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Forum: Reef 08-23-2017, 05:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,508
Posted By TimT
There are different quality levels in live rock...

There are different quality levels in live rock that people need to be aware of.

There is rock that is boated into Los Angeles. Boat rock is sent via shipping containers and takes 10-14 days to...
Forum: Reef 08-21-2017, 08:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,508
Posted By TimT
I have sent some of the Tonga Branch and Shelf...

I have sent some of the Tonga Branch and Shelf rock to J&J Marine in Red Deer. This is the same rock as what Eli was selling. It is air freighted in which makes it near the same cost as live rock....
Forum: Reef 08-14-2017, 05:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,614
Posted By TimT
The Profilux probes are galvanically isolated...

The Profilux probes are galvanically isolated which means there should be no voltage coming through the probes. If the Profilux is new I would send it in for repair. If used, I bet saltwater or...
Forum: Lounge 08-07-2017, 04:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,901
Posted By TimT
Scary...

Saw this on the news this morning... don't get these in your tank.

http://www.ctvnews.ca/world/was-an-australian-teen-eaten-by-mystery-sea-creatures-1.3535833
Forum: Reef 07-26-2017, 02:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,151
Posted By TimT
Your Calcium is also on the low side. Needs to be...

Your Calcium is also on the low side. Needs to be 420 ish.

What did you use to measure salinity? Refractometer or swing arm checker?

Corals will take a while to come around. Especially SPS....
Forum: Reef 07-11-2017, 05:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,931
Posted By TimT
Please read the article. That is not what highly...

Please read the article. That is not what highly accurate water testing showed.
Forum: Reef 07-07-2017, 06:59 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 38,774
Posted By TimT
Did any of them ever refer you to Environment...

Did any of them ever refer you to Environment Canada? EC is responsible for importation of CITES regulated organisms into Canada. My recommendation is to check directly with the people responsible....
Forum: Reef 07-07-2017, 06:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,931
Posted By TimT
Here's an interesting article about aluminum and...

Here's an interesting article about aluminum and Phosguard.

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2003/7/chemistry

From the conclusion of the article.
" Phosguard has been shown to release aluminum...
Forum: Reef 07-07-2017, 05:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 38,774
Posted By TimT
I think poor advice is quite an understatement! ...

I think poor advice is quite an understatement!

If you bring back coral(even one piece) and they catch you without a CITES and they are feeling grumpy. You will lose the coral, possibly get...
Forum: Lounge 07-02-2017, 05:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,588
Posted By TimT
Wow... Just about fell off my chair laughing. LoL...

Wow... Just about fell off my chair laughing. LoL

Thanks for sharing!
Forum: Tank Journal 06-19-2017, 05:10 PM
Replies: 1,555
Views: 758,903
Posted By TimT
Gorgeous Rich!!! Have you thought of selling...

Gorgeous Rich!!!

Have you thought of selling carbon credits with the amount of CO2 that the corals have bound into their skelies.
Forum: Polls 04-18-2017, 06:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,552
Posted By TimT
When I ran my wholesale fish system I would feed...

When I ran my wholesale fish system I would feed Pacifica Plankton for omnivores and Nori for grazers. For tiny fish I would use a tiny pellet. I prefer not to feed saltwater fish a freshwater based...
Forum: Lower Mainland 04-06-2017, 07:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,228
Posted By TimT
If your getting chlorine out of your ro unit then...

If your getting chlorine out of your ro unit then the carbon filter is exhausted and the chlorine will have eaten your ro membrane as well, especially if it's a CTA one. I'd recommend replacing both...
Forum: Lounge 03-22-2017, 06:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,102
Posted By TimT
I think we're only hearing one side of the story....

I think we're only hearing one side of the story. Over the past 20 years I've seen lots of Aquarium staff working behind the scenes and they all seemed happy and enjoying their jobs.

There's a...
Forum: Reef 03-15-2017, 10:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,166
Posted By TimT
No my personal tank is not set up yet as the...

No my personal tank is not set up yet as the power here is quite unstable. Lots of 1 minute power failures which can make the Korallia's run backwards. Until I get a UPS I won't be setting up. It's...
Forum: Reef 03-15-2017, 07:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,166
Posted By TimT
As someone who's been in the industry for a long...

As someone who's been in the industry for a long time there are a few things that need to be said in this thread.

There are good shipments and bad shipments and the fish/corals coming out of them...
Forum: Reef 03-03-2017, 11:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,832
Posted By TimT
My suspicion would be a bacterial overgrowth....

My suspicion would be a bacterial overgrowth. Which would in turn cause low oxygen levels.

Most bacteria are fed by carbon sources such as sugars, acetic acid and alcohol.
Do you use any acetic...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 02-16-2017, 08:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,423
Posted By TimT
FS: Tanks cheap

For Sale:
Used 150 gallon, 4 ft long - $175, undrilled
Used 40 gallon with corner overflow, 36" long, $35
Used 60 gallon with Starphire front and side panes, drilled for 2" overflow on left side...
Forum: Reef 02-07-2017, 08:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,175
Posted By TimT
I doubt it's a test kit issue if your using...

I doubt it's a test kit issue if your using quality kits. Titration method testing is more accurate for Ca, Alk and Mag then the digital colorimeter tests. Info direct from Lamotte technical support....
Forum: British Columbia 02-03-2017, 08:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,920
Posted By TimT
Dry Pukani and Tonga Branch

Just wanted to let people know that I will be bringing in the dry Pukani, Tonga Branch and shelf rock with my livestock orders from Walt Smith. This will be the exact same product that Eli used to...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 02-01-2017, 08:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 811
Posted By TimT
FS: Aqua Euro Dual Gauge CO2 Regulator

For Sale:

Aqua Euro USA Dual Gauge CO2 regulator - New never used, comes complete with solenoid, needle valve and dual guages. - 100$

Will ship at your expense
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 02-01-2017, 08:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 714
Posted By TimT
FS: BRS 2 Part Doser - 1.1 mL per minute

For Sale BRS 2 Part Doser - 1.1 mL per minute.

Used very little. $60

Will ship at your expense.
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 01-31-2017, 10:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 19,412
Posted By TimT
Foz Down now available in Langley

Hi Everyone,

Foz Down is now available at Fish Addicts in Langley. Stop in and talk to Eric or Brad. They're great guys and very knowledgeable.

Cheers,
Tim
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 01-31-2017, 08:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 19,412
Posted By TimT
Glad to hear you had success with it. Hair algae...

Glad to hear you had success with it. Hair algae is one of those things that tends to take the fun out of having a tank. Foz Down is the easy and economical solution to Phosphate pollution.
Forum: Photography 01-22-2017, 08:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 13,537
Posted By TimT
Canon Macro equipment for sale

Since this isn't aquatics hardware for sale I thought I'd post it here to give Canreefers first shot at it.

Selling this lightly used equipment:
Canon EF100mm f2.8 Macro USM Lens $550 CAD New...
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