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  1. coyle
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    Can I use the skimmer as a return pump?

    Of course. I saw that yesterday when I was filling my watering can with the hose, it overflowed from the end when the water level got higher. So, I...
    Post by: coyle, Apr 29, 2010 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  2. coyle
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    Can I use the skimmer as a return pump?

    Could I take a spray injection skimmer (aquac ev 120) and using my mag 7 return pump use that to power my return line back to the display tank? For...
    Thread by: coyle, Apr 26, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: Protein Skimmers
  3. coyle
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    Skimmer or "natural" filtration

    That makes sense. I grew up on the Gulf Coast of FL & have seen that foam a lot. I wasn't going to put live rock in-sump, that was going into the...
    Post by: coyle, Apr 26, 2010 in forum: Refugium
  4. coyle
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    Skimmer or "natural" filtration

    I just set my sump up and am wondering if I can just do tumbled chaeto, bio balls and live rock or do I need a protein skimmer? I'm thinking of...
    Thread by: coyle, Apr 25, 2010, 7 replies, in forum: Refugium
  5. coyle
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    best in sump skimmer for 40 gallon w' small footprint

    I have 2 places it can go: the first has about 5x6" space and the other 9x10" and it's 24" to the top of the cabinet. If it can use a mag 7 that...
    Thread by: coyle, Apr 25, 2010, 7 replies, in forum: Protein Skimmers
  6. coyle
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    Can I run the overflow to fuge weekly?

    Hmm, not hearing a lot of support for this idea. I'm going to make a durso standpipe and am planning on running the return pump into my skimmer so...
    Post by: coyle, Mar 6, 2010 in forum: Refugium
  7. coyle
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    Loud overflow, any sudgestions?

    I have this problem as well and it seems to be a common one that the durso standpipe fixes. I am going to make one any day now and will let you know...
    Post by: coyle, Mar 6, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  8. coyle
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    Does location of inline pump affect head gph

    Ok, I'll keep it in there. I am thinking of just running it like once a week and keeping a whisper filter going for water flow. I mean there's not...
    Post by: coyle, Mar 6, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  9. coyle
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    Can I run the overflow to fuge weekly?

    Yes, I just hooked up one of those little whisper 10gal filters so there's flow. It could also be helpful because it's got a refillable filter that I...
    Post by: coyle, Mar 5, 2010 in forum: Refugium
  10. coyle
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    Does location of inline pump affect head gph

    This is from the Danner Mag pump info: These robust, epoxy-sealed, low-head, magnetic drive pumps can be used either in-line (above water) or...
    Post by: coyle, Mar 5, 2010 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  11. coyle
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    is there a good t8 bulb for red algae etc?

    I'm eventually going to build a custom setup but in the meantime am trying to use my preexisting supplies which consist of an ordinary 18"...
    Thread by: coyle, Mar 4, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: Reef Lighting
  12. coyle
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    what conditions does chaeto need: lighting etc?

    I currently have an old style incandescent hood over the fuge with 2 bulbs and wonder if that's enough or should I get a couple coralife 6500k cfls?...
    Thread by: coyle, Mar 4, 2010, 36 replies, in forum: Refugium
  13. coyle
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    Can I run the overflow to fuge weekly?

    If I have a powerhead in the fuge can I just turn on my return pump once a week for a day to cycle things through? Then I won't have to worry about...
    Thread by: coyle, Mar 4, 2010, 10 replies, in forum: Refugium
  14. coyle
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    Does location of inline pump affect head gph

    I currently have my mag2 in the fuge with about 4 ft head which cuts down the flow significantly plus there's some vibration. If I put it higher up...
    Thread by: coyle, Mar 4, 2010, 9 replies, in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  15. coyle
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    what's a good hose for the return line?

    Oh that makes sense. I wondered why I never see the ribbed hose for return lines. Thanks!
    Post by: coyle, Nov 28, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  16. coyle
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    what's a good hose for the return line?

    reinforced sounds good. I saw that but since it wasn't under pressure didn't think to get it. I'd like to find hose like what is used for the...
    Post by: coyle, Nov 26, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  17. coyle
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    what's a good hose for the return line?

    Hello, I recently purchased some 5/8id 3/4od hose and it's pretty flimsy. There's several places it crimps and just isn't impressing me very much. Is...
    Thread by: coyle, Nov 24, 2009, 15 replies, in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  18. coyle
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    where should I locate my return pump?

    Yeah, that hole in the line will work ok. And I'm going to buy a big shallow rubbermaid tub to put the tank stand in so if anything overflows it will...
    Post by: coyle, Oct 27, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  19. coyle
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    where should I locate my return pump?

    Hello, I have a mag 250 pump in a 10 gal sump that I'm about to hook up and wonder if I can just sit it on the bottom of the tank of need to put it...
    Thread by: coyle, Oct 26, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  20. coyle
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    nano overflow question

    Thank you, I think you are right. I bought an eshopps overflow and a danner mag pump. Just need to buy some tubing to carry the water inbetween and...
    Post by: coyle, Oct 5, 2009 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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