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Forum: Reef 10-05-2009, 09:50 PM
Replies: 12
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Posted By sphelps
Sweet! Looks expensive :surprise:

Sweet! Looks expensive :surprise:
Forum: Pictures 10-05-2009, 09:43 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,047
Posted By sphelps
A couple nice ones I saw diving in Cuba ...

A couple nice ones I saw diving in Cuba

http://www.stevenphelps.ca/getthumb.aspx?img=images/photos/Diving%20in%20Cuba/Cuba_75.jpg&w=498&h=450 ...
Forum: Reef 10-05-2009, 08:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,335
Posted By sphelps
I talked to the Quiet One manufacturer before...

I talked to the Quiet One manufacturer before about a few problems with the pumps, mostly being noise and restarting issues. They stated they both result from overheating which usually is a result of...
Forum: Pictures 10-05-2009, 06:16 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,047
Posted By sphelps
I believe that's it, definitely a lobo over a...

I believe that's it, definitely a lobo over a symphy. I don't want to post old pics so I'll get a couple new ones up soon enough. Cheers!
Forum: Pictures 10-05-2009, 06:05 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,047
Posted By sphelps
I'd go with Lobophyllia hemprichii :mrgreen: ...

I'd go with Lobophyllia hemprichii :mrgreen:

http://www.ultimatereef.net/iddb/images/stony/mussidae/lobophyllia4.jpg
Forum: Reef 10-05-2009, 04:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,799
Posted By sphelps
I assumed he meant 1-2 gpd, with 100gpd membrane,...

I assumed he meant 1-2 gpd, with 100gpd membrane, 50 gpd wouldn't be that bad and wouldn't indicate a problem, except that the water pressure is a little low.
Forum: Reef 10-05-2009, 04:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,799
Posted By sphelps
RO membrane could be bad. Recent ones from...

RO membrane could be bad. Recent ones from aquasafe have had faulty RO membranes. I've installed two bad ones this year, in both cases the system would only produce a minute amount of water each day,...
Forum: Reef 10-04-2009, 06:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,366
Posted By sphelps
:lol: So you've invented a pump that cools? Tanks...

:lol: So you've invented a pump that cools? Tanks run around 80, which is about 10 degrees hotter than room temp. Running a pump external increases the temperature gradient and air is still free to...
Forum: Reef 10-04-2009, 01:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,366
Posted By sphelps
Well not exactly, the pump is designed with fins...

Well not exactly, the pump is designed with fins to increase the surface area and therefore the heat exchange allowing the pump to run cooler. I can guarantee the company wouldn't spend the extra...
Forum: Red Coral Aquarium 10-04-2009, 12:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,518
Posted By sphelps
I don't really want to say what can and can't be...

I don't really want to say what can and can't be done or say what is or isn't safe but I've kept away from Euphyllia and similar type corals because they may be a little more aggressive. I have never...
Forum: Reef 10-04-2009, 12:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,366
Posted By sphelps
Probably won't last as long as it'll run hotter.

Probably won't last as long as it'll run hotter.
Forum: Red Coral Aquarium 10-03-2009, 07:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,518
Posted By sphelps
I keep all kinds of LPS and SPS corals with my...

I keep all kinds of LPS and SPS corals with my horse, never had any issues. Also your Duncan looks kinda like a Dendro :wink: but it looks nice and healthy either way.

Dendro ...
Forum: Lounge 10-02-2009, 01:10 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,071
Posted By sphelps
The second you insult someone publicly things...

The second you insult someone publicly things change, I'm not saying you're responsible so get defensive as I'm not looking to fight with anyone. I simply wanted to stick up for the other side as I...
Forum: Lounge 10-02-2009, 12:30 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,071
Posted By sphelps
Yes the cycle of life exists but life conquers...

Yes the cycle of life exists but life conquers death, rock can be replaced, live coral not so easy. Even now when they attempt to rebuild reefs they don't have any problems making the structures to...
Forum: Lounge 10-02-2009, 12:26 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,071
Posted By sphelps
Have fun at your own expense not someone elses...

Have fun at your own expense not someone elses who had no choice. Yes I think someone got hurt, seems people think the author has seen this thread how does he feel? Emails are private, public forums...
Forum: Lounge 10-02-2009, 12:22 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,071
Posted By sphelps
Haha too funny, I knew you'd pick on that part of...

Haha too funny, I knew you'd pick on that part of my post, you got no argument left so you try picking on my wording, classic! It's pretty clear what I meant, dead corals stay the same forever, live...
Forum: Lounge 10-01-2009, 11:03 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,071
Posted By sphelps
Fair enough, I get things for free sometime too,...

Fair enough, I get things for free sometime too, one example are some very nice rare coral frags from good friends. The difference is I don't try and publicly humiliate and insult a guy that doesn't...
Forum: Lounge 10-01-2009, 10:36 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,071
Posted By sphelps
Interesting but I'm not sure I understand your...

Interesting but I'm not sure I understand your logic, if I understand correctly, you're saying that removing one coral that's already dead has the same effect as removing 10 live corals (based on 10%...
Forum: Lounge 10-01-2009, 09:41 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,071
Posted By sphelps
Disagree? So you're saying removing dead corals...

Disagree? So you're saying removing dead corals is worse than removing live corals :neutral:? I'm not saying either is good or perfect, I'm simply saying one is significantly better than the other.
Forum: Lounge 10-01-2009, 04:36 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,071
Posted By sphelps
No I'm not suggesting that, however dead coral...

No I'm not suggesting that, however dead coral doesn't die unlike live coral which has around 10% survival rate. Also removing dead coral from the reefs is much less harmful than removing live coral....
Forum: Lounge 09-30-2009, 03:23 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,071
Posted By sphelps
Quite the opposite actually, I'm not criticizing...

Quite the opposite actually, I'm not criticizing anything unlike others here. I just didn't find it funny, what so ever and I have a hard tell seeing why someone would and take time out of or her day...
Forum: Lounge 09-29-2009, 11:58 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,071
Posted By sphelps
Hilarious :lol:, do you write your own material?...

Hilarious :lol:, do you write your own material? Perhaps we should talk about your prices and how outrageous someone may think they are. How many times have you had a newby over react to a fish that...
Forum: Lounge 09-29-2009, 09:00 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,071
Posted By sphelps
LFSs will often sell small ones which are simply...

LFSs will often sell small ones which are simply the store's die off, finding large ones as indicated is difficult.
Forum: Lounge 09-29-2009, 08:03 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,071
Posted By sphelps
Fairly obvious what he was talking about, I...

Fairly obvious what he was talking about, I hardly think someone would seriously think he was talking about live coral. He clearly stated he didn't want the responsibility of live coral in his tank...
Forum: Marine Fish 09-29-2009, 07:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,846
Posted By sphelps
Had my pony for 1.5 years now and the tank is...

Had my pony for 1.5 years now and the tank is always maintained at 80 but sometimes reaches 84 on really hot days, usually doesn't get much hotter than 82 though.
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