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Forum: Reef 04-13-2009, 05:41 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,101
Posted By sphelps
Although the pump will use less power when turned...

Although the pump will use less power when turned back it only goes so far, for example the snapper can only be turned down to 75W and your pump could be around the 200W range for a minimum. Second...
Forum: Reef 04-13-2009, 03:42 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,101
Posted By sphelps
What's funnier is you're using 250W+ to push...

What's funnier is you're using 250W+ to push 1200gph. A snapper will do double that at zero head at a fraction of the power consumption. 250W is over $225 a year and close to 1000 kgs of CO2...
Forum: Reef 04-13-2009, 02:22 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,101
Posted By sphelps
for reference a Dart is 1/8 HP and reeflow pumps...

for reference a Dart is 1/8 HP and reeflow pumps are essentially hot tub pumps however they have different seals so they can be used for saltwater. In addition they are quiet, have you ever been in a...
Forum: Reef 04-12-2009, 11:41 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,101
Posted By sphelps
haha 1/3hp! The reeflow barracuda is smaller and...

haha 1/3hp! The reeflow barracuda is smaller and that pushes 4500gph! Hopefully you didn't purchase a utility or sump pump from Canadian Tire or somewhere similar. Well at least it will sound good...
Forum: Lounge 04-12-2009, 11:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,102
Posted By sphelps
We got the exact same one, it's awesome! Works...

We got the exact same one, it's awesome! Works really well but the pump got noisy quite quickly but I'm sure it's an easy fix. We got tomatoes and peppers going right now.
Forum: POTM 04-11-2009, 05:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,320
Posted By sphelps
haha gross, can we change the pictures on the...

haha gross, can we change the pictures on the front? I don't want to look at that all month :lol:

How about this one :biggrin:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/Cuba/DSC_2193.jpg
Forum: Lounge 04-11-2009, 04:01 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 274,020
Posted By sphelps
Cool snake leezard ...

Cool snake leezard
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/DSC_0243.jpg

Me doing the scuba
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/76dd9137.jpg

Me at grad...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 04-07-2009, 11:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,661
Posted By sphelps
Same ballast as icecap, I've got one of each...

Same ballast as icecap, I've got one of each running the same bulb and reflector type, only difference is the color of the ballast casing, everything else is identical.
Forum: DIY 04-07-2009, 06:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,173
Posted By sphelps
digikey or Eecol Electric maybe? Not sure exactly...

digikey or Eecol Electric maybe? Not sure exactly what you're looking for but Eecol would be local.
Forum: Tank Journal 04-07-2009, 02:14 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 20,483
Posted By sphelps
Your stand is made from a small forest :shocked!:...

Your stand is made from a small forest :shocked!: but I guess no more chances right? :wink:

Looks good, I bet you always wanted a 120 anyway.
Forum: POTM Entries & Votings 04-07-2009, 12:02 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 23,948
Posted By sphelps
My Rhinopias frondosa ...

My Rhinopias frondosa

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/Fish/scorpionfish2.jpg

Taken with a D300 with 60mm micro and SB800 flash.
Forum: Lounge 04-05-2009, 06:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,545
Posted By sphelps
Few people realize that stainless steel can still...

Few people realize that stainless steel can still corrode like any other steel. The key to the corrosion resistance of SS is the high content of chromium as an alloying agent. The chromium in the...
Forum: POTM Entries & Votings 04-05-2009, 05:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,521
Posted By sphelps
What a tie? I demand satisfaction, jk :lol: I'm...

What a tie? I demand satisfaction, jk :lol:
I'm not sure however if this was a good one to win :lol:
Forum: Reef 04-02-2009, 10:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,069
Posted By sphelps
I would cut your losses and toss the whole coral....

I would cut your losses and toss the whole coral. Those corals get infected when damaged and it sounds like it's got the brown jelly already. Even fragging it probably won't help and keeping the...
Forum: Marine Fish 04-02-2009, 03:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,390
Posted By sphelps
haha, yeah I know. I saw it there and tried to...

haha, yeah I know. I saw it there and tried to buy it for you but it was already sold to some guy in Brandon, I figured it was you :mrgreen:
Forum: Marine Fish 04-02-2009, 02:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,390
Posted By sphelps
only fish I've seen eat it are tangs, mostly...

only fish I've seen eat it are tangs, mostly yellow and naso tangs. Not sure of anything smaller other than inverts like crabs and urchins.
Forum: Lounge 04-01-2009, 02:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,509
Posted By sphelps
I'm a horse owner to.. ...

I'm a horse owner to..

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/June%2016%202008/DSC_0296.jpg

:lol: Well this is a fish forum
Forum: Lounge 04-01-2009, 01:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,215
Posted By sphelps
Eddie ...

Eddie
http://photos-g.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-snc1/v2086/186/53/589944531/n589944531_2103702_6002.jpg

Cat fight (http://b.static.ak.fbcdn.net/swf/mvp.swf?8%3A149819=&v=58525861926&ev=0)
...
Forum: Reef 03-31-2009, 06:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,551
Posted By sphelps
I've setup a few tanks with sunlight supply...

I've setup a few tanks with sunlight supply ballasts, they weren't the HQI but they work well with no noticeable noise. Would say they are similar quality to PFO. Keep in mind that they use different...
Forum: Marine Fish 03-30-2009, 07:14 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 32,055
Posted By sphelps
Yes, but not right now with the current setup....

Yes, but not right now with the current setup. I've never lost a fish to a tunze before so I don't want to get another one unless I can be sure it won't happen again. I also want to make sure I have...
Forum: Marine Fish 03-30-2009, 10:50 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 32,055
Posted By sphelps
Death by Tunze, sorry folks.

Death by Tunze, sorry folks.
Forum: Canreef Nano Tank Build Contest #1 03-30-2009, 05:52 AM
Replies: 246
Views: 158,617
Posted By sphelps
One from march 15...

One from march 15 (http://canreef.com/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=399717&postcount=201), nothing has really changed
Forum: Canreef Nano Tank Build Contest #1 03-30-2009, 04:32 AM
Replies: 246
Views: 158,617
Posted By sphelps
Some macros!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/Nano%20Contest/march09/DSC_2938.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/Nano%20Contest/march09/DSC_2940.jpg
...
Forum: Canreef Nano Tank Build Contest #1 03-30-2009, 04:30 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 82,812
Posted By sphelps
Einstein is good, but still only coming out at...

Einstein is good, but still only coming out at night. I gotta lure him out with food with the lights off and then quickly turn them on and snap a few shots before he retreats. But never the less he's...
Forum: Canreef Nano Tank Build Contest #1 03-27-2009, 04:23 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 82,812
Posted By sphelps
Pics look awesome buddy! I guess I'll have to...

Pics look awesome buddy! I guess I'll have to step it up a little and get some macros up as well :wink:

So you just have a straight blue tank now? All 22000K?
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