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Nicely done, John.

I would continue running the skimmer, GFO and GAC. You could probably decide between the fuge and/or bio-pellet reactor, since you most likely don't need both. I opted to take the fuge off line when I started running bio-pellets.

I usually take my PH's and/or pumps and run them in a solution of 50/50 vinegar and water and throw in other pieces I want to clean. If you have some pieces that are really stubborn to clean you can increase the strength to 100% vinegar. The movement of the water will clean most of it off with...

Have you adjusted the gate valve? The water level should be about 1" below the collar in the chamber. Are you getting enough air? Try removing the tube from the silencer.

Actinic light promotes the growth of Zoaxanthellae algae, essential for the growth and well-being of all photosynthetic corals and invertebrates (not macro algae). So, they are used to promote coral and invertebrate growth. But, they are also used to accentuate the fluorescence.

Any word on the July meeting? Maybe I can find someone who will be heading north.

I have three sets of hanging cables from my new LED's that I won't be using. They're yours if you want them.

The AquaC EV 120 is far from the latest designs, but it's a pretty bullet proof skimmer and as long as its installed properly and you keep the injectors clean, will give you good service.

Asterina's here: http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index.php/current-issue/article/45-reefkeeping-101- http://www.lionfishlair.com/hitchhiker/asterina.shtml Worms? Here: http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-06/rs/index.php

Is that for just the stand, or stand and canopy?

You could use "high efficiency" pumps, but they tend to be expensive up front. You have to heat your water anyway, so if heat is your only objection, as long as you don't have to start using a chiller, you'll be OK. I'm running all individual pumps for three reactors, skimmer, and two returns...

I prefer the redundancy of multiple pumps, but make sure you are using as few fittings as is practicable. You may be trying to do too much, with a single pump.

I think I'd try some KZ Coral Snow first. It's been a long time, but I've had success using the Ultralive Red Slime Remover.

Thanks for the bump Bob. I will also include the fittings I mentioned in post #5.

Accepted rule of thumb for "safe" flow through a 1" overflow bulkhead fitting is 600 gph, so a Mag 18 would work. Are they barbed hose fittings? If so, I would suggest feeding it into a 1" piece of flexible tube, using a reducing bushing, and then add a 1" to 3/4" 'Y' fitting to 3/4" flexible...

Yea, just a different impeller and housing.

I have just listed these on CL and E-bay @ $300 Will sell here for $265.00 ea. or both for $ 250.00ea. I would calculate one for every 2 ft of tank surface area. Brand new - Dimmable, e.shine Light Fixture 2 available 48 x 3W LED fixture with 24 x 455nm Royal Blue and 24 x 12,000K White...

Is it a RR? Using MegaFlow overflow chambers? One or two chambers? Your overflow(s) will determine how large of a return pump you can use.

If you want to make sure it's totally clean, you could do both a bleach soaking and then do an etching in a vinegar solution.

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