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    Grounding the fish tank?

    I had a problem with stray voltage in my tank. I tested it and had up to 50 volts going through the water. The amperage was nilch see as i didnt die from stick my hand in the tank but the voltage may have led to a few of my fish dying. The fish dealer that i use in spokane recommended a titanium...
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    Please Critique my Sump Design!

    well if you can try to. try a test run and see what the flow is like. seeing that you have a union right there at the check valve run a test with and without it see if there is a difference in flow
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    Please Critique my Sump Design!

    If your looking for a swing type check valve check out marinedepot.com under their plumbing parts section. They have swing type check valve from 1/2" to 2"
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    Please Critique my Sump Design!

    to put your mind at ease about power failure add a check valve right after your return pump. Try to use a swivle type valve if you can. But most sizes of that type are 1 1/4" at the smallest. Another option would be a spring loaded check valve but if you use those you lose some volume from you...
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    55 transfer to 75

    just bought a 75 gallon reef ready tank that will be replacing my old 55 gallon. Need advice best way to transfer everything since the 75 will be going in the same spot as the 55.
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    new tank and sump

    I currently have a 55 gallon tank with a hob skimmer that i will be transferring to a 75 gallon tank. I plan on building a sump for the new tank and I need some advice on how to lay it out. my design right now would have part of my hob skimmer in the input side of the sump and from there having...
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