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  1. Mr. Bill
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    trying to figure out how much flwo overflow has

    Sometimes, 3 - 4x the DT is the same as 10x the sump volume, all depending on the size of both. Also, just because one person is "adamant" about...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Mar 14, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  2. Mr. Bill
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    trying to figure out how much flwo overflow has

    Yes. Some will suggest that you get a larger pump, then trim the output with a ball valve; either way will be fine, though.
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Mar 14, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  3. Mr. Bill
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    Should I ship my old equipment to the US?

    Since you already plan to upgrade your lighting, skimmer, and pumps, I'd say no. Sell everything there, then replace when you're ready to start your...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Mar 14, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  4. Mr. Bill
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    Sufficienet Lighting?

    2 Coral Plus and 2 Blue Plus are exactly what was being used on this tank:...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Mar 14, 2014 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
  5. Mr. Bill
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    trying to figure out how much flwo overflow has

    What size sump? Typical setup is 10x the sump volume. That provides sufficient time for the skimmer, reactors, etc to process the water. Overflows...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Mar 14, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  6. Mr. Bill
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    converting HOB filter to HOB fuge HELP

    IMOPE, as a filter, every little bit helps. For a fuge however, you would need something much larger, especially if you're trying to farm pods for a...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Mar 13, 2014 in forum: I made this!
  7. Mr. Bill
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    should I be worried?

    Might be safe for the hammer, but not the nem. Your coral has night time sweeper tentacles that pack a potent sting and can reach out up to 6 inches.
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Mar 13, 2014 in forum: Coral Health
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    second attempt to try and ID this

    BTW, those sweepers can extend up to 6 inches from the main polyp, and they sport a potent sting. Their main purpose is to prevent other corals from...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Mar 13, 2014 in forum: ID This!
  9. Mr. Bill
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    Since i know you were all dying to see it... :)

    Looking good, Billy. :thumb_up:
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Mar 12, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  10. Mr. Bill
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    cheap fish to "test the waters" after my cycle completes?

    Exactly. "Testing the water", as widespread as the term may be, is a bit of a misnomer; you need hardy fish that can handle small parameter swings,...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Mar 12, 2014 in forum: Tropical Fish
  11. Mr. Bill
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    New to the forum...Here's my setup. Can I get some pointers??

    Absolutely (check my sig :D). With proper maintenance (and you seem to have a good handle on that) your filtration will work fine. You may need to...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Mar 12, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  12. Mr. Bill
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    Flake/pellet food recommendations?

    That's why I only feed Formula One and Prime Reef flakes. :D
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Mar 11, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
  13. Mr. Bill
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    time to upgrade my lighting

    T5HO is not a bad choice, but for the cost of a quality unit, you can get a nice LED fixture from Reef Breeders. http://reefbreeders.com/
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Mar 11, 2014 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
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    cheap fish to "test the waters" after my cycle completes?

    Agreed, 110% I've kept blue devil, yellowtail, three-stripe, four-stripe, and domino damsels in several tanks with other fish and had little to no...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Mar 11, 2014 in forum: Tropical Fish
  15. Mr. Bill
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    cheap fish to "test the waters" after my cycle completes?

    Back in the old days, we used black mollies (they're brackish/saltwater fish, btw). Can't get any cheaper than that. :) They fair far better in SW...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Mar 11, 2014 in forum: Tropical Fish
  16. Mr. Bill
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    Flake/pellet food recommendations?

    From New Life International, Inc.: http://nlsfishfood.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=60 I do not use garlic, and I avoid...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Mar 11, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Flake/pellet food recommendations?

    Since different fish can have very different dietary requirements, offering a variety for each meal is best IMHO. I feed what mine can eat in about...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Mar 10, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Athias id help

    With males, the second or third spine on the front dorsal is much taller than the rest of the fin. Females don't have that. Maybe it's just the pics,...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Mar 10, 2014 in forum: Tropical Fish
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    Is it Safe To Drink RO Water?? You'd be surprised..

    Yep, as already stated, your body regulates what minerals, etc get released. Furthermore, the minerals in water are not usable by your system. TDS is...
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Mar 10, 2014 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    Flake/pellet food recommendations?

    I switched from frozen foods to Ocean Nutrition flakes about 3 years ago and my fish love it (so do I-- it's a lot less messy. lol). Never fed live....
    Post by: Mr. Bill, Mar 10, 2014 in forum: General Reef Topics
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