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  1. mike murphy

    WTB Mag-Drive 12 or 18

    I'm looking for an 18 also.
  2. mike murphy

    125 new setup

    Just finished the setup. DSB, Plenum,wavebox, 180 Zero DOC Skimmer with 40 gallon sump and 40 gallon Lighted Fuge. System is now cycling. Can't wait for the bio-load. but patience is a virtue in this hobby.http://s48.photobucket.com/al...t=DSC01148.jpg
  3. mike murphy

    painting background on glass tnak

    You could also use auto window tint. Less mess and easy to install. Did my 125 with a kit from Walmart. If you ever want to remove it take a pressure washer to it and use some goo gone afterwards. Clean as before the install.
  4. mike murphy

    Fuge before skimmer

    Well I'm not sure it makes a whole lot of difference. Is all of the water that goes to the skimmer getting skimmed? I have a ZeroDOC300c knockoff that will flow about 1,800 gph which is too much flow for a fuge. Solution? I have a large 4 inch collection manifold that is floor level running...
  5. mike murphy

    Are you having an uphill battle vs Aiptasia & Mojanos??

    Both of my tanks were loaded with the buggers. I bought a Copperband Butterfly for $27 and he cleaned both tanks out within a couple of weeks. He now has a great appetite for about anything frozen and is healthy as can be. Ok so maybe it's not high tech compounds or ingredients but it is all...
  6. mike murphy

    Tore down my 180 last night

    I've got a 55 with two lighted sumps and a skimmer. The sumps are full of sand, live rock & caulerpa. Even the tank if full of Caulerpa. Not using any RO unit just good old Indiana water that is probably full of Phosphates. I use power compacts, LR & a deep sand bed with plenum. Dual overflow...
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    I don't know what to do

    Who is paying for the move? I worked for General Motors several years ago and I left my livestock behind at a local fish store and had them ship it to me after I got moved and settled. My employer paid the entire cost of boarding, shipping etc. It is also a tax deductible expense if more than...
  8. mike murphy

    Tank bowing

    My all glass 300 gallon tank bows about an inch or more. Has since the day it was new in 1977.
  9. mike murphy

    Overflow box loosing prime.

    I did not have that problem on my single overflow but when I went to a double I found the situation with the bubbles but my pump seems to flow fast enough to suck them through before they accumulate at a high point but they are small. I try to keep them moved toward the center away from the...
  10. mike murphy

    How did you get your big refugium in your stand?

    I just did this but my 125 was empty. I thought about the side panel and yes it is stapled in not only from the sides but from the top & bottom. I removed the 2 rear center vertical 2x4 braces and re-installed them after the tank was in place. Before I did that however I cut a piece of plywood...
  11. mike murphy

    Mag Drive pump Question

    I had the same problem. First I discovered that some algae was growing inside the overflow box and restrictin flow. Secondly the sponge filter trap over the standpipe was getting clogged. I cleaned it or removed it and the problem would be eliminated. Either your pump got more efficient in two...
  12. mike murphy

    Live rock for sale.. Lafayette Indiana

    You have PM
  13. mike murphy

    Sump questions

    I'd use plain old aquarium sealer. Worked for mine.
  14. mike murphy

    WTB Calcium Reactor Package

    Just like the title says. I have a 125 with about 6o gallons in sump/fuge need it all shipped to 46135.
  15. mike murphy

    100lbs of LR for sale Ft. Myers FL 2.00 per lb

    I probably won't be down for another month which would be too late as I know you are trying to get your tank down.
  16. mike murphy

    Florida live rock for free?

    I normally go and visit relatives in the Fort Myers area and this year have thought about an inexpensive way to bring some live rock back to Indiana for my 125 I'm setting up soon. I'm sure there are laws against removing things like that from local waters but maybe some members here that...
  17. mike murphy

    FS: Octopus Xtreme PS-150 Skimmer

    Call my office 800-536-2641 and ask for Mike...I'm interested.
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