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    more flow really?

    I missed the presentartion at MACNA, but following this thread, and then reading the link below. you want thme bothe on one side at the top, wrinkling the water surface and pushing the flow in a loop. accross the top, then back along the bottom ...
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    live rock growth

    probably.. tube worms... mini feather dusters.... and they are good..
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    return pump - which one??

    I ended up getting the iwaki 55 at The Hidden Reef sale on saturday. I'll install over Thanksgiving weekend. Hopefuly, its enough... :) Bob
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    more flow really?

    I still have too many dead spots. I need to rearrange the rock and change the pumps... I have 2 k2, and one maxi 1200... dosen't cut it. Although it did start to move alot of ditrius... I bought a mp40 so I can get rid of all the other power heads (5 total now) at the hidden reef on Sat (20%...
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    glass hole saw - want to rent - colonia

    Does anyone have a 1 3/4" glass hole saw for a 1" bulkhead? I picked a 40 breeder and will be using it to expand my basement sump. I need to drill it. I know they are diamond coated and can only do x number of holes, so I'ld be willing to pay a fee for the use of the saw. I'm in Colonia and...
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    Hello? Can you see me?

    Tommy? Tommy?
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    Ricwilli's 215 build

    I had the same thing happen with the phos ban reactor. Gald my sump was in the basement. I just used zip ties instaed of clamps. Bob
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    more flow really?

    I had missed jakes presentation at MACNA mainly because we didn't want to get out of bed. I googled some info and got the jist of it, very interesting concept and makes alot of sense. For the moment, i switched around some pumps. had another K2 that I added but that only makes it half way...
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    Help Needed

    I had a bad batch of salt wipe out half my tank a year or two ago. I always check a new batch with all the tests. - Bob
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    best way to get rid of hair algae

    Thanks for asking… Going slow... nothing good happens fast :) got it down by about a third. Compost pile is growing. - changed the T5s - couldn't wait for the group buy and happened to be at AO in Avenel, he had the ones I wanted and by the time u get done with shipping, the cost would be...
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    more flow really?

    So you are just running the K3 and 4 from one side of the thank. No timers - nothing? I have a 75 with a Red sea wave master - 3 1200 maxi and a K2. Never have been real happy with the flow. Also, By K I'm assuming u mean the Hydo Koralia ?? Bob
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    find the paint for the backwall of the tank

    so - latex - semigloss and roll it on. I think I'll have to try this on a different tank first and see what happens before I do my dispay tank. Bob
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    return pump - which one??

    Looks like Blueline is made by Pan World – and they do look identical. And these were designed by one of the designers of the iwaki pimps oops pumps?? From what I can tell, Iwaki has Japanese motors or American but only for the sizes below the 55. The sweetwater looks like them too but a...
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    return pump - which one??

    After pricing them out, the Blueline looks better for my pocket... Anyone using these? how do u like them??
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    glass bottles

    nice looking tank....
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    return pump - which one??

    I need to buy a new pump for a basement sump. I’ve looked at the following and I’m trying to get some opinions on what people like, or more particularly, which one(s) to not to get…. Reefflo: looks good but pricey Gen-x: heard they are noisy BlueLine: I think I read something about it adding...
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    Best RO/DI system?

    never mind... Bob can read... I checked your website.. thanx..
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    Best RO/DI system?

    Thanx... and the purpose of two?? For more life?? Bob
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    find the paint for the backwall of the tank

    isn't krylon fussion a spray paint?? anyone have a suggestion for non spray paint?
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    find the paint for the backwall of the tank

    only a few inches from the wall so I can't paint it unless I use a roller..... I think I'll try with the vinyl.. thanx Bob
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