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    Silicone sealant

    I've seen clear, white, and gray at my local Lowe's. Don't believe I've seen black but you may need to check with your local glsss store, hwd store, lfs etc. may be a special order item.
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    skimmer delimea

    I have recently completed constructing a skimmer (DIY similar to the Euro Reef), http://www.randystacye.com/diy_needle_wheel_skimmer.htm and the last item remaining is the pump. This particular skimmer used the Gen-X 2400 needle wheel pump. Should I use this skimmer as a submerged or recirc type...
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    Silicone sealant

    Thanks so much for the green light. I would have hated to use the stuff only to find out it would have ruined my setup once filed and running.
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    Silicone sealant

    Is it safe to use a silicone sealant in my tank that does not contain anti- mold/mildew agents such as GE Silicone 1?
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    Sump issues

    Just getting started with this project and I'm having the tank drilled this week. It was not a reef ready tank. Not sure exactly how much will drain. The drains (2) are going in the back of the tank and (1) return and should flow about 800 gpm maybe a little more. I'm sure I will have to make...
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    Sump issues

    The tank I'm using to make my sump is 31" x 14" x 17" and my skimmer's footprint requires 10" of the 31". That leaves 21" to be divided between the refugium, return and baffles. How much capacity do I need for the refugium / return? My pump will fit in an area 4" wide but in my opinion that is...
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    Tank drains

    Can you give me more info on the coast to coast overflows?
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    Tank drains

    Just purchased a 90 gal tank which does not have internal overflows nor is it drilled. I really don't want overflows hanging off the back and would like to get it drilled but unsure of exactly what I need. Can not drill the bottom as it is tempered glass so that only leaves the back of the tank...
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    Live sand / rock @startup

    I've beed reading but really don't understand the cured/uncured thing. Also, I guess I should have said that I don't intend to establish a reef tank but mor in the lines of a fish/invert tank. With this in mind how much rock should I use/get?
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    Live sand / rock @startup

    Is there a recommended ratio of dry rock to live and should an undergravel filter be used in conjunction with a sump, trickle filter, fuge and which one would you recommend
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    Live sand / rock @startup

    An friend put me in touch with a salt tank guru and after speaking with him, he states the only way to properly start up a new tank is with live sand and rock and using that as biological filtration in conjunction with a sump and skimmer. Considering the size of my tank and the fact I really...
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