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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 04-20-2009, 06:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,260
Posted By sphelps
Neither, I'm moving. I will setup again.

Neither, I'm moving. I will setup again.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 04-20-2009, 04:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,260
Posted By sphelps
Any Saskatoon interest in 3' cube setup (SOLD)

Looking for interest in my setup that will be up for sale in the next month or two. The details:

Top Aquarium:

36x36x24 Euro Braced starphire glass tank (excellent cond.)
back centered...
Forum: DIY 04-19-2009, 05:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,686
Posted By sphelps
I've used the 7s to fire four 3' bulbs, four 4'...

I've used the 7s to fire four 3' bulbs, four 4' bulbs and two 5' bulbs. All worked well. I've also used it to overdrive two 3' and 4' bulbs but not sure the results where that great.
Forum: Ottawa Inverts 04-19-2009, 04:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,740
Posted By sphelps
http://images12.fotki.com/v237/photos/2/269729/427...

http://images12.fotki.com/v237/photos/2/269729/4270735/IMG_3222-vi.jpg (http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1619856&highlight=sunpower)
Forum: Ottawa Inverts 04-19-2009, 03:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,740
Posted By sphelps
Also interested in dimensions, mainly width and...

Also interested in dimensions, mainly width and height of the 6 bulb fixture.
Forum: Canreef Nano Tank Build Contest #2 04-18-2009, 12:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 23,797
Posted By sphelps
I feel you man, I did everything I could to get a...

I feel you man, I did everything I could to get a little more time for everyone but I just couldn't do, basically got kicked off the subject. I wouldn't blame JD though, he had a tough job and in the...
Forum: DIY 04-17-2009, 06:12 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 14,324
Posted By sphelps
Looks like $2200 for a storage tank and pump...

Looks like $2200 for a storage tank and pump :confused:
Forum: DIY 04-17-2009, 02:22 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 14,324
Posted By sphelps
I'm not sure how any solenoid valves will hold up...

I'm not sure how any solenoid valves will hold up in saltwater, but for fresh water top off you can use Rainbird sprinkler valves which run on 24VAC so you'll need an adapter. These valves come with...
Forum: Canreef Nano Tank Build Contest #2 04-17-2009, 04:20 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 76,249
Posted By sphelps
I don't see much point for a discussion thread if...

I don't see much point for a discussion thread if you can't simply discuss. Just remember we're all friends here so if you find something offensive I'm sure it's not suppose to be :razz:
Forum: Canreef Nano Tank Build Contest #2 04-17-2009, 04:18 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 76,249
Posted By sphelps
Quite the deal, where from?

Quite the deal, where from?
Forum: Canreef Nano Tank Build Contest #2 04-17-2009, 03:41 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 76,249
Posted By sphelps
profilux basic starter kit is around $600 plus...

profilux basic starter kit is around $600 plus another $600 for a 4 pump kit, so I'm assuming you're talking about a stand alone dosing kit? Either way not something you would see on a nano contest...
Forum: DIY 04-17-2009, 03:35 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 14,324
Posted By sphelps
The saturation point is about 25%, and if you...

The saturation point is about 25%, and if you maintain temperature it should not precipitate. So volume vise you should be able to mix 7.5 gallons of water with 2.5 gallons of salt at room temp....
Forum: DIY 04-17-2009, 03:26 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 14,324
Posted By sphelps
Many of the atos I've installed including the one...

Many of the atos I've installed including the one I use is actually a profilux, it's a single float which uses a maximum on time for safety. You can connect other floats to control the ato in other...
Forum: Canreef Nano Tank Build Contest #2 04-17-2009, 02:52 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 76,249
Posted By sphelps
I can't see anyone anyone connecting a profilux...

I can't see anyone anyone connecting a profilux and 4 pump dosing to a nano for a contest, that's well over a thousand dollar investment. You might be looking too far into this.
Forum: DIY 04-17-2009, 02:46 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 14,324
Posted By sphelps
A profilux could do it, in fact it could do it...

A profilux could do it, in fact it could do it and add multiple safety to it. You can also set delay time on the float response which could eliminate the need for higher salinity content in the...
Forum: DIY 04-17-2009, 02:41 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 14,324
Posted By sphelps
are you taking about supersaturation?

are you taking about supersaturation?
Forum: DIY 04-17-2009, 02:40 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 14,324
Posted By sphelps
Yeah that works if you run that style of top off,...

Yeah that works if you run that style of top off, I however don't usually use such systems. The systems I use only have one float switch for level control and some have an extra float switch up...
Forum: DIY 04-17-2009, 02:18 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 14,324
Posted By sphelps
I don't think it has any negative effects. I add...

I don't think it has any negative effects. I add the salt to specific chamber which contains a filter floss material which holds the salt and as the return flow passes through it dissolves the salt....
Forum: Canreef Nano Tank Build Contest #2 04-16-2009, 06:48 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 76,249
Posted By sphelps
From some of the recent input another option...

From some of the recent input another option could be total unlimited budget with a limited system volume. You get a total of six months, however the last three months are hands off, no livestock or...
Forum: DIY 04-16-2009, 06:37 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 14,324
Posted By sphelps
If you want to keep a premixed salt storage tank...

If you want to keep a premixed salt storage tank then there is another fairly simple system you can employ.


You essentially have two top off systems, one for fresh water and one for salt water....
Forum: DIY 04-16-2009, 06:12 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 14,324
Posted By sphelps
So do a water change every three weeks. I have a...

So do a water change every three weeks. I have a system setup on my tank similar to what I described earlier but I have to manually activate the pump, this way I can do it whenever I'm available....
Forum: DIY 04-16-2009, 04:29 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 14,324
Posted By sphelps
If you're going to do something like this keep it...

If you're going to do something like this keep it simple. It's not hard to set something up where all you have to do is add a consistent amount of salt on a weekly bases and monitor salinity on a...
Forum: Canreef Nano Tank Build Contest #1 04-16-2009, 04:15 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 266,006
Posted By sphelps
Looking killer buddy, looks like someone is going...

Looking killer buddy, looks like someone is going after most innovative :wink:
Forum: Canreef Nano Tank Build Contest #1 04-16-2009, 04:13 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 82,812
Posted By sphelps
I 2nd that but I could have helped you out if...

I 2nd that but I could have helped you out if just let me know. It's a shame to have to sit this one out after everything is said and done.
Forum: DIY 04-16-2009, 05:08 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 14,324
Posted By sphelps
The trick is automatically adding the salt, you...

The trick is automatically adding the salt, you could keep a storage tank with premixed water but I still don't see that as automatic. I've set one up that was fairly simple but not 100% automatic....
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