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Forum: Reef 05-11-2012, 05:21 PM
Replies: 26
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Posted By sphelps
Yes really, my tap water isn't great here either,...

Yes really, my tap water isn't great here either, sitting at around 300ppm. However the point wasn't to tell you to use tap water but rather your RO water is perfectly fine for calibrating. At the...
Forum: Photography 05-11-2012, 05:07 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,450
Posted By sphelps
According to settings on before and after...

According to settings on before and after picture:

Before iso=3200
After iso=400

Before Exposure Reserved=0.033sec (Reserved is some kind of manual setting other than auto)
After Exposure...
Forum: Photography 05-11-2012, 05:02 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,450
Posted By sphelps
It's your shutter speed, it's too slow. Two best...

It's your shutter speed, it's too slow. Two best ways to increase it:
1. Increase aperture, in P&S type cameras not always an easy option, action settings usually do best or low light settings.
2....
Forum: Reef 05-10-2012, 11:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 20,458
Posted By sphelps
This is a point of the thread to eliminate the...

This is a point of the thread to eliminate the myths involved with refractometer calibration. Straight tap water reads zero on my refractometer, which was just proven accurate.
Forum: Reef 05-10-2012, 10:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 20,458
Posted By sphelps
Why bother? You got RO water?

Why bother? You got RO water?
Forum: Reef 05-10-2012, 07:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 20,458
Posted By sphelps
refractometer calibration

I've always calibrated my refractometer using plan old RO water and although I knew some error would be involved I was under the impression the amount would be so small it would not make a...
Forum: Ecotech 05-10-2012, 02:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,525
Posted By sphelps
1/2 vs 0.5

1/2 vs 0.5
Forum: DIY 05-09-2012, 10:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,209
Posted By sphelps
DIY: Redox Null Plug

So I can't find my null plug to calibrate my new redox probe. However I have an old redox probe :mrgreen:

Is it true I can make a null probe by cutting the old probe wires and shorting them...
Forum: Reef 05-09-2012, 10:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,138
Posted By sphelps
Perhaps with the new LEDs you won't need the...

Perhaps with the new LEDs you won't need the chiller. Might be wise to wait until you get them if possible.
Forum: Reef 05-09-2012, 09:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,458
Posted By sphelps
Is it broken? Cause if not, don't fix it! :lol: ...

Is it broken? Cause if not, don't fix it! :lol:

I don't see any benefit to come from removing the sump, so if it's already got one running it makes no sense to remove. I think you need another...
Forum: Lounge 05-09-2012, 05:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,224
Posted By sphelps
There are a lot of options in the used market,...

There are a lot of options in the used market, these are just some of the Nikon DSLR packages available in your area.
...
Forum: DIY 05-09-2012, 03:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,041
Posted By sphelps
Mine is kind of a cross between fixture and...

Mine is kind of a cross between fixture and canopy. Doesn't hang, it's supported by the wall behind and hinges up for full access.
...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 05-09-2012, 02:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,872
Posted By sphelps
Black Long Spine and Fire Urchin still available.

Black Long Spine and Fire Urchin still available.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 05-09-2012, 02:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,675
Posted By sphelps
Still available. Sorry Tony still working on that...

Still available. Sorry Tony still working on that pic, it's in my frag tank and tends just to hide under the rack most of the time or whenever I come in the room.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 05-09-2012, 02:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,844
Posted By sphelps
SOLD

SOLD
Forum: Pictures 05-08-2012, 01:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,076
Posted By sphelps
Dope!

Dope!
Forum: Reef 05-07-2012, 09:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,621
Posted By sphelps
Plants use both red and blue light primarily to...

Plants use both red and blue light primarily to grow. Algae is similar but various types use different spectrum depending on native depth. Shallow species use more red light, deeper species more...
Forum: Calgary 05-07-2012, 09:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,454
Posted By sphelps
That's the fitting I mentioned yes.

That's the fitting I mentioned yes.
Forum: Lounge 05-07-2012, 08:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,462
Posted By sphelps
It's actually "The Ivy", not sure why I said...

It's actually "The Ivy", not sure why I said Ivory. http://www.ivydiningandlounge.com/ Opened 2006

We also liked the Barking Fish, 2nd Ave Grill and The Granary (all same owner)
Forum: Calgary 05-07-2012, 06:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,454
Posted By sphelps
Two parts: 1) - 1/2" threaded bulkhead...

Two parts:

1) - 1/2" threaded bulkhead (usually most LFS have them)
2) - 1/2" Male NPT to 1/4" tubing quick connect fitting (most home depot stores carries them)
Forum: Lounge 05-07-2012, 06:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,462
Posted By sphelps
Not really from there but lived there for about 6...

Not really from there but lived there for about 6 years.

The Ivory
Forum: Lounge 05-07-2012, 03:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,462
Posted By sphelps
Thanks again, we went with One 11 which worked...

Thanks again, we went with One 11 which worked out well as it reminded us of our favorite restaurant in Saskatoon.
Forum: Reef 05-07-2012, 04:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,054
Posted By sphelps
zero is best IMO, plumb through the overflow or...

zero is best IMO, plumb through the overflow or through extra holes in the base. If you have to plumb through the back glass then you pretty much have to leave enough space so you can replace the...
Forum: Lounge 05-06-2012, 04:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,462
Posted By sphelps
OK thanks for the info guys

OK thanks for the info guys
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 05-06-2012, 04:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,034
Posted By sphelps
There are too many threads comparing these two...

There are too many threads comparing these two fixtures already, plus everybody knows that if it doesn't have at least 8 colors it's not worth talking about anymore :lol:
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