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    A 750g SPS system is born

    Are you planning any changes to your skimmer?
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    Venturi design experts please.

    Oh, is the location of the air hole critical too? Should I get it as close to the outlet of the nozzle as I can? Or, does it not make that much difference if it nerer to the inlet end of it? I just want to do this right the 1st time, this time.
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    Venturi design experts please.

    I am working on my recirc skimmer again and I have a question regarding the optimal operation of a venturi on the inlet to a needle wheel pump. The pump is an Ocean Runner 3700. I am trying to keep this a compact as possible. This results in the venturi being very near the impeller. There is...
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    A 750g SPS system is born

    Hope so, along with every one else in southern FLA
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    How can I make my XXL Derasa Happy?

    Waterdogs, I have found the same thing, but wanted some other opinions too. Thanks. Barry, That is my biggest concern. It outgrowing my tank. Trouble is, I have another Derasa that is growing like a weed too. I am pretty sure the crocea in front came from you, Barry. I do not think...
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    A 750g SPS system is born

    One way to reduce possible points of failures is to mount the air pump above the skimmer so that no check valves at all are needed.
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    Is my Brain Coral reproducing by budding?

    Good. One less wild caught coral.
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    Is my Brain Coral reproducing by budding?

    The appendage on the left side of this brain has a hard center in it. As you can see it is still attached to the main coral, and as far as I know, there was no trauma or damage to the main coral to cause a piece to break off.
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    How can I make my XXL Derasa Happy?

    Generally, which end of the clam do they prefer to be higher n the tank? The intake, of the exhaust? Due to the shape of the shell and the flat bottom, it needs to be one or the other unless I come up with the bean bag thing.
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    How can I make my XXL Derasa Happy?

    Thanks for the compliment. Clams do not have to move around to survive. They actually attach themselves to rocks by a special gland they have. But they do need to be able move both halves of their shells. Besides, this clam is pretty powerfull and I doubt a person culd glue it down for very...
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    How can I make my XXL Derasa Happy?

    I have a huge derasa that is nearly 12" wide. This pic is an older one and the sand and such is still in place. It was actually spawning in this pic. The problem is that it will not stay still. There is nearly no sand under it, as it periodically blows sand away from itself while turning...
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    What is the most reliable evap top off system

    I skim out about 3 gallons a week, sometimes more. I need to add this back as saltwater. If this was replaced with freshwater, you could see the effect fairly soon. With my timer, I rarely have to adjust the salinity manually.
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    What is the most reliable evap top off system

    I use a dosing pump on a timer. It pulls from my 29 gal kalk container. I prefer this to a top-off based on the water level in the sump because I skim rather wet. Using that method would result in the lowering of the salinity over time.
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    600 Gallon Mixed Reef: Looking for input

    Sorry about that Mike. I am all over the place and did not notice. It just came to my mind when I saw this thread, and I did not take the time to do my research. It is just much easier to blurt out something without thinking. :lol: Besides, I know you guys are a little more flexable.
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    600 Gallon Mixed Reef: Looking for input

    Sixxer, Did you see this? http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=678827 and http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=621635
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    A 750g SPS system is born

    Are your lights controlled by the AC? If so, you can have them shut off if the temp gets to high for some reason. This is in addition to sounding the alarm. If you get that pc connected to a cable modem or similar, it can actually send an email on an alarm condition too.
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    AC2 made my neighbor's house a hunted house????

    Ya know, I did kind of notice that. Not the cheapest place either. It used to be pretty good.
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    AC2 made my neighbor's house a hunted house????

    This website has lots of X10 products that may be of use to you. http://www.smarthome.com/prodindex.asp?catid=2
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    A 750g SPS system is born

    Where will the air connection into the skimmer be made?
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    A 750g SPS system is born

    I hope all is well there after the hurricane. Do you have an air pump for the skimmer picked out yet? What air stones are you going to use?
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