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Forum: DIY 03-17-2009, 11:09 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 20,518
Posted By sphelps
Sorry but you folks are incorrect. First off more...

Sorry but you folks are incorrect. First off more pressure doesn't mean more flow, yes the smaller the pipe the more pressure, head pressure so less flow. Actual head pressure is only a function of...
Forum: DIY 03-17-2009, 09:36 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 20,518
Posted By sphelps
No sir, you are not correct :mrgreen: ...

No sir, you are not correct :mrgreen:

Actually head pressure is equal to density x gravity x height. The diameter of the pipe doesn't actually effect head pressure, only the height difference...
Forum: Canreef Nano Tank Build Contest #1 03-16-2009, 08:20 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 89,189
Posted By sphelps
Yeah that's kind of why I switched up my tank a...

Yeah that's kind of why I switched up my tank a little in the beginning, going with frags didn't make much sense with the 6 month time frame and the budget pricing worked more in the favor of larger...
Forum: Lounge 03-16-2009, 07:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,615
Posted By sphelps
Well said, but even then I personally wouldn't...

Well said, but even then I personally wouldn't even take it. This guy must be one of those experts I keep hearing about.
Forum: Pictures 03-16-2009, 06:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,958
Posted By sphelps
Awesome looking horse you got there! Is he eating...

Awesome looking horse you got there! Is he eating well?

I vote against the macro in the display tank as it'll take over and just cause problems. If he's eating frozen food you don't need a crazy...
Forum: Canreef Nano Tank Build Contest #1 03-16-2009, 03:59 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 158,617
Posted By sphelps
I actually wanted a sphinx but the gf would never...

I actually wanted a sphinx but the gf would never allow it so I went with a Devon. I think I made the right choice by the sounds of things :biggrin: His mother however was actually half sphinx.
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Forum: Canreef Nano Tank Build Contest #1 03-16-2009, 03:47 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 81,999
Posted By sphelps
Haha, I know what you mean I did the same one...

Haha, I know what you mean I did the same one month, it's crazy how sensitive these little tanks are. Never the less the tank looks awesome, black sand is still clean!
Forum: Canreef Nano Tank Build Contest #1 03-16-2009, 03:44 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 77,557
Posted By sphelps
Looking great, your picture matches your theme...

Looking great, your picture matches your theme perfectly!
Forum: Canreef Nano Tank Build Contest #1 03-16-2009, 03:42 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 89,189
Posted By sphelps
So what exactly would you have done differently?...

So what exactly would you have done differently? Livestock or setup?

Tank looks good BTW! I'm not sure why you think it doesn't compare cause I think it's one of the best for sure.
Forum: Canreef Nano Tank Build Contest #1 03-16-2009, 03:22 AM
Replies: 246
Views: 158,617
Posted By sphelps
Actually since I got the octopus I've placed the...

Actually since I got the octopus I've placed the fixture directly on top of the tank to prevent the lid from being lifted up (safe measure). So there isn't much problem supporting the cat which only...
Forum: Canreef Nano Tank Build Contest #1 03-15-2009, 11:45 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 158,617
Posted By sphelps
I got him from friends in Martensville,...

I got him from friends in Martensville, Saskatchewan. He was from their first Devon litter. I believe they plan on doing one more then focusing more in sphinx. I can get you their email if you're...
Forum: Canreef Nano Tank Build Contest #1 03-15-2009, 10:49 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 158,617
Posted By sphelps
Mine is still young around 13 weeks. So tell me...

Mine is still young around 13 weeks. So tell me do they ever settle down? This one is completely insane and driving me nuts!
Forum: Canreef Nano Tank Build Contest #1 03-15-2009, 10:48 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 158,617
Posted By sphelps
I'm just happy when he's sleeping, it could be in...

I'm just happy when he's sleeping, it could be in the tank for all I care :wink:
But seriously no harm no foul, the light's warm and he has no fur.
Forum: Canreef Nano Tank Build Contest #1 03-15-2009, 10:46 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 158,617
Posted By sphelps
Yes

Yes
Forum: Canreef Nano Tank Build Contest #1 03-15-2009, 10:20 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 158,617
Posted By sphelps
March 15th 2009 FTS

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/Nano Contest/march09/2357513e.jpg

Budget is also up to date
Forum: Saskatchewan 03-14-2009, 03:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,917
Posted By sphelps
welcome, I hope you like cold weather :mrgreen: ...

welcome, I hope you like cold weather :mrgreen:

Bayside is awesome, it's a little smaller than some bigger chains but honestly the best LFS you'll ever find, especially for rare livestock. 95% of...
Forum: Pictures 03-12-2009, 03:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,170
Posted By sphelps
The eel isn't always out, only sometimes and...

The eel isn't always out, only sometimes and always when food is in the tank. And yes that rhino is awesome. Did I mention everything is feeding exceptionally well on frozen food?
Forum: Pictures 03-12-2009, 04:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,170
Posted By sphelps
aaah.. yeah! My next project will be removing all...

aaah.. yeah! My next project will be removing all the soft corals in the tank just sticking to clams and nice LPS.

Thanks again for the comments folks
Forum: Reef 03-12-2009, 02:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,155
Posted By sphelps
haha, yellow tang. I guess you pulled the really...

haha, yellow tang. I guess you pulled the really short straw :wink:
Forum: Pictures 03-12-2009, 02:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,170
Posted By sphelps
A couple pics from the tank

FTS
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/DSC_2694.jpg

Aussie Acans
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/DSC_2690.jpg

Plate Coral...
Forum: Pictures 03-11-2009, 07:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,170
Posted By sphelps
Pretty hard to photoshop a video wouldn't you...

Pretty hard to photoshop a video wouldn't you say? :wink:

The ribbon eel is the oldest, probably around 2 years. The lionfish would be next at just over a year. Then the frogfish and engineer goby...
Forum: Pictures 03-11-2009, 04:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,170
Posted By sphelps
Yes they are all "reef safe" in terms of corals....

Yes they are all "reef safe" in terms of corals. Pretty much everything except the seahorse will probably eat some kind of shrimp, crab or snail.
Forum: Pictures 03-11-2009, 03:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,170
Posted By sphelps
Engineer Goby is the most common name, also...

Engineer Goby is the most common name, also sometimes called a convict goby.
http://www.petsolutions.com/images/200/124800L.jpg
Latin name is Pholidichthys leucotaenia.

Cool fish/eel but it...
Forum: Pictures 03-11-2009, 02:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,170
Posted By sphelps
Big happy family (Video)

Click here for video (http://www.facebook.com/v/68286609531)
Forum: Reef 03-11-2009, 05:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,155
Posted By sphelps
If a dwarf angle is going to pick on corals it...

If a dwarf angle is going to pick on corals it will most likely be open brains, scolys and similar. Most I've seen will always pick on these corals but leave others alone. I've got a potters and a...
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