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Forum: Tank Journal 05-21-2015, 05:02 PM
Replies: 129
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Posted By Myka
Travis, the concern with the sump size is when...

Travis, the concern with the sump size is when there is a power out or the return and skimmer is shut off there will be back flow into the sump. The operating water level of the tank will be higher...
Forum: Tank Journal 05-21-2015, 04:17 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 35,907
Posted By Myka
You should have come here first! Sorry,...

You should have come here first!

Sorry, this always happens on someone's first build, it's just that your first build is huge so your mistakes will be huge. :wink:
Forum: Tank Journal 05-21-2015, 04:02 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 35,907
Posted By Myka
Yeah, there's a few things about the sump too... ...

Yeah, there's a few things about the sump too... ;)

Like you said, there's probably not enough volume to catch the back flow from the plumbing, but also those 2 filter socks are going to plug up...
Forum: Tank Journal 05-21-2015, 03:49 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 35,907
Posted By Myka
No, no you don't order direct from Bubble King. ...

No, no you don't order direct from Bubble King. Here's a link for the Supermarin 300 at Reef Supplies which is a Canadian supplier and Canreef sponsor. Keep in mind the Canadian dollar has...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 05-21-2015, 03:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,471
Posted By Myka
Forgot one thing... AquaticLife 36" T5HO...

Forgot one thing...

AquaticLife 36" T5HO fixture. Has 4 bulbs, moonlights, fan, built-in timer (that I replaced a year ago), and legs to stand on the tank trim. Grows pretty much anything - great...
Forum: Tank Journal 05-21-2015, 03:29 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 35,907
Posted By Myka
Why don't you sell all that stuff, and buy a...

Why don't you sell all that stuff, and buy a bigger skimmer? Cut your losses now. A skimmer that is too small on a tank that is this big will be a really big problem. Trying to clean up that much...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 05-21-2015, 03:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,471
Posted By Myka
Now lower pricing on what's left! VorTech...

Now lower pricing on what's left!

VorTech MP40Wes. Manufacture date of July 2013. About 1 year use on it. Asking $250. Will trade for Tunze 6055 or 6040 or Gyre. NOW $220

Fulham Workhorse 5...
Forum: Tank Journal 05-21-2015, 03:13 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 35,907
Posted By Myka
So, that's less than 600 gallons. What's in the...

So, that's less than 600 gallons. What's in the sump? It looks to be about 72 x 18 x 18"?? That's another 50 gallons or so of actual water volume. So you're sitting about 650 gallons total water...
Forum: Tank Journal 05-21-2015, 02:48 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 35,907
Posted By Myka
Just because he already bought it, doesn't mean...

Just because he already bought it, doesn't mean it should suffice. If you sell it now while it's still BNIB, you can get the best price, and move to a better suited skimmer. :)

Even if you do a...
Forum: Tank Journal 05-21-2015, 04:44 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 35,907
Posted By Myka
What are the dimensions of you tank? The wall...

What are the dimensions of you tank? The wall the tank is in, is it finished with a polished tile or something else? Looks sharp!



Sorry, I didn't see the pic of the skimmer on my first tour...
Forum: FOWLR 05-21-2015, 03:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 29,161
Posted By Myka
If the water is not actually green, what is the...

If the water is not actually green, what is the purpose of the no light period?



More is not always better. Your friend may have been right - if you have too much rock then it hinders flow and...
Forum: Reef Wholesale 05-21-2015, 03:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,527
Posted By Myka
I saw them on FB. I was just razzing. By your...

I saw them on FB. I was just razzing. By your reply I thought you were going to post them in this thread. :p
Forum: Reef Wholesale 05-21-2015, 02:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,527
Posted By Myka
8 hours later, I'm getting fat waiting. :pop2:

8 hours later, I'm getting fat waiting. :pop2:
Forum: Reef Wholesale 05-20-2015, 01:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,527
Posted By Myka
He posts them into his own sub-forum called...

He posts them into his own sub-forum called Livestock. Find it by going into the Reef Wholesale forum, then at the top you will see a list of about 10 sub-forums. He hasn't posted anything since...
Forum: Lounge 05-20-2015, 01:42 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 18,298
Posted By Myka
Well, I decided to take the advice of you guys...

Well, I decided to take the advice of you guys suggesting the microbrewers. I found 3 local microbrewers, and two of them have a lager. So I will go try them out. If I don't find anything there, I...
Forum: Tank Journal 05-20-2015, 02:22 AM
Replies: 411
Views: 161,098
Posted By Myka
Looking sweet!! You have some really wicked SPS.

Looking sweet!! You have some really wicked SPS.
Forum: Tank Journal 05-20-2015, 02:16 AM
Replies: 354
Views: 156,121
Posted By Myka
Thanks! It's coming along, and lots more to do!

Thanks! It's coming along, and lots more to do!
Forum: Reef 05-19-2015, 03:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,417
Posted By Myka
Fwiw, tips seem to recover faster if you nip the...

Fwiw, tips seem to recover faster if you nip the dead ends off. NO3 looks good to me! I'd be more concerned about PO4 and alkalinity if NO3 is only in the 5 ppm range. :)
Forum: Tank Journal 05-19-2015, 03:32 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 156,121
Posted By Myka
The sump holds water! I'm just waiting for trim...

The sump holds water! I'm just waiting for trim for the sump (so I can partially cover it) which will arrive with the tank. I wish I left the divider between the RO chamber and the sump 1/2" lower...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 05-19-2015, 12:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,065
Posted By Myka
They can be controlled wirelessly through your...

They can be controlled wirelessly through your phone using a Reef Link. They "talk" to each other wirelessly, in that they sync to each other if you have more than one and correlate their flow...
Forum: DIY 05-18-2015, 07:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,719
Posted By Myka
Haha, usually our best inventions involve...

Haha, usually our best inventions involve eliminating buckets!
Forum: Tank Journal 05-18-2015, 07:49 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 35,907
Posted By Myka
I saw that little tank on the first page and I...

I saw that little tank on the first page and I was kike "Oh it's a typo, he meant 80 gallons." Then I saw the mofo on this second page! You might be the craziest newbie ever! Buy the best skimmer...
Forum: Lounge 05-18-2015, 02:42 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 18,298
Posted By Myka
Yeah, it's hard to say because Molson has openly...

Yeah, it's hard to say because Molson has openly said they used mixed corn (GMO and non-GMO) in their beers. I should take a closer look though.
Forum: DIY 05-18-2015, 02:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,719
Posted By Myka
Awesome forethought - what ya got?

What's the coolest part about your system? What have you done to your system to make things better, faster, easier?

I'm not talking about dosers and ATOs, I mean things like automated or...
Forum: DIY 05-18-2015, 02:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,119
Posted By Myka
These blades are CHEAP, like $8-10 each. They do...

These blades are CHEAP, like $8-10 each. They do have a drawback though (unless I'm doing something wrong lol), in that you can't make cut after cut after cut since the blade heats up and then it...
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