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    240w or 400 w

    Hi all, I have a question about lighting and depth of tank. I have the All Glass 150 which is 72 x 18 x 29 according to their specs. The 29 is from the bottom of the tank to the very top. If I measure from the top of the sand to the water line it is about 25". I have the Lumen Bright...
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    Lighting question

    I bought some retro fit actinics at www.horticulturesource.com. You might want to search their site for what you need. Prices are pretty good. They also sell the Sunlight Supply products which are very good.
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    UV Sterilizer

    I have a 150 gallon tank. I have a turbo twist 3x sterilizer. The specs say that it is for up to 125 gallon tanks. Do you think it is ok for my 150? Also, it says to have a 100-200gph pump to run it. I, for some reason was set up with a Rio90 that only does 85gph. Help and advice would be...
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    Eheim 1262 installation help please

    Hi everyone, I just received an Eheim 1262. I see that it can be inside the sump or outside. Which is better. I see if it is outside they say to use the larger bib in the front (looks like about 1") and the smaller bib (looks like about 3/4") on the top. Right now I have a Rio26HF with 1" hose...
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    RODI Choices

    Yeah, that is what I want to do. Auto top off and eventually make my own saltwater.
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    RODI Choices

    James, Wow, they have alot to choose from. Any idea which one would be better?
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    RODI Choices

    Thanks James, I will check that out. David
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    RODI Choices

    I am in the early shopping stages for an RODI system. Seems like everyone talks about Air Water Ice. I looked at the Typhoon III and the Extreme. I have a 150 reef system. Initially, I want to set it up to auto top off but I want to make my own water sooner or later. Anybody have any opinions...
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    How much flow do I need?

    never thought of that.
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    How much flow do I need?

    I think I have enough water where the return pump is. You are right about the whirlpooling. Seems almost like no matter how much water I have there it still does that. I am also afraid to put too much water in case the power goes out. That is why I thought maybe a smaller pump in comination with...
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    How much flow do I need?

    I have that clear tubing stuff. A little piece comes from the pump to a "T" thing and than a piece of clear tubing goes from each side of the T up to the bottom connection of each overflow. By the way, thanks for the super quick responses. David
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    How much flow do I need?

    I have a 150 reef. I believe the two overflows handle 600 gph. I have heard that if the return pump is too big, it can cause mirco bubbles in the tank. I am in the process of redoing the sump with unders and overs to help get rid of those but should I go to a lower output return pump. I have two...
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    Sump Conversion and Repair

    I am about to add some baffles to a converted wet/dry that is running the tank right now. How long can I keep the sump off so that the silicone can dry? I have two Tunze Turbelle pumps in the tank so there will still be movement, just no filtration. Also, due to it being a conversion, the...
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    Removing bio balls

    Well everyone, I have removed almost all the bio balls and used the elbows to run the pipes straight down. I did end up putting some rock in there just because I wanted to get some of the pieces out of the tank to get more room in the sand. It seemed to have created alot of micro bubbles so I...
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    Removing bio balls

    Oh, ok thanks. So it will still be where it is now anyway and now I usually vacuum it out when I do water changes.
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    Removing bio balls

    Ok, so the next crazy question. Once I remove the bio balls and that sponge that filters the water and keeps all the crap that is below that grate that the balls sit on from entering the sump area where the main return pump is, then what is keeping all that crap from now getting into that other...
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    Removing bio balls

    Hey all, I am new to this site and would love some advice. I have a 150 gal. reef system. About 175-200 lbs of rock, lots of fish and corals both hard and soft. I want to get rid of the bio balls. I was planning on plumbing the trickle pipes downward into the sump. What is everyones opinion on...
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