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Forum: Reef 04-10-2006, 03:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,082
Posted By b_james
Dumb question... could this be why my leather...

Dumb question... could this be why my leather corals have'nt fully opened up as much as they should? As I mentioned in my first post, i have always kept my salinity at around 1.023 with no...
Forum: Reef 04-10-2006, 03:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,082
Posted By b_james
What is your Salinity? -Reef Tanks

I have always keep mine around 1.023 - Is this ok?
Forum: Reef 04-10-2006, 03:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,023
Posted By b_james
Do you know which way the joists go? If they run...

Do you know which way the joists go? If they run perpendicular to your tank thaen no problem, If not, IME (not a structural engineer) it should still be ok as well. I had a 135G 6' tank with a sump...
Forum: Edmonton 04-10-2006, 03:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,354
Posted By b_james
I purchased one about 3 weeks ago from them, it...

I purchased one about 3 weeks ago from them, it was about $20 +/- Cant remember exactly but I know it was about half of what AI charges.:wink:
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 04-07-2006, 04:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,123
Posted By b_james
IMO I perfer to purchase all my rock as 'live...

IMO I perfer to purchase all my rock as 'live rock' instead of waiting to seed dead rock. IMO its worth the higher price to have as much life as possible introduced to your system in the form or...
Forum: Reef 04-06-2006, 05:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,821
Posted By b_james
I find it funny that during or after the break-in...

I find it funny that during or after the break-in period the buld has shifted to a yellow tint and is not as bright as a new one. Then again maybe there are a 'few' Coralife bulbs in existence that...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 04-06-2006, 05:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,123
Posted By b_james
Salt Water Fantasy is probaby the cheapest aprox...

Salt Water Fantasy is probaby the cheapest aprox 7.95/lbs or if your looking at buying 50+ pounds, then J&L Aquatics will just over $5.00 a pound including shipping.
Forum: Reef 04-05-2006, 06:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,821
Posted By b_james
Funny you mentioned that - I was think the same...

Funny you mentioned that - I was think the same thing last night. Im on my second month of running these bulbs and I am getting a ton of green algae growth - Am I have NO fish just corals, clean up...
Forum: Reef 04-03-2006, 08:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,821
Posted By b_james
How did you or Coralife confirm the Ballast was...

How did you or Coralife confirm the Ballast was defective? Just courious as I dont trust any of the components - also maybe it will give me a heads up on what to look for if I suspect a faulty...
Forum: Reef 04-03-2006, 06:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,332
Posted By b_james
Xenia sheading a few polyps

Its my first time with Xenia, is it normal to see a xenia poly float by? Twice this weekend I noticed these polyps (aprox 3/4" long) float by in the current. Is my Xenia falling apart?:sad:
Forum: Reef 04-03-2006, 06:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,821
Posted By b_james
It realy surprises me that companies can get away...

It realy surprises me that companies can get away with selling IMO such inferior products
Forum: Reef 03-29-2006, 04:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,364
Posted By b_james
Coral life MH Bulb Quality

I was initially going to upgrade my lighting but for now decided to keep my Aqualight Pro 150 HQI fixture after deciding that I am going to stick with softies and LPS. However, I am going to upgrade...
Forum: Reef 03-29-2006, 03:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,722
Posted By b_james
I received one hitchhiking on a small peice of...

I received one hitchhiking on a small peice of xenia. Glad to here it is no threat.:biggrin:
Forum: Reef 03-28-2006, 05:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,414
Posted By b_james
How Long should it take...

For leathers to attach to LR? days? months?
Forum: Edmonton 03-28-2006, 04:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,023
Posted By b_james
Cool Anyone have large leathers to sell?

I am wondering if anyone has either a large finger leather or toadstool leather that they would like to sell. Minimum 6" dia?
Forum: Reef 03-28-2006, 04:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,106
Posted By b_james
Well it looks like my skimmer is finally settling...

Well it looks like my skimmer is finally settling down to more reasonable levels... :smile:
Forum: Reef 03-27-2006, 10:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,697
Posted By b_james
And I have read that they are generally peacefull...

And I have read that they are generally peacefull with the exception that if you keep two you will need a fairly large tank as they may be aggressive towards their own kind. However, I was watching...
Forum: Reef 03-27-2006, 10:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,106
Posted By b_james
Solid Epoxy for corals = Over active skimmer?

Has anyone else had a problem with the solid epoxy used for attaching corals/rocks triggering their skimmer to overflow with wet foam? :cry: If so how long should this last?
Forum: Reef 03-27-2006, 09:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,697
Posted By b_james
Picked up a huge arrow crab

just picked up a large arrow crab (about 6-8" diameter larger if he spreads his legs out). He looks like hes doing a better job removing hair algea than my sea hair. This guy is grabbing chunks of...
Forum: Reef 03-24-2006, 10:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,088
Posted By b_james
Internally they are both the same as they rely on...

Internally they are both the same as they rely on a "gate" vertical flat disk LIKE A GATE that raises and lowers by means of either a screw mechanism (gate valve with hand wheel) or sliding action...
Forum: Reef 03-23-2006, 04:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,888
Posted By b_james
I should probably clarify, The xenia (not zenia)...

I should probably clarify, The xenia (not zenia) will be placed on some rock but way down at the bottom of the tank. The rok bed is parially burried in the sand. I just want to make sure that it...
Forum: Reef 03-23-2006, 04:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,888
Posted By b_james
Placing Pulsing Xenia

Would it be ok to place pulsing zenia(spelling?) on the sand in a 30" deep tank with 150W HQI 10000K lighting? or should it be up high on the reef.
Forum: Reef 03-23-2006, 04:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,611
Posted By b_james
I was just talking to a gut at J&L last night...

I was just talking to a gut at J&L last night about the Giesemann lights and he did say that although there bulbs are high quality, they seem to make the ballast buzz when starting up, infact he said...
Forum: Edmonton 03-23-2006, 04:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,542
Posted By b_james
Thumbs up Wow.. that sounds incouraging... I have to say...

Wow.. that sounds incouraging... I have to say J&L does an excellent job with packing.
Forum: Edmonton 03-23-2006, 03:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,542
Posted By b_james
Finding a local store with decent prices on MH...

Finding a local store with decent prices on MH bulbs is tuff considering AI sells their coralife 150 bulbs for over $150 where as you can get the same bulb for $68 at J&L, Also AI's 400XM DE & SE...
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