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    Water Flow on Standpipe

    I am building the Durso standpipe out of 1.5" PVC pipe. How much water is this capable of flowing into my sump through 1 1/4 bulkhead and flexible pipe?? I am buying a return pump and looking to get the most flow possible. I will be building my internal overflow also, so I can make it handle...
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    Skimmer Sugestions

    I am starting to think about the skimmer for my 200G tank with a 75G sump/fuge. I have not decided on the DIY models, or to buy one that will take care of this setup. I have been looking at the ETSS models. What do you guys think?? This will be a reef setup after it is all done.
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    My Stand Construction Pics

    ets_angel, Hopefully not much longer on the Ice and Snow........For a saltwater thread, it sure has turned off-topic.....but thats just fine with me, I can talk cars all day. I also visit LS1.com from time to time......I am just glad I found a saltwater BB before I go dumping thousands into a...
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    My Sump Plan

    I want the skimmed water to return and pass through the bubble trap. The diagram is not to scale.
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    My Stand Construction Pics

    Sorry, Not me Sold my turbos to a guy in Florida for his Mazda.
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    My Sump Plan

    Here is my idea on the sump. If you see any flaws or suggestions please let me know. I will be starting on it this week.
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    My Stand Construction Pics

    dreeves, There will be support in the front after I get the plumbing done. Displacement + those snails = Very high puck factor:eek: Look at the 2000hp Indy cars with 1.8 to 2 liter turbo engines in the 80's. They had to outlaw turbos to keep the cars safe. I just sold my two Garretts this...
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    Bubble traps

    Building the sump and need to know a good distance to place the dividers in the tank. Also how tall should the outside dividers be, and how much room to leave above the bottom of the center divider. This is in a 75 gallon tank Thanks
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    OT: Scuba Diving soon...HELP!

    I agree with newreefers, It is your life, dont take chances. I am SSI certified which was a lot of classroom time.
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    OT: Scuba Diving soon...HELP!

    Here is the link http://www.scubastore.com
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    OT: Scuba Diving soon...HELP!

    Sorry, Dont have much info for you, other than you will never regret it.......I will look at some recipts and get a good website for some equipment from Spain. They ship DHL and used to include the shipping in their prices.
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    My Stand Construction Pics

    That is a nice bike, I almost lost my life at 21 due to a bike+stupidity+Truck. After I was walking again(year and a half later) I decided to stay off the crotch rockets, I have had a few cruisers since, but stay off them for the most part. I had been riding since I was 10, just got stupid...
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    My Stand Construction Pics

    Is that your Gremlin??
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    OT any lawyers here I have a question

    Slick, Sorry to hear that, it burns me too when this happens. I buy and sell there, and have only had one neg feedback. It was a retalitory resonse from a non-paying member that I filed a complaint on. Phil1964, There are things to buy and things to pass on.......If you ever do go to ----...
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    Help needed

    Got it out, at least in little pieces. I had to use an automatic punch to break the glass into small bits then scrape them off with a hobby knife chissel. Took about an hour to finish. I held my breath with the first punch I made hoping not to break the aquarium. I have a new found respect...
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    Help needed

    Anybody??? I cant get the darn thing off my tank.....
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    Help needed

    The 2" hole in the bottom of my tank was covered with silicon then a piece of glass to seal it off. What is the best way to get the darn peice of glass unsealed. I have been fighting with a razor blade for about 20 minutes and have not made very much progress..... Thanks in advance
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    Pics of stand w/tank

    The stand will be covered after everything is plumbed. The wood is pressure treated so I probably wont paint it, the ply is exterior grade and I will probably use a waterproofer on it. The plan is to make the stand match my wifes antique china cabinet that is light oak, so it will be the last...
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    Pics of stand w/tank

    Here is my 200 set on the stand. The 75 sure looks small...
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    Refugium Lighting

    The fuge will only be around 30 gallons, but a little deeper than normal. I will probably go with the grow light in a short shop light if that works good enough and sell my NO ballasts and bulbs.
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