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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 11-26-2007, 01:58 PM
Replies: 6
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Forum: Reef 11-23-2007, 01:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,703
Posted By bassman
That's what I was thinking. No, the space I am...

That's what I was thinking. No, the space I am building it in is only 17" wide. No biggy, it should be plenty.
Forum: Reef 11-22-2007, 10:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,703
Posted By bassman
Gotcha, I see what you mean now. I am going...

Gotcha, I see what you mean now.

I am going to throttle down the pump for a flow of somewhere around 800-1200 gph, nothing too intense.

The sump plans change by the minute. LOL I may build it...
Forum: Reef 11-22-2007, 05:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,703
Posted By bassman
My main tank will be 120 gallons and the sump...

My main tank will be 120 gallons and the sump will be 185 gallons.
Why would I have micro bubble problems?
Forum: Reef 11-22-2007, 04:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,703
Posted By bassman
The siphon break would be very large, it would...

The siphon break would be very large, it would actually be another take off from which I would take the line down and into the overflow chamber just above the water line.

I am building a pretty...
Forum: Reef 11-22-2007, 04:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,703
Posted By bassman
Backflow Prevention Input Needed

I am in the process of designing my next tank and would like some input on the design.

I want to run as few pumps as possible so I would like to avoid a closed loop system if possible. I would...
Forum: Reef 11-19-2007, 02:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,283
Posted By bassman
Good links, thanks. Now I am more confused...

Good links, thanks.

Now I am more confused then ever. LOL
Forum: Reef 11-19-2007, 01:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,283
Posted By bassman
After doing some more reading I found that the...

After doing some more reading I found that the minerals lost in the water are compensated for in our food. It would take 25 ltrs of water to equal 1 banana.

However I did read that the number of...
Forum: Reef 11-18-2007, 11:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,283
Posted By bassman
Just read up on it, softeners mainly remove...

Just read up on it, softeners mainly remove calcium and magnesium ions.

When an ion exchanger is applied for water softening, it will replace the calcium and magnesium ions in the water with other...
Forum: Reef 11-18-2007, 10:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,283
Posted By bassman
Well there ya go, I learned something new today. ...

Well there ya go, I learned something new today.

I guess a water softener does the exact same thing as RO then? or does it leave some minerals in? Is the need for a softener just to treat larger...
Forum: Reef 11-18-2007, 08:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,283
Posted By bassman
Well both really. Your drinking water is now soft...

Well both really. Your drinking water is now soft too. So you are not getting the proper minerals there either.

No, the RO unit does not remove the all the minerals, RO units are only filters,...
Forum: Reef 11-18-2007, 07:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,283
Posted By bassman
I am stilll confused. If your water comes from...

I am stilll confused. If your water comes from the well, then to the water softener and finally to your RO unit all your water has been softened. Right? That was the very first thing that happened to...
Forum: Reef 11-18-2007, 01:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,283
Posted By bassman
I was told to never use soft water in a aquarium....

I was told to never use soft water in a aquarium. It removes too many minerals. This will cause your water to draw these minerals from other sources, such as pumps.

My house is on a well too. I...
Forum: Reef 08-15-2007, 03:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,627
Posted By bassman
Thanks everybody, the driveway it is I guess. LOL

Thanks everybody, the driveway it is I guess. LOL
Forum: Reef 08-13-2007, 06:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,627
Posted By bassman
Disposing of saltwater

Hi all,

I just moved to an acerage in BC and I am starting to think about setting up a new reef tank.

While planning the system it occured to me that I am on a septic system here and I am...
Forum: Reef 04-30-2007, 10:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,134
Posted By bassman
I am also moving to a house with hardwood floors...

I am also moving to a house with hardwood floors and I am planning on placing my 55 gal and stand on a thick rubber mat. This will protect the wood floors from denting, scratching and water damage....
Forum: Reef 04-26-2007, 04:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,771
Posted By bassman
When making water for your water changes adjust...

When making water for your water changes adjust the chemical balance before adding it to the tank. I struggled for months with low calcium and magnesium levels in my tank. I tested my makeup water...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 04-24-2007, 08:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,422
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 04-24-2007, 01:13 PM
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 04-23-2007, 10:55 PM
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Views: 1,422
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 04-22-2007, 03:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,422
Posted By bassman
Gauging interest in complete Octopus System

Includes...

Octopus, conch, brittle star, chocolate chip star
Coralife Super Skimmer 65
Mag Drive 1200 Return Pump
Custom Oak stand with escape proof oak lid
45 gal main tank
30 gal sump tank...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 04-21-2007, 05:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,986
Posted By bassman
The dimensions are 12 3/4" wide x 48" long x 22...

The dimensions are 12 3/4" wide x 48" long x 22 1/4 high
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 04-21-2007, 02:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,986
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 04-20-2007, 08:16 PM
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Views: 3,986
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 04-19-2007, 06:18 PM
Replies: 24
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