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Originally Posted by Sly I made an ATA system for my tank 8 months ago and couldn't be happier with it. It's hooked up to my RO/DI system and fills through a simple plastic toilet float valve. [edit] Mine is not exactly like the one pictured. It has a plastic connecting rod instead of metal. I...

I just wanted to make sure it wasn't just me. Also any good ATO systems anyone can recomend to me? Or plans for a DIY. I am very good with my hands. Thanks guys

hey guys I don't have any leaks at all. I have a 75gal DT and a 20gal sump/fuge. I add 2L of water a day to keep at max water line. It could go about 5 and then I have to add. Any thoughts. I have 3 no flourecents and a 65 watt 65k spotlight on by sump. Any thoughts. temp in tank is 76-78...

Originally Posted by jpc763 So I am between a Quiet One 3000 and a Mag 7. The Mag 7 is a few $ more, but comes with a pre-filter, while the Quiet One does not. So I will probably go with the Mag 7. Now the plumbing. What will this pump come with? Anything? Should I buy it and then figure...

I agree 100% get a bigger pump. Also what's you overflow rated at. If you get a too strong of a pump and want to split so you have a duel return that is doable. Just put a ball valve to regulate. Better to have to strong of a pump and step it down then not have a strong enough pump. IMO of course.

On egay they have the koralia's for great prices. Just got #1 for 20$ each. That will be plenty of flow that you are talking about. Also what was the site you were looking at for the lights. Doing a custom corner tank. Reef only. I was going to build the lights myself but for that price I will...

ok crystal clear water and nitrates are totally different from each other. Also the fliter media is a nitrate trap if not changed or cleaned regularly. IMO get a fuge and lose the hob penguin. Also try and get yourself some cheato's. Your flow rate has alot to do with your trates as well. What...

you are not going to leave the stand wide open are you? If you are not then I would suggest the same wood but you want the air flow down there if you are going to have lights for a fuge so nothing gets too hot. I learned the hard way. I installed 2 120V fans blowing air in and air out for my...

I've been battling nitrates for a long time as well. Since I built my fuge and wet/dry system my trades have been cut in half. I am still waiting on my cheato's to come in mail. I have a water change tonight. I am getting rid of my hang on back penguin fliter tonight. Also what's your flow...

it all depends on your overflow, return pump, and your plumbing. this all goes into effect on how you place your baffels

that is considered a single phoase fan. like said can be hooked up either way. as for the 250W fan you still need to do b4 ballast. no matter what.

this is as simple as it gets

as for the fans if you wire it right to the white, black, and green side (input side) that will operate the fan when the power is sent to the ballast. the one plug will be the plug for both the ballast and the fan. all you are doing is avoiding a plug this way. i work for CONEDISON in ny so...

i also was under the assumption just from reading here and talking to people that a tank should have anywhere from 15+ turnover in the DT. as for the sump i have a 20 gallon with a 500gph turnover. it is working for me. i also have a 75 gallon DT with a flow rate of about 1200 to 1300gph

if you cant find the lumenbright reflectors then try getting the tek2 reflectors if you are gonig with T5's. heard good things about these reflectors.

as for the fans if you wire it right to the white, black, and green side (input side) that will operate the fan when the power is sent to the ballast. the one plug will be the plug for both the ballast and the fan. all you are doing is avoiding a plug this way. i work for CONEDISON in ny so...

im in the process of redoing my lights as well.. t5ho's to be exact. ive seen everything you need to rebuild a fixture for like 70$ without bulb and work. if you want to build it yourself that is definately possible. P>M me if you want some ideas

i cant wait to get my cheato. i got the same light with a pice of LR and a DSB in mine. how did you get the cheato to stay on the rock?

Originally Posted by lion_crazz What I mean by fake biological bacteria is this: If you added more live rock to your aquarium, your water would be better filtered because the bacteria would be right in your tank. The fish would have a natural food source and shelter, and the tank would be more...

Originally Posted by lion_crazz Without commenting on the fish selection, since that is really your choice (your tank) here are a few suggestions for you that you can do to make the fish happier, healthier, and live better: 1. Get more live rock and dump the fake biological bacteria. It will...