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#31
November 7th, 2007, 07:53 PM
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Re: Putter's first tank
Yep. It's gravity fed. So you just need to make sure you have a place to put the reservoir that is situated higher than the sump.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years 
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#32
November 7th, 2007, 09:20 PM
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I have this one........Reef Fanatic Level Controller w/2 Float Switches: Premium Aquatics
It works flawlessly.I did some research first and it got rave reviews for being inexpensive and economical.The best damn $100 bucks spent.You will also need a aqualifter pump($10) and airline tubing($3).
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#33
November 7th, 2007, 11:34 PM
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I got one of them on my want list after I get my 120 up and running. Hopefully before Christmas.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120 with 30 sump Aquatinic Constellation T5 lighting Coralife Super Skimmer Koralia 2/3 Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2 years and counting Other Intrests: Pig collector, Gardening
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#34
November 9th, 2007, 01:58 AM
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Ok I know it is more than likely posted here some where already, I know I have read something about DSB. Now today, I was talking with a fella from where I will be buying my rock and sand and he is telling me that DSB is not really such a good idea, he said the new way of thinking is in a shallow base, more for show than anything, 1 to 2 inches was his suggestion, said if you go with anything deeper it turns into a nitrate trap with in 5 years! Anyhow, now I dunno which way to go...help....please....lol, I do that alot here. Also if I am going with the fiji pink from caribsea for LS would I want to mix something with a grain size of 0.5-1.2 or some thing a little larger like 1-1.7mm. thanks again for the help.
oh yeh....has any one heard of Vanuatu rock? J&L has some...very expensive but looks like very very nice rock. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 105 gallon flat back hex, ASM G1X, 20 gallon sump/fuge, GenX 6000 retrun,JBJ ATO Solaris 48" LED. Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 5 months Other Intrests: Quads,Snowmobiles, golf, RC helicopters, RC trucks. Last edited by putter; November 9th, 2007 at 02:00 AM.
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#35
November 9th, 2007, 01:59 AM
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It's up to you... A DSB is supposed to work really well at first, but you're right that over time, most tanks with a DSB experience "old tank syndrome" -- just a sudden and unexplainable crash. I would go with at least 2 inches of sand, especially if you are planning on having any burrowing animals like gobies or sand sifting stars.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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#36
November 9th, 2007, 02:06 AM
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my you are fast to reply biff, thanks...will go with a 2-3 inches sand base, any advice on the type/grain of sand, or does it matter much?
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 105 gallon flat back hex, ASM G1X, 20 gallon sump/fuge, GenX 6000 retrun,JBJ ATO Solaris 48" LED. Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 5 months Other Intrests: Quads,Snowmobiles, golf, RC helicopters, RC trucks.
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#37
November 9th, 2007, 02:46 AM
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Im at about 2-3 in of sand, It will go down a bit too as the rocks sitting on the bottom fill with sand under the bases of the rock...
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125 Clear for Life Acrylic- ASM Skimmer,RioHB20's (x2) 30 gallon sump... Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 months Other Intrests: Video Games, Saltwater Tanks, Playing with the 2yr old..
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#38
November 10th, 2007, 05:19 AM
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Update, rodi is hooked up, working on my first barrel of rodi water, will try my hand at mixing some salt water tomorrow, if the barrel is full! Along with the rodi system my test kits, heaters, thermometer, refractometer, nets, scrapers and salt. Expecting the refuge skimmer and return pump soon as well....now all I need is an aquarium, rocks and sand and I should be away with my first ever cycle!
 Current Aquarium(s) Description: 105 gallon flat back hex, ASM G1X, 20 gallon sump/fuge, GenX 6000 retrun,JBJ ATO Solaris 48" LED. Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 5 months Other Intrests: Quads,Snowmobiles, golf, RC helicopters, RC trucks.
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#39
November 11th, 2007, 02:47 AM
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ok a couple pics.
 The new filter.  Got in trouble for this...but she loves me so is ok now.  First bit of pure water.  current tank, LOL.  ok thats it until the DT shows up. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 105 gallon flat back hex, ASM G1X, 20 gallon sump/fuge, GenX 6000 retrun,JBJ ATO Solaris 48" LED. Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 5 months Other Intrests: Quads,Snowmobiles, golf, RC helicopters, RC trucks.
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#40
November 11th, 2007, 03:05 AM
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that castle pwns all!
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125 Clear for Life Acrylic- ASM Skimmer,RioHB20's (x2) 30 gallon sump... Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 months Other Intrests: Video Games, Saltwater Tanks, Playing with the 2yr old..
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