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Forum: Reef 04-11-2013, 04:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,851
Posted By slakker
I've had 3 tanks (simultaneously) in the last 5...

I've had 3 tanks (simultaneously) in the last 5 years and NEVER carbon dosed. In my 72G, I've had success in LPS and softies, but never long term success with SPS... similarly with the 30G and...
Forum: Reef 04-11-2013, 04:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,574
Posted By slakker
BTW just as more info, I'ver had the osmolator...

BTW just as more info, I'ver had the osmolator for about 4 years and when I got it, it had those gimpy stoopid mounting arms. I upgraded to the magnetic mounts (they should be stock now), and it's...
Forum: Lounge 04-11-2013, 04:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,789
Posted By slakker
I always upgrade... there have been the odd time...

I always upgrade... there have been the odd time where an upgrade did more damage than good, but those are the exception and not the norm. The norm is that you have better performance and...
Forum: Reef 04-11-2013, 03:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,202
Posted By slakker
I got the 11 inch Coralife T5s at JL at the...

I got the 11 inch Coralife T5s at JL at the boxing day sale... if I was to do it again, may go with LEDs as they run a bit cooler...
Forum: Reef 04-11-2013, 03:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,574
Posted By slakker
I would keep the osmolator...

I would keep the osmolator...
Forum: Reef 04-11-2013, 03:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,621
Posted By slakker
One of the reasons why I never turn off pumps or...

One of the reasons why I never turn off pumps or powerheads when feeding...
Forum: Reef 04-10-2013, 04:55 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 13,036
Posted By slakker
I have an old Apex III controller and it's saved...

I have an old Apex III controller and it's saved my butt a few times... the alarm is setup so it emails me, which in itself is good... but the kicker was when I was out of town and one of the...
Forum: Reef 04-09-2013, 03:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,171
Posted By slakker
A bit better shot of the colony... ...

A bit better shot of the colony...

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Forum: Reef 04-09-2013, 02:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,171
Posted By slakker
Help ID this chalice?

Can anyone help ID this chalice? Got it this weekend and I really like it... so doing some research to ensure proper care; short of trial and error...
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Forum: Reef 04-08-2013, 06:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,197
Posted By slakker
Bristle stars will kick the bucket, but also...

Bristle stars will kick the bucket, but also large bristle worms will do something weird...

I don't know what it is, but I noticed about 1/2 dozen monster worms (4-6 inches long) come out of their...
Forum: DIY 04-08-2013, 04:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,877
Posted By slakker
25% off 1 item coupon... my wife gets them... ...

25% off 1 item coupon... my wife gets them... probably little more expensive, good selection of colours though :)
Forum: DIY 04-08-2013, 03:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,256
Posted By slakker
Trying another way to do water changes...

In terms of dilutive ratios, I know taking water out of the system then putting it back in is the best way to go, but I hate turning off my pumps, syphoning water then topping up again...

So I'm...
Forum: DIY 04-08-2013, 03:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,877
Posted By slakker
I just went to Michael's a bought glass paint in...

I just went to Michael's a bought glass paint in "deep sea" color... it holds up well and is pretty cheap...
Forum: Marine Fish 04-08-2013, 03:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,216
Posted By slakker
I know this is bumping an old thread, but instead...

I know this is bumping an old thread, but instead of starting a new one, anyone know if anyone is selling Pods in the lower mainland? I was at King Eds today and the fellow there mentioned he...
Forum: Reef 04-07-2013, 12:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,433
Posted By slakker
Not sure if it's good enough, but what I would do...

Not sure if it's good enough, but what I would do at minimum is make the salt water and throw a power head/pump and heater in it and run it 24 hours, the circulation and aeration will make the water...
Forum: Reef 04-06-2013, 06:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,433
Posted By slakker
I notice you're in Vancouver, not sure which...

I notice you're in Vancouver, not sure which water shed you're fed from but I'm in the Coquitlam area and our water is pretty good (still not as good as RO/DI). You can pick up a system from eBay...
Forum: Reef 04-06-2013, 03:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,433
Posted By slakker
To your original question, I would put in the...

To your original question, I would put in the additional LR now and let that cycle again... even though the rock may be "cured", some life will likely still die off during transport unless is...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 04-05-2013, 05:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,706
Posted By slakker
I wouldn't risk it... you just went through the...

I wouldn't risk it... you just went through the hassle of a flood, can you imagine another one? :cry:
Forum: FOWLR 04-04-2013, 05:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,430
Posted By slakker
Also consider the footprint of the tank/stand and...

Also consider the footprint of the tank/stand and how the weight will be distributed. If it's on a metal stand which usually have 4 feet of about 4-6 square inches, all that weight will be put onto...
Forum: DIY 04-04-2013, 05:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,526
Posted By slakker
Ya... I wasn't sure how much to use... the bag...

Ya... I wasn't sure how much to use... the bag said to use 50-200ml for every 25G of net volume. It was a 500 ml bag, so I used about half of it (I did it by weight).

I was on other sites and...
Forum: DIY 04-04-2013, 05:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,526
Posted By slakker
Bio Pellet Reactor - Not really DIY, more like a mod...

Just rebuilt and upgraded from my 72G bow front to a 90G. Been really interested in trying Bio Pellets, but didn't want to fork out the $$ on the Cad Light (even though they look cool) before...
Forum: Marine Fish 03-17-2012, 07:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,529
Posted By slakker
I would avoid it as well... I had a leopard for...

I would avoid it as well... I had a leopard for years before it finally went to the big aquarium in the sky. The thing with leopards is that when spooked they want to burrow. So in transport, they...
Forum: Reef 03-10-2012, 05:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,599
Posted By slakker
I just rinse it well then hot water wash in the...

I just rinse it well then hot water wash in the machine...
Forum: Photography 03-10-2012, 05:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,593
Posted By slakker
Nice pics... We were in Hawaii in 08, and the...

Nice pics... We were in Hawaii in 08, and the place is spectacular... Seeing humuhumu's in the Wilde and all the other fishes was amazing
Forum: British Columbia 03-08-2012, 05:15 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 26,976
Posted By slakker
coquitlam

coquitlam
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