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Forum: Reef 02-20-2013, 08:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,537
Posted By RPatsula
I will look at what type it kits I use when I get...

I will look at what type it kits I use when I get home. And I made a mistake on the skimmer size. The skimmer is a vertex in280
Forum: Reef 02-20-2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,537
Posted By RPatsula
Red Cyano problem

Well it seems about three or four weeks ago I started to get a red cyano problem. It is basically all over my sand. And this morning two of my gobies decided to jump ship and I found them on the...
Forum: Bulk Reef Supply 02-04-2013, 08:58 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,933
Posted By RPatsula
As I was reading your post, I just got...

As I was reading your post, I just got confirmation from bulk reef supplies that they will be sending me out my GFO. I am again happy with their customer service. That is my opinion.
:wink:
Forum: Bulk Reef Supply 02-04-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,933
Posted By RPatsula
Did anyone get a 1 gallon pail of GFO instead of...

Did anyone get a 1 gallon pail of GFO instead of carbon. I have emailed BRS at least 3 times and still no response. They sent me carbon instead of GFO.
Forum: Reef 01-31-2013, 02:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,752
Posted By RPatsula
Thank you everyone for your suggestions. I was...

Thank you everyone for your suggestions. I was able to pull the piece of live rock out and remove the algae manually. It was interesting because I punctured one of the bulbs and it squirted all over...
Forum: Reef 01-30-2013, 10:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,752
Posted By RPatsula
thank-you...it sure has been a steep learning...

thank-you...it sure has been a steep learning curve. i sure use canreef alot for guidance.
Forum: Reef 01-30-2013, 06:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,752
Posted By RPatsula
Here is my lighting and live rock placement so...

Here is my lighting and live rock placement so far. the picture isn't the best. I'll turn the lighting intensity down quite a bit....
Forum: Reef 01-30-2013, 04:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,752
Posted By RPatsula
I think I can take that one piece of live rock...

I think I can take that one piece of live rock out and scrape the bubble algae off.
My radions are at full intensity using the natural lighting pattern. I never know what type of custom pattern to...
Forum: Reef 01-30-2013, 03:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,752
Posted By RPatsula
Thanks for the information on the bubble algae....

Thanks for the information on the bubble algae. I'm new to the saltwater hobby so please excuss me if I do not know what type of coral I purchased. So the pink one is a brain coral I think.
My tank...
Forum: Reef 01-30-2013, 03:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,752
Posted By RPatsula
Can anyone tell me what these green things are?

I noticed this a couple of weeks ago. These green bulbs are about 3 or 4 mm in diameter. Also is this mushroom in bad shape. Is my tank lighting too intence.

thanks
rick...
Forum: Bulk Reef Supply 01-27-2013, 05:36 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,933
Posted By RPatsula
I also got a 1 gallon pail of carbon instead of a...

I also got a 1 gallon pail of carbon instead of a 1 gallon pail of gfo. i'm going to email brs today to see how they will correct it.

rick
Forum: Edmonton 01-24-2013, 07:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,477
Posted By RPatsula
Yes red coral Edmonton is a great store. Steve...

Yes red coral Edmonton is a great store. Steve helped me design, set up in stock my aquarium. Hopefully he will get a new location that will be fully wheelchair accessible.
Forum: Polls 01-21-2013, 11:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,670
Posted By RPatsula
BRS Rox 0.8

BRS Rox 0.8
Forum: Controller and Monitoring Specific 12-05-2012, 08:14 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,109
Posted By RPatsula
looks great...what type of lights are on your...

looks great...what type of lights are on your aquarium....are they led's
Forum: Controller and Monitoring Specific 12-05-2012, 04:56 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,109
Posted By RPatsula
I cannot get your site work as well. I was just...

I cannot get your site work as well. I was just curious as to what camera model you purchased. My aquarium is set up using Radeon LED lights and when I tried to view it using a WebCam it looked...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 11-14-2012, 02:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,703
Posted By RPatsula
Here is my design

Here is my design. I fabricated out of 3/8'' PVC. I have the machine shop at work cut the hole for me but a router with a straight bit would work as well. This bracketed made to hang on the divider...
Forum: Reef 11-14-2012, 02:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,218
Posted By RPatsula
I like the new interface

It is nice that you have the ability to move the modules around. The one thing I did notice, that I could not get it to work in Internet Explorer version 9. At work no problem in Firefox.

Rick
Forum: Controller and Monitoring Specific 11-13-2012, 11:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,569
Posted By RPatsula
Apex beta controller firmware

Has anyone updated their apex firmware to the new beta one. it looks like it has some cool features. the one i like is the new web interface with a ip webcam module.
i think i might give it a try...
Forum: Controller and Monitoring Specific 09-21-2012, 10:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,944
Posted By RPatsula
i found some calibration solution

thanks for everyones input. I called around and was able to get a bottle of calibration solution at mf LFS. if anyone else needs some BigAl's has one bottle left...lol.

rick
Forum: Controller and Monitoring Specific 09-21-2012, 02:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,944
Posted By RPatsula
Calibrating an Apex salinity probe

Hello I purchased and apex salinity probe but they did not have any calibration solution. I'm wondering if it is possible to make up your own calibration solution or if there's a place in Edmonton...
Forum: Reef 07-04-2012, 06:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,119
Posted By RPatsula
I am using RO/DI for all my water. And I am...

I am using RO/DI for all my water. And I am soaking my frozen food and straining it before putting it into my aquarium. Maybe for the next few weeks I will just feed them the fish flakes.

Thanks
Forum: Reef 07-04-2012, 06:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,119
Posted By RPatsula
I am using RO/DI from my water. And I am soaking...

I am using RO/DI from my water. And I am soaking my frozen food and straining it before putting it into my aquarium. Maybe for the next few weeks I will just feed them the fish flakes.

Thanks
Forum: Reef 07-04-2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,119
Posted By RPatsula
Red algae cleanup question

Hello, it seems that I have some cyano red algae to starting to grow on top of my sand bed. From what I have read on the majority of the posts here is that I should be doing regular water changes and...
Forum: Reef 06-14-2012, 07:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,963
Posted By RPatsula
I'm getting stuff under control

Thank you everyone for your insight as well as your help. A special thanks goes out to cale262. He came over and took a look at my set up and then came back a couple days later with a carbon reactor...
Forum: Reef 05-30-2012, 08:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,963
Posted By RPatsula
Thank you I will go to the home hardware in...

Thank you I will go to the home hardware in Beaumont and pick up one of those blue garbage cans. Can you recommend a dosing system? Is it possible through an automated system?
Thanks
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