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Just curious if anyone has replaced there 175 watt 20,000k bulbs yet?If so what did you get and is there a BIG difference?Also where did you buy the bulbs?Thanks

Originally Posted by acrylic51 I would up the 3/4" line to 1".....You'll be restricting the Mag even though they come with 3/4" fittings. I would still have to reduce the pipe because the bulkhead is 3/4".So is it worth adding 1" pipe?

I was running the ETSS devil with a mag 7.It was skimming ok but the gate valve was halfway shut.That means the water flow was restricted some.So I added a pump that pumps around 1300gph and WOW.I keep the gate valve all the way open and control the air intake with a valve.I got a half a cup in...

I was thinking about using 3/4" PVC hard tubing?

Originally Posted by AtlFish did not get picture. You cant see the picture? :notsure: Anyone else?I can see it perfectly..

I read somewhere that they put 21 Tangs in one tank and 20 in another.The tank with 21 had no problems,but the tank with 20 killed one and then had no problems after that since there were only 19 left.Strange.. :notsure:

It is suppose to fill up.Just make sure your return lines are not to deep in the water.Mine fills up a little more than 3/4's when the power goes out..Everyone should shut the power off and check there sump. Thats the number 1 reason for floods. Most of the time it is just the return lines are...

I am not sure but I heard you have to keep an odd amount of Yellow Tangs in a tank or the will all gang up and kill one. Not sure if this is true.

I will be replacing my 2 submersible pumps.I have two Resun King 5 pumps that are rated for 1550gph..I dont think thats right but anyway here is where I need help.I dont have room for an external pump.I rather buy two submersible pumps just in case one fails.I also want to use 3/4 PVC tubing.I...

If a pump is rated for 1550gph how much is it really pumping if it is in a sump under a tank?

You probably never heard of these submersable pumps before ,but I want to get something new. These are much too loud.... My question is I have a 210 with dual mega overflows.I have two Resun King 5 pumps.They say each one pumps 1550gph.What can I get that is a good pump?Now I guess 1550gph is at...

Originally Posted by augie Police officer for the N.Y.P.D. for 16 yrs. I work in Fort Apache the Bronx. I am retired from the 103 after 13years for medical reasons, but did most of my time in the 113 and 100..

Originally Posted by AtlFish WoW That's alot! Also alot of work an loot! Where did you get the auto top off? You have any pics of your tank? I would love to see it! I was just thinking of added just two more fish to mine. I went to Grainger.It is a plumbing supply store.I got a float switch...

https://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/showthread.php?t=238932 take a look at this post.It has my filtration and fish..I do weekly water changes and have a auto top off that feeds my tank everyday.My tank is overstocked but knock on wood,all the fish are doing great.

Originally Posted by peter1215 Bruce can you please send info or link regarding the beckett modification . Ive never heard of it but I'm willing to try anything that will enhance the skimmers performance. if you cant send me the link in this forum, please send it to...

Originally Posted by acrylic51 I like, I like :hilarious....Anyway I've done some checking and the most reliable sources I've found so far for the 1408 would either be MyReefCreations, or Austin Oceans which was Barrs. Both skimmers utilize the 1408 beckett as a stock part...... I just came...

Originally Posted by peter1215 Hi Bruce I also have an etss reef devil and the bubbles go down as soon as you feed the fish . Mine usually comes back within a few hours. are you happy with the overall perforamnce of yours? So far,but I think the Beckett modification will be better.Plus you...

Originally Posted by acrylic51 How big is your tank??? That's quite a load and you have some messy eaters......If your fish like the silversides keep feeding them, just you know that they will affect the skimmer for a while, but when they kick in you know they'll both pull....... Damsels can...

Here is my list of fish.I know its alot,but I do weekly water changes and change the filter sock and pad over the wet dry every other day. 1 1/2 Fiji Puffer 5" Sailfin Tang 5" Niger Trigger 6" Lunare Wrasse 3" FileFish 7" Porcipine Puffer 5" Yellow Tang 6" Blue Hippo Tang 9" Blonde...