ckmullin

Is it brown cloudy? Milky cloudy? Air bubble cloudy?

How long does it take to clear?

good minds think alike

how long does it stay cloudy? a few min or hrs?

what sort of color? a white'ish or more like a brown'ish ?

no

no?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hermit_crab

Hermit crabs are often seen as a "throwaway pet" that would live only a few months, but species such as Coenobita clypeatus have a 23 year lifespan if properly treated,^[21] and some have lived longer than 32 years.^[22][23]

With this info find out what species you have.

loquacity, I know this isn't what you were referring to however when i read your topic for the first time this actually came to mind. A nice led setup. It will make the colors of your fish pop in the tank (in a good way)

It's the truth.

(i've also read that tubifex can hold the eggs...perhaps a bad batch could also be the root of this situation)

the best I could find lol...go gettum

http://www.petfish.net/kb/entry/154/

Sounds like another cure works as well...at the bottom of the main post a medication name is told. Panacur

"Through trial and error, he found a wormer that works.

This wormer is Fenbendazole.

So, he contacted an aquatic biologist friend, and they worked out a dosage.

Dissolve 3CC of powdered Fenbendazole in 100ml of water.

Mix well, then add as many bloodworms as you need to feed your fish. Soak for 30 mins to 1 hour, then dump the entire container in the tank, water and all.

So, for 14.35 in cost, I picked up my Fenbendazole in powder/crushed form.

The brand name it goes under is Panacur."

I've just been poking around. It seems these guys are very tough to breed in captivity...at least the keepers say as such. Heard that they are very tough to keep and many stories that they all died quickly.

I did find this for you guys:

http://msjinkzd.com/stocklist/ (USA ONLY...but at least you get an idea of what someone is charging)

Crabs

Microcrabs (Limnopilos naiyanetri) $3.50 each

ALSO I came across a topic about a store in Toronto that did carry Micro Spider Crabs worth an email to see if they still have....perhaps see if they can get Limnopilos naiyanetri in his shop.

we were looking at cherry shrimp.... she insisted they were baby lobsters.

I love shrimp, so it'll be nice to have a shrimp tank.

My son and I, our next project is a CRS tank... see how it goes with that. He likes the candy cane look to those guys!

1. I looked on the distributors website. What I did not see, was NSF certification. Perhaps it is buried deeper than I could see. I would consider this standard to be important.
   
2. They are pitching the HM 3 TDS metre . You may consider an upgrade there. I feel a metre that is to be dipped in water should be water proof. Only the HMcom100 is waterproof.
   
3. No thoughts on a group buy.
   

Hello jewels, thanks for your reply.

Thanks for the tip with the TDS meter.

Was this the certification that your referring to?

I had found this in the 'Detailed Description" of that particular model's webpage.

I bought a cheap one off ebay and have zero bad things to say. The difference between a 50 and a 100 GPD is merely the membrane. It is hooked up in the kitchen with the little tap. When it's time to fill the tanks, I push onto the tap a 1/4 100 foot long hose I bought at princess auto and run it downstairs to a drum, or right to the tank for plecos. I usually do this overnight so the family doesn't have to contend with the hose.

Don't worry about the bells and whistles, but resin do remove chlorine and chloromine. The Calgary Aquarium Society does get a deal from someone I have since forgotten. Here is a link to something that is very similar to mine.

http://www.ebay.ca/i...=item3cbdf618f2

Thanks Jayba...looking at very similar as well. I've read that some of the RO systems need to operate in a sweet spot of water pressure something like between 45-75psi...was this true of your system and perhaps also know if this is a common thing. I believe out house water at the main in the basement is @ 90psi.

Speaking of lobsters was @ Riverfront in Calgary yesterday...my son also wants lobsters. $3.99 each I think it was. I still call them crayfish though! lol

ah, the innocence of the young!

Hey I've been following this and other DIY threads on building an aquarium. I'm thinking of doing it aswell. I'm pretty sure you can buy zavlar at home depot or home hardware. I searched it on home hardwares site and they have it. I couldn't get a price cause you need to sign up to their site. But at least it's something that is at our local hardware store.

Don't need to signup to view prices. They only want a postal code for price/location. This price was from the Okotoks location:

SEALANT, LIQUID RUBBER ZAVLAR 3.78L

Item #2035-580 Model #12602

$49.99 EA

I ended up just getting one of those Fluval Edge 6 gal tanks. It's small but can still have more than one or two fish. IMO, the Spec's light is poor as well as filter. I've seen them running at the local Petlands and was unimpressed. Before you invest suggest to take a look yourself in person. Bigals, Pisces, Petland's will have some of those smaller nano type tanks running for you to get a better idea.

an older topic but will provide info:

thought I had seen @ http://www.riverfront.ca

they are in calgary though.

As the topic says, finally going to get into the game...it's been a long discussion to convince that aquariums are not the only household use that can benefit from RO! Anywho, I've been searching, reading and poking under rocks for information to get up to speed...finding out different makes and models, what people like and what people don't like.

My water parameters...I'm in Calgary with city tap water so I think that is all that's needed on that front.

My needs...a CRS tank for now (other additions later). I'm up to speed with knowing cannot use 100% RO...need to blend to get what parameters you want and what parameters CRS can survive and then thrive etc.

I would now like to ask AA peers three questions:

1. What are the good, bad and ugly that you've either heard about or personally experienced with different makes, models and also retailers. Inaddition, do you have any sort of feeback for http://www.maxwaterflow.com .

2. In your valued opinion what components are a must. Yes a tank and filter! :P I was more referring towards components such as having the RO water remineralized, the fancy gauges etc and specific types of filters that might be best for the home aquarium...I guess for other household uses too. lol For example does my home aquarium really need to have sweet tasting water from a coconut shell carbon filter...or are these just plain standard across the board?

3. Has anybody had experience with a group order on such a device...is so...do you think there might be enough of a demand currently at AA to make up a group buy?

( I have come across this...and looks interesting http://www.maxwaterf...ucet_p_454.html )

School me with your opinions....and thanks for the view!

ck

I use that as well. A great product for crystal clear water. For price had recently picked up another 500g bottle from Bigals in Calgary. They wanted mid $30 for 500 while Pisces wanted $29 for a 250. It pays to shop around!

Use Excel to replace the need for purchasing expensive co2 regulator and tank. Save even more $$$ and buy Metricide. What I've done. I've done the yeast thing but the swings which cannot be prevented just caused problems.

Go the Excel or Metricide route.

For the mixing...if you really wanted all black just throw the red @ the bottom...no one will see it but perhaps snails if you have.

Regarding the ferts...just watch...don't want to have an algae outbreak. Old hands at doing this won't have problems but newer members to the game might. just a kind fyi.

Found this on the net:

Suggest also to just ask the makers.

The simple answer is Prime doesn't remove ammonia. It converts it to a stable non toxic form that will show on many ammonia test kits. Particularly liquid tests.

The API ammonia test kit tests for TOTAL ammonia including ammonium. Prime converts ammonia into ammonium (NH3 > NH+4), which is much less toxic to your fish, but still feeds the biofilter. So the API test kit is giving you a false positive for ammonia. Prime is good stuff because it protects your fish while feeding the biofilter.

nice.

too bad I missed it, but yes, an old topic. . I'm looking for these little guys.

Nice glad to hear. I guess plants are more resilient than think.

what sort of inverts?

The integrated chat system on the forum will not be installed at this time. There is a 'functional detail' I am sorting out and once that is resolved I'll open the room on a trial basis.

anything new on this?

depending on versions installed http://community.invisionpower.com/files/file/2285-shoutbox-31/ is nice

curious on how things turned out ...

ck

grab a puffer or two...they will definitely help! aside from that put some veggies down, let them gather in the dark then do a surprise sneek attack. works also quite well lol