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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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    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

    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?

    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

    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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