Forum: Reef
06-03-2002, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,508
sand over crushed coral - can it be done?
I agree with Andrew, i also have a layer of CC in wiht the sugar fine sand with no ill effects. My nitrates are 0 after 3 months and dido on the nitrogen bubbles.
Clinton
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Forum: Reef
06-03-2002, 05:20 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,980
Need input on overflow hole size
I agree with the guys above, 1.5" for size. And unless you get a LFS to drill the holes make sure you have the bulkheads in your hand for the glass shop. I just droped it off at the LFS and got my...
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Forum: Edmonton
06-02-2002, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,291
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Forum: Edmonton
06-01-2002, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,291
j & L order
If you want to wait another week or two i'll be ready to get some more suff. I just got a Clam, Queen Conch and a blue starfish a couple of weeks ago from them and they are doing very well. I just...
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Forum: DIY
06-01-2002, 05:03 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,723
final got my sump built
Cool, same deal as mine. But mines a 33 breeder (only 12" high) so i can get it under my really, really short stand.
Clinton
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Forum: DIY
06-01-2002, 03:50 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,723
final got my sump built
Looks great, what size tank are you using? You must be a very patient man, mine was glued and under my stand the day after i bought it. :D
Clinton
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Forum: Reef
05-29-2002, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,580
VHO flicker
Yep that's the place, the address is 8083 Winston ST, Burnaby, B.c. Hope that helps.
Clinton
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Forum: Reef
05-29-2002, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,580
VHO flicker
Hey guys, i got the ballast form Classic Lighting Products #604 420 3816. (i think, i'll double check when i get home) I wanted to get a price on the MH ballasts but they didn't have any yet. I'll...
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Forum: Reef
05-29-2002, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,580
VHO flicker
Just to let you knoe, Workhorse 7 ballasts are $42. I got mine last week shipped to Edmonton for $53. It works very nicely, going to check how much it's actually overdriving those NO tonight.
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Forum: Reef
05-28-2002, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,361
Return pump choice
You should shoot for between 5-10x the tank volume with whatever head lose you have. If you want 10x i'd shoot for 1800 gph or so. JMO.
Clinton
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Forum: Edmonton
05-28-2002, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,554
Edmonton people please read.
Hey guys, my computer crash yesterday and i lost my entire hard drive, including your email addresses. So could everyone email me so i can add you to my address book again. Thanks guys. By the way...
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Forum: Calgary
05-24-2002, 02:44 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,426
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Forum: Calgary
05-24-2002, 02:22 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,426
Where's the good LFS in Calgary?
Thanks guys maybe i'll try Tails & Scales, we have one down here but it's only freshwater and very little of it. Bob, Wai's web site says they're supposed to be open at 10:00 am.
Clinton
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Forum: Calgary
05-24-2002, 12:10 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,426
Where's the good LFS in Calgary?
Thanks for the reply, it's not that i can't get them here it's that they don't have stock right now. Do you know off hand what the price on a 48" actinic is? I think i'll stop into Wai's on sunday...
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Forum: Calgary
05-23-2002, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,426
Where's the good LFS in Calgary?
Hey guys, i'm coming down for the rally races on the weekend and need to find some actinic bulbs. I can't find any up here and would like to get my canopy finished. So where's the best place to go...
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Forum: Reef
05-23-2002, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,422
Queen conch eating Bryopsis????? pics now.....
I got mine from JL, it's about the size of a quarter. The guy at JL said it will grow very fast, so hopfully a 75 will be big enough.
Clinton
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Forum: Reef
05-23-2002, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,292
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Forum: Reef
05-23-2002, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,292
Smaller tanks overheating in summer?
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Why would it be cooked at 81 c? I keep my tank at 80 c All the time, might go down to 78 c once in a while but mostly steady at 80 c.
Clinton
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Forum: Reef
05-23-2002, 02:15 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,422
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Forum: Edmonton
05-22-2002, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,342
Anyone interested in buying some Sand?
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Not picking a fight or anything just wanted to know how you ended up with $25 is all. :rolleyes: . I myself don't need any right now, maybe a...
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Forum: Edmonton
05-22-2002, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,342
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Forum: Reef
05-21-2002, 05:16 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,221
How high should a 400w MH be?
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Well i was going to go with 2 400watters,but i like the bright center and low light ends. So i'm keeping my setup the way it is as of now, at...
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Forum: Reef
05-17-2002, 11:15 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,221
How high should a 400w MH be?
Yeah i'm really not that worried about "asthetically pleasing" I would like it to work the best for my clam and corals. The canopy will be adjustable up from the 8" to 10" and 12". I just wanted to...
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Forum: Reef
05-17-2002, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,221
How high should a 400w MH be?
Hi guys, just wanted some opinions on how high off the water surface a 400watt Iwasaki should be. I'm finishing off my new hood on tuesday and need a rough idea where my mounting brackets should be....
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Forum: Reef
05-15-2002, 04:23 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,144
Workhorse Ballasts
Just wondering, will the workhorse overdrive the same as a standard electronic ballast? Or will it put the rated power out? I've read on here somewhere that if you overdrive a NO bulb with 110watt...
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