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  1. Citra

    Going to Las Vegas...... Any interesting Aquarium Displays to check out?

    There is a large display tank in the fourm shops at Ceasers Palace.
  2. Citra

    Upgrade pump on urchin

    James, thanks for the info.
  3. Citra

    Upgrade pump on urchin

    A friend of mine has a 55g reef tank and is running a urchin protein skimmer in his sump with a maxi-jet 1200 (not the pro model). It is producing skimmate, but can you put a larger pump or powerhead on it to get it to produce better or more? I know that the pro models run larger pumps, but can...
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    Tank overflowing

    Thanks for the info. I will play with hole size in the end caps and see what happens. I am going to order a couple of JG ball vales from Kevin tomorrow. I am curious as why an 1/8" hole would work on your system and be too large on mine, I am pumping 3000GPH as well? With the end caps taken off...
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    Tank overflowing

    Mike, foam insulation would work, but my main concern is that when I put my ear to the tank it sounds like my hottub I can't belive how load it is and I am concerned that it will stress out the fish. I know for sure that it is not the pumps because I have thick foam pads under them and I used...
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    Tank overflowing

    Mike, The noise is the water and air crashing in the pipes and not the display water going into the overflows as it only drops 2-3". If I partially close the ball vavles on the drains it keeps the pipes full with water and eliminates most of the noise, but also keeps the water level in the...
  7. Citra

    Tank overflowing

    I was thinking of adding the john guest ball valves. I will have to get some. Is there any problems with either the holes or the JG valves getting blocked with salt creep? Is there any way to quiet the drain pipes the water crashing down sounds like a jacuzzi, I thought about closing the ball...
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    Tank overflowing

    Hey Mike, I have since got ride of the 90 and put a tee with a cap and a hole drilled on top of it and it sits just above the top of the tank, the same as you have. As far as I understand it is the same as a durso standpipe. What size hole do you have drilled? As I understand the smaller...
  9. Citra

    Tank overflowing

    I am setting up my new 310g and I am having lots of problems with the drains. I have 2 overflows cup style (12l-5w-6h) not the height of the tank. the bulkheads are on the back of the tank. They are 1-1/2", my return pump from the sump is a sequence barracuda returned via 6 3/4" lock lines. The...
  10. Citra

    Best magnet cleaners for acrylic tanks?

    There is diffinatly no debris as the tank is still completely empty. The water was fresh water not salt water (I really don't think it makes a difference), as I was just testing my plumbing. It leaves very fine scratches you can only see at a certian angle and light. Not sure if there was a film...
  11. Citra

    Big Meeting in Tri-Cities

    Thanks to everyone who organized the event. This was our first one and we will definitely be back next year. Great to meet more people who enjoy this wonderful hobby. It gave us a boost to see other peoples tanks and some wonderful ideas for our 310 gal not quite up and running. Really...
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    Best magnet cleaners for acrylic tanks?

    I was wondering what magnet cleaners are the best to use on acrylic tanks? I have a brand new algee free hammerhead for my new acrylic tank (1/2"). I went to test it out it seems to scratch the tank inside and out. Yes, the tank is full of water and the white pad is on the inside piece covering...
  13. Citra

    What Creates Your Flow?

    I am running a closed loop that returns to 4- 3/4 sea swirls powered by a sequence baracuda. My return is another sequence baracuda that returns to 6- 3/4 loc lines, 4 on the top and 2 off my overflows. Not sure how it works yet as the tank is still not up and running yet. The flow from the...
  14. Citra

    Big Meeting in Tri-Cities

    Hi Everybody, Me and my wife will be coming. I got tickets from Kevin and a room at the Marriot. I look forward to meeting everyone. I think it's going to be a great time! See you soon! Craig and Colette Citra
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