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  1. al&burke

    My SWC 160 Protein Skimmer IS NOT WORKING

    Well it does look greener when the light is on. I do have a slight problem in my DT - on both sides of my set up I have large window and doors with large windows. This is on the south side of the house. On the weekends when I am home I can see ambient light coming into the tanks, so much that...
  2. al&burke

    Slice's 47g Coral Evolution

    How did I miss these pictures - looks great slice. The last picture looks like some aptasia or something like that - the cold temperature type - very persistant type, Then there is that orange colored one from Phily area LOL
  3. al&burke

    Building sump in basement!

    Good - so you can go either way insump or external
  4. al&burke

    Building sump in basement!

    IDK all my sumps (3 of them) I have the pumps submerged. I guess it doesn't really matter in our case - but you will have to drill your sump if you go external.
  5. al&burke

    My SWC 160 Protein Skimmer IS NOT WORKING

    Parameters pH 8.2 Phos 0.03 KH 4b meq/l sg 1.025 NO2 0 NO3 0 NH3 0 Ca 430 Mg 1500
  6. al&burke

    My SWC 160 Protein Skimmer IS NOT WORKING

    Update - got the other two lights in today - I am going to check parameters tonight.
  7. al&burke

    Turf Scrubber or Protein Skimmer. Which is more beneficial to the aquarium.

    Quote: Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 Water changes, low bioloads, chemical filtration medias, macroalgae and an abundance of live rock and high flow. Thanks Snake appreciate it.
  8. al&burke

    Building sump in basement!

    Quote: Originally Posted by HabsFan I would rather remove them and start fresh. If you don't mind that is. I really appreciate the time you've put in. Hey no problem HabsFan - I enjoy doing this, unfortunately I don't have my work computer at home, I will have the drawings tomorrow, also how...
  9. al&burke

    Building sump in basement!

    OK you are the boss - can you sketch the existing baffles that are 19 inches from the end.
  10. al&burke

    Turf Scrubber or Protein Skimmer. Which is more beneficial to the aquarium.

    Very well put, not to hijack but what are the european SW hobbiest using for nitrate and Phos control?
  11. al&burke

    New 56g tall tank

    I think it has a classic look to it Flower - I really like it. Do you have a filter sock run it on your 30 from the discharge of the pump. Maybe stir thing up just a little to get them moving.
  12. al&burke

    Put on your shades

    I appreciate the information Flower you know I am just having fun with ya!!!!!
  13. al&burke

    Turf Scrubber or Protein Skimmer. Which is more beneficial to the aquarium.

    Interesting - comment made about AS outcompeting the macroalgaes, lately I have noticed my cheato in my fuge is not doing too well. Paramters have been excellent.
  14. al&burke

    415 Gallon Plywood Tank Build

    Quote: Originally Posted by acrylic51 Al I don't have the slightest idea about buffing polishing glass.....I'll have to goggle or better yet I can get a hold of a buddy of mine that has his own glass business...... No problem Shawn, I will google it.
  15. al&burke

    Building sump in basement!

    SO HabsFan what is your final decision?
  16. al&burke

    Put on your shades

    Quote: Originally Posted by meowzer Can't wait....and now I have a qt LOL That is good to hear meowzer how is the goby doing?
  17. al&burke

    415 Gallon Plywood Tank Build

    Quote: Originally Posted by acrylic51 Thanks Al.......That was just a quick pass using the micro mesh paper......Honestly I did a little more than a quick pass, wanted to get the major work out of the way before it was on the stand, but wasn't exactly sure how aggressive I could be while...
  18. al&burke

    Put on your shades

    Quote: Originally Posted by Flower I love the fish, Anthias are ticky...I wouldn't stress them unless I had to. Just keep an eye out, and if they pass and not show signs, I would leave them alone and not do Hypo just to be doing it. JMO How do you treat ticks on fish FLower, J/K my friend - I...
  19. al&burke

    Put on your shades

    Quote: Originally Posted by meowzer OMG.....How did I miss this THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Thanks meowzer - really happy with them and I love the low maintenance coral. Now I don't know but the fish seem really comfortable around it - I also have a 4" ABS tee that they hide in as well. I wanted...
  20. al&burke

    415 Gallon Plywood Tank Build

    Shawn it looks incredible - I could see my reflection on the joints, LOL - man I can't wait to see this finished - I bet you can't either. One of the SW magazines I bought today, can't remember the name they build a rock structure with PVC pipe holding it all together, made me think of your...
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