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    Problems with sump tank/ Water level

    Mr. X---where would you suggest that i put the powerheads(Return in rear left)? Should i go with 1 or 2? when it too much? What kind of flow direction should i concentrate on? Should flow go round and round or should i disturb this flow and have powerhead pointing in different directions? I...
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    Problems with sump tank/ Water level

    I want to add another 50# LR and was going to buy from SWF.com. LPS rubbed us the wrong way and dont deserve the thousands of dollars that we are prepaired to spend over the life of our new and exciting life/habitat/ecosystem we are creating. Should i get the Tukani Ultra Premium Live Rock...
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    Problems with sump tank/ Water level

    Originally Posted by IBEW41 to post pics https://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/showthread.php?t=229223 No IBEW41, i cant get my profile pic on post. Pic is of daughter/wife and wont show up...is it that you can see it but i dont see my own pic? Like MR. X's Vendetta guy picture.
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    Problems with sump tank/ Water level

    Originally Posted by Mr_X i'd remove the filter pad completely. could you explain your setup? what size tank. what size sump. what size return pump. what type(s) of filtration. how much live rock. protein skimmer? Main tank 150 Gal-w/ Corner-Flo partition-48"L*30"H*24"W 25 gal...
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    Problems with sump tank/ Water level

    My tank has been running good for about 5 weeks now and all has been well, but the last few days i have been having a new alarm clock. Almost like clock work i wake up to the sound of my return pump sucking air and blowing bubbles into the 150 gal tank. I run to get RO water thinking sump...
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    callin all Texans

    Abilene Here, 150 gal reef, just getting started...only one local LPS not to great with service, other is big corp all info will help. is a not so LPS close?
  7. jpwmlw51

    Greenhorn--Please read and offer advice. Greatly appreciated!!

    No, no fish yet. I am going to wait until the holiday is over then get a shipment of Tukani and let it cycle for a while. then i will start with the coral and work on chemicals and lights. might add 1-2 fish for the kids to look at but realize and relish in the fact that we have a long way to go.
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    Greenhorn--Please read and offer advice. Greatly appreciated!!

    With the bad vibe that i got from my local store(they are the only fish store in our town...***** but no way) What are ya'lls(yes TEXAN!) ideas about online shopping? In our research many people differ on acclimation and trust issues and many people say dont do it. I want to go ahead and...
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    Greenhorn--Please read and offer advice. Greatly appreciated!!

    Local fish store blew us off(knew we are new, but didnt want to offer help) so we walked out and i am now here to get some real help and answers-thanks in advance. New 150 gal running 4 weeks -- all systems go. Fast snails and crabs are doing great and very active. Live rock seems to have good...
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