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Most RODI systems make about 1-2 gallons an hour, yes most say XX number of gallons per day but that is under optimal conditions such as water pressure, and water temp straight out of the tap. I run mine overnight and it fills a trashcan with a float valve that shuts the RODI off so it doesn't...

If it has a macro mode that would be what you need, the icon looks like a flower.

I heard the same as above. Also the bulb cost is about the same, 8 - T5's versus two MH bulbs. I would stay with the proven technology MH especially with the height of the tank. IF you did decide on T5 I would use the Ice Cap ballasts. The solaris systems intrigue me. No bulb replacement and...

Look up Isopods. Some are scavengers but some are predators. They are bad, but for fish, not corals? Did it have the big black eyes like that?

These things are the reason for wearing gloves in the tank. They will sting you or bristle you or whatever they do. I have heard it is painful. I don't think they are that bad unless they get huge, such as the 14" and 24" ones mentioned.

Clowns can host in a lot of different corals. Mushrooms, leathers, frogspawn, hammers, torches and more. I have seen a few Percs hosting torches at my LFS. Some times when the clown actually touches the corals tentacles they retract a little bit due to them reacting to the touch. So no...

I actually used a tandem 20 amp breaker and put the basement's receptacles on one side and the aquarium is on the other. The basement receptacles were already on a 20A with 12/2 so it worked out great. I have two GFIC receptacles, independent of each other, for the aquarium by itself now. I...

I don't think I stated that but I have one ready to go in there! THERE IS NO REASON IMO NOT TO USE A GFI NEAR AN AQUARIUM.

Do sump pumps have to have a dedicated circuit? The sump pump does have its own breaker that would be prime for consolidating. I know I could run a sub panel but really don't want to go this route if at all possible. I always wear rubber soled shoes, stand on a board, and shut off the main...

I have a Siemens 200 amp service panel. It already has tandem breakers in the panel. If I do this I will more than likely consolidate two circuits to a single tandem breaker. I have some electrical experience definitely like to hear points of view when dealing with electrical. If you...

What I was referring to is the skinny double circuit breakers. Same size as a regular breaker but contain two breakers within it, most commonly 15 & 20 amp. They are sometimes refered to as 1/2" breakers. I hope this clarifies this a bit.

Okay I have an electrical question here, first off I want to run a line in my basement specifically for two receptacles to power my aquarium equipment. The problem is that I don't have an open spot in my service panel. With that said can I replace a single 15 amp breaker with a double 15 amp...

I drilled the back. The bottom is tempered, sorry for the confusion.

I just got a 90 because my 55 cracked. Get the 120, it is more money but it is longer and the water has more air contact. Bigger is definitely better, as long as you can stock and set it up to the same specs as a 90, i.e. not cutting corners. I got the 90 and will probably be upgrading my...

Okay, I drilled my 55 with no problems whatsoever no cracking no nothing. Today I was putting the bulkheads in and I tightened them tight. After they were on, I was test fitting the plumbing on the back and POP! glass cracked between bulkheads! So I was pretty ticked to say the least! I was...

If it is Kolorscape then it is calcium (aragonite) based sand. Also the buffering capabilities of sand is under intense debate and the jury is still out for the most part. It should be fine.

Southdown and Old Castle Play Sands are aragonite based and what most prefer. Old Castle makes Kolorscape play sand and can be found at Walmarts, Meijers, and other places. I found mine at a Meijer. It has been stated that quartz based sands like quikcrete can be used without any negatives but...

I know this is an old post but do you guys still have this setup and is it working well?

Could these be pods? Do you have a fuge?

I am down to two options for intalling an auto top-off system to my sump tank. So here they are: Option 1: I would "T" the line going to the reservoir (trashcan) and use float/solenoid system to auto top off the return section of my sump tank. I will be using the system described in this thread...