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  1. J-dub

    Is temp. important

    Is is better to have a constant temp in the tank or can it fluctuate a couple of degrees during the day?
  2. J-dub

    Help with Sump

    I forgot I used a mag 7 for a return and it pushs it out of my sump about 4 and a half feet and it seems to work pretty well together My sump is small but It serves it's purpose. The tank is 55 gallons heres some pics of what I got........ Oh here's that link sorry I forgot to leave it on the...
  3. J-dub

    Help with Sump

    I don't know much about overflows but I got this one about a year and a half ago and it is still working very well. Also it is black and so no algae grows inside (at least mine).:confused: But is like the CRP one so they might not be the highest of quality but I have no complaints. Mine is the...
  4. J-dub

    Short Note

    My best to your family. Shall they get well soon! getting sick is never fun, so hopefully it won't last long and you'll be back before you know it
  5. J-dub

    How Much Sand?

    I heard that if you use the PVC tubes with the eggcrate it will help "lock" your reef into place. A common problem is that creatures or fish burrow under the rock (by digging out the sand from under the rock) then the rock shifts and they get smooshed:cry: I have also heard to put the smaller...
  6. J-dub

    Water Flow Suggestions?

    Huh, I have an overflow I just need more circulation so I was thinking a closed loop with a mag 7. Rather than ugly powerheads
  7. J-dub

    couple of questions about my setup

    That link is really cool Thanks. I see what you mean about the par it seems to be higher on lower K. Personally, I don't mind the 10K compaired to some of the others. I curious to see what my bulb will turn out to be( it's only got like 20 hrs on it.) So could I use the 10K to get the most par...
  8. J-dub

    Water Flow Suggestions?

    So then you submurge the intake and turn it on and it works?
  9. J-dub

    Water Flow Suggestions?

    I thought of this as I was reading and it seemed to fit in here......On the intake of a closed loop how do you get water and constant flow out of a undrilled tank if pumps don't suck?
  10. J-dub

    couple of questions about my setup

    The higher Kelvin won't be as good for coral growth?
  11. J-dub

    couple of questions about my setup

    Huh, I always thought they needed the run at the same time for some reason. So have them turn off when the halide turns on and back on when the halide turns off? And a higher K bulb will give me the same effect as the VHO's?
  12. J-dub

    couple of questions about my setup

    Here are some pics so you can get a visual. The last one is what I had before I mess with it. Yes I am running the VHO's at the same time at the halides. You think I should run the halide only? I just like that the blue actintic light seems make the green really "glow" on my corals. Should I...
  13. J-dub

    couple of questions about my setup

    My tank is a 55 gallon tank. I have two VHO's and for now one 400 watt hqi halide. (The other bulb is coming) The reason I have these is because I will upgrade my tank size in the near future so rather than buy new lights I bought the 400's. Ok first off, even though some people thinks it's...
  14. J-dub

    Is a reef-ready tank really necessary?

    My 55 gallon tank is not reef ready and I hate looking at that stupid overflow box in my tank. It hangs down so far, very unsightly. When I get some money thats the only way I'll go, is reef ready when I upgrade. Besides only the cool kids have reef ready tanks;)
  15. J-dub

    Mikey's New Toy

    :eek: That is an impressive tank, looks really nice you sure have a green thumb......wait I guess that would't apply here..... well, you got something anyways! keep it up
  16. J-dub

    Nate's 75g

    Coming along nicley! Don't worry you'll add fish before you know it and you'll be glad you waited.;)
  17. J-dub

    John's 55 gallon starter tank

    Wow Krish, thanks alot, I totally get it now! After reading that it really seems like a dumb idea to add another overflow. I've already set the ball into motion, I'll keep you posted. I wanted to say: I've seen your posts all over trying to help people I think thats cool of you, and everone else...
  18. J-dub

    John's 55 gallon starter tank

    Yeah, I thought that the 400 watt is overkill for my 55 but I'm going to upgrade to a bigger tank (180 or better) eventually and wanted to covert my lights over and not have to buy new ones. I was thinking of only running one or is that still a bad idea? I've seen talk of a closed loop but not...
  19. J-dub

    John's 55 gallon starter tank

    Heres some pics of my sump........... I suppose I should take this oppertunity to tell you about my tank. I have an urchin pro skimmer with a mag 5 pump, My return pump is a mag 7, but I'm going to add a sea swril in each corner, I think that will be better than my home depot special. My...
  20. J-dub

    John's 55 gallon starter tank

    I have had this tank for a while now and after a few mis-haps I've got it to this point and not going to stop here. I have just begun to step into the world of corals. Please tell me what you think. Sorry for the glare is was really sunny out:(
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