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Forum: Polls 02-22-2013, 05:36 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 17,237
Posted By sphelps
which ever is fresher, obviously.

which ever is fresher, obviously.
Forum: Polls 02-22-2013, 05:20 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 17,237
Posted By sphelps
I'm OK with being a snob, whether it's because I...

I'm OK with being a snob, whether it's because I use the best lights or because I tell it how it is or perhaps just the fact I make comments like this. Don't care. When you're right, you're right.
Forum: Polls 02-22-2013, 05:11 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 17,237
Posted By sphelps
It goes the other way as well, while many vote...

It goes the other way as well, while many vote for T5s and Halide I would wager most of these users would prefer to run some kind of LED if it was financially feasible. On the other hand the amount...
Forum: Tank Journal 02-22-2013, 04:00 PM
Replies: 358
Views: 125,598
Posted By sphelps
You could always check out mine, you can explain...

You could always check out mine, you can explain your gulp theory at the same time. I don't think that teach that in Saskatoon.

Good choice btw :biggrin:
Forum: Tank Journal 02-22-2013, 03:10 PM
Replies: 358
Views: 125,598
Posted By sphelps
So how many big gulps is that exactly?

So how many big gulps is that exactly?
Forum: Reef 02-22-2013, 01:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,865
Posted By sphelps
Ecotech. I'll never waste my time with anything...

Ecotech. I'll never waste my time with anything else.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 02-22-2013, 02:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,674
Posted By sphelps
I for one wasn't serious of that wasn't clear...

I for one wasn't serious of that wasn't clear already. Just returning the favor :)
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 02-22-2013, 02:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,674
Posted By sphelps
I'm sorry I kind of assumed I could ask, after...

I'm sorry I kind of assumed I could ask, after all...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 02-22-2013, 12:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,674
Posted By sphelps
Will you take $1?

Will you take $1?
Forum: Polls 02-21-2013, 11:02 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 17,237
Posted By sphelps
Yeah I get it and and I use to be on your side of...

Yeah I get it and and I use to be on your side of the fence, at one point almost switched back to MH/T5 after being thoroughly disappointed. However with the better full spectrum LED fixtures I think...
Forum: Polls 02-21-2013, 09:31 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 17,237
Posted By sphelps
I don't buy it, you'd use them if you could...

I don't buy it, you'd use them if you could justify the cost ;)
Forum: Polls 02-21-2013, 09:29 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 17,237
Posted By sphelps
So if someone gave you a few GHL mitras you...

So if someone gave you a few GHL mitras you wouldn't use them? Doesn't matter if you have the money or not, take that right out of the equation. If you had the option to run as many of whatever LED...
Forum: Reef 02-21-2013, 09:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,933
Posted By sphelps
Have you considered purchasing an energy monitor?...

Have you considered purchasing an energy monitor? You can get whole house monitors that measure total power usage at your breaker box and some will even monitor individual circuits as well. With an...
Forum: Polls 02-21-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 17,237
Posted By sphelps
The only reason not to use LED is financial.

The only reason not to use LED is financial.
Forum: Reef 02-21-2013, 06:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,188
Posted By sphelps
I missed that link I'll have to look for it....

I missed that link I'll have to look for it. While you can unplug the controller from the pump the statement made by reefbuilders about the IC chip being removed from the pump to the new controller...
Forum: Reef 02-21-2013, 04:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,188
Posted By sphelps
I really only purchased the wavelines for the...

I really only purchased the wavelines for the ability to control them externally with 0-10V when a new controller would be released. Kind of annoying it seems I'll have to buy two new pumps if I want...
Forum: Concept Aquatics 02-20-2013, 07:46 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 22,948
Posted By sphelps
Good news but don't see Ecotech glue on the list...

Good news but don't see Ecotech glue on the list :cry:
Forum: Tank Journal 02-20-2013, 02:02 PM
Replies: 2,110
Views: 1,540,041
Posted By sphelps
You can tell when you get a bad spawning, I had a...

You can tell when you get a bad spawning, I had a large squamosa clam that turned my 100 gallon tank into what appeared to be a large milk container. Other smaller clams didn't have that much of an...
Forum: Tank Journal 02-19-2013, 09:20 PM
Replies: 691
Views: 358,211
Posted By sphelps
The pump noise is likely a result from the rigid...

The pump noise is likely a result from the rigid plumbing attached to it, installing rubber couplings will help if you can squeeze them in. I see space on the output for sure but not so much on the...
Forum: Reef 02-19-2013, 08:54 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 21,217
Posted By sphelps
If you're going to submerse LED strips make sure...

If you're going to submerse LED strips make sure you get IP68 rating, most are IP65 to 67 which qualifies as waterproof but not for long term submersion. The bigger issue however will be the constant...
Forum: Reef 02-19-2013, 08:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,275
Posted By sphelps
Usually it's a combination of a few things that...

Usually it's a combination of a few things that end up killing coral. High TDS in make up water, salinity fluctuations, and likely a few other factors are likely all to blame. Purple growth is a form...
Forum: Reef 02-19-2013, 05:25 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 21,217
Posted By sphelps
Sorry I guess I read the topic of the thread...

Sorry I guess I read the topic of the thread differently, figured suggesting ways that could relate to all of us was appropriate.
Forum: Reef 02-19-2013, 04:00 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 21,217
Posted By sphelps
Well it obviously depends what you use but for...

Well it obviously depends what you use but for example I basically run four Tunze 6105s. If I just ran these full power all the time it would be 35W x 4 x 24 = 3.36 kWh per day. If I alternated flow...
Forum: Reef 02-19-2013, 03:01 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 21,217
Posted By sphelps
Ok besides debating whether LEDs save money or...

Ok besides debating whether LEDs save money or not let's maybe focus on some real ways of cutting back that power bill. I'll suggest a few things that don't have huge upfront costs.


Reduce...
Forum: Reef 02-18-2013, 10:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,188
Posted By sphelps
I run two of the waveline 10000s and I some what...

I run two of the waveline 10000s and I some what agree that perhaps the flow-rate is exaggerated but I also use to think the power consumption was higher due to how hot the power supplies would get...
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