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ok i just figured i would have more flow to the drain if there were two 1" pipes coming down from the OF to the sump instead of 2 into 1 or would it fill the sump to fast and over flow it? also with the baffles that only leaves 3" clearance is this enough room to stop overflow? what did you...

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ok right now i have x2 150 watt MH lights with x2 48" 40 watt actnic lights my question is can i put a higher wattage bulb in instead of the 40 watt type thats in it now? i was wondering because you can put a higher wattage light bulb in any light fixture in say a lamp but do lights like these...

Originally Posted by Murph If you have the lighting sure hay morph were you been i would still love to get some more input from you too

if your wanting me to do a cented pump return sump then maybe this is something you might be thinking about? looks like it will be hard to over fill!

so you got some good plans for me?

Originally Posted by TurningTim Couple of questions for you. I was thinking you may want a couple of shutoffs on the top floor. Where do you think these should go? At either end of the stand before it goes into the floor? how about right in here because this is were im sending the pipping down...

Originally Posted by TurningTim MLR,You still there? yup im here just been busy with my online classes

hay tim nice pics can i see a few full tank pics

Originally Posted by TurningTim I use spray bars instead...... Your call! Tim can i see an example?

well this is the plans im using for the basement stand which im leaving it just a skeleton and will be 3' tall and when i get around to it the DT tank which it will be a complete cabinet http://www.garf.org/stand.html

Originally Posted by TurningTim What kind of skimmer are you looking at? Have you looked at the ASM g-2? well i guess its better to do it right the first time instead of having to possibly do it twice and since this is going to take awhile until its done i might just be better off with this...

i would like this but its pricey ASM G-2 Skimmer - In Sump

or this? Berlin XL Skimmer 150-300 gallons

Originally Posted by TurningTim What kind of skimmer are you looking at? Have you looked at the ASM g-2? i was looking at this not big enough? Coralife Super Skimmer Size: up to 125 Gallons

Originally Posted by TurningTim https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/204081/squidd-im-almost-ready-to-move-to-the-basement A bit of light reading for you if you haven't seen it already. Great thread about basement sumps. Squidd is the man for plumbing. Having some time issues. Kids are home on...

also what about this Ying off on both sides of the return line that empties back into the DT then you can connect 2 jet nozzles on both sides one pointing towards the front and the other one to the side less restriction of the water too

what about this idea? as the water enters the sump have a boxed off part full of LR rubble for extra bio filtering, microphano life and helping rid the tank of micro bubbles made out of either plexi or egg crate maybe?

Originally Posted by TurningTim Google "loc-Line" excellent thanks

also started a thread in the classifieds to try to find a 55 this is actually were i found the tank i have now and this is the site i totally got started in this hobby too ive never had an addiction before but i may just have to start going to AA (Aquarius's Anonymous)