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Forum: Lounge 01-09-2009, 07:40 PM
Replies: 15
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Posted By sphelps
Moon illusion, the moon always seems larger in...

Moon illusion, the moon always seems larger in angular size when it is near the horizon than when it is high in the sky. In addition the moon does vary in angular size due to the eccentricity of its...
Forum: Pictures 01-09-2009, 03:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,829
Posted By sphelps
Let me know what you want to know, tank...

Let me know what you want to know, tank inhabitants are as follows:
Fu-Man-Chu Lionfish
Frogfish
Rhino Scorpion Fish
Engineer Goby
White Ribbon Eel
H. reidi Seahorse
6 Clams
LPS and Soft...
Forum: Pictures 01-09-2009, 02:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,829
Posted By sphelps
Thanks. The frog fish was once much more...

Thanks. The frog fish was once much more colorful. Over time he has changed his color to better blend into the suroundings, I suspect this is pretty normal behavior. Keeping some bright orange coral...
Forum: Pictures 01-09-2009, 04:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,829
Posted By sphelps
Fitting in nicely :biggrin: ...

Fitting in nicely :biggrin:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/Fish/scorpionandfrogfish.jpg
Forum: Reef 01-07-2009, 07:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,343
Posted By sphelps
Canadian Tire here in Stoon sells Krylon so I...

Canadian Tire here in Stoon sells Krylon so I would assume same deal for CT in Calgary. The key is surface prep, you'll want to use a fine scrub pad to remove all the gloss from the PVC, then the...
Forum: Pictures 01-05-2009, 11:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,779
Posted By sphelps
If you're already using a tripod just try using a...

If you're already using a tripod just try using a higher aperture, and when I say higher I just mean a higher F stop which actually means decreasing the aperture. Sorry for that confusion.
Forum: Pictures 01-05-2009, 10:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,829
Posted By sphelps
Nah, they're buddys :wink: No different than...

Nah, they're buddys :wink:

No different than the Lionfish that's also in there.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/Sept%203%202008/DSC_1305.jpg
Forum: Pictures 01-05-2009, 10:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,779
Posted By sphelps
You can increase your DOF in two ways. First (the...

You can increase your DOF in two ways. First (the easiest) is to simply shoot with a higher aperture, however this may require a tripod due to lower shutter speed or a higher iso. The second way is...
Forum: POTM 01-05-2009, 10:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,965
Posted By sphelps
Sweet pic, perfect for the theme!

Sweet pic, perfect for the theme!
Forum: Pictures 01-05-2009, 10:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,829
Posted By sphelps
lower tank with the seahorse.

lower tank with the seahorse.
Forum: Reef 01-05-2009, 10:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,506
Posted By sphelps
I have a potters, lemon peel and a majestic.

I have a potters, lemon peel and a majestic.
Forum: Pictures 01-05-2009, 08:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,829
Posted By sphelps
Oh for sure, it wasn't under any lights in the...

Oh for sure, it wasn't under any lights in the store. I knew as soon as I saw it that it would have great color under tank lighting, I guess maybe others didn't notice that.


I've seen a red one...
Forum: Reef 01-04-2009, 10:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,023
Posted By sphelps
Still cheap on ebay...

Still cheap on ebay...
Forum: Reef 01-04-2009, 10:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,023
Posted By sphelps
You should be able to get a Nova Extreme 36" four...

You should be able to get a Nova Extreme 36" four bulb fixture shipped to your door for under $300.

I would definitely skip the PCs and go with a 4 bulb T5 fixture, even 2 bulbs would be enough...
Forum: Pictures 01-04-2009, 07:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,829
Posted By sphelps
Scorpion Fish

I'm frozen indoors so here's some pictures of my newest fish :mrgreen:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/Fish/scorpionfish3.jpg
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Forum: Reef 01-04-2009, 04:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,167
Posted By sphelps
It's eating frozen krill, trained by the LFS....

It's eating frozen krill, trained by the LFS. Thanks for the tip.
Forum: Reef 01-04-2009, 03:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,167
Posted By sphelps
Yeah it wasn't necessarily a cheap fish but the...

Yeah it wasn't necessarily a cheap fish but the price at my LFS was actually really cheap for this kind of fish. I watched the store sit on the fish for months and I told myself if it was still there...
Forum: Q&A 01-04-2009, 03:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,805
Posted By sphelps
Simply upload pictures to the web,...

Simply upload pictures to the web, photobucket.com works great and this is what most people use. After uploading copy the image location and put the image tags around it as shown below. Photobucket...
Forum: Reef 01-04-2009, 03:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,167
Posted By sphelps
I can't say that seahorses are compatible with...

I can't say that seahorses are compatible with lionfish and eels but if you're careful it can be done. If you stick with a smaller lionfish such as a dwarf and the seahorse is bigger than food it...
Forum: Reef 01-04-2009, 02:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,167
Posted By sphelps
Nope, I think the key is size. If it were small...

Nope, I think the key is size. If it were small enough it would likely get eaten.
Forum: Reef 01-04-2009, 12:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,167
Posted By sphelps
It's a 50 gallon (32x24x16) and uses a single...

It's a 50 gallon (32x24x16) and uses a single 1/2" line for flow which is teed off a Dart return pump. I'm guessing around 400 GPH tops.
Forum: Reef 01-03-2009, 04:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,167
Posted By sphelps
I keep a seahorse in a reef tank with clams, soft...

I keep a seahorse in a reef tank with clams, soft and LPS corals such as acans, favias, plates, candy cane, and cats eye. Definitely a lower flow tank but enough to keep the corals happy and the tank...
Forum: Tank Journal 12-26-2008, 04:35 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,364
Posted By sphelps
You must be mistaken, 96W of LED?? maybe 9.6 but...

You must be mistaken, 96W of LED?? maybe 9.6 but that even sounds high for 5 of those led arrays.
Forum: POTM Entries & Votings 12-22-2008, 02:29 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 23,137
Posted By sphelps
Can I change mine to one of these :mrgreen: ...

Can I change mine to one of these :mrgreen:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/Corals/08-12-21_175959_MA_R8_S4.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/Corals/12.jpg
Forum: Lounge 12-21-2008, 05:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,501
Posted By sphelps
Your ass is right, there are many theory's and...

Your ass is right, there are many theory's and studies that support the affect of colder winters due to global warming. The melting ice up north results in cooler water drifting south which will...
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