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Forum: DIY 10-28-2010, 02:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,909
Posted By sphelps
Rather than having a stand with a flat base or...

Rather than having a stand with a flat base or lengthwise beams as a base add four legs, one at each corner. This makes leveling much easier. The legs don't have to be anything overly tall, just high...
Forum: Reef 10-27-2010, 07:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,471
Posted By sphelps
I've had urchins loose spines and return back to...

I've had urchins loose spines and return back to normal. More than likely your urchins starved, either not finding adequate food in the tank or previously starved from the supplier or a combination...
Forum: Reef 10-26-2010, 05:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,527
Posted By sphelps
Use a bucket and a hanging fish scale. Typically...

Use a bucket and a hanging fish scale. Typically these scales are 50lb capacity and can be fairly accurate in the lower range. I have one I use for luggage and it works OK but it's just a spring and...
Forum: Reef 10-26-2010, 02:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,281
Posted By sphelps
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Forum: Blue World Aquatic 10-25-2010, 09:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,344
Posted By sphelps
Do the H.zosterae (Dwarf seahorse) require live...

Do the H.zosterae (Dwarf seahorse) require live food? Or are these ones capable of eating frozen foods?
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 10-25-2010, 07:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,568
Posted By sphelps
Judging by how quick lastlight is to give you his...

Judging by how quick lastlight is to give you his pipe, I'm betting mine is a lot cleaner, spotless actually. Hopefully nothing gets infected by that dirty pipe.
Forum: DIY 10-25-2010, 06:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,845
Posted By sphelps
Rapid shut off can cause cavitation in the...

Rapid shut off can cause cavitation in the membrane which can cause damage but a pressurized storage tank or accumulator eliminates this problem. So if you don't have a pressure tank or accumulator...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 10-25-2010, 06:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,568
Posted By sphelps
OK you win

OK you win
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 10-25-2010, 06:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,568
Posted By sphelps
I'll throw in some PVC cement too! Beat that...

I'll throw in some PVC cement too! Beat that :razz:
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 10-25-2010, 05:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,568
Posted By sphelps
I've got some too if need be. I need mine gone so...

I've got some too if need be. I need mine gone so I'd prefer if you took mine :wink:

I live just NE of downtown.
Forum: Lounge 10-25-2010, 03:08 PM
Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,618,646
Posted By sphelps
Me too, if I made 6 figures I'd be a lot better...

Me too, if I made 6 figures I'd be a lot better off. Been out of school for 3 years now, not making even close to that.
Forum: FOWLR 10-22-2010, 07:21 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 24,459
Posted By sphelps
Haha Nice! I would bet most would actually...

Haha Nice! I would bet most would actually disagree.

Hawaiian Moorish Idols can actually be fairly easy to keep, I would stay clear of Indo ones though. If it's eating already you're in fine...
Forum: DIY 10-22-2010, 07:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,845
Posted By sphelps
My BK doesn't release a single bubble, perhaps...

My BK doesn't release a single bubble, perhaps your water level was too high?
Forum: Reef 10-22-2010, 07:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,666
Posted By sphelps
The other thing to consider is skimmer height....

The other thing to consider is skimmer height. While some companies like BK maintain a lower profile by using larger diameter tube others will just add more height which can be OK in some cases but...
Forum: DIY 10-22-2010, 06:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,845
Posted By sphelps
On my last 100 gal tank I just had an open tank...

On my last 100 gal tank I just had an open tank for a sump with just a skimmer, no baffles at all. I used a herbie style drain and didn't get any bubbles at all. It's important that your skimmer...
Forum: Lounge 10-22-2010, 06:11 PM
Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,618,646
Posted By sphelps
How can anyone afford a mortgage in this bloody...

How can anyone afford a mortgage in this bloody city? My wife and I are both engineers and we can't even afford anything close to what we want/need. We would have been better off not going to school...
Forum: Reef 10-22-2010, 06:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,666
Posted By sphelps
Where do you get a gold plated skimmer pump from?...

Where do you get a gold plated skimmer pump from? I want one! :lol:
Forum: Reef 10-22-2010, 04:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,666
Posted By sphelps
Can't go wrong with a BK but many others will get...

Can't go wrong with a BK but many others will get the job done. The new vertex line is pretty nice, using the same pumps as BK and sell for less. Euro-reefs or ASM are a more economical choice but...
Forum: Nano Tank Talk 10-22-2010, 04:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,268
Posted By sphelps
I'd consider running a fair sized canister filter...

I'd consider running a fair sized canister filter with adjustable flow. This way you'll get some added volume, better filtration and eliminate the need for the powerhead which IMO always look silly...
Forum: DIY 10-20-2010, 03:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,345
Posted By sphelps
I ordered the $69 premium pico kit with 6 LEDs...

I ordered the $69 premium pico kit with 6 LEDs and shipping was $12.95 via USPS priority which was suppose to be 1-3 days according to the invoice but it took close to 3 weeks to actually get here. I...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 10-19-2010, 06:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,082
Posted By sphelps
LF: 3W LEDs Calgary

Just wondering if anyone in town has a few extra LEDs lying around. 3W cree style in blue and white.

Just figured I'd ask before putting in another order.

Thanks
Forum: Reef 10-18-2010, 07:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,321
Posted By sphelps
Putting the equipment outdoors is totally the way...

Putting the equipment outdoors is totally the way to go if you can do it as it keeps all the noise outside as well as the majority of humidity and general mess. This is very common practice with...
Forum: Marine Fish 10-18-2010, 06:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,131
Posted By sphelps
I put four of these in a larger display once and...

I put four of these in a larger display once and they fought until only one survived. The remaining one was always aggressive towards newer fish but not too bad. They also got big and ugly fast...
Forum: DIY 10-18-2010, 02:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,632
Posted By sphelps
Definitely only score glass once. It's a lot...

Definitely only score glass once. It's a lot easier if you have a glass cutting table but I did hear a trick once regarding cutting thicker glass. After scoring spread some lighter fluid over the...
Forum: Featured Tank 10-15-2010, 06:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 44,537
Posted By sphelps
Screw the tank, congrats on the boat!! That looks...

Screw the tank, congrats on the boat!! That looks like way more fun and probably cheaper in the long run :wink:
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