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I think the two items cannot be relatively compared as to the benefits of an aquarium. But, I'll try to provide an answer. A deep sea bed (DSB)...
Thanks for the clarification of the center chamber water levels. I understand what you mean. I think that is the reason most people use chamber 1 or...
Your design looks like some of the others out there, so I really cant find fault with it. Make sure your gap in the bubble trap has sufficient space...
Hi Blackraven- Thanks for the questions! The internal skimmer would be removed. A new skimmer would be purchased to be used in the sump. Larger...
sump/fuge- If I do a DIY, I need to modify my pre-built stand from RSM. The center support reduces the sides to 17.0 inches depth, and 16.5 inches...
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sump/fuge on the back burner for now Well, I gave up on the idea of using a sump/fuge for now. Couldn't find a overflow box to go into the second...
I just figured Spectrapure is closer to your location than mine. Your unit was probably in stock, from a canceled order (insert your favorite reason...
That's cool! I looked at my UPS notice and it says 2-March. I guess east coast is farther away :P Seriously, it's no biggie.
If anyone purchases a SpectraPure RO/DI unit, be advised their supplies are not sitting on a shelf. They build to order. I ordered a MaxCap 90GPD...
last week's snow telgar- sorry dude. My crystal ball said heavy snow again this year. I bought a snow blower when they went on sale in November....
the pump on the far left can be set on it's side, based on your diagram. That would save an inch or so. Can you move the skimmer and pump so they...
I bought a RSM250 this past Monday (2/15/10). Getting the location for the tank prepped and waiting for my ro/di unit to arrive so I can start making...
Wow, thanks for the details. Exactly what I needed! I dont have the ability to test for TDS at the tap yet. With your units above, the TDS comes with...
What SpectraPure model do you have? I'm looking for one, now that I bought my tank. Wish I had remembered to buy one while I was there at the LFS....
Good points. I bought a RSM250 yesterday, so I guess I wont have that problem :P The LFS suggested since I'm using a DSB (deep sand bed), I should...
You know when people type "lol" all the time, but you have to ask, "are they *really* laughing out loud"? Well, that one really made me...
Thanks Telgar. BTW- a previous post discussion we had about House of Tropicals-- I was way off. I went there this past saturday after work. They had...
Ah, so there is a PVC egg crate out there- that, I did not know. Sorry for not posting the information about the chemical leach- I didn't want to...
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