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Forum: Reef 09-13-2006, 09:19 PM
Replies: 7
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Posted By b_james
Option 1. Buy a sea hair to eat the hair algae ...

Option 1. Buy a sea hair to eat the hair algae

Option 2 Or better, install refugium with lots of macro to help starve off hair algea from your system.

I did both and I havent seen a single...
Forum: Reef 09-13-2006, 09:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,194
Posted By b_james
There is flow in those areas, but not as much as...

There is flow in those areas, but not as much as the rest. I am running 2 Stream 6100's giving me over 6000 GPH of flow. But it does make sense that there may be a build up of nutrients. I will...
Forum: Reef 09-12-2006, 10:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,194
Posted By b_james
I cant stop brown diatoms from forming.. why?

My nitrates are near zero, all evap water and water changes are RO/DI with Hi-S. And I am always getting a lot of brown diatoms covering ONLY the sand. There is absolutly no algae eccept for...
Forum: Edmonton 09-06-2006, 05:50 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,673
Posted By b_james
Saturday is good for me... :smile:

Saturday is good for me... :smile:
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 09-05-2006, 07:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,193
Posted By b_james
Light has been sold...

Light has been sold...
Forum: Reef 08-30-2006, 08:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,252
Posted By b_james
I ended up sending one of the original 150W HQI...

I ended up sending one of the original 150W HQI bulbs that came with my 48" 150W Aqualight Pro unit as it was buzzing quite loud. I guess there is always a chance of receiving a lemmon product. I...
Forum: Reef 08-30-2006, 07:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,252
Posted By b_james
Yes its on it way to me... What kind of problems?

Yes its on it way to me... What kind of problems?
Forum: Reef 08-30-2006, 02:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,830
Posted By b_james
[QUOTE=EmilyB]Quite likely the hosting maroon...

[QUOTE=EmilyB]Quite likely the hosting maroon pair takes care of the poop if there is any,QUOTE]

Really? Would the clowns eat the poop from its host BTA?
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 08-29-2006, 09:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,193
Posted By b_james
Started using them in mid Feb, so exactly 6...

Started using them in mid Feb, so exactly 6 months old. They are the original bulbs that came with the unit. Now you know how old the unit is:wink:

I was going to replace just the bulbs but...
Forum: Reef 08-29-2006, 09:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,830
Posted By b_james
wow... I really like the idea of using the clear...

wow... I really like the idea of using the clear tubing.. thanks Bev
Forum: Reef 08-29-2006, 09:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,252
Posted By b_james
How much higher should I raise the lights? a few...

How much higher should I raise the lights? a few inches more?
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 08-29-2006, 09:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,193
Posted By b_james
Aqualight Pro 48" 150HQI MH lighting - Edmonton

Selling my Aqualight 48" lighting fixture - (2) 150W Hqi 10000K, (2) 96W PC & LED Moon lights. All complete with ballasts for $450. Located in West Edmonton. PM me if interested SOLD

I am...
Forum: Reef 08-29-2006, 08:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,252
Posted By b_james
How long before increasing the duration? few...

How long before increasing the duration? few days, week?
Forum: Reef 08-29-2006, 08:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,468
Posted By b_james
Well forget it.... why bother replace the bulbs...

Well forget it.... why bother replace the bulbs when you can just replace the entire fixture:neutral:
Forum: Reef 08-29-2006, 08:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,252
Posted By b_james
Upgrading lighting system

I decided to upgrade my current 48" Coralife AquaPro 150W system to the 72" AquaPro 250W system. Can anyone give me any sugestions on how to acclimate my system to handle the additional 642 watts...
Forum: Reef 08-29-2006, 08:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,830
Posted By b_james
My maroon clowns always try to steal the food...

My maroon clowns always try to steal the food away from the BTA. Honestly sometimes I think the clowns get on the BTA's nerves.
Forum: Reef 08-29-2006, 05:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,830
Posted By b_james
RBTA - what and how often do you feed

Just curious, what are you guys feeding your BTA's and how often. I've been feeding mine once every 1-2 weeks each time a different meat such as one week squid, next week krill or mysis. Also how...
Forum: Reef 08-29-2006, 03:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,468
Posted By b_james
Anyone try the Ushio 10K? Looks like all J&L...

Anyone try the Ushio 10K? Looks like all J&L have listed on their site are the Coralife and Ushio 150W HQI
Forum: Reef 08-29-2006, 03:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,682
Posted By b_james
Temp isnt the only parameter fish have to be...

Temp isnt the only parameter fish have to be acclimated to... IMO seeing this demonstrates a pure lack of proper judgment and puts other fish in the same tank or system at risk. I wonder how many...
Forum: Reef 08-28-2006, 06:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,682
Posted By b_james
LFS Quarantine policy? - based on what I saw, why bother

My nephew took a 10" long pleco to a LFS (no names mentioned, but I can say they are a large on-line franchise). He 'donated' the pleco as it out grew his current tank. What I saw next I coulnt...
Forum: Reef 08-28-2006, 05:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,468
Posted By b_james
I plan on ordering from J&L... What really...

I plan on ordering from J&L... What really frusterates me about the Coralife in addition to their short spectral life is some days (most days) the bulbs look realy yellow and other days they look...
Forum: Reef 08-28-2006, 03:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,468
Posted By b_james
MH Bulb Replacement

Okay.. after only 6 months of running my Coralife 150HQI bulbs looks like they need changing. Can anyone recommend a better 10K bulb that will perform better.
Forum: Edmonton 08-22-2006, 09:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,222
Posted By b_james
Thats good to hear that the quality looks good, ...

Thats good to hear that the quality looks good, However, Im surprised that they can sell non CSA approved electronic devices here.
Forum: Edmonton 08-21-2006, 06:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,222
Posted By b_james
Just a heads up.. I would check to see if there...

Just a heads up.. I would check to see if there is a CSA approval on the box. When I was looking at lighting, I couldnt find anything stating it was CSA approved. Afterall it looks like a lot of...
Forum: Reef 08-04-2006, 03:44 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,485
Posted By b_james
Central AC... go for it, your fish will like it,...

Central AC... go for it, your fish will like it, you will like it and your pocket book will like it...:wink:
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