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  1. Greg@LionfishLair
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    What is quieter PVC or flex

    +1 to Todd's post. If you want to try and "match" your flow, do it on the return end, and I'd do it by bleeding some of the return flow back to...
    Post by: Greg@LionfishLair, Jan 9, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  2. Greg@LionfishLair
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    new squamosa otw, care?

    That's what the brushing is for...to remove any unseen egg masses. T. squamosa is a substrate dweller, so that's the best place for it, IMHO, IME....
    Post by: Greg@LionfishLair, Jan 9, 2013 in forum: Clams
  3. Greg@LionfishLair
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    no chivey in my cup

    Also consider that if your tank is a new setup, there really won't be much of anything to skim out yet. Additionally, some skimmers work better than...
    Post by: Greg@LionfishLair, Jan 9, 2013 in forum: Protein Skimmers
  4. Greg@LionfishLair
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    Manifold ?'s

    If you want to maximize your flow to the DT, the first manifold is likely the best design. If you're looking for a more even distribution, go with...
    Post by: Greg@LionfishLair, Jan 7, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  5. Greg@LionfishLair
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    Ro pressure tank as auto topoff??

    It's easier to use a 5 gal bucket with a snap-on lid with a small pump in it. We use a John Guest adapter on the pump output and 1/4" poly RO/DI...
    Post by: Greg@LionfishLair, Jan 4, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  6. Greg@LionfishLair
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    65 pred. Tank Q's

    here are the pix i mentioned... [IMG] [IMG] the culprit was a blue-spotted toby. the LFS had no idea not to mix them.
    Post by: Greg@LionfishLair, Jan 4, 2013 in forum: Tropical Fish
  7. Greg@LionfishLair
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    65 pred. Tank Q's

    Any puffer with a lionfish is bad juju, esp with tobies. They will definitely pick at the lionfish...I have a photo someplace of a toby-chewed...
    Post by: Greg@LionfishLair, Jan 4, 2013 in forum: Tropical Fish
  8. Greg@LionfishLair
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    Ro pressure tank as auto topoff??

    It's easier to just run a 5 gal pail with a snap-on lid with a small pump inside. Connect the pump to the float valve, and away you go. We use 1/4"...
    Post by: Greg@LionfishLair, Jan 4, 2013 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  9. Greg@LionfishLair
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    I wana know how you do you sand

    Washing the substrate is the ONLY way to get it clean. Yes, it's a PITA, but it's necessary. I like to use #1 or #3 grade aragonite, which lays...
    Post by: Greg@LionfishLair, Jan 4, 2013 in forum: Sand
  10. Greg@LionfishLair
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    Marineland Maxi-jets

    FWIW, laminar flow is simply a constant flow in a single direction. PH's that are not connected to some type of wavemaker/flow alternator produce...
    Post by: Greg@LionfishLair, Dec 27, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  11. Greg@LionfishLair
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    Silversides

    It's absolutely "worth it" if you have preds that won't wean onto frozen food, assuming they're not a Cyprinid (member of the carp family), as are...
    Post by: Greg@LionfishLair, Dec 27, 2012 in forum: Fish Food
  12. Greg@LionfishLair
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    can someone help me with my overflow box

    +1000 to what AZ sez...get a low-noise standpipe and tune it to your system. Here's an article on making DIY Durso-style standpipes: DIY STANDPIPE...
    Post by: Greg@LionfishLair, Dec 27, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  13. Greg@LionfishLair
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    Pump is drawing air in wet/dry filter

    I have a few questions: 1. Is what you're describing "overpumping" your return so that the pump(s) is sucking air due to insufficient water level?...
    Post by: Greg@LionfishLair, Dec 27, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
  14. Greg@LionfishLair
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    Dwarf Lion Fish

    Yep, it's not uncommon...a weaned lionfish will pretty much eat anything it recognizes as food.
    Post by: Greg@LionfishLair, Dec 20, 2012 in forum: Tropical Fish
  15. Greg@LionfishLair
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    Flat worm or algae?

    Red macro tends to grow much more slowly than most of the greens, and reds generally prefer dimmer lighting. If the light is too bright, you'll see...
    Post by: Greg@LionfishLair, Dec 19, 2012 in forum: ID This!
  16. Greg@LionfishLair
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    Dwarf Lion Fish

    Your lion may be getting ready to shed its cuticle. Some specimens will sit/hover in a high flow area, facing the current, which aids them in...
    Post by: Greg@LionfishLair, Dec 19, 2012 in forum: Tropical Fish
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    how to do a sump?

    homyg, You've definitely got the right idea regarding hiding equipment...I absolutely HATE seeing equipment in our DT's, so we generally run sumps...
    Post by: Greg@LionfishLair, Dec 19, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  18. Greg@LionfishLair
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    what meds should I keep

    Acetazolamide (Diamox) Fenbendazole Metranidazole Praziquantel Meth. Blue MS222 or clove oil Formalin Furan2 • Hospital Tank Supplies – 10g tank...
    Post by: Greg@LionfishLair, Dec 19, 2012 in forum: Tropical Fish
  19. Greg@LionfishLair
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    how to do a sump?

    Altho I'm admittedly not a fan of "beans", don't you think that's a bit complicated for a simple 10 gal setup? To the OP...what's your motivation...
    Post by: Greg@LionfishLair, Dec 17, 2012 in forum: General Reef Topics
  20. Greg@LionfishLair
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    Cords, power strip, etc in stand

    DJ switches are the bomb...we use them on several of our setups.
    Post by: Greg@LionfishLair, Dec 10, 2012 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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