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Forum: Calgary 11-15-2010, 09:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,869
Posted By sphelps
Calgary salt store hours

If anyone knows the hours of these stores please post

North:
Wai's
Gold's
Pisces
Red Coral
Elite Aquatic
Big Als
Forum: FOWLR 11-15-2010, 08:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,481
Posted By sphelps
I know, I took that into consideration

I know, I took that into consideration
Forum: Calgary 11-15-2010, 08:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,346
Posted By sphelps
Thanks, I was there yesterday and they didn't...

Thanks, I was there yesterday and they didn't have any but I'll keep checking.
Forum: Marine Fish 11-15-2010, 08:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,609
Posted By sphelps
All I know is fish jump, it sucks but it happens....

All I know is fish jump, it sucks but it happens. I remember one tank I maintained would show weird patterns as well. One week there would be a different fish on the ground everyday then nothing for...
Forum: FOWLR 11-15-2010, 08:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,481
Posted By sphelps
I think you have too many tanks already, even the...

I think you have too many tanks already, even the fish are getting sick of it :wink: Haha, just kidding, but seriously too many.
Forum: FOWLR 11-15-2010, 08:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,481
Posted By sphelps
FOWLR + bigger = better

FOWLR + bigger = better
Forum: Calgary 11-15-2010, 08:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,346
Posted By sphelps
Soooo sexy!

Anyone seen any sexy shrimp around town? I want some!
Forum: DIY 11-15-2010, 08:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,510
Posted By sphelps
Yeah I'm sure the price varies not only from town...

Yeah I'm sure the price varies not only from town to town but from store to store as well. If you're in a small town you will likely pay more, bigger cities should offer better deals.

I know even...
Forum: DIY 11-15-2010, 07:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,510
Posted By sphelps
Well I just recently moved from Saskatoon,...

Well I just recently moved from Saskatoon, purchased all my glass from Aero Glass, they charged me $4/sqft for standard 6mm which included cutting and minimal edge work. I haven't purchased glass...
Forum: DIY 11-15-2010, 07:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,510
Posted By sphelps
Building a glass tank would still be a DIY...

Building a glass tank would still be a DIY project as much as a plywood tank. Although plywood can be shaped this is not an easy task nor do most people have the tools to do so and in addition I'm...
Forum: Reef 11-15-2010, 06:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,056
Posted By sphelps
My understanding it that it will take 6 weeks to...

My understanding it that it will take 6 weeks to a few months to cure in fresh water and that's with daily water changes. It's recommended to use a separate container or bathtub other an aquarium for...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-15-2010, 06:22 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,385
Posted By sphelps
Yeah I was thinking about doing that, if you have...

Yeah I was thinking about doing that, if you have some more that would be great. Let me know.
Thanks
Forum: Lounge 11-15-2010, 06:07 PM
Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,618,646
Posted By sphelps
I've sealed many containers with thin plastic...

I've sealed many containers with thin plastic using a bulkhead without any issues, as a rule I never use silicone on bulkheads as the seal will break if you twist the bulkhead by installing or...
Forum: Reef 11-15-2010, 06:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,960
Posted By sphelps
K so maybe not for all pumps :lol: But for most...

K so maybe not for all pumps :lol:
But for most they don't have over sized inputs and outputs so it's still good advice. Mag pumps for example have 1/2" inputs and outputs so 1" pipes would be...
Forum: Reef 11-15-2010, 05:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,960
Posted By sphelps
What's wrong with that? Sounds like sound advice...

What's wrong with that? Sounds like sound advice to me.
Forum: Tank Journal 11-15-2010, 05:35 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,385
Posted By sphelps
Yeah not getting those annoying bubbles is key to...

Yeah not getting those annoying bubbles is key to this tank, although I still get a few from time to time but they are easily removed with regular cleaning. However I think the best feature gained by...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-15-2010, 03:30 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,385
Posted By sphelps
The canister filter has three trays inside...

The canister filter has three trays inside stacked on top of each other. I feed the water from the overflow directly down into these trays which hold my filter floss, carbon and some bio-media. This...
Forum: DIY 11-15-2010, 03:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,510
Posted By sphelps
I have a hard time seeing how plywood will be...

I have a hard time seeing how plywood will be cheaper than glass for a frag tank. 1/4" glass is awfully cheap and a gallon of that epoxy paint is pretty expensive. Glass is also a lot easier and...
Forum: Reef 11-15-2010, 03:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,960
Posted By sphelps
For some reason people tend to think that the...

For some reason people tend to think that the return pump flow rate should not be more than the skimmer flow rate because the overflow water will bypass the skimmer otherwise. While this may hold...
Forum: DIY 11-15-2010, 02:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,598
Posted By sphelps
You can setup a pretty simple ATO with a milk jug...

You can setup a pretty simple ATO with a milk jug or any other container that you can seal. I’ve attached a sketch to show how such an ATO works. First you need to drill and attach a drain/feed line...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-15-2010, 02:13 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,385
Posted By sphelps
Pretty easy, I just use the small magfloat, works...

Pretty easy, I just use the small magfloat, works nicely, even on the top. However If at some point I have to get in there with my hand and scrap some edges or hard spots it'll probably suck the big...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-14-2010, 11:57 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,385
Posted By sphelps
Please do!

Please do!
Forum: Tank Journal 11-14-2010, 11:56 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,385
Posted By sphelps
Nothing special so don't get your hopes up, the...

Nothing special so don't get your hopes up, the combination of all my tools being in storage and blowing most of the budget on the stand made me have to improvise on some details.

The sump...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-14-2010, 11:13 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,385
Posted By sphelps
Yes, its a kit from rapidled mounted on a chunk...

Yes, its a kit from rapidled mounted on a chunk of aluminium flat bar with an acrylic shield.


Thanks man, I try. :mrgreen:
When we buy a house I'll setup my 100 gallon again and probably stick...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-14-2010, 11:11 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,385
Posted By sphelps
Thanks. The leds are 3W a piece, there are 6 of...

Thanks. The leds are 3W a piece, there are 6 of them all together, 3 white, 3 blue.
Yeah some zoas would be sweet! You got any for me :wink:
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