Canreef Aquatics Bulletin Board  

Go Back   Canreef Aquatics Bulletin Board > Search Forums

Showing results 151 to 175 of 329
Search took 0.01 seconds; generated 33 minute(s) ago.
Search: Posts Made By: GrimReefer
Forum: Polls 03-28-2007, 12:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,255
Posted By GrimReefer
Your Salinity

Inspired by the current "saltwater" topic. What salinity do you keep your reef at? Reef tanks only, please.
Forum: Lounge 03-27-2007, 04:57 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,520
Posted By GrimReefer
why do you have to get rid of everything at once?...

why do you have to get rid of everything at once? you could do a fish-less nano that wouldn't require significant maintenance. then again, if you don't enjoy spending time with your reef, then...
Forum: Lounge 03-27-2007, 04:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,833
Posted By GrimReefer
spent. already done. paid for my tunze top-off....

spent. already done. paid for my tunze top-off. and that's all, unfortunately... :(
Forum: Reef 03-27-2007, 04:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,656
Posted By GrimReefer
i think it would be more energy efficient to run...

i think it would be more energy efficient to run a canopy fan when your halides are on, and use an external or more powerful canopy fan (or two?) when the tank hits your temp limit. that's how i've...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-24-2007, 04:57 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,340
Posted By GrimReefer
my temp has not exceeded the 80.0-80.2 range...

my temp has not exceeded the 80.0-80.2 range within the last 12 hours. I didn't notice the fan operating at all after the MH had been off. when the MH is on, the fan turns on and off about 15 times...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 03-24-2007, 04:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,826
Posted By GrimReefer
bump

bump
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 03-24-2007, 04:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,632
Posted By GrimReefer
now considering reasonable offers.

now considering reasonable offers.
Forum: Tank Journal 03-24-2007, 05:37 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,340
Posted By GrimReefer
in the tank. they're installed in the previous...

in the tank. they're installed in the previous pic. here's a couple close-ups.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/gnx/DSC00855.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/gnx/DSC00856.jpg
...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-24-2007, 04:17 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,340
Posted By GrimReefer
got my reefkeeper today! it was a lot smaller...

got my reefkeeper today! it was a lot smaller than i thought it would be. i need to calibrate the pH probe, and tweak the settings. but it's up an running; controlling my lights, fans, and heater....
Forum: Reef 03-23-2007, 08:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,945
Posted By GrimReefer
lots of flow but getting covered in detritus???...

lots of flow but getting covered in detritus??? something is wrong in that statement.
Forum: Vancouver Island 03-23-2007, 07:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,618
Posted By GrimReefer
please do not base your impression of local...

please do not base your impression of local stores on one individual. a good store knows that a solid customer base will be found with good advice. successful hobbyists are the best customers and a...
Forum: Reef 03-23-2007, 05:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,930
Posted By GrimReefer
interesting. would you be able to treat the bug...

interesting. would you be able to treat the bug problem in a separate tank? or has it infected other corals?
Forum: Reef 03-23-2007, 05:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,930
Posted By GrimReefer
nope i haven't set it up yet. i need to hear a...

nope i haven't set it up yet. i need to hear a few horror stories first. the theoretical damages of not quarantining don't mean much to me, no offense. i need to know the real possibilities of...
Forum: Reef 03-23-2007, 03:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,930
Posted By GrimReefer
what happened with the bugs? i'm not worried...

what happened with the bugs? i'm not worried about aiptasia. it's treatable, and it might not show up for months.
Forum: Reef 03-23-2007, 02:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,930
Posted By GrimReefer
Quarantine

Do you quarantine? Fish? Corals? Both? Ever wish you had quarantined when you hadn't? What is your quarantine setup like?

I myself do not quarantine anything. Mostly due to space and impatience....
Forum: Tank Journal 03-22-2007, 08:36 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,340
Posted By GrimReefer
well i'd like to capture the colours without...

well i'd like to capture the colours without making the pic so dark. it either comes out bright and washed out, or too dark. it doesn't seem possible to show both the colour and light intensity.
Forum: Tank Journal 03-22-2007, 12:07 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,340
Posted By GrimReefer
it looks a lot brighter and fluorescent in real...

it looks a lot brighter and fluorescent in real life. i'm struggling with my camera settings...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-21-2007, 10:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,340
Posted By GrimReefer
they have a mixed reputation as far as ease of...

they have a mixed reputation as far as ease of care goes. they should be fed every so often, are tolerant of different lighting conditions, but are extremely delicate. apparently most losses can be...
Forum: Pictures 03-21-2007, 09:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,854
Posted By GrimReefer
i've never seen one like that before. what...

i've never seen one like that before. what species?
Forum: Tank Journal 03-21-2007, 09:18 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,340
Posted By GrimReefer
some more pics. this is the FTS under LEDs...

some more pics.

this is the FTS under LEDs (6 white, 6 blue).
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/gnx/DSC00789.jpg

this is under blue LEDs....
Forum: Tank Journal 03-21-2007, 07:08 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,340
Posted By GrimReefer
i edited a full tank shot. the 14,000k halide...

i edited a full tank shot. the 14,000k halide really blues out the pics and i had to really up the saturation. more accurate than the last pic, but i still can't capture the true colors.
...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-21-2007, 04:25 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,340
Posted By GrimReefer
it's nice...but way overpriced for how simple it...

it's nice...but way overpriced for how simple it is. kinda like most reactors....and skimmers...and most everything that's designed for reefs.
Forum: Tank Journal 03-21-2007, 04:03 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,340
Posted By GrimReefer
thank you. the kalk reactor is a complex piece of...

thank you. the kalk reactor is a complex piece of equipment (sarcasm). fresh water is pumped into the bottom where the kalk powder sits, and flows out near the top. it saves the pump from sitting in...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-21-2007, 03:13 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,340
Posted By GrimReefer
here's my kalk reactor in the top-off bucket. ...

here's my kalk reactor in the top-off bucket.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/gnx/DSC00753.jpg

taking pics under the new halide is going to take some getting used to...but here's a few...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 03-20-2007, 04:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,898
Posted By GrimReefer
this is posted by a Tunze rep on reefcentral: ...

this is posted by a Tunze rep on reefcentral:

"They need a long interval of at least 15 minutes to keep a decent service life. They will last longer the less they are switched. It is possible that...
Showing results 151 to 175 of 329

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT. The time now is 02:19 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.3
Copyright ©2000 - 2026, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.