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    DIY PVC overfloy built...but getting weird behaviour (PICS)

    It needs to be capped because as the water flows empties into the sump the pipe has a "choice" of whether to fill with water or air. If you leave...
    Post by: mjc440, Apr 18, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    AquaC Urchin

    I still don't understand what happens when you don't have the drain fitting. If the entire unit is in the sump, would it matter at all?
    Post by: mjc440, Apr 8, 2009 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    AquaC Urchin

    What do people think about the AquaC Urchin? Also-can you explain the a 'drain fitting'? Thanks
    Thread by: mjc440, Apr 8, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    Skimmer Suggestion

    Cool-thanks for the help. When I said I don't want to buy new equipment, I meant for the upgrade. I think you understood that though. Where did...
    Post by: mjc440, Apr 3, 2009 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    Skimmer Suggestion

    I am looking for a skimmer for a 30 gal tank. I want to use it in my sump and be able to handle the bioload from a ~75 gal tank for my future...
    Thread by: mjc440, Apr 3, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    Livestock Plan

    Thanks guys!
    Post by: mjc440, Mar 31, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Livestock Plan

    I want to have a plan for the corals and fish I'm going to keep so I know in what order to introduce them to the tank. I have a 30 gal tank,...
    Thread by: mjc440, Mar 31, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Drilling Overflow and Returns

    I just made an overflow from 3/4" PVC. Max flow rate is a bit more than 300 gph. I have to close the valve on the overflow pipe because my Mag 5...
    Post by: mjc440, Mar 30, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Howdy, everyone - 125Gal

    Are UV filters a good idea? What do they do?
    Post by: mjc440, Mar 30, 2009 in forum: Say Hello!
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    Drilling Overflow and Returns

    I can't view the pictures on my computer so I don't know exactly what is going on-but you can just have extra sump volume so that if the power does...
    Post by: mjc440, Mar 30, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    cycling tank

    I'm starting the cycle on my tank too. Should I really let the whole shrimp just decay in my 30 gal tank-or should i pull it out after some time....
    Post by: mjc440, Mar 29, 2009 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Cycle Questions

    Thanks for all of the help!
    Post by: mjc440, Mar 24, 2009 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Cycle Questions

    I am just about to start cycling my tank. I have a 30 g with a sump-no skimmer yet but I don't think that is a problem right now. Should I even...
    Thread by: mjc440, Mar 24, 2009, 9 replies, in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Start me up: 30 gal

    I'm starting a setup with the same size tank-where did you get the light fixture? I still need that and a skimmer.
    Post by: mjc440, Mar 22, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Way to increase drain flow?

    You can try different types of pipe/tubing. The flexible plastic tubing definitely causes more head loss than PVC. If you eliminate unnecessary...
    Post by: mjc440, Mar 2, 2009 in forum: Refugium
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    Phosphate Reactor

    If you have two reactors, what flow rate would you suggest for phosban and carbon? Can I put them in line with about 40 gph or should the carbon...
    Post by: mjc440, Mar 1, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Way to increase drain flow?

    The return doesn't necessarily need to be smaller than the overflow. You could use a slightly smaller pump and keep the same overflow. You could...
    Post by: mjc440, Feb 28, 2009 in forum: Refugium
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    basic water mess question

    If you're in a house you can drill through your floor and put all of the plumbing in the basement. It would require a larger return pump, but it can...
    Post by: mjc440, Feb 27, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Cycling

    What does the brown algae show?
    Post by: mjc440, Feb 27, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    what size powerhead / return pump i need?

    There is a good chart that provides flow rate as a function of head for each of the Mag Drive Pumps here. Remember that you will have minor losses...
    Post by: mjc440, Feb 27, 2009 in forum: Refugium
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