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Forum: Reef 03-02-2011, 07:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,665
Posted By sphelps
Yeap that's a big pump. Check the flow charts in...

Yeap that's a big pump. Check the flow charts in your manual to see what kind of watt draw you'll be getting. You probably don't want to use something like that if it's going to use close to 300W...
Forum: Reef 03-02-2011, 06:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,665
Posted By sphelps
I've never seen a Danner pump rated at 4800gph,...

I've never seen a Danner pump rated at 4800gph, what's the model number? Keep in mind you won't get anywhere near the rated output of the pump.

Seeing how everything is 1.5" I would stick to that...
Forum: Reef 03-02-2011, 06:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,665
Posted By sphelps
The tiger flex or often called "spa flex" is...

The tiger flex or often called "spa flex" is available locally and you don't used barb fittings with it. It glues into to standard PVC fittings just like rigid PVC pipe. If you're using 1.5" pipe...
Forum: Alberta 03-02-2011, 05:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,547
Posted By sphelps
Yes $100 would be a good price for the edge as...

Yes $100 would be a good price for the edge as you couldn't really duplicate the whole thing for less but if you're replacing the lights and filtration you're really only using the glass which I'm...
Forum: Alberta 03-02-2011, 03:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,547
Posted By sphelps
So you've already got an edge? I figured you...

So you've already got an edge? I figured you where going to buy one and since they retail for close to $200 you could easily make a bigger one for half that.
Forum: Alberta 03-01-2011, 07:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,547
Posted By sphelps
With all the mods you're talking about have you...

With all the mods you're talking about have you considered building your own edge style tank from scratch? Might be easier and would be better since you can customize the size and make it larger as...
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 03-01-2011, 07:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,639
Posted By sphelps
You'll have a hard time with SPS in such a small...

You'll have a hard time with SPS in such a small tank. I'd try some LPS first and maybe a couple small sps frags if you want. Problem is you'll have a hard time building an overflow to handle more...
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 03-01-2011, 06:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,639
Posted By sphelps
Maxi jets are power heads and are often used with...

Maxi jets are power heads and are often used with timers to randomize flow. I also use a maxi jet on my edge and it works fine.

One word of caution relating to your setup will be siphon. Be sure...
Forum: Reef 03-01-2011, 02:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,989
Posted By sphelps
I prefer the Algae Free brand as well over mag...

I prefer the Algae Free brand as well over mag floats, they are stronger and work better plus have replaceable pads which I believe is key. But either way starphire can be treated like regular glass,...
Forum: Reef 03-01-2011, 02:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,440
Posted By sphelps
How often do you get actual meter readings? Some...

How often do you get actual meter readings? Some places I've lived in the past would always estimate my usage, sometimes for many months in a row, and then I'd get stuck with a huge bill when they...
Forum: Reef 02-27-2011, 01:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,212
Posted By sphelps
Nice! I wonder what size the tank is...

Nice! I wonder what size the tank is...
Forum: Reef 02-25-2011, 08:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,238
Posted By sphelps
I remember talking to a guy a while back who used...

I remember talking to a guy a while back who used a kent abs float directly connected to his RO. Worked fine until his heater suction mount came loose and his heat fell against the float. Apparently...
Forum: Reef 02-25-2011, 05:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,238
Posted By sphelps
I would suggest using two electric float valves...

I would suggest using two electric float valves wired in series with one mounted slightly higher than the other in the sump. Run the float valves in series with a rainbird sprinkler solenoid valve...
Forum: Tank Journal 02-24-2011, 02:14 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,385
Posted By sphelps
I use a maxijet 1200 throttled back a bit so it's...

I use a maxijet 1200 throttled back a bit so it's pretty low flow. Probably only pushing around 50GPH if that.
Forum: Reef 02-24-2011, 02:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,141
Posted By sphelps
Clams do not require high flow, they do better...

Clams do not require high flow, they do better with low to moderate flow. A 30X turnover in a small cube tank will actually have negative effects on clams, too much flow and too much substrate...
Forum: Reef 02-23-2011, 10:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,141
Posted By sphelps
You'd be a fool to use power heads in such a...

You'd be a fool to use power heads in such a small tank when it's drilled for more than enough flow from the return. 500-600 gph total flow would be more than adequate for that size tank, easily...
Forum: Tank Journal 02-23-2011, 09:23 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,385
Posted By sphelps
For what it is it works great. 6 LEDs seems to be...

For what it is it works great. 6 LEDs seems to be plenty for the soft and lps corals I currently have so I wouldn't add more and the 50/50 color seems to produce fairly good results. Adding more LEDs...
Forum: BWI Plumbing 02-22-2011, 02:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,306
Posted By sphelps
Mike, I previously emailed and PM'd him with no...

Mike, I previously emailed and PM'd him with no response so your advice to pm or email makes no sense. I wasn't bitching anyone out, it was clearly a slight nudge to get a response. Sorry I couldn't...
Forum: BWI Plumbing 02-17-2011, 07:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,306
Posted By sphelps
Looking again I did find a number under "About...

Looking again I did find a number under "About Us"
Forum: BWI Plumbing 02-17-2011, 07:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,306
Posted By sphelps
I would have called if I could find a phone...

I would have called if I could find a phone number listed on the website, the contact page is just an email form. No worries just got my response now, nothing like a little poke to get the ball...
Forum: BWI Plumbing 02-17-2011, 07:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,306
Posted By sphelps
I sent two emails and a PM a week ago regarding...

I sent two emails and a PM a week ago regarding ordering this system with no response. Good to know at least shipping won't take too long when you finally decide to get back to me :wink:
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 02-17-2011, 03:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,775
Posted By sphelps
I managed to setup a fluval edge nano on low...

I managed to setup a fluval edge nano on low budget:

Fluval edge used of Kijiji: $60
6 LED retro from RapidLED: $80
Aluminum ½” x 8” flat bar for heat sink: Free from friend
Acrylic Shield and...
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 02-16-2011, 09:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,594
Posted By sphelps
The smaller the tank the harder it is to drill. I...

The smaller the tank the harder it is to drill. I have some glass hole saws if someone in Calgary wants to borrow one, can't guarantee I'll have the size you want but I have a few sizes available....
Forum: Reef 02-15-2011, 06:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,892
Posted By sphelps
I've always moved livestock in buckets, each...

I've always moved livestock in buckets, each bucket will have some rock/coral in the base and a fish/invert or two. I try to keep as much of the water from the tank as possible to avoid the need for...
Forum: Reef 02-14-2011, 06:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,301
Posted By sphelps
Tank size, most seem to agree you need a decent...

Tank size, most seem to agree you need a decent sized established tank to support a mandarin, usually around 50 gallons per fish depending on who you talk to.

The shrimp are fine.
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