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Forum: Tank Journal 11-09-2012, 07:00 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 15,925
Posted By sphelps
Like this ...

Like this

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/VolcanoTankLayout-11.png
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 11-09-2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,268
Posted By sphelps
I used it externally before and you couldn't even...

I used it externally before and you couldn't even tell it was running other than it was moving water obviously. So yes, I would wager this as the quietest type of pump you can get.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 11-09-2012, 06:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,268
Posted By sphelps
1-1/4" input - 3/4" output. That's the unions...

1-1/4" input - 3/4" output. That's the unions anyway, I'll include threaded fitting for the output that increases it to 1". That's a $2 savings right there.
Forum: Tank Journal 11-09-2012, 06:19 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 15,925
Posted By sphelps
While we're nip-picking you should move the one...

While we're nip-picking you should move the one tee on your return line, the horizontal one right after the tee should go on the vertical leg that feeds your display. You can also remove the first...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 11-09-2012, 06:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,268
Posted By sphelps
FS: Red Dragon 6.5 Pump, Calgary (will ship)

Any interest in a Red Dragon 6.5m3 pump (the updated version)?

http://glassbox-design.com/2009/royal-exclusiv-red-dragon-pump/

Amazing pump, hate to part with it but it's sitting around and I...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-09-2012, 05:20 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 15,925
Posted By sphelps
I doubt it's tempered but there's an easy way to...

I doubt it's tempered but there's an easy way to be sure. You need two polarized lenses, one on each side of the glass and look through them while you rotate the lenses. If it's tempered you'll see a...
Forum: Calgary 11-09-2012, 04:57 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 34,679
Posted By sphelps
I'd really like to complain about the location...

I'd really like to complain about the location being that it's in the ghetto and I can't think of anywhere to that I'd actually want to drink or eat at but that would make me a... well you know. So...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-09-2012, 04:40 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 15,925
Posted By sphelps
Pretty cool! I have two recommendations :mrgreen:...

Pretty cool! I have two recommendations :mrgreen:

1. Install small overflow box in skimmer tank and go with a straight Herbie instead of the durso. It will be quieter but more importantly...
Forum: Marine Fish 11-09-2012, 12:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,296
Posted By sphelps
Don't forget to get your dog to send one to my...

Don't forget to get your dog to send one to my dog, otherwise he gets jealous.
Forum: Marine Fish 11-09-2012, 12:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,296
Posted By sphelps
Sure I did, we're friends now but that means...

Sure I did, we're friends now but that means you're going to have to start spelling my name right and sharing the good stuff.
Forum: Marine Fish 11-09-2012, 12:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,296
Posted By sphelps
Not the good stuff

Not the good stuff
Forum: Reef 11-08-2012, 09:56 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 13,343
Posted By sphelps
I also learnt a valuable lesson, one that could...

I also learnt a valuable lesson, one that could change everything.

Only use good things and everything will be awesome :lol: Wish I thought of that.
Forum: Reef 11-08-2012, 09:23 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 13,343
Posted By sphelps
No this is typical Brad ignorance. Trying to...

No this is typical Brad ignorance. Trying to globally disregard a perfectly logical reason why not to use carbon based on actual fact and previous experience from many members here for the pure...
Forum: Reef 11-08-2012, 09:11 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 13,343
Posted By sphelps
Good carbon? :lol: Yes lets discuss the benefits...

Good carbon? :lol: Yes lets discuss the benefits of using a product but only if that product is good, and by good it will only do good and not cause any issues.
Forum: Reef 11-08-2012, 08:46 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 13,343
Posted By sphelps
Of course you can, it's a risk involved in using...

Of course you can, it's a risk involved in using it so one has to determine if the risk is worth the benefit. You can't say a tank has crashed from not using carbon, plan and simple. You can argue...
Forum: Reef 11-08-2012, 07:57 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 13,343
Posted By sphelps
Has a tank ever crashed from not using carbon? No...

Has a tank ever crashed from not using carbon? No
Has a tank ever crashed from using carbon? Yes
Forum: Reef 11-08-2012, 07:55 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 13,343
Posted By sphelps
Ah Oh, Denny missed his coffee again :surprise:

Ah Oh, Denny missed his coffee again :surprise:
Forum: Reef 11-08-2012, 07:14 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 13,343
Posted By sphelps
I think people have to realize that your tank...

I think people have to realize that your tank will eventually crash, if it's not the use of carbon or the non use of carbon it will be the faulty float and rolling blackouts, or the kids dumping a...
Forum: Calgary 11-08-2012, 07:05 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 34,679
Posted By sphelps
Yeap, guaranteed it's going to suck

Yeap, guaranteed it's going to suck
Forum: Reef 11-08-2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 13,343
Posted By sphelps
Yeap pretty much, for me I don't like adding...

Yeap pretty much, for me I don't like adding anything I don't have to. While it might be hard to believe I keep things as simple as possible, it's just that my idea of simple might be different than...
Forum: Reef 11-08-2012, 06:25 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 13,343
Posted By sphelps
I just hate using carbon because it's a PITA to...

I just hate using carbon because it's a PITA to clean and change out on a regular basis. If I can't automate something then it better be damn good for me to consider it. It's also an easy way of...
Forum: Reef 11-08-2012, 05:22 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 13,343
Posted By sphelps
I've never run carbon religiously, once in a...

I've never run carbon religiously, once in a while sure but it's not required, my tanks have always done just fine without it.

I think some tanks will benefit more from it, like really mixed...
Forum: Calgary 11-08-2012, 05:06 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 34,679
Posted By sphelps
Depends if I'm in town are not, I've been getting...

Depends if I'm in town are not, I've been getting called out to site at random times with a new client. Missed the last two meets because of it.

I don't care where it is, I'm 30min from the city...
Forum: Calgary 11-08-2012, 03:09 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 34,679
Posted By sphelps
There's a bunch of cry babies in the south that...

There's a bunch of cry babies in the south that won't travel past Glenmore, never mind dealing with downtown :wink:
Forum: Canreef Nano Contest 2012 11-08-2012, 03:06 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 113,718
Posted By sphelps
I think quite a few of you guys are missing the...

I think quite a few of you guys are missing the Nov 1st pic deadline, better act quick before someone important notices :lol:
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