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Forum: Reef 12-12-2013, 02:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,278
Posted By IanWR
I would move the gate valve that leads to tank 1...

I would move the gate valve that leads to tank 1 to the other side. By that I mean you have a gate before the T, I would have it after. As you have it now your gate valve restricts the flow both to...
Forum: Lighting Specific 12-10-2013, 12:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,245
Posted By IanWR
Giesemann LEDs - experience?

Hi all,

Wondering if anyone here has, or has seen, any of the giesemann LEDs? I just was pushed an ad for them so was curious. They sure look fancy-schmancy, are they comparable to a mitras? I...
Forum: Pictures 12-08-2013, 08:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,582
Posted By IanWR
I like the colour variation in the mantle. ...

I like the colour variation in the mantle.

Btw, why the name change? The love affair with clowns is over?

- Ian
Forum: Lounge 12-07-2013, 06:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,041
Posted By IanWR
Your feelings of shock and guilt are not at all...

Your feelings of shock and guilt are not at all unusual. Grief can manifest in a variety of ways, and will take some time to play out. The best advice i can give is to not try to turn off your...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 12-04-2013, 04:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,520
Posted By IanWR
Algae scrubber experience?

Hi all,

I just came across the concept of a turf scrubber (I believe Doug mentioned it as an aside when talking about his upcoming refugium, and I finally looked it up). To hear proponents speak...
Forum: Reef 11-28-2013, 04:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,993
Posted By IanWR
Thanks for reassuring me that disaster has not...

Thanks for reassuring me that disaster has not struck. I suppose I'd rather over react than under react. :)

I am familiar with the initial skimmer freak out with new socks, but I had last changed...
Forum: Reef 11-28-2013, 03:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,993
Posted By IanWR
Skimmer overflow incident questions

Hi all,

I came home tonight to find my curve 7 skimmer overflowing like a fountain. I have 2 main questions:

1) What should be done when this happens? I turned off the skimmer, cleaned...
Forum: Reef 11-27-2013, 08:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,030
Posted By IanWR
Oh to have the dilemma of managing flow in a big...

Oh to have the dilemma of managing flow in a big tank. :)

I can't really help you with #1, but as to #2 it is my understanding that you can safely restrict the flow out of pumps. It apparently...
Forum: Pump Specific 11-26-2013, 07:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,847
Posted By IanWR
I would get in contact with concept as I think a...

I would get in contact with concept as I think a drilled tank can be a lot less than $600 unless you are going quite large.
Forum: Reef 11-26-2013, 03:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,244
Posted By IanWR
I think so long as you have critters that move...

I think so long as you have critters that move sand (conch, nassarius snails, etc) your sand will end up flat-ish. I'd say the benefits of a clean up crew outweigh the aesthetic advantage of wavey...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 11-26-2013, 02:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,075
Posted By IanWR
What a give- away price! If that doesn't find a...

What a give- away price! If that doesn't find a home today I'll be shocked. If that's what you are upgrading from I can't wait to see what you are doing next. :)

- Ian
Forum: Controller and Monitoring Specific 11-23-2013, 06:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 16,100
Posted By IanWR
+1 on the flipper. I also just use the blade...

+1 on the flipper. I also just use the blade side now. Very easy, and i love the slim profile.
Forum: Lounge 11-21-2013, 12:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,728
Posted By IanWR
Shark chokes on moose

Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/moose-eating-shark-rescued-in-newfoundland-harbour-1.2434102
Forum: Concept Aquariums 11-13-2013, 02:07 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 28,635
Posted By IanWR
I can't wait to check it out next time I get to...

I can't wait to check it out next time I get to come to Calgary. Last time I was there you were still in build mode.

I found it really interesting to see the difference between looking at the tank...
Forum: Reef 11-12-2013, 06:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,183
Posted By IanWR
I assume that even simple plants like chaeto...

I assume that even simple plants like chaeto still need a supply of nitrate and phosphate to grow. If one ran GFO, had a lot of good mature liverock, didn't feed heavily, etc I imagine you could end...
Forum: Polls 11-06-2013, 02:35 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,792
Posted By IanWR
I haven't had the need to look south of the...

I haven't had the need to look south of the border yet. Either I can get what I need at our lfs and keep the money local, or I have found what I need from online vendors in Canada. There are...
Forum: Mad Jelly Corals 11-06-2013, 02:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,378
Posted By IanWR
Agreed, cool stuff for a cool cause. $100

Agreed, cool stuff for a cool cause. $100
Forum: Reef 10-31-2013, 03:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,495
Posted By IanWR
And THIS is what makes canreef such a cool...

And THIS is what makes canreef such a cool resource! I don't know enought to even answer #2 ( I haven't heard of it, but it seems like I know about 5% of common knowledge). Is there any reason...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 10-31-2013, 03:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,680
Posted By IanWR
Our Rona stocks 2x2 black acrylic.

Our Rona stocks 2x2 black acrylic.
Forum: Reef 10-31-2013, 02:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,880
Posted By IanWR
I would call your lfs first. This may be a...

I would call your lfs first. This may be a chance for them to demonstrate excellent customer service. If it is a deep scratch I don't know if that is buff out- able, but perhaps glass experts know...
Forum: Reef 10-31-2013, 02:37 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 51,939
Posted By IanWR
Regarding the photo of your shelf bracket light...

Regarding the photo of your shelf bracket light hangers. First, I think that's a great idea. Second, the brackets do not appear to be perfectly centered on your tank. It looks like they are...
Forum: Marine Fish 10-29-2013, 02:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,721
Posted By IanWR
I assume they are in brackish water. I don't...

I assume they are in brackish water. I don't know if all those fish would be happy long term. You can push any fishes normal range of salinity, you'll know you've gone too far when they die. They...
Forum: Reef 10-28-2013, 06:04 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 51,939
Posted By IanWR
I had a similar noise when I was setting up my...

I had a similar noise when I was setting up my tank. I am using a herbie, and although I could dial it in so I was getting no suction noise, the noise of the water splashing over the overflow was...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 10-27-2013, 03:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,894
Posted By IanWR
Bayside in Saskatoon got in a big red carpet nem...

Bayside in Saskatoon got in a big red carpet nem on thurs. Looks huge, will make an amazing addition to someone's tank. :)
Forum: Lounge 10-25-2013, 01:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,533
Posted By IanWR
You have my sympathy. Facing the loss of a loved...

You have my sympathy. Facing the loss of a loved one is never easy.

I don't have experience with this specific type of cancer. I know that some years ago our family had a beagle that was...
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