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    Has anyone used a stock tank for sump/refug?

    I need to set up a sump/refug for my 180gal reef tank. I am thinking about using a Rubber Maid type of stock tank for it. Has anyone had any experience using a stock tank? Any pros or cons? I appreciate input. Thanks,
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    Sump return and Closed loop! HELP!

    Dan, I working through the same thing, but with a 180 gal. Your Iwaki will pump 420 gph, if I looked it up correctly. Are you planning on a reef tank or FOWLR? For a reef tank it is recommended to have water movement of 20-30 time water volume. So you need 600-900 gph water movement. For...
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    Water Flow for 180gal - need your suggestions!!

    Deb, You want between 20-30X tank volume in water flow. A 55gal tank needs pumps/powerhead to move approx. 1200-1600 gph. You can do that easy with power heads and a wave maker of some type. You are not moving so much water that it will slosh. You are wanting a random swirl movement. Your...
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    Water Flow for 180gal - need your suggestions!!

    yes doing SPS and LPS. Softies will be very limited. Also clams at some point! Thanks for asking!
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    Water Flow for 180gal - need your suggestions!!

    Thanks - 1. The tank is not reef ready - so I am drilling holes for bulk heads in the non-visible side? I can not drill the bottom because it is probably tempered. 2. I am using a 55 gal tank for a sump with a different pump feeding the skimmer, reactors and frag tank. The main sump pump...
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    Water Flow for 180gal - need your suggestions!!

    I want to get suggestions on water flow for a standard 180gal AGA. I will have 1800gph from the sump and 1800gph from a closed loop. The tank is visable from three sides (both long and one short end). I don't want anything obstructing the vision on the three sides, ie: on the glass. So...
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    Ballast Recommendation for 400w SE MH

    I appreciate everyones advice. It is a great help!!! Please keep it coming.
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    Ballast Recommendation for 400w SE MH

    Throwing out a question to get responses from people with experence on this matter. The different MH ballast are confusing to me. I want to run 3-400watt MH on my 180 gal reef tank. Which ballast is the best to use? Electronic, Standard Magnetic or HQI? How about brand? Thanks
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    DIY Stand Remodel

    Thanks for the input. I know that you always use a foam under an acrylic tank, but have noticed people using it under glass as well. I think it is a good idea since it will level everything out. Walmart is a great idea. Scooterman - I would GFCI everything that can touch water or even...
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    DIY Stand Remodel

    Very nice. Is your tank glass? Are you going to set it on a sheet of foam? I am in the process of building a stand and canopy for a 180 and 135. Trying to decide just what to do. Thanks.
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    DIY Stand Remodel

    How big of a tank are you putting on the stand. I am building a new cabinet for a 135 and was thinking of using 1x4 and 1x6 rather than 2x4's. I've looked at the stands at the LFS and they are all made with the 1X's.
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    What is your alkalinity and calcium levels?

    Sherman - he says his PH is constant at 8.2.
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    What is your alkalinity and calcium levels?

    Sherman - I agree, but I know a couple of guys around here that run their calcium that high and have no problems. I have a good friend that has had his at 600 without calcium saturation. My dKH was up to 12-12.5 and I am lowering it now. Yesterday it was down to 11.5. Why do you keep yours...
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    What is your alkalinity and calcium levels?

    Have you tried Reef Crystals (RC) by Instant Ocean? I bought RC and like it real well. Keeps Mg and Iodine at nearly perfect levels for my reef tank. My reactor keeps calcium and alk in good shape. However, I have to watch the alk because it want to creep up. I'm guessing there is a good...
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    What is your alkalinity and calcium levels?

    If you have a reef tank, I am interested in where you keep your alkalinity and calcium levels. I just set up a new calcium reactor and trying to get it adjusted to the level I need for a 90 gal. You input is appreciated. Thanks.
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    phosphate's will not go down

    Make sure you are using RO/DI water. If you are using tap water, check it for phos. That may be your source. RO/DI water is very important for water changes and top offs. If you don't have one, invest in one or find a source to get it. At the least, RO water. Also, do you have a good...
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