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  1. J

    Is a G3 Skimmer right for me?

    I've found a lot of generic titanium heater and controller combos on ebay. Is this safe or is that raco controller the only way to go? These combos on ebay just look really user friendly!:)
  2. J

    Is a G3 Skimmer right for me?

    Makes sense, so I assume that you just plug the heater into the unit? That also being said, what size of heater do you think I need? Any recommended brands?
  3. J

    Is a G3 Skimmer right for me?

    I realize I'm hijacking my own thread but I'm still learning as fast as I can. So do you place this in the display or sump?
  4. J

    Is a G3 Skimmer right for me?

    Sounds like a good setup! One slightly off subject question...Do I need a seperate heater to heat the water? 160 gallon display...
  5. J

    Is a G3 Skimmer right for me?

    I'm pretty sure the G3 is rated at 250G but I agree for $30 more its worth getting the G3 or G2, I think it would be a bit easier to manage for a novice like myself. Pretty sure I'll go that route!
  6. J

    How to protect laminate wood floors

    There are no legs to the stand, its solid wood all around. Not a cheaply made stand, real hard wood and its heavy!
  7. J

    Is a G3 Skimmer right for me?

    Great advice! I'm so thankful to have found this group and website, if it was not for the guy I bought the tank from, I would be lost!!! :) All the input you guys are throwing at me, makes sense, maybe it would be best to buy new and therefore know it should be capable of working well and...
  8. J

    Is a G3 Skimmer right for me?

    I can easily be gone for 5 days at a time, there will be someone there to do the basics but I share the same concerns about reliability and ease of use. I need a worry free system, but also a system that is big enough to keep up while I am gone...Think this is big enough still?
  9. J

    Is a G3 Skimmer right for me?

    So do you thinks the SWC extreme 200 is right on par for what I should get or should I go bigger to be safe?
  10. J

    How to protect laminate wood floors

    You guys are giving me great advice, but so many options :). I'm thinking that redoing the whole main floor would be kinda spendy and since its basically brand new probably wouldnt be the best idea... Atleast from a financial sense...
  11. J

    Is a G3 Skimmer right for me?

    Yeah, and thats a new price too...this one is used with the 2 pump mod...I know I dont want to go cheap on this because I'm going to be gone for days at a time for work....I'm beginning to learn the importance of a great skimmer!
  12. J

    Is a G3 Skimmer right for me?

    Alright, I'm a novice setting up a 160g aquarium. Starting to piece together some equipment and I'm looking for a nice but user friendly skimmer...I've heard a G3 is a good choice, found one on ebay that had some mods. Is this a good, bad or great skimmer? Is it suitable for 160g with fish...
  13. J

    How to protect laminate wood floors

    Aside from the potential of a spill...Don't you guys believe the weight of the tank would damage and dent the laminate flooring?
  14. J

    How to protect laminate wood floors

    Looks good, if I go that route, now I have to figure out how to cut out the laminate floor. I'm a novice as you can tell, not as handy as I would like to be!!
  15. J

    How to protect laminate wood floors

    Interesting, never thought of that idea. You don't have a picture of your tile do you? I was more thinking along the lines high density foam and maybe particle board to protect the wood below, never really thought of spill damage... Thank for the reply!:)
  16. J

    How to protect laminate wood floors

    Hey everyone, about to setup my first real big saltwater aquarium in my new townhome. It's 160 gallons and has a hardwood stand. The hardwood floors in my townhome are laminate and not exactly the best strength or quality, right in the middle I would say. I'm trying to go about the best way...
  17. J

    Setting up new 160g Tank! Help and Advice plz!

    Alright, well I purchased the tank yesterday. I probably will not have it moved to my garage for a week or so. Then I'm going to spend a day and sand down and repaint a little cosmetic work on the frame. I will also have to polish the acrylic tank to remove a few scratches. Any...
  18. J

    Setting up new 160g Tank! Help and Advice plz!

    Hopefully the tank deal doesn't fall through!
  19. J

    Setting up new 160g Tank! Help and Advice plz!

    I'll keep you updated, coming back to town tomorrow, hopefully get the aquarium in place over the weekend!
  20. J

    Setting up new 160g Tank! Help and Advice plz!

    Wonderful info again.. So it sound like I need 2 pumps for the plumbing, one on the return and one for flow... I'll probably try to get my hands on a a rodi unit asap so I get the water in the tank. Better also get the pumps to begin the filtration. Any recommendations on the sand?
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