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Forum: Reef 03-14-2013, 02:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,956
Posted By daplatapus
Yeah, that's why in my mind I prefer several...

Yeah, that's why in my mind I prefer several (3-4) smaller heaters. I also have a basement sump that sucks the heat out of my system. If one fails on or off, no big deal. On a 200-300 gallon system,...
Forum: Reef 03-14-2013, 01:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,956
Posted By daplatapus
I have 3- 300W heaters in my 150 gal sump/77gal...

I have 3- 300W heaters in my 150 gal sump/77gal DT.
Redundancy, Redundancy, Redundancy.
Usually I have only ever seen 2 heaters on at a time, but if 1 ever fails, not that big a deal, 2 heaters go...
Forum: Reef 03-14-2013, 01:01 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,786
Posted By daplatapus
I think I got the same thing as Smudge. Here's a...

I think I got the same thing as Smudge. Here's a pick:
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x353/daplatapus/2013-03-13175124_zpsf53da302.jpg

It's a bit bigger than 1/4", closer to 3/8" but I've...
Forum: DIY 03-13-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 117,354
Posted By daplatapus
Check out RC. In the DIY forum, look for the...

Check out RC. In the DIY forum, look for the thread: Meanwell LDD driver: for those who want to dim to 0 using Arduino. There's a couple files there, but I know one is on post #936.

Hope that helps
Forum: Lounge 03-09-2013, 04:21 AM
Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,566,225
Posted By daplatapus
We should have a canreef divers club. Meet and...

We should have a canreef divers club. Meet and greet over a surf and turf :D
Forum: Lounge 03-08-2013, 03:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,910
Posted By daplatapus
Thanks guys. Ya, I was looking for ones that plug...

Thanks guys. Ya, I was looking for ones that plug in line to individual appliances. I figured then I can prioritize what things I want to upgrade using power consumption as one of the many other...
Forum: Reef 03-08-2013, 03:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,580
Posted By daplatapus
I bought a used RX-4 from a fellow canreefer and...

I bought a used RX-4 from a fellow canreefer and after setting it up the first time, I've barely touched it. All my hard corals have exploded since and I've had to increase the flow through the...
Forum: Lounge 03-07-2013, 02:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,910
Posted By daplatapus
Energy usage monitor

Well, all these questions about power usage, tank operation efficiency and what not has me wondering what exactly I am using for power. I'm looking at purchasing an energy usage monitor to measure...
Forum: Reef 03-06-2013, 01:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,049
Posted By daplatapus
When I upgraded my sump I took out my fuge...

When I upgraded my sump I took out my fuge because I was constantly having my DSB go rock hard and I was starting to worry about it going bad and causing a crash. Around the same time I started...
Forum: DIY 03-05-2013, 01:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,388
Posted By daplatapus
Is there a reason you don't want to put in a...

Is there a reason you don't want to put in a booster pump on your RO/DI with a pressure cut off switch? That would be the best option if you can do it.
Something like this would work:...
Forum: Reef 03-05-2013, 01:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,793
Posted By daplatapus
I don't believe shipping is free to Canada :(

I don't believe shipping is free to Canada :(
Forum: Tank Journal 03-03-2013, 07:06 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 46,408
Posted By daplatapus
Not sure if there's one near ya, but Windsor...

Not sure if there's one near ya, but Windsor plywood usually has an ok selection.
Forum: Lounge 03-03-2013, 06:07 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,827
Posted By daplatapus
Yup, lived in Canmore for over 20 years up until...

Yup, lived in Canmore for over 20 years up until 5 years ago and you could count on it snowing May long weekend.
Forum: Lounge 03-02-2013, 04:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,117
Posted By daplatapus
Had to share

Some of these are so cute, you might actually throw up. You have been warned.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10200199945835353&set=vb.1653205528&type=2&theater
Forum: Lounge 03-01-2013, 02:00 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,827
Posted By daplatapus
weather in Port Alberni yesterday, Brrrrrrrr ...

weather in Port Alberni yesterday, Brrrrrrrr
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x353/daplatapus/weather_zpsea71edbb.jpg
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 03-01-2013, 01:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 693
Posted By daplatapus
LF/WTB Large calcium reactor

After having my RX-4 running on my 77 I'm beginning to realize it won't be big enough once I set up my 210. Anybody have an RX-6 or equivalent that's sitting around collecting dust?
I'll also need 2...
Forum: Lounge 03-01-2013, 01:43 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,827
Posted By daplatapus
Sweet! Home, shop and aquarium building. I love...

Sweet! Home, shop and aquarium building. I love it :D

Or is it home, aquarium building, shop?

or maybe Aquarium building, shop, home?
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 03-01-2013, 03:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,081
Posted By daplatapus
Yup, just picked mine up from getting done. $18

Yup, just picked mine up from getting done. $18
Forum: DIY 02-28-2013, 02:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,207
Posted By daplatapus
Hmmmm, to bad you can't set something up...

Hmmmm, to bad you can't set something up semi-temporary for the 20gal. 6" tank depth isn't a whole lot and I'd be a bit worried about keeping fish you plan for a 90 gal in there for 8-12 weeks,...
Forum: Tank Journal 02-28-2013, 04:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,838
Posted By daplatapus
Very cool. They have a couple pretty cool setups...

Very cool. They have a couple pretty cool setups at the ocean discovery centre.
Forum: Tank Journal 02-28-2013, 04:20 AM
Replies: 1,555
Views: 845,794
Posted By daplatapus
Holy crap dude, that sucks. Glad to hear you got...

Holy crap dude, that sucks. Glad to hear you got lots of help. I hear all these stories and know it's only a matter of time till it's me or someone near. Makes you glad to have a place like canreef...
Forum: Pictures 02-26-2013, 03:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,105
Posted By daplatapus
WOW, wicked pics. I love that eyeball shot in the...

WOW, wicked pics. I love that eyeball shot in the first one :D
Forum: Reef 02-24-2013, 05:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,744
Posted By daplatapus
I've got mine on a dim4 controller and I use that...

I've got mine on a dim4 controller and I use that to colour mix. Each spectrum colour is on individual channels and 3 of those RB's are used only for moon lighting. And I am running no optics,...
Forum: Reef 02-24-2013, 03:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,744
Posted By daplatapus
This is the layout I went on my 20 gallon cube....

This is the layout I went on my 20 gallon cube. It works awesome but like scubasteve said, I do get just a teeny bit of light separation in the odd shadow produced by my live rock. You normally don't...
Forum: Lounge 02-22-2013, 11:14 PM
Replies: 7,312
Views: 1,566,225
Posted By daplatapus
Mmmmmm, bacon.....

Mmmmmm, bacon.....
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