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    New Refugium Setup

    Thanks I will be starting it tomorrow (Wednesday) because I was missing some clamps and other small items to start the new refugium setup. I'll let you know how it goes and post some pics as well.
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    New Refugium Setup

    Hi everyone, I'm setting up a new refugium on my 46ga bow. It's going to use a Eshopp overflow and I need help starting the siphon. It uses a single u-tube and my question is how do you get it started? All your help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, NYCREEFER
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    Opinions on Seachem Reef Salt

    I read somewhere that Seachem and Reef Crystals are mixed/prepared in the same factory. And quite possibly the same product!!! I have a question about changing salt mix, do I do it gradualy or can I simply stop using one and start using a new one??? Thanks
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    WTB: HOB Fuge

    I have a HOB CPR medium refugium I can sell to you for $65, works great but now have a full size sump w/ fugi. Let me know.
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    how quick should phosban decrease my phosphates level

    i would like to use phosban too w/ a reactor but dont know how much I should use and for how long? I have a 50ga thinking of using a TLF Reactor.
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    Vortech

    yeah, I played around with the alignment and have found its sweet spot. Been able to raise the flow rate and eliminated much of the noise. I have the battery backup and have placed the Vortec on a timer to run at a higher flow during the day and then at nite cut the power to it and allow it to...
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    Tunze vs. Vortech

    I recently purchased a used mp40 1st gen Vortech pump. I must say not completely sold on it yet, I have a wave and great water movement but it seems a little noisy. Their customer service is great however,I needed a replacement cover and o-ring and received them freewithin a couple of days after...
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    Bulk Reef Supply

    I see the club sales phosban, how do I go about purchasing from the club?
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    Purple up Free North Arlington, NJ 07031

    I'll take it, pm me your address. Thanks
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    Have you seen this tank? its amazing..

    You are so right, thats why D&D bulbs cost so much too ;D....
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    bad Salifert calcium test kit?

    Thanks Calaxa, I guess I will continue to use up the seachem.
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    Timer ?

    I like it, looks good. I think I will replace my Coralife power strip for one of these since I read they can cause a fire. lol...
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    Vortech

    I purchased a used one from a fellow reefer that shut down his tank. Its the first gen - MP40. I have to say the ecotech people are great, I got in touch w/ them for a few minor part I needed, and within a week I got them in the mail free of charge. I am going to order a new wet side as a spare...
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    bad Salifert calcium test kit?

    I apologize for hijaxking your thread but I've been thinking of switching over to Salifert tests and am curious how their calcium test works? Is it a simple test to use eg. a few drops added to the sample of water or is it like Seachem's tritation where you have to be a chemist to use it and are...
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    Salt

    I started using IO because I started with a FOWLR mid-way through the year I started to aquire softies and I changed to Red Sea Pro. I've been using it for over a month now and have started to get a brown algae bloom in the sand. I am going to ride it out and hope that my refugium brings it...
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    Powerheads??

    I started my tank last Feb. and began with a single Koralia 2. I found that one was not enough and got another one a 3. Gotta tell you for the price and size they are great. And the magnet mount and ability to direct the flow is awesome. Good luck and remember what they told you before research...
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    Mixing salt water

    Thats correct, my refractormeter compensates for temp. I used to make the mistake of checking the sg/salinity while the water was still cold and I developed a variation in the DT over a period of time. Once I was tempted to throw some salt into the DT, I now have a heater, pump and refractor...
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    Lionfish, tigers and bears Oh My!!

    Amazing story, I remember lionfish were expensive but now they are easily available and the price has adjusted accordingly. There should be some study into birth control for the species like they do with pigeons.
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    Wet Dry Filter

    No dividers? Odd I've seen that most people use some sort of glass dividers usually one for the intake and three just before the return to catch bubbles. I want to be able to place my heater and skimmer in the sump as well.
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