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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 11-01-2012, 01:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,679
Posted By RenHoek104
Where to buy livestock online?

Hey all,
I'm looking for a place to buy livestock online. I know J&L out in Burnaby, but considering I'm on the East coast I'm looking for something closer. Montreal, Toronto, Halifax, anywhere...
Forum: Reef 10-27-2012, 08:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 33,679
Posted By RenHoek104
In Quebec City, I haven't found live rock less...

In Quebec City, I haven't found live rock less than $8/lb, and that's if you buy in bulk. I opted for dry rock at a chain store, came up to about $1.51/lb. After 4 months, my rock is purple and...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 10-20-2012, 12:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,245
Posted By RenHoek104
Good point on the sump. I'm pulling about 300 GPH...

Good point on the sump. I'm pulling about 300 GPH (according to my overflow) and my return pump is toned down to that as well. I wouldn't mind having the skimmer in the DT but I can't because the...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 10-19-2012, 11:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,245
Posted By RenHoek104
I did, but then when I empty it i get water on...

I did, but then when I empty it i get water on the floor and the readjustment is a pain in the rear. I made my sump for it and a Bubble Magus NAC 3.5 should fit, so worst case scenario I'll switch it...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 10-19-2012, 08:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,245
Posted By RenHoek104
Eshopps PSK-100H question

Hey everyone,
I'm using a PSK-100H and I was wondering, how much junk should I be removing from my tank? I have a very light bioload (1 gudgeon, 1 shrimp and a few snails) and I'm skimming about...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 10-12-2012, 08:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,928
Posted By RenHoek104
Thanks for the quick reply. Isn't the recharge...

Thanks for the quick reply. Isn't the recharge recipe the exact same one from Fight Club? :p

I do like your "cheap RO unit" any recommendations? I'll probably buy one this summer when I'm out of...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 10-12-2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,928
Posted By RenHoek104
API Tap Water Filter question

Hey guys,

I was wondering, is there anyway to reuse the filter cartridge once it has turned purple/blue? I know that if we heat activated carbon we can bring it back to life, but I was wondering...
Forum: Reef 10-10-2012, 04:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,061
Posted By RenHoek104
For now I think I'll stick with one vortech and...

For now I think I'll stick with one vortech and one hydor. I'll ask Santa for a new pump for Christmas or if/when I win the lottery.
Thanks
Ren
Forum: Reef 10-10-2012, 01:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,061
Posted By RenHoek104
Good point about the pictures, so here they are. ...

Good point about the pictures, so here they are.

Hopefully it'll help to figure out my pump question. Thanks everyone.

Ren
Forum: Quebec 10-10-2012, 12:35 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 19,581
Posted By RenHoek104
Nous sommes pas les plus bavards :D. I'm not good...

Nous sommes pas les plus bavards :D. I'm not good enough yet to trade, plus all I have are zoas and mushes.
Ren
Forum: Reef 10-05-2012, 04:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,061
Posted By RenHoek104
Hmmm...alright. I might remove the hydor pump and...

Hmmm...alright. I might remove the hydor pump and increase the output on the vortech. I'll see what happens. If need be I'll put back the Hydor 750 and wait for Christmas to buy another Vortech. ...
Forum: Reef 10-03-2012, 02:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,580
Posted By RenHoek104
Hey Chammy, I use an overflow because my tank...

Hey Chammy,
I use an overflow because my tank is old and I was told drilling old tanks could lead to no tank, so I opted for the overflow. I use a tom pump as well and I haven't had any troubles....
Forum: Reef 10-03-2012, 01:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,061
Posted By RenHoek104
Vortech Pump question

Hey guys,

I got good news, my ammonia is down and so far things are going well.

I recently (today) got an Ecotech Vortech MP10ESw powerhead. So far it works great and I was able to put it in...
Forum: Reef 09-29-2012, 10:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,530
Posted By RenHoek104
So I checked my parameters and they are all...

So I checked my parameters and they are all looking good. No more ammonia according to my API, Seachem and Hagen test. My Nitrites are 0 as well as the Nitrates. My pH was a bit low so I added some...
Forum: Reef 09-29-2012, 03:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,530
Posted By RenHoek104
Wow, thanks for the replies. I'll try to...

Wow, thanks for the replies.

I'll try to answer every question asked.

My aquarium has been up and running for over 4 months. It was cycled using live rock and before I added anything I waited...
Forum: Reef 09-28-2012, 10:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,530
Posted By RenHoek104
I let it rest 24 hours but it's the same level...

I let it rest 24 hours but it's the same level even after I make it. The strange thing is that the ammonia came back and i'm not sure why. I started my tank, cycled it with live rock and everything...
Forum: Reef 09-28-2012, 10:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,530
Posted By RenHoek104
Trouble with Ammonia

Hey guys,

I need help. My tank was fully cycled and everything was fine. My LFS told me that everything was fine and I started to add corals and invertebrates. Everything was fine.

However,...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 09-17-2012, 04:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 977
Posted By RenHoek104
Micro socks

Hey everyone,

Quick question, I'm using a micro sock and I was wondering, if they aren't cleaned regularly I'm assuming that ammonia levels will increase? I have a bit of ammonia and I'm trying to...
Forum: Marine Fish 09-17-2012, 05:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,521
Posted By RenHoek104
You talking about the gudgeons or the assessors?

You talking about the gudgeons or the assessors?
Forum: Marine Fish 09-17-2012, 05:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,521
Posted By RenHoek104
Hey fishytime, The assessors look very cool,...

Hey fishytime,

The assessors look very cool, but my budget won't allow for a $100 fish :D. However, I do love your setup. Ecotech, Bubble King and Tunze. I've tasted the joy of Tunze with my ATO...
Forum: Marine Fish 09-17-2012, 05:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,521
Posted By RenHoek104
Thanks Mika and Enigma for the quick replies. ...

Thanks Mika and Enigma for the quick replies.

I took a look at the recommendations and found the orange lined cardinalfish interesting because of its relationship with the longspined urchin. They...
Forum: Quebec 09-16-2012, 09:33 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 19,581
Posted By RenHoek104
Salut tout monde! Living in Quebec City and...

Salut tout monde!

Living in Quebec City and always looking for new hobbyists to talk to and exchange information. Granted, I'm a newbie so it's more of a one way discussion :D.

Ren
Forum: Marine Fish 09-16-2012, 09:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,521
Posted By RenHoek104
Newbie stocking question

Hey everyone,

I'm new to the saltwater keeping hobby and I have a few questions about possible stocking.

I currently have a 33 gallon DT and a 10 gallon sump setup. I have a small refugium...
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