tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76670822767881919862024-08-30T13:54:42.968+01:00Simeon's FindingsThings I find around the 'net that may be useful to others.
This blog is my personal opinion and does not reflect that of my employer or any other person.Simeon Pashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10790115182328647648noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7667082276788191986.post-19833178146882839762010-01-23T01:05:00.000+00:002010-01-23T01:05:57.096+00:00water paramsph 7.7 (low res)
NO2 0
NO3 20 (could be higher)
Ca 470 ppm
PO4 0.03
Amm 0
Mg 1200-1260 (low res)Simeon Pashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10790115182328647648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7667082276788191986.post-49351763868778421852010-01-16T19:00:00.000+00:002010-01-17T00:43:08.740+00:00NOTE: re-introduced male clown after all clearSimeon Pashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10790115182328647648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7667082276788191986.post-28887749534576307752010-01-16T13:43:00.002+00:002010-01-17T00:48:25.553+00:00NOTE: added pincushion urchinWho could resist?Simeon Pashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10790115182328647648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7667082276788191986.post-2258385209046778532010-01-15T21:00:00.001+00:002010-01-17T10:34:36.097+00:00NOTE: got 60l tank from Wavertree Nook RdSimeon Pashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10790115182328647648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7667082276788191986.post-11741751731197065102010-01-15T00:40:00.001+00:002010-01-17T00:57:25.842+00:00NOTE: Upgraded cooling fansvery noisy! but no variation in tank temperature at all. :)Simeon Pashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10790115182328647648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7667082276788191986.post-60596340529945632152010-01-14T21:00:00.005+00:002010-01-17T00:59:02.036+00:00NOTE: clown in temp QTin kids plastic toy storage. Needs a glass tank.+ heater+ lump of live rock+ circ pumpAfter consultation, decided to take no action other than to wait to see if it escalates before dosing meds.Simeon Pashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10790115182328647648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7667082276788191986.post-12134768417122269622010-01-14T21:00:00.002+00:002010-01-17T00:42:31.527+00:00NOTE Whitespots on male clownSimeon Pashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10790115182328647648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7667082276788191986.post-21708691564811530672010-01-14T21:00:00.001+00:002010-01-17T00:41:55.482+00:00NOTE: upgrade skimmer & return pump + hydor flow* V2 120 Nano skimmer* MJ1200 power headSimeon Pashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10790115182328647648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7667082276788191986.post-84027366091786037782010-01-09T21:00:00.003+00:002010-01-17T01:01:17.105+00:00NOTE: bought frags from WavBought following frags from local reefer:* Galaxia/Galaxea frag* Pom Pom Xenia frag* kenyan treeguy kindly gave me some extras:+ free - Tiny Zoa frag+ free - Small Toadstool frag+ 2 free unknown frags (poss. 1x Green Star Polyp, 1x Monti Finger)Simeon Pashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10790115182328647648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7667082276788191986.post-14694637742036427822010-01-02T21:00:00.000+00:002010-01-17T00:32:09.535+00:00Moved tankNOTE: Moved tank from old house to new oneSimeon Pashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10790115182328647648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7667082276788191986.post-26446803167547704912009-12-30T21:00:00.000+00:002010-01-17T00:31:31.867+00:00Moving houseNOTE: moved house, left tankSimeon Pashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10790115182328647648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7667082276788191986.post-15764544485830435392009-12-21T21:00:00.001+00:002010-01-17T00:49:46.833+00:00NOTE: bought torch + zoasfrom Thurcroft Simeon Pashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10790115182328647648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7667082276788191986.post-22484549429091921972009-12-19T21:00:00.002+00:002010-01-17T00:40:13.691+00:00NOTE: Perc Clowns from Bawtry + new heaterSimeon Pashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10790115182328647648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7667082276788191986.post-53186261279675756732009-12-12T21:00:00.001+00:002010-01-17T00:39:40.231+00:00NOTE: Starry Blenny + 2x Emerald Mithrax crabs from EcclesfieldSimeon Pashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10790115182328647648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7667082276788191986.post-75862280218098256022009-12-08T21:00:00.000+00:002010-01-17T00:39:12.582+00:00NOTE: 10x hermits + 2x blue legs from ThurcroftSimeon Pashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10790115182328647648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7667082276788191986.post-61648438998928004552009-12-07T21:00:00.000+00:002010-01-17T00:54:20.551+00:00won: job lot of marine chems & testsAPI Nitrate, API Nitrite, API Ammonia kitsSALIFERT pH, Calcium, Magnesium and Phospate kits1/2 tub of Rowaphos and 1/2 tub of Purigen.1/2 box of Milliput (for attaching corals to rocks etc)Protozin (new/sealed) and Myaxin (5ml used) medications and almost full bottle of Apstasia X.Almost full container of marine flake and net.Simeon Pashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10790115182328647648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7667082276788191986.post-6168284625961807352009-12-05T21:00:00.001+00:002010-01-17T00:38:24.545+00:00NOTE: bought Blood Shrimp from Viscum + 3x hermitsSimeon Pashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10790115182328647648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7667082276788191986.post-22677173428455341712009-11-28T21:00:00.000+00:002010-01-17T00:51:01.290+00:00NOTE: bought pulsing xenia fragfrom Viscum. VERY expensive!!!Simeon Pashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10790115182328647648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7667082276788191986.post-9549642747790059932009-11-21T21:00:00.001+00:002010-01-17T00:30:52.147+00:00First 24hrsWe got the tank home late last night and set it up quite crudely to ensure that the live rock was still able to act as a filter.I removed the crab into a temporary home while I had the chance as I knew he'd disappear into the rocks and we'd never see him again. At least this way, I'd have the choice of re-introducing it when I found out what it was.When it was all together the water was totally Simeon Pashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10790115182328647648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7667082276788191986.post-54981773159091222842009-11-20T22:00:00.001+00:002010-01-17T00:14:42.843+00:00Nano marine - the beginningsWell, I've always wanted a marine reef tank but was always turned off by the extreme expense and difficulty in keeping them.
Thankfully, technology has moved on to the point where it's not ridiculously expensive any more thanks to the new small complete tanks.
Having previously kept tropical discus fish I was aware that it was entirely possible to get a 2nd hand full setup at a massive price Simeon Pashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10790115182328647648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7667082276788191986.post-72953964337292293632009-05-17T17:34:00.001+01:002009-05-17T17:36:01.968+01:00Acer Aspire One died! Found a solution :( BIOS corruptedMy Acer Aspire One died this afternoon and refused to startup, it didn't even get to the bios loading screen.A quick google produced a solution at the link here. Thanks to the original author.Basically, the BIOS had corrupted and it needed reseting.Phew!Simeon Pashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10790115182328647648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7667082276788191986.post-27442578723102649292009-04-14T11:46:00.000+01:002009-05-04T15:10:52.577+01:00Mp3 BPM calculation and iTunesI recently bought an iPod touch and started running for fitness. I have a large collection of MP3s and I wanted to get the BPM field completed for all of my MP3s so that I can choose audio based on it's tempo.After a *lot* of googling I ended up with the following working solution:a) use the freeware Mixmeister BPM calculator to batch analyse all of the files. This took hours to do but it's the Simeon Pashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10790115182328647648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7667082276788191986.post-56041027785950485212009-01-11T01:16:00.000+00:002009-05-04T15:10:52.578+01:00PlayStation 3 PS3 - what you get for the moneyAs always, comments are welcome.Now, I'm fortunate enough to work for Sony but regardless of that I really like my PlayStation 3. What follows is my personal view and does not represent that of my employer or any other person.Here's what I can do by itself at no extra cost:* Play PS3 games obviously* Watch Blu-Rays & DVDs in high-def. The DVD upscaling is the best I've seen* Listen to music Simeon Pashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10790115182328647648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7667082276788191986.post-73444765921891075242009-01-11T00:49:00.000+00:002009-05-04T15:10:52.578+01:00Extending a wifi network - BT HomeHub & D-Link 2100APFirstly, my motivation for doing this was to improve the quality of my wireless network around the house as I now have loads of devices wanting to connect throughout the house - desktops, PS3, laptop, PSP, phones, iTouch, media server, the list goes on.I've spent quite a few hours on this now and I've done a lot of investigation coupled with trial and error to get this working and I wished Simeon Pashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10790115182328647648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7667082276788191986.post-21828367297033751142009-01-06T22:28:00.000+00:002009-05-04T15:10:52.578+01:00Independant game development - 20yrs onBelow is a list of games I was involved with during my time in independent game development - 1988 - 2008. I've now moved over to the publishing side to experience how the other half live.More details here on MobyGames but it's partially wrong as it's based on game credits, which were occasionally wrong and frequently never acknowledged - http://www.mobygames.com/developer/sheet/view/Simeon Pashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10790115182328647648noreply@blogger.com0