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Forum: DIY 11-19-2012, 07:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,958
Posted By sphelps
Yeah you could pick up a full aquarium controller...

Yeah you could pick up a full aquarium controller for that, might be an option although I get the idea behind building your own controller but at the same time kind of seems like reinventing the...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-19-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 75,412
Posted By sphelps
I got my two fridges in place this weekend. The...

I got my two fridges in place this weekend. The plan was to get proper front vented ones so they could be built in but unfortunately the choices came down to a lower priced Danby unit which was still...
Forum: Reef 11-19-2012, 07:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,997
Posted By sphelps
Well I guess every system is different but that...

Well I guess every system is different but that has certainly never been my experience. My reactor now seems to run flawlessly but my previous one would always get clogged and often not add anything...
Forum: DIY 11-19-2012, 07:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,958
Posted By sphelps
Also try re-calibrating the probe, if it's faulty...

Also try re-calibrating the probe, if it's faulty it probably won't calibrate at lowest tolerance. Check to make sure the cable isn't picking up interference from other electrical lines as well, ie...
Forum: DIY 11-19-2012, 06:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,958
Posted By sphelps
Mine seems pretty stable as every time I check it...

Mine seems pretty stable as every time I check it matches my refractometer but I measure salinity rather than specific gravity as I recall issues in the past relating to programming the controller...
Forum: DIY 11-19-2012, 05:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,958
Posted By sphelps
Can you rig up a Neptune probe? ...

Can you rig up a Neptune probe?
http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/np-ppcn/Neptune+Systems+Conductivity+Probe.html
Forum: Reef 11-19-2012, 04:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,997
Posted By sphelps
I don't your think your tank will drop down to 3...

I don't your think your tank will drop down to 3 dkh in what I assume to be less than a week. It's certainly not a linear relationship and your corals don't just suck a certain amount of calcium and...
Forum: Reef 11-19-2012, 03:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,997
Posted By sphelps
I wouldn't worry about it, it's just the CA...

I wouldn't worry about it, it's just the CA reactor, pretty hard to crash your tank with that. If it was me I'd just tell her to disconnect the CA reactor completely, problem solved.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 11-19-2012, 03:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,094
Posted By sphelps
Looks like a 300 to me.

Looks like a 300 to me.
Forum: DIY 11-19-2012, 03:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,958
Posted By sphelps
Install a conductivity probe in your tank/sump to...

Install a conductivity probe in your tank/sump to control salinity, not your salt bin. Setup two tops offs, one from fresh water the other from saturated salt solution. Program controller to use...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 11-19-2012, 03:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,634
Posted By sphelps
I have a few if you want to trade for a different...

I have a few if you want to trade for a different kind.
Forum: Reef 11-19-2012, 01:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,899
Posted By sphelps
If you're on a budget the vertex is certainly not...

If you're on a budget the vertex is certainly not the fixture you should be considering, seems strange that's the fixture you would consider over other options being the most expensive. I also don't...
Forum: Reef 11-18-2012, 10:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,899
Posted By sphelps
A couple fixtures to consider 6 x Sols or...

A couple fixtures to consider

6 x Sols or Vegas -> $2400-$3000 -> 432W-570W
2 x Sunbrite F-Series -> $2200 -> 480W
4 x Radions -> ~$2600+ -> 560W
2 x GHL Mitras -> $2400 -> 380W (might need...
Forum: Reef 11-18-2012, 10:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,899
Posted By sphelps
9 brad? I was thinking more like 6.

9 brad? I was thinking more like 6.
Forum: Reef 11-18-2012, 08:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,899
Posted By sphelps
What's your budget? Not many fixtures that can...

What's your budget? Not many fixtures that can spread 3 feet to cover front to back of your tank so might be looking at doubling up.
Forum: Marine Fish 11-17-2012, 02:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,953
Posted By sphelps
Works for me. The idol doesn't seem to really eat...

Works for me. The idol doesn't seem to really eat the mysis though, just spits it out, definitely prefers the pellets. Nice work but you need your bigger tank :wink:
Forum: Marine Fish 11-17-2012, 06:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,468
Posted By sphelps
http://i1029.photobucket.com/albums/y356/nsmeetab/...

http://i1029.photobucket.com/albums/y356/nsmeetab/IMG_0754.jpg
Forum: Tank Journal 11-17-2012, 04:13 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 75,412
Posted By sphelps
Yeah I do want some for sure and yeah I know...

Yeah I do want some for sure and yeah I know where the best corals are. I try to explain it to these Calgary guys but they just don't get it. Thanks for the comments we'll have to talk soon!
Forum: Tank Journal 11-16-2012, 11:09 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 75,412
Posted By sphelps
Oh man I hope she does read this forum.

Oh man I hope she does read this forum.
Forum: Tank Journal 11-16-2012, 11:01 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 75,412
Posted By sphelps
Haha nice She'll be fine once she sees all...

Haha nice

She'll be fine once she sees all the pretty colors :surprise:
Forum: Tank Journal 11-16-2012, 10:50 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 75,412
Posted By sphelps
lol, we share a bank acount

lol, we share a bank acount
Forum: Tank Journal 11-16-2012, 10:43 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 75,412
Posted By sphelps
This should be your new avatar ...

This should be your new avatar
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jOerwh-E6V4/S-jT8LKkmOI/AAAAAAAAARg/j-Q679oO9Pg/s1600/Ass.jpg
Forum: Tank Journal 11-16-2012, 10:35 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 75,412
Posted By sphelps
Concept, I suspect Denny will be busy tonight...

Concept, I suspect Denny will be busy tonight :lol:

Get-em while they're hot!
Forum: Tank Journal 11-16-2012, 10:33 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 75,412
Posted By sphelps
The pic ain't great but that's what 21 sps...

The pic ain't great but that's what 21 sps colonies looks like as well a couple LPS corals. I'll get more pics up as I move them into the display.
Forum: Tank Journal 11-16-2012, 10:09 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 75,412
Posted By sphelps
Well I found the cure for empty tank syndrome...

Well I found the cure for empty tank syndrome today :mrgreen:

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/m3%20tank%20build%202012/20121116.jpg

Anyone happen to know the cure for angry wife...
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