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Forum: Reef 07-23-2013, 05:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,103
Posted By sphelps
There's a few triggers that are both reef safe...

There's a few triggers that are both reef safe with coral and inverts. Bluethroat and Crosshatch come to mind.

The effects of not having a proper CUC show up later in a tanks life, although adding...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 07-21-2013, 08:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,786
Posted By sphelps
Still got mine available :) it is a PWM...

Still got mine available :) it is a PWM controller, 0-5V
Forum: DIY 07-21-2013, 02:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,751
Posted By sphelps
Yeah point loading slab = bad. That's why...

Yeah point loading slab = bad. That's why structural engineers cringe but it'll probably be fine if that helps as it's really not that much weight. Personally would have build a wall in place of the...
Forum: FOWLR 07-20-2013, 04:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,940
Posted By sphelps
A couple kessil spot lights might be something to...

A couple kessil spot lights might be something to look at. You'd probably only need 2 of the A350Ws, hung up higher to spread the light better. Would give you the shimmer you're looking for without...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 07-20-2013, 03:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,738
Posted By sphelps
I think the playing days of that piano are over...

I think the playing days of that piano are over :wink:
Forum: Reef 07-19-2013, 03:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,177
Posted By sphelps
I killed mine with just vinegar. If you put it in...

I killed mine with just vinegar. If you put it in a cup and let it sit out for a day or two evaporation will increase the strength of the acid :mrgreen:
Forum: Reef 07-18-2013, 02:52 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,138
Posted By sphelps
1.5" would be good but I'd use either rigid pvc...

1.5" would be good but I'd use either rigid pvc or spa flex as vinyl tubing kinks. I'd run a single line all the way to the skimmer and tee it off into two 1" lines as close to the inputs as...
Forum: Reef 07-18-2013, 12:57 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,138
Posted By sphelps
LOL ok I thought I fixed all your problems. But...

LOL ok I thought I fixed all your problems. But i'd still be curious to know what the airflow is like just from the pump itself. I think the pump will put out the same amount no matter what so the...
Forum: Reef 07-18-2013, 12:45 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,138
Posted By sphelps
No air pump - gauge read zero Air pump added -...

No air pump - gauge read zero
Air pump added - gauge read 25 or whatever.

hmmm... Question:

Why even use the Beckett?

I'm guessing removing it would increase your flow substantially and...
Forum: Reef 07-17-2013, 10:55 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,138
Posted By sphelps
Probably around $1200 I would guess, but you're...

Probably around $1200 I would guess, but you're not really treating 1000 gallons of water. The bigger is better thing is over-rated, going back to my example before with the truck. There are other...
Forum: Reef 07-17-2013, 07:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,138
Posted By sphelps
Seems to me these Beckett skimmers should come...

Seems to me these Beckett skimmers should come with a pressure vs flow curve so you line up the appropriate pump. To just specify a flow rate makes no sense but then again the whole concept makes...
Forum: Reef 07-17-2013, 06:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,138
Posted By sphelps
All the sites I could find that sell them...

All the sites I could find that sell them recommend MAG pumps, MAG 24 for the 2000gph Beckett. I assumed that came from the manufacture since it seemed pretty consistent but I guess not.
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Forum: Reef 07-17-2013, 03:37 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,138
Posted By sphelps
You probably already know this but manufacture...

You probably already know this but manufacture recommends two MAG 24s pumps to run that skimmer.
Forum: Reef 07-17-2013, 03:24 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,138
Posted By sphelps
easiest way to measure the flow is to put a...

easiest way to measure the flow is to put a bucket on the output line and time how long it takes to fill a certain amount of volume. Not super easy if it's all plumbed up but a simple task otherwise....
Forum: Reef 07-17-2013, 05:46 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,138
Posted By sphelps
You should find out exactly what you need first,...

You should find out exactly what you need first, perhaps from the skimmer manufacturer. Unlikely you need 4000GPH but a pressure rated pump may be better if the Beckett is that restrictive. So rather...
Forum: Lounge 07-16-2013, 11:22 PM
Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,618,646
Posted By sphelps
No worries dude, I really don't want to see you...

No worries dude, I really don't want to see you pay check but bottom line is EMTs make more than bus drivers, that's all I was pointing out. Not trying to debate political garbage that I really don't...
Forum: Reef 07-16-2013, 10:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,138
Posted By sphelps
I think you can convert the pump to a hammerhead...

I think you can convert the pump to a hammerhead just by changing the impeller. It adds more flow & can run at higher pressure but obviously will suck more power.

The pump won't increase pressure...
Forum: Lounge 07-16-2013, 10:20 PM
Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,618,646
Posted By sphelps
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EMT...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 07-16-2013, 08:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,315
Posted By sphelps
Guys it's all sold.

Guys it's all sold.
Forum: Reef 07-15-2013, 11:28 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,576
Posted By sphelps
Here's a pic of my first reef tank, at the time...

Here's a pic of my first reef tank, at the time all that was available to me was power compacts and NO fluorescent. I think it had two of those 50/50 34" bulbs and two NO fluorescent 22000K bulbs on...
Forum: Reef 07-14-2013, 12:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,172
Posted By sphelps
The difference between medium and heavy bonded...

The difference between medium and heavy bonded PVC cement is the ability to go up to 12" instead of only 6". Medium bonded is therefore perfect for our applications unless you're running pipe larger...
Forum: Reef 07-13-2013, 03:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,172
Posted By sphelps
In Calgary I've always bought it at Western Pump,...

In Calgary I've always bought it at Western Pump, the clear is used for spa flex so anywhere you get that should sell it.
Forum: Tank Journal 07-12-2013, 05:08 PM
Replies: 521
Views: 213,963
Posted By sphelps
I can't believe how many valves this tank has...

I can't believe how many valves this tank has :lol:

Coming alone nicely though, the plumbing sure looks pretty.
Forum: Tank Journal 07-12-2013, 02:22 PM
Replies: 675
Views: 748,396
Posted By sphelps
The emergency overflow he speaks off is in the...

The emergency overflow he speaks off is in the lower sump, it's not part of a herbie or other overflow box system for circulation. It's only the to prevent the sump from overflowing in situations...
Forum: Reef 07-12-2013, 02:06 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,576
Posted By sphelps
Yeah within a week type of deal the sooner the...

Yeah within a week type of deal the sooner the better otherwise levels may climb back up between changes.

I agree with others about the DIY approach, no way it's cheaper than the D120.
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