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Forum: Reef 08-08-2013, 09:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,290
Posted By sphelps
Typically just a tee and extra 1/4" tubing should...

Typically just a tee and extra 1/4" tubing should be all you need. All ice-makers I've seen use compressor type fitting to connect to 1/4".

You should use a pressure storage tank though if you...
Forum: Tank Journal 08-08-2013, 04:39 AM
Replies: 675
Views: 748,396
Posted By sphelps
For the stand consider just using 1/4" acrylic...

For the stand consider just using 1/4" acrylic doubled up, easy to find and cheap. For a professional touch rough cut it to shape to of the skimmer base then use a router with a triple fluted trim...
Forum: Tank Journal 08-07-2013, 10:54 PM
Replies: 521
Views: 213,963
Posted By sphelps
Yeah you'll need some way of equalizing the flow...

Yeah you'll need some way of equalizing the flow from the chambers on the two sides.

Those pumps will all have slightly different head pressure and will in no way all flow exactly the same amount...
Forum: Tank Journal 08-06-2013, 11:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,202
Posted By sphelps
I think you need a better measuring device :wink:...

I think you need a better measuring device :wink:

FYI your mold issue would be related to vapor barrier and insulation, internal warm air containing something cold forming condensate creating a...
Forum: Reef Supplies 08-05-2013, 04:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,713
Posted By sphelps
FYI Specs for 250 are the same as 200

FYI Specs for 250 are the same as 200
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 08-02-2013, 08:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,666
Posted By sphelps
Yes it does, it adds Mag and trace elements as...

Yes it does, it adds Mag and trace elements as well, it dissolves dried coral so pretty much whatever is needed to grow coral skeleton is added. You can also get supplemental chambers added to for...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 08-02-2013, 05:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,666
Posted By sphelps
Ca reactor all the way, I switched to dosing...

Ca reactor all the way, I switched to dosing before after thinking it was better, it was not, switched back. With dosing you have to control each element individually meaning measuring each element...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 08-02-2013, 04:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,593
Posted By sphelps
Talking What kind of skimmer, must be related to the...

What kind of skimmer, must be related to the pump. If you can just remove the pump, clean it and try running it in a bucket or something you could probably solve the issue.
Forum: Reef 08-02-2013, 03:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,923
Posted By sphelps
Not quite, Jan 2012. I remember it like it was...

Not quite, Jan 2012. I remember it like it was yesterday.
Forum: Reef 08-01-2013, 09:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,923
Posted By sphelps
It's surprising other pump manufacturers haven't...

It's surprising other pump manufacturers haven't adopted the cooling bypass idea. Such a simple idea to keep the motor block cooler preventing calcium-carbonate build up.
Forum: Reef 08-01-2013, 08:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,923
Posted By sphelps
never mind, read your post better to see you got...

never mind, read your post better to see you got it working again :redface:
Forum: Reef 08-01-2013, 08:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,923
Posted By sphelps
Was it the actual pump or controller? Two of my...

Was it the actual pump or controller? Two of my three controllers have been replaced within the same time period.
Forum: Tank Journal 08-01-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 675
Views: 748,396
Posted By sphelps
He's good, funny but the noise made by the three...

He's good, funny but the noise made by the three wavelines work really well for putting him to sleep. Another thing to consider if you and Wendy ever go down that road :wink:
Forum: Tank Journal 08-01-2013, 05:04 PM
Replies: 675
Views: 748,396
Posted By sphelps
This probably sounds familiar but I think the...

This probably sounds familiar but I think the Abyzz is overpriced, in terms of reliability the price tag just simply isn't justified. The most reliable and steady pump I've ever owned was a RD6.5 so...
Forum: Tank Journal 08-01-2013, 02:50 PM
Replies: 521
Views: 213,963
Posted By sphelps
So looks like you have six return pumps total? I...

So looks like you have six return pumps total? I remember thinking you had a lot but six? :lol:
I'm a little concerned about the two sides, it appears the baffles progressively get lower starting...
Forum: Tank Journal 07-31-2013, 09:52 PM
Replies: 358
Views: 128,979
Posted By sphelps
It's disgusting how good your pictures are now

It's disgusting how good your pictures are now
Forum: Tank Journal 07-30-2013, 04:33 PM
Replies: 521
Views: 213,963
Posted By sphelps
Currently run three speedwaves/wavelines and you...

Currently run three speedwaves/wavelines and you can definitely hear them, they were pretty quiet at first but now are the noisiest part of the fish room. I run them internal as well so something to...
Forum: Lounge 07-30-2013, 04:42 AM
Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,618,646
Posted By sphelps
Trust me it's harder when they do :lol:

Trust me it's harder when they do :lol:
Forum: POTM Entries & Votings 07-30-2013, 04:41 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,261
Posted By sphelps
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/RB....

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/RB.jpg
Forum: Reef 07-30-2013, 04:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,890
Posted By sphelps
Last I recall from your build is your tank isn't...

Last I recall from your build is your tank isn't really stocked yet, might be a bit of a premature statement.

I'm not sure it's big enough for a stocked 150 gallon, a 6" body with a 19W pump...
Forum: Polls 07-26-2013, 09:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 26,487
Posted By sphelps
The wood stands you typically buy at LFSs aren't...

The wood stands you typically buy at LFSs aren't really wood at all being that they are made from MDF which has no business near water. It'll swell and bow over time. Metal stands will likely rust...
Forum: POTM Entries & Votings 07-26-2013, 09:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 22,596
Posted By sphelps
Well Kien's obviously color blind :lol:, ...

Well Kien's obviously color blind :lol:,

orange, orange, purple :wink:
Forum: Reef 07-25-2013, 03:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,050
Posted By sphelps
Magnets are made from iron so unless coated and...

Magnets are made from iron so unless coated and completely sealed they certainly will rust which is not safe for a reef tank.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 07-25-2013, 03:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,786
Posted By sphelps
Sorry :redface:

Sorry :redface:
Forum: Reef 07-23-2013, 05:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,103
Posted By sphelps
I don't bother with hermit crabs, they seem to do...

I don't bother with hermit crabs, they seem to do more harm than good. Snails are a better option IMO. My personal favorite is the urchin.
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