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    Closed Loop Design

    Scooter....didn't have a chance to sketch something up, but I will try to explain. I considered running the returns into some pvc that would go along the back of the tank and then 45 out at the ends. I will drill in for lock line so that I am able to direct flow. Probably have between 4 and 6...
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    Closed Loop Design

    I think you may be right about the overflows being too tight. The other concern I have thought of with this design is that the flow will be limited by the reef structure as well. I am thinking I will either do an over top CL or drill through the back and run pvc under the substrate. Thank...
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    Closed Loop Design

    The overflows are in the back corners. They are 6x6 so I don't believe that the plumbing for two returns on each side would impede water flow to the sump enough to retard flow to the sump. I will be running softies and will have sand as a substrate. As far as drilling in the back....it is...
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    Closed Loop Design

    Hey all! Just picked up a 180G Bowfront tank. I am in the process of planning out the setup and am trying to decide how I want to design my CL system. My thought thus far......4 returns bulkheaded through the overflows. Top two circulating one direction and the bottom two going the other...
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    Ick....any suggestions?

    Having some ick problems....newest additions the powder brown and regal are the ones that stressed and got it. Brown got it really bad and hasn't been seen for a few days...most likely dead. I have been feeding them food I made with garlic as well as dosing with Marine...
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    Opinions on Local Fish Stores

    Two shops I work with are Indoor Reef in Tacoma and Shark Reef in Silverdale. Honestly, we have been nothing but happy with the guys at Indoor Reef.
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    New to RF

    Honestly, I can't remember the specific manufacturer. We got it from Paul at Indoor Reef in Tacoma....so whoever he uses. I think it is a local guy tho.
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    New to RF

    Won't be able to go to the frag swap....have other things going on atm. We appreciate the warm welcome tho. You asked about our setup: 90G Glass tank 120 lbs live rock RH200 Refugium with skimmer CL650 Chiller Maristar Lighting...2 500W 10k w/ actinic Coral wise we have primarily softies...
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    New to RF

    Hi all, My wife and I are new to RF. Decided this year to get into reef tanking and have not looked back since. Just wanted to introduce myself and say I look forward to bouncing ideas around with you all. Kevin & Erin
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