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Forum: Reef 02-27-2014, 12:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,571
Posted By sphelps
Gutter gaurd mesh from hardware stores is pretty...

Gutter gaurd mesh from hardware stores is pretty handy for this, I've zip-tied it over eggcrate for overflows many times in the past.

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Forum: Reef 02-24-2014, 08:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,928
Posted By sphelps
I think some people need to give it a rest, not...

I think some people need to give it a rest, not every thread about lighting needs to become a LED vs whatever thread. Seriously not even close to what the thread is about yet here we are. The first...
Forum: Lounge 02-23-2014, 04:31 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,250
Posted By sphelps
When we walk into a LFS my wife be like "hold the...

When we walk into a LFS my wife be like "hold the baby, I got this"
Forum: Reef 02-20-2014, 05:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,742
Posted By sphelps
The Zeovit method requires water changes, I...

The Zeovit method requires water changes, I believe the guide states 10% per week to maintain the element balance. As far as bailing goes the idea is to increase stability between water changes,...
Forum: Lounge 02-18-2014, 12:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,431
Posted By sphelps
Crappy deal, keep in mind no matter what anyone...

Crappy deal, keep in mind no matter what anyone tells you, you can't patch knock down. If you do it will clearly be visible so the whole ceiling will need to be redone.
Forum: DIY 02-17-2014, 10:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,529
Posted By sphelps
I have a few of those exact boards lying around...

I have a few of those exact boards lying around if need more. I could never get them to work properly with my profilux.
Forum: Lounge 02-17-2014, 10:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,431
Posted By sphelps
Bummer. As long as you don't have knock down...

Bummer. As long as you don't have knock down texture on your ceiling it's not a huge deal to remove the damaged portion and patch in new drywall. For the carpet, unless stained, I'd just replace the...
Forum: Reef 02-17-2014, 02:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,394
Posted By sphelps
What's the rock worth? Why not just toss it and...

What's the rock worth? Why not just toss it and cut your loses?
Forum: POTM Entries & Votings 02-06-2014, 03:04 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 36,688
Posted By sphelps
It can be both, we get more photos this way :razz:

It can be both, we get more photos this way :razz:
Forum: POTM Entries & Votings 02-06-2014, 02:10 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 36,688
Posted By sphelps
Got to get my popularity up, apparently it's all...

Got to get my popularity up, apparently it's all that matters :biggrin:
Forum: POTM Entries & Votings 02-06-2014, 12:14 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 36,688
Posted By sphelps
Well I tried to turn the statement around into...

Well I tried to turn the statement around into something logical. Sorry but you're wrong, myself winning once should be testament to that :lol:
Forum: POTM Entries & Votings 02-05-2014, 09:02 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 36,688
Posted By sphelps
No it's true, the picture that is the most...

No it's true, the picture that is the most popular will get the most votes, it can't work any other way. It doesn't always come down to image quality, people will vote for whatever image they like...
Forum: Lounge 02-05-2014, 06:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,310
Posted By sphelps
Livestock coverage sounds like insurance...

Livestock coverage sounds like insurance shenanigans to me, how does it work? The value off an established tanks livestock can easily add up to tens of thousands and with really no way to appraise...
Forum: DIY 02-05-2014, 12:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,527
Posted By sphelps
2 60" bulbs vs 4 36" bulbs is typically about $25...

2 60" bulbs vs 4 36" bulbs is typically about $25 difference but it can depend on brand and supplier however this is easily saved on shipping if you can't find 60" bulbs locally which is often the...
Forum: Reef 02-03-2014, 07:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,075
Posted By sphelps
Yeah those fixtures are total junk, none of them...

Yeah those fixtures are total junk, none of them can really be recommended. I'd suggest you buy something modular so you can save money now but have the ability to add more later if you decide it's...
Forum: Tank Journal 02-03-2014, 02:22 AM
Replies: 675
Views: 748,396
Posted By sphelps
Yeap

Yeap
Forum: Tank Journal 02-03-2014, 12:27 AM
Replies: 675
Views: 748,396
Posted By sphelps
FYI I had cyano after my summer neglect, 100%...

FYI I had cyano after my summer neglect, 100% gone within a few days after I started dosing zeobak and zeofood7 again. Didn't even have the reactor up at the time. I suspect the zeovit cyano clean...
Forum: Reef 02-02-2014, 07:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,161
Posted By sphelps
I've come to accept these kinds of mishaps and/or...

I've come to accept these kinds of mishaps and/or crashes are part of this hobby and IMO if you're not willing to accept that yourself then you should quit because it's really just a matter of time....
Forum: Pictures 02-01-2014, 09:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,290
Posted By sphelps
Crazy, I've never seen them that big before, easy...

Crazy, I've never seen them that big before, easy targets I guess :mrgreen:
Forum: Pictures 02-01-2014, 08:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,290
Posted By sphelps
Looks like green bubble tip to me, they spread in...

Looks like green bubble tip to me, they spread in my tank like crazy as well but I've gotten into the habit of treating them like pests and injecting with vinegar, pretty effective.
Forum: Controller and Monitoring Specific 01-30-2014, 11:35 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 31,103
Posted By sphelps
Slow leaks are pretty common for Ca reactors,...

Slow leaks are pretty common for Ca reactors, most people don't even know they have them. Charge your line to double your running pressure, close the tank valve and see if it holds pressure for an...
Forum: Reef 01-29-2014, 03:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,634
Posted By sphelps
To date the budget DC pumps don't have the...

To date the budget DC pumps don't have the greatest track record for being reliable, whether it's the Diablo, Waveline, Speedwave or Jebao they're all the same as far I'm concerned. The good news is...
Forum: Reef 01-29-2014, 03:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,634
Posted By sphelps
DC pump?

DC pump?
Forum: DIY 01-27-2014, 06:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,260
Posted By sphelps
GE I does not come in black, well at least AFAIK....

GE I does not come in black, well at least AFAIK. Also there have been some reported issues with using GE I or II silicone lately so probably best to avoid them. GE SCS1200 is what you want to use.
Forum: Reef 01-27-2014, 04:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,244
Posted By sphelps
I don't think you need to be a professor to...

I don't think you need to be a professor to understand why coast to coast overflows and waves don't mesh well. Power heads are relatively small pumps but can generate waves by pulsing at a certain...
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