Forum: DIY
01-01-2003, 01:57 AM
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Forum: DIY
12-20-2002, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,225
Steve,
How high is your tank? My DIY tank...
Steve,
How high is your tank? My DIY tank has 3/8" glass and is 40" long with 17" of water in it. The top centre bows 1/16". So if your tank isn't too much higher then don't worry about the...
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Forum: DIY
10-10-2002, 03:26 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,707
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Forum: Pictures
09-11-2002, 01:01 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,421
Finally got a good pic of this acro...
That's a beauty you got there. This is my favourite of all sps. Slow grower? When mine grew to the size of a golf ball its growth really took off. I lost it to RTN last year though...but I...
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Forum: Reef
09-11-2002, 12:35 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,659
Large Anemone
Well actually....Aquariums West's been around for nearly 20 years. They used to be on Davie street and moved to the current, much bigger premise, on Burrard. Is that really an anemone? or is it...
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Forum: DIY
09-04-2002, 05:04 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,856
Bubble counter Special Effects
I believe Sera bubble counters use glycerine but it has a built in check valve.
I wonder what glycerine does to a reef tank? :confused:
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
08-30-2002, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,314
SPS Frags
Pocili...
You've got email...
clint
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Forum: Reef
08-26-2002, 04:31 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,440
Tap Water Purifier Life in Vancouver
Hmmm...
Looking at the cost of using DI I am thinking of switching to RO. A 5 stage unit sells for about $350 which is just about the least expensive I've seen.
As with recharging the DI...
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Forum: Pictures
08-17-2002, 06:18 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,840
Emerald Crab releasing larvae
I can play the video either and it tells me it can find the resource files. And my media player can play avi without any problems...
BTW Media player will play avi's but you probably don't have...
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
08-15-2002, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,007
WTB Mag 7 Pump!
Danny, Islander,
The pump is probably 4 years old but it serves as a backup for my pond pump. The pond pump seems to last forever btw. I think I got it from REVY and it comes with a super long...
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Forum: Reef
08-15-2002, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,404
Aquaclear 5000 pump
I don't think anyone else would attempt this...My fiancee thought I was crazy. But I was not about to pay for a euroreef pump.
My DIY needle wheel was made with a flat sheet of styrene and small...
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
08-15-2002, 06:00 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,007
WTB Mag 7 Pump!
I might have one stored away somewhere. I assume you wouldn't mind a used one?
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Forum: Reef
08-15-2002, 05:57 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,404
Aquaclear 5000 pump
Danny,
I am using these for a DIY needle wheel skimmer pump and two more for circulation. They are very sturdy, well made and have high flow at lower pressure. They make a clicking sound when...
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Forum: Reef
08-14-2002, 06:10 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,054
Timer leaks... FYI
I was messing with my canopy (stainless steel) today and got a bit of a buzz. At first I thought it was the new MH ballast but I found the source of stray current. I got a 50v AC reading on the...
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Forum: Reef
08-14-2002, 05:58 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 10,558
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Forum: Reef
08-14-2002, 12:07 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 10,558
Where to find CO2 cylinders (other than LFS or MO)
My 15# cylinder was about $170+/- and my pressure regulator was about $75 both prices include tax. They are both from Liquide Air. The sales person had to change the fitting on the pressure reg. to...
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Forum: Reef
08-13-2002, 05:39 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,390
Free Green Monti`s !
Marc,
I am interested in your offer. But I won't be able to head your way until Thursday.
Please email me your address again.
Thanks.
Clint
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Forum: Reef
08-12-2002, 11:36 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,390
Free Green Monti`s !
Thanks Marc!
It's been a long time since I visited you. I can't wait to see the awesome setup you have! smile.gif
Clint
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
08-12-2002, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 5,983
Metal Halide Radium 400w 20k
Jeanna,
Don't feel so bad because two of my bulbs have little bits on glass on the inside. Looks like the exterior case chip at the base. This could be from manufacturing or shipping. But the...
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Forum: Reef
08-12-2002, 04:30 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 8,160
400W radiums. anyone here use em?
Jeanna,
I didn't do any research/reading on whether a Radium bulb will work well with any core and coil ballast. You may want to make sure the one you get from the hydropinics place is the same...
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Forum: Reef
08-11-2002, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,228
A lighting question
If you really want to know...
bill from champion
ballast 159.90 US (266.5 cdn)
freight 18.00 US (30.0 cdn)
+
UPS brokerage ~$80.0 cdn
Total = $ 376.5
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Forum: Reef
08-11-2002, 05:14 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,228
A lighting question
Yeah a 400w blueline E-ballast. It was back ordered for over 6 months. The exchange and brokerage broke my bank!
I hope someone finds a better alternative to getting stuff from the states. This...
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Forum: Reef
08-11-2002, 04:38 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,111
fish stores
Also try Aquariums West on Burrard just north of Pacific boulevard. They have some soft corals and some really nice FW planted tanks.
King Ed Pet on Kingsway east of Edmonds... they might have to...
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Forum: Reef
08-11-2002, 04:26 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,228
A lighting question
Troy,
I have just started using the Radium so life expectancy is a question on my mind too. Hopefully the blueline ballast helps here. You've probably read that they will last about six months...
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Forum: Reef
08-10-2002, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 8,160
400W radiums. anyone here use em?
I got a few bulbs from stephane and my tank is lit with one now. All the hype about the Radium is true. Best lighting I have seen in person.
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