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05-19-2013, 06:14 PM
My drain system did work!
Here is a pic of an impeller of one pump. The other 3 work but they have some scaring too.
Is there a pump that can...
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05-19-2013, 02:42 PM
I think I just figured out what happened. The Dr. Tim's reactor water return hose got knocked out and pumped the water on the floor until it ran out...
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05-19-2013, 02:11 PM
First time for everything ...
One of my pumps squealed and woke me up which is amazing since I can sleep through anything. I walk to the living...
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05-19-2013, 01:23 AM
how would i go about changing from gravel to sand without disrupting bacteria? and will i need to add any live rock to jump start since the tank was...
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05-18-2013, 02:46 AM
yea i love this guy hes in a 55g by himself with a 125g coralife super skimmer marineland 350 hob and rena xp1 canister with lots of cave. in the...
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05-18-2013, 02:41 AM
yea i absolutely love this guy have the sp up to 1.010 and he has been eating frozen squid. after adding salt he instantly became very active and...
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05-16-2013, 03:15 AM
Wow looking great!
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05-15-2013, 03:55 AM
Wall not finished. Will finish this summer or fall. Its land speed racing season so all funds are diverted to my build.
The scrubber actually...
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05-14-2013, 08:15 PM
I have been experimenting with large DIY type reactors and sulfur reactors so I understand how annoying they can be! The latest reactor I am messing...
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05-14-2013, 08:09 PM
Eels are pretty cool animals. I don't like snakes but eels are awesome. Hope to see more pics of the setup and eel as time goes on. Good luck!
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05-14-2013, 08:08 PM
I know I do that! the whole K.I.S.S. eludes me haha
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05-13-2013, 08:20 PM
Yep that is the correct spelling
Amazing article!
I always learn in this hobby. However, I don't miss the memories that article brought back...
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05-12-2013, 04:42 AM
Question, how can over skimming be bad? Is it taking out more elements which would be added back by dosing?
@cliff, that's the hard part knowing...
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05-10-2013, 04:37 PM
I had a similar problem with one of my old powerheads suction cups. I cleaned the suction cups with alcohol and then cleaned the glass where it was...
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05-09-2013, 05:32 PM
I still see the rule of thumb for skimmers to be twice the size of your tank. Is it accurate, I have no proof either way. I found a site in the past...
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05-09-2013, 05:19 PM
I would buy the biggest you can afford. I don't have any experience with that setup but it is expensive. My only worry would be if something breaks...
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05-08-2013, 03:12 PM
Yes, still have the scrubber going but not happy with it. The algae scrubber site says for me to double my LED' or combine all the LED's on 1 screen...
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05-08-2013, 03:36 AM
I have a nitrate battle going... bleh.
Tried my one reactor idea but I can't get the media to fluidize correctly.
Bought a Reef Octopus...
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05-07-2013, 09:09 PM
thanks so much for the info!! very helpful. and yep they live a very long time and get up to 28 inches some people say they can even live 35 to 40...
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05-07-2013, 03:35 PM
try a 50/50 mix of SW and fresh... it would be 1.012 salinity. If the article you read was legit you may want to try 1.018. I did a quick google and...
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05-06-2013, 08:58 PM
he is in a 55g by him self for now. would you have any recommendation on a long term salinity range for him i have read that 1.018 was ideal but that...
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05-06-2013, 08:52 PM
sorry nvm i reread and see that you "not" lol sorry.
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05-06-2013, 08:51 PM
thank you for the info!!! since you have kept eels would you happen to have any suggestions on the best long term salinity range i have read that...
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05-06-2013, 02:39 PM
I did the same thing 10 years ago. Bought the freshwater eel and found out it was brackish. At that time he was in a 30g long tank. I mixed up a few...
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05-06-2013, 01:17 AM
would you happen to have any tips on acclimating gymnothroax tile from freshwater to brackish? i bought him advertised as freshwater and quickly...
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05-06-2013, 01:10 AM
i recently had an impulse buy and ended up with a brackish eel described to me as "freshwater". so i had to make a decision my chicilids or the...
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04-25-2013, 05:35 PM
this is what happens when you wake up on the wrong side of the bed
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