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Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 05-21-2008, 07:41 PM
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Posted By my3kidsdad
I am convinced the ER 135 is the way togo. Thanks...

I am convinced the ER 135 is the way togo. Thanks for the info everyone. Somethings just require a price-be-darned priority. Is this one of them?
Forum: Reef 05-19-2008, 01:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,517
Posted By my3kidsdad
That sounds like a good suggestion. So we divert...

That sounds like a good suggestion. So we divert a portion of the flow off the pump back to the sump entry point from a point just after the pump output. ok.
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 05-19-2008, 01:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,135
Posted By my3kidsdad
Is there no other skimmer recommended for less...

Is there no other skimmer recommended for less than the ER135?
Forum: Reef 05-18-2008, 10:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,517
Posted By my3kidsdad
So it is preferable to slow down the flow after...

So it is preferable to slow down the flow after the skimmer? Have I got that right?
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 05-18-2008, 10:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,135
Posted By my3kidsdad
Aqua-C Urchin Pro Skimmer..You like it?

After reading about skimmers here and searching for available stock, We have identified the AquaC Urchin Pro and the Euro-Reef RS135 skimmer, both in-sump models for our projected first reef tank, a...
Forum: Reef 05-18-2008, 12:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,517
Posted By my3kidsdad
Hi Dab, is it a good thing to have a little less...

Hi Dab, is it a good thing to have a little less flow through the skimmer? And why?
Forum: Reef 05-15-2008, 04:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,517
Posted By my3kidsdad
Wow you guys and girls are amazing. What good...

Wow you guys and girls are amazing. What good info.

What you all seem to be saying is buy the internal skimmer, external pump, ATO with baffles, external heater, and determine the return size...
Forum: Reef 05-15-2008, 03:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,517
Posted By my3kidsdad
Thank you I just found out from my Son-in-law,...

Thank you I just found out from my Son-in-law, Jason. Do you like to design your sump system first and then build the sump for the system? That would seem a smart thing to do.. Will go down to Blue...
Forum: Reef 05-15-2008, 02:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,517
Posted By my3kidsdad
May we ask.. Which do you prefer- in-sump or...

May we ask.. Which do you prefer- in-sump or external?

If by fuge you mean refuge for fish to get away from predators, no, we will probably not have the external room for a refuge.

That is...
Forum: Reef 05-15-2008, 02:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,517
Posted By my3kidsdad
We value all of your opinions. Would you describe...

We value all of your opinions. Would you describe what you are thinking about when you say smarter?
Forum: Reef 05-15-2008, 02:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,517
Posted By my3kidsdad
So you think equipment should be bought first?...

So you think equipment should be bought first? Then build the sump to fit as best as possible? This could work.
Forum: Reef 05-15-2008, 01:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,517
Posted By my3kidsdad
Thank you for your responses. As big as can be...

Thank you for your responses. As big as can be installed under the stand. I am thinking of building in such a way as to push the sump into the tank stand from one end, filling the inside area. I will...
Forum: Reef 05-14-2008, 04:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,517
Posted By my3kidsdad
What Size Do You Like for Reef Sump in 4x2x2 tank Stand?

We intend to build a reef with fish, live rock, and coral. Before we start building our first stand we wanted to get the sump size right because it may be difficult to install if there is not enough...
Forum: Reef 04-28-2008, 03:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 721
Posted By my3kidsdad
Where would you buy your glass today?

Is there a particular glass shop you have dealt lately with that understands salt tanks and has good prices in Edmonton area? We are intending to have the glass cut and sanded to size and assemble it...
Forum: Reef 04-25-2008, 04:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,041
Posted By my3kidsdad
Thank you again.

Thank you again.
Forum: Reef 04-25-2008, 12:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,041
Posted By my3kidsdad
I do not even know what the "bells and whistles"...

I do not even know what the "bells and whistles" are. lol. I am thinking of tank stands right now. Six foot tank stands and wondering if there is a thread showing different designs?
Forum: Reef 04-25-2008, 12:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,041
Posted By my3kidsdad
Sorry never heard of starphire glass.. ... where...

Sorry never heard of starphire glass.. ... where do you find it? lol. You know someone with it and it looks good?
Forum: Reef 04-25-2008, 12:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,041
Posted By my3kidsdad
Mark- that is a beautiful example you have there....

Mark- that is a beautiful example you have there. Actually we have today looked againa and found that the tank must be moved to against our railing next to our front stairs. Then we just move the...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 04-24-2008, 03:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,164
Posted By my3kidsdad
pm'd.

pm'd.
Forum: Reef 04-24-2008, 02:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,041
Posted By my3kidsdad
Thank you all for your welcome. You are very...

Thank you all for your welcome. You are very encouraging.

That gentleman you refer to is my son-in-law, Jason Miller. He has a number of great looking tropical and salt tanks and we have fallen in...
Forum: Reef 04-22-2008, 03:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,041
Posted By my3kidsdad
Hi. I was just thinking that my woodworking hobby...

Hi. I was just thinking that my woodworking hobby will come in handy sooner or later. I see the tank stands are heavily built here. That makes sense.
Forum: Reef 04-22-2008, 02:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,041
Posted By my3kidsdad
Hello from Sherwood Park, Alberta.

Hi I'm new and interested in starting a saltwater tank. My son-in-law, who is into both salt and fresh, advised me to register here and begin to learn about what is involved in deciding what it is we...
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