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aarone, i think your plans sound great. i graduated from college 10 years ago and enjoy what I do. but if i had to do it all over again i would've started out doing something i LOVED. i think if you really love the hobby then you should work in that industry. if you enjoy it, the money and...

Ok, I was surprised this weekend when I tested the pump in my sump to figure out just how strong it was when pumping up 6 feet of head. To my dismay it pumped at a rate of 120GPH. I'm starting over with my 75 gal FOWLR (plus simple inverts) and have a goal of at least 750GPH for flow rate. My...

i've decided to use the tubing b/c of the tight spaces and awkward turns i have to work with. i also think that...maybe...the flow through the smaller tube will be more efficient than through a wider pvc pipe?? the curves will be smoother? who knows about that one. but i will be using mostly...

that's what i'm lookin for!!! thanks all!

cool clown, where did you order yours?

anything? anyone? Bueller....Bueller....

if using uncured LR for a brand new setup, will adding a shrimp help or make things worse?

welcome! use RO/DI only - i learned the hard way with copper in my tap water. had to start over!

This link to marc's webpage has a link in itself to a page with all mag sizes and their output at height. very useful! http://www.melevsreef.com/

i would def get them out before they terrorize others and you have too much in there to catch them. i just returned mine to my LSF but for no credit. just happy to give them a home!

hey, i just found this awesome site by a SWF member (c17 mech) and it explains, in full detail, about the baffles and placement of stuff. ebst i've seen so far. http://www.melevsreef.com/

ok, check out this awesome site below on building a sump/fuge (it uses the idea of a hang on back overflow). http://www.melevsreef.com/ Seriously, just page through the DIY forum or do a simple search on the topic "sump" and you'll gett loads of info! good luck!

I didnt know at the time but since then i've found out from a great source. The baffles should be 1" apart. There should be three of them. I'll send you this think to another member's excellent web site. Its been so helpful. Hold on...

good point! thx

thanks, are you saying that the clear stuff can erode over time? Also, I know of the "vacumm" tubes you're talking about. But you mention "running that much tubing didnt seem like a good option for me" - why not a good option?

whoa, whoa! That sounds like brain surgery :) I am designing my sump/fuge and decided, b/c of the unique space i have to work with, to have an acrylic box custom made for me. I was about to call Home Depot and Loews to get an estimate on the cost. Am I right in saying this sounds like...

Will it help to have BOTH a DSB and LR? I am planning LR for my FOWLR plus simple inverts. I am going to have about 100lbs in my 75Gal and LS as the substrate. Do I need a DSB? I like those "jawfish" that burrow in the sand - is that not a good idea?

Any comments on the type of Hang on Back Overflow box to use? I've heard of both the Lifereef and Marineland SOS types. Any other good ones I should include in my research? I'm looking for reliabilty and quietness over GPH volume here. And of course, ease of use! I've also seen some stuff...

I'd just like to say the membership count and activity volume on this site are great, its the feedback provided by the mods is what truly makes this forum the best around - of any type. My acutal # of posts don't reflect the amount of time I've spent "listening in" to everything. This site has...

In the process of designing my sump/fuge I was wondering if there is a difference in using PVC pipe vs just flexible tubing for the Return lines to and from tank and sump? It seems to me the water flow would be much more efficient with the tubing b/c the bends and curves would be better than...