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  1. OldDawg

    Closed loop pumps on timer??

    That be what I thought/... But had to ask.... Well off to buy an Oceans Motion.. Just need to reasearch pumps now.. as I want efficiancy with high output & low noise... Face it I WANT IT ALL. & for free if possible!!!! Thanks!
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    Closed loop pumps on timer??

    I am planning on running 2 closed loop circuits on my tank, Is it possible to run most external pumps on a wave timer so that each closed loop pump runs for 2 minutes then off for 2 minutes alternating... I would be using a Reefkeeper to control thge timing and it has soft start, That should be...
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    Light Bulb Comparisons

    Wow... that sure has a yellow tint for a 10k XM bulb, Was this pic with the actinics that are included in that system? I am starting to think that ballast is under voltage or such.. Here is a pic of my tank with 6 month old XM 10k's these are on a 250 watt HQI PFO ballast.. for reference...
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    Merry Christmas & Some Christmas Tank Photos

    Thanks Krish........... That Vlamangi Tang is the reason I am acquiring alll the parts for a 350 gallon tank............ I will be assembling the new tank fall 2007... I just need to finish framing the room...& then off to the races... Wife says I need to finish the basement bathroom first...
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    Merry Christmas & Some Christmas Tank Photos

    Thanks all........... LooHonter.......... you win the prize & yes the FoxFace is such a showoff
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    Merry Christmas & Some Christmas Tank Photos

    To all a very fishy Christmas..... & here are some pics of my tank just for fun............. Hope u enjoy
  7. OldDawg

    Need help plumbing/flow for 72 gal. Bowfront

    Yep. Timer / power bar mounted...... As far as lighting I think that is covered 3 250watt MH running 10k bulbs with 2 110 watt VHO, ( 1 Actinic & 1 50/50) If possible I would like to not have to use the powerheads. I think that by redesignening the plumbing,( using pumps) I can clean up the...
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    Need help plumbing/flow for 72 gal. Bowfront

    I am going to replumb my 72 gallon system such that it will have enough flow for SPS . Currently I am using a Mag 7 return pump that is going to 2 spray bars ( the tank was originally going to be used for Seahorses & we didnt want any strong flow) I have also added 3 SEIO 820 PowerHEads in the...
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  10. Custom Clam or ? Tank for sale

    Custom Clam or ? Tank for sale

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    Stuff for sale 29 gallon Lighting hood

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    Overflow

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    Red Sea AquaZone 200

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  14. 29 gallon Sump / Coralife 100 PS

    29 gallon Sump / Coralife 100 PS

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    DIY Phytoplankton Culture Station

    Nanochloropsis may well be one of the varieties of algae you get on the glass - but I would guess there is a mixture of different algaes present on the glass. Nanochloropsis has been used for years to produce phytoplankton and is excellent for feeding brine shrimp, enriching live foods, and...
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    DIY Phytoplankton Culture Station

    I doubt any of the F2 Fertilizer is left in the culture as the plankton will use it to grow. But yes it does contain phosphate and nitrate, plus a lot of other very important trace elements that are needed for the algae growth. This F2 formula has been used in the industry for 30 years and...
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    DIY Phytoplankton Culture Station

    I recently put together a DIY Culture Station for phytoplankton, brineshrimp, copepods, raising fry etc, easy to make, cheap and will keep a culture of phytoplankton rotating for 6-8 months. The idea was based on an article by Dwayne Sapp, "DIY Culture Station" which I adapted to fit my needs...
  18. OldDawg

    favorite coral in your tank

    Thanks, Let me know when you will be around & I will make sure i am kickin around.... Are you bringing over anything interesting???
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    favorite coral in your tank

    A couple months & I got it from Kev......... Let me guess it used to be yours LOL I think I got it shortly after someone from Mont. made a run over here.
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    favorite coral in your tank

    Sure is, & thanks for the welcome...
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