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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 04-07-2004, 04:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,023
Posted By JohnM99
I agree - the tank is only about 10% of the total...

I agree - the tank is only about 10% of the total cost of a reef tank - even if you get a custom Starphire tank. Its amazing how the other bills add up.
Forum: Reef 04-07-2004, 04:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,595
Posted By JohnM99
The Velocity T4 is by far the quietest pump, as...

The Velocity T4 is by far the quietest pump, as far as I know - it is uncanny how little noise it makes - 1700 gph only, though, at 0' and not pressure rated.

Dolphin Ampmaster are really good...
Forum: Reef 03-31-2004, 03:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,087
Posted By JohnM99
Driving is no problem - the lights are easy to...

Driving is no problem - the lights are easy to tell apart. But not pink-blue titrations.
Forum: Reef 03-31-2004, 04:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,087
Posted By JohnM99
Sorry to disagree - this one is IMPOSSIBLE for...

Sorry to disagree - this one is IMPOSSIBLE for red-green colour blind people (such as myself!!) - I have to get help to do this one - no way I can tell when it changes.

Colorimeter would be nice!
Forum: Reef 03-28-2004, 01:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,425
Posted By JohnM99
I think you could get someone in Vancouver /...

I think you could get someone in Vancouver / Fraser Valley to order it for you. I know they can get it here in Victoria, and InterAmerican in Calgary uses it all the time. Maybe print out the web...
Forum: New to the Hobby 03-26-2004, 08:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,108
Posted By JohnM99
Also, about MH and heat - it is not the ballasts...

Also, about MH and heat - it is not the ballasts at all - it is the bulbs. They run an internal temperature of something like 1100 degrees compared to 170 for fluorescents (numbers may be a bit off,...
Forum: New to the Hobby 03-26-2004, 08:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,108
Posted By JohnM99
Well, there are lots of good CaReactors around -...

Well, there are lots of good CaReactors around - I just got one from MyReefCreations.com - relatively less expensive than some.

I had only had coral in my tank for about a month before I put it...
Forum: Reef 03-26-2004, 08:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,425
Posted By JohnM99
Here is the manufacturer's website - ...

Here is the manufacturer's website -
http://www.ppg.com/gls_commercial/starphire/
I think most glass dealers can get it in. I really like my Starphire tank - I think the cost was worth it.
John
Forum: New to the Hobby 03-26-2004, 04:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,108
Posted By JohnM99
Sounds good - mitred joints look WAY better, and...

Sounds good - mitred joints look WAY better, and are of course more structurally sound - I have a flat back hex with the front angle joints mitred, Starphire glass - I love it - I didn't realize how...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 03-26-2004, 04:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,391
Posted By JohnM99
I did get a good discount, but I bought quite a...

I did get a good discount, but I bought quite a lot. It was from Bali - they also had some Marshall Island rock in plates for about $12 - lots of worms on it. Plus some aiptaisia!! (vinegar and lime...
Forum: New to the Hobby 03-25-2004, 09:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,108
Posted By JohnM99
Nice setup - check out the new T5 MH combo lights...

Nice setup - check out the new T5 MH combo lights at Sunlight Supply-
http://www.sunlightsupply.com/aquarium/news.shtml
No distributors in Canada, but you can easily get them from ReefGeek.com - I...
Forum: Reef 03-25-2004, 09:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,229
Posted By JohnM99
I asked this very question to Dr. Ron Shimek -...

I asked this very question to Dr. Ron Shimek - one of the reef gurus on Reef Central - he actually did graduate work here in BC and knows the area. He thought it would be perfectly safe, as long as...
Forum: Reef 03-25-2004, 09:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,359
Posted By JohnM99
I have had bulbs shipped from Los Angeles,...

I have had bulbs shipped from Los Angeles, Washington and Vancouver - never had one broken. Everything I have bought over the net has come amazingly well packed.

J&L packs things extremely well....
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 03-25-2004, 09:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,391
Posted By JohnM99
You will have to pay about $10/lb here - or about...

You will have to pay about $10/lb here - or about half that at J&L - plus shipping. If you are driving over to Vancouver anyway, you can save a few bucks.

J&L do not have their new store fully set...
Forum: Reef 03-23-2004, 02:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,298
Posted By JohnM99
I have been told a "superglue sandwich" works...

I have been told a "superglue sandwich" works well - tried it yesterday and it seemed good.

It is basically the 2 part epoxy with superglue (cyanoacrylate or loctite) on each side -
Make a plug...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 03-23-2004, 02:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,998
Posted By JohnM99
Interested in a few frags - whereabouts in...

Interested in a few frags - whereabouts in Victoria are you?
Cheers
John
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 03-18-2004, 05:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,429
Posted By JohnM99
Actually, just did a google search and found this...

Actually, just did a google search and found this -
http://aquariacanada.com/osCommerce/product_info.php?products_id=388

That might be worth a look - do you ever order from them?
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 03-18-2004, 05:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,429
Posted By JohnM99
Also called Chaetomorpha - can be bought in the...

Also called Chaetomorpha - can be bought in the US -
http://www.inlandaquatics.com/prod/tr_algae.html

Supposed to be good for Nitrogen export, and doesn't go wild through the main tank,...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 03-18-2004, 03:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,429
Posted By JohnM99
WTB Spaghetti algae

Want to plant some in my refugium - I live in Victoria.
John
Forum: Reef 03-18-2004, 03:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,763
Posted By JohnM99
I think 2 of the most popular are Aqua C and...

I think 2 of the most popular are Aqua C and Euroreef - lots of debate on other forums, but from the tons of posts I have read, I think Euroreef has the least people unhappy with them. I ended up...
Forum: Lower Mainland 03-18-2004, 03:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,281
Posted By JohnM99
Just joined

Hi
I am in Victoria and just joined CanReef. I have been setting up a 90 g reef since last summer - it is finally starting to look like something.

Is there a reef club here? I think the answer is...
Forum: Lower Mainland 03-18-2004, 03:07 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,637
Posted By JohnM99
Old stores

I kept a lot of Amazon fw fish as a kid in the 60s - I bought most of them from a place on Broadway at Oak - can't remember the name - something to do with Jungle?? The guy in there was very nice and...
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