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so with my new tank upgrade, i want to simplify things, and get the tank a little more automated. so one thing i definitely have been reading a lot on is automated dosing. i see some of the units have they're own computers which will dose exactly the amount you want. but they're very pricey...

i agree with themosts....int he manual it does clearly state "5. Put the skimmer in sump and plug it in. Water level in sump should be 6”-10” as long as it is not covering the water outlet. Turn the gate valve to adjust the water level inside the skimmer. The water level inside the skimmer...

skimmed the topic a bit. grabbed its and peices. totally tired. gaskets normally go on the "wet" side of plumbing. also are thes new gaskets? are they a snug fit??? also i have run into a problem with the thickness and hardness of the gasket....

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i use a 75gpd for mine. works fine. this is the exact unit i use

yea. thats what i run. i bought a refillable cartridge from BRS, and some extra resin. never had a problem. water is perfect

Salifert!

that happened to me once with caribsea sand. wasnt that much though. i still used it with no problems.

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anyone have or know someone with a 65 laying around? i know we all cant part with our old tanks and sometimes looks like an aquarium warehouse in our garages! LOL im willing to trade my 40 breeder for a 65 gallon. would like to change to a deeper tank.

well, my fish are swimming around goin...WTF!!! i removed half the rock from the DT today. i was getting kinda scared that my fingers werent gonna make it out, some of those aptasia were HUGE!!! :eek: now my skimmer is going crazy removing all the crap that i stirred up. i think next week i will...

i use a maxi-jet 1200 on my 12 gal nano cube. with a ball valve to adjust the flow. try that then youll have the capability to add/lower flow if needed. also have you tried the tank without any heaters and monitor the temp? i have two tanks in the house both have no heaters. my 40 b and my nano...

awesome!!! love love love the aquascape!!! how did u attach therock to the pvc?

wont let me view the link.....eeerrrggg

got a link to this "red sand" your all talking about?

sorry jr :congratulatory: instead of making more 90's (which we both stated could be your problem) go buy some smooth lined tubing and replace the crazy plumbing. this will also enable you to move your pump. so when your drain comes down, you can go from pvc to tubing. add a T -Y and split...

list what you have, tank params...stuff to give us a chance to help

weve all been in your shoes. gotta go back to the basics. thats the easiest way to address whats going on

wow! very nice!! great job! cant wait to see pis with the clam opened up!

i second this! many problems with micro bubbles are the result of "over thought out" plumbing. yes you did a very nice job setting up the drains and all, but i dont see the need for it to be that complicated. a big problem with that type of plumbing job is that when your overflow drains down, it...