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  1. williamrandel

    sand

    IMO if Southdown is available, i would go that route. Aragonite in just another name fo Calcium Carbonate ( CaCO3). This is the same type of sand that is naturally occuring in a natural reef. It will help buffer the pH and also add trace amounts of Calcium to the water. The other reason that...
  2. williamrandel

    FS: Southdown in B'ham

    I have 18 bags of Southdown for sale in Birmingham. If anyone is interested send me an email for more info
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    Ocean Runner Pump

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    Ocean Runner Pump

    Does or has anyone used the Ocean Runner Pumps.. Are they dependable, better or worse than any of the other submersibles on the market. I am in need of a couple submersibles and have seen a number of models for sale. Just wanting to make sure they are not a disaster waiting to happen...
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    Shed a little light.... no pun intended

    i did find a 4 46.5" VHO's lamps included system for $230.00. that is what i decided to go with. When i get it installed i will post pics. THANKS for all the info
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    48" or 46.5" VHO

    anyone have any suggestion on where and what kind to buy. (46.5" 3-4 lamps setup/retrofit). will i be better off to order online? Is there 1 brand that i better than another. Ya know , the normal questions that people ask before spending a few hundred $$$
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    48" or 46.5" VHO

    46.5" it is . thanks
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    Anyone ever use MDF for Canopy?

    MDF board will start to seperate if it gets wet We use MDF where i work to vaccum form sign faces. Justinx and slock are both very right in that you will have to seal it WELL. even the edges have to be sealed before you assemble it, or the moisture will cause it to start to swell up. It...
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    48" or 46.5" VHO

    I have a 55 AGA rr and have decided to go with VHO lamps. Now the problem is fitting them under the canopy. i have 48.750" in lenght inside. will 48" lamps fit or would i be better off using a 46.5" lamp, both are 110w so other than the lenght is there any differnce? also is there going...
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    building a refugium

    William what did you use to make that tank. I used 1/4" clear acryllic for the outside and 3/16" for the baffles. All plumbing is pvc. i also made a lid to help with evaporation. all of my parts I cut with a CNC router that i use at work. It gives me very staight, accurate (+/- .004")part...
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    building a refugium

    here is the design for my sump/refugium. i have an AGA55 rr with a narrow stand. this has worked well for me. I'm not saying that it is a good design but after posting it here and getting a little input for more experienced reefers, it is working for me
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    Shed a little light.... no pun intended

    Birmingham. Jumpfrog, what kind of lighting do you use?
  13. williamrandel

    Shed a little light.... no pun intended

    can anyone explain what a T-5 light is. and is it a better route for lighting than VHO's, PC, or MH's. I need lights for my new 55 AGA rr and want to make an educated choice on this matter. thanks for all the help
  14. williamrandel

    Closed Loop

    i need help setting up a closed loop circulation in my tank . i want to utilize a SQWD to create alternate flow patterns. my tank is an AGA 55 rr. it has 1 return in back left corner. if i use a loop with a SQWD do you think i could get enough flow to eleminate the need for additional...
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    refugium / sump

    i have a 10 deg drop fitting made form a reducer bushing. it is a custom piece that i made in the machine shop form schedule 80 pvc . i may not use it . instead i may just put a ball valve below the Tee it force the flow to divert to the refuge . thanks for the input:)
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    refugium / sump

    here is a corrected drawing for the setup. if anyone sees a problem please let me know. i am planning on cutting the acryllic tuesday on a cnc router. and i only have enough plex to do it once thanks for the input
  17. williamrandel

    refugium / sump

    in your setup how many gph are you trying to get to your tank and refugium. i shooting for 800-900 in the tank but am uncertain what i will need in the refuge
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    refugium / sump

    pic #2 side view
  19. williamrandel

    refugium / sump

    here are some pics of the design, please let me know if this will work
  20. williamrandel

    refugium / sump

    i am thinking about making a refugium/ sump all in one unit. just wondering if this will work. the drain from the tank will be on 1 end , main sump area in the middle seperated by bubble trap, and the refugium will be isolated on the other with overflow back into the main part of the sump...
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