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Forum: Reef 02-01-2009, 12:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,724
Posted By awa1979
I used it. As long as you put it in a empty tank...

I used it. As long as you put it in a empty tank and let the skimmer run for a couple days it clears up well.

It does cloud the water, and it does leave a foam but it all went away within a...
Forum: Reef 02-01-2009, 12:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,190
Posted By awa1979
I use plastic ones, got them at Rona, they tend...

I use plastic ones, got them at Rona, they tend to be cheaper at non-pet stores.
Forum: Reef 01-31-2009, 11:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,339
Posted By awa1979
Urchins are funny. I really enjoy mine, never...

Urchins are funny. I really enjoy mine, never know what he is gonna decide to do.
Forum: Lounge 01-30-2009, 10:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,989
Posted By awa1979
Thats where I am from...So thats where I went to...

Thats where I am from...So thats where I went to school. I am a transplant in Canada, my wife didn't want to move...so I did.:biggrin:
Forum: Lounge 01-30-2009, 09:32 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,969
Posted By awa1979
I was laid off in December, waiting for EI right...

I was laid off in December, waiting for EI right now. I have had 2 interviews in the past month, no offers yet.
Forum: Lounge 01-30-2009, 09:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,989
Posted By awa1979
I'd pay off the student loan if it has the...

I'd pay off the student loan if it has the highest interest rate.

(your debt makes me glad I went to school in California, low tuition with federal and state grants, made it possible to come out...
Forum: Marine Fish 01-30-2009, 09:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,168
Posted By awa1979
If they are breeding probably the only way to...

If they are breeding probably the only way to stop it, is to remove one of them.

But if you could raise them and take to local stores it would be a good thing.
Forum: Reef 01-30-2009, 09:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,825
Posted By awa1979
I dont test for phosphates, I dont have an algae...

I dont test for phosphates, I dont have an algae issue and everything is happy and growing.

Not to mention API kit records 1.0ppm sometimes 2.0ppm but the Elos kit shows no phosphate every time.
...
Forum: Reef 01-28-2009, 07:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 14,435
Posted By awa1979
If it is made by a company whose product is found...

If it is made by a company whose product is found elsewhere, there is no different then buying it somewhere else.

CT sells far more products then their own brand.
Forum: Reef 01-28-2009, 07:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,274
Posted By awa1979
From what I have found using the 2 companies...

From what I have found using the 2 companies websites it appears they are different companies completely.

But I would not be surprised one bit if the company that owns H2O is contracting out...
Forum: Reef 01-28-2009, 09:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,564
Posted By awa1979
Sounds like everything in Vegas...:smile:

Sounds like everything in Vegas...:smile:
Forum: Reef 01-28-2009, 08:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,564
Posted By awa1979
If you go to Vegas, Mandalay Bay Hotel/Casino has...

If you go to Vegas, Mandalay Bay Hotel/Casino has an aquarium.

http://www.sharkreef.com/
Forum: Reef 01-28-2009, 02:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 14,435
Posted By awa1979
I try as well, but its becoming more difficult to...

I try as well, but its becoming more difficult to pay the higher prices of the independent small stores, I know they can't really compete but in these times I find myself going to Wally World more...
Forum: DIY 01-27-2009, 12:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,105
Posted By awa1979
I've never used foam, always been told its not...

I've never used foam, always been told its not needed on aquariums with a trim.

So far never had an issue in 20 years.
Forum: Reef 01-27-2009, 09:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,564
Posted By awa1979
If your in San Diego the Birch Aquarium is...

If your in San Diego the Birch Aquarium is decent. They have a 70,000 gallon kelp forest exhibit in the hall of fishes which exhibits from from the cold water pacific, tropical Mexico and the...
Forum: Reef 01-27-2009, 05:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,027
Posted By awa1979
Nice tank, looks like something you would see in...

Nice tank, looks like something you would see in a public aquarium.

If only I had the kind of money to do something like that.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 01-27-2009, 02:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 912
Posted By awa1979
FS:Scooter Blenny-Chilliwack, BC

I have a scooter blenny that needs a new home in a tank with a good pod population. My tank can no longer support the little guy and although he accepts frozen foods (brine shrimp, mysis, etc.) I...
Forum: Marine Fish 01-26-2009, 03:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,986
Posted By awa1979
Well they do offer live arrival and stay alive...

Well they do offer live arrival and stay alive for 14 days....:biggrin:

But I do find them not so attractive.
Forum: Marine Fish 01-26-2009, 02:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,986
Posted By awa1979
The $5,999 pair of Clown Fish

McCulloch's Clownfish pair on liveaquaria.com website.

Apparently they are rare, never seen them before myself.

Not sure I'd ever spend this kind of money on a fish, even if I had that kind of...
Forum: Reef 01-26-2009, 10:49 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 14,435
Posted By awa1979
I doubt any of the TDS monitors are LFS/Aquarium...

I doubt any of the TDS monitors are LFS/Aquarium Supply stores are made specific for aquarium use, labels are just changed when needed.


MOPS.ca sells the one I got off ebay for 5 bucks for 35...
Forum: Reef 01-26-2009, 03:15 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,116
Posted By awa1979
I agree with you. Not to mention IO is used...

I agree with you.

Not to mention IO is used by many public aquariums. I myself just can't justify $70+ on a bucket of salt when dosing works just as well.
Forum: Reef 01-26-2009, 01:22 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 14,435
Posted By awa1979
I bought one off ebay for 5 bucks last summer and...

I bought one off ebay for 5 bucks last summer and tested it against a aquarium grade one, and the result was the same.

Take off the aquarium name and price comes down.

Timers are the same, can...
Forum: Reef 01-24-2009, 11:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,116
Posted By awa1979
I just use IO and dose. Dosing costs less for me,...

I just use IO and dose. Dosing costs less for me, and I have never had any issues with IO. Plus the other salts are harder to get and shipping really isn't worth it.
Forum: Reef 01-24-2009, 02:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,947
Posted By awa1979
For size I always say go for the largest tank you...

For size I always say go for the largest tank you can afford, have space for and maintain.

Don't go cheap on equipment, you will spend more in the long run by buying cheap, save your money and buy...
Forum: Reef 01-24-2009, 01:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,755
Posted By awa1979
"J&L Aquatics guarantees that your live goods...

"J&L Aquatics guarantees that your live goods order will arrive to you alive. In addition, we guarantee that all livestock purchased from us will remain in alive for a 24 hour period after arrival....
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