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  1. colodan
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    How do I fix this?

    I was up all night researching overflows. from what I understand, you can only get 600 to 700 gph thru a 1 1/4 pipe. that being said, I would agree...
    Post by: colodan, Jan 11, 2010 in forum: ASAP
  2. colodan
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    trying to get set up.

    1 pound per gal is a good number to start. to make it cheaper, I would buy maybe 20#s of uncured, and the rest just base rock. With the uncured this...
    Post by: colodan, Jan 11, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  3. colodan
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    possible xenia filter

    I will also have the algae in a seperate fuge.just going to have too much flow for the current setup after adding new pump and I think xenia can...
    Post by: colodan, Jan 11, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  4. colodan
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    possible xenia filter

    Thanks alot Mike, I'm no expert in plumbing and I really appreciate the advice. Know wonder coloradoreef trusts you with what you are doing for his...
    Post by: colodan, Jan 11, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  5. colodan
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    possible xenia filter

    to answer your question, my overflow will not handle that much flow, that is what the other pipe going back into the sump is for. I'm not sure if I...
    Post by: colodan, Jan 11, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  6. colodan
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    possible xenia filter

    I have another question. I've attached another drawing, can you show me the best placement of ball valves to accomplish this. not sure where to put...
    Post by: colodan, Jan 11, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  7. colodan
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    possible xenia filter

    thats a great idea, cant believe I didn't think of that. that way I would have real slow flow in the skimmer/fuge chambers. one more question, what...
    Post by: colodan, Jan 11, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  8. colodan
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    trying to get set up.

    If you ever do want to add live rock in the future, you would have to make sure it is fully cured and add a little at a time so as not to start...
    Post by: colodan, Jan 11, 2010 in forum: New To The Hobby
  9. colodan
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    possible xenia filter

    Thanks Mike, another possibility would be to take the 2000gph pump back and get one about half the size, not sure what I want to do, would like to...
    Post by: colodan, Jan 11, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  10. colodan
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    possible xenia filter

    I just got a new pump that is rated at 2000gph. In order to use this pump I would have to dial it down so the overflow can keep up, so I would have...
    Thread by: colodan, Jan 11, 2010, 15 replies, in forum: General Reef Topics
  11. colodan
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    Is this light better than my current Power Compacts?

    When I had my 55, I had 4x65w pc. I kept a bta, but I don't think it was thriving, color stayed pretty much tan with a little green. now on my 90 I...
    Post by: colodan, Jan 11, 2010 in forum: T5 Aquarium Lighting
  12. colodan
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    LEDs on 6gal Nano

    Looks sweet.
    Post by: colodan, Jan 11, 2010 in forum: LED Aquarium Lighting
  13. colodan
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    Goodbye saltwater

    Besides the clowns and snails, the stuff you are trying to keep are not considered easy, especially in a 10 gallon tank. I wouldn't throw in the...
    Post by: colodan, Jan 11, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  14. colodan
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    Old Live Rock

    I think you could just use it as is. This is a new set up and if there is any death on it, it would just help kick start your cycle, provided it was...
    Post by: colodan, Jan 10, 2010 in forum: Live Rock
  15. colodan
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    syphonin overflow

    when I had the overflow box, I would stick a piece of airline tubing in the back end so that the end of the tube in the u-tube was right at the bend,...
    Post by: colodan, Jan 10, 2010 in forum: Refugium
  16. colodan
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    no more lurking.

    OK I kind of enjoy this hobby, just don't tell coloradoreef that, Ihave to have something to blame him for. Thanks again for the welcome messages.
    Post by: colodan, Jan 10, 2010 in forum: Say Hello!
  17. colodan
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    no more lurking.

    Coloradoreef and I grew up together, I consider him as more of a brother then a friend. Just a little upset he got me into this $$$ hobby:LolLolLol
    Post by: colodan, Jan 10, 2010 in forum: Say Hello!
  18. colodan
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    does a 75 evaproate more water or a 29?

    I agree with Dingo. I like to keep the DT open for better par. you would have to keep the glass real clean also. IMO an rodi and bulk salt will pay...
    Post by: colodan, Jan 10, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  19. colodan
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    does a 75 evaproate more water or a 29?

    never experaminted with a humidifier, but I think I read on here where someone said that should help with evaporation
    Post by: colodan, Jan 10, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
  20. colodan
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    does a 75 evaproate more water or a 29?

    more water volume = more evaporation I have a 90 with 30 gal in sump and mine takes about a gallon a day, but I also live in a dry climate.
    Post by: colodan, Jan 10, 2010 in forum: General Reef Topics
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