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Forum: Reef 08-07-2006, 05:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,010
Posted By Palster
I am looking for more information on how to set...

I am looking for more information on how to set this skimmer up so that it performs better but I did learn a few things from your post.
Forum: Reef 08-07-2006, 05:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,010
Posted By Palster
Skimmer Not Performing

I have been trying without success to control the algae problem in my tank for a while now (the tank has been running for about 6 months). I do not believe that my skimmer is producing near enough...
Forum: Reef 07-28-2006, 05:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,962
Posted By Palster
Reefkeepers is great but they have limited hours....

Reefkeepers is great but they have limited hours. I think they are open Weds, Thurs, and Fri. evenings as well as during the day on Sat. You might want to contact them to confirm their hours as...
Forum: Reef 07-25-2006, 03:25 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,718
Posted By Palster
My tank is in my basement and I live in Kelowna. ...

My tank is in my basement and I live in Kelowna. My thermometer has been showing outdoor highs of around 37 or 38 degrees Celsius the last couple of days. With the tanks in the basement and central...
Forum: DIY 07-23-2006, 03:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,733
Posted By Palster
I know that mold spores can be really bad for you...

I know that mold spores can be really bad for you but what I am curious about is if I paint the wood on the inside of the stand with marine paint will this help prevent the mold from clinging to the...
Forum: DIY 07-19-2006, 05:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,733
Posted By Palster
How to prevent mold from growing under stand?

I have a 90 gallon tank with a sump underneath it. The tank came complete with the sump and a stand made out of 1 inch square tubing. I wanted to close the stand in for aesthetic reasons so I...
Forum: Reef 06-22-2006, 04:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,631
Posted By Palster
So if the male will spit out the babies if and...

So if the male will spit out the babies if and when I net him then how do I move him to another tank (I have a 20 gallon hospital tank already running). What is cyclopeeze? (not sure if the LFS...
Forum: FOWLR 06-21-2006, 05:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,849
Posted By Palster
The blue fish named Dori in the movie Finding...

The blue fish named Dori in the movie Finding Nemo is a Regal or Hippo Tang. These fish do not do well in tanks as small as yours (they need at least a four foot long tank in the range of 90 gallons...
Forum: Reef 06-21-2006, 05:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,631
Posted By Palster
Smile I think my Bangaii Cardinalfish are breeding

I noticed my male Bangaii Cardinal fish did not eat when I fed everyone tonight and his jaw was bulging so I am assuming he has a brood of eggs in his mouth. He is still health looking and very...
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 06-12-2006, 03:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,790
Posted By Palster
You are right about the people at Reefkeepers. I...

You are right about the people at Reefkeepers. I have been very impressed with their pricing and customer service. I was talking to Randy the other day and he was showing me the building in the...
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 06-11-2006, 09:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,790
Posted By Palster
The LFS in Kelowna are surprisingly not all that...

The LFS in Kelowna are surprisingly not all that great for a city the size of Kelowna. There are no stores that specialize in salt water only and most of the pet stores that do carry marine items...
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 06-11-2006, 05:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,790
Posted By Palster
I was planning on adding approx. 20 to 25 pounds...

I was planning on adding approx. 20 to 25 pounds of live rock and I was hoping to use an Aqua Clear 300 filter as well as a small Hagen power head for water circulation (both of these items are left...
Forum: Polls 06-11-2006, 05:48 AM
Replies: 18
Poll: Ponds?
Views: 3,689
Posted By Palster
My pond is 5 feet deep with straight walls and no...

My pond is 5 feet deep with straight walls and no shelves and it definitely keeps the fish safe from the predators. I once witnessed a Heron try and come in for a landing and my 95 pound German...
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 06-10-2006, 02:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,790
Posted By Palster
Starting a Nano

I recently purchased a 20 gallon Tru Vu tall acrylic hex tank for my fiancée to keep captive bread sea horses in, however after doing some research she decided seahorses might be a little too much...
Forum: Reef 06-02-2006, 03:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,306
Posted By Palster
My 90 gallon came with a very basic stand made...

My 90 gallon came with a very basic stand made out of 1 inch square steel tubing (which I later closed in with wood) and it also came with a sump and most of the necessary plumbing items. It even...
Forum: Polls 05-31-2006, 03:05 AM
Replies: 18
Poll: Ponds?
Views: 3,689
Posted By Palster
A definite yes from me. I have a 9000 gallon...

A definite yes from me. I have a 9000 gallon pond in my back yard which I enjoy equally as much as my marine aquarium.
Forum: Reef 05-30-2006, 03:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,469
Posted By Palster
You know you have a problem when

When I first had an Aiptasia outbreak on my very first saltwater tank I actually saw one of my Hermit Crabs crawl by with an Aiptasia anemone growing on it's shell. Kind of made me laugh and it was...
Forum: Reef 05-22-2006, 04:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,984
Posted By Palster
Thanks for the tip on the Aqua Safe R/O units. I...

Thanks for the tip on the Aqua Safe R/O units. I managed to find them on Ebay and they are much cheaper than I expected. I plan on ordering one soon.
Forum: Reef 05-21-2006, 03:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,984
Posted By Palster
I am doing a 25 gallon water change tomorrow...

I am doing a 25 gallon water change tomorrow morning with R/O water (just finished mixing the water) As for circulation I have a pump in the sump moving about 700 gph after elevation loss is...
Forum: Reef 05-19-2006, 06:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,984
Posted By Palster
Algae Problems

First off let me start by saying I am somewhat new to saltwater fish keeping so I this is kind of a newbie question. I am currently experiencing an algae bloom in my tank. I have two types on...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 04-17-2006, 05:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,037
Posted By Palster
Some Cooperbands seem to eat Aiptasia and some...

Some Cooperbands seem to eat Aiptasia and some don't. I had one that ate all of the Aiptasia in my tank over a several month period but after he ate all of the Aiptasia I was unable to get him to...
Forum: Reef 04-15-2006, 04:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,866
Posted By Palster
What the heck do I have in my tank?

When I was feeding my fish tonight I spotted what I thought might be a bristle worm then I noticed what I thought was a bunch of bristle worms (I am somewhat new to the hobby so I am not totally sure...
Forum: FOWLR 04-07-2006, 03:23 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 25,353
Posted By Palster
Nice Looking Tank!

This thread has been a great reference for me in the planning of my 135 gallon FOWLR. Great work so far on the setting up of this tank. It is looking real good. I have one question for you. How...
Forum: FOWLR 04-04-2006, 02:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,143
Posted By Palster
Thanks to everyone for responding. Being...

Thanks to everyone for responding. Being relatively new to saltwater fish keeping I never considered the nitrates issue with running these filters on a tank with messy eating fish. I will...
Forum: FOWLR 04-03-2006, 07:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,143
Posted By Palster
To Sump Or Not To Sump

Now that I have sold almost all of the Cichlids in my 135 gallon tank I am getting close to actually converting it over to salt water. The intent is to make this a predatory tank with a Trigger,...
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