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  1. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    How far down the side of the tank do you have the hole drilled?
     
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  2. Ducksmasher

    Ducksmasher Purple Spiny Lobster

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    i can see bad things happening..
     
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  3. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    hmm?:confused:
     
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  4. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    The stink applies to everything exposed to saltwater that gets left to dry, unfortunately.
     
    blackraven1425, Sep 6, 2010
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  5. Nor_Cal_Guy

    Nor_Cal_Guy Gigas Clam

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    It's so basic IMO. I have a Kent float valve in my sump, 5 gallon bucket with lid and 1/4 airline tube with bulkhead at the bottom of the bucket fed to the valve via gravity. I love it. So simple and no power use. Works like a champ.

    To clarify-You set the water level and establish SG level, use the ATO to keep SG constant via FW top off as said before in the thread. I can post pics if needed/
     
    Nor_Cal_Guy, Sep 6, 2010
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  6. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    This sounds so basic I love it. lol. Just what I was looking for. Pics please? :p
     
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  7. NASAGeek

    NASAGeek Eyelash Blennie

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    Gravity fed and simple float valve is easiest and cheapest.

    M
     
    NASAGeek, Sep 6, 2010
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  8. Nor_Cal_Guy

    Nor_Cal_Guy Gigas Clam

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    Tomorrow for sure bud.
     
    Nor_Cal_Guy, Sep 6, 2010
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  9. djbonney138

    djbonney138 Peppermint Shrimp

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    I use a different float valve but exact same set up. The Kent was a little too long to fit in my sump so I used the Eshopps because it slid right on top of my last baffle. Float Valve Kit by Eshopps - AquaCave
     
    djbonney138, Sep 6, 2010
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  10. NASAGeek

    NASAGeek Eyelash Blennie

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    I am getting rid of my Kent Valve and switching to Eshopps for the exact same reason...

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