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Old 09-27-2011, 05:39 PM
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Is that the aquadriver version you have?

I know the swabbies are the cheapest route but I recall reading a few stories about their performance and fit that cast a few doubts?
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Old 09-27-2011, 06:02 PM
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Is that the aquadriver version you have?

I know the swabbies are the cheapest route but I recall reading a few stories about their performance and fit that cast a few doubts?
i have been informed that vertex will be releasing their version off the self cleaning head and it is not out to lunch as far as pricing goes
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Old 09-27-2011, 06:10 PM
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Is that the aquadriver version you have?

I know the swabbies are the cheapest route but I recall reading a few stories about their performance and fit that cast a few doubts?

It's a swabbie, I origionally wanted the new top, but they couldn't promise that it would work considering the clearances. So they sent a retrufit, and in hind sight, Im glad they did. Although I had to drill a hole in the lid myself, but it wasn't that bad. Good looking skimmer though, I must say.
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Old 09-27-2011, 06:11 PM
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Hey Dave, How's the progress on that sump? Do you know offhand?
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Old 09-27-2011, 06:15 PM
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Hey Dave, How's the progress on that sump? Do you know offhand?


got the design last weekend, have to catch-up on two projects for a store in calgary for their display tanks than it is on to your sumps, hopefully in about a week and a half

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Old 09-27-2011, 07:53 PM
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Let me know, can't wait to see the finished product
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Well I put in the base rock, placement is not final, and I'm looking for opinions. I don't think I will be adding much more rock than what is in there at the moment, maybe another 60-70 lbs to seed. I figure there is about 150-160 lbs in there now.
Please, let me know what you think, be honest, I am open to suggestions. I think the highest the rock goes is about 12" off the bottom, leaving about 10" of free swimming room around the centre overflow. There are a lot of open spots in the sand as well, I think I have a decent base to work with, but sometimes someone else has a better idea. Thanks.
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very nice im jealous
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Old 10-05-2011, 04:01 AM
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There are a lot of open spots in the sand as well, I think I have a decent base to work with, but sometimes someone else has a better idea.
Interesting idea Bob with the acrylic rods, but am I the only one that can't see any sand?!?
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Looks really cool, can't wait to see mire.
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