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Forum: FOWLR 10-11-2012, 05:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 20,171
Posted By sphelps
Let's not get too technical, way too much math...

Let's not get too technical, way too much math involved when you consider color.
Forum: FOWLR 10-11-2012, 05:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 20,171
Posted By sphelps
In general yes but there are things you need to...

In general yes but there are things you need to consider.

First is the overall condition of the house structure, it's important to verify things are built to current code regulations and nothing...
Forum: Reef 10-11-2012, 02:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,477
Posted By sphelps
The only way it could be iron is if you're dosing...

The only way it could be iron is if you're dosing it. Typically green sps loose color due to low iron from refugium export, it's rare to see the opposite.
Forum: Reef 10-11-2012, 01:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,477
Posted By sphelps
Typically results from low light or high...

Typically results from low light or high nutrients so probably needs more light in your case. Also iron plays a role but typically more related to green colors being washed out.
Forum: Tank Journal 10-11-2012, 01:15 PM
Replies: 413
Views: 110,833
Posted By sphelps
Getting pretty good pictures with a phone there...

Getting pretty good pictures with a phone there bud!
Forum: Reef 10-11-2012, 01:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,334
Posted By sphelps
There was a series of tanks in Saskatoon that...

There was a series of tanks in Saskatoon that came from a builder that had some defects. One large tank split at the seam, could have been improper cleaning of the polished edges prior to applying...
Forum: Reef 10-11-2012, 01:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,334
Posted By sphelps
Any home insurance will cover water damage from...

Any home insurance will cover water damage from an aquarium, you shouldn't need to pay more to add such things. It's pretty standard they will also cover up to $1500 worth of equipment damage but no...
Forum: Lounge 10-10-2012, 06:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,116
Posted By sphelps
With more experience maintenance becomes easier...

With more experience maintenance becomes easier and less time consuming. I know I spend little time maintaining my tanks once they are setup and it doesn't really matter what size they are. However...
Forum: Lounge 10-10-2012, 05:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,116
Posted By sphelps
smaller tanks are better for beginners IMO, this...

smaller tanks are better for beginners IMO, this hobby is more expensive and more time consuming than most people realize. More often than not when people start with big tanks they end up being...
Forum: Tank Journal 10-07-2012, 05:28 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 27,615
Posted By sphelps
Yeah it depends what you're use to for sure,...

Yeah it depends what you're use to for sure, overall considering the flow-rate they are very quiet. I would think these days with everyone using LEDs they'd be looking for all the heat they can get...
Forum: GHL Profilux Info & Support 10-07-2012, 03:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,600
Posted By sphelps
If it's automated then daily, if manual then...

If it's automated then daily, if manual then weekly. Larger quantity less often is more effective than lower quantity more often but you have to consider stability as well.
Forum: Tank Journal 10-07-2012, 02:23 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 27,615
Posted By sphelps
You using it internal or external Greg? I'm...

You using it internal or external Greg? I'm thinking of moving mine internal due to them leaking very slightly around the housing. Thinking it will be quieter as well, they don't vibrate at all it so...
Forum: GHL Profilux Info & Support 10-07-2012, 01:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,452
Posted By sphelps
Any idea on how high those fixtures are mounted...

Any idea on how high those fixtures are mounted on that tank?
Forum: GHL Profilux Info & Support 10-06-2012, 08:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,600
Posted By sphelps
At the end of the day you got to do what ever...

At the end of the day you got to do what ever makes the most sense to you, you'll never get a solid answer on the subject and asking it just clogs up threads with two knuckle heads like us ;)
Forum: GHL Profilux Info & Support 10-06-2012, 08:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,600
Posted By sphelps
Your return pump flow rate is independent from...

Your return pump flow rate is independent from your skimmer flow rate, hence matching them doesn't serve a purpose. Unless you feed your overflow water directly into your skimmer you have no way of...
Forum: Reef 10-06-2012, 05:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,862
Posted By sphelps
The mag-float acrylics suck IME, the Algae Free...

The mag-float acrylics suck IME, the Algae Free with acrylic pad works much better.
Forum: GHL Profilux Info & Support 10-06-2012, 05:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,600
Posted By sphelps
You're know they are interdependent right? I...

You're know they are interdependent right? I never understood this approach, design you're sump properly and it will trap lighter organics in the skimmer chamber regardless or display tank turnover....
Forum: GHL Profilux Info & Support 10-06-2012, 04:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,600
Posted By sphelps
For me it depends, 10x is probably a good ball...

For me it depends, 10x is probably a good ball park within reason but the larger the tank to more this becomes impractical if the goal is efficiency and low noise. Going up 10ft I wouldn't aim for...
Forum: GHL Profilux Info & Support 10-06-2012, 03:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,600
Posted By sphelps
For something quiet and reliable RD 8.2 is...

For something quiet and reliable RD 8.2 is probably the right size. Waveline DC-10000 is also probably big enough although I haven't seen any pump curves just that it does up to 16.4 feet. Water...
Forum: Canreef Nano Contest 2012 10-05-2012, 11:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 33,394
Posted By sphelps
Oh I've done that before, I can assure you better...

Oh I've done that before, I can assure you better outside than on carpet.
Forum: Canreef Nano Contest 2012 10-05-2012, 10:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 33,394
Posted By sphelps
You left the lid off your PVC cement :surprise:

You left the lid off your PVC cement :surprise:
Forum: Lounge 10-05-2012, 09:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,473
Posted By sphelps
Agreed

Agreed
Forum: Reef 10-05-2012, 08:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,864
Posted By sphelps
Good read for sure and just the subject that's on...

Good read for sure and just the subject that's on my mind these days. It's inspired me to experiment with some new quarantine methods.
Forum: Lounge 10-05-2012, 08:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,473
Posted By sphelps
Should note my complaints are directed more...

Should note my complaints are directed more towards Bow Valley in this case, Pisces only at fault for being in business with them but at the end of the day it was all pre-packaged and sealed from BV...
Forum: Lounge 10-05-2012, 08:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,473
Posted By sphelps
I have identical sized glass lids on my other 55,...

I have identical sized glass lids on my other 55, they have full hinge and open just fine. This has nothing to do with functionality, it's purely about saving pennies on what's probably one of the...
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