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Forum: Reef 10-08-2009, 10:31 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 15,766
Posted By sphelps
Skimmers are a funny thing, honestly no matter...

Skimmers are a funny thing, honestly no matter what type of skimmer you have you will have issues with it. This is because skimmer performance is based on so many variables we can't even begin to...
Forum: Reef 10-08-2009, 08:56 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 15,766
Posted By sphelps
The RDIIs have been recalled, it was brand new to...

The RDIIs have been recalled, it was brand new to the NA market and obviously there was an issue adapting the pump to fit NA requirements. It's unfortunate but being innovative enough to provide the...
Forum: Reef 10-08-2009, 08:24 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 15,766
Posted By sphelps
A good point but I see more to a sump than a...

A good point but I see more to a sump than a skimmer. A higher return increases tank flow and reduces the demand for supplemental in tank flow, a big plus in my books. Also more flow increases...
Forum: Reef 10-08-2009, 06:49 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 15,766
Posted By sphelps
It appears that some suppliers are listing the...

It appears that some suppliers are listing the Dart Gold as discontinued??

The problem with Reeflo pumps is that they are notorious for break downs. I used two darts on my previous tank, one on...
Forum: Tank Journal 10-08-2009, 05:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,589
Posted By sphelps
:suspicious: Have to say that that isn't the...

:suspicious: Have to say that that isn't the smartest thing I've read today. I love the ingenuity of your build but I can't see this being a real reliable and stable system. Perhaps one would be...
Forum: Pictures 10-08-2009, 04:02 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,047
Posted By sphelps
I remember, very nice!

I remember, very nice!
Forum: Reef 10-08-2009, 03:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,771
Posted By sphelps
If you boil it you'll have to re cure it, and I...

If you boil it you'll have to re cure it, and I don't mean in regards to growing new bacteria. Everything in and on the rock will obviously die, you'll need to soak the rock in either fresh or salt...
Forum: Reef 10-08-2009, 03:38 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 15,766
Posted By sphelps
Red Dragon 10 m3 fits your requirements, not sure...

Red Dragon 10 m3 fits your requirements, not sure about your budget though. I'm running a 6.5 and I can't even tell it's on unless I place my hand on it. It runs very cool and has very little...
Forum: Photography 10-08-2009, 04:37 AM
Replies: 28
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Views: 21,376
Posted By sphelps
Nope

Nope
Forum: Reef 10-07-2009, 11:46 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,471
Posted By sphelps
Looks deepwater to me, other than that can't...

Looks deepwater to me, other than that can't help. You may get better results here (http://reefcentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=482)
Forum: Reef 10-07-2009, 10:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,193
Posted By sphelps
I use to get about a year out of my 10lb when I...

I use to get about a year out of my 10lb when I had it, then I switched to 5lb to save space which for some reason would only last about 2 months. No leaks, same tank, same reactor.

So I would...
Forum: Photography 10-07-2009, 09:48 PM
Replies: 28
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Views: 21,376
Posted By sphelps
Only way is to go top down or through the side....

Only way is to go top down or through the side. You have to have the lens perfectly perpendicular to the glass to get a good clear macro. Unfortunately with curved glass this is impossible, which is...
Forum: Marine Fish 10-07-2009, 09:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,358
Posted By sphelps
I don't think they would hurt it. Although my...

I don't think they would hurt it. Although my lion hasn't shown any aggression towards other fish I have seen it show defense. I had a puffer recently, which turned out to be quite aggressive, and I...
Forum: Marine Fish 10-07-2009, 07:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,358
Posted By sphelps
What kind of tank mates did you want to keep with...

What kind of tank mates did you want to keep with it? Pretty sure you can keep pretty much anything provided it's not small enough to become food. I've had mine for about 2 years now, quite timid and...
Forum: Tank Journal 10-06-2009, 09:41 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
Posted By sphelps
haha thanks! I was planning on painting all the...

haha thanks! I was planning on painting all the plumbing red, it can all be removed with unions, but it's one of those things I haven't done yet :redface:
Forum: Pictures 10-06-2009, 07:05 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,047
Posted By sphelps
ahh, beat me to it :bad-word:

ahh, beat me to it :bad-word:
Forum: Pictures 10-06-2009, 07:04 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,047
Posted By sphelps
It's a Cynarina, often called a button coral.

It's a Cynarina, often called a button coral.
Forum: Polls 10-06-2009, 06:07 PM
Replies: 23
Poll: RO/or no RO
Views: 8,269
Posted By sphelps
Your filtration needs are completely dependent on...

Your filtration needs are completely dependent on your water source, many people using RO don't need to as their water source is good, others do. Here in Saskatoon I get a TDS around 200 from the...
Forum: Pictures 10-06-2009, 04:59 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,047
Posted By sphelps
Couple closed brains because I can't compete with...

Couple closed brains because I can't compete with all these awesome open brains :wink:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/new%20tank/oct%202009/Oct2009_1.jpg
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Forum: Tank Journal 10-06-2009, 04:54 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
Posted By sphelps
Update

It's been a while but thought I'd post a little update.

Last week I introduced a clam from another tank. The clam spawned in the previous owners tank and was becoming an issue so I removed it. I...
Forum: Reef 10-06-2009, 03:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,074
Posted By sphelps
Kind of a moo point since it's a completely...

Kind of a moo point since it's a completely different industry, wouldn't you say? We don't require verified species and documentation when we by from stores. The point is it looks like a hybrid...
Forum: Reef 10-06-2009, 04:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,335
Posted By sphelps
Interesting, but with such a serious issue I have...

Interesting, but with such a serious issue I have to ask why you haven't returned the pump?
Forum: Reef 10-06-2009, 12:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,074
Posted By sphelps
Likely got blown out of proportion, the internet...

Likely got blown out of proportion, the internet has that ability. The use of the term hybrid is very common in livestock sales, especially in the states, doesn't mean anything.
Forum: Reef 10-05-2009, 11:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,074
Posted By sphelps
When you got something that looks that good and...

When you got something that looks that good and original you can call it whatever you want. It looks like a hybrid so that's good enough, after all a purple monster isn't a real purple monster :lol:...
Forum: Reef 10-05-2009, 10:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,081
Posted By sphelps
LPS are difficult to keep in an SPS tank because...

LPS are difficult to keep in an SPS tank because they are somewhat opposites, LPS like lower light and lower flow, they also require feeding to stay healthy which is why they can do better in higher...
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