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Forum: Reef 02-24-2012, 05:01 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,328
Posted By randy123
Yeah, the OM will be over the sump, kind of like...

Yeah, the OM will be over the sump, kind of like that
Forum: Reef 02-24-2012, 03:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,328
Posted By randy123
I was think of 4 inch outlets as well, maybe for...

I was think of 4 inch outlets as well, maybe for a back and forth wave effect?
Forum: Reef 02-24-2012, 03:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,328
Posted By randy123
I've heard that the newer OM's have small grooves...

I've heard that the newer OM's have small grooves built into the drums that allow a little bit of water by...they say this helps with the sticking that can result when sand or whatever gets in there....
Forum: Reef 02-24-2012, 12:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,328
Posted By randy123
I'm thinking of plumbing with spa flex after the...

I'm thinking of plumbing with spa flex after the OM, I think the discharge side with be completely free of 90s. I was thinking twin 1 1/2 inch lines going to a 2 inch header for the suction, one I...
Forum: Reef 02-24-2012, 12:28 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,328
Posted By randy123
What types of problems with higher flow might you...

What types of problems with higher flow might you expect? I am planning on mainly lps, but I would like to leave the door open for a few easier to keep sps if i can.

I was considering a dart pump...
Forum: Reef 02-23-2012, 11:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,328
Posted By randy123
flow for closed loop

Wondering if anyone knows the recommended flow rate for a predominately LPS tank. I'm looking at installing a closed loop, and need to decided which direction to go.
Forum: Reef 01-14-2011, 06:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,973
Posted By randy123
My mystery wrasse has murdered 3 cleaner shrimp...

My mystery wrasse has murdered 3 cleaner shrimp in his day, but he is full grown. A smaller mystery may leave a shrimp alone.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 01-07-2011, 07:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,064
Posted By randy123
pm's replied to and all sand is pending sale

pm's replied to and all sand is pending sale
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 01-07-2011, 05:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,064
Posted By randy123
FS:Substrate

Selling Caribsea Arag-Alive Figi Pink substrate. It is brand new and in 20 lb bags-does not expire until 1 year from now. I have 160 lbs of it available. I can deliver to Calgary/Edmonton whenever...
Forum: Reef 10-21-2010, 08:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,080
Posted By randy123
Things have settled down now. The best I can...

Things have settled down now. The best I can figure is that the fish were freaked out by the noise (and possibly flow) of the new "quiet"one 6000 return pump. I swapped it out for a 3000 (much...
Forum: Reef 10-21-2010, 08:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,486
Posted By randy123
The best that Caribsea could figure is that there...

The best that Caribsea could figure is that there was "an excess of bacteria" in that batch of sand. They were really nice about it and sent me 140 lbs of new sand:biggrin: Except I already got the...
Forum: Reef 10-19-2010, 12:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,080
Posted By randy123
I only used cement. I would say I used a generous...

I only used cement. I would say I used a generous amount, but its not dripping everywhere or anything...I've never seen the stuff stay liquid for more than a few seconds when working on piping..but...
Forum: Reef 10-19-2010, 12:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,080
Posted By randy123
I have sun corals, hammer coral, xenia, clove...

I have sun corals, hammer coral, xenia, clove polyps, and a few button polyps.

Yeah the carbon is aggressive, but I will keep it going until whatever this is goes away. Old carbon can release...
Forum: Reef 10-18-2010, 11:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,080
Posted By randy123
Yeah, I did that too...I am at a loss...the only...

Yeah, I did that too...I am at a loss...the only thing I can think to do is wait and see what happens..
Forum: Reef 10-18-2010, 10:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,080
Posted By randy123
tank problems

So last night I brought up the new sump. This morning, all the corals in the tank are closed and look extremely unhappy. The fish are acting strangely and one may be dying. I'm not sure what do...
Forum: DIY 10-18-2010, 03:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,778
Posted By randy123
Last time I was at the glass shop, they told me...

Last time I was at the glass shop, they told me that new glass is much easier to work with than older stuff...
Forum: Reef 10-16-2010, 06:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,811
Posted By randy123
I could do that...and I'll bring some epoxy too...

I could do that...and I'll bring some epoxy too in case it doesn't work.:lol:

Good luck with the aquascaping....I hate it too, but it is rewarding once you are finished..
Forum: Reef 10-16-2010, 04:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,999
Posted By randy123
I think rinsing should be okay...if it were me, I...

I think rinsing should be okay...if it were me, I would maybe use some "prime" etc in the rinse water and maybe let it soak for an hour...
Forum: Reef 10-16-2010, 04:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,811
Posted By randy123
+1

+1
Forum: Reef 10-15-2010, 07:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,081
Posted By randy123
Not a bad idea...

Not a bad idea...
Forum: Reef 10-15-2010, 07:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,081
Posted By randy123
You're the dumbest idea I've ever heard:razz: ...

You're the dumbest idea I've ever heard:razz:

And what do you think a pump can do that a paddle can't? Besides use electricity? Don't be so simple-minded.
Forum: Reef 10-15-2010, 07:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,081
Posted By randy123
I wanted to get a blue ringed octopus? Please...

I wanted to get a blue ringed octopus? Please elaborate...do I post in my sleep, because I have no such memory...
Forum: Reef 10-15-2010, 07:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,630
Posted By randy123
Yeah, I have a DIY topp-up system...works great! ...

Yeah, I have a DIY topp-up system...works great! I do need to mod it for the new setup though...thanks for reminding me.
Forum: Reef 10-15-2010, 07:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,021
Posted By randy123
What did that article say about instant...

What did that article say about instant ocean?:shocked: I've never heard that before...
Forum: Reef 10-15-2010, 08:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,081
Posted By randy123
Oh man, you have to try it! 1 minute of stirring...

Oh man, you have to try it! 1 minute of stirring and there will not be one single undisolved grain of salt. Wait a day for the water to go crystal clear, check for any undisolved salt(there won't...
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