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  1. Powerman
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    New filter system?

    Well... it depends. A sump is just a glass box and is not a filter of any kind. A canister filter is a just a mechanical filter. You can put media in...
    Post by: Powerman, Apr 3, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Skimz sm 121 monzter e series - in-sump protein skimmer

    The problem is a properly rated skimmer can only span about twice the size. So one rated for a 150 can do a 75. But one rated for 200 will not work...
    Post by: Powerman, Apr 3, 2011 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  3. Powerman
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    Which size skimmer should I get?

    Going with a huge skimmer is a waste of money, power and space. Not only does it not pull any more, it actually performs worse than one properly...
    Post by: Powerman, Apr 3, 2011 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  4. Powerman
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    closed loop flow

    no sweat. Good luck.
    Post by: Powerman, Apr 3, 2011 in forum: I made this!
  5. Powerman
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    closed loop flow

    I didn't use squirts... but you should keep it how you want. Lots of folks run them and they offer some randomness and changing flows... if you just...
    Post by: Powerman, Apr 3, 2011 in forum: I made this!
  6. Powerman
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    my MP40 wavemaker makeing noise

    How old is it? If it is under warantee just call ecotech... they will send new parts.
    Post by: Powerman, Apr 3, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    OMG! ATO got stuck on!!! Almost had a flood!!

    I had a friend that went on vacation for two weeks. RO under the kitchen sink popped off. Flooded house. 30,000 gallons they had to pay for that...
    Post by: Powerman, Apr 3, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  8. Powerman
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    New filter system?

    Read this and it will answer some of your questions. Probably give a couple more....
    Post by: Powerman, Apr 3, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  9. Powerman
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    OMG! ATO got stuck on!!! Almost had a flood!!

    Certainly no reason to not run a ATO. All things fail... that is why proper maintenance is important. If you have fail safes in place then it is...
    Post by: Powerman, Apr 2, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Does Mag drop when SG drops?

    Ya.. just guessing. When things are not adding up, then it's time to take a look at everything. You are either loosing salinity, or your readings are...
    Post by: Powerman, Apr 2, 2011 in forum: Water Chemistry
  11. Powerman
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    Does Mag drop when SG drops?

    Yes... salinity will rise as water evaporates. Your refractometer could be off. Are you rinsing with ro/di water when done? Are you testing the same...
    Post by: Powerman, Apr 2, 2011 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    closed loop flow

    The squirts are pretty restrictive. If you do 1.5 up to that... the 4x1" is plenty. How many go at one time?
    Post by: Powerman, Apr 2, 2011 in forum: I made this!
  13. Powerman
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    closed loop flow

    OK.. so my first suggestion woul dbe to call the pump maker and see if this is acceptable. I mean there are margins built in and this is not a very...
    Post by: Powerman, Apr 1, 2011 in forum: I made this!
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    controller

    Racer... all controller have different function and more of them cost more. You need to make sure the one you want is going to do what you need...
    Post by: Powerman, Apr 1, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    closed loop flow

    Wait a minute... where is the suction in the tank.... are you coming off the sump????
    Post by: Powerman, Apr 1, 2011 in forum: I made this!
  16. Powerman
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    closed loop flow

    So your old pump had a 1.5" suction and your new pump has a 2" suction and you are using youe old intake of 1.5"??? That's not a good way to go....
    Post by: Powerman, Apr 1, 2011 in forum: I made this!
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    took my fuge offline

    ^^^ The fact that you have such abundant algae growth says you have abundant nutrients.... N and P. So what did you do about them. A fuge has turned...
    Post by: Powerman, Apr 1, 2011 in forum: Refugium
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