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Forum: Reef 04-24-2003, 03:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,898
Posted By Son Of Skyline
Crab only cleanup crew?

Has anybody ever tried a crab only cleanup crew? I seem to be having problems keeping snails alive. For every 10 snails I introduce to the tank only 2-4 survive. I'm familiar with acclimation methods...
Forum: Lower Mainland 04-21-2003, 09:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,191
Posted By Son Of Skyline
Re: Hello Van Reefers

Yes, especially mine :cool:


Welcome Ranz! You definitely will not regret finding this site!
Forum: Calgary 04-21-2003, 09:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,704
Posted By Son Of Skyline
If the product is made in the U.S. there's no...

If the product is made in the U.S. there's no duty. If it's made in another country besides the U.S. or Canada there will be a duty. Usually around 5%. Watch out for extra shipping charges if...
Forum: Reef 04-16-2003, 10:39 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,298
Posted By Son Of Skyline
I have practically nothing in my 120gal. Maybe a...

I have practically nothing in my 120gal. Maybe a dozen astrea snails, 3 turbos, maybe 4-6 nassarius, and possibly 2-3 emerald crabs. For some strange reason every time I put snails in the tank they...
Forum: Reef 04-09-2003, 04:07 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,413
Posted By Son Of Skyline
Interesting. I didn't know there were different...

Interesting. I didn't know there were different Iwasaki bulbs. Where would I look for the "R" on the bulb?
Forum: Reef 04-08-2003, 09:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,413
Posted By Son Of Skyline
The lighting is painfully yellow, even with 4x48"...

The lighting is painfully yellow, even with 4x48" actinics on an Icecap 660. I guess I should replace them then. I bought the bulbs used so I've never actually seen fresh Iwasakis over my tank....
Forum: Reef 04-08-2003, 08:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,413
Posted By Son Of Skyline
Thanks for the quick replies everyone. I know...

Thanks for the quick replies everyone. I know that lighting isn't the only thing contributing to my algae, but I'm just attacking all possibilities. I just bought a nice big RO unit, foxface,...
Forum: Reef 04-08-2003, 04:10 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,413
Posted By Son Of Skyline
Old bulbs = Algae problems?

My 250w Iwasakis are getting pretty old. Both are over a year old, and I think one is closer to 2+ years old. Would this have anything to do with my algae problems or no? Thanks in advance.
Forum: Lounge 04-08-2003, 01:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,068
Posted By Son Of Skyline
Good point. Although I really don't think this...

Good point. Although I really don't think this movie is going to have any effect at all.
Forum: Lounge 04-07-2003, 11:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,068
Posted By Son Of Skyline
I'm just going to enjoy the movie and hope that...

I'm just going to enjoy the movie and hope that our friendly neighborhood LFS reps will keep those kids and parents in check :)
Forum: Reef 04-05-2003, 10:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,024
Posted By Son Of Skyline
Thanks Troy :) Yes, I'm using a Pinpoint...

Thanks Troy :)

Yes, I'm using a Pinpoint monitor. Can't imagine life without one anymore!

Thanks for the advice everyone. I'm going to start testing more consistently to confirm that it's a...
Forum: Reef 04-05-2003, 08:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,024
Posted By Son Of Skyline
Does reactor effluent pH fluctuate?

Seems like my effluent pH goes up and down with the time of day. Is this normal?

These are my readings the past few days:

Apr 02 6:00pm: 6.86
Apr 03 1:30pm: 6.87
Apr 03 8:45pm: 6.89
Apr 04...
Forum: Reef 04-03-2003, 03:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,363
Posted By Son Of Skyline
Yikes! Looks like my answers are pretty clear....

Yikes! Looks like my answers are pretty clear. Thanks everyone!
Forum: Reef 04-03-2003, 05:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,363
Posted By Son Of Skyline
Aiptasia reproduction?

How fast and how often do aiptasia reproduce? I found a single aiptasia on a frag rock recently, and I've isolated it to the middle of my sandbed. Should I try to kill it and risk having tiny pieces...
Forum: Reef 04-02-2003, 12:02 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 13,733
Posted By Son Of Skyline
You guys should be hostage negotiators :lol:

You guys should be hostage negotiators :lol:
Forum: Reef 03-31-2003, 10:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,464
Posted By Son Of Skyline
Thanks Brad. I'll use that as the end point. This...

Thanks Brad. I'll use that as the end point. This may mean that my Ca levels have been lower than I thought. Whoops...
Forum: Reef 03-31-2003, 09:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,345
Posted By Son Of Skyline
Thanks for the replies everyone. I guess I should...

Thanks for the replies everyone. I guess I should avoid that Kent 10gpd unit unless I feel like waiting 12 hours for 5 gallons.
Forum: Reef 03-31-2003, 03:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,464
Posted By Son Of Skyline
Reading Salifert Ca test..

When I test Ca using my Salifert kit, instructions say to keep adding drops until the stuff turns from purple to clear blue. Problem is, it doesn't just flash from purple to blue in one drop, but it...
Forum: Reef 03-31-2003, 03:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,345
Posted By Son Of Skyline
GPD...What does it stand for?

When looking at RO units, what does GPD stand for? Gallons per day?What does it mean to a buyer? How fast is 1 GPD?

For example, how many gallons of RO water per hour will a 10GPD RO unit fill vs...
Forum: Lower Mainland 03-28-2003, 05:36 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 14,053
Posted By Son Of Skyline
Where do you buy your fish?

Besides J&L, where do you all buy your fish? I've been out to King Ed Pets and Big Al's, but the fish don't seem as healthy sometimes and the selection isn't as good as J&L. Nothing wrong with J&L...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 03-25-2003, 05:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,131
Posted By Son Of Skyline
WANTED: Used Maxijet 1200's

Does anybody have any MJ1200's lying around they'd like to sell? I need up to 3 powerheads. I'm willing to pay a decent price for them, since I'll be buying them brand new anyway if I can't find them...
Forum: Reef 03-25-2003, 03:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,401
Posted By Son Of Skyline
I'll do that. Thanks. Should I ask for anyone or...

I'll do that. Thanks. Should I ask for anyone or anything in particular? Are the membrane, carbon...etc available there or do I need to hit up J&L for this stuff?
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 03-24-2003, 11:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,233
Posted By Son Of Skyline
I was thinking more along the lines of a used...

I was thinking more along the lines of a used unit, but thanks for the info :)
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 03-24-2003, 09:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,233
Posted By Son Of Skyline
WANTED: RO or RO/DI Unit

Looking for an RO or RO/DI unit. If anybody has any available they'd like to sell please email me at sonofskyline@shaw.ca or respond to this thread. I'm willing to pay any reasonable amount. Any GPH...
Forum: Reef 03-24-2003, 09:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,401
Posted By Son Of Skyline
FYI...Just called Union Pumps. Cheapest RO...

FYI...Just called Union Pumps.

Cheapest RO unit they quoted me was $485.00. Guess they don't have any $60 used ones anymore!
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