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Forum: Reef 06-15-2010, 02:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,370
Posted By Albertan22
Help with coral id

So this little specimen started as a tiny little patch of polyps on my liverock that somehow survived the cycle. Now 10 months later it's spread to 10 times it's original size and has started...
Forum: Edmonton 06-06-2010, 02:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,930
Posted By Albertan22
Where to Buy Nori Sheets in Edmonton/Spruce Grove?

I see people posting all the time that they buy Nori at their local supermarket. I have been unable to find any in my local grocery store. Does anyone do this in our area, or does everyone just buy...
Forum: Reef 06-01-2010, 12:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,631
Posted By Albertan22
I've done both depending on where I'm mounting...

I've done both depending on where I'm mounting the frag on the rock. If it's a flatter surface, a small ball is all that is usually necessary, but for some of those tricky nooks sometimes you need a...
Forum: Reef 05-31-2010, 12:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,631
Posted By Albertan22
What I do is use a combination of superglue gel...

What I do is use a combination of superglue gel and epoxy. Outside of the water, I make my ball of epoxy, then place a gob of superglue gel on it and stick the coral to it. I then place another gob...
Forum: Photography 05-24-2010, 03:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,525
Posted By Albertan22
Tips and tricks for reef tank photography

I think what this site is lacking is a good thread on how to take good reef tank shots! I know there's information scattered throughout dozens of threads on the site, but maybe if we congregate it...
Forum: Tank Journal 05-23-2010, 03:26 AM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 229,058
Posted By Albertan22
Wow! Wish my sps would grow like that, you're...

Wow! Wish my sps would grow like that, you're doing something right :smile:
Forum: Tank Journal 05-23-2010, 03:15 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,138
Posted By Albertan22
Todays new additions :mrgreen: ...

Todays new additions :mrgreen:

http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv120/Albertan22/DSC_0746.jpg

http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv120/Albertan22/DSC_0747.jpg
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Forum: Reef 05-23-2010, 02:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,276
Posted By Albertan22
My ammonia test kit was off, should be reading 0....

My ammonia test kit was off, should be reading 0. I picked up one of thos squamosas today Ken, thanks!
Forum: Reef 05-22-2010, 12:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,276
Posted By Albertan22
I ran my ammonia and nitrate tests again (I don't...

I ran my ammonia and nitrate tests again (I don't have a nitrite kit) and got pretty much the same result. The ammonia could almost be interpreted as 0, but I know I've had the test return a...
Forum: Reef 05-22-2010, 12:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,207
Posted By Albertan22
I haven't done what you're asking, but a durso...

I haven't done what you're asking, but a durso does have two holes drilled in the side of the pipe. I think they're syphon breaks though, not to add more water flow. I don't know if drilling extra...
Forum: Reef 05-22-2010, 12:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,276
Posted By Albertan22
My NH3 kit is Red Sea, and it is a bit hard to...

My NH3 kit is Red Sea, and it is a bit hard to tell between 0 and 0.25. The rest of the kits are API. It does seem strange that I'm picking up ammonia. Usually if there's anything off in my tank...
Forum: Tank Journal 05-21-2010, 09:17 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,138
Posted By Albertan22
Growth shots

Well, the 3 day blackout worked great. Once the lights came back on, I siphoned out the dead cyano and I've been cyano free for 3 days now. Hopefully it stays that way...

I was playing with the...
Forum: Reef 05-21-2010, 08:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,276
Posted By Albertan22
Water quality readings as of this afternoon: ...

Water quality readings as of this afternoon:
Ammonia: 0.25
Nitrate: 0
Kh: 7
Calcium: 440
Phosphate: 0 (undetectable)

I hadn't run any tests for 6 weeks or so and didn't realize that I had...
Forum: Reef 05-21-2010, 04:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,276
Posted By Albertan22
The tank is about 9 months old. I'd probably...

The tank is about 9 months old. I'd probably want one of the smaller species if my lighting permits. I'm not sure if my water quality is quite there yet if they're too finicky though, as I just...
Forum: Reef 05-21-2010, 03:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,276
Posted By Albertan22
Need Clam Recommendations

Hi all, I'm thinking that it may be time to add a clam to my tank, but I'm not sure what species I should be looking at. My tank is 120g (24" deep) mixed SPS/LPS reef with an 8 bulb T5 Tek lighting...
Forum: Reef 05-20-2010, 03:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,073
Posted By Albertan22
Forgive me for being blunt, but everything in...

Forgive me for being blunt, but everything in this hobby is slow :razz: and expensive...
Forum: Photography 05-18-2010, 02:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,821
Posted By Albertan22
I'll keep an eye on kijiji for that one. Thanks!

I'll keep an eye on kijiji for that one. Thanks!
Forum: Tank Journal 05-17-2010, 02:08 AM
Replies: 521
Views: 130,653
Posted By Albertan22
Photos look great! What lens are you using?

Photos look great! What lens are you using?
Forum: Photography 05-17-2010, 12:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,821
Posted By Albertan22
Lens suggestions for good coral shots?

So my wife picked up a starter DSLR camera (Nikon D3000) a couple weeks ago. The camera came with a kit 18-55mm lens, but it just doesn't seem to have enough zoom. My wife wants to pick up a...
Forum: Reef 05-16-2010, 09:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,401
Posted By Albertan22
+1 on using eggcrate. It's a cheap, easy way...

+1 on using eggcrate.

It's a cheap, easy way to add some peace of mind. You'll have plenty of other stuff to keep you up at night :wink:
Forum: Reef 05-16-2010, 05:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,334
Posted By Albertan22
No dechlorinator required:smile:

No dechlorinator required:smile:
Forum: Tank Journal 05-16-2010, 04:12 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,138
Posted By Albertan22
I'm not sure if anyone is still reading this...

I'm not sure if anyone is still reading this thread :razz: but I figure it's time for an update. No additions to report this time. The yellow watchman goby wore a hole in his side and has been in...
Forum: Marine Fish 05-10-2010, 02:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,589
Posted By Albertan22
I don't think it's fish TB, he's been responding...

I don't think it's fish TB, he's been responding really well to the NeoPlex. I think if he had TB the NeoPlex probably wouldn't be strong enough to do anything. I could be wrong though...
Forum: Marine Fish 05-04-2010, 02:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,589
Posted By Albertan22
So I've got my goby eating again and he's...

So I've got my goby eating again and he's actually looking a bit better. The general discoloration seems to be going away and I think the hole may be starting to close up a little bit. I'm reaching...
Forum: Marine Fish 04-30-2010, 02:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,589
Posted By Albertan22
Yes you can actually see inside, there's a hollow...

Yes you can actually see inside, there's a hollow space behind the hole and a membran with veins and organs inside of that. I don't really understand how he's still alive, but I feel a...
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