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    May try the "Mesh Mod"

    I did and I did'nt. I modded a generic powerhead and tried it on the skimmer. I had to rig up the air induction part on the intake of the powerhead. It did make a %@#*load of bubbles!!! Almost foam. On the skimmer though I could not adjust it properly to stop the constant outflow of...
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    May try the "Mesh Mod"

    No, it is a Won Bros. CU-75. Probably the same thing,a cheap,chinese made generic skimmer with multiple lables it is sold under. It works for me better than my Aqua-c remora hang on I think. I was just looking to improve it.
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    May try the "Mesh Mod"

    Hey All, I've got a cheap venturi type skimmer(won 75) and a maxijet 1200 pump running it. Don't get me wrong it skims but I think it could do better. What I am thinking of doing is to remove the venturi section(pulls right off),mesh mod the maxi jet and feed its output directly to the...
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    Zoas and Frogspawn in trouble?

    For a few weeks now I noticed my some of my zoas not opening all the way or at all and my frogspawn not extending like it used to. Some days the frogspawn would slime a bit. Up until now everything was doing well,especially the zoas. They had very good extension and very long "edges". The...
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    t5 ideas for a 29gal

    I'm thinking in terms of cheaper bulb replacement,more variety of bulb spectrum,and perhaps maybe future expansion,for instance having a four tube fixture and using 2 for now but having the ability to go to 4 if I have to. I have read that the pc's are less efficiant in terms of getting...
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    t5 ideas for a 29gal

    Hello everyone, Looking to upgrade my pc lighting (2 65watt tubes in a currant usa fixture) My tank will be softies,lps and maybe down the road some easier sps. Tank is 12wx30lx17 1/2" deep. I definately want to go T5. I have been doing alot of research and I am still a little fuzzy. 1...
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    Overflow question

    Thanks for the input. The skimmer is an aqua-c remora with the mj-1200.
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    Overflow question

    I have a 29g soon to be mini-reef. I am thinking of adding a sump mainly for extra water capacity and to move the heater and skimmer. Most likly it will be built from a 20long. I have to run an overflow box as the tank is not drilled. If I do this I need a reliable box that won't break siphon...
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    Need Opinions on Tank Setup

    Hello All, I have had a small 20g salt tank for over 4 years now. It started as FO then turned to fowlr. I had my share of snags along the way but recently upsized to 29g. I finally have a good stable tank. I want to add some corals and need some sugestions. I want to do it right and realize...
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    surface skimmer question

    mmkeeper: Not much different for quantity or color. Kurt: Nice job on the hookup! I'll have to fiddle with finding some ridgid elbows. The maxijet does not have threads but I'm sure somethig will work cuz the suction cups probably wont last. Oh yes the surface stays clear and I notice more...
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    surface skimmer question

    Just for anyone who is watching this surface skimmer attachment works very well!! It was a snap to hook up to the max jet. I took off the prefilter box so now there is some microbubbling going on. This attachment skims the heck of the surface which my remoras box would not do until my water levl...
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    Signs that it's time to refresh your RODI

    I bought my system from a Canadian outfit. They claim the ro element will last 2 years if you backflush monthly. My system is for drinking water also. My tds going in is 140 or so and 3-4 coming out which I'm told is not bad as there is a direct correlation to tds in-tds out. I changed out my...
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    surface skimmer question

    I already have the box that goes over the max-jet. That setup is not skimming the surface very well.
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    surface skimmer question

    Has anyone tried hooking this up to an Aqua C remora hangon skimmer? I have the max-jet 1200 pump and skimmer box but it just does not seem to skim enough off of the surface...
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    Starting over...

    Nice Tank Paul ! I hope mine will look half as nice someday. If I can lick this algae problem I hope to upgrade to the 29g. So if my rock cleans up I'll move it to the 29.I'm thinking of going with about an 1 1/2 of sand. Any thoughts on reusing it? If I go with all new water and a lighter...
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    Starting over...

    My water params are all good except for nitrates as I expected SG=1.023 PH=8.2 Phosphate=0 Nitrate=40 RODI from tap=0 nitrate I do plan on taking much better care of it this time around. From what I have been reading it is best not to use bioballs or sponges in the filters as this leads to...
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    Starting over...

    Hello all! I am considering moving/re-doing my long suffering 20 gal fowlr tank into a 30g. I have been doing some research on substrates,etc. and have several questions. My current setup is plagued with algae problems (lots of green) I believe to be caused from high nitrates (20-40ppm) and...
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