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  1. acropora

    New 450 gallon SPS tank

    Here is another picture of the sump and a Nilsen reactor placed in a bucket below the sump;where I won't knock it over.
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    New 450 gallon SPS tank

    Eric,Neil,Thank You. The system is still very new and it is not yet packed with SPS Corals. You can see I have been battling with some initial outbrakes of algae. However it has gotten better. I do have to update the tank photos. I supplement the Calcium and Alkalinity with a CR-6 calcium...
  3. acropora

    New 450 gallon SPS tank

    Thank You Kevin. I would like to see some updated pictures of your Tank.:) :) :) Regards,
  4. acropora

    New 450 gallon SPS tank

    A couple of happy 12"+ clams. I got them when they were 3 1/2". They are about 8 years old.:cool:
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    Good place for plumbing supply

    www.savko.com
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    Good place for plumbing supply

    Slip B.H. fitting.
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    Good place for plumbing supply

    Here is a picture of the flex and B.H. directly connected. You can use rigid PVC also.
  8. acropora

    Good place for plumbing supply

    If your B.H. is not threaded inside,you can simply use PVC solvent to glue either PVC(or better flex PVC) directly into the fitting. If you intend to use clear vinyl hose,then you can use a section of PVC -female adapter-male threaded hose barb. All available at H.D.
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    Found a new hitchhiker today

    Nice link Nikki...The question is what does it eat? Keep an eye on it. You will need a better picture for the coral I.D.:)
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    Help me! Hit me with Ideas!

    I'm sorry but some older browsers are having difficulty loading my website which is in the process of being overhauled to correct this.Meanwhile please E mail me at [email protected]. Thank You
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    Help me! Hit me with Ideas!

    Yes, I would still use 250's and the most 250 HQI's. You will appreciate the heat difference and the savings in electricity.Afterall the 400's will also add heat to the surrounding room. Enjoy.............
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    Help me! Hit me with Ideas!

    On your lighting scheme,I think that you will do just fine on a 135 with 250 watt Mh bulbs with VHo's or T-5's; versus the 400's. The tank will have plenty of light and will be much cooler to run....
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    Help me! Hit me with Ideas!

    Good idea. I would not use the bio balls or the F.B. filter.Plenty of L.R. and good protein skimming will do the trick. If you decide to go with a sand bed,then the above recommendation is right on the money. Either a true DSB of 4+ inches with sand critters for de-nitrification or a very...
  14. acropora

    Stand Cracking on tank

    James,You can use new plastic garbage pails or Xl plastic containers to put your livestock in while you make the move. Make sure you have a pump and heater for each containor.You can start now by making some new salt water since you will not be able to use all the water from the old setup.Start...
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    New Tank

    Regarding the L.R. you will always have some die off/curing to deal with. This is true since most all L.R. is shipped with damp news paper. There are several items ,such as sponges that will not survive the transport. To cure your L.R. you should place it in a large garbage pail with a pump for...
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    New Tank

    If you have some basic carpentry skills or a friend who does, you are much better off making your own lighting hood. You can buy retro kits which will give you more for your money. If you make the hood big enough you can easily rearrange your lighting to accommodate any future lighting choices...
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    Liquid Reactor

    I have no experience with the Kent product,but I would recommend a two part additive like C-Ballance.These two part additives provide the correct Alk and calcium balance.You will not have to add any additional calcium products. In fact adding extra calcium will effect the balance in your tank.
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    New Tank

    I also agree that you can find a better bargain here online for your L.R. Keep in mind shipping is also expensive. I think that 100lbs is a good amount to add to a 75 gallon tank. You will not need a trickle filter since you will be getting your filtration naturally from the L.R. Your protein...
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    Paintball CO2 bottle for calcium reactor?

    I would not think that the small co2 cartridge would be worth your time. A 5lb co2 tank would last you a very long time on a small calcium reactor. However on a tank that size a nilson reactor for kalk additioins or the two part additives will work just fine. I have had good results with the two...
  20. acropora

    New 450 gallon SPS tank

    Here is a picture of how I hid the plumbing.
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