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DLindquist
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Posted: May 05 2012 at 9:53am |
McClure wrote:
cba191 wrote:
I figure I can always add more pumps later. I like the fact that they can work in unison if I choose to add another.
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Ooooo well stop on by! We have several to choose from I know there are also several other members who are always willing to open their homes.
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We are all nuts and can and will talk SW to anyone that will listen. You're more than welcome to stop by.
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Posted: May 05 2012 at 11:25am |
Ann_A wrote:
Come on by! I've got a RedSea Max 250 (65 gallons) and an MP10...and as McClure said, I love my Vortech! If you come over you can always play around with it to see what it can do (I spent at East 4 hours playing with it when I got it )
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I think people would want to kill me after the first million questions. lol | Heck no! We love answering questions and talking saltwater with other hobbyists! I personally love to go on and on explaining things to people, although most of the time they're not hobbyists themselves and just think I'm nuts! [<:o)]
Here's a link to my tank thread if you want to see it and decide if it's worth checking out...
http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53856&PN=1&title=redsea-max-250 |
And reading about the Red Sea was what got me thinking that, maybe, I could pull this off. Let me know when is best. :)
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Posted: May 05 2012 at 12:01pm |
Anyime after about 4 in the afternoon...just as long as I have some heads up. PM me when you'd like to come over!
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Posted: May 05 2012 at 12:02pm |
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On a completely unrelated note: Ann, I have been meaning to tell you that I feel like you are wise beyond your years.
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Why thank you! I try not to think of how much knowledge and experience I have, but how much more there still is to gain. Thank you!
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Posted: May 05 2012 at 12:05pm |
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Anyime after about 4 in the afternoon...just as long as I have some heads up. PM me when you'd like to come over! |
I could do it some time next week. Just let me know what day works best for you.
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Posted: May 07 2012 at 8:58pm |
I've changed my proposed design to include a spot for a GFO reactor. I've been reading that sooner or later, I will be wanting/needing something to help control phosphate levels. I might as well make room for it now, when it's still easy.
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Posted: May 07 2012 at 9:39pm |
My door is always open to show off and talk salt. I'm not nearly as experienced as others here but my set up is based on their knowledge and insight . My sump is 29.88g and I have a 72g bowfront . Hers a pic of my sump by Elite Aquatics ( Tyler aka Tcfab )
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Posted: May 09 2012 at 3:01pm |
I think that I have my refugium plans all worked out. In doing more research, I determined that a separate feed to the refugium to bypass the skimmer flow would be more conducive to copepod growth (correct me if I'm wrong). Therefore, I have the skimmer flowing directly into the return via bubble trap baffles. I will have some of the overflow diverted to the refugium which will also feed directly into the return. This will give me less flow in the overflow without affecting the flow to the return.
Will it work?
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Posted: May 09 2012 at 9:28pm |
what it looks like to me is you've made a square out of a typical rectangle design. It should work great.
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Posted: May 09 2012 at 9:39pm |
my only real question is this. Should I have bubble traps between the refugium and the return?
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Posted: May 09 2012 at 9:43pm |
cba191 wrote:
my only real question is this. Â Should I have bubble traps between the refugium and the return?
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Posted: May 09 2012 at 9:46pm |
It never hurts to have bubble traps.
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Posted: May 09 2012 at 9:47pm |
Never mind I just reread your design about your skimmer flowing to the return. I still would do a bubble trap anyway.
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Posted: May 09 2012 at 10:02pm |
I just realized that I am going to have issues with placing the heater(s). This blows. lol
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Posted: May 12 2012 at 1:52pm |
Before I start building this sump, one question. Do people recommend that it is easily removable from the stand?
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