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Forum: Lounge 05-19-2011, 08:23 PM
Replies: 38
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Posted By sphelps
Where would you be today if you always made the...

Where would you be today if you always made the "smartest choice"?
Forum: Lounge 05-19-2011, 07:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,992
Posted By sphelps
Yeah it was on sale at the time so not sure what...

Yeah it was on sale at the time so not sure what the regular price was, regular price at rona is like $3.50 but you could check timber town which is usually pretty reasonable.
Forum: Lounge 05-19-2011, 07:49 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,992
Posted By sphelps
You can get it dark, rona has a darker one which...

You can get it dark, rona has a darker one which is pretty cheap. Totem also has a darker one for around $2, last time I looked at it anyway.
Forum: Lounge 05-19-2011, 07:48 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,992
Posted By sphelps
Bamboo need a liner.

Bamboo need a liner.
Forum: Lounge 05-19-2011, 07:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,992
Posted By sphelps
The tiger stuff is pretty ugly in person, thought...

The tiger stuff is pretty ugly in person, thought about this myself but saw a whole floor done in it and almost threw up a little :lol: And I like tiger wood which is what I put in my house. The...
Forum: Lounge 05-19-2011, 07:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,992
Posted By sphelps
Yeah to a point, you'll still have to clean up...

Yeah to a point, you'll still have to clean up any spills but it's suppose to be pretty good, plus it floats so it's easy to replace boards worst case. I almost did bamboo in my house, it looks...
Forum: Lounge 05-19-2011, 07:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,992
Posted By sphelps
Another alternative is bamboo which is also good...

Another alternative is bamboo which is also good for basements and is solid throughout. Super hard and durable and doesn't absorb moisture plus is a green product ;). Also cork flooring is pretty...
Forum: Lounge 05-19-2011, 07:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,992
Posted By sphelps
Hardwood stairs can be pretty dangerous,...

Hardwood stairs can be pretty dangerous, especially if kids are around, hardwood stairs are also pretty expensive as you have to buy the nosing which costs around $60-$90 per stair. Carpet is much...
Forum: Lounge 05-19-2011, 07:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,992
Posted By sphelps
Price difference really depends, carpet isn't...

Price difference really depends, carpet isn't always cheaper depending on the type, same goes for hardwood. Engineered wood ranges from $2 to $12 plus install and carpet is usually starts at about $5...
Forum: Lounge 05-19-2011, 07:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,992
Posted By sphelps
Are you doing stairs as well? This creates a real...

Are you doing stairs as well? This creates a real delima between safety and ease of cleaning.
Forum: Lounge 05-19-2011, 07:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,992
Posted By sphelps
Yeah pretty much for spills or seepage from a...

Yeah pretty much for spills or seepage from a larger leak or spill in the fish room. I do like the look of tile but it can be a little cold and hard in the basement. My preference would based on how...
Forum: Lounge 05-19-2011, 07:03 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,992
Posted By sphelps
Engineered is fine in basements, you just float...

Engineered is fine in basements, you just float it over a membrane or some kind of liner. However for a tank area my vote would be for a tile.
Forum: Reef 05-19-2011, 07:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,050
Posted By sphelps
It's likely laminate which is made from MDF,...

It's likely laminate which is made from MDF, terrible for moisture as it swells up just from the sight of it. Good news is you now have an excuse to take it out and put something better in :wink:
Forum: Reef 05-19-2011, 06:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,050
Posted By sphelps
What is "laminate hardwood flooring"? If it's...

What is "laminate hardwood flooring"? If it's laminate the floor is probably already toast under the stand, if it's engineered hardwood you might be OK but you need to dry up the water if you want to...
Forum: Reef 05-19-2011, 06:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,039
Posted By sphelps
I used black sand before in fish only and...

I used black sand before in fish only and everything did fine including a dragon goby that sifted. However it looked great at first but after a few months looked pretty crappy. I won't use it again.
Forum: Lounge 05-19-2011, 01:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,914
Posted By sphelps
Lots of places in Canada ship nation wide,...

Lots of places in Canada ship nation wide, Bayside Corals in Sask ships everywhere in Canada and they sell frags, often have sales as well. Red Coral also ships and likely sells frags. Plus countless...
Forum: Marine Fish 05-18-2011, 02:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,923
Posted By sphelps
I would avoid blue/black ribbon eels, often it's...

I would avoid blue/black ribbon eels, often it's survival has little to to with experience, I've seen many that may have been injured or show signs of cyanide which seems to eliminate all chance of...
Forum: Reef 05-17-2011, 09:53 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,260
Posted By sphelps
Best feature of LEDs IMO is the dimming functions...

Best feature of LEDs IMO is the dimming functions which allow for color control and various other features/special effects. True not needed but that could be said for a lot of things...
If that...
Forum: Lounge 05-17-2011, 04:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,294
Posted By sphelps
Yeah I went to HD, rona and lowes. I'll try some...

Yeah I went to HD, rona and lowes. I'll try some better places first before replacing the full unit. Thanks!
Forum: Lounge 05-17-2011, 04:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,294
Posted By sphelps
I wasn't able to find a replacement gasket set or...

I wasn't able to find a replacement gasket set or repair kit plus the gaskets all look fine. Is there a good brand you can recommend? Thanks!
Forum: Lounge 05-17-2011, 04:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,294
Posted By sphelps
Building code for sillcocks/hose bibs

Anyone know if it's now code to use those frost free / anti-siphon POS hose bibs (sillcocks)? I have two on my house which were never even used before last weekend and both leak like crazy from the...
Forum: Reef 05-16-2011, 10:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,981
Posted By sphelps
Can you post pics?

Can you post pics?
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 05-16-2011, 09:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,672
Posted By sphelps
Nope you don't add anything.

Nope you don't add anything.
Forum: Reef 05-16-2011, 06:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,663
Posted By sphelps
Yeah I'll be making a few changes to start with...

Yeah I'll be making a few changes to start with and all the dosing will be automatic throughout the day, but for now I just needed him to cut back.
Forum: Reef 05-16-2011, 04:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,663
Posted By sphelps
The alk was dosed automatically throughout the...

The alk was dosed automatically throughout the day and the Ca was dosed all at once each day. While I agree dosing this much at once is a problem the main issue is the amount. Any tank should be able...
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