinating. I...

Nah we aint back. You are hallucinating. I suggest you visit your family doctor. LOL!!
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