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Forum: Reef 09-26-2008, 10:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,302
Posted By slakker
I don't think normal glass does a good job in...

I don't think normal glass does a good job in filtering out UV hence the UV filtered sunglasses etc. I think it does some, but if you want to target it specifically, you may need to get some from a...
Forum: Reef 09-26-2008, 09:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,216
Posted By slakker
I have a six line in a biocube and a leopard in a...

I have a six line in a biocube and a leopard in a 72G bowfront. The cube contains the fish but I've never seen him try to jump.

I have heard the leopard hit my egg crate cover a few times, so I'm...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 09-26-2008, 05:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,577
Posted By slakker
It's not great, but does a ok job...

It's not great, but does a ok job "wet-skimming"... I hear the Sapphire is a better skimmer, but they're back ordered for what seems like forever...
Forum: Reef 09-24-2008, 04:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,030
Posted By slakker
I peel them off and bring them back for trade. I...

I peel them off and bring them back for trade. I also notice the Xenias like to climb, so I place a them near rocks that have a plateau on them, so that they tend to climb to the peak and isolate...
Forum: Reef 09-18-2008, 06:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,743
Posted By slakker
If you do other electrical work once in a while...

If you do other electrical work once in a while as well, it may be a good idea to invest in an amp meter. One of those clamp on types that doesn't need to be inline with the circuit. Then you will...
Forum: Lower Mainland 09-16-2008, 05:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,053
Posted By slakker
I'm not sure they do DI... as there's urban...

I'm not sure they do DI... as there's urban myths abound with DI water.... so RO is likely the best you'll get. Also, for human consumtion, which is what the water is sold for, is likely RO only...
Forum: Lounge 09-15-2008, 04:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,652
Posted By slakker
I think the speed tested is pretty accurate, but...

I think the speed tested is pretty accurate, but for me, the customer support variable should factor in as well... hopefully you don't need to call, but when you do, I HATE getting the run around!
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Forum: Reef 09-12-2008, 11:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,187
Posted By slakker
I really like mine too... I like how they wave in...

I really like mine too... I like how they wave in the current. Also I get to trade/sell for other stuff, so it's contributing to the fund!
Forum: Reef 09-12-2008, 08:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,187
Posted By slakker
I've been able to peel mine off in sheets... and...

I've been able to peel mine off in sheets... and sell/trade them as frags!
Forum: Reef 09-12-2008, 02:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,236
Posted By slakker
That's not too bad an idea as the plugs and jacks...

That's not too bad an idea as the plugs and jacks are the same, but if you have a old 12 VDC kicking around from old cordless phones, cell chargers, etc. youc an save a bit of cash.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 09-09-2008, 01:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,601
Posted By slakker
I can appreciate the limited budget, especially...

I can appreciate the limited budget, especially with the aquarium hobby draining the wallet! ahhahaha...

What's working out for me lately is to buying used. There's some good tools out there...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 09-09-2008, 12:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,601
Posted By slakker
I'm a Nikon guy... been using the D100, D2H,...

I'm a Nikon guy... been using the D100, D2H, D2Hs and played with the D3. Played with the Canon 5D, 10D and the 1Ds as well. I find the Nikon human interface much better, but no denying Canon has...
Forum: Reef 09-06-2008, 05:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,060
Posted By slakker
I was there in April and that was a cool place......

I was there in April and that was a cool place... I like how their sun corals were displayed too. The I waited 5 minutes just to watch the surge go, but quite honestly, it was pretty...
Forum: Reef 09-04-2008, 07:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,812
Posted By slakker
I also have peppermint that's suppose to work.. ...

I also have peppermint that's suppose to work.. can't say I've seen any eat a flatworm though...
Forum: Reef 09-04-2008, 06:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,812
Posted By slakker
Six line worked for me, but he's pretty...

Six line worked for me, but he's pretty territorial...
Forum: Reef 09-03-2008, 06:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,201
Posted By slakker
I do a 12 actinic and 12 moon with 8 hours of MH...

I do a 12 actinic and 12 moon with 8 hours of MH during the actinics. I also stagger the 2x250W MH by 2 hours so there's a "high noon" period for about 4 hours. I use a Neptune to control it...
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Forum: Pictures 09-02-2008, 01:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,402
Posted By slakker
That's cool, so how are all the lines hooked up? ...

That's cool, so how are all the lines hooked up? eg; how many pumps and what gph each?
Forum: Polls 09-01-2008, 07:41 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,780
Posted By slakker
for me, it's all about the color. Doesn't matter...

for me, it's all about the color. Doesn't matter if it's soft, SPs or los, if it's brightly colored, it's good
Forum: Reef 08-28-2008, 07:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,412
Posted By slakker
I get mine from Home Depot... in the plumbing...

I get mine from Home Depot... in the plumbing area for all the small guage PVC connectors... it's usually close to the irrigation systems
Forum: Reef 08-28-2008, 05:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,412
Posted By slakker
also, shouldn't use copper for any lines carrying...

also, shouldn't use copper for any lines carrying the "made" water...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 08-28-2008, 02:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,641
Posted By slakker
I hear ya... I have 2 just in case... 1 inside...

I hear ya... I have 2 just in case... 1 inside the calc reactor and the other in the sump... if either goes below a certain pH, the CO2 gets turned off... can't trust just 1... it's probably...
Forum: Pictures 08-24-2008, 01:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,566
Posted By slakker
Got him at J&L... Last I checked, they still...

Got him at J&L... Last I checked, they still have 1...
Forum: Pictures 08-23-2008, 07:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,566
Posted By slakker
Red Stripe Anthias

Posting first picture, hope this works...

I got this little guy and put him in an established tank with a clarkii and a humbug as the most agressive fishes... thought it was touchy, but now he...
Forum: Reef 08-23-2008, 07:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,888
Posted By slakker
which model or brand... mine reads the salinity...

which model or brand... mine reads the salinity without doing any math.

But typically, just have to calibrate it with pure water to get "1" then read with tank water...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 08-23-2008, 05:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,641
Posted By slakker
I think that's fine, just as long as it doesn't...

I think that's fine, just as long as it doesn't touch bottom as detritus build up pretty quickly. Maybe you did end up with a dud? Any chance of a return/exchange since it's new?
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