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  1. J

    Iwaki 220v pump efficiency

    Ok, thank you. The big monetary gain for me is the fact that the pump was free and brand new in the box. Now I can use my wallet for other equipment that I still need. Thanks again!
  2. J

    Iwaki 220v pump efficiency

    So do you think it's a good idea to move ahead with this pump and run a 220v line to it? I'll be pushing the water from my sump in the basement to the main floor. I built two large overflows to handle the capacity of the pump and will also add ball valves and unions to restrict if necessary.
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    Iwaki 220v pump efficiency

    I don't have it with me right now but I looked up the Iwaki website and the specs say 90w Output/130w input. Does this sound correct? The pump model number is md-55r with a max head of 29 feet.
  4. J

    Iwaki 220v pump efficiency

    I recently acquired an Iwaki 220 volt pump which can pump 1104 GPH. Will this pump run more efficiently than if it were a 110v or would it be visa versa? I'd hate to get it set up just to learn I can't pay the mortgage because of it. Thank you.
  5. J

    Who Makes Stands/Hoods?

    You can do it. Have faith. Rectangle boxes that need sanding, stain and laquer.
  6. J

    Creeping sponge

    I looked up Clathrina on the web. That's it. Thanks for the ID!
  7. J

    Creeping sponge

    That's a good idea. I'll also have to be carful not to expose the other coral that is attached to the rock to the air for too long. Any idea as to what kind of a sponge this is?
  8. J

    Creeping sponge

    I have a white sponge that has been growing in my 29 gallon reef. It had spread underneath my pink (brown) star polyps and the polyps have actually lifted off of the rock. It also seems to creep around and smother some of the polyps. I have used a toothbrush to brush some of the exposed sponge...
  9. J

    another worm

    I have them in my tank as well. I use a bristle worm trap to get them out. They can be very quick! Get it out but don't cut it up into sections as you may have that many sections turning into more worms. They populate A-sexually and very quickly too. Get it while you can. One of them killed a...
  10. J

    Mantis or Pistol

    The bigger they get the more they'll eat. Fishermen that catch them in their nets call them thumb splitters for good reason. I think they serve them like lobster in Australia and call them "bugs". Supposed to be very tasty! But that's how big they can get.
  11. J

    Mantis or Pistol

    I had two mantis shrimp in my aquarium on two different occasions. I could hear the clicks at night so I started looking closer at my rock and actually found both of them during the day. All I could see were their eyes independantly looking all around. I wasn't sure what it was until I looked at...
  12. J

    OT...Happy Birthday Anthony

    Advise>>>Ooops!
  13. J

    OT...Happy Birthday Anthony

    Happy Birthday Anthony, So how old are you now? :) And thank you for your professional.
  14. J

    125 gallon setup

    Nice reef! Thanks for posting the pics. Gives me something to aim for!
  15. J

    125 gallon setup

    SPECSGIRL...Tell me more about the drill bit that you bought. Who manufactures it, make and model number? GregM779, I looked at the website you provided and, well, dang! Those suckers are expensive! I'm too cheep to go that route. I didn't get a chance to look at your reef yet but I will as...
  16. J

    Southdown sand

    I keep hearing about Southdown sand. Some say it's good and some say it's bad. Is there any information out there on this sand? Advisable to use or no?
  17. J

    125 gallon setup

    Ok, they are pretty reputable but anything can happen. Maybe I should just forget the holes and plum it over the top?
  18. J

    125 gallon setup

    There is a pet store about 30 miles away that will drill the glass. The only tempered part of the aquarium is the bottom. They charge $15.00 for each hole. I think I will have them do it just in case there is an "accident" and it breaks. I don't like going "back to the drawing board" any more...
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    125 gallon setup

    Ok, great. I have been checking out some of the lighting options at www.hellolights.com listed on a separate thread and the prices for the halide retrofit kits seem more reasonable than any others I've seen. I do have several fans that I can incorporate into the hood. Right now I have a 6' strip...
  20. J

    125 gallon setup

    I'm not sure of the depth but it is a standard 6' long 125 gallon glass aquarium. If I use maetal halides how many will I need? Two or three? Can I combine flourescent actinics with the metal halides? And would I need to purchase a chiller to keep everything cool due to the heat that the halides...
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