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  1. Ugla

    moving a tank 2294.49 miles ?

    I once moved about 1000 miles. put everything in trash bags then in styrofoam boxes from lfs. Got 12 volt air pump and plugged it into the cig lighter. Used heaters at night when they could be plugged in.
  2. Ugla

    Need a skimmer recommendation

    The skimmer is raised up now, getting it tuned. It is starting to suck gunk now. I emptied it last night mostly of water, but it smelled amazingly nasty. Never had that with the old one.
  3. Ugla

    Need a skimmer recommendation

    I just built an acrylic stand for the skimmer. Should make the level just below 9". The skimmer is doing well with higher level, should be great after it is raised up. Then I can crank the flow a bit more.
  4. Ugla

    Crazy Question: Anyone never test their water?

    Nice to know I am in good company. It is so much easier to reef when you don't stress over testing and dosing stuff.
  5. Ugla

    Need a skimmer recommendation

    So, the markings on the skimmer for min and max water levels are wrong? I would prefer to run the sump level lower than it is. The lower min level mark is at 11" on the skimmer.
  6. Ugla

    Need a skimmer recommendation

    Actually, the minimum water level is only 1/2" below where the water is. The max level is above the neck of the cone on the neck of the collection cup. Here is a closer pic. I was surprised it was so high. I added a couple gallons to the sump to get the level higher.
  7. Ugla

    Need a skimmer recommendation

    OK, Finally got the new skimmer today. Took a little over a month, but got a nice discount for waiting. Here is a pic right after it was plugged in. If it was 1/4" larger, I would have had to modify the sump.
  8. Ugla

    Crazy Question: Anyone never test their water?

    So my 100 gallon reef has been set up for over 15 years. Last summer I swapped it with a 125 tank to clean things up and add a closed loop and one more overflow. Other than salinity, temp and Ph which is monitored by my controller, I have not used a test kit in at least 12 years. I replenish...
  9. Ugla

    mixing water

    Most people only do it until they realize an RO/DI is necessary to keep their tank clean and healthy.
  10. Ugla

    Need a skimmer recommendation

    I have the height, my sump is only 14.75" due to the stand depth. I am going to wait on the backordered skimmer and see if I can get a discount.
  11. Ugla

    Need a skimmer recommendation

    The 200 is going to need to be on an angle to fit as it is. I would love to have the larger one.
  12. Ugla

    Need a skimmer recommendation

    I ordered the new skimmer and have not heard from them. It is on back order, could be several more weeks. I contacted them today and the apologized and offered the extreme 250 for the same price. Too bad it would not fit in my sump!
  13. Ugla

    Need a skimmer recommendation

    Ordered my new skimmer today.
  14. Ugla

    Need a skimmer recommendation

    Ok, I will order one. Thanks for all the input.
  15. Ugla

    Need a skimmer recommendation

    Yeah it is nasty, but it took about a month to get that much. I am think a new skimmer is in order. I recently switched to more spa and I need to do a much better job of skimming.
  16. Ugla

    Need a skimmer recommendation

    Considering the Extreme 200 any thoughts about it?
  17. Ugla

    Need a skimmer recommendation

    Skimmer So, here's a pic after about 3 weeks collection. So, Skimmy, what is your recommendation?
  18. Ugla

    Need a skimmer recommendation

    It just does not produce much. It takes weeks to get the cup 1/2 full. It makes crud, but really slowly. If I raise the level, it tends to over flow with bubbles.
  19. Ugla

    Need a skimmer recommendation

    I need to change skimmers. I have an ASM G3 and it is not doing much and I need to skim better. My skimmer is in the sump and the G3 takes up the whole area. I have a 125 gal mixed reef with 40 gal sump and probably too many fish. All suggestions welcome.
  20. Ugla

    Filefish test day 1

    My filefish only eats majanos when the lights are out for some reason.
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