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  1. redfishbluefish

    Sump\ Baffle question

    Edwin, your water-loss numbers are unacceptable! You have “standard” tanks with behemoth overflows. Raise your LocLine returns so they are close to the surface, or install siphon breaks. Both tanks should drop about an inch (or less), which calculates to 5 gallons for the 120, and 2.8...
  2. redfishbluefish

    Forgot about the airholes on my Durso's...Not good!

    Ouch! Sorry for your mini flood and fried IceCap…..but actually it’s great seeing that you are still alive……..Haven’t heard from you in a while. Welcome back John! Actually all the Glass-Holes folks have to watch out for a similar thing….the breather tube blocking up. The difference is...
  3. redfishbluefish

    Power head placement and Size

    I'd go for the 1050's. There is no such thing as too much flow.
  4. redfishbluefish

    Last minute sump quest

    Insufficient information. Need to know a couple things to answer this question. How big is your DT? How deep are the return lines and is there a siphon break (and how deep is that break)? How big is the Sump and what are the dimensions of each section? You can also get a little more...
  5. redfishbluefish

    Last minute sump quest

    Yes....more water volume.
  6. redfishbluefish

    Last minute sump quest

    I would make the baffles as high as you can to maximize the water volume in the sump. You want to leave enough room to allow back-wash water coming back into the sump when the pump is turned off. As mentioned, just build a shelf for the skimmer to reach the ideal depth. Here’s my sump (40...
  7. redfishbluefish

    PAULSBORO New Jersey Train Derailment: Bridge Collapse Sends Chemical Cars Into Creek

    The 12:00 news just stated that only one tanker ruptured and that all the monomer has dissipated. The remaining derailed cars are intact. What gets me is that this is the second time this same bridge has collapsed!
  8. redfishbluefish

    RO Booster Pump

    Just placed the order with BRS….for the pump and power supply. Also cashed in the 1771 reward points I had for an addition $17.71 off…..sweet!
  9. redfishbluefish

    Thinking about getting my feet wet again... Need Advice

    Paul, glad to see you're coming back.
  10. redfishbluefish

    RO Booster Pump

    I’m kicking around the idea of installing a booster pump to my RO/DI unit and wanted to get opinions. I know absolutely nothing about them. What’s your experience with using them? Who makes a good one? Which ones should I stay away from? Are there any maintenance issues you have with...
  11. redfishbluefish

    RO Water Safe to Drink?

    Yep! Just slightly higher dissolved solids.
  12. redfishbluefish

    RO Water Safe to Drink?

    +1 House systems typically have a three gallon to five gallon reservoir that holds the water until used. No problem with RO, but as stated, DI water is totally stripped....recommend not drinking.
  13. redfishbluefish

    It began with a new sump..

    Wow Chris….I like your father-in-law. Very nice rail to hold the lights. I’ve got old-school, non dimable Apollo’s and I’m very happy. You’ll be delighted with the newer dimable versions. Keep the pictures coming.
  14. redfishbluefish

    TanksNStuff's 75G to 120G Upgrade

    George, looking real good. I always like seeing actual build pictures, so keep the pictures coming. My comments have to do with the build instructions on RC. The stand plans they have show four more “legs” on each of end portions of the stand. Here’s the picture showing the additional...
  15. redfishbluefish

    Raising pH

    What are your alk and calc numbers….and what do you do to maintain alk and calc? Assuming you don’t have a CO2 problem, proper alk and calc numbers will maintain proper pH. Also, if you “cook” the baking soda at 300 for an hour, it will be more effective in raising pH….but do it slowly...
  16. redfishbluefish

    Helped ring the bell at NY Stock Exchange this morning.

    Good stuff Ed! Congratulations.
  17. redfishbluefish

    Olivier 180gallon rebuild after the total Lost from Sandy Hurrican

    I’m aging myself, but as Edith Ann would say, “PPTHHPTHPFFTHPPPT!!!....and that's the truth!” :grin:
  18. redfishbluefish

    Olivier 180gallon rebuild after the total Lost from Sandy Hurrican

    I agree with Jason. Unless you are using thick, big “L” channel aluminum, it will flex with the glass. That is, you will need, at a minimum, a center brace. As far a tempered glass, HERE is a simple way to determine tempered glass. I used a netbook with a pair of polarized...
  19. redfishbluefish

    Inherited 90

    With the water change tonight, cleaned out the skimmer section of the sump. I guess I’ll have to add this clean-up to the schedule.
  20. redfishbluefish

    210 full set up radion,mp40,swc, Awesome system Raritan NJ 08869

    Nick, sorry to see this….but I can understand. :( Folks, this is top shelf….and a fantastic deal! Please, someone jump on this.
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