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    Xm15k

    here's a link for 15k XM's 175w-400w http://www.reefscience.com/web/lighting.php
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    New skimmer

    Thanks for the tips Don Appreciate it
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    New skimmer

    I'm using the spiral bit, didn't consider the lines in the wall of the tube, good point! Are using a plumbing torch for polishing? Thanks it explains a bunch
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    New skimmer

    Don I have question about the acrylic you used to build this skimmer, Did you use thin or thick wall extruded or cast tube? and when you put the hole through the side wall for the drain did you use a router or drill? I just finished building a new skimmer for myself with 6" thin wall extruded...
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    What do you do for ....

    Ahh yes Same here...I do more remodeling these days then make chips...Free trade has killed manufacturing in this country. Should get real interesting in another 20 years when everything will be imported and we're totally a service nation. (sorry) I'm in the same boat, just fed up with the...
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    What do you do for ....

    Tool and Die maker for the past 28 years, what once was done by hand is now being done by Computer aided machines. Boy I miss the old days, when the die making trade was truly an art form. Captivereefs what kind of wires are you guys running? Mitsi's,Charmille,Brothers? and on the side I bang...
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    overflow placement

    I did exactly what Nikki is saying on my 90, 2 short overflow boxes connected with a coast to coast and drilled through the back. I also installed a CLS with (1) drain and 2 inputs through the bottom of my coast to coast and branched off with Loc Line and 4-3" spray nozzles. I'm working on my...
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    90 gallon tank

    Update: I'm trying to take my time putting this system together. I've decided against drilling the tank for the closed loop and will either go with a MBV or SQWD's haven't made up my mind yet. I did however purchase my lights, a set of spider reflectors, along with a pair of 250w coralvue...
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    DIY Nilsen Reactor project

    Yes a 1/4"pipe tap is 18 threads per inch it also is made on a taper for sealing purposes
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    90 gallon tank

    Sounds like fun That was the reason I was thinking about drilling (4) 1 3/4" holes through the back. Maybe just 2 and I'll install a couple of spray bars. I really don't want any tubes hanging over the top of the tank. Trying to keep everything hidden is going to be tough
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    90 gallon tank

    Drill through the back or through the bottom at the corners? Yeah the sump The next Frontier and I'm still debating whether or not to go with a refugium or set something up for chemical removal. I still have my 125 set up and running in the "family room" This tank will be set up in our living...
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    90 gallon tank

    Oh nothing to be sorry about at all. I work with acrylic everyday and I'm going with a 90 gallon AGA. I worry about the life span of acrylics as far as seeing through it with cleaning the front. The overflow I will build myself out of black acrylic and silicon it into the tank. I'll probably cut...
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    90 gallon tank

    MINIATUS is your tank glass or acrylic? Is it drilled for the overflow or are you using "U" tubes ? I've used those fittings before on my 55 gal. a long time ago I think I still have them. Good Idea Thanks
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    90 gallon tank

    Yeah I guess we're talking about the same thing, I've been following a couple of threads where some folks have had acrylic tanks built with the "coast to coast" system where the oveflow is set up from one end of the tank to the other. I want to do the same thing with a glass tank. I also want to...
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    90 gallon tank

    After doing a bit more research on the 90 gallon All Glass The bottom isn't tempered. So, I'm changing the plan and going with (2) 2 3/8 " through the back bottom corners. I'm still up in the air about the loop. Perhaps when in build the overflow I can bring the feed lines of the closed loop...
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    90 gallon tank

    I'm in the process of building a new 90 gallon system and I have a question about drilling a glass tank or just how many holes would be safe. I'm planning on installing a coast to coast overflow and would also like to drill for a closed loop. Which would total 6 holes, (2) 2 3/8" for the...
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    Beckett Skimmer Project

    Reeffan, I hope you don't mind me asking a question But here goes, I was wondering what type or kind of fitting you used to go through the side wall of your acrylic tube. Thanks By the way some real nice work
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    Friend or Foe?

    Thanks Nikki, The search will continue By the way Cool Links
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    Friend or Foe?

    Bingo...They are very interesting and I have been keeping a close eye on them. So far they're behaving, Strolling along the glass and rock. Only the one snail was on my Toadstool and it didn't do any damage. I have one of our club members here in Connecticut that wants me to grab a couple for...
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    Friend or Foe?

    They are not Heliacus arela(sp) The Shell itself is red not Coralline These snails are about 1/8" or 3mm whichever you prefer. They look nothing like your pic
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