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redfishbluefish, I had a jury-rigged fix for this problem too, so I went to Lowes and got the parts... The hole through the fix is only 3/8", while most Mag pumps were designed for 1/2" output. Is there any loss of throughput or any loss of head with the fix? Thanks, Bob

I've used a pen sized butane torch on Aiptasia. Doesn't smell too good. Don't recommend you try it on Valonia - they explode any you get splattered with hot Valonia fluids. :(

Nope, near Allentown, in Northampton, close to the LVI Airport. Nice sized store - all saltwater. Decent prices on both specimens and hardgoods. Here's a link... http://www.toofishy.com/home.php I go 3 or 4 times a year, and consider it well worth the trip. Near Philly, you might be thinking...

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I've used Fletco Ferrothane paint on angle iron stands. It lasts a good 5 years before rust starts to develop. If I was a real finatic, I would consider using a real two-part epoxy paint. On the last two I setup, I used an inch of foam (Home Depot insulation foam, I recollect) between the tanks...

Used Seio Controller/1100/1500 Setup The Controller and the 1500 pump have about 18 months use on them. The 1100 pump was just used to mix new salt water. All three come with their original boxes and instructions. The pumps each have all of their original plethora of attachment and flow control...

Many thanks to Eric and Robyn - a great time was had by all!

Stopped by there yesterday. To my chagrin (and surprise), their Rubbermaid Stock Tanks have all been sold...

Anyone have or know of any issues using Seio or Korilla pumps with classic on-off wavemakers? These pumps are designed differently than Maxi Jets or Mag pumps, and I was wondering if that had any negative impact on long term usage with on-off wavemakers versus usage with variable speed wavemakers.

I have to disagree with the above majority. Every bulk cyanoacrylate gel I've ever bought has turned into a very hard plastic rock before I've finished using it up. I've heard this isn't the case with the IC-Gel, but this kid has already blown enough money searching for the right stuff. I'm...

Here's an interesting slant from the seller of Tunze's currently available on RC: 2 Tunze 6000 Streams with 7095 controller and 2 magnet mounts I ran these for almost 2 years. They were consistently given vinegar baths and kept in excellent condition. Run silent and are very reliable. Original...

Looking for some neat ideas... What's the coolest thing you've ever done with a reef controller?

Kudos to redfishbluefish on a nice fix for that problem!

When it was introduced, people on RC took exception to their analysis. The Brightwell claim is that it perfectly matches saltwater. People on RC said it is impossible to test to the level of precision that the claim made, and the apparently bogus claim disappointed a number of Brightwell fans.

While we're at it, anyone know why they call it "organic"?

I use either Crystal Sea Marinemix or Instant Ocean, which ever is cheapest at the time.

Any reason why the Tunze you're looking at isn't controllable? The comparison is odd as the Vortechs are all controllable. I think the least expensive controllable Tunze is the 6055.

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I haven't used the Salifert Nitrate kit, and when I checked their instructions I was surprised to find they can test down to .02 ppm. I've always tried for less than 10 ppm (Randy Holmes-Farley's recommendation) and I'm pleased when I get it less than 5 ppm. Good luck getting it to 0 ppm.

I've got a Hach 890 and a LaMotte Smart2. Boomer has some issues with the Hach nitrate test procedure. I don't know his considerations on the LaMotte procedure. I've been happy with both. Some day I'll get around to testing them against a standard nitrate solution.