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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 02-25-2013, 11:26 PM
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Posted By Baldy
LF MP40 edm

Looking for a lightly used mp40 in edm area or willing to ship.
Forum: Polls 02-25-2013, 10:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,382
Posted By Baldy
I've become so frustrated with my aiptasia that...

I've become so frustrated with my aiptasia that I'm about to build a zapper for them. And I have asternia stars I don't know why people consider them pests tho, mine dont hurt anything
Forum: Reef 02-24-2013, 04:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,024
Posted By Baldy
id recommend using ocean coral white instead of...

id recommend using ocean coral white instead of the red and blue emitters. together the OCW looks white to us but fills in a lot of spectrum lacking by the RB/NW combo. keep the RB and NW as close...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 02-24-2013, 02:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,174
Posted By Baldy
Is the MP40 Sold?

Is the MP40 Sold?
Forum: Calgary 02-24-2013, 02:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,360
Posted By Baldy
the makersled heatsinks from ledgroupbuy.com are...

the makersled heatsinks from ledgroupbuy.com are worth a look
Forum: Edmonton 02-23-2013, 09:33 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,588
Posted By Baldy
Was definitely a ton of fun guys. Looking forward...

Was definitely a ton of fun guys. Looking forward to the next one!
Forum: Reef 02-23-2013, 02:51 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,349
Posted By Baldy
Maybe try choking back your return pump to begin...

Maybe try choking back your return pump to begin with. If you don't have a ball valve right after your return pumps outlet, you should put one there
Forum: Lounge 02-23-2013, 04:02 AM
Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,432,466
Posted By Baldy
But it would be feeding the bear...

But it would be feeding the bear...
Forum: Lounge 02-22-2013, 08:51 PM
Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,432,466
Posted By Baldy
Rofl. Oops, guess I'm just pumped about going to...

Rofl. Oops, guess I'm just pumped about going to the game tonight.
Forum: Lounge 02-22-2013, 07:33 PM
Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,432,466
Posted By Baldy
Going to see them play Minnesota tonight. First...

Going to see them play Minnesota tonight. First one of the year so I'm looking forward to it!!
Forum: Polls 02-22-2013, 07:03 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 14,050
Posted By Baldy
My opinion with the leds atm is if your going to...

My opinion with the leds atm is if your going to do it, do it yourself. There's extruded heatsinks now that don't require drilling and tapping or gluing, its cheaper, and more satisfying. Its easy to...
Forum: Polls 02-22-2013, 05:31 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 14,050
Posted By Baldy
I don't really think I would say steves display...

I don't really think I would say steves display tank at red coral in Edmonton looks too bad and he's using leds. The spectrum issue is catching up, but the manufacturers are letting us DIY people...
Forum: Lounge 02-22-2013, 05:09 PM
Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,432,466
Posted By Baldy
Awesome man!! I needed that today!

Awesome man!! I needed that today!
Forum: Reef 02-21-2013, 05:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,047
Posted By Baldy
It would be really interesting to see the cost...

It would be really interesting to see the cost and performance numbers for a vfd and 3 phase pump setup. Even if you run it at 100% 3 phase motors are more efficient, and run smoother and quieter...
Forum: Reef 02-21-2013, 04:55 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,349
Posted By Baldy
haven't done one beside, but I mounted one to the...

haven't done one beside, but I mounted one to the wall above and hung my light fixture from it. It houses my doser, 3 jugs of supplements, and all my led drivers. I used wiremould from it to behind...
Forum: Reef 02-21-2013, 03:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,954
Posted By Baldy
Tell her that if you dont buy it, it could flood...

Tell her that if you dont buy it, it could flood the floor. Don't know how long you could use that one for though
Forum: Edmonton 02-21-2013, 03:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,588
Posted By Baldy
A bunch of people that look like they'd be reef...

A bunch of people that look like they'd be reef geeks :P. If that doesn't help, look for a bald 6'4" guy. I kinda stick out :D
Forum: Reef 02-21-2013, 07:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,078
Posted By Baldy
+1. I've been using the 1200gph lifereef for over...

+1. I've been using the 1200gph lifereef for over a year. Not many power outages but I turn my return pump off to feed and its never missed a beat. They're big and pricey but if you don't want to or...
Forum: Lounge 02-21-2013, 07:33 AM
Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,432,466
Posted By Baldy
I find it strange that while at a heavy metal...

I find it strange that while at a heavy metal concert tonight I wonder what emitters and optics were used on the led stage lighting.

Maybe I need to stop driving to these and start drinking more...
Forum: Reef 02-19-2013, 11:34 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 16,355
Posted By Baldy
I didn't want to throw any numbers out as the % I...

I didn't want to throw any numbers out as the % I heard could be wrong. I heard incandescent was 90%-10% heat to light but I don't remember where I heard that. In any case artificial lighting is very...
Forum: Reef 02-19-2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 16,355
Posted By Baldy
Hey if you ask some of.the crazies in the US,...

Hey if you ask some of.the crazies in the US, it'll be a zombie apocalypse.

Sorry, the fiance and I are watching the walking dead atm and I couldn't help it :D
Forum: Reef 02-19-2013, 06:06 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 16,355
Posted By Baldy
Lol. Being an electrical major, you probably...

Lol. Being an electrical major, you probably already know this but what makes leds so efficient is they put out more light energy vs heat energy than the other types of lighting. I never realized hoe...
Forum: Reef 02-19-2013, 05:36 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 16,355
Posted By Baldy
Agreed. This hobby/obsession/lifestyle is...

Agreed. This hobby/obsession/lifestyle is definitely worth it.
Forum: Reef 02-19-2013, 05:11 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 16,355
Posted By Baldy
I understand that the little things count. But...

I understand that the little things count. But the op is asking about what changes can be made to save money on his power bill. At 10w it would take 4 days to use 1kwh. 16 days roughly to cost 1$....
Forum: Reef 02-19-2013, 04:40 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 16,355
Posted By Baldy
The light schedule would work, but the powerhead...

The light schedule would work, but the powerhead idea would make an almost immeasurable difference. In not sure about vortechs but the koralia powerheads use somewhere around 6-10w each. The effects...
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