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  1. Black_Raven
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    Sump??

    Yes, check out the melevs site. I posted that site last year and built my sump from one of the designs. I used a simple design of 3 compartments....
    Post by: Black_Raven, Dec 21, 2005 in forum: I made this!
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    Skimmer picking

    If money is a problem, go with a corallife 125 skimmer or find a used Remora or Urchin Pro skimmer online, otherwise an ASM or Euroreef skimmer would...
    Post by: Black_Raven, Dec 21, 2005 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    Iwaki Pumps?

    Yes, I agree there is a possibilty of burning out the pump, thats why I was asking if they were self priming. I guess I will have to have the tank...
    Post by: Black_Raven, Dec 21, 2005 in forum: General Reef Topics
  4. Black_Raven
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    Iwaki Pumps?

    Right now I'm using a 30g tank for my sump which is in 3 sections. The return pump is sitting in the bottom with plumbing going straight up to the...
    Post by: Black_Raven, Dec 21, 2005 in forum: General Reef Topics
  5. Black_Raven
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    Skimmer picking

    Stay away from the Red Sea Prizm skimmers. They are junk, very noisy, need constant adjustment and tend to overflow. Don't skimp on a skimmer...
    Post by: Black_Raven, Dec 21, 2005 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  6. Black_Raven
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    skimmer for 125g tank

    Ok, I was being a little optomistic, lol.;)
    Post by: Black_Raven, Dec 21, 2005 in forum: New To The Hobby
  7. Black_Raven
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    Help with novel (?) sump/refugium idea

    I just read an article in a reef magazine about refugiums and the author who is a marine biologist stated that there is a new study that has shown...
    Post by: Black_Raven, Dec 21, 2005 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Iwaki Pumps?

    I want to use it as the return pump from my sump to the tank to replace my quiet one 3000 pump. I want a pump that is very quiet. The Quiet One...
    Post by: Black_Raven, Dec 21, 2005 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Refugium

    I would save your money and do an under tank refuge. Those HOT types are too small to really see any benefit other than a place for pods to grow...
    Post by: Black_Raven, Dec 20, 2005 in forum: Refugium
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    mud

    I would go with smaller grain sand and chaetomorpha algae instead because it does not go into a reproductive phase and pollute your tank.
    Post by: Black_Raven, Dec 20, 2005 in forum: Refugium
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    Lighting Poll!

    It doesnt really matter which type you use. HQI I believe tend to be a little cheaper to replace though.
    Post by: Black_Raven, Dec 20, 2005 in forum: Reef Lighting
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    Lighting Poll!

    They make nice equipment but are pricey. I still prefer the corallife and orbit fixtures. They seem very well made and come with mounting legs for...
    Post by: Black_Raven, Dec 20, 2005 in forum: Reef Lighting
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    Iwaki Pumps?

    Does anyone use an Iwaki pump? I was thinking about switching over to an Iwaki external pump for my return pump from my sump to my tank to replace...
    Thread by: Black_Raven, Dec 20, 2005, 12 replies, in forum: General Reef Topics
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    am i killing everything?

    if you have a canister of HOT power filter get some micro filter floss and it will help clear the water quickly.
    Post by: Black_Raven, Dec 19, 2005 in forum: ASAP
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    R/O Filters

    I use a 4 stage system that produces 50g/day.
    Post by: Black_Raven, Dec 19, 2005 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    skimmer for 125g tank

    Be careful with skimmer ratings. Most manufacturers over rate the tank size for their skimmers. You can usually count on a skimmer to be 15-30%...
    Post by: Black_Raven, Dec 19, 2005 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    initial tank filling

    RO/DI water is definitely the way to go. You might check with your LFS and see if they sell RO water if you dont want to buy an RO unit now. If you...
    Post by: Black_Raven, Dec 19, 2005 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    initial tank filling

    Are you making a reef tank or FOWLR? For a FOWLR tank you would probalby be ok if your municiple water is of good quality- low nitrates, phosphates,...
    Post by: Black_Raven, Dec 19, 2005 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Moving a happy Clam?

    Covey, You can try taking a cheisel and cutting off a small piece of the rock that it is attached too. I did this with my maxima clam and it...
    Post by: Black_Raven, Dec 18, 2005 in forum: Clams
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    Please Wish Me Luck

    Karma for your troubles and good luck. You might want to invest in a back flow swing valve as extra insurance. I have one on my system and it works...
    Post by: Black_Raven, Dec 18, 2005 in forum: General Reef Topics
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