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  1. allen1973

    ? about closed loop system

    I want to do a closed loop system to do away with powerheads.I have a lifegaurd quietone external pump that will pump roughly 1200 gph at no head,which I'll be placing on some sort of shelf or whatnot in back of tank so I won't have much head.Will this be big enough for water movement and what...
  2. allen1973

    help on plumbing

    Well i'm a little frustrated with the way I set up my plumbing.I have a overflow that goes down a 1 1/4" pvc.I "T" it off so it goes to the wet dry and the fuge.I have to constantly tweek it(the ball valve on return line from fuge) to maintain levels which is driving me nuts.I was thinking of a...
  3. allen1973

    ct fish stores

    there's one in new london that isn't bad.Just went to it yesterday for the first time.
  4. allen1973

    New LFS.

    feeding hills is nice,there's one in simsbury that i liked,but haven't been there in awhile.If I'm in a jam and need something quick I usaully go to e.hartford or vernon quick and easy.There's a nice one in framingham,mass but a little of drive to get there.
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    New LFS.

    ok.thought that was the one,thanks.There's one in norwich that is going out of business thats selling lr for $5 a pound.Not the best looking stuff but not bad.
  6. allen1973

    New LFS.

    What town is this store?I live in stafford and is curious which on this is.
  7. allen1973

    overflow/return pump question

    Well got my fuge set up just about.I have a 600 gph overflow box and a quiet one 800 pump that will get me roughly 150 gph at 3' of head which I have.How do you slow down the overflow so it accomodates the pump size?
  8. allen1973

    moving a tank..need answers fast!!

    lots and lots of buckets,or new plastic trash cans.It shouldn't be too bad if close by.It might be more needed if distance is a factor.Thats what I'd do.
  9. allen1973

    Bulkhead question

    I have a 1 7/8" hole for overflow.What size would I need for proper fitting bulkhead.Thanks
  10. allen1973

    Need help on ballast question

    This is what I was suppose to get. http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13..._1973/2a_1.jpg This is what I got http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13..._1973/PEND.jpg
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    Need help on ballast question

    So basically,cut the cord ends and hard wire them and everything should be oakily-dokily,right.
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    Need help on ballast question

    http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...73/lala002.jpg
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    Need help on ballast question

    http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...73/lala001.jpg <img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y132/icepenguin_1973/lala002.jpg" alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com">
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    Need help on ballast question

    Is this enough info or need more?
  15. allen1973

    Need help on ballast question

    lets see if this works http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13.../alalal002.jpg http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13.../alalal001.jpg
  16. allen1973

    Need help on ballast question

    I bought 2 250w metal halide pendants off a popular bidding site.The guy sent me crappie fixtures,but everything else is good(ballast and such).Poor craftmanship and such.I can send them back but it would be a pain.So my question is,are the ballast universal so if I bought a retro fit kit or...
  17. allen1973

    Mushrooms

    Why do mushrooms shrival up to nothing,then get big again?
  18. allen1973

    Lighting

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    Lighting

    How much are bulbs usually?And how long do they last?
  20. allen1973

    Lighting

    Well,I just saw a hanging pendant that is double ended bulb same specs and comes with shield.Is there a difference really?
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