xmetal's 75 gallon upgrade (2/22/12)

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by xmetalfan99, Feb 9, 2010.

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  1. Thatgrimguy

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    Great looking frags!!
     
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  2. BoBo65

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    yeah biz comes first, what kind of biz have you started up?
     
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  3. Foreverfishy

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    I am impressed with your tank, it looks amazing. I was wondering what is your setup for your NextReef MR1 Reactor. It looks like it's connected to the return pump but can't see where the supply line comes from. Also, does it have it's own supply pump?
     
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  4. Mr. Bill

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    Just spent the last 3-1/2 hours reading all 29 pages. lol

    Wonderful thread, lots of great info, and an absolutely stunning aquarium. Thank you for sharing. :)
     
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  5. xmetalfan99

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    I connected the reactor to the return pump via a 'T'. I then used a ball valve (good enough for me and a lot cheaper than gate valves) to control the flow going in to the reactor. Output goes to just above the heater.

    You can hook your own supply pump up to the reactor if you want to, but this was easier and cheaper for me.

    Sorry for taking so long to respond.
     
    xmetalfan99, Jul 4, 2011
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  6. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    Just pulled the trigger on an Apex and some BRS dosing pumps.
     
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    you wont be disappointed on either...
     
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  8. 2in10

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    Congrats, enjoy the new toys
     
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  9. xmetalfan99

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    I am thrilled about it. Any pointers?
     
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  10. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    After spending roughly a week setting the apex up and doing basic programming I love it. It is definitely one of those things that seems really hard to do, but once you learn how to do it, it is very simple.

    HUGE photo update coming.
     
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