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  1. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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    Welcome to 3Reef>>>>>>
     
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  2. marlinman

    marlinman Zoanthid

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  3. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Link didn't work. What's with the username? You fish often? And let's hurry with the pics.;)
     
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  4. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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  5. marlinman

    marlinman Zoanthid

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    I'll take pictures when it's up and running.
     
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  6. marlinman

    marlinman Zoanthid

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    Marlinman is my internet name because I'm a huge Florida Marlins fan.
     
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  7. ckiel24

    ckiel24 Astrea Snail

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    Have you looked into doing a closed loop? Closed loops are nice so you dont have to clutter the tank with pumps and such.
     
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  8. marlinman

    marlinman Zoanthid

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    What's a closed loop?
     
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  9. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Closed loop is a way to create current in your tank using one larger pump as opposed to 3-4 powerheads. Here's an example.
    Melevsreef.com - Closed Loop
     
    missionsix, Nov 9, 2008
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  10. marlinman

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    After further review I believe I'll add a small powerhead or two to get the flow I need. The problem with flow is to remember where the overflow is and direct the waste towards the overflow. My old 150 gal tank was tricky that way so I want to avoid that situation. I'll have to watch it closely and adjust where necessary.
     
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