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Forum: Reef 06-25-2009, 02:59 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,234
Posted By sphelps
I have the same test kit but I never found it...

I have the same test kit but I never found it that difficult to read, I think lower concentrations may be harder to read as they are whiter but once you get it up to around 350 to 400 you may find it...
Forum: Tank Journal 06-25-2009, 02:44 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
Posted By sphelps
Good advice, yes I will eventually be connecting...

Good advice, yes I will eventually be connecting up a bailing system to the profilux.
Forum: Reef 06-24-2009, 07:28 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,234
Posted By sphelps
Potassium is a key element but more so for SPS...

Potassium is a key element but more so for SPS corals. Low potassium can lead to color fading, lower growth and even STN. All salts contain potassium but usually at around 300ppm, natural sea water...
Forum: Tank Journal 06-24-2009, 07:04 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
Posted By sphelps
Thanks, yes I have 2mm rubber

Thanks, yes I have 2mm rubber
Forum: Polls 06-24-2009, 06:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,213
Posted By sphelps
1. 5-10% weekly 2. Fresh

1. 5-10% weekly
2. Fresh
Forum: Tank Journal 06-24-2009, 06:46 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
Posted By sphelps
Thanks but I assure you stress and fatigue are...

Thanks but I assure you stress and fatigue are high on my end to. For me the equipment side of things is fairly easy because I've done it so many times but the rock and livestock part is just brutal...
Forum: Tank Journal 06-24-2009, 02:49 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
Posted By sphelps
I decided to hook up a temporary sump until the I...

I decided to hook up a temporary sump until the I get a chance to build the new one. The skimmer will go in tonight.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/new%20tank/DSC_3859.jpg
Forum: DIY 06-23-2009, 06:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,421
Posted By sphelps
1.5" won't give enough clearance between the pipe...

1.5" won't give enough clearance between the pipe and the coupling for flow, you're better off with the 1.25", you should still be able top to push around 1000 gph through it.
Forum: Tank Journal 06-23-2009, 04:02 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
Posted By sphelps
Thanks, I'd say about 16" long, it's big...

Thanks, I'd say about 16" long, it's big :surprise:
Forum: Tank Journal 06-23-2009, 03:54 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
Posted By sphelps
Got the rock work roughed in and the light...

Got the rock work roughed in and the light fixture up last night. Still have to build a sump, plumb it and skin the stand, among other things.

Here's a FTS...
Forum: DIY 06-23-2009, 02:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,421
Posted By sphelps
I second the HGB but use larger piping. ...

I second the HGB but use larger piping.

1.25" pipe
2" coupling
1.25" x 2" bushing
1.25" cap

These work best for smaller overflows or when space is tight. I also never use the tubing, I just...
Forum: Central Alberta Aquarium Club 06-22-2009, 10:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 19,552
Posted By sphelps
haha, you get what you pay for. I would never in...

haha, you get what you pay for. I would never in a million years cheap out on something that could destroy your house in a second if it fails. I also wouldn't setup something so elaborate just...
Forum: Photography 06-22-2009, 07:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,488
Posted By sphelps
I have a G9 and I find it works really well. You...

I have a G9 and I find it works really well. You should be shooting in aperture priority mode with the lowest number possible (your f number) and keep the ISO low. Either 100 or 200 at the most,...
Forum: Tank Journal 06-22-2009, 07:14 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
Posted By sphelps
Ahh you mean Heather, I was staring at the pics...

Ahh you mean Heather, I was staring at the pics for like 20min thinking what reflection of a heater are you talking about! :lol:
Forum: Tank Journal 06-22-2009, 03:08 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
Posted By sphelps
So over the weekend I got the tank built and the...

So over the weekend I got the tank built and the back painted. Got it on the stand in position and filled. I also managed to get all the livestock from the holding tank into the new tank.


These...
Forum: Lounge 06-21-2009, 11:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,531
Posted By sphelps
Crazy, thanks for sharing. By far the best...

Crazy, thanks for sharing.

By far the best show out there!
Forum: Canreef Nano Tank Build Contest #1 06-19-2009, 08:21 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 158,617
Posted By sphelps
Nope, you gotta pick up from my yard if you want...

Nope, you gotta pick up from my yard if you want it, otherwise it's going to landfill next week.
Forum: Canreef Nano Tank Build Contest #1 06-19-2009, 03:40 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 158,617
Posted By sphelps
Free tank

If anyone is interested, the tank I used in the contest is sitting in my backyard. If someone wants to pick it up you can gladly have it for free. It's just the tank itself, no lights, pump or...
Forum: Reef 06-18-2009, 11:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,251
Posted By sphelps
Repairing aquariums isn't always a good idea....

Repairing aquariums isn't always a good idea. Resealing is one thing where you simply remove the bead and re-do it but actually dismantling it completely is often impossible. If the tank isn't...
Forum: Pictures 06-18-2009, 09:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,876
Posted By sphelps
What's the camera model?

What's the camera model?
Forum: Pictures 06-18-2009, 08:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,876
Posted By sphelps
I like your pics but most need a WB correction,...

I like your pics but most need a WB correction, too blue. Does your camera have a custom WB setting? If so have you tried using it yet?
Forum: Lounge 06-18-2009, 04:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,089
Posted By sphelps
Brilliant! I wish I thought of that.

Brilliant! I wish I thought of that.
Forum: Tank Journal 06-18-2009, 04:26 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
Posted By sphelps
$1200 It's 12mm glass, 3 sides starphire, all...

$1200
It's 12mm glass, 3 sides starphire, all edges polished, 4 holes in the base.
Forum: Tank Journal 06-18-2009, 02:54 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 100,614
Posted By sphelps
I guess not but it will be nice in it's own way. ...

I guess not but it will be nice in it's own way.

Here's a sneak peak at the glass going together

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/photo-1.jpg
...
Forum: Reef 06-17-2009, 04:15 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,725
Posted By sphelps
Your wife, who secretly hates fish tanks, 5'...

Your wife, who secretly hates fish tanks, 5' 10"
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