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Forum: Edmonton 03-10-2006, 11:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,450
Posted By mr_alberta
Leeanne, there are a few new "at home" type...

Leeanne, there are a few new "at home" type stores that have openned up in Edmonton. Marine Aquaria is one of them. He carries livestock as well as dry goods. The owners name is Joshua and he's...
Forum: Reef 03-10-2006, 03:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,928
Posted By mr_alberta
The biggest concern for using ozone is that it is...

The biggest concern for using ozone is that it is a health hazard at too high doses to your tank as well as yourself.

A controller is a very good idea and ozone does polish the water (takes the...
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 03-09-2006, 11:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,612
Posted By mr_alberta
8-12" is the general consensus.

8-12" is the general consensus.
Forum: DIY 03-09-2006, 11:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,639
Posted By mr_alberta
I've drilled the back of the Oceanic 30G cube as...

I've drilled the back of the Oceanic 30G cube as well as the 37G cube without problems.
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 03-09-2006, 09:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,612
Posted By mr_alberta
Coralife makes a very similar fixture to the...

Coralife makes a very similar fixture to the "Viper" posted. I've seen a couple of them. They look like nice fixtures, but, to be honest, it looked almost like a retrofitted shoplight which you...
Forum: Edmonton 03-09-2006, 08:17 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,801
Posted By mr_alberta
Seriously? You live like 3 blocks from me haha. ...

Seriously? You live like 3 blocks from me haha.

As for the trim, you usually have to take off the existing one and replace the whole thing (if it is in 1 piece that is).
Forum: Edmonton 03-09-2006, 08:02 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,801
Posted By mr_alberta
You're by the University right? Which building? ...

You're by the University right? Which building?

Also, bacterial blooms can cause cloudy water as well as Calcium percipitating out of the water.
Forum: Pictures 03-09-2006, 07:58 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 30,400
Posted By mr_alberta
Are your two overflows draining individually into...

Are your two overflows draining individually into your sump or are they connected together into a single 1" pipe that dumps into your sump? I don't recall whether or not you've answered that...
Forum: Pictures 03-09-2006, 07:47 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 30,400
Posted By mr_alberta
Heya Mike, IIRC, my sump is 30x24 and has...

Heya Mike,

IIRC, my sump is 30x24 and has about ~10" of water in it (so 30-ish gallons).

If that is the case, he should be able to add more water to the sump and that should solve his...
Forum: Edmonton 03-09-2006, 07:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,620
Posted By mr_alberta
Yeah, I remember seeing a nice school of them at...

Yeah, I remember seeing a nice school of them at JL's in November. I called them yesterday but they unfortunately didn't have any :cry:

Oh well, I'll just have to wait until someone can order...
Forum: Pictures 03-09-2006, 07:30 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 30,400
Posted By mr_alberta
What are "stacks" in your overflow? Are you...

What are "stacks" in your overflow? Are you talking about the standpipe? If so, that isn't your problem. Mine is level with the top of my overflow.
Forum: DIY 03-09-2006, 04:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,479
Posted By mr_alberta
Ozone safe fittings-where to buy

Anyone know where I can buy locally (or mail order) ozone resistant John Guest style push fittings?
Forum: Reef 03-09-2006, 04:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,149
Posted By mr_alberta
Man made rocks can take up to several months for...

Man made rocks can take up to several months for the pH to stabalize before you can even put it in your tank. It will then take several months to 6 months for it to look like the rest of your...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 03-09-2006, 06:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,107
Posted By mr_alberta
That skimmer looks just like the ASM mini with a...

That skimmer looks just like the ASM mini with a crappier pump....
Forum: Edmonton 03-09-2006, 06:17 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,801
Posted By mr_alberta
Is your apartment wood frame construction or...

Is your apartment wood frame construction or concrete? I have ~130G of water in my wood frame construction apartment as we speak...so far so good *knock on wood*
Forum: Reef 03-08-2006, 08:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,404
Posted By mr_alberta
I use the Garrison Digital timers that Canadian...

I use the Garrison Digital timers that Canadian Tire puts on sale every now and then. I've found the Intermatic timers tend to "lose" time after a while.
Forum: Reef 03-08-2006, 04:20 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,340
Posted By mr_alberta
Do a 24x24x20 cube-ish tank for now and use less...

Do a 24x24x20 cube-ish tank for now and use less rock. That'll give the angel more swimming room for the time being.
Forum: Pictures 03-08-2006, 02:34 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 30,400
Posted By mr_alberta
How are the baffles set up in your sump? How...

How are the baffles set up in your sump? How large is the pump compartment in your sump? You may have to redo your sump if that is the case.
Forum: Reef 03-08-2006, 05:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,988
Posted By mr_alberta
Many people have had success without sumps. ...

Many people have had success without sumps. Bob_I and Beverly are a couple of gurus in this type of tank.
Forum: Edmonton 03-08-2006, 01:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,620
Posted By mr_alberta
Anyone seen this fish locally?

I'm looking for this fish:

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=1853

Has anyone seen one in the Edmonton area?
Forum: Pictures 03-07-2006, 06:09 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 30,400
Posted By mr_alberta
How are you drains plumbed? I only see 1 drain...

How are you drains plumbed? I only see 1 drain pipe going back into your sump?
Forum: Reef 03-07-2006, 05:10 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,340
Posted By mr_alberta
I personally wouldn't go over 20-22" deep with a...

I personally wouldn't go over 20-22" deep with a 150W, but that's just me. A 20x20x20 or 22x22x22 cube would look pretty sweet.
Forum: DIY 03-07-2006, 04:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,866
Posted By mr_alberta
The BlueLine NS1100 is a pretty nice pump. A tad...

The BlueLine NS1100 is a pretty nice pump. A tad quieter than my Mak 4, but overall, they are almost identical. The Mak 4 does push 100GPH more than the NS1100 though, but the NS uses 70W versus...
Forum: Reef 03-07-2006, 03:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,318
Posted By mr_alberta
I never knew Iwasaki made anything above 6500K...

I never knew Iwasaki made anything above 6500K :eek:

Venture bulbs are most likely the cheapest ones out of the 4 listed. While I've never seen them personally, those who have them seem to like...
Forum: Calgary 03-07-2006, 02:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,170
Posted By mr_alberta
It looks like a turbo floater with a pair of...

It looks like a turbo floater with a pair of Ocean Runner pumps.
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