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    mcmac

    I'm still thinking about attending, may have other/better plans though.
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    What Creates Your Flow?

    I run three closed loop pumps, one of which is on a motor operated three way valve, the other two are on a timer,( X-10) sorta to simulate the tides. As for the sump return, I just let it spew out into the tank.
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    Okay, I just have to ask this...

    Yes Yes Yes, I am still an avid fisherman, mostly of inland water way bass and such. I also enjoy deep sea fishing, though only here in the northwest so far. One of these times when I host our local club meeting I may have a fish fry. :lol:
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    Whats up with my skimmer?

    Another thing I thought of, is the vent hole in the top of the cup plugged or restricted in any way? Some skimmers have vent holes, most use the skimmate drain for venting. If there is any tubing added to the drain make sure it is not submerged and is unrestriced. This will also keep it from...
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    Whats up with my skimmer?

    You may also want to check the air inlet lines/fittings. If there is a kink or something blocking, it will not work right.
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    Bad Emerald Crab....CRABS!

    Ed, You can bring it to the meeting tomorrow, I'll give it a good home in the lagoon.
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    Bad Emerald Crab....CRABS!

    So Ed, does this mean you have a crab problem??? Lets hope it isn't contagious.
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    ETSS Reef Devil Deluxe Problems

    Any major cleaning on these style skimmers requires a new "break in" period. Just leave the level of water at the same location you had it before the cleaning and it will start foaming again. You may want to insure that the air inlet piping and fittings are not clogged up or restricted in any...
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    weight of tank/floor damage

    This is by far one of the best support and bracing setups I have ever seen. I chose instead of using block and 4x4's to use "jack stands" that were available from a local mobile home supply store. The steel pyramid stand is rated at 6000# each and I used seven of them under my 400. I spent less...
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    More than 1 tang per 180gal?

    I at one time had a very aggressive yellow tang. When it came time to add a copper band butterfly and a powder blue I removed the 6" Naso and 5" yellow tang to another tank. Then I added the other fish. After letting the new fish settle in for about a week I brought the other two home. There was...
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    Wood choices for a DIY stand

    The wood skin twisting is not an issue, the twist I was refering to is the frame itself. About the only way to properly spread the load on the floor is to weld steel pads on the bottom of the 1" tube steel legs. I would use at least 4x4x 1/4" thick pads.
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    Wood choices for a DIY stand

    You could attach the wood by predrilling the steel and running the screws into the wood from the backside. One thing I would keep in mind on this is the sheer strength/twisting that can come into play here. The higher you build the more pronounced it is. If I was going to use steel frame then I...
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    Wood choices for a DIY stand

    Thanks, here is a link for our club site where I have some pics posted. http://68.185.37.33/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=544
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    Wood choices for a DIY stand

    For something that big, I would choose a stand made with a post/beam construction. Then use what ever wood you wish for the skin. The lines in red are the 4x6 beams with the 4x4 post under them. These post were continued on through the floor to piers under the house.
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    Electrical question

    Mike, Unless you added over 100 feet of wire and did not upsize it then you MAY have a problem with voltage drop.(lower voltage = higher amperage) This is really a concern though with motor loads due to inrush current at start up. (like your chiller compressor). Up sizing the wire will not...
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    Aquascaping pictures

    Here are some aqua scaping pics taken last weekend for my new tank. http://68.185.37.33/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=492
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    Chiller charge??

    There's nothing like using live bait is there Mike??? I guess you talked me into making the drive.
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    Chiller charge??

    Unless you understand what evaporator superheat and liquid subcooling is I recommend having some one with some experience check it out. You may also want to make sure the condenser coil is clean, check the evaporator coil also for build up and general poor condition.
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    How many reef boarders does it take to change a light bulb???

    Gotta love this guy, not only is he the club president and a major part of this forum, he is a comedian of “some” repute. I have to hand it to you Mike, this is good. Did you have a somewhat less than perfect day and need to vent? Or just trying to spice things up a little. Either way its...
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    kalk drip.... many ?????

    Shane, Call me, I am building a lime water reactor. (kalkwasser is German for lime water) I should have it build by the end of the week.
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