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Forum: DIY 10-16-2009, 11:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,295
Posted By sphelps
You could use 6mm, you wouldn't see any...

You could use 6mm, you wouldn't see any deflection from that thickness. I've made a few rimless nanos that are 36 long and 8-10" tall with 6mm. Use 3/8" if you want overkill, but I personally...
Forum: Reef 10-16-2009, 10:40 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 53,599
Posted By sphelps
Hahahaha, get back to work speaking of work...

Hahahaha, get back to work

speaking of work I should really get back to it as well, this is what my desk currently looks like :redface: Cleaned it last week :sad:
...
Forum: Reef 10-16-2009, 10:28 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 53,599
Posted By sphelps
Yes lots of viewers but few writers. What I meant...

Yes lots of viewers but few writers. What I meant to say was these threads often die because it comes down to a couple people saying the same thing over and over again and it would be better if more...
Forum: Reef 10-16-2009, 09:54 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 53,599
Posted By sphelps
Well we could go on forever, I still obviously...

Well we could go on forever, I still obviously don't agree with all your points and you obviously don't agree on mine. We can always find something pick at and spin against one another so before this...
Forum: Reef 10-16-2009, 09:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,148
Posted By sphelps
Currently, gotta be my closed brain, I've had it...

Currently, gotta be my closed brain, I've had it for over 6 years and grew it from a baby. For an idea on size I would say it's currently pretty close to the size of an actual human brain. And yes my...
Forum: Reef 10-16-2009, 08:30 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 53,599
Posted By sphelps
Yes very good but that's over 8 feet of head...

Yes very good but that's over 8 feet of head pressure, it's significant but its a pressure rated pump so flow losses are minimal with added pressure. How much power is that using? Around 300W, ouch!...
Forum: Reef 10-16-2009, 08:02 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 53,599
Posted By sphelps
Vortecs have the advantage of the external motor...

Vortecs have the advantage of the external motor which of course presents limitations however hobbyists have the choice to use them when appropriate and could also use Tunzes which solve many of...
Forum: Reef 10-16-2009, 06:50 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 53,599
Posted By sphelps
Yes and no, same flow rate different velocity....

Yes and no, same flow rate different velocity. The lower velocity and greater spread creates an advantage as simulates natural water movement better.
...
Forum: Reef 10-16-2009, 06:26 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 53,599
Posted By sphelps
Tunzes and Vortecs push flow outwards in an...

Tunzes and Vortecs push flow outwards in an expanding direction, this results in a larger area and therefore a lower velocity. Velocity is not that same as flow rate.
Forum: Reef 10-16-2009, 06:17 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 53,599
Posted By sphelps
Comments like this make me question your design...

Comments like this make me question your design experience, while I wouldn't expect most hobbyists to understand pipe dynamics I would expect an experienced designer to understand some basics...
Forum: Reef 10-16-2009, 04:39 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 53,599
Posted By sphelps
Really? Are you serious? Most of those are even...

Really? Are you serious? Most of those are even out of context and in the rest I even stated it's my preference or my belief or my opinion. I'm pretty sure I'm allowed to have a preference and the...
Forum: Reef 10-16-2009, 03:18 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 53,599
Posted By sphelps
Really? I'm pretty sure I made it clear from the...

Really? I'm pretty sure I made it clear from the start, even in the thread this discussion started in.....
Forum: Reef 10-16-2009, 02:55 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 53,599
Posted By sphelps
Interesting, did you notice that repeatably...

Interesting, did you notice that repeatably mentioned the 10x flow is general guideline tank flow but obviously some tanks require more. I just think it's easier to run 10x through the sump and then...
Forum: Reef 10-16-2009, 02:32 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 53,599
Posted By sphelps
Perhaps you could read things properly before...

Perhaps you could read things properly before making your arguments, if you did you would realize that quote had very little to do with my points. It was only intended to show that 10x is a general...
Forum: Reef 10-16-2009, 02:08 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 53,599
Posted By sphelps
Like I already stated, it takes more experience...

Like I already stated, it takes more experience to run higher flows through overflows properly, it's not for everyone and it's not necessarily better than lower flow. That article is for beginners,...
Forum: Reef 10-16-2009, 01:53 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 53,599
Posted By sphelps
Yes I did notice, did you notice the reasoning...

Yes I did notice, did you notice the reasoning (noise not performance) and the fact it has nothing to do with my argument or why I quoted that? Like I said before some just love to argue but I didn't...
Forum: Reef 10-15-2009, 10:01 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 15,766
Posted By sphelps
I believe it's actually just over 10x Here's...

I believe it's actually just over 10x

Here's the pump curve for the RD 6.5m3 and 8.5m3, some people have asked me about it. Sorry but you'll have to convert :razz:
...
Forum: Reef 10-15-2009, 09:54 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 53,599
Posted By sphelps
I’m not quoting anything from previous posts...

I’m not quoting anything from previous posts because it’s starting to turn into meaningless debates and arguments. Simply quoting selective parts of a statement and arguing only with those parts is...
Forum: Reef 10-15-2009, 02:05 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 15,766
Posted By sphelps
Mr. Wilson got me curious when he mentioned the...

Mr. Wilson got me curious when he mentioned the temperature his pump ran at so I checked mine tonight.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/photo-2.jpg

It's the RD 6.5m3, hottest part...
Forum: Reef 10-14-2009, 10:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,950
Posted By sphelps
I personally just used disposable razor blades...

I personally just used disposable razor blades from HD ($10 for 1000) and my hand.
Problem is you need to replace blades often to avoid scratches and using brands specific to aquariums can get...
Forum: Reef 10-14-2009, 09:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,037
Posted By sphelps
I would agree glass is better suited for the...

I would agree glass is better suited for the traditional SW tank. You can also use starphire glass to help with clarity, tanks weigh a ton anyway with water, and better insulation may not be a good...
Forum: Reef 10-14-2009, 08:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,037
Posted By sphelps
Depends on preference, both have advantages over...

Depends on preference, both have advantages over the other.

Glass for one is harder and doesn't scratch as easy. Glass tanks are often cheaper due to easier construction, thinner material...
Forum: Reef 10-14-2009, 07:58 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 53,599
Posted By sphelps
Would definitely agree, reef tanks are more of an...

Would definitely agree, reef tanks are more of an art form than a science. The science is the easy part but making it all come together is what makes or breaks a tank.
Forum: Reef 10-14-2009, 07:42 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 15,766
Posted By sphelps
True but I believe it's a small market because...

True but I believe it's a small market because prices are high not the opposite, just like any other high end product. It's certainly not for everybody, people have to make their own decisions which...
Forum: Reef 10-14-2009, 07:29 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 53,599
Posted By sphelps
And for good reason, quite often skimmer bodies...

And for good reason, quite often skimmer bodies are very thin to cut down on costs and acrylic can become more brittle from extended use.


Interesting but I see fish poop on the floor as simply...
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