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  1. Optimist
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    clear layer on top of refugium water

    ah I get it now.. you T'd the return for a slow input to that tank and use an overflow to drain that middle tank back to the bottom sump?
    Post by: Optimist, Jan 4, 2009 in forum: Refugium
  2. Optimist
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    120 Gallon on Sale

    again my apologies for the misunderstanding and my typo (accross = across)
    Post by: Optimist, Jan 4, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  3. Optimist
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    120 Gallon on Sale

    Glass places will tell you that. I drill for the LFSs. I've drilled all different sizes but like you said, its hit or miss. The only one I've shot...
    Post by: Optimist, Jan 4, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  4. Optimist
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    clear layer on top of refugium water

    My 1st question is: "The "tank" with the film problem is the mangrove / sea horse "tank"? not the sump?" 2nd "How does the water get out of that...
    Post by: Optimist, Jan 4, 2009 in forum: Refugium
  5. Optimist
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    clear layer on top of refugium water

    My main tank runs into a twin berlin bag tank, which drains into 20g long (DIY) bio ball tank, which drains into my sump to be pumped back up. Off...
    Post by: Optimist, Jan 4, 2009 in forum: Refugium
  6. Optimist
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    clear layer on top of refugium water

    one sec.. Im still picturing it. I dont need a pic of the film >> just the set-up so I can see how its draining and whats where... but I have an...
    Post by: Optimist, Jan 4, 2009 in forum: Refugium
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    120 Gallon on Sale

    apologies... I meant to add that I got it cheap because it wasn't what I ordered. I got jumpy at the low cost and ran with it. As I put everything...
    Post by: Optimist, Jan 4, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    120 Gallon on Sale

    Don't get jumpy.. the 6" makes a big difference. It is a good price but Id perfer Reef Ready. Then, like previously stated, be patient... "wait for...
    Post by: Optimist, Jan 4, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Sea grasses in the display tank

    ha ha ha ha ha.. Mr. Rogers, that was a funny thread and that was also a REALLY NICE fuge!
    Post by: Optimist, Jan 4, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  10. Optimist
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    water changes

    lol.. six you are funny.
    Post by: Optimist, Jan 4, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
  11. Optimist
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    clear layer on top of refugium water

    The film is on the last / lower level of your filtration set-up > the one that isn't being siphoned from the top? If the film is on the lower one...
    Post by: Optimist, Jan 4, 2009 in forum: Refugium
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    ebay mh/pc fixture is this ok?

    OH, I've heard they are good units if you want to run PC and not t5.
    Post by: Optimist, Jan 4, 2009 in forum: Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting
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    ebay mh/pc fixture is this ok?

    lol.. the unit is from Odyssea. Check your LFS for price comparison and say you saw it online for 299 with free shipping (after they tell you the...
    Post by: Optimist, Jan 4, 2009 in forum: Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting
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    clear layer on top of refugium water

    its dead bacteria becuase you have lack of (whats the word..) um.. the top of your tank water gets skimmed but your sump sucks from below the water...
    Post by: Optimist, Jan 4, 2009 in forum: Refugium
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    ebay mh/pc fixture is this ok?

    What is the promotion price? I can only see $329.00.
    Post by: Optimist, Jan 4, 2009 in forum: Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting
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    Is this lighting ok?

    lol.. as you say quick replies I was giving opinions to someone else so it took a bit... no problem! The purpose of this site is to help fellow...
    Post by: Optimist, Jan 4, 2009 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    Question about setting up sump/refuge

    and yes, like six said, you will want to leave ample room for drainage back into your sump/fuge. I test run it, pump it up, turn the power off and...
    Post by: Optimist, Jan 4, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Question about setting up sump/refuge

    Finally, you need some kind of filtration. Most suggest not running the tank w/o a skimmer. Id leave it on for extra filtration if you have it...
    Post by: Optimist, Jan 4, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Question about setting up sump/refuge

    As far as the flooding >> thats what the syphin pump is for. It sucks the air back out of the unit so it can resume suction. (and yes it does work...
    Post by: Optimist, Jan 4, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Question about setting up sump/refuge

    gimme some time to read... I wouldn't suggest drilling.. yes, definitly not. I ran a CPR overflow and tried to drill my 150 (I am experienced) and...
    Post by: Optimist, Jan 4, 2009 in forum: New To The Hobby
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