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    New skimmer Bubbles

    Normally it takes 2-4 weeks for it to break in and operate normally. :)
    Post by: tigermike74, Apr 23, 2009 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    Is this live rock to big?

    That rock looks good, but it's really a personal preference thing. It looks like good rock to me, it looks like branch rock to me. I think you may...
    Post by: tigermike74, Apr 23, 2009 in forum: Live Rock
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    What size hole to drill in tank

    The water gets HOT too. If you use a reservoir like Optimist suggested, make sure you replace the water when it gets hot.
    Post by: tigermike74, Apr 23, 2009 in forum: Refugium
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    This halide good for clam

    Woops, somehow I overlooked the 46G upgrade part and only focused on the 29G part. DOH! Sorry. Yes, go with 2 bulbs in this case.
    Post by: tigermike74, Apr 23, 2009 in forum: Clams
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    leak in my 125g

    I would suggest running FW through your tank and check for leaks before you put everything back in. The last thing you want to see is another leak...
    Post by: tigermike74, Apr 23, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Continuous Siphon Overflows

    I would go with a CS-102 to leave room for growth and error. You can always go below the rated flows, but not more.
    Post by: tigermike74, Apr 23, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Question about U tube type Overflows

    Before messing with the standpipe and the u-tube, I would first determine where the bubbles are getting trapped, from the tank side or the drain...
    Post by: tigermike74, Apr 23, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Question about U tube type Overflows

    The times I have seen U-tubes break siphon is when the overflow rate is being pushed to the max and turbulent bubbles are dropping into the overflow...
    Post by: tigermike74, Apr 23, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    GHA on Coral

    What type of coral is it? If it can handle direct water flow, you may want to get a little more flow in that direction. Usually GHA will grow where...
    Post by: tigermike74, Apr 23, 2009 in forum: Algae
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    Supriseing end to a craigslist disaster

    Wow, Pomona is where I work, glad to hear you saved the little guy in time!!!
    Post by: tigermike74, Apr 22, 2009 in forum: The Bucket
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    Question about U tube type Overflows

    You can drill a hole in your u-tube and glue an airline nipple into the hole. Then connect air line to that and then to an aqualifter pump to suck...
    Post by: tigermike74, Apr 22, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    What size hole to drill in tank

    Yup, get a 1-3/4" diamond hole saw bit. When you drill, go SLOW and cool the glass and the bit frequently. I used a spray bottle and kept the bit...
    Post by: tigermike74, Apr 22, 2009 in forum: Refugium
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    My acrylic scrap builds

    I decided to keep the heater away from the temp probe after all, I have it near the outlet of my skimmer. Thanks! The acrylic pieces, I bent...
    Post by: tigermike74, Apr 22, 2009 in forum: I made this!
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    whats a really good kind of carbon to get rid of my green algae

    The algae is absorbing the PO4 and NO3 and giving you false readings.
    Post by: tigermike74, Apr 22, 2009 in forum: Algae
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    So I never thought I would find myself posting in this area...

    18ppm is nothing for a fish only tank (assuming it's fish only). Don't worry too much about water changes unless it is in the red zone. Think of it...
    Post by: tigermike74, Apr 22, 2009 in forum: ASAP
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    Aqua Medics Broke????? no bubbles help please

    To bring down your nitrates, you will need to do several small WC over the week. One every other day or so. What the white things are is hard to...
    Post by: tigermike74, Apr 21, 2009 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    which skimmer?

    Vertex is a good skimmer from what I understand. Bubble King just released a new cone skimmer and had Vertex mass produce it. If BK trusts Vertex,...
    Post by: tigermike74, Apr 21, 2009 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    Ozone, a must a help or dont bother?

    If you do get one, get one that has a built in ORP controller/meter. Have the O3 set for the rated tank size or less. I have read about 5mg/hr per...
    Post by: tigermike74, Apr 21, 2009 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    Precision Marine HOT-1 Skimmer

    I would use the MJ1200 over the Rio800 anyday. :)
    Post by: tigermike74, Apr 21, 2009 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    Rotifers

    Generally if you don't see them swimming around (use a magnifying glass) and the water stinks, they are usually dead. Put some phyto in the water,...
    Post by: tigermike74, Apr 21, 2009 in forum: General Reef Topics
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