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Forum: Marine Fish 03-26-2009, 01:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,841
Posted By sphelps
I had one for about a year before I sold the tank...

I had one for about a year before I sold the tank and all its contents.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/Picture005-1.jpg

It did swim around in the day on occasion but not very...
Forum: Lounge 03-20-2009, 11:25 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 35,899
Posted By sphelps
Wait until next year, they'll be cheaper. Just...

Wait until next year, they'll be cheaper. Just look at the pricing for the charger which is basically the same car.
Forum: Lounge 03-20-2009, 06:12 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 35,899
Posted By sphelps
All I know is if I didn't have a fish tank I'd be...

All I know is if I didn't have a fish tank I'd be driving a Challenger SRT right now :frusty:
Forum: Reef 03-20-2009, 06:07 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,147
Posted By sphelps
I still don't get it, I have a 50 gallon tank...

I still don't get it, I have a 50 gallon tank with a single 1/2" return pushing around 300-400gph and all my LPS and soft corals have done very well. Recently put 6 clams in there as well which are...
Forum: Lounge 03-20-2009, 05:56 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 35,899
Posted By sphelps
I have a golf and hate it, terrible car....

I have a golf and hate it, terrible car. Especially in the winter.
Forum: Canreef Nano Tank Build Contest #1 03-20-2009, 04:41 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 158,617
Posted By sphelps
Thanks, got one more for you ...

Thanks, got one more for you

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/Nano%20Contest/d9fa5d1d.jpg
Forum: Reef 03-20-2009, 01:51 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,147
Posted By sphelps
I'd skip the closed loop and just go with...

I'd skip the closed loop and just go with 400-500gph through the sump, a 10x turnover is more than enough for lps. That closed loop will only complicate things and give little benefit. Keep it simple...
Forum: Lounge 03-20-2009, 01:46 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 35,899
Posted By sphelps
a little of both, but still newer than yours. ...

a little of both, but still newer than yours.

Wes you're such a show off! But like me you want something new, admit it :wink:
Forum: Canreef Nano Tank Build Contest #1 03-20-2009, 01:40 AM
Replies: 246
Views: 158,617
Posted By sphelps
Thanks! All should be good now.

Thanks! All should be good now.
Forum: Canreef Nano Tank Build Contest #1 03-19-2009, 11:29 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 158,617
Posted By sphelps
Couple more pics

Can you see it?
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/Nano%20Contest/811fa12e.jpg

Camouflage
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/Nano%20Contest/1c3f0810.jpg

Next to my...
Forum: Lounge 03-19-2009, 09:56 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 35,899
Posted By sphelps
Here's mine, I never drive it these days though,...

Here's mine, I never drive it these days though, getting a little too old for it :lol:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/side.jpg
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Forum: Canreef Nano Tank Build Contest #1 03-19-2009, 08:25 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 158,617
Posted By sphelps
Some feeding pictures of the octopus

On top of the clam
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/Nano%20Contest/15c4715a.jpg

Thinking....
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/Nano%20Contest/169c743a.jpg
...
Forum: Reef 03-19-2009, 01:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,348
Posted By sphelps
Try keeping your tank at 26.5C instead of 25.5C....

Try keeping your tank at 26.5C instead of 25.5C. You should notice a smaller fluctuation. Probably will still only reach 27.5C max.
Forum: DIY 03-18-2009, 06:15 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 20,518
Posted By sphelps
You mean there is no head loss from a result of...

You mean there is no head loss from a result of height difference but there are still losses resulting from fiction and restrictions which add to head pressure. Power heads on the other hand could be...
Forum: DIY 03-18-2009, 06:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 20,518
Posted By sphelps
What tends to happen when people figure out...

What tends to happen when people figure out they're wrong is they go on and on about something completely irrelevant as a means to justify their original statement. We can't always be right so when...
Forum: DIY 03-18-2009, 03:38 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 20,518
Posted By sphelps
Cat urine glows under a black-light :bananalama:

Cat urine glows under a black-light :bananalama:
Forum: Canreef Nano Tank Build Contest #1 03-18-2009, 03:26 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 158,617
Posted By sphelps
Yes, you can check the first post for updates on...

Yes, you can check the first post for updates on livestock. :biggrin: means it's doing really well, :sad: means it's dead, nothing means it's doing OK.
Forum: DIY 03-18-2009, 04:30 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 20,518
Posted By sphelps
Adding a nozzle will increase dynamic pressure...

Adding a nozzle will increase dynamic pressure within the nozzle and increase the head pressure on the pump, but this will result in less flow on a centrifugal pump. In addition as stated positive...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 03-18-2009, 03:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,542
Posted By sphelps
I don't have any links but you should be able to...

I don't have any links but you should be able to find a glass aquarium in about that shape and size locally at one of the many stores in Vancouver.
Forum: DIY 03-18-2009, 02:52 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 20,518
Posted By sphelps
:biggrin:

:biggrin:
Forum: DIY 03-18-2009, 02:50 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 20,518
Posted By sphelps
Bernoulli's equation can be used in all kinds of...

Bernoulli's equation can be used in all kinds of fluid mechanics, including pipe flow.
Forum: DIY 03-18-2009, 02:48 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 20,518
Posted By sphelps
haha, only as a last resort :wink:

haha, only as a last resort :wink:
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 03-18-2009, 12:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,542
Posted By sphelps
Are you set on acrylic? I know I've seen lots of...

Are you set on acrylic? I know I've seen lots of standard glass tanks in about the same shape and size you're looking for.
Forum: DIY 03-18-2009, 12:12 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 20,518
Posted By sphelps
Well you started off your post by saying you...

Well you started off your post by saying you agreed with the fact that larger diameter pipe means more water weight and therefore less flow. Your next statement seemed to be your argument on why you...
Forum: DIY 03-17-2009, 11:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 20,518
Posted By sphelps
If you folks are still in doubt just try playing...

If you folks are still in doubt just try playing around with that calculator on RC, link posted above. You will see that increasing the pipe size can dramatically decrease head pressure depending on...
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