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    Changing filtration

    75 gal with about 90lbs of live rock.Also will be running skimmer in sump.Also would live rock rubble be better than sand for the fuge.
  2. M

    Changing filtration

    Changing complete filter. Could I use the existing bio balls sumereged in the new setup or remove them a little at a time until all are remved then setup the refugium.
  3. M

    Changing filtration

    I'm switching froma wet/dry setup which has been established for about a year to a large sump refugium setup.Looking for any suggestions as to go about it such as removing bio balls from wet/dry etc.
  4. M

    Continuous Over Flow

    thanks for additional info might give it a try tommorow.
  5. M

    Continuous Over Flow

    Okay I'll give it a try thanks.
  6. M

    Continuous Over Flow

    Dumb question but what's muratic acid and where can you get it?
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    Continuous Over Flow

    I have a continuous overflow that was hook up to previous tank that's been shut down does anyone know a way to clean these things out since they don't come apart.Would like to use it on my 75gal reef.
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    RO/DI Water

    I was wondering if the water at my place of work would be okay to use in my 75gal reef setup. The water is a industrial RO/DI unit they tell me it has a resistivity of around 18.
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    converters for straight pin pcs

    Does anyone know if these things work or are they a waste of money.The're suppose to convert straight pin pcs to use in square pin fixtures.
  10. M

    DI Water

    Work for medical implant company. I don't think it has a R/O unit. It's very pure water just wasn't sure if okay for tank.
  11. M

    DI Water

    I was wondering if I could use the DI water from my work place? They have an industrial setup that virtually removes every thing in the water.Not sure if safe for aquarium use.
  12. M

    sump/refuguim

    thanks for the info. I'll start the new setup with the wet/dry and then slowly switch over to the new setup.
  13. M

    sump/refuguim

    I thought the bacteria in the live sand would take the place of the bio balls since this is a new filter setup that doesn't have a place for the boi media.
  14. M

    sump/refuguim

    I thinking about switching from a wet/dry to a sump with a refugium with live sand and live plants. Would there be a problem since I would be eliminateting the bioballs as I 'm running a bare bottom setup.I'm also going from a 30gal setup to a75.The pumps and filter are all capable of running...
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    30gal to 75gal upgrade

    Thanks for the info the tank is a bare bottom setup.I don't anticipate adding any new livestock or rock anytime soon, maybe some additions later after everything has settled down.
  16. M

    pc lights

    Thanks found the diagram lights up and running.
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    30gal to 75gal upgrade

    I'm begining to switch from a30 gal reef that's been setup for almost 2yrs to a 75gal. Wondering what affect it will have with that much water change.The 30 gal has all the filters and pumps capable of running the 75. I've already setup a new light system for the 75.
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    pc lights

    The ballast is a work horse 5
  19. M

    pc lights

    I came across a second hand pc retro kit with no wiring diagram the ballast are for 96 watt pcs they have one black & one white wire I know how these hook up but the other side has four red & one yellow not sure what the yellow wire is for.Any help would be appreciated.
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    lighting for 75 reef tank

    Would 4 65 cfs be enough for this setup containing some soft corals and a large bulb anemone?
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