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Forum: DIY 11-17-2010, 08:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,663
Posted By sphelps
Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe without...

Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe without optics the spread is 120 degrees. With optics it's simply the angle specified, the largest I think is 80 degrees and it goes down from there. The greater...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-17-2010, 07:13 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,385
Posted By sphelps
True but I posted the question and didn't get...

True but I posted the question and didn't get responses until the next day and by that time I had slept on it, done my own research and thought it through. It's not that I don't value peoples...
Forum: Reef 11-17-2010, 07:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,715
Posted By sphelps
Yes but that's just that one bulb, the same isn't...

Yes but that's just that one bulb, the same isn't true for all bulbs. Quite simply the 400W bulb in that brand produces a spectrum slightly more concentrated in the areas that add to ppfd. If you...
Forum: Reef 11-17-2010, 05:54 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 15,442
Posted By sphelps
Wow that all sounds like pretty good service to...

Wow that all sounds like pretty good service to me. Did you know that good staff costs money? I'm not sure if you're aware of this but when a business has extra expenses like staff it adds to their...
Forum: Reef 11-17-2010, 05:36 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 15,442
Posted By sphelps
I'm just curious, I think that perhaps you...

I'm just curious, I think that perhaps you purchased it from there because it was convenient or perhaps other stores don't stock it. In either case a store in a more convenient location with more...
Forum: Reef 11-17-2010, 05:23 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 15,442
Posted By sphelps
If your LFS is so great why didn't you purchase...

If your LFS is so great why didn't you purchase the skimmer from them??
Forum: Reef 11-17-2010, 05:12 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 15,442
Posted By sphelps
Are you joking? The only comments, attitudes and...

Are you joking? The only comments, attitudes and ignorance that are out of line here are your own. WOW!
Forum: Reef 11-17-2010, 04:53 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 15,442
Posted By sphelps
This is probably one of the most ridiculous...

This is probably one of the most ridiculous things I've ever read. Buying online is almost always cheaper than purchasing locally. You purchase locally for convenience, service and to support local...
Forum: Reef 11-17-2010, 04:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,628
Posted By sphelps
I'm not sure I see much benefit for using the...

I'm not sure I see much benefit for using the light. If your goal is to grow algae then yes light is needed but algae also needs darkness so a full duty cycle isn't required or recommended. Typically...
Forum: Reef 11-16-2010, 09:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,715
Posted By sphelps
Fun fact, 3 400W halides running 12hours a day...

Fun fact, 3 400W halides running 12hours a day will cost close to $40 per month in electricity!
Forum: Q&A 11-16-2010, 08:40 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,333
Posted By sphelps
:rolleyes: And rules are awesome!

:rolleyes:

And rules are awesome!
Forum: Reef 11-16-2010, 08:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,715
Posted By sphelps
Based on pure numbers 3 250W halides seems more...

Based on pure numbers 3 250W halides seems more efficient than 2 400W halides. The type of ballasts might change this but really I wouldn't see the gain. Spread is based more on the reflector over...
Forum: Q&A 11-16-2010, 08:23 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,333
Posted By sphelps
All you really need by the sounds of things is...

All you really need by the sounds of things is another rule. Just like how putting a price up is now mandatory, so now make it mandatory to leave the price.

I'm certainly guilty of editing for...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-16-2010, 07:51 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,385
Posted By sphelps
To be honest at this point I've already talked...

To be honest at this point I've already talked myself into it :mrgreen:
I'm not worried too much about bio-load, I do have over 10 gallons of volume with enough bio-media for a tank much larger,...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-16-2010, 07:28 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,385
Posted By sphelps
Very true

Very true
Forum: Q&A 11-16-2010, 07:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,333
Posted By sphelps
I personally prefer the old way as well, works...

I personally prefer the old way as well, works great for for sale items and as I recall it was really useful during the nano contests. I'm not sure I see any advantages to this new way since this is...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-16-2010, 06:34 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,385
Posted By sphelps
Yeah they can get long but stay super skinny. ...

Yeah they can get long but stay super skinny.

Opening the tank for feeding is easy, top lifts right off and light fixture can be easily moved.
Forum: Tank Journal 11-16-2010, 05:46 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,385
Posted By sphelps
White/ghost ribbon eels aren't traditional ribbon...

White/ghost ribbon eels aren't traditional ribbon eels like the blue and black ones. They are easy to keep and very hardy. It is a recommended fish for nanos but yeah mine is pretty small at around...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-16-2010, 04:24 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,385
Posted By sphelps
Any thoughts?

Any thoughts?
Forum: Tank Journal 11-16-2010, 03:31 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,385
Posted By sphelps
3 Weeks with USPS priority, originally tracking...

3 Weeks with USPS priority, originally tracking stated an estimated delivery of 3 days but shipping with USPS over the border always gives random results. Sometimes things only take a few days other...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-16-2010, 03:19 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,385
Posted By sphelps
I've attached a quick sketch of the...

I've attached a quick sketch of the plumbing/overflow. I simply used 1/2" PVC to get the job done. I drilled three holes in the back piece of acrylic just big enough for 1/2" PVC pipe to slide...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-16-2010, 05:27 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,385
Posted By sphelps
So you figure this tank is too small for a ghost...

So you figure this tank is too small for a ghost ribbon eel? Good or bad idea?
I had one before, pretty sure they're blind and wouldn't really notice, just swam around in circles before anyway or...
Forum: Calgary 11-16-2010, 05:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,869
Posted By sphelps
Cool, thanks! I'll edit mine to prevent...

Cool, thanks! I'll edit mine to prevent confusion. Perhaps that's why they closed early :lol:

Oh never mind can't edit that one....
Forum: Tank Journal 11-16-2010, 05:18 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,385
Posted By sphelps
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/flu...

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/fluval%20edge/DSC_6435.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/fluval%20edge/DSC_6436.jpg

1/2" x 8" x 4" aluminium flat bar
6 LEDS, no...
Forum: Calgary 11-15-2010, 09:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,869
Posted By sphelps
I'll start with what I know RED CORAL ...

I'll start with what I know

RED CORAL
Mon-Sat 11am - 8pm (although I've noticed they do close early some days)
Sun 11am - 6pm

GOLDS
Mon-Wed 10am-8pm
Thu closed
Fri 10am-8pm
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