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Originally Posted by tswtrskier56 is the rodi unit still for sale? yes, you are really close I live in Daphne,AL

Originally Posted by forddna PM sent for ro/di. pm'ed you back

I am leaving the hobby and have many things to sell. Also I am willing to ship, just tell me what you are interested in and I will give you an estimate on shipping price. 140lbs of Live Rock $550 for all of it or $4.00 a pound RO/DI 75GPD 5 Stage Typhoon Reefkeeper- comes with Water Pressure...

I received the skimmer in the mail. The only problem was on the pumps plumbing, the plastic thing that sticks out were you hook up the airline tubing was broken off so I will be sending it back for another one. Everything else seems fine. Also the stand should be ready shortly.

Here is a picture of the whole set-up.

Originally Posted by mojo46825 They make the sol valves you are looking for. Red hat makes some that might work for what you want. Get a normally closed one. So when power is off it will close. This is a valve solenoid assembly. otherwise you can use a actuator valve. Like a dn16 or somthing of...

update: I have decided I am going to go with a DAS EX2 for my skimmer. I have been reading about them and have heard nothing bad about them. So I will be placing my order sometime in the next few days. Also I finish the sump. I tested it and it is leak free. I still have to put a top flange...

Originally Posted by 80sbaby I understand, but I mean 1 return- 2 flex heads coming out of middle top of tank. That should be fine, right? Yea that would be fine

Originally Posted by 80sbaby Good idea, Im going to steal that one 2. LOL. No I just want to have more than 1 return. I can accomplish at least 2 returns by just adding extra fex heads, right? Also do you believe it is wise to drill the holes on the bottom rather then top or sides? I was also...

thanks for your response joncat

I would recommend going with a single 250w MH with a Lumenarc III reflector. You will get the coverage you want and also save electricity.

yes I have looked at mrc's and etss. However I want to go with a needlewheel skimmer because they use less electricity and can work just as good as beckets.

Update: This weekend I got a lot down. First I made a top flange for the refugium so it would not bow when it was filled with water. I began building and almost completed the sump. I hopefully will complete this week. In the picture it is on its side I also went to Lowes and picked up a...

Originally Posted by azfishgal ***) I'm watching, but nothing is happening. Will post and update of what I accomplished the weekend in a little bit.