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Forum: Tank Journal 10-14-2013, 07:01 PM
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Views: 75,412
Posted By sphelps
Here's the latest on the basement development as...

Here's the latest on the basement development as well.

Built a cover for the pool table
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/20131014.jpg

A little custom artwork...
Forum: Reef 10-14-2013, 04:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,762
Posted By sphelps
The rock will obviously weight a lot less in...

The rock will obviously weight a lot less in water, the weight of the water displaced can be subtracted from the rock weight to get the apparent. The density of rock varies but it's often not much...
Forum: Tank Journal 10-14-2013, 04:19 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 75,412
Posted By sphelps
Thanks guys. Mr Hasan, that's a white...

Thanks guys.

Mr Hasan, that's a white spotted snake eel, he's about 24" long or so.

The camera I use is a D300, all those pictures where taken with a 150mm sigma macro. I use a tripod and for...
Forum: Tank Journal 10-14-2013, 04:40 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 75,412
Posted By sphelps
A few pics as promised, please enjoy :biggrin: ...

A few pics as promised, please enjoy :biggrin:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/m3%20tank%20build%202012/20131013_14.jpg
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Forum: Tank Journal 10-12-2013, 04:59 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 75,412
Posted By sphelps
He loves the tank, from tears to ahh in seconds...

He loves the tank, from tears to ahh in seconds so it's currently our secret weapon. He's all about the fish though and definitely follows them around, there's a tank upstairs without fish and he has...
Forum: Tank Journal 10-12-2013, 04:23 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 75,412
Posted By sphelps
While he is a Phelps I think 4 months is probably...

While he is a Phelps I think 4 months is probably still a little premature for that skill. We might stick with the basics for now, sleep...eat...poop...sleep....repeat :)
Forum: Lighting Specific 10-11-2013, 09:07 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 114,386
Posted By sphelps
This could be a great scientific study. Do you...

This could be a great scientific study. Do you know what this could mean for man kind if she doesn't notice that much of an increase in height considering her previous complaints? It's proving a...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 10-11-2013, 04:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,505
Posted By sphelps
Pending

Pending
Forum: Reef 10-11-2013, 01:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,880
Posted By sphelps
Some good info for you ...

Some good info for you

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-10/rhf/
Forum: Reef 10-11-2013, 01:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,880
Posted By sphelps
100% water change... Done, zero nitrates.

100% water change... Done, zero nitrates.
Forum: Controller and Monitoring Specific 10-10-2013, 11:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,721
Posted By sphelps
why not test RO/DI water? Should be zero right?...

why not test RO/DI water? Should be zero right? So if the Hanna tests over it should be pretty obvious.
Forum: Controller and Monitoring Specific 10-10-2013, 10:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,721
Posted By sphelps
mg/L = ppm for pure water only since 1L = 1kg. So...

mg/L = ppm for pure water only since 1L = 1kg. So your conversion will be off. Personally I would go by the Hanna and deem the other kits inaccurate.
Forum: Tank Journal 10-10-2013, 04:22 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 75,412
Posted By sphelps
OK update time. The tank took a pretty huge...

OK update time. The tank took a pretty huge neglect hit for the last 4 months or so, turns out THERE IS something more needy than my wife :wink: However there were a few things that didn't help my...
Forum: Tank Journal 10-09-2013, 03:32 PM
Replies: 675
Views: 748,396
Posted By sphelps
Nice looking gear bud. If you need to extend your...

Nice looking gear bud. If you need to extend your piping a bit why not use a rubber coupling?

http://s3.pexsupply.com/images/products/zoom/4560606-1.jpg
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 10-08-2013, 04:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,505
Posted By sphelps
FS: 20lb CO2 Tank (Calgary)

Anyone need/want a CO2 tank? I've got three now which is one too many. They usually cost $200 to buy, this one can actually be returned for a $100 deposit in Edmonton which is what I'll do if it...
Forum: Lounge 10-07-2013, 11:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,028
Posted By sphelps
Does this count? ...

Does this count?

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/20130308.jpg
Forum: Photography 10-07-2013, 10:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,711
Posted By sphelps
NP With LEDs, provided you have dimmable...

NP

With LEDs, provided you have dimmable channels, you can also tune the color temp to what works best for your camera. While we might prefer more blue for our eyes, pictures usually come out...
Forum: Photography 10-07-2013, 01:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,711
Posted By sphelps
Yes you have to shoot something white under the...

Yes you have to shoot something white under the LEDs in the tank but most people have success using the sand bed for this. It's a pretty simple method and usually the only one for tank lighting if...
Forum: Photography 10-07-2013, 01:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,711
Posted By sphelps
Manual is the best if available, usually you set...

Manual is the best if available, usually you set WB to manual mode then a picture of something white or grey under the lighting to set it to the right WB setting. All cameras are different so check...
Forum: Lounge 10-05-2013, 06:36 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 28,818
Posted By sphelps
:der:

:der:
Forum: Lighting Specific 10-04-2013, 10:04 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 284,782
Posted By sphelps
I think it's the same for everything, the...

I think it's the same for everything, the equipment only measures peak output at certain spectrum then they plot best fit curves. You're right about LEDs and the narrow spectrum for colored LEDs but...
Forum: Lighting Specific 10-04-2013, 01:27 AM
Replies: 348
Views: 284,782
Posted By sphelps
To me T5 only tanks look great in pictures but...

To me T5 only tanks look great in pictures but washed out in person. While the camera loves the uniform light distribution my eyes prefer the shadows and contrast created by other options. T5 and LED...
Forum: Lighting Specific 10-03-2013, 09:22 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 284,782
Posted By sphelps
no comment

no comment
Forum: Lighting Specific 10-03-2013, 08:48 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 284,782
Posted By sphelps
Obviously the operating temperature will vary for...

Obviously the operating temperature will vary for different devices, not sure why you would compare LED temperatures requirements to that of a power supply.
Forum: Lighting Specific 10-03-2013, 08:31 PM
Replies: 348
Views: 284,782
Posted By sphelps
Ahhh..... wrong :lol: LEDs produce a large...

Ahhh..... wrong :lol:

LEDs produce a large amount of heat per area which can seem high because of there size but overall is very little. The junction temperature (between LED and heat sink) needs...
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