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    questions re: building glass & acrylic tanks

    I could be wrong but option 2 just makes the most sense to me for a frameless tank. As long as the stand is level that is. I would think option 3...
    Post by: ricoop, Nov 16, 2011 in forum: I made this!
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    questions re: building glass & acrylic tanks

    Most of the rimless tanks I have see use the second method. I'm not an expert, but the first seems like it would put too much stress on the silicon...
    Post by: ricoop, Nov 16, 2011 in forum: I made this!
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    What type/brand is this skimmer?

    No problem, glad you got it figured out. Are you using as an HOB or in sump?
    Post by: ricoop, Nov 15, 2011 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    Making progress for a newbie

    Your light should have you covered for most corals. Most people run an 8-10hr cycle on their lights. For FOWLR lighting isn't a very big concern....
    Post by: ricoop, Nov 15, 2011 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Making progress for a newbie

    For most of your questions, we would need to know what kind of tank you are planning to have. FOWLR, softies, LPS, SPS etc...?
    Post by: ricoop, Nov 15, 2011 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    New setup

    How much LR are you planning on getting? When I started mine, I started with 50lbs of dry rock and only 5lbs of LR. Just something to consider since...
    Post by: ricoop, Nov 15, 2011 in forum: Live Rock
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    anyone here believe in karma????

    Wow, congratulations. I guess good things can happen to good people.
    Post by: ricoop, Nov 15, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    New setup

    For sure put it in, the rock is one of the things that will house your bacteria colony. like adicus said, give it a good rinse and let it dry. Put...
    Post by: ricoop, Nov 15, 2011 in forum: Live Rock
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    Reef Bruh's 600 Gallon Upgrade

    Gonna be very cool, I think this qualifies as an epic build:)
    Post by: ricoop, Nov 15, 2011 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    Lingering bacteria bloom makes me wanna start over! (Unresolved)

    Go for the RO/DI, makes things so much easier.
    Post by: ricoop, Nov 15, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Sump Plumbing

    The pic is a union. The big ring is a threaded collar. You just glue it into the line like you would anything else. You can unscrew it and it take...
    Post by: ricoop, Nov 15, 2011 in forum: I made this!
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    Reef Bruh's 600 Gallon Upgrade

    You should have seen me the first time I buffed out a car. I didn't think I would ever be done. Sounds repetitive, but just take your time. You will...
    Post by: ricoop, Nov 15, 2011 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    Sump Plumbing

    I just got the oatey combo pack at Home Depot. Its a purple primer and clear cement. I think they are all safe once cured although I didn't even...
    Post by: ricoop, Nov 15, 2011 in forum: I made this!
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    Sump Plumbing

    I have almost the same setup. I used PVC on my overflow and return lines. Valves on each so I could tune the system to be silent. You might look into...
    Post by: ricoop, Nov 15, 2011 in forum: I made this!
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    Which heater and why

    We all like ours lol. I don't think you would be disappointed if you got one.
    Post by: ricoop, Nov 15, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Reef Bruh's 600 Gallon Upgrade

    Definitely make the compounding the last thing you do. It's a tedious task, but you'll get there. Good luck!!
    Post by: ricoop, Nov 15, 2011 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    Reef Bruh's 600 Gallon Upgrade

    Anything after the 2k? If not you might see if there is a polishing compound. I know on automotive stuff, you sand down and then buff everything out...
    Post by: ricoop, Nov 14, 2011 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    Sump Extremely Loud

    I used pvc on mine. It extends down just below the water line and I have a gate valve on the end of it. I also have a ball valve on the return line...
    Post by: ricoop, Nov 14, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    What type/brand is this skimmer?

    It looks like the older model SS 65. I have the current model so I'm not sure what is different. The only thing I can really tell looking at it is...
    Post by: ricoop, Nov 14, 2011 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    Help me cycle my 55 gallon tank

    Please ignore any and everything that says to use a "hardy" fish to cycle your tank. The best way I have seen is the live rock and a raw shrimp. When...
    Post by: ricoop, Nov 14, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
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