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post #41 of 174
1/21/12 at 9:43am
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I really want it on the opposite end.....and with the sump in the middle, and the reactor on the right of that, I have very little room inside to get it in...IF IT would fit...

 

I have the cascade on the right side between the tank and the wall so it is hidden from plain sight.......I also have the return from the sump on that side ofthe tank.....so I really wanted this on the left

 

when I told Danny my dilemma, he said we can put it outside the cabinet on the left (like I want) and he will build me a cabinet around itbigg.gifSO I am going to order it with that plan in mind

 

My water is crystal clear, so I am not worried about that at all.......I am gonna get the ceramic rings and purigen...and run it with that....I AM ABOUT TO CLICK ON "PLACE ORDER"  LOL

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post #42 of 174
1/21/12 at 10:16am

Yeah, I guess my point was that I already thought my tank was pretty clear, so it was a little shocking to see this thing make a quick noticeable difference. :) I think the fine filter pads played a major role.

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post #43 of 174
1/21/12 at 10:24am
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WELL I DID ITparty.gifand I went ahead and threw in a pkg of the filter polishing pads.....what's $5 LOL

 

 

I should have everything by Wednesday.....

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post #44 of 174
1/21/12 at 10:27am

Yayyy!! You will not be disappointed. This thing holds a ton of media....thumbsup.gif

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post #45 of 174
1/21/12 at 10:42am
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Originally Posted by luvmyreef View Post

Yayyy!! You will not be disappointed. This thing holds a ton of media....thumbsup.gif



I hope not......It seems the more I do....the more I spend....the more problems I havebrickwall.gif

 

I love this hobby, BUT at the same time, I am getting really frustrated too

 

 

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post #46 of 174
1/21/12 at 11:01am

Trust me, I know how you feel!!! brickwall.gif

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post #47 of 174
1/21/12 at 11:18am

Everyone goes through frustrations in this hobby. Just stick with it and rethink your plans and design. Eventually, you will have a light bulb moment. 

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post #48 of 174
1/21/12 at 11:25am
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Seth....I think I have had my fair share ...LOL.....I am hoping this "next" acquisition helps out.....LOL....something has to...give up is not in my vocabulary

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post #49 of 174
1/21/12 at 11:32am

Lol. I feel the same way sometimes. I know you don't like to hear it; but I think your just a tish overstocked. Your algae didnt start appearing until some of your fish started growing to adult size. Just something to think about. 

 

 

 

Still though, a scrubber wouldn't hurt. Lol. 

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post #50 of 174
1/21/12 at 11:34am
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WELL.....I am not adding anymore fish, and not getting rid of any...LOL.....so HOPEFULLY this new filter will help, and my continuous maintenance

 

I may think of a scrubber later.......we shall see how this filter does.   Danny already said he would put one together for me if I wanted him too......I just don't know if I want one

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post #51 of 174
1/21/12 at 11:38am

I didn't read, what filter are you getting? Is it one of those denigrate vodka dosing thingies? 

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post #52 of 174
1/21/12 at 11:43am
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Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 View Post

I didn't read, what filter are you getting? Is it one of those denigrate vodka dosing thingies? 



NO, A fluval FX5....I figure it will help with flow and filtration....I'm gonna run ceramic rings and purigen in it for now

 

 

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post #53 of 174
1/21/12 at 11:50am

Alrighty then! I hope it works. 

 

Just remember, I'm always here when it's time to build that scrubber!

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post #54 of 174
1/21/12 at 1:46pm
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AT the suggestion of my husband I am trying something a little different.....upon looking at the tank he says......the very front of the rocks don't look as bad as the back.....why don't we move one MP40 back and up a little

 

HMMMMMMMMMMM

 

 

SO....we moved it up a little over an inch....and towards the back 2-3"......Definitely seeing some action on the back rocks....LOL

 

 

we will give this a few days, and add the Fluval as soon as it gets here

 

REALLY....Do the MP40's HAVE to be directly across from eachothershrug.gif

 

gonna do the water change shortly.....

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post #55 of 174
1/21/12 at 2:53pm
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PHEW!!!!     I'm exhausted....changed the chemi-pure elite out in the 54G and did a w/c

 

also did a w/c in the 225G....blew some gunk off some rocks.....cleaned the skimmer cup (bleck)

 

I have noticed all of a sudden I have a lot of vermited snails...hmmmm.....does thismean something???

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post #56 of 174
1/21/12 at 6:40pm
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I have noticed all of a sudden I have a lot of vermited snails...hmmmm.....does thismean something???

Detrital or particulate food consumers. An abundance or these worms would indicate an abundance of the food.
 

 

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post #57 of 174
1/21/12 at 6:46pm
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Detrital or particulate food consumers. An abundance or these worms would indicate an abundance of the food.
 

 



HMMMm...Well I have cut down food again.....moved one MP40 for a change of flow.....ordered the new FLuval

 

HOPEFULLY I will get it right one dayshrug.gif

 

Should I squish them??

 

 

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post #58 of 174
1/21/12 at 8:32pm

Do you have any of those cerrith (sp) snails - I heard they were good for this stuff. But you would probably need 50 of them in that size of a tank.

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post #59 of 174
1/21/12 at 8:33pm
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Originally Posted by Al&Burke View Post

Do you have any of those cerrith (sp) snails - I heard they were good for this stuff. But you would probably need 50 of them in that size of a tank.



Yes I do...but it seems my snails are disappearing...LOL.....I am considering beefing up the snail population too.....maybe this week

 

 

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post #60 of 174
1/22/12 at 11:26am
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SOOOOO No comments on the movement of the MP40????

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