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Forum: Lounge 12-31-2012, 06:58 AM
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Posted By RDNanoGuy
My resolution is to finally get rid of those damn...

My resolution is to finally get rid of those damn Aiptasia! and to finish my cabinet would be good too...

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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 12-29-2012, 05:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,535
Posted By RDNanoGuy
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Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 12-21-2012, 04:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,382
Posted By RDNanoGuy
If you want to learn lots about skimmer design...

If you want to learn lots about skimmer design read this

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2010/1/aafeature

Interestingly if you read the results properly the the most efficient skimmer is the...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 12-21-2012, 03:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,382
Posted By RDNanoGuy
Skimmer choice is a very personal thing. I also...

Skimmer choice is a very personal thing. I also looked at both of these units except I needed the next larger models. i ended up selecting the SRO-3000EXT. Here's the reasons why:

Proven pump...
Forum: Reef 12-20-2012, 06:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,388
Posted By RDNanoGuy
You don't need to do another treatment right...

You don't need to do another treatment right away. Give it couple of days between treatments. Do the water change tho as it will help get your skimmer back online sooner. I also like to use fresh...
Forum: Reef 12-08-2012, 04:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,377
Posted By RDNanoGuy
I think I paid 29.97 or something like that at...

I think I paid 29.97 or something like that at the door.
Forum: Reef 12-08-2012, 03:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,377
Posted By RDNanoGuy
Red face I currently have 3 of these over my 72x24x20t....

I currently have 3 of these over my 72x24x20t. All of mine are non dimmable version. For the price I think they are pretty good. I currently have a mixed reef so I do have some LPs and plating monti...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 12-05-2012, 03:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,288
Posted By RDNanoGuy
How big of a tank can this skimmer realistically...

How big of a tank can this skimmer realistically handle? I'm running a 165g display with a 40g sump and a 55g refugium.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 12-02-2012, 11:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,255
Posted By RDNanoGuy
The nano isn't so nano anymore.... Lol. Its more...

The nano isn't so nano anymore.... Lol. Its more like 250+ gallons now! Couldn't keep my tangs in a shoebox size tank anymore. :)
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 12-02-2012, 05:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,255
Posted By RDNanoGuy
What size pump did you use to drive this unit? ...

What size pump did you use to drive this unit?

Thanks
Forum: Reef 11-22-2012, 08:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,797
Posted By RDNanoGuy
As long as the pipe inlet in the overflow is the...

As long as the pipe inlet in the overflow is the highest point in the line it should work fine. You will simply get some water pooling in the low spots of the piping if your return pump stops....
Forum: Reef 11-21-2012, 12:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,349
Posted By RDNanoGuy
When there's no more places to put them? Lol.

When there's no more places to put them? Lol.
Forum: Marine Fish 11-20-2012, 01:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,558
Posted By RDNanoGuy
Definitely Marine Velvet. Your gonna have to...

Definitely Marine Velvet. Your gonna have to quarantine your remaining fish and treat them and let the display tank remain fallow(no fish) for at least 6-8 weeks.
Forum: Reef 11-20-2012, 01:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,837
Posted By RDNanoGuy
1. 200 Gph will be fine. That equals...

1. 200 Gph will be fine. That equals approximately 6.66x turnover.

2. A good quality hob overflow should maintain siphon and restart when the there is an outage. If you want extra peace of mind...
Forum: Reef 11-20-2012, 03:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,328
Posted By RDNanoGuy
I think kalk has fallen out of favor because of...

I think kalk has fallen out of favor because of the upkeep required to use it although it can be a great solution for a low to medium demand tank. Premixing the solution is tedious and messy plus the...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-19-2012, 11:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,496
Posted By RDNanoGuy
1. Don't run your lights during the initial...

1. Don't run your lights during the initial cycle. This will help discourage unwanted algae. After the intial nitrate peak ramp up your lights and use some purple up to encourage desirable coralline...
Forum: Reef 11-17-2012, 09:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,328
Posted By RDNanoGuy
If you a dosing with a quality two part system...

If you a dosing with a quality two part system the easiest thing to do is test your levels then add the maximum dose of each as the instructions dictate (ie. 5mL per 10gal) then wait an hour and test...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 11-17-2012, 08:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,672
Posted By RDNanoGuy
Wow. Where is the sump located? I had about...

Wow. Where is the sump located? I had about 1200gph going through a 16" wide sump and it was WAY too loud in the living room. The crashing water over the baffles could drown out the tv! Besides,...
Forum: Reef 11-17-2012, 08:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,325
Posted By RDNanoGuy
Check your local petsmart. They frequently have...

Check your local petsmart. They frequently have bare tanks on sale. I picked a 20 long there for my mantis for $34.99
Forum: Reef 11-17-2012, 06:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,328
Posted By RDNanoGuy
If your tank params are all good you'll be...

If your tank params are all good you'll be suprised how quickly things will start to grow! Be proud of your accomplishment and get ready to buy a dosing system!
Forum: Reef 11-17-2012, 06:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,328
Posted By RDNanoGuy
As your tank matures and the frags start to take...

As your tank matures and the frags start to take off you will have to adjust your dosing amounts accordingly. My two football size clams can drop drop the CA in my 165g 30ppm a day! Thank god for...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 11-17-2012, 05:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,672
Posted By RDNanoGuy
How much flow are you trying get out of that...

How much flow are you trying get out of that sucker? If you put all that though your sump you gonna have raging waterfalls in there! Lol. Is the new overflows to feed a closed loop? If so you don't...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 11-17-2012, 01:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,672
Posted By RDNanoGuy
Drilling through the back can lead to a stress...

Drilling through the back can lead to a stress crack if the weight of the plumbing hangs off the bulkhead. Had it happen to me on a 46 bowfront once. Not pretty. If you do go through the back make...
Forum: Pump Specific 11-17-2012, 12:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,673
Posted By RDNanoGuy
You can't go wrong with a GenX pcx-40 (Mak 4)....

You can't go wrong with a GenX pcx-40 (Mak 4). Mine pushes water up over 12' from my basement sump with no problems. Plus they're cheap enuff you could buy two for the price of the DC pump and keep...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 11-16-2012, 03:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,123
Posted By RDNanoGuy
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