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Forum: Pictures 10-28-2011, 06:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,573
Posted By sphelps
Recently discussed: ...

Recently discussed:
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=77927&highlight=underwater+diving
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 10-25-2011, 10:11 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 24,774
Posted By sphelps
I'd be in for Calgary shipment as well, I can do...

I'd be in for Calgary shipment as well, I can do 5-10 depending on what's needed to fill the order. If someone is setting something up please PM me.
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 10-20-2011, 04:51 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 18,022
Posted By sphelps
All those topics have been discussed and debated...

All those topics have been discussed and debated several times already so I'm not going to get into all those specifically again, as you can see already people respond aggressively with rhetorical...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 10-19-2011, 03:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,022
Posted By sphelps
OBO

OBO
Forum: DIY 10-18-2011, 08:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,041
Posted By sphelps
To use a smaller pump you can also consider...

To use a smaller pump you can also consider lifting the sump closer to the basement ceiling to reduce the head pressure, I have less than 7 feet difference between my display level and basement sump...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 10-14-2011, 04:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,022
Posted By sphelps
FS: Miniatus Grouper

Got a real nice Miniatus Grouper for sale, needs a new home as some of my plans have changed. Eats and is very healthy, about 3" in length at the moment. Paid $80, will sell for $40. Can meet up in...
Forum: Reef 10-12-2011, 04:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,456
Posted By sphelps
You can get ABS to PVC transition cement, even HD...

You can get ABS to PVC transition cement, even HD sells it. More of a concern With standard ABS fittings on PVC pipe as the surface contact is small, with the bulkheads the pipe goes in far enough...
Forum: Reef 10-12-2011, 03:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,456
Posted By sphelps
ABS has more resistance to chemicals and the...

ABS has more resistance to chemicals and the fittings are less restrictive as they are used for drainage. PVC fittings are designed for higher pressure than ABS.
Both however can be used in reef...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 10-12-2011, 03:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,554
Posted By sphelps
dibs!

dibs!
Forum: DIY 10-03-2011, 04:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,150
Posted By sphelps
Steve's LEDs can order them in, both 3W and 1W in...

Steve's LEDs can order them in, both 3W and 1W in 405nm.... Cool.

He said not to use them on coral though as it will cause tissue damage. I'm not using these for coral though, just a little side...
Forum: DIY 10-03-2011, 03:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,086
Posted By sphelps
You're not going to notice any build up of...

You're not going to notice any build up of proteins from vortex's with the way it's set up, its not like the corners are stagnant, they will still get turnover and make it through the system. So I...
Forum: Tank Journal 10-03-2011, 03:36 PM
Replies: 2,110
Views: 1,569,537
Posted By sphelps
Cool pics! Let me know when you break some...

Cool pics!

Let me know when you break some of those off :wink: Very nice.
Forum: Tank Journal 10-03-2011, 03:18 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
Posted By sphelps
Most tank builders will be reluctant to build a...

Most tank builders will be reluctant to build a rimless tank over 5 feet in length, however from my experience and knowledge 72" long and 30" tall would be the max for 19mm. So in theory you could go...
Forum: Tank Journal 10-03-2011, 03:04 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
Posted By sphelps
I believe it's some kind of black leaf scorpion...

I believe it's some kind of black leaf scorpion fish. Appears to mimic a leaf so sounds about right.
Forum: Tank Journal 10-03-2011, 03:47 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 27,218
Posted By sphelps
So will that drain remove water every time the...

So will that drain remove water every time the tank shuts off or is the level shown already at shut off level? Got a p-trap on that drain somewhere?

Nice looking tank.
Forum: Tank Journal 10-03-2011, 03:43 AM
Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
Posted By sphelps
Moved in a new fish from my holding tank, got him...

Moved in a new fish from my holding tank, got him all trained up eating mysis.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/100G%20Tank%20Build%202011/LeafFish_1.jpg

What a cutie......
Forum: Reef 10-01-2011, 12:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,209
Posted By sphelps
Cyano, remove it manually or treat with a...

Cyano,

remove it manually or treat with a chemical, most stores carry it, usually called red slime remover or something along those lines. If you use the chemical still remove as much as possible...
Forum: DIY 09-30-2011, 09:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,150
Posted By sphelps
400nm LEDs

Anyone know where to get 3W 700ma LEDs in the 400-420nm range?
Forum: Reef 09-30-2011, 05:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,895
Posted By sphelps
You can use either stockman standpipes or HGB...

You can use either stockman standpipes or HGB style. Both should fit.

Or you can still do a herbie but you'll have to use one overflow as the primary and the other as a back up but it can still...
Forum: Tank Journal 09-29-2011, 02:31 PM
Replies: 762
Views: 301,459
Posted By sphelps
Looking killer man, good news about that pole, I...

Looking killer man, good news about that pole, I hate those things.
Forum: Reef 09-28-2011, 06:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,117
Posted By sphelps
My procedure would be along these lines: ...

My procedure would be along these lines:


Temporarily remove the water from the 100gallon
Carefully lift and move the 100 gallon far enough out of the way for the new tank
Replace the water...
Forum: Tank Journal 09-28-2011, 03:05 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
Posted By sphelps
Mine as well actually, couldn't find them in...

Mine as well actually, couldn't find them in Maple in the city on a Sunday. Oh well done now, looks decent. Thanks guys!
Forum: Tank Journal 09-28-2011, 02:44 AM
Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
Posted By sphelps
Hard to say exactly as the controller varies...

Hard to say exactly as the controller varies throughout the day but I would guess blues close to 90%, whites at about 70% and reds 5%.

No par meter over here so not much I can do right now, maybe...
Forum: Tank Journal 09-27-2011, 10:08 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
Posted By sphelps
OK so one problem solved. The light bleed...

OK so one problem solved.

The light bleed was pretty bad, so without going crazy the best solution seemed to be build a small extension.

This was it before:...
Forum: Reef 09-27-2011, 09:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,067
Posted By sphelps
I don't know what the rock work looks like but...

I don't know what the rock work looks like but without water everything will become less stable, so it could be a risky move.

Personally I would just setup some kind of tub to house the corals...
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