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Forum: Reef 03-11-2011, 05:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,707
Posted By sphelps
Well if your house gets up to 28 degrees inside I...

Well if your house gets up to 28 degrees inside I can understand the issue and need to cool the tank but I'm not sure how someone could live in a house that gets that hot. I'd recommend at the very...
Forum: DIY 03-11-2011, 01:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,470
Posted By sphelps
GE #1 does not come in black as far as I know...

GE #1 does not come in black as far as I know (only GE#2) which is why you can't find it. Home Depot in Calgary definitely sells GE#1 clear though, just bought some not too long ago. GE#2 is still...
Forum: Reef 03-10-2011, 09:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,707
Posted By sphelps
I would consider alternatives to the chiller....

I would consider alternatives to the chiller. I've never needed one and Saskatoon is worse than Calgary for heat. Even in the stand if the back is open the noise level will be the same.
Forum: Reef 03-08-2011, 09:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,575
Posted By sphelps
Noise can be easily eliminated with the right...

Noise can be easily eliminated with the right equipment so as long as you don't mind spending a little you'll be perfectly fine on that end. A condo building that is concrete structure and not just...
Forum: DIY 03-08-2011, 06:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,766
Posted By sphelps
I depends on the pump and the quiet ones do...

I depends on the pump and the quiet ones do sometimes make more noise with more head pressure but not always. In general a pump shouldn't be any nosier but different people have different results....
Forum: DIY 03-08-2011, 04:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,766
Posted By sphelps
You can try using the smaller drain for the main...

You can try using the smaller drain for the main and the larger one for the back up. Make both as large as possible by using thinner bulkheads if possible (although I'm not a fan of the thin ones)
...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 03-08-2011, 03:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,528
Posted By sphelps
Will sell for $600 and deliver locally if anyone...

Will sell for $600 and deliver locally if anyone is interested.
Forum: BWI Plumbing 03-07-2011, 06:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,306
Posted By sphelps
Starting pre-orders yet for the 1:1 systems?

Starting pre-orders yet for the 1:1 systems?
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 03-07-2011, 06:39 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 16,472
Posted By sphelps
RD pump and BK skimmer purely for the low noise...

RD pump and BK skimmer purely for the low noise level. It's nice to have your tank and equipment in your living room without it making a single detectable sound.
Forum: Reef 03-04-2011, 08:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,311
Posted By sphelps
That one in particular only comes in 40 degree...

That one in particular only comes in 40 degree optics so if you can find one with 60 or 80 it would be better as a single light source. IMO one would be enough but two would be better.
Forum: Reef 03-04-2011, 08:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,163
Posted By sphelps
Lots of people have setup web cams with a live...

Lots of people have setup web cams with a live feed but I've seen someone do it with an underwater camera. I think the new profilux can do something with a web cam.
Forum: Reef 03-04-2011, 07:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,906
Posted By sphelps
You can't order direct, I would assume bad...

You can't order direct, I would assume bad service is a result from not following proper procedure as you need to deal through your retailer unless Proline specifically asks you to deal with them...
Forum: Reef 03-04-2011, 06:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,906
Posted By sphelps
If you're talking about Proline Aquatics in BC...

If you're talking about Proline Aquatics in BC you'll have a hard time avoiding their products, they are the main Canadian distributor for the stuff we use. If you use good salt, it likely comes from...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 03-04-2011, 05:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,528
Posted By sphelps
The pics posted are from the web, you can see...

The pics posted are from the web, you can see actual photos of the fixture in use in my previous build thread:
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=53606
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 03-04-2011, 05:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,528
Posted By sphelps
It's not the 230, it's the infiniti, just not the...

It's not the 230, it's the infiniti, just not the current version, it's the previous version which is now discontinued. Yes they changed the shell on the new version to except 4 T5s instead of 2.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 03-04-2011, 04:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,528
Posted By sphelps
It's the earlier model with 2x T5 which I...

It's the earlier model with 2x T5 which I actually prefer and purchased this one knowing the other one was available. Why? Because on the 4X T5 model the bulbs are more exposed and if your sitting...
Forum: Reef 03-04-2011, 03:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,991
Posted By sphelps
Agreed, very easy indeed and you can even repair...

Agreed, very easy indeed and you can even repair scratches on the inside with the tank full. You can buy a kit from J&L, I've used this one before and it works well, you just can't use the final...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 03-04-2011, 02:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,528
Posted By sphelps
FS: 48" Giesemann infiniti fixture

have a used giesemann infiniti light fixture for sale.

48" Length
2 x 250W Halides
2 x 54W T5
Includes hanging kit
Doesn't use fans so the fixture is ultra quiet, made from aluminum for proper...
Forum: Alberta 03-03-2011, 09:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,547
Posted By sphelps
Yeap super low maintenance and everything is...

Yeap super low maintenance and everything is doing well. Your bio-load sounds fine but I would recommend a wet-dry system as well as they are probably the most effective filtration. They don't work...
Forum: Alberta 03-03-2011, 09:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,547
Posted By sphelps
No skimmer or fuge. I use a wet-dry system in a...

No skimmer or fuge. I use a wet-dry system in a modified canister filter and do monthly water changes of around 25%. I only have one goby and a ribbon eel with the corals so I don't feed that often,...
Forum: Alberta 03-03-2011, 08:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,547
Posted By sphelps
I use crushed coral in the edge and prefer it to...

I use crushed coral in the edge and prefer it to fine sand but it's personal preferance but it is obviously better for higher flow tanks.
Forum: Reef 03-03-2011, 04:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,665
Posted By sphelps
FYI, Western Pump in SE Calgary carries Spa Flex.

FYI, Western Pump in SE Calgary carries Spa Flex.
Forum: Alberta 03-03-2011, 03:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,547
Posted By sphelps
Also I suggest you do a simple test to determine...

Also I suggest you do a simple test to determine if the tank can handle the flow appropriately. Fill the tank will water and place the desired substrate in it. Use a maxi-jet 1200 or equivalent power...
Forum: Alberta 03-03-2011, 02:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,547
Posted By sphelps
If you build an actual external overflow on the...

If you build an actual external overflow on the back of the edge and notch the acrylic on the back basically all the way down it should be able to handle the flow but to get the edge effect the water...
Forum: Reef 03-02-2011, 08:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,665
Posted By sphelps
Just check the manual, if you're ok with the...

Just check the manual, if you're ok with the power consumption and noise level you have nothing to worry about. Over the years I've just become pretty anal about power consumption and noise,...
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