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Forum: Reef 10-09-2017, 03:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,548
Posted By swimfan
Totally understand the frustration with aptasia....

Totally understand the frustration with aptasia. I have both a filefish and a copperband butterfly that both seem to show no interest in aptasia. The copperband while in quarantine would eat them. As...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 10-07-2017, 07:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 795
Posted By swimfan
FS: Reef Dynamics BPR 500

Hey reefers as the title states have a Bpr500 biopellet reactor. No longer use any forms of carbon dosing. These were made by Jeff at reef dynamics and no longer in production. I paid just over 700...
Forum: Lounge 07-30-2017, 06:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,449
Posted By swimfan
Saddens me to hear the passing of Doug. Was...

Saddens me to hear the passing of Doug. Was fortunate to have purchased a skimmer from him a few years ago, and could not have dealt with a nicer reefer
Forum: Tank Journal 12-09-2016, 01:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,458
Posted By swimfan
Don't buy a second hammerhead, bail on the reeflo...

Don't buy a second hammerhead, bail on the reeflo set up. I've had the exact same issue as yourself. Bought a brand new gold a while back. It runs roughly 14 feet vertical through a combination of...
Forum: Reef 09-26-2016, 03:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,696
Posted By swimfan
Not sure if there is a post count or membership...

Not sure if there is a post count or membership timeframe before you can explore the buy/sell adds. I find reefing equipment depreciates quite a bit and there seems to be a lot of good used equipment...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 01-16-2016, 05:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,078
Posted By swimfan
So far happy with the setup. I have a basement...

So far happy with the setup. I have a basement sump setup, with a reeflo hammerhead dialed back with a gate valve. The plumbing is 1 1/2" pvc that becomes a manifold in the canopy of four 3/4" pvc...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 01-16-2016, 03:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,078
Posted By swimfan
I have my auto feeder drop pellets into my return...

I have my auto feeder drop pellets into my return section of my sump. Love it, the food ends up coming out in 8 different directions in the tank. Haven't seen a nipped fin since. Whenever I hand...
Forum: Reef 12-18-2015, 04:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,604
Posted By swimfan
Not sure why but my iPad won't let me add a link,...

Not sure why but my iPad won't let me add a link, but it's lafishguy episode 107 and there is 2 parts. Definitely swayed my vote for a recirculating reactor. Good to hear the biochurn is another...
Forum: Reef 12-18-2015, 01:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,604
Posted By swimfan
I came across a good video on YouTube. Mods ...

I came across a good video on YouTube. Mods delete this if I am violating any rules please. There is a video in which the la fish guys interview Jeff Macare Jeff was the founder of reef dynamics,...
Forum: Marine Fish 09-30-2015, 12:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,604
Posted By swimfan
Both of the eyes on the naso had flukes, actually...

Both of the eyes on the naso had flukes, actually the fish had flukes all over. Only realized it once I started treatment of prazipro. I initially thought it scuffed its eye, because it was swollen...
Forum: Marine Fish 09-29-2015, 12:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,604
Posted By swimfan
I had a similar experience with a naso tang. In...

I had a similar experience with a naso tang. In my case it turned out to be flukes. Not sure if that is the case with yours. Just one more option you can look into. Hope I'm wrong
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 01-27-2013, 08:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,449
Posted By swimfan
I agree subman, I think the skimmer is the most...

I agree subman, I think the skimmer is the most crucial component, and I'm not opposed to spending more for a better product. I never thought it would be such a difficult decision. Besides the...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 01-27-2013, 08:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,449
Posted By swimfan
I too, have been looking for reviews and haven't...

I too, have been looking for reviews and haven't found anything yet. I like the variable speed pump idea, and the needle wheel concept, but can't find a single soul, who runs one and can give an...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 01-27-2013, 05:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,449
Posted By swimfan
Now you really have me thinking Nick, thanks for...

Now you really have me thinking Nick, thanks for the suggestions. Has anybody had or know of anybody who has used the rlss db10i. Would love to hear their reviews on them.
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 01-20-2013, 07:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,449
Posted By swimfan
According to the csc450 review, they are quite...

According to the csc450 review, they are quite silent, to be quite honest, the sound is a non issue in my setup, the sump is in the basement. Haven't found a single unhappy customer of the bubble...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 01-20-2013, 04:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,449
Posted By swimfan
Waynemah is the only review I could find, but...

Waynemah is the only review I could find, but thanks for the help Titus99. I like the idea of the double sicce pumps, but that also can lead to more things that can break. That being said, they could...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 01-20-2013, 04:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,449
Posted By swimfan
Appreciate the reply. Havent found any bad...

Appreciate the reply. Havent found any bad feedback on them, but the cheapskate in me hopes their is some serious competition to it for less money. Lol
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 01-20-2013, 04:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,449
Posted By swimfan
I like the sounds of the csc 450. I could only...

I like the sounds of the csc 450. I could only find one review, that being said they were quite happy with it. Trust me I would rather not spend that much either. That's why I really want to do my...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 01-20-2013, 03:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,449
Posted By swimfan
My apologies I wasn't very clear of the set up. I...

My apologies I wasn't very clear of the set up. I currently have a 75 gallon with roughly 90lbs of live rock and a remora pro skimmer, has a medium bio load I will call that tank 1

Tank 2 is...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 01-20-2013, 02:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,449
Posted By swimfan
Skimmer advice

I'm sure this is a commonly asked question, but would really appreciate opinions on skimmer selection, finally taking the plunge and have the funds to purchase a skimmer. Been reading as much...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 01-02-2013, 08:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,800
Posted By swimfan
Thanks for the review, happy you like it, I have...

Thanks for the review, happy you like it, I have been leaning towards one, just was curious as to how well they perform.
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 01-02-2013, 08:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,800
Posted By swimfan
Any CSC 450 reviews?

Slowly making the jump from a 75 gallon +35 gallon sump to a 225 + 100 gallon sump. Curious if anyone first hand has any reviews of the double pump 450? Can find a few reviews of the other models...
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