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What I meant was an overflow that would take the water down to a refugium under your main tank and then use a pump to return the water flow. I would...
I would change the substrate also. A fine white sand will make it look nice and if you only put in about an inch, you could vacuum it when you do...
If you would like to read up on the subject? I have a good link to an article that talks about them in detail....
This is kinda what I pictured you using... You may have another idea :) You could either hang it from the overhead or use the mounting legs and put...
The 4 foot vho lamps are 110 watts per bulb, the 4 foot t5 HO lamps are 54 watts per bulb. You get more useful lighting (PAR)from the T5 HO lamps,...
If you absolutely have to use VHO. I think T5 Ho would be better, then I would use (4) four foot bulbs. With the tank only 10 inches high this will...
You'll have to get a 12vdc power supply for them or take them back and get fans that are 120vac. Unless some of you great 3reefers have another Idea...
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They may flow that much while under pressure but there is very little pressure from 2" of water column (head) on top of the 1" lines. You either have...
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Yes, You can't get a 1200 gph on your drain overflows using 1" pvc. It will have to be larger, although the exact size I cannot say... I just know...
John, Nice setup, I am sure you are chomping at the bit.... You have the same ro/di unit I have :) Have you had to change any of the filters yet? Jim
The article is accurate but not very technical. Iwasaki bulbs are very yellowish in color and if that doesn't bother you then go for it. What the...
Add your liverock now, Also add something to get the cycle going such as a raw shrimp from the grocer in a panty hose. This will create ammonia as it...
I owuld wait at least six weeks after you start your cycle. At that point your nitrates should be down to less than 30... Jim
Nice skimmate. How often do you have to clean it? Jim
Dont be confused :) Here is a link to some articles that Matt Rogers wrote. He is a world renown authority on the care and setup of saltwater...
It's just Nature taking its course. I'm sure there is something out there that will make a quick snack out of a mantis :) Thanks for the video. Jim
Aragonite is supposed to be CaCO3, Calcium carbonate, so is crushed coral :) It is in finer particles so it looks like sand. Jim
After reading their FAQ on the website. http://www.water.com/brands.asp They do not mention a RO/DI process. They don't mention much at all except...
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