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  1. bigdubb
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    Tank cycling question

    Right now I have my sump up and running with an interim eheim canister filter. The sump has my return pump and a large fuge (24") I converted a 55...
    Thread by: bigdubb, Jun 19, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: New To The Hobby
  2. bigdubb
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    Siphon rate off tank very slow

    The overflow is complete! Overflow - Imgur Anyone with some ideas as to how to close the previously drilled hole? Should I just contact my local...
    Post by: bigdubb, Jun 12, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  3. bigdubb
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    Siphon rate off tank very slow

    Isn't the 90 inside with the hole drilled on the top a stockman pipe? or a durso pipe. This allows air in as well as allows for flow out. If not, do...
    Post by: bigdubb, Jun 11, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  4. bigdubb
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    Siphon rate off tank very slow

    Again, all, thanks for the feedback. Right now I'm looking for the least amount of impact, I'm loosing the confidence of the Mrs on this. I am...
    Post by: bigdubb, Jun 11, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  5. bigdubb
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    Siphon rate off tank very slow

    The bottom of my DT is 10" above the bottom of my sump tank. The top of my DT is 18" above the top of my sump tank. So, that water all flows...
    Post by: bigdubb, Jun 10, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  6. bigdubb
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    Siphon rate off tank very slow

    Additionally, what kind of issues can one expect to have a tank on a cement slab in a basement? Wont that make for a virtually unheatable sump?...
    Post by: bigdubb, Jun 10, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  7. bigdubb
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    Siphon rate off tank very slow

    If you have a tank on teh flloor, how do you siphon off water for changes etc? That can definitely be moved, it woudl jsut require a lot of work....
    Post by: bigdubb, Jun 10, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  8. bigdubb
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    Siphon rate off tank very slow

    additionally the check valve isn't the issue. The check valve is on the supply from the sump, not the overflow from the DT. I've tested my pump with...
    Post by: bigdubb, Jun 10, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  9. bigdubb
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    Siphon rate off tank very slow

    this is the start over. Geezis how effed up is this thing I am looking for feedback and help on this. I will say I did not drill the...
    Post by: bigdubb, Jun 10, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  10. bigdubb
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    Siphon rate off tank very slow

    It looks like its about a 3/4" 90 inside the bulkhead. Here is a pic of my sump [IMG] The tube in front is the supply to the DT and the two in...
    Post by: bigdubb, Jun 10, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  11. bigdubb
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    Siphon rate off tank very slow

    Here is the plumbing off the back of the tank. [IMG] tubing is 1.25" PVC. The DT is in a room separate from my sump tank which is why I...
    Post by: bigdubb, Jun 10, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  12. bigdubb
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    Siphon rate off tank very slow

    I played with it a bit over the weekend and the only way I can get the return to the sump to keep up is if I let the overflow from the DT build up...
    Post by: bigdubb, Jun 10, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  13. bigdubb
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    Siphon rate off tank very slow

    Im running an Eheim 1260. If I let that go full throttle it will overflow the DT faster than the water can come back to the sump tank. I'll play...
    Post by: bigdubb, Jun 9, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  14. bigdubb
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    Siphon rate off tank very slow

    I have a 60 gal cube tank It's drilled in the back. For the bulkhead that is the siphon off the tank, there is an elbow going down. The water is...
    Thread by: bigdubb, Jun 8, 2013, 37 replies, in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  15. bigdubb
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    First attempt at Aquascape

    Here's what I used. MS International 6 in. x 12 in. Travertine Chiseled Pavers-LHDWAL612-PAV at The Home Depot Looks like an all natural stone.
    Post by: bigdubb, Jun 6, 2013 in forum: Live Rock
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    First attempt at Aquascape

    Ya, I hope it was a good choice. Its a hard stone, travertine, not cement, so I hope there isn't any leeching into the system. Time will tell I...
    Post by: bigdubb, Jun 6, 2013 in forum: Live Rock
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    First attempt at Aquascape

    My initial endeavor into reefing was put to a stop after 8 weeks. I was doing it all wrong. Having read and learned I am taking a different...
    Thread by: bigdubb, Jun 6, 2013, 7 replies, in forum: Live Rock
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    New tank Just got live rock and found this

    Thanks for all the feedback. What I ended up doing was pulling the rock out. I'm going to let it dry out for a month or two, then add it back to my...
    Post by: bigdubb, Jun 5, 2013 in forum: Live Rock
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    Building my own Refuguim/sump and could use some feedback

    Thanks for the feedback. I have revised my plans based on everyone's recommendations. [IMG] I get what you're saying about controlling the flow...
    Post by: bigdubb, May 30, 2013 in forum: Refugium
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    Building my own Refuguim/sump and could use some feedback

    I have recently picked up a 55 gal tank for my sump/refugium system and would like to venture into the DIY realm in building a sump/refugium system....
    Thread by: bigdubb, May 29, 2013, 11 replies, in forum: Refugium
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