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Forum: Reef 02-01-2007, 07:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,244
Posted By justinl
well the main function of a sand sifter is to...

well the main function of a sand sifter is to sift sand. hence the name:wink: It seems logical that a few might munch on life in the bed, but hey, it's a give and take relationship isn't it? Just...
Forum: POTM Entries & Votings 02-01-2007, 01:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,447
Posted By justinl
I like the look that those blue lights cast in...

I like the look that those blue lights cast in photo numero one. but gee... talk about options to choose from. :biggrin:
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 01-31-2007, 03:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,014
Posted By justinl
just so peoples knows, there should be a "best...

just so peoples knows, there should be a "best used before" date on the bag somewhere. These bags usually last a long time if not opened... couple of years I think. just check the date.
Forum: Reef 01-31-2007, 02:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,414
Posted By justinl
You should NOT feed a lion or anyother marine...

You should NOT feed a lion or anyother marine carnivore freshwater anything as a main diet. If your lion is new and isn't eating you can feed it FW shrimp to initiate a feeding habit, but you can't...
Forum: Reef 01-31-2007, 02:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,276
Posted By justinl
shells don't necessarily have to be broken by a...

shells don't necessarily have to be broken by a mantis. If it can, a mantis will just pull the snail/hermit out of the shell without smashing anything. It just means less effort for the mantis. I...
Forum: Reef 01-25-2007, 04:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,812
Posted By justinl
filtered ocean water. lol, I'm being as natural...

filtered ocean water. lol, I'm being as natural as possible.
Forum: Lower Mainland 01-21-2007, 01:36 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 909
Posted By justinl
calling all you vancouver divers!

oops sorry about the wicked short notice...

anyways, a shout out to all the vancouver divers (or potential divers): the vancouver aquarium is holding a "divers weekend" today and tomorrow. It's...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-21-2007, 01:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,813
Posted By justinl
hey sam, the tank is looking as beautiful as it...

hey sam, the tank is looking as beautiful as it was last time I saw it... except the water is clearer now, lol.
Forum: Reef 01-21-2007, 01:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,965
Posted By justinl
dead mantis eh? that sucks. that species is a...

dead mantis eh? that sucks. that species is a spearer right?
anyways since you still got it around you might like to know that they are edible. in fact mantises make a popular cantonese dish...
Forum: Reef 01-21-2007, 01:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,784
Posted By justinl
As far as i know, chitons don't produce any form...

As far as i know, chitons don't produce any form of toxins and don't store them like some nudibranchs either. So I wouldn't worry about that. That said, I would worry about water quality anyways...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 01-20-2007, 08:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,557
Posted By justinl
ditto on the pistol shrimp theory. I find that...

ditto on the pistol shrimp theory. I find that in general LFS usually aren't the best sources of info on mantis shrimp. warning: In a 5 gal you should stick to a small species.

on finding one:...
Forum: Reef 01-20-2007, 08:16 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,479
Posted By justinl
Well palytoxin is more of a toxicology issue than...

Well palytoxin is more of a toxicology issue than an allergy one i think. Many docs don't know about it or dont know much about it. Im not knocking on your doc of course, just saying that it's...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-20-2007, 04:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,089
Posted By justinl
whooo weee nice tank! I have to agree with what...

whooo weee nice tank! I have to agree with what was said above, the placement of it all is very well done.

marie: Ive heard of this before and it's not anything really uncommon (nothing to worry...
Forum: Reef 01-20-2007, 03:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,426
Posted By justinl
curses. that is a shame. Well maybe ill pick up...

curses. that is a shame. Well maybe ill pick up a set for moonlights anyways.
Forum: Reef 01-20-2007, 01:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,426
Posted By justinl
Ikea lighting

I read about some of you guys using these Ikea LED lights on your tank (which was a really cool idea) and I was wondering if they would be enough to support any photosynthetic organisms (more...
Forum: Reef 01-19-2007, 03:53 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,479
Posted By justinl
yup gloves and tongs would definitely be a good...

yup gloves and tongs would definitely be a good idea. Palytoxin? bristleworms? zoos? nudis? anemones? there's a virtually endless list of what can make you sick that ends up in an aquariium and...
Forum: Reef 01-19-2007, 01:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,993
Posted By justinl
I put two braces accross the top so hopefully...

I put two braces accross the top so hopefully that should keep it from bowing. How big is your friend's tank and did he brace it?

Bracing is a cheap upgrade but if you have the money to blow, you...
Forum: Reef 01-18-2007, 08:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,993
Posted By justinl
oh right the finish! I forgot that part. If you...

oh right the finish! I forgot that part. If you go with the acrylic Id suggest going through a plastics dealer. they're around, you just gotta look for them. You can order acrylic sheets cut to...
Forum: Reef 01-18-2007, 07:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,993
Posted By justinl
making your own aquarium is actually pretty easy...

making your own aquarium is actually pretty easy especially if it's small (like 6 gal for example). five panes of glass, some silicone sealant and boom shakalaka you're done. Here's where I learnt...
Forum: Reef 01-18-2007, 02:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,965
Posted By justinl
personally I honestly think 20$ is as much as I...

personally I honestly think 20$ is as much as I would pay for one o these guys. 25$ is pushing it. G. viridis isnt the most active or colorful available.

untamed, I agree to the fullest! I...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-16-2007, 04:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,448
Posted By justinl
speaking of sticking hands in mantis tanks... ...

speaking of sticking hands in mantis tanks...
http://www.blueboard.com/mantis/pics/gawura_backside.htm

note: dont try this at home kids!
Forum: Tank Journal 01-16-2007, 04:41 AM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 781,188
Posted By justinl
Holy Cow! that is one beautiful setup man! ...

Holy Cow! that is one beautiful setup man! hahaha, saying your wife is understanding must be the understatement of the century. Great work, keep it up!
Forum: Tank Journal 01-16-2007, 04:32 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,448
Posted By justinl
G. smithii are generally more interactive but I...

G. smithii are generally more interactive but I would give the guy a chance. Usually they are shy at the start and once they warm up to your presence (which means food to them) and their new home...
Forum: Reef 01-15-2007, 02:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,965
Posted By justinl
Im 90% sure that the lil guy you found is a...

Im 90% sure that the lil guy you found is a Gonodactylellus viridis (aka green mantis). Try to get a picture of his front arm appendages; they have a spot on them that helps in identification. ...
Forum: Freshwater 01-14-2007, 09:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,343
Posted By justinl
Betta not eating

Ive had Sushi (my betta) for about a year and lately he hasn't been eating much. About one pellet every two or three days and ignores bloodworms which worries me because he used to eat four pellets...
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