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    A 750g SPS system is born

    Alberto you might want to check out the oceans motions 8 way or the 4 way. I used the four way on my 240 gal closed loop the web is oceansmotions.com check them out I think you will like it better than the mbv's.
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    pictures of Danny Ds New 240 Reef

    Thanks guys, the only bad thing about this tank is I can not seem to fill it up with corals. I kind of wish I had only went with a 150 gal tank but I guess there is no sense of crying about it now. I was not planning to spend this much on a tank. I have to say though it has been a chore. I...
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    Nitrites in aquarium

    What is the best way to keep nitrites down it the aquarium? My tanks seems to want to stay around 20 on the chart on nitrites. My tank is a 240 gallon with a 30 gal lifereef sump and skimmer. I have 260lbs of live rock and 2 inch sand bed. My fish population is 4" queen angel, 3" kolan tang...
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    Project 58!! (Image intense)

    Hello Nick I took your advice and ordered a 4 way oceans motions system for my 240 gallon tank to do my closed loop. I ordered version 1 and then ordered a extra drum version 2 so I can change and experiment with my wave motions. I am so glad you posted your tank because I have been rocking my...
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    doing a closed loop on a 240 gal.

    Well everyone I have decided what to do I have ordered a ocean motion 4 way from Paul with the version 1 and version 2 drums that way I can change my tanks wave motion and experiment with it. I spoke to paul today on the phone and he told me that this would be the best way to do this the extra...
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    Project 58!! (Image intense)

    Nick How do you like the oceans motions 4 way? Have you checked out their revelution power heads? I am planning on putting the 4 way on my 240 gallon closed loop system and installing 8 of the revelution either the 360 degree or the 180 degree rotating heads. This way It can get circulation...
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    Built my first sump for 75 gallon tank

    Hey guys, how is everyone doing? Hopefully having a great time getting ready for christmas. Well today I set up my sump system that I built and designed. Started out with a 75 gallon tank putting a canister filter under for my inlaws but i talked them into letting me do a sump which i will...
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    I have the ick in my reef tank

    Does anyone know what I can do about this ick in my reef tank? I have spoken with steve tonight and we are planning on taking the fish out and quarintining them as soon as possible. Will this go away after about a month? I have corals in this tank and live rock. Desperatly need help or...
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    doing a closed loop on a 240 gal.

    I know that but if i have two of them one on each spray arm coming from the seperate pumps and put it on a timer then they will shut off and on. One side will close and the other pump will open see what I mean. The guy emailed me back and said he would ship if I pay pal him he would pay...
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    doing a closed loop on a 240 gal.

    Hey guys if any one is out there or mike if you read this I have come to a decision I think. I am going to go ahead and purchase another pump the Dolphin 2700 and assemble the closed loop with shut off valves on the intake and outlets so I can add on a ball valve later with out messing with...
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    Lets See Your Favorite Fish

    He looks great that is the only thing around there worth taking a picture of. No really steve has a great looking system setup and he has helped my alot.
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    RODI system

    Hey you guys watch steve he will fool you make you think he is getting bad deals when he gives them. He suckered my into buying $50 worth of his rodi filters telling me that was my problem and still same problem. HA!HA!HA! Hope you like that steve. Just kidding he is an ok guy when he aint...
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    doing a closed loop on a 240 gal.

    I have talked to mike and steve both today and have had a @$*!& evening since they are telling me that I am going to have to spend more money on this tank. They are killing me. I have two options 1. buy another dolphin 2700 gph pump and purchase a wave maker timer. 2. buy a hayward actuating...
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    Show me your full tank shots

    75 gallon 6 months old Here are some pics of my 6 month old 75 gallon tank with a view of the cave planning on transfering this to my 240 gallon setup when completed.
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    doing a closed loop on a 240 gal.

    Mike can you draw something up on the computer and post it so I can see what you are talking about and I will try to take some pic of the tank from above and under it so you can see the overflows and the factory holes drilled for the overflow. I dont mind ordering another pump but if the...
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    doing a closed loop on a 240 gal.

    Mike where do I go to see your personal setup? Paul, Yes i would like to have sand call me old fashioned but i like the sand be for different reasons. I will probably put 2- 3" sand bed in this tank. This is what I had in mind since the stand or wall unit the sides will be closed off I...
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    doing a closed loop on a 240 gal.

    The other side of the tank is going to be nothing but cabinet doors Like a wall unit so I can get to the lights, sump and etc. The overflows are 15x5x23 they have 3/4 inch lockline that are y'd and it has 1" drains. This was what tenecor sent me. I plan on doing a reef system basically I have...
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    doing a closed loop on a 240 gal.

    Paul, Thanks for the info i was going by what was on dolphins website it says that it was recomended for no less than 3/4 on the holes but best at 1" and 1.5". I dont know a thing about this stuff I have someone helping me. When it comes to aquariums being setup is am as dumb as they come...
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    doing a closed loop on a 240 gal.

    so far here is what I have gotten for this tank. 1. 1440 watts of lighting 4-250 watt mh, 4-110watt vho's,ice cap ballast. life reef sfl1-300 sump and skimmer with pump 1200 gal.per hr. 2700 dolphin pump for closed loop, 1000 watt digital heater. I am also thinking of putting a 29 gallon...
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    doing a closed loop on a 240 gal.

    Ok everyone here is a pic of the tank setting in the wall I have nothing hooded up yet.
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