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Forum: Reef 01-07-2011, 04:20 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 36,545
Posted By sphelps
Pretty much, when water is removed from the sump...

Pretty much, when water is removed from the sump the controller will continuously switch between fresh water and saturated salt water top offs to control salinity with the aquarium until the sump...
Forum: Reef 01-07-2011, 03:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,558
Posted By sphelps
You can use a plastic blade, Kent Marine makes a...

You can use a plastic blade, Kent Marine makes a plastic scraper that is save for acrylic. You can also use an old credit card or other plastic card you don't need anymore. A soft brushed tooth brush...
Forum: Reef 01-06-2011, 06:08 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 36,545
Posted By sphelps
You don't need two salinity measurements, only...

You don't need two salinity measurements, only one in the tank is all that is needed.
Forum: Reef 01-06-2011, 05:32 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 36,545
Posted By sphelps
I think we've discussed this before and I...

I think we've discussed this before and I remember my concern being related to whether the levels of elements would be affected in the saturated salt water. I did monitor the measurable levels in the...
Forum: Reef 01-06-2011, 05:27 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 36,545
Posted By sphelps
Actually the way I described it this could not...

Actually the way I described it this could not happen. The salt water top off pump will only pump fresh water into a tank and then the saturated salt water overflows into a drain that goes to the...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-05-2011, 09:56 PM
Replies: 762
Views: 301,459
Posted By sphelps
It's hard to tell a huge difference between...

It's hard to tell a huge difference between starphire and regular with small samples but I've put together 19mm tanks with and without starphire and it's a huge difference when the glass is that...
Forum: Reef 01-05-2011, 09:34 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 36,545
Posted By sphelps
Super saturation is your answer. Setup another...

Super saturation is your answer. Setup another water top off using something like a 29 gallon aquarium. Drill and install an overflow in the aquarium and mount the aquarium above sump level. From...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 01-05-2011, 02:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,800
Posted By sphelps
Dibs! :lol:

Dibs! :lol:
Forum: Reef 01-04-2011, 10:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,708
Posted By sphelps
The thing to consider is if Royal Nature will...

The thing to consider is if Royal Nature will become more available than reefers best or will it be the same deal, readily available at first but then harder to find later on. Given that it's also...
Forum: Lighting Specific 01-04-2011, 09:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,218
Posted By sphelps
This might help: ...

This might help:
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2007/11/review
Forum: POTM 01-04-2011, 05:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,698
Posted By sphelps
Thanks all! I'll look up the specs at home later...

Thanks all! I'll look up the specs at home later and post them.
Forum: Reef 01-04-2011, 05:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,735
Posted By sphelps
You can purchase filter floss which is just...

You can purchase filter floss which is just polyester fiber sheets which you can get cheap from Walmart in the craft department (used for pillow/quilt stuffing). You just need a piece of eggcrate to...
Forum: Reef 01-04-2011, 02:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,408
Posted By sphelps
I would have had you all beat with my 18" Gigas...

I would have had you all beat with my 18" Gigas but now some lady in Saskatoon is the proud owner, she might be on Canreef though.
Forum: Lounge 01-04-2011, 02:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,083
Posted By sphelps
My BK didn't come with instructions, neither did...

My BK didn't come with instructions, neither did any of the ones I've installed in the past. I guessed they figure if you spend that kind of money you should already know how to use it. Did you get...
Forum: DIY 01-03-2011, 07:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,737
Posted By sphelps
Not really aware of anything in Canada but you...

Not really aware of anything in Canada but you can order all that from RapidLED.com in the states. You won't get charged brokerage or duty and the shipping rates are reasonable so it's not much...
Forum: Reef 01-03-2011, 05:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,158
Posted By sphelps
Use some water and rock from your running tank to...

Use some water and rock from your running tank to setup your QT. This will avoid the need for a cycle. You will have to preform water changes often and check ammonia and nitrite levels often as well...
Forum: Reef 12-31-2010, 08:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,082
Posted By sphelps
A low pH won't typically cause issues but the...

A low pH won't typically cause issues but the thing with corals is they can usually handle one or two issues without concern but add a third and you could be in trouble. Just like in the wild the...
Forum: DIY 12-30-2010, 08:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,633
Posted By sphelps
Your house has ground wires, the ground spike is...

Your house has ground wires, the ground spike is usually in the basement and connects to the copper piping and electrical panel. All your household outlets should be grounded, the ground wire...
Forum: Lighting Specific 12-30-2010, 07:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,956
Posted By sphelps
The hammertone is suppose to be better, for...

The hammertone is suppose to be better, for convenience that might be better, you'll have to pay shipping from other places anyway.
Forum: Lighting Specific 12-30-2010, 07:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,956
Posted By sphelps
Try calling Marine Aquarium @ 780-660-1470 They...

Try calling Marine Aquarium @ 780-660-1470
They are suppose to handle sales in Canada for Lumenarc lighting.
Forum: Reef 12-30-2010, 03:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,082
Posted By sphelps
Low pH is usually from CO2 content. Many people...

Low pH is usually from CO2 content. Many people who run Ca reactors experience lower pH. Some possible solutions:


Introduce fresh air by running skimmer air intake to outside air
Reverse...
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 12-29-2010, 09:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,213
Posted By sphelps
Shrimp and goby pair would be cool.

Shrimp and goby pair would be cool.
Forum: Photography 12-29-2010, 09:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 16,544
Posted By sphelps
I would look for a used 100mm or 65mm macro to...

I would look for a used 100mm or 65mm macro to save money. Any macro lens will produce similar results provided you can get close enough for the 1:1 focusing distance. The lower the mm the closer...
Forum: Oceans Motions 12-29-2010, 08:31 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 34,456
Posted By sphelps
Actually it wasn't until post 55 that you finally...

Actually it wasn't until post 55 that you finally managed to confirm the timer waits for a decay in the signal. Every other time you simply stated it works without explanation which is why I had to...
Forum: Reef 12-29-2010, 04:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,724
Posted By sphelps
Don't pay too much attention to these types of...

Don't pay too much attention to these types of internet articles/blogs or whatever you want to call them. You can find hundreds supporting both sides of any topic.
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