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  1. awol

    How-to Secure pump in my sump?

    My tank is still dry and I'm working on putting my sump together. However, I have a 2400GPH mag-drive pump that has no feet or anything on it to secure it to anything. How do I secure it to the bottom of my sump to prevent it from moving around and vibrating to make noise? I've heard suction...
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    Where to find a DIY Retro light fixture step by step?

    Basically what the title says. Looking to make my own 72" cabinet top with 3x 250W MH and 4xT5s or PCs and some LED lunar lights.
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    Time to decide on some lights!

    Hey all- Time to budget some lights for my system. It's a standard 125g 6' long tank. (72x16x22) I plan on keeping LPS and SPS along with the fish. I was considering making my own light setup. Is there any merit to making a 3 light system with 175W on the outside and a single 250W in the middle...
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    Gun Suggestion(for protection)?

    For her, get a compact revolver. For you, anything is better than nothing. I advise against a shotgun, they're too bulky IMO. She'd never be able to handle a 12 gauge. With guns, you get what you pay for. I picked up a Ruger 9mm when I turned 21 and it was about $400. Make sure you shop around...
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    Lights are confusing... 125g and fuge selection help!

    Hey everyone, I've been researching for 2 weeks, and I don't plan to get wet for another 2-3 months. However, I'm trying to get a budget going, and lights are still completely foreign to me. I have a standard 125g drilled tank. Tentatively a 60g tank converted into a sump underneath it. I want...
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    Overflow placement in pre-drilled tank?

    Does it matter if they are at the very corners or if they are a bit in from the sides? If so, why? If not, why? Does one require more or less equipment than the other?? Thanks!
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    Liquidation going on. Tank questions. HELP!

    I've been calling around looking for prices on tanks today. I just called one and apparently the store went bankrupt and the dealer is there to liquidate their tank inventory. WOW. DEAL TIME. He told me prices will be below wholesale and up to 50% off! I'm not a total newbie, I've been doing...
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