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Forum: Canreef Nano Contest 2012 10-04-2012, 09:05 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 19,497
Posted By albert_dao
Alright, got my camera back. Here's that much...

Alright, got my camera back. Here's that much needed update.

First, a shot of the little army of dudes I added to stave off any future algae issues. Seem to be doing their job mightily. I might...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 10-03-2012, 09:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,005
Posted By albert_dao
ME TOO

ME TOO
Forum: Reef 10-03-2012, 03:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,874
Posted By albert_dao
You're better off with water changes over carbon....

You're better off with water changes over carbon. Using massive quantities of carbon can stress your corals out just as much as a million dying flatworms.

Now, given that it's too late to siphon...
Forum: Canreef Nano Contest 2012 10-01-2012, 10:53 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 19,497
Posted By albert_dao
Ah, it's 8 gallons. I've been slacking on...

Ah, it's 8 gallons.

I've been slacking on the updates, but only because I left my camera somewhere :(

Will be picking it up tomorrow.

I've made some additions I'm not so sure on. I got...
Forum: Pictures 09-26-2012, 06:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 30,246
Posted By albert_dao
You might want to ditch the Sarracenia. They...

You might want to ditch the Sarracenia. They don't do well indoors longterm and need a wintering period.
Forum: Blue World Aquatic 09-26-2012, 03:26 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,506
Posted By albert_dao
The timing on this is impeccable, haha. I like.

The timing on this is impeccable, haha. I like.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 09-25-2012, 11:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,533
Posted By albert_dao
:/ Collectors breaking the supply chain to...

:/

Collectors breaking the supply chain to make a quick buck?

Nothing against OP, good on ya for finding a source - it just seems VERY irresponsible of the collector to be offering this out to...
Forum: Reef 09-24-2012, 11:28 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,303
Posted By albert_dao
Nope :)

Nope :)
Forum: Reef 09-24-2012, 10:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,352
Posted By albert_dao
If you have a visible population, you're probably...

If you have a visible population, you're probably overfeeding.

Anyway, if you want to trap them, take a small pop bottle, cut off the top and invert it back into the bottle. Secure this with some...
Forum: Reef 09-24-2012, 10:03 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,303
Posted By albert_dao
On top of what Brad said, take a look at this: ...

On top of what Brad said, take a look at this:

http://www.eplantscience.com/botanical_biotechnology_biology_chemistry/principles_of_horticulture/images/17.10.jpg

What I'm trying to illustrate...
Forum: Reef 09-24-2012, 04:25 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,303
Posted By albert_dao
I don't want to come off as argumentative, but...

I don't want to come off as argumentative, but hell, in for a dime, in for a dollar...

Again, no. We still have a problem of Aerobic bacteria density = NH4 + various other organics x surface...
Forum: Reef 09-23-2012, 09:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,678
Posted By albert_dao
UUUUURRRRRRGGGGGGHHHH, Ron Shimek :( Look,...

UUUUURRRRRRGGGGGGHHHH, Ron Shimek :(

Look, love the guy's science as much as the next hobbyist, but I still have to argue against the recommendation of a sand bed.

Why? Because, through no...
Forum: Reef 09-23-2012, 09:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,678
Posted By albert_dao
the BEST thing you could possibly do is slowly...

the BEST thing you could possibly do is slowly get rid of your DSB -____-
Forum: Reef 09-22-2012, 08:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,236
Posted By albert_dao
I have some ORA Grube's frags if you're...

I have some ORA Grube's frags if you're interested. They're about 1.75".

$15 each :)
Forum: Reef 09-22-2012, 02:23 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,303
Posted By albert_dao
I was qualifying why adding rock to your sump is...

I was qualifying why adding rock to your sump is a worthless pursuit when it comes to bacteria, using bioballs as an example of resource limitation and its effect on the ecological balance of your...
Forum: Reef 09-22-2012, 02:19 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,303
Posted By albert_dao
You know, some of the best rockwork I've ever...

You know, some of the best rockwork I've ever seen is right in Calgary. Check out Fooser's tank:

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=77349

Here's a video I made the last time I...
Forum: Reef 09-21-2012, 08:48 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,303
Posted By albert_dao
The long and the short of it is if you have zero...

The long and the short of it is if you have zero NH4, adding more rock to your sump will not improve your biological capacity. The rest of it was just a roundabout way or proving that bacterial...
Forum: Reef 09-21-2012, 08:08 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,303
Posted By albert_dao
Thanks, I just wish I could edit out some poor...

Thanks, I just wish I could edit out some poor grammar, haha!
Forum: Canreef Nano Contest 2012 09-21-2012, 08:48 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 19,497
Posted By albert_dao
For today's update -- a video! ...

For today's update -- a video!

https://vimeo.com/49895109

(It's short, but I'll make a longer one once I get my tripod back from my friend)
Forum: Reef 09-21-2012, 07:33 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,303
Posted By albert_dao
No, this is a false pretense. Think of it...

No, this is a false pretense.

Think of it this way, bacterial masses are governed by the same ecological constraints of any living population. That is, population = resources (in this case, food)...
Forum: Canreef Nano Contest 2012 09-21-2012, 03:03 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 43,564
Posted By albert_dao
Well, not that it's the most helpful statement,...

Well, not that it's the most helpful statement, but it is what it is. Personally, I'm not a fan of closed loops. They're not so great when it comes to flow/efficiency, reduce your flexibility when it...
Forum: Canreef Nano Contest 2012 09-20-2012, 11:57 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 43,564
Posted By albert_dao
Not really, they're just as delicate and easily...

Not really, they're just as delicate and easily torn as you'd expect. The idea here is that you're getting the proper type of flow - wide, gentle patterns where large bodies of water are moving....
Forum: Canreef Nano Contest 2012 09-20-2012, 08:50 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 43,564
Posted By albert_dao
Before I forget to mention, you're also going to...

Before I forget to mention, you're also going to want to me allotments for a large host of scavengers. Specifically, I would be seeding all sorts of bristleworms, mini brittle stars and plenty of...
Forum: Reef 09-20-2012, 06:58 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,303
Posted By albert_dao
I'd argue against putting rocks in the sump. They...

I'd argue against putting rocks in the sump. They just become detritus traps down there unless you add a bunch of powerheads. And really, why?
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 09-20-2012, 06:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,157
Posted By albert_dao
Eugene has one of the nicest Nanos I can think...

Eugene has one of the nicest Nanos I can think of. Dunno how often he's on this board these days, but here's the nano-reef article:

http://www.nano-reef.com/featured/?tank=57
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