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Forum: Reef 10-20-2007, 05:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,905
Posted By Palster
Any of the aquariums I have seen that have an...

Any of the aquariums I have seen that have an external pump are much quieter than the Mag 12 submersible pump that I am currently using. The next sump that I build will definitely be built for an...
Forum: Reef 10-08-2007, 05:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,018
Posted By Palster
Thanks for the ID. I don't think the cuke...

Thanks for the ID. I don't think the cuke hitchhiked in on my original live rock. I have bought various pieces of live rock from other reefers over the last couple of years so it was likely...
Forum: Reef 10-08-2007, 04:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,018
Posted By Palster
ID Please?

I have attached a picture of what I believe is a Sea Cucumber. Can anyone confirm this? This one is about 3 inches long and normally burrows in the sand but this morning I managed to catch it out...
Forum: Polls 09-25-2007, 11:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,222
Posted By Palster
2 Saltwater tanks (135 Gallon FOWLR and a 20...

2 Saltwater tanks (135 Gallon FOWLR and a 20 Gallon Hex.) as well as a 9000 Gallon Koi Pond in my yard which is finally finished after nearly 3 years of playing around with it.
Forum: FOWLR 09-24-2007, 04:21 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 25,353
Posted By Palster
One of the reasons I asked was because of the...

One of the reasons I asked was because of the Clown Trigger. I recently got a 2 inch Clown Trigger for my FOWLR and was concerned about the aggressive behavior that these fish are known for as they...
Forum: FOWLR 09-21-2007, 04:04 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 25,353
Posted By Palster
How about an update on this tank. I am curious...

How about an update on this tank. I am curious how all of the Triggers are co-existing now that they are getting bigger?
Forum: Reef 09-14-2007, 04:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,930
Posted By Palster
I built the stand for my 135 gallon (well over...

I built the stand for my 135 gallon (well over 1000 lbs. of load on this stand) with a small 110 volt MIG welder. I think the key is to make sure you have enough practice and skill to know that you...
Forum: Reef 09-10-2007, 05:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,797
Posted By Palster
I agree very cool offer. I would have taken you...

I agree very cool offer. I would have taken you up on it but I am heading down to the coast tomorrow and returning on Saturday as well. I plan on visiting all of the LFS in the Lower Mainland. Who...
Forum: Reef 09-08-2007, 03:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,930
Posted By Palster
I built my own metal stand for my 135 Gallon out...

I built my own metal stand for my 135 Gallon out of 1 inch square tubing and angle iron. Like Holywood said square and level are the key to pretty much any project. When welding metal it is always...
Forum: FOWLR 09-01-2007, 05:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,739
Posted By Palster
Thanks for the advice. The Puffer never did make...

Thanks for the advice. The Puffer never did make it through the quarantine period. I would like to get another Puffer and I was wondering what would be the best procedure to quarantine one of these...
Forum: Pictures 08-24-2007, 04:47 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,891
Posted By Palster
I have a Virgatus but last time I was at J&L (in...

I have a Virgatus but last time I was at J&L (in the Spring) they had a Doliatus which they referred to as a Scribbled Rabbitfish (pretty sure this is the same fish you are referring to). I wanted...
Forum: Reef 08-20-2007, 05:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,051
Posted By Palster
I really enjoyed talking to and dealing with Jack...

I really enjoyed talking to and dealing with Jack when he was still selling fish and corals out of his shop (I think it is called A-Z Auto Tech). The way he explained it to me he was actually...
Forum: Reef 08-20-2007, 04:32 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,051
Posted By Palster
Good to know that their are a few reefers...

Good to know that their are a few reefers involved in the local aquarium club and thanks for the link to the website.
Forum: Reef 08-20-2007, 04:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,051
Posted By Palster
There is an aquarium club in Kelowna that holds...

There is an aquarium club in Kelowna that holds monthly meetings (I haven't been to one yet) but I get the impression that most of the members are mainly into freshwater fish keeping.
Forum: Reef 08-06-2007, 03:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,064
Posted By Palster
Sent you another PM. As alway Marc (Superfudge)...

Sent you another PM. As alway Marc (Superfudge) has some excellent technical advice. I wasn't aware that the Snapper pumps were okay to run throttled back to 1/3 flow.

Glenn
Forum: Reef 08-06-2007, 04:51 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,064
Posted By Palster
I sent you a PM with some contact information but...

I sent you a PM with some contact information but if your return pump is flowing 2700 GPH (the pump you have listed in your profile shows 2700 GPH) that would explain why you are having problems. A...
Forum: Reef 08-05-2007, 05:00 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,064
Posted By Palster
I live in Kelowna and have a very similar setup...

I live in Kelowna and have a very similar setup to what you have (135 gallon tank with sump). I built my own sump out of a 50 gallon breeder tank based on one of Melevsreef...
Forum: Reef 08-03-2007, 04:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,362
Posted By Palster
Like they said you should see little or no cycle...

Like they said you should see little or no cycle because the beneficial bacteria is already contained in the live rock and live sand that you are transferring over from the 90 gallon tank. I would...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 08-02-2007, 04:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,314
Posted By Palster
Replied to your PM.

Replied to your PM.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 08-02-2007, 03:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,314
Posted By Palster
Sent you a PM.

Sent you a PM.
Forum: FOWLR 06-10-2007, 04:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,739
Posted By Palster
I picked up some Krill today. I put the Krill on...

I picked up some Krill today. I put the Krill on the end of a shish kabob stick and the puffer immediately gobbled down the krill when it was placed in front of him. I ended up feeding him several...
Forum: FOWLR 06-09-2007, 06:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,739
Posted By Palster
I got him at Reefkeepers but they actually had...

I got him at Reefkeepers but they actually had one more Dog Faced puffer when I picked this fish up Thursday night.
Forum: FOWLR 06-09-2007, 04:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,739
Posted By Palster
Thanks for the input. I will be going to the LFS...

Thanks for the input. I will be going to the LFS today to pick up some food specifically for this fish. When I went to check on the Puffer today I noticed he appears to have a little bit of Ich. I...
Forum: FOWLR 06-09-2007, 03:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,739
Posted By Palster
Best Food for a Dogface Puffer?

I just acquired a Dogface puffer yesterday. To be on the safe side I currently have it in a 20 gallon quarantine tank. When this fish first arrived yesterday it immediately went into hiding and...
Forum: Reef 06-06-2007, 03:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,767
Posted By Palster
I like the idea of taking the air valve off as...

I like the idea of taking the air valve off as most people run it wide open anyways. It seems the more the air valve is closed the higher you need to run the outlet pipe as less micro bubbles are...
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