Forum: Reef
06-27-2002, 11:15 AM
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New skimmer
Heh,heh. I think perhaps Stephane is correct. Not exactly a small system. smile.gif
Darren, would the Mak4 not be the close to the same as a 4MD or is it that much better. Also wondering the...
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Forum: Reef
06-27-2002, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 12
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Cleaning skimmer collection cup?
When Jeff at Euroreef sent me the new pump, he threw in a cleaning brush. Its round, with long soft bristles. The most amazing brush I have used in the years of cleaning that skimmer cup.
Cant...
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Forum: Reef
06-27-2002, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 22
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Mysis.. inital thoughts....
I have been feeding mysis for some time now. I find it leaves an oily substance on my fingers when feeding. I assume thats what shuts the skimmer down.
My clowns eat it, but prefer good flakes....
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Forum: Reef
06-27-2002, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 4
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Phytoplanton
I fed my 170 about a capful/week. Always had nice sponge growth, but have some wierd ones now. :D
Except for that, I dont know how it effects the tank, good or bad. One must watch close for...
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Forum: Reef
06-26-2002, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 4,452
New skimmer
The gate valve itself is 3 inches, but the pipe of it is 2 inches. Not sure what part to measure. One honkin valve though.
Yes the beckett comes out of the silencer for easy cleaning. I also am...
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Forum: Reef
06-26-2002, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,669
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Forum: Reef
06-26-2002, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 3
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Forum: Reef
06-25-2002, 11:30 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 4,452
New skimmer
On the way Darren. Will shoot lots more later.
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Forum: Reef
06-25-2002, 11:10 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 4,452
New skimmer
Your fast Darren. :D Sorry, dufus forgot to add the pic. :rolleyes:
http://dlowey.homestead.com/files/DCP00817.jpg
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Forum: Reef
06-25-2002, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 4,452
New skimmer
I said "look what I picked up dear". :D
Here,s a quick look at what I picked up today. Just came home. Very well built by Jayson at Saltwater Connection.
[ 25 June 2002, 18:08: Message...
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Forum: Lounge
06-25-2002, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,143
New web page, comments??
Troy has been talking with me about a site. Homestead is going to cost to much for us here, at least IMO. Thats a very nice offer Darren. As for want, I doooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. :D...
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Forum: Lounge
06-24-2002, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 17
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New web page, comments??
Great looking job Darren. :D Better than my plain jane page. Love those links. I am going to have to figure how to do that.
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Forum: Reef
06-24-2002, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,020
SPS keepers...no alternating current?
I used a Tsunami, several years ago. Yes, its a great wavemaker. I never thought is made much difference though.
I sold it and have never used another. I find random currents made by opposing...
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Forum: Lounge
06-23-2002, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 7
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me..... What do you look like?
I made a nice one Darren, :D ,transfered it to my documents, but its only a file that wont open. :(
[ 23 June 2002, 08:09: Message edited by: Doug ]
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Forum: Lounge
06-23-2002, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,279
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Forum: Lounge
06-23-2002, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,721
Another Flood!
I now use a float switch in a 30 gal. tub, fed by the ro. A powerhead in the tub, feeds a float switch in my sump.
No floods yet, until the float switch jams that is. :eek:
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Forum: Reef
06-22-2002, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,842
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Forum: Reef
06-22-2002, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,334
Euroreef do-do.
Thats the older F1 model Euroreef. It has a new Sedra 5000 pump though. The Eheim it came with, was dropped on the cement to many times. smile.gif
I purchased it used from a guy in Denver. He...
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Forum: Lounge
06-22-2002, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 13
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Another Flood!
Seems to be part of the game Titus. Dont think we would be good aquarists, unless we could walk in a little saltwater at times.
Perhaps its the feel of walking on the beach. :D
Way back...
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Forum: Reef
06-21-2002, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 19
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Forum: Reef
06-21-2002, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 19
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Skimmers ????
Hmmmm,Stephane, although the skimmer pic is a beaut, I think its loses when compared with the lovely lady. :D :D :D :D
Darren, thats a honkin skimmer. Wholly mackeral!! Whats...
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Forum: Reef
06-21-2002, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,334
Euroreef do-do.
Cleaned it yesterday, this is overnight collection.
http://dlowey.homestead.com/files/DCP00807.jpg
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Forum: Reef
06-21-2002, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,842
Little Giant pump comparisons.
Ahhhhhhh, water movement.
http://dlowey.homestead.com/files/DCP00808.jpg
[ 21 June 2002, 08:01: Message edited by: Doug ]
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Forum: Reef
06-21-2002, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,627
Captive bred fish: Please Respond
Then the other thing is, how do we know its actually tank bred fish were purchasing? Besides of course buying from a dealer like Inland Aquatics, which we cant do anyways.
For us here in Canada,...
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Forum: Reef
06-20-2002, 11:02 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,842
Little Giant pump comparisons.
Thanks Marc, but thats fine. I will try it on a closed loop. If not, it will be a spare or perhaps sell it.
Now that my 3MD is running again, its actually quieter than before. :confused:
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