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  1. Poseidon

    Sicce 2500 on different bodies?

    Ok, I get all the more is better with bubbles, but now I have a question about the SWC cone that uses 2 2500's on the same size cone as the 1 pump model. Won't the added air and water decrease contact time? At this point we are in effect pushing more water into a small chamber, which would...
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    Sicce 2500 on different bodies?

    DOh! I see my error now! 2.116 LPH = 1 SCFH! DOH!
  3. Poseidon

    Sicce 2500 on different bodies?

    I don't think so... 1 LPM = .0361 SCFM so 1 LPH = 2.116 SCFH right?
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    Sicce 2500 on different bodies?

    Okay, a manufacturer was kind enough to provide me with this formula: 60-70lpm/sq in of neck area. If I am right, "lpm" stands for liters per minute? So I can apply this formula by first converting scfh to liters, and then use (pi)r(2) to figure out the area of the neck. So if I take the...
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    Sicce 2500 on different bodies?

    I didn't intend to "call out" anyone in particular, and certainly no venom is intended from me, however I couldn't figure out how else to compare these. Luke I appreciate the air numbers, but to be honest, they don't mean a lot to me at this point. How does the volume of air pulled relate to...
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    Sicce 2500 on different bodies?

    I see LOTS of skimmers that use this particular pump, among them some very high end names. ATB, and Warner Marine, are certainly top of the line skimmers, and VERY well made. There are also other skimmers, MSX, Reef Octopus, and I am sure many others that are significantly less expensive. I...
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    dolomite for calcium reactors to boost magnesium

    How about using SeaChem's Gray Coast Calcite in a reactor? I have a Ca reactor that holds 50 pounds of media, and I have maybe 2 or 3 pounds of Gray coast in the reactor as well. I keep the pH of the reactor from 6.6-6.8, and my Mg is constantly low, around 1000ppm versus a Ca level of 400...
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    Emarald crab question?

    In my opinion, NO CRAB is 100% reef safe. Mythrax crabs are no exception, I have read posts where people have witnessed then killing and eating FISH once they are full grown.
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    Cone Skimmer thread, up for Discussion!

    I turned my Beckett MR-2 into a recirculation model, and I noticed a small improvement, but I think I could do better with a smaller pump and longer contact times. I still move about 6 or 700 gallons per hour through the skimmer, and its volume has to be 2 maybe 3 gallons tops.
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    How to modify a Barr 4220 skimmer

    Seems that you could make a recirc pretty easy Charlie, just drill a couple holes for bulk heads and away you go.
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    Has anyone used a stock tank for sump/refug?

    Thank You. The Ca reactor is fed from a Aquaclear Powerhead in the sump, I tried to feed it from my return pump once, and this happened: After my friend Steve repaired it, I decided that a pressure rated return pump was not a good choice as a feed pump. Here is the easiest way to show you...
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    Has anyone used a stock tank for sump/refug?

    Thank you. No, I don't have any dividers, I have a float switch in the tank, if the water level raises to much the return pump shuts off. As for the skimmer, I would say 50/50, from the left where the skimmer is, the next pipe you see is a bypass, any water that is not allowed through the...
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    Has anyone used a stock tank for sump/refug?

    I use a 100 gallon one with my basement sump.
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    Cone Skimmer thread, up for Discussion!

    That is PERFECT!!! Thanks Luke! I new that pin wheel and mesh wheel were different, but I had not seen a needlewheel impellat before.
  15. Poseidon

    Cone Skimmer thread, up for Discussion!

    Okay, what is the difference between PINwheel and Needlewheel?
  16. Poseidon

    skimmer size

    I agree with Don, I think that would be fine.
  17. Poseidon

    Cone Skimmer thread, up for Discussion!

    Thanks! It has been a work in progress, and everything is coming together nicely now.
  18. Poseidon

    Cone Skimmer thread, up for Discussion!

    Ask and ye shall see! The display is a standard 90, with a CPR overflow. Full tank shot from September: And my sump: The K-1 will replace the MR-2 that you see on the left. I will also be redoing the entire sump area, I will reduce the volume of water down in the basement, and raise the...
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    Cone Skimmer thread, up for Discussion!

    LOL!!! Sorry. :o Luke, I am sure we can work something out!
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    Cone Skimmer thread, up for Discussion!

    LOL!!! I know what you mean Charlie! I have the advantage right now of having several large COLONIES of SPS that I can frag and sell to other local reefers. I put up a for sale thread on a local board and have sold 3 frag packs in a couple days. I may start a thread on that really obscenely...
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