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Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 07-10-2015, 03:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,395
Posted By sphelps
Multiple generations, 1st gen it just sat on,...

Multiple generations, 1st gen it just sat on, they changed it to thread on the 2nd or 3rd gen, not sure which one.
Forum: Reef 07-09-2015, 02:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,788
Posted By sphelps
Calcium hydroxide (Kalk) is more common as it can...

Calcium hydroxide (Kalk) is more common as it can maintain both calcium and alkalinity. Many people have or still use this approach so certainly nothing wrong with it. For an extra boost you can use...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 07-07-2015, 04:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,395
Posted By sphelps
Not from me, pretty straight forward.

Not from me, pretty straight forward.
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 07-07-2015, 04:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,395
Posted By sphelps
It just sits on, may drip slightly but doesn't...

It just sits on, may drip slightly but doesn't effect its operation. My favorite feature of my sm was how the cup just sits on the neck, no treads or friction fit to deal with when the cup is full....
Forum: Lounge 07-07-2015, 02:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,772
Posted By sphelps
Prime lenses (no zoom) take better photos in...

Prime lenses (no zoom) take better photos in general. An all around lens won't compare but some are definitely better than others. Ones with lower f numbers (bigger aperture) and better glass will...
Forum: Lower Mainland 06-25-2015, 05:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,767
Posted By sphelps
Controllers have failed me in the past, once...

Controllers have failed me in the past, once being responsible for a total wipe out. While they offer advantages I don't really see them as offering much increase in terms of reliability. Sometimes...
Forum: Reef 06-25-2015, 05:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,885
Posted By sphelps
Starphire, according to Dave it's slightly...

Starphire, according to Dave it's slightly thicker than standard to compensate for the reduced strength while the Chinese is not so you do get a little more for the extra money :lol:
In the end both...
Forum: Reef 06-22-2015, 09:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,694
Posted By sphelps
I always pumped salt water from changes onto my...

I always pumped salt water from changes onto my lawn, in one small spot too as I never got around to getting a longer hose or connecting to the sprinklers. That section of lawn to this day is still...
Forum: Tank Journal 06-14-2015, 05:46 AM
Replies: 354
Views: 155,916
Posted By sphelps
Nice one piece euro! Should have got it done in...

Nice one piece euro! Should have got it done in starphire ;)
Forum: Calgary 06-03-2015, 07:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,394
Posted By sphelps
DIY bud. Fences are easy and a good excuse to...

DIY bud. Fences are easy and a good excuse to take a few days off work to enjoy the outdoors. Could walk you through it. Alternatively I know a couple guys, not sure on cost but they are private so...
Forum: Reef 06-02-2015, 09:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,126
Posted By sphelps
Switch the impeller out with the good one before...

Switch the impeller out with the good one before writing off the whole pump. Also make sure they are clean. I recall someone having a similar issue just due to calcium build up and regular cleaning...
Forum: Reef 06-02-2015, 04:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,126
Posted By sphelps
Can you switch the controller to the other pump...

Can you switch the controller to the other pump to test it? If the power supply powers the other pump then that's not the issue, so pump or controller. Switching controller will narrow it down...
Forum: Reef 05-31-2015, 09:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,140
Posted By sphelps
Never noticed any real unpleasant smell whenever...

Never noticed any real unpleasant smell whenever I've worked with acrylic. The solvent obviously has a strong odor but it's pretty obvious.
Forum: Reef 05-31-2015, 08:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,674
Posted By sphelps
The LEDs will run off dc power so the transformer...

The LEDs will run off dc power so the transformer you have converts ac to dc. I've never seen such a transformer that doesn't work for both 120 and 220 vac. So chances are you can just plug in the...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 05-28-2015, 02:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,228
Posted By sphelps
Google told me Bubble blaster 3000 or...

Google told me Bubble blaster 3000 or Laguna/Askoll 1500, with original impeller fitting the Laguna/Askoll.
Forum: Lounge 05-27-2015, 08:21 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,871
Posted By sphelps
While it's not a sustainable hobby it's not on...

While it's not a sustainable hobby it's not on the decline either. The hobby is growing, price increases are actually proof of that. As the hobby expands as does the the business that supports it....
Forum: Reef 05-27-2015, 01:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,223
Posted By sphelps
If you have forced air heating turn your fan on...

If you have forced air heating turn your fan on so it circulates the air in the house. That alone will make a significant difference in basement humidity.
Forum: Reef 05-25-2015, 10:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,333
Posted By sphelps
Lots of options but in terms of flow rate you'd...

Lots of options but in terms of flow rate you'd probably want to aim at around 10x turnover, could do a bit less but nice to the have the extra available encase you want to run reactors or end up...
Forum: Lounge 05-21-2015, 09:40 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 18,213
Posted By sphelps
You should look into it, it's super interesting...

You should look into it, it's super interesting with lots history and science behind it. I never thought much of it before, all the home brew stuff I tried was terrible but then after talking to a...
Forum: Tank Journal 05-21-2015, 05:58 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 35,868
Posted By sphelps
Cool, just keep an eye on it as things change...

Cool, just keep an eye on it as things change over time, like I mentioned algae on the overflow guard, check valves not sealing properly and additional equipment like skimmers and reactors all add...
Forum: Tank Journal 05-21-2015, 05:51 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 35,868
Posted By sphelps
To be fair you suggested putting them side by...

To be fair you suggested putting them side by side with a divider between, I was suggesting that divider is silly and really accomplishes nothing. Plus even in the same chamber one after the other...
Forum: Tank Journal 05-21-2015, 05:18 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 35,868
Posted By sphelps
Nah, that's a bit silly IMO. Yes theoretically...

Nah, that's a bit silly IMO. Yes theoretically makes some sense but with intakes put at one end and outputs put at the other and water flowing through the sump there's really no way of re-skimming...
Forum: Tank Journal 05-21-2015, 05:14 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 35,868
Posted By sphelps
I'd say the twin skimmers would be plenty and the...

I'd say the twin skimmers would be plenty and the second could be added later, no need to rush out and blow the $800 now. There's plenty of big salt tanks out there running no skimmer so I'm not...
Forum: Tank Journal 05-21-2015, 03:53 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 35,868
Posted By sphelps
Love the tank size and how low it sits, pretty...

Love the tank size and how low it sits, pretty sweet. :thumb:

I'd suggest rather than upgrading the skimmer now is just running it for a while and adding a second one later. Why not run two small...
Forum: Lounge 05-21-2015, 03:33 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 18,213
Posted By sphelps
I hear ya, I like different stuff in my beer too...

I hear ya, I like different stuff in my beer too but more bitter than sweet. The wild rose raspberry ale is good if you haven't tried it and big rock also has a juniper berry which is also pretty...
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