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05-29-2010, 03:28 AM
Thread: Sump overflow rate help
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Oquizi Ohcha! Oquizi Ohcha
Oquizi Ohcha! Oquizi Ohcha
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05-29-2010, 03:22 AM
Thread: Sump overflow rate help
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I think I am going to go with 2 mag 9.5's. I am a...
I think I am going to go with 2 mag 9.5's. I am a little lost on the amount of head the one for the UGJ will be pushing. If I use a 1' return into the tank at 5' it should pump 750 gph. What if I run...
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05-28-2010, 05:10 PM
Thread: Sump overflow rate help
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The return will be split in to different returns....
The return will be split in to different returns. I will have a UGJ system with 6 tips and 2 HOB returns.
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05-28-2010, 04:44 PM
Thread: Sump overflow rate help
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Sump overflow rate help
I am using 2 1" overflows for my 90 gallon into my 55 gallon sump/filter. From all my research I have come up with each overflow flowing around 960GPH with gravity. I have read that you should have a...
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05-04-2010, 12:09 AM
Thread: anemone hitchhikers
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Do they look like this.
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Do they look like this.
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05-04-2010, 12:07 AM
Thread: To buy or not to buy
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To buy or not to buy
I have a local women selling a 26 gal bow front that has live rock, 3 power heads, skimmer, HOB, heater, digital thermometer, tons of water tests, big bag of salt, 2 clownfish, a dozen red and blue...
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04-29-2010, 12:03 AM
Thread: Aquarium light stand.
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how about something like this. Have a hinge in...
how about something like this. Have a hinge in the back so you could flip it up to work in the tank.
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04-27-2010, 02:33 AM
Thread: diy sump ?
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Thanks. That was the way I was heading but though...
Thanks. That was the way I was heading but though I would check first.
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04-26-2010, 12:49 AM
Thread: diy sump ?
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diy sump ?
I am building a wet/dry sump for my 90 and I am using an old 55 for the sump. The ? is do I make the baffles out of glass or plex since the tank is glass. I am wondering how well the plex will hold...
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04-15-2010, 11:41 PM
Thread: Best way to clean used tank?
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A razor blade work real good for getting the tuff...
A razor blade work real good for getting the tuff stuff off.
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04-13-2010, 12:33 PM
Thread: My new DIY overflow
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I will be putting a 1 way valve in also. I didn't...
I will be putting a 1 way valve in also. I didn't know what to call it in my first post. I was also thinking of having 1 pull water from the top and the other pull water from the center.
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04-13-2010, 03:19 AM
Thread: My new DIY overflow
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I do see what you are saying, but the pics where...
I do see what you are saying, but the pics where a work in progress and not how they would really sit in there. Once I have the hood made and on they will look more like this. So my water level would...
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04-13-2010, 12:45 AM
Thread: What is this in my tank
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tried to tell the wife I needed a bigger tank and...
tried to tell the wife I needed a bigger tank and she said no.
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04-12-2010, 10:26 PM
Thread: What is this in my tank
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What is this in my tank
It just showed up in there today.
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04-12-2010, 09:53 PM
Thread: My new DIY overflow
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It can only siphon down 3" from the top of...
It can only siphon down 3" from the top of tank(11.7Gals). I will be using a 55gal as my sump and will have lots of room if the pump goes down. My sump pump will be 1500 gph @ 4ft head and both...
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04-12-2010, 05:31 PM
Thread: My new DIY overflow
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My new DIY overflow
I am trying to make most of my own stuff for my tank. Here is what I came up with for my own PVC overflow. It is 1" so I should get the 1200 gph out of it that I want. I still have not glued it or...
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04-10-2010, 07:39 PM
Thread: Ideas for a new layout?
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you can go to the LFS and get a background that...
you can go to the LFS and get a background that you stick on the back or you can paint the back of the tank black, blue or whatever you like.
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04-10-2010, 07:37 PM
Thread: Which Pump for my Sump ?
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I also have a 90 that I am putting a 30-40 gallon...
I also have a 90 that I am putting a 30-40 gallon sump w/wet dry under and will be using a Mag 9 or 12. It is best to get 6-8 times the tank flow per hour.
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04-10-2010, 07:30 PM
Thread: LEDs hmmm :O
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The LEDs are great, but run a pretty penny as...
The LEDs are great, but run a pretty penny as stated above. They can put out more light than a MH setup with reduced heat and electric consumption. They will last longer and be the cheapest in the...
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04-10-2010, 07:24 PM
Thread: Great Deal
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I will be doing the cold cathode moon lights when...
I will be doing the cold cathode moon lights when I get mine all sat up.
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04-10-2010, 07:22 PM
Thread: Ideas for a new layout?
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Monkey what kind of fish do you have now or plan...
Monkey what kind of fish do you have now or plan on getting. I think finding some nice rock and building it up would look nice and then put your taller plants to the back with some smaller ones...
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04-10-2010, 12:30 AM
Thread: newbe tank help
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Thanks. I do not plan on any real plants. From...
Thanks. I do not plan on any real plants. From what I have gotten from other forums is the people that have used UGJ would never stop using them. I did read one post from a guy that had his sump...
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04-09-2010, 12:42 PM
Thread: newbe tank help
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Sorry guys not trying to be rude just bored. I...
Sorry guys not trying to be rude just bored. I mean UGJ (Under Gravel Jets)http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/ug_jets.php. Thanks for the other info also.
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04-09-2010, 02:17 AM
Thread: newbe tank help
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nock nock anyone there.
nock nock anyone there.
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04-08-2010, 03:30 AM
Thread: Substrate calculator
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Good calculators. What is the average depth of...
Good calculators. What is the average depth of substrate people use.
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