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    Has anyone done this DIY sprinkler wavemaker

    Yep just a plastic rotating powerhead really, once you have it plummed with a pump. I like it I think I am gonna do it but instead of itsitting at the surface like his i am going to drop it its full length into the water andlet it do a 180 degree sweep of the tank from the back middle of my 90. Erik
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    Has anyone done this DIY sprinkler wavemaker

    Yeah they went through step by step removing all the metal springs and screws from it and then plummed it as a closed loop with a mag 7. Erik
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    tangs....

    I have a Sailfin and a Hippo in a 90 gal with a 30 gal sump. I got the Hippo when she was about the size of a dime and couldnt swim anywhere near one of my PH's without getting blown across the tank. I introduced the Sailfin about a year later and they a turned out to be really good friends and...
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    seals on glass tanks

    Thanks All!!:D
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    Aggggggh!!! Large Water Spill

    I had the same problem with that little pump which i consider about worthless. I ended up taking some air tubing and connecting it to a MJ1200 air intake and havent had a problem since. All I do now is make sure the MJ1200 is cleaned from time to time and it runs awesome!! Erik
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    seals on glass tanks

    I have a 90 gallon tank that i bought used (not sure how long before me) that has been set up now in my house for about 3 years and am wondering what the life span of the seals on a tank are. I dont have any leaks or anything but should these last for 10, 20, 30 years or what. I have been...
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    Water changes for a 90g

    I usually do about a 30% change every month. I have not had any problems with phosphates from the trash can at all and I got all the plumbing pieces from home depot. I just went in the store with my pump and went through the bins until I got it hooked up to a garden hose. Erik
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    Water changes for a 90g

    I use a 30 gal trash can to make up new water and then a Mag 3 with an adapter so that it hooks up to a garden hose. The change is simple, Ijust stick the mag 3 into my sump and pump out about 20-30 gal into a sink and then stick the mag 3 into the trash can to pump fresh salt water into the...
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    Alright...Here we go!

    How do you like the seio pumps I was considering replacing my 4 MJ1200's with 2 of these but have heard mixed reviews Erik
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    Great Vendor Experience

    I just wanted to write this so you all know how easy it was to deal with AutoTopoff.Com. I had purchased a topoff unit with a R/O solenoid about 2 months ago. The unit quit working and i sent out an email to Paul at autotopoff and he had me send the unit in and without any hassle he fixed it and...
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    CPR overflow idea

    Ok, I have a CPR 90 overflow box on my 90 gal non RR tank. I am planning on putting together an over the top CL system on it powered by a Mag 12. Now based on Reef Centrals Head loss calc if I were to use 3/4" pipe to do the job I would be pushing over the upper limits of my overflow box by...
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    Which would be better?

    I am going to be upgrading from a 90 to a 180 pretty soon and am starting to get the equiptment together for the new setup. As far as skimming is concerned I have in my possesion right now two Urchin pro in sump skimmers. If I used both of these would that be sufficient for this sized tank or...
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    How to Handle Opinions -- What is Yours

    I used that skimmer on my tank for about 6 months. It worked very well and pulled alot of skimmate out but I did have two negative comments. 1. not enough flow though it 2. the pump gave out and shorted into my tank shocking me afetr 6 months. Erik
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    I am blamming Oceanic Salt for coral loss.......

    I am using ocean pure and it totally cleared up my cyano problem and evrything in my tank is doing great after 150 gal of water changes over the course of last month. I am very happy with ocean pur. Erik
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    I am blamming Oceanic Salt for coral loss.......

    I too think that oceanic has caused my problems. The cyano problem I have been fighting for the last 6 months magically went away after changing to OceanPure salt mix. Since it is the only change I have made I can only assume it was the salt. Erik
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    Closed loop for my 90 gal

    Here is a pic of my Calfo Style closed loop that I am planning on for my 90 gal glass. The intake will be from piping over the top of the tank lip and then down to a pump under my tank where it will be returned to the closed loop on top of the tank with 6 outlets with loc line to direct the...
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    Has anyone bought from these folks?

    I just saw a new sponsor here on RF, Aquarium Liquidators, and looked to find a 180 acrylic aquarium for about $700. First is this a descent price and second has anyone dealt with them before? Not looking for bashing of the company just is it a good place to buy a tank from? Erik
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    OK help or my wife is gonna kill me

    I got the auto top off system from the bottom link. got the ro solenoid, the dual float valves I will keep you all posted on how it works after i get it hooked up Erik
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    OK help or my wife is gonna kill me

    Thnx Mojo you are as ever inspiring to say the least. :D Can anyone give me a link to get the kent system? Erik
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    OK help or my wife is gonna kill me

    I have done it again, Went to fill up my 5 gal that I use for evap replacement with my ro faucet and left it on again over night. another nice sized flood again in the basement and frankly I am getting pretty good at cleaning up the mess but I really need to figure out a better system for my...
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