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  1. rocketmandb
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    Rocketman's New Dual 175g Bullnose Build Thread

    I'm labeling the two sides SPS and semi-reef. The semi reef will have hardy, fast growing softies that I won't care a tremendous amount if they get...
    Post by: rocketmandb, Jun 6, 2011 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
  2. rocketmandb
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    Rocketman's New Dual 175g Bullnose Build Thread

    Another update: I made my first new major fish purchase for the new setup. I found a harem of three Potters Angels online that I couldn't pass up....
    Post by: rocketmandb, Jun 6, 2011 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
  3. rocketmandb
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    Rocketman's New Dual 175g Bullnose Build Thread

    UPDATE: We installed the vent fix and painted the pipes. The good news is that it worked. Pic below [IMG] In the end of the pipe I shoved in...
    Post by: rocketmandb, Jun 5, 2011 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
  4. rocketmandb
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    Rocketman's New Dual 175g Bullnose Build Thread

    It's a little less than that. The two tanks are 350g total, the sump is 240g, but only about 150 is filled, the 125g fuge has a slightly low water...
    Post by: rocketmandb, Jun 5, 2011 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
  5. rocketmandb
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    socks or no socks

    I've run both ways, but I currently run without. Like Mr Bill says, it's an additional maintenance item and one I ultimately decided I wanted to do...
    Post by: rocketmandb, Jun 5, 2011 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  6. rocketmandb
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    Fuge or not?

    What 2in10 said plus it serves as a breeding ground for little critters that make their way back to the display tank and act as food.
    Post by: rocketmandb, Jun 5, 2011 in forum: Refugium
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    What powerheads?

    I'm a huge fan of the Sicce Voyagers. They can stop and start without clicks so are great with wavemakers, their flow can be dialed down and they are...
    Post by: rocketmandb, Jun 4, 2011 in forum: New To The Hobby
  8. rocketmandb
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    Rocketman's New Dual 175g Bullnose Build Thread

    We're likely going to do the vent and Apex cable routing. Some stuff will be pic worthy.
    Post by: rocketmandb, Jun 3, 2011 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    Octa-Tank

    I'm not a fan of tall hex tanks. - Too tough to aquascape - Less swim room for fish
    Post by: rocketmandb, Jun 2, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  10. rocketmandb
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    Rocketman's New Dual 175g Bullnose Build Thread

    I understand what you're saying, but why is the second vent necessary?
    Post by: rocketmandb, Jun 2, 2011 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    Rocketman's New Dual 175g Bullnose Build Thread

    I think it's about 18 feet from the point the pipes exit the house to the top of the sump. The top of the display tanks are another 7. So yeah, it...
    Post by: rocketmandb, Jun 2, 2011 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
  12. rocketmandb
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    Rocketman's New Dual 175g Bullnose Build Thread

    Another update: The drain doesn't seem to be operating smoothly. It seems that water backs up in it then whooshes down. Symptoms: - It seems to...
    Post by: rocketmandb, Jun 2, 2011 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    Fishmates for peacock mantis tank

    I don't have any experience with Mantis Shrimp except on the pest side of things. I've lost a lot of fish and inverts to them. I don't know that...
    Post by: rocketmandb, Jun 1, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
  14. rocketmandb
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    ughhh plumbing whooasss

    Don't use silicone. It does no good on the outside of a pressure joint. Go buy some RectorSeal #2 thread paste at Home Depot. Put the teflon tape...
    Post by: rocketmandb, Jun 1, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Serial Killer!

    It's possible you've got a malicious hitch hiker like a mantis shrimp. Are you hearing any clicking?
    Post by: rocketmandb, May 31, 2011 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Rocketman's New Dual 175g Bullnose Build Thread

    That pipe used to be on my 185 and has some grunge in it. So no :)
    Post by: rocketmandb, May 31, 2011 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    Live Rock.....To Use or not to use

    And don't set the container on your brand new teak picnic table ::)
    Post by: rocketmandb, May 30, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Rocketman's New Dual 175g Bullnose Build Thread

    Not a ton of progress over the weekend, but not bad... First thing we did was put sand in. I decided that I want to go with a shallow sand bed for...
    Post by: rocketmandb, May 30, 2011 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    Leak!!!!!!

    Is the bulkhead inside the overflow? If so then don't overdo things. It makes sense that a bulkhead would leak after moving. It could have been...
    Post by: rocketmandb, May 30, 2011 in forum: General Reef Topics
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    Rocketman's New Dual 175g Bullnose Build Thread

    I've almost got the filter room complete. Tighe took a panorama of the nearly complete set up. The only things left to do down there are to set up...
    Post by: rocketmandb, May 24, 2011 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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