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Forum: DIY 02-07-2010, 05:29 PM
Replies: 1
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Posted By sphelps
Hot Tub or Pool stores, it's call spa-flex

Hot Tub or Pool stores, it's call spa-flex
Forum: Reef 02-07-2010, 05:13 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 16,135
Posted By sphelps
As far as the patent issue if concerned I'm...

As far as the patent issue if concerned I'm pretty sure you could still build and market another LED fixture pretty easily. But in order to do so you'll have to have some obvious difference and fork...
Forum: Reef 02-07-2010, 05:04 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 16,135
Posted By sphelps
Yes I've seen some nice thanks that use LEDs as...

Yes I've seen some nice thanks that use LEDs as supplemental to halides and/or T5s. LEDs can create the spotlight effect which is very nice. I agree and see potential as supplemental but not so much...
Forum: Reef 02-07-2010, 04:57 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 16,135
Posted By sphelps
Those don't support LED potential in my books,...

Those don't support LED potential in my books, first one has no sign of any high light demanding corals and that fixture has 400 LEDS which is at least 400Ws, if that's a 6 foot tank then I think 10...
Forum: Reef 02-07-2010, 12:19 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 16,135
Posted By sphelps
So what's the issue? Are you looking to build and...

So what's the issue? Are you looking to build and market LED fixtures and retro fits? If not I would let the people that want to worry about that. I assure you there is always a way around patents...
Forum: Reef 02-06-2010, 04:44 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,630
Posted By sphelps
It's the coloration, in the ocean bright colors...

It's the coloration, in the ocean bright colors mean poisonous or bad tasting which protects the species. Sea slugs use the same type of defense.
Forum: Reef 02-06-2010, 04:31 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 16,135
Posted By sphelps
No company with half a brain would sue a guy who...

No company with half a brain would sue a guy who built a similar product for personal use in his garage. If you're that worried maybe don't be so quick to show off your new light online with detailed...
Forum: Reef 02-06-2010, 03:56 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 16,135
Posted By sphelps
I'm a little confused and don't see a problem...

I'm a little confused and don't see a problem from my point of view

1) You don't have to worry about any patent infringement if you're just building your own fixture, only if you're manufacturing...
Forum: Reef 02-06-2010, 03:30 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,630
Posted By sphelps
Sounds about right :wink: I agree with what...

Sounds about right :wink:

I agree with what you said about mandarins though, I don't believe there is much out there that will pick on them. There coloration seems to work well as a defense...
Forum: Tank Journal 02-05-2010, 11:40 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
Posted By sphelps
Is that what she said? It's not the size that...

Is that what she said? It's not the size that matters, it's what you do with it.
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 02-05-2010, 10:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,107
Posted By sphelps
I've setup and maintain a system which is similar...

I've setup and maintain a system which is similar to what you describe. It uses a Profilux controller which is located in the basement with the sump. One power bar is upstairs with the display tank...
Forum: Calgary 02-05-2010, 10:04 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,117
Posted By sphelps
Location is key in Calgary at this point and...

Location is key in Calgary at this point and you're better off spending more money on rent for a spot in high traffic. If you cheap out and go somewhere isolated you'll have to spend the difference...
Forum: Calgary 02-05-2010, 07:32 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,117
Posted By sphelps
Being originally from Calgary and seeing how well...

Being originally from Calgary and seeing how well Big Als use to do, a south store would definitely do well.

South Calgary is huge and has large market potential for salt water. People in the...
Forum: Tank Journal 02-05-2010, 05:54 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
Posted By sphelps
Pictures of the stand, almost done. ...

Pictures of the stand, almost done.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/new%20tank/Jan%202010/Stand.jpg
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Forum: Reef 02-05-2010, 03:15 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,630
Posted By sphelps
I don't see any reasons why those fish wouldn't...

I don't see any reasons why those fish wouldn't make suitable tank mates.
Forum: Lounge 02-05-2010, 03:10 PM
Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,618,646
Posted By sphelps
Old manufacturing methods resulted in...

Old manufacturing methods resulted in inconsistent thickness and installation methods created the preference to place the thicker side down.

http://www.glassnotes.com/WindowPanes.html
...
Forum: Lounge 02-05-2010, 02:22 PM
Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,618,646
Posted By sphelps
Turns out glass is an amorphous solid and not a...

Turns out glass is an amorphous solid and not a liquid (these are not the same). The stories of old windows being thicker at the bottom and that glass flows slowly as a high viscous fluid is a myth....
Forum: Lounge 02-05-2010, 12:03 AM
Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,618,646
Posted By sphelps
Is glass a liquid or a solid?

Is glass a liquid or a solid?
Forum: Reef 02-04-2010, 07:42 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,630
Posted By sphelps
Good for you buddy :thumb:

Good for you buddy :thumb:
Forum: Reef 02-04-2010, 07:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,877
Posted By sphelps
I'd look into a combination of 1 & 2. Save up and...

I'd look into a combination of 1 & 2. Save up and get yourself a nice MH&T5 combo fixture and you'll get the best of both worlds. The good fixtures are made from aluminum and don't use fans which is...
Forum: Reef 02-04-2010, 02:39 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,630
Posted By sphelps
People tend to overreact with certain fish, they...

People tend to overreact with certain fish, they themselves will keep such fish without a problem but advise others to avoid them or take extreme precautions which are mostly unnecessary. It's for...
Forum: Reef 02-04-2010, 02:20 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,630
Posted By sphelps
That first statement isn't that accurate, but the...

That first statement isn't that accurate, but the second statement is more likely. Mandarins rarely die of starvation due to lack of food, the reasons some don't make it is related more to the second...
Forum: Reef 02-03-2010, 10:05 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,630
Posted By sphelps
I'm not sure I see much point in staying up all...

I'm not sure I see much point in staying up all night counting bugs on the glass but that's just me. I've always found mandarins very easy to care for and provided you've got enough established rock...
Forum: Reef 02-03-2010, 02:23 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,630
Posted By sphelps
Yeah you should be fine

Yeah you should be fine
Forum: DIY 02-03-2010, 12:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,256
Posted By sphelps
Lot's of tanks are made from 1/4", unless your...

Lot's of tanks are made from 1/4", unless your overflow is bigger than 40 gallons I wouldn't worry about it.
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