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  1. vinny2261

    Another dead diamond sifter

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    400 gallons of saltwater running through my house.

    Great looking setup, very nice work.
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    squid not working

    Depending on the size, I believe they make a 1 inch and a 1/2 inch version, I know that they due have a maximum flow rate. They have a plastic, rotating, spinning, gear that switches the water direction. Too much flow will cause it to not work. They are notorious for getting sand particles in...
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    Scratches in my acrylic tank

    Another thing to consider is how thick is the Acrylic? Can it be safely sanded to remove the scratches. As mentioned in the last post most will not be noticed when the tank is full. A good hand buffing with some Novus 2 product will get rid of A LOT of scratches and it should only take a...
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    Scratches in my acrylic tank

    North to South scratches are sanded East to West until you can no longer see the scratch. Reverse for East to West scratches. I usually do the whole tank panel to maintain a even finish. If you put a bunch of ripples in your finish it will be very difficult to keep clean. It is not a "quick...
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    Scratches in my acrylic tank

    The best way depends on the scratches. How deep, how severe.... If they are light scratches you can use Novus products and some elbow grease... If the are pretty deep scratches you have to get more agressive and sand the scratches out back to smooth and a polish. With power tools or without :)
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    Anemones: How to get off a rock

    I have used the hanging method with a high rate of success. I believe they think it is Low Tide and are trying to stay in the water :) Sometimes they will just let go of the rock and float around looking for their own space once they have healed after splitting.
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    AWWWWWW Tank Crash!

    Looks like some of your coral may be living. I would definently get the flow and temp back, Run the carbon and a good pad to remove some of the bigger particles. Sometimes the sps can start again at the base. The softies and the zoe's will matt and the re polyp. Don't give up hope yet :)
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    AWWWWWW Tank Crash!

    So sorry for the tank crash. You could try a HOB filter or canister with some carbon to help with the smell.
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    Tang harassing new addition

    feed the pods
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    Tang harassing new addition

    I do not have THAT many years experience and my catching usually involves emptying out the tank to catch the fish LOL
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    Help. Reeflo snapper makes loud grinding noise

    feel free to pm me if you have any further need for any assistance. Good Luck....
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    Tang harassing new addition

    Yes, I would have to agree that is a great looking CBB. Go out for pizza!
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    Help. Reeflo snapper makes loud grinding noise

    See the corrsion and salt creep between the front of the pump and the motor. bad seal. Also the picture of the front of the cover I believe where the O ring was should be carefully scrub and cleaned paying special attention to the O ring area, both sides. The rust should really be cleaned upo...
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    Help. Reeflo snapper makes loud grinding noise

    By the look of the pics I would say the front seal is bad. I would not take it further apart unless you are really handy. The seals need to be pressed out and the new ones in. I believe there is a maybe a spring pin of some sorts, cant remember the right term, that passes through the shaft...
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    Help. Reeflo snapper makes loud grinding noise

    AS you take it apart see if you can track the leak back to its source. The leak could be caused by a pinched O ring, or maybe the surface was not cleaned properly by the last person to take it apart. The bearing area should be defined in your owners Manuel. Check these area for salt creep...
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    Help. Reeflo snapper makes loud grinding noise

    It may help to know if the vibration, grinding noise the pump is making and approximately where in the pump the noise comes from. Maybe try and get something under the pump to make sure it is not just vibrating on the floor. If you still hear a noise, is it a grinding or a vibration? Is the...
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    Help. Reeflo snapper makes loud grinding noise

    Well if you make it back to HD you can get some rubber feet for your pump. Have some towels handy and I hope you have valves on your pump for taking it off the system :) If not this would also be a good time to install them too. You should have some type of screen covers on your intakes for...
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    Tang harassing new addition

    Usually when adding fish it is best to add similar type fish at the same time if possible. This reduces the over all stress and lets everyone find a new home at the same time. There is no "owner ship" of territory established to fight over. The problem is usually all the fish you want are...
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    Help. Reeflo snapper makes loud grinding noise

    I have found snail shells in pumps. They crawled into the inlet area died and slowly grind dow until they become small enough to cause problems. Most debris should be cleared from the force of the water going thru the pump. I read the thread again and just noticed that you had said you did...
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