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    New to the hobby, went overboard...

    Eventually I'd like to do coral. I heard Jebao's have no warranty, and need replacing every year or so. I'd rather buy quality over quantity.
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    New to the hobby, went overboard...

    I plan on purchasing a MP60 next week. for the non overflow end of the tank. I want to make sure i have proper flow levels. Thanks for the compliments on the tank. Im not even done and I already want another upstairs
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    New to the hobby, went overboard...

    This is what happens when you are the greenest of rookies and you take the advice of very adamant hobbyists.
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    New to the hobby, went overboard...

    it's 1" 1/2 drain and 2x 1" returns
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    New to the hobby, went overboard...

    how do I determine what my overflow is rated for? Also the scratches have all been buffed out, by a professional that does acrylic repair...did fantastic work. actually made the tank more clear than when i bought it.
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    New to the hobby, went overboard...

    its a 30 gallon sump on a 240 gallon tank, and the return pump was only rated at 1021 gph at the nozzles. I replaced the pump for one that does 3100 gph at the nozzles, but the sump is getting a check valve to prevent back siphon.
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    New to the hobby, went overboard...

    Well, Had a guy who's been doing reef tanks million years come over and look at me setup. Skimmer is in fact what i suspected...rubbish, and the sump and pump are too small. so much sadness. Poor Amex
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    Seawater, newb questions

    Thanks, I'll check it out.
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    Seawater, newb questions

    I've been wondering, Is there any place around in the Pacific NW that either, A) delivers (viable) Seawater, B) has the capability to fill 150g + holding tanks C) I have an R/O unit i plan on using for ATO, just use that and mix it myself. Part of the reason I ask is due to a...
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    my diy fish food recipe

    very cool. I'll have to remember that one, thanks! (sorry about hijacking the thread :P )
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    my diy fish food recipe

    Pam? is that safe? I would hate to give my fish heart disease at such a young age!
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    New to the hobby, went overboard...

    It's a bubblemax PS2500
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    New to the hobby, went overboard...

    Here is a pic of the label on it as well as most of it's body...it's sitting in my sump at the moment...don't mind the dust. We are redoing all the cabinetry above the tank. I paid $400 for it. It says it's rated for 300g.
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    New to the hobby, went overboard...

    well I didn't see them on the sponsor list and hopefully the fact that I didn't name drop makes it ok?!?! either way i'll refrain from such activities in the future, I'll go take a pic of it. bought it new
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    New to the hobby, went overboard...

    I cant find ANYTHING on the brand. It's a bubblemax. I got it from a store down south (Tacoma Area) where I had received such terrible customer service that i'll never go back. thats why i think i got swindled
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    New to saltwater and corals.

    Welcome! im in the same boat as you...except i went way overboard. I guess I don't have the restraint you have. HAH
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    New to the hobby, went overboard...

    The scratches are light, but i cannot reach them :( I have to find someone with monkey arms or hire a very small person to crawl into my tank.
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    New to the hobby, went overboard...

    Thanks! here is a pic from 5 minutes ago. and one from the other night while messing with lighting. plumbing is happening tomorrow. little worried about that...think i got swindled on my skimmer. :(
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    New to the hobby, went overboard...

    Hello all... Just thought I'd introduce myself. My name is Aaron and I am an addict. I recently built a house and while detailing out some of my master plans for the house...I made a joke with my contractor about how it would be cool to have a giant aquarium in my wall... too many dollars...
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