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Forum: Tank Journal 10-03-2012, 12:29 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 49,765
Posted By sphelps
That flushing toilet is the noise I warned you...

That flushing toilet is the noise I warned you about previously when you use a single drain on that large of a drop.
Two drains, one back up and one with a gate valve, zero noise, zero air,...
Forum: Reef 10-03-2012, 12:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,535
Posted By sphelps
Flatworms are toxic when they die, believe it or...

Flatworms are toxic when they die, believe it or not you have to remove them once you kill them with exit. In the end the common flatworm is harmless, I'll never treat for them as they usually come...
Forum: Reef 10-03-2012, 12:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,032
Posted By sphelps
It's definitely more finicky and not something I...

It's definitely more finicky and not something I would peruse for that reason, 1.010 is too high I think as well, has to be 1.008-1.009 and you'll need something to measure that and be accurate as...
Forum: Reef 10-02-2012, 11:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,032
Posted By sphelps
With hypo treatments it's my understanding you...

With hypo treatments it's my understanding you need a minimum of 4 weeks with no spots then another four weeks with increased salinity to verify the fish is cured. That means holding the fish in hypo...
Forum: Tank Journal 10-02-2012, 11:41 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 49,765
Posted By sphelps
I noticed it because I've seen people do it so...

I noticed it because I've seen people do it so many times and have it end in disaster. A crab or something makes its way down the overflow and gets stuck on the partially closed valves, backs up the...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 10-02-2012, 09:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,147
Posted By sphelps
I haven't seen that fixture in person but I have...

I haven't seen that fixture in person but I have a hard time understanding how color blending would be considered better than something like a Radion. Am I missing something?...
Forum: Tank Journal 10-02-2012, 09:15 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 49,765
Posted By sphelps
I noticed the ball valve on your drain is...

I noticed the ball valve on your drain is restricted, what's the reason for that?
Forum: Reef 10-02-2012, 09:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,285
Posted By sphelps
Care to elaborate Brad? I've heard good things...

Care to elaborate Brad? I've heard good things about it but never really looked into it before.
Forum: Reef 10-02-2012, 07:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,285
Posted By sphelps
Thanks for sharing that. For copper treatment...

Thanks for sharing that. For copper treatment Cupramine is pretty safe provided you don't mix it with other treatments such as ParaGuard.

While I'm new to the whole QT process my setup/procedure...
Forum: Reef 10-02-2012, 07:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,285
Posted By sphelps
Hi Shelley, I see you don't use any copper...

Hi Shelley, I see you don't use any copper treatments, do you find ParaGuard effective enough for all external parasites?
Forum: DIY 10-02-2012, 07:01 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,290
Posted By sphelps
I learnt the hard way that a DIY led project is a...

I learnt the hard way that a DIY led project is a lifetime commitment :lol: it never ends
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 10-02-2012, 06:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,147
Posted By sphelps
although not out just yet my vote goes to GHL...

although not out just yet my vote goes to GHL Mitras provided you can afford it. If not I'd look at AI Vega or Sol which are probably the best bang for the buck as of right now. From what I've seen...
Forum: Reef 10-02-2012, 04:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,285
Posted By sphelps
So in terms of preventing parasites that target...

So in terms of preventing parasites that target strictly fish from introducing corals and other inverts I see four options


Use starvation approach - quarantine in separate system for 6 weeks
...
Forum: Reef 10-02-2012, 03:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,285
Posted By sphelps
My apologies I should have said fish, coral and...

My apologies I should have said fish, coral and other inverts :wink:

Thanks for sharing George, I'm curious how you quarantine your inverts (everything except coral) as it wasn't specific....
Forum: Tank Journal 10-02-2012, 03:06 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 75,412
Posted By sphelps
And from the front ...

And from the front

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/m3%20tank%20build%202012/newtank20121001_1.jpg

Tank is lit with two LED spotlights so just bright enough to get an idea.
Forum: Canreef Nano Contest 2012 10-02-2012, 01:02 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 82,573
Posted By sphelps
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Forum: Reef 10-01-2012, 09:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,285
Posted By sphelps
How to Quarantine

Been lots of discussion on quarantine tanks lately so I wanted to start a thread to allow people that quarantine their livestock to explain their quarantine procedures.

What size quarantine?
What...
Forum: Tank Journal 10-01-2012, 06:55 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 49,765
Posted By sphelps
An elastic band works well, holds it in place...

An elastic band works well, holds it in place until it attaches itself. Just don't do it too tight.
Forum: Tank Journal 10-01-2012, 06:01 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 75,412
Posted By sphelps
The view from above ...

The view from above
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a174/sphelps/m3%20tank%20build%202012/newtank20121001.jpg
Forum: Tank Journal 10-01-2012, 05:57 PM
Replies: 413
Views: 115,909
Posted By sphelps
Well remember a 22" tall tank is really only 20"...

Well remember a 22" tall tank is really only 20" of water :razz:

By the sounds of it you could probably just pull out the hole tree when you need to do some work on it :mrgreen:
Forum: Tank Journal 10-01-2012, 05:47 PM
Replies: 413
Views: 115,909
Posted By sphelps
You must have short arms :lol: I was going to...

You must have short arms :lol: I was going to suggest 24", figured you're where probably using 10mm glass anyway which is still plenty for 30x24 but now maybe I'm thinking you're going with 6mm? The...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 10-01-2012, 05:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,836
Posted By sphelps
Have you called any glass shops? I've had this...

Have you called any glass shops? I've had this done many times without issue but it takes a few days and there's usually a min charge so it'll probably cost you $50 or so. Otherwise call the...
Forum: Tank Journal 10-01-2012, 04:52 PM
Replies: 413
Views: 115,909
Posted By sphelps
Considering your build is based on a tree type...

Considering your build is based on a tree type rock structure wouldn't you be better off with something a little taller?
Forum: Tank Journal 10-01-2012, 04:47 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 75,412
Posted By sphelps
Wine cooler on the left, beverage cooler on the...

Wine cooler on the left, beverage cooler on the right and a wine rack in the middle. Should be about 12" of space behind the coolers and there's space behind the tank for war air to naturally vent...
Forum: Tank Journal 10-01-2012, 03:37 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 75,412
Posted By sphelps
The return line branches into three lines that...

The return line branches into three lines that enter the tank through the rear Euro-brace and extend down to the base to push water upwards. I coated the lines with purple primmer and then painted...
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