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Forum: Seacare Maricultured Products 07-16-2012, 08:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,812
Posted By TimT
Only look if you love ultra LPS from unusual places!!

Hi Everyone,

Here are some pics of the latest arrivals from Lombok.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7140/7580835526_f3fd642c0a.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7276/7580833606_f050d2d66b.jpg
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Forum: Calgary 07-09-2012, 07:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,708
Posted By TimT
Hi, Sent you a PM. Cheers, Tim

Hi,

Sent you a PM.

Cheers,
Tim
Forum: Reef 07-06-2012, 04:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,660
Posted By TimT
You may want to try lowering the Alk to 7 - 8dKH...

You may want to try lowering the Alk to 7 - 8dKH range which is typical for natural seawater. Make sure your test kit is accurate as well.

I found that once a tank starts doing this it won't stop...
Forum: Reef 07-06-2012, 07:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,660
Posted By TimT
Since you said "front glass" try to remove it...

Since you said "front glass" try to remove it with a razor blade or stainless steel scraper. It is hard work but it does come off.

What is your alkalinity at?

Cheers,
Tim
Forum: Seacare Maricultured Products 07-05-2012, 11:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,388
Posted By TimT
Hi, Yes, I can ship them. My...

Hi,

Yes, I can ship them.

My recommendation would be to have 2 smaller screens at 36" than one large one at 72". Easier to keep clean and also ship.

Cheers,
Tim
Forum: Seacare Maricultured Products 07-05-2012, 06:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,388
Posted By TimT
How to keep your fish in the tank.

Hi Everyone,

Thought I would post some pics of some custom professionally made screen tops I recently installed on an aquarium.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8005/7509208512_72ef9d574b_z.jpg
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Forum: Reef 07-04-2012, 11:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,294
Posted By TimT
Calcium chloride

The Calcium Chloride I use and also sell as Coral Grow Ca (http://www.oceanfreshaquarium.com/coral-grow-ca/)
is high purity anhydrous guaranteed over 95% Ca and I test every batch for Bromide...
Forum: Reef 06-29-2012, 07:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,289
Posted By TimT
Yep, bye bye PITA GFO reactor. One other...

Yep, bye bye PITA GFO reactor.

One other "best thing I did for the system" was get rid of the Ca Reactor. Too finicky and too much maintenance.
Forum: Reef 06-29-2012, 08:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,289
Posted By TimT
I use the Foz Down myself in my acro system. I...

I use the Foz Down myself in my acro system. I used to use HC GFO but it got expensive quick. Foz Down is a very cost effective alternative to GFO. Some people choose to remove it with mechanical...
Forum: Reef 06-27-2012, 10:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,205
Posted By TimT
HI, There is also Walt Smith Fiji Mud. ...

HI,

There is also Walt Smith Fiji Mud.

Here is a thread on it on RC.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=857450

Cheers,
Tim
Forum: Reef 06-19-2012, 05:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,727
Posted By TimT
I would use a good quality test kit. I have had...

I would use a good quality test kit. I have had good success with Lamotte and Salifert.

Cheers,
Tim
Forum: Reef 06-19-2012, 05:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,376
Posted By TimT
A couple of things. The GHL units are very...

A couple of things.

The GHL units are very easy to use and if necessary repair/upgrade.

I have found that the calcium demand of aquariums can fluctuate if there has been a disturbance to the...
Forum: Marine Fish 06-14-2012, 04:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,994
Posted By TimT
No they are not clam or snail safe.

No they are not clam or snail safe.
Forum: Photography 06-13-2012, 09:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,992
Posted By TimT
Shutter count

Ok, so I was able to find out how many shutter counts are on the camera by taking a photo in RAW format. The photo CR2 file was opened in a HEX Editor program called XVI32 and here are the steps to...
Forum: Photography 06-13-2012, 08:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,992
Posted By TimT
Yes, everything mechanical has a life span. ...

Yes, everything mechanical has a life span.

Here is a link to shutter life on an EOS 20D
http://www.olegkikin.com/shutterlife/canon_eos20d.htm

The shutter actuation count is embedded in the...
Forum: Photography 06-13-2012, 06:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,992
Posted By TimT
Canon EOS 20D

My wife is interested in selling her Canon EOS 20D with 17 - 55 lens, 2 x 2gb cards, 2 batteries etc + all original accessories. We still have the box from when we bought it brand new. It is in...
Forum: Reef 06-07-2012, 06:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,914
Posted By TimT
If the conditions are right any softy will...

If the conditions are right any softy will overtake a tank. I have seen it with Green Star Polyps, Green Discosoma, Green Fuzzy Rhodactis, Blue Actinodiscus, Xenia, Paly's, Zoos and even sponges.
Forum: Marine Fish 06-06-2012, 01:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,873
Posted By TimT
You might want to try some of the Ocean Fresh...

You might want to try some of the Ocean Fresh Pacifica Plankton.

I have had lots of copperbands eat it as well as Moorish Idols etc.

Here is the link....
Forum: Reef 06-05-2012, 01:44 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,320
Posted By TimT
I am in process of getting some "farm" pics and...

I am in process of getting some "farm" pics and also of the holding facility so you all can see what goes on there. Stay tuned
Forum: Reef 06-04-2012, 09:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,320
Posted By TimT
Another issue as to why the cost is higher is...

Another issue as to why the cost is higher is that they are normally a lot larger than the corals from Bali or Tonga. Larger size = higher risk in shipping and greater cost of freight.
Forum: Reef 06-04-2012, 08:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,320
Posted By TimT
There is one item for ordering wild acros and...

There is one item for ordering wild acros and then it is what they have on hand that is ready and capable of handling shipping stress. Some times it is luck of the draw or timing with other shipments...
Forum: Reef 06-04-2012, 07:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,320
Posted By TimT
Walt Smith Corals

Hi Everyone,

Every shipment of coral will be different when you are dealing with wild collection. They collect from many different reefs around Fiji to distribute the collection pressure. Walt...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 05-25-2012, 03:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,467
Posted By TimT
I have a 40 gallon breeder with 1.5" bulkhead and...

I have a 40 gallon breeder with 1.5" bulkhead and overflow. Black paint on back and sides. $45
Forum: Reef 05-23-2012, 08:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,144
Posted By TimT
I would try to get the Alk steady but keep it at...

I would try to get the Alk steady but keep it at around 7dKH. If you are using pellets or carbon dosing combined with a high alk it can lead to coral tissue recession.

Is your tank open top as...
Forum: FOWLR 05-02-2012, 02:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,333
Posted By TimT
Definitely a Naso, possibly a Blue Spine or a...

Definitely a Naso, possibly a Blue Spine or a Unicorn.
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