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Forum: Polls 06-20-2011, 08:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,551
Posted By sphelps
No tank is bullet proof, any kind of equipment...

No tank is bullet proof, any kind of equipment can fail at the right time to cause a fatal crash. I had a partial crash once due to a programming error in my controller logic which shut off the...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 06-18-2011, 08:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,564
Posted By sphelps
Yes it could

Yes it could
Forum: Reef 06-17-2011, 06:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,465
Posted By sphelps
Ideally wet if possible, it will smell less and...

Ideally wet if possible, it will smell less and make start up easier in the future.
Forum: Photography 06-17-2011, 06:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,823
Posted By sphelps
I usually do but mostly as a brace, I put the...

I usually do but mostly as a brace, I put the hood up against the glass which allows for hand held shots and insures the lens is square with the glass. It's good to use if you have an open top and a...
Forum: Lounge 06-17-2011, 04:14 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 15,491
Posted By sphelps
These people should be charged with treason, IMO...

These people should be charged with treason, IMO that's about right. Max sentence in Canada is life in prison.
Forum: Lounge 06-17-2011, 03:13 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 15,491
Posted By sphelps
Sounds like fun, did you enjoy the game at least?

Sounds like fun, did you enjoy the game at least?
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 06-17-2011, 03:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,564
Posted By sphelps
FT: White (Ghost) Ribbon Eel

I have a white ribbon eel which will not work in my new tank, currently in a nano which will be taken down when my other tank is ready. The eel is healthy and eats krill very well off a stick or...
Forum: Reef 06-17-2011, 02:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,891
Posted By sphelps
It's also possible that the intake plumbing has...

It's also possible that the intake plumbing has become more restricted resulting in a lower pressure at the pump intake, if the pressure is low enough it can actually liberate dissolved oxygen. To...
Forum: Lounge 06-16-2011, 04:23 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 15,491
Posted By sphelps
The riot had little to do with the result of the...

The riot had little to do with the result of the game, win or loose those people came to riot not watch the game. The true fans in the stadium actually surprised me as they all cheered on Boston...
Forum: BWI Plumbing 06-14-2011, 09:47 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 20,355
Posted By sphelps
+1

+1
Forum: Reef 06-09-2011, 06:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,584
Posted By sphelps
Head loss calc if you're interested: ...

Head loss calc if you're interested:
http://www.reefcentral.net/index.php/head-loss-calculator
Forum: Reef 06-09-2011, 05:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,584
Posted By sphelps
Well make sure you think this through, personally...

Well make sure you think this through, personally I think the one sump will be too small but if you can make it work to your expectations then that's all that matters. Just remember when the return...
Forum: Reef 06-09-2011, 03:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,584
Posted By sphelps
As for the stand and sump size you could build...

As for the stand and sump size you could build two sumps, one for each cabinet, and link them with a 2" pipe. Done this a few times for people with similar stands; it will allow for all equipment to...
Forum: Reef 06-09-2011, 03:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,584
Posted By sphelps
Something like this: ...

Something like this:
http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRMYKgoJOeDByWou9LvXGzmIXGzYbcJcHXfYbrIRZ3jHpQsv1jP-A
Forum: Reef 06-08-2011, 11:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,584
Posted By sphelps
I understand what you're asking now and your plan...

I understand what you're asking now and your plan is not very good. The skimmer and reactor should go in the sump, you can tee into the return line to feed them there while still having a separate...
Forum: Reef 06-08-2011, 10:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,584
Posted By sphelps
Perhaps but I don't believe the skimmer in...

Perhaps but I don't believe the skimmer in question is that sensitive and it would take about 2min to dial it in to match the power head and with a proper manifold you'll never have to reset it. And...
Forum: Reef 06-08-2011, 09:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,584
Posted By sphelps
Explain?

Explain?
Forum: Reef 06-08-2011, 09:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,584
Posted By sphelps
The one return pump can feed everything but the...

The one return pump can feed everything but the sump size seems a bit small for the tank. What are the inside dimensions of the cabinet?
Forum: Oceanic Corals 06-07-2011, 03:29 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 25,682
Posted By sphelps
I figured as much but lets not start anything...

I figured as much but lets not start anything again :wink:
Forum: Oceanic Corals 06-07-2011, 03:18 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 25,682
Posted By sphelps
8 to 1

8 to 1
Forum: Reef 06-07-2011, 02:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,043
Posted By sphelps
The owners manual for that skimmer states the...

The owners manual for that skimmer states the sump water level should be 6-8”, given that the IN-80 is the smallest skimmer this manual applies to I would aim for 6” to start. You can place something...
Forum: Saskatchewan 06-03-2011, 09:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,430
Posted By sphelps
Don't forget to try with and without the units...

Don't forget to try with and without the units and with all abbreviations.
To name a few :lol:
14000
14,000
14000feet
14000ft
14000'
14,000'
14000 feet
14000 ft
Forum: Saskatchewan 06-03-2011, 08:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,430
Posted By sphelps
Ha too funny, even if you knew what units would...

Ha too funny, even if you knew what units would you use??
Forum: Reef 06-03-2011, 05:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,216
Posted By sphelps
Nah it's pretty much useless, it depends on more...

Nah it's pretty much useless, it depends on more than a "few" things.
Forum: Reef 06-03-2011, 05:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,216
Posted By sphelps
Yeah I was attempting to point out that equation...

Yeah I was attempting to point out that equation isn't useful here, it's only for sizing pipe when you have a desired flow rate and velocity or solving for a different variable with the other two...
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