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Forum: Reef 11-07-2011, 11:45 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,119
Posted By sphelps
I like Tunze for the reasons listed and because...

I like Tunze for the reasons listed and because they can be pointed in various directions. IMO vortechs save little room inside the tank while taking a lot more space outside the tank, it depends how...
Forum: DIY 11-07-2011, 11:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,113
Posted By sphelps
In terms of PAR you have to think about what it...

In terms of PAR you have to think about what it means, this shows the typical chlorophyll spectrum that plants use for photosynthesis, you'll notice it's all in the red and blue so a light that emits...
Forum: DIY 11-07-2011, 08:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,113
Posted By sphelps
Who told you 24 LEDs is eqiuv to 400W halide?...

Who told you 24 LEDs is eqiuv to 400W halide? That would mean I have equiv of 2000W of halide over my tank which isn't even close.

For supplemental I would stick to all royal blue LEDs in...
Forum: Marine Fish 11-07-2011, 06:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,862
Posted By sphelps
The sad part is there are probably some people...

The sad part is there are probably some people trying this right now :der:
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 11-07-2011, 06:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,022
Posted By sphelps
Still got him

Still got him
Forum: DIY 11-07-2011, 05:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,247
Posted By sphelps
If you want a standpipe as the secondary drain a...

If you want a standpipe as the secondary drain a durso can handle more flow in emergency situations because if water gets too high it will start a strong siphon better than a stockman. A stockman or...
Forum: Reef 11-07-2011, 05:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,056
Posted By sphelps
Look at it this way, you'll find lots of debate...

Look at it this way, you'll find lots of debate regarding whether tap water is acceptable or not but you'll have a hard time finding the same on RO. It's typically fair to say RO won't cause you...
Forum: Modular LED 11-06-2011, 11:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,903
Posted By sphelps
I have a similar setup, a couple same size...

I have a similar setup, a couple same size modules with three of the same size modular LED chips on the same size heat sink. Just for reference without fans they exceed max service temp, was also...
Forum: Photography 11-06-2011, 10:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 19,245
Posted By sphelps
Oh and that spot does look like it could be...

Oh and that spot does look like it could be related to your sensor, probably needs cleaning.
Forum: Modular LED 11-06-2011, 10:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,903
Posted By sphelps
No fans?

No fans?
Forum: Photography 11-06-2011, 08:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 19,245
Posted By sphelps
The only real difference between those four...

The only real difference between those four photos is that you got your focus point right on the third one, the other three just aren't in focus so you just need some practice with manual focus. I...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 11-05-2011, 05:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,045
Posted By sphelps
Thanks for the leads!

Thanks for the leads!
Forum: Photography 11-05-2011, 05:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 19,245
Posted By sphelps
Tubes just decrease your min focus distance so...

Tubes just decrease your min focus distance so they will add magnification but only if you can get closer to the subject. You also should still use a prime lens for good results. Personally don't...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 11-05-2011, 04:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,045
Posted By sphelps
LF- Chevron Tang Calgary

If anyone has one or seen one for sale, let me know.

Thanks
Forum: Photography 11-05-2011, 03:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 19,245
Posted By sphelps
Strange your exif data says powershot, hmm....

Strange your exif data says powershot, hmm. Anyways that's a way better camera so it'll be much easier to setup manual focus, probably just a switch next to the lens and you just turn the focus ring...
Forum: Photography 11-05-2011, 04:39 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 19,245
Posted By sphelps
You can use manual focus BTW, page 97 of your...

You can use manual focus BTW, page 97 of your manual:
http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/6/0400000016/01/PSA590IS_CUG_EN.pdf

Give her a go!
Forum: Photography 11-05-2011, 04:38 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 19,245
Posted By sphelps
That's cause he didn't post it, you're not the...

That's cause he didn't post it, you're not the only one with ninja skills. :mrgreen:
Forum: Photography 11-05-2011, 04:34 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 19,245
Posted By sphelps
He shot at F8, ISO80 and 1/4s

He shot at F8, ISO80 and 1/4s
Forum: Photography 11-05-2011, 04:33 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 19,245
Posted By sphelps
I wouldn't decrease your shutter speed just yet,...

I wouldn't decrease your shutter speed just yet, you got decent exposure there with ISO 80 and F8.0 at 1/4second. Going slower will only let you decrease (higher f number) your aperture from F8 which...
Forum: Photography 11-05-2011, 04:09 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 19,245
Posted By sphelps
Yes mirror lock up will also be beneficial but at...

Yes mirror lock up will also be beneficial but at that speed not a huge issue provided your tripod is half decent. Use the remote and manual focus and see if you can take the same shot and get better...
Forum: Reef 11-05-2011, 12:48 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,496
Posted By sphelps
I watched someones tank a while ago and he had 4...

I watched someones tank a while ago and he had 4 MP40's running, all fairly new. I have to say I found them noisy and pretty irritating because they were pulsing so it was constant winding up and...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-05-2011, 12:28 AM
Replies: 691
Views: 365,639
Posted By sphelps
interesting combo, I like the phrase it will be...

interesting combo, I like the phrase it will be released soon, don't hold your breath. What about the PWM module, how long for that? Shortly after soon I presume.

Actually I just wanted to make...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-04-2011, 11:53 PM
Replies: 691
Views: 365,639
Posted By sphelps
What controller and drivers are you using for...

What controller and drivers are you using for your LEDs?
Forum: Tank Journal 11-04-2011, 11:52 PM
Replies: 691
Views: 365,639
Posted By sphelps
IC, best of luck!

IC, best of luck!
Forum: Photography 11-04-2011, 11:50 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 19,245
Posted By sphelps
Got some shoots you'd like to share? I wish I had...

Got some shoots you'd like to share? I wish I had ninja hands.
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