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Thanks, guys. This should get me in the ball park. Tim

Okay, I'm a math idiot I guess and need help. I'm trying to drip my Kalk at the rate of my daily top off water which is about 1/2 gallon per day. I'm using a Kent Aquadose and it says that one drip every 43 seconds will deliver 200 milliliters per day. Can anyone help me calculate how many...

I just got one of these and will be setting it up this weekend. I was wondering how much, if any, water to run through it initially before I start using the water in my tank. I seem to recall reading somewhere to run 10-15 gallons through the unit before starting to using the water in the...

Thanks for the help. Reefnut, the fuge will be seperate from the sump. Okay, I'll plan to T- off the return line and add a ball valve between the T and the fuge to regulate flow. I have a 55G tank, 20G sump (roughly 15G effective), Amiracle overflow, and am running a Mag 7 on the return. Will...

Quick question here. I getting ready to plumb a fuge and was wondering whether it is better to have the inflow to the fuge coming from the overflow line, or the return line. That is, should the water pass through the fuge first, or the sump. Thanks, Tim

Quick question here about your fuge diagram. Why two lines (vs. one) out from the fuge to the sump? I'm getting ready to add a fuge with a very similar design to yours and was just wondering if two lines are necessary. Thanks, Tim

Okay, Kip. I'll give it a try with the small one. Its bound to be better than nothing. Also, thanks again for the pix of the RO/DI setup. I'm ordering mine today from airwaterice. Tim

Is there any rule of thumb for how large a fuge should be in relation to tank size? I have a 55+ with a 20 gallon sump (probably only about 16-17 gallons actual) and am going to add a seperate fuge. Because of space limitations, it will have to be smaller than the sump, probably in the 5-7...

Thanks, Christine. I'll try that, too. Tim

Thanks. I soak in Zoe when I have more time and will just start doing that or, like you suggest, water before putting it in.

BigMac, I've been thinking about the flow rate if I convert this sump to a fuge. I am currently running a Mag7 in the tank (55G) and guess it will be too much. What would you recommend to get the flow rate right for the fuge? Also, can you make a recommendation for a good pump for the closed...

I just hooked up a sump and new overflow and have a quick question about feeding. I usually drop a couple of pinches of dry flakes in before I leave for work every morning and, with the new overlfow, I notice that most of them end up in my sump. Any feeding tips with overflows other than...

Thanks, I found the stockman link and built one last night. It helped, but I can't quite get it "tuned" (hole size in the top). I still get a gurgling noise. Again, it isn't as bad as before, but still annoying enough that I want to tinker with the hole size some more. I read where most...

dreeves, The overflow is an Amiracle Tim

Thanks, BigMac. I'll keep flow rate in mind as I get ready to set the fuge. I did some fine tuning to the overflow box and was able to quieten it down some. I'll do the search you suggested, too. Tim

Thanks, Slick. By the way, what are your thoughts on how long these lights should be on each day? Tim

Hi, I just set up a new hood and light system. I have an IceCap 660 running 4 110w lamps, two are Super White 50/50s and two are Super Actinics. This is on a 55+ tank. The hood is open in the back. First question, do I need to run any kind of fan across these? Second question, should I leave...

Sorry, I can't answer your questions, but I just turned on the same set up and was wondering if you are running any cooling fans?

Hi, I just finished building and installing my new sump (soon to be fuge). Just powered it up an hour or so ago and all seems to be working well, but the water noise is much louder than I had anticipated. Is this common, or do I need to fine tune something. I seem to have isolated two...

HI, I'm just getting ready to add a sump to my 55+ and need some advice on plumbing. My primary concern at this point is precautions to take to prevent the possibility of flooding in the event of a power outtage, or loss of siphon in the overflow. I will, by necessity, be using a hang on back...