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  1. kimnrob

    How to start a sump

    Okay, I got my sump system with overflow box...and a u-tube that goes between the tank box and the back box...I am assmebling to day and assume I put sufficient water in the tank to getr to overflow...then fill sump box below...how do I start it? Do i sart a syphon in the u tube and plug in the...
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    Sump or no sump?

    Wow...lots of ideas options and opinions...In a three chamber sump with the refugium, if I DIY I could add a skimmer? So I need a tank divided by three compartments...what do I still have to buy at the LFS..the pumps and what brands? As far as flooding, I built and enclosure in the basement...
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    Sump or no sump?

    And back then...my Powerheads were COOL!
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    Sump or no sump?

    Wow..great information...I had a FOWLR 15 years ago..ok..maybe 20...and I have all the equipment..but like electronics..my stuff is outdated and the sump seemed like a better way...I guess I can use half my undergravel for the quarentine..I will research the video system for DIY...My initial...
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    Sump or no sump?

    Its going to be a FOWLR..that needs to be said sorry
  6. kimnrob

    Sump or no sump?

    Getting ready to start up my 55 this weekend..I have old equipment...undergravel, 2 whisper2's, a eheim canister..I was told a sump is the way to go and I am looking at $300 for a good system according to the store guys...I am assuming this is the better way..can I incoperate my quarentine tank...
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    Bac At It Again

    Ive got a lot of time toi research and come up with a group of fish...figured fish are at least month plus away...Frankness u r in cleveland to you recommend a store that has great advice? I went to one off of broadview b ut they are moving and limited stock and information other then what they...
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    Bac At It Again

    We have talked about it as a family...a puffer, a panther grouper, a yellow tang..a coral banded shrimp, a Dora fish (nemo reference cant remember name), not including the startup damsels, looking at probably Five fish...in the past I had coral scattered around..I had synthetic bottom and added...
  9. kimnrob

    Bac At It Again

    Experts...I need advice..First I appreciate any time spent answering my novice questions...2nd..this may be the greatest use of the internet and this cite is amazing...here we go..I have a 55 that was salt water then fresh now I want to set it up for salt again..it is cleaned and running in the...
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