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If you only have a single overflow, that's going to be the determining factor, since you can't push more water up than can flow back. I believe the "safe" amount through a 1" overflow is 600 gph, although I figure I'm pushing around 700 through mine. The nice thing about the DC pumps is that you...

I don't know, but it would give you another 1,500 lph over the Diablo. If you can wait, I understand there is a DC 20,000 soon to be released. Otherwise, you might stay with something that is a known performer.

Are you sure you're not referring to Aquarium Care Center on Rt. 35 in Ocean NJ? Aquarium Center is on Blackwood-Clemonton Rd. in Blackwood, NJ, Camden County.

You might look at the Waveline DC 12000, (12,000 lph)basically a newer version of the same pump. The older Waveline 10000 had a high end of 10,500 lph(surprised?) Same company, making the pumps.

Not upgrading as much as changing, these are great lights. Because of the way I have to mount the fixtures, they are too close to the surface, and I'm not getting the coverage I'd like, since I can't elevate them. I've found some other fixtures without optics, that are about 50% longer that I'm...

Each unit is 8" X 10" X 2". I have three of them over a 6 foot tank. 72x24

I'll be selling my current LED's @ $150.00 ea. I have a total of 3 units. I've had good service from these lights, experiencing great growth, PE, and color. Each unit consist of 24 X 12,000k white, and 24 X 455nm Royal Blue Bridgelux emitters. Two dimmers, one each for white and blue. Optics...

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I don't think you can go wrong with IO. Once you have a demand for more Ca, Mg and Alk you can switch to RC, or stay with IO and do a little more dosing. Here's where I get it: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+4685+4856&pcatid=4856

How hard would it be to remove the bulkhead separating the two compartments? If water gets into an area that has no flow you run the risk of developing H2S(hydrogen sulfide), in that area.

Felt will do a better job, but require more cleaning. I use the mesh more to keep larger pieces of debris, and errant critters from getting into my pumps.

I would use your net water volume. Keep in mind, your sump isn't going to be full, since you'll need to have enough room for the back flow from your tank when you turn the pumps off.

As of tonight, the soda lime has completely turned purple, so tomorrow, I'll recharge and monitor.

I use two 4 x 14 socks, one for each overflow. The 7" is too big for my sump. The rule of thumb I've seen for heaters range between 3W to 5W per gallon, depending on the ambient temperature, where the tank will be located. Your particular system will determine how much you need, i.e. if your...

Welcome home, Austyn.

Two heaters would afford you some redundancy, so it's not a bad idea. I've used both Eheim Jager, and Hydor theo's successfully over the years. If memory serves, the Hydor's were shorter at the same wattage.

It would be best to use a controller, rather than rely on the internal thermostat. I use a pinpoint, but Ranco makes one, and if you're going to get an aquarium controller, i.e. Apex or Reefkeeper, you can control it from there.

Nice camera work Josh, great pic's.

Coming along nicely.

I think it would be prudent to change the sediment and carbon block. Your DI resin is probably color changing, so that will give you some indication when it is time to refill. The membrane is the workhorse of the system, and replacing the prefilters(sediment, carbon block), will go along way to...