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Forum: DIY 11-19-2011, 04:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,401
Posted By sphelps
ABS just has better chemical resistance, it...

ABS just has better chemical resistance, it doesn't leach anything, a simple myth.
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 11-19-2011, 07:14 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 18,181
Posted By sphelps
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h316/das75/ro-1....

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h316/das75/ro-1.jpg
Forum: Reef 11-19-2011, 01:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,770
Posted By sphelps
Not to get technical but your refractometer...

Not to get technical but your refractometer measures salinity in ppt (parts per thousand) so even if your RO water was way out at 35ppm (parts per million) you'd still only be out by 0.035 ppt on...
Forum: Reef 11-18-2011, 11:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,770
Posted By sphelps
Wouldn't bother myself, if you want to go through...

Wouldn't bother myself, if you want to go through that much trouble it's up to you but I put money on it not making a difference. Pretty much everyone has RO water on hand and realistically you're...
Forum: Reef 11-18-2011, 10:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,770
Posted By sphelps
RO water at the same tank temp should read zero...

RO water at the same tank temp should read zero on the refractometer, if it's not adjust it with the screw driver typically provided. They usually need to be calibrated as salinity is temperature...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 11-18-2011, 07:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,237
Posted By sphelps
How much room is there between the closest rock...

How much room is there between the closest rock and front glass?
Forum: Calgary 11-18-2011, 06:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,812
Posted By sphelps
You can make something similar with standard...

You can make something similar with standard parts from HD or other hardware stores. First get a 3/4" hose to 3/4 NPT adapter from the underground sprinkler section. Then either a 3/4 NPT to 1/4"...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 11-18-2011, 06:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,237
Posted By sphelps
Full package price? Might know someone looking...

Full package price? Might know someone looking for a full setup, PM me or post package price and I'll inquire.
Forum: Reef 11-17-2011, 09:17 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,708
Posted By sphelps
Another thing to check is your humidifier, make...

Another thing to check is your humidifier, make sure it's not the source for the moisture problem. Ask yourself how it's controlled and if it makes sense. Often they use a local humidistat that isn't...
Forum: Reef 11-17-2011, 09:09 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,708
Posted By sphelps
The exhaust fan only works when the furnace is...

The exhaust fan only works when the furnace is on, just like the humidifier. So if the exhaust fan is active it creates a negative pressure and the furnace will draw in make up air from outside. And...
Forum: FOWLR 11-17-2011, 05:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 17,394
Posted By sphelps
While I suppose not all lions are the same I...

While I suppose not all lions are the same I would still conclude an aggressive one to be rare and not typical. I've kept many lions and always together with various tank makes including other lions,...
Forum: Reef 11-17-2011, 04:01 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,708
Posted By sphelps
My house is new and it has a simple exhaust fan...

My house is new and it has a simple exhaust fan plumbed in from the cold air return to outside. Does the same thing as an HRV but without the heat exchange. I thought about upgrading but I figured...
Forum: FOWLR 11-17-2011, 12:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 17,394
Posted By sphelps
The Fu-mans are the harder ones to keep out of...

The Fu-mans are the harder ones to keep out of the dawrfs, just so you know, might be best to try a different one first and see how you do first. You can keep multiple lions in the same tank.

As...
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 11-15-2011, 09:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,339
Posted By sphelps
yeap

yeap
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 11-15-2011, 07:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,339
Posted By sphelps
Didn't come with one I just made my own to fit.

Didn't come with one I just made my own to fit.
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 11-15-2011, 04:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,339
Posted By sphelps
Looks about right yes

Looks about right yes
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 11-15-2011, 04:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,339
Posted By sphelps
Mine did fine with 6 3W LEDs, 3 R-blue and 3...

Mine did fine with 6 3W LEDs, 3 R-blue and 3 white. Just picked out a kit from Rapid LED.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/fluval%20edge/DSC_6423.jpg
Forum: Reef 11-11-2011, 03:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,592
Posted By sphelps
something in the container? verify results from...

something in the container? verify results from RO.

Waste line mixed up with good RO line?

Membrane failure? Although results still shouldn't be that high.

TDS goes up after a flush but...
Forum: Edmonton 11-11-2011, 12:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,985
Posted By sphelps
Keep in mind custom tanks don't keep there value,...

Keep in mind custom tanks don't keep there value, unless you find someone looking for something that specific which is rare. You'll have to compare to standard 90 gallon which with metal stand and...
Forum: Reef 11-11-2011, 12:07 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,830
Posted By sphelps
What brand? I've used chemical treatments...

What brand?

I've used chemical treatments before and they'll always worked however it won't just make it disappear. You have to manually remove as much as possible first then dose it and then...
Forum: Edmonton 11-10-2011, 11:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,985
Posted By sphelps
$800 as a package might be reasonable but it all...

$800 as a package might be reasonable but it all depends on if you can find a buyer and your time frame. Parting out might fetch about $1000 depending on the condition, whats included and build...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 11-10-2011, 10:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,947
Posted By sphelps
Any pics?

Any pics?
Forum: Pictures 11-10-2011, 04:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,939
Posted By sphelps
Man that water looks cold! Really cool though...

Man that water looks cold! Really cool though :mrgreen:
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 11-10-2011, 05:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,139
Posted By sphelps
watch the o-ring seals on the canisters as I had...

watch the o-ring seals on the canisters as I had issues with multiple units. Also depending on use the pump can become noisy and even fail over time.
Forum: Edmonton 11-10-2011, 01:14 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,162
Posted By sphelps
Wow :surprise:

Wow :surprise:
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