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The bubbles will most likely look white until the foam starts forming up the neck. When you take the cup off to dump it and clean at least weekly you'll know if it's working right. It'll be a dark green liquid and will smell just great.

The foam in the cup will come and go. The way the users manual says is the bubbles should be dialed in to where they are all over inside but not coming under and around that small acrylic skirt looking thing at the bottom. You'll see it once you start getting too many bubble because they will...

Very nice clean up job. That skimmer had been running for quite a while on my tank. First as the regular venturi then upgraded the pump etc. to the turbo. Only real difference I found in the two was cleaning maintenance was easier with turbo. Good luck with it and glad it made it safely.

It was running on a 75 Gallon. Will be shipped out tomorrow. Thanks

Here's 2 pics of the pump. Hopefully they work.

I can try to post a picture of the pump. My system at home hasn't been working the best but I'll give it a shot when I get home tonight. I think it was easier to clean when used as the turbo and probably did pull a little more gunk out. I found it easier to clean the pump then remove the...

Paypal is fine. My paypal address is brewercm66@earthlink.net I have all the paperwork for setting it up either original, or the way it is at the moment with the turbo. I won't be available to ship until Tuesday but will get it out then. Thanks, Cliff

Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. Yes this comes with the Berlin pump that they sell with their turbo upgrade which was $75 alone. :eek: You can use it either as a turbo or regular venturi by putting the venturi back into skimmer or buying a better one (Kent) and running it inline.

I have one for sale if you are interested. I'm asking $85 shipped. Email if interested brewercm66@earthlink.net I have the original Berlin hang on skimmer. I have the upgrade kit for turbo or you can change it back to venturi if you like since I still have those parts. Here's a picture of the...

Another option to the scotchbrite pads is to use generic poly roll pad. You can buy this in bulk from craft stores or I get mine from craft section at Wal-Mart. I use some on my home A/C and cut other pieces for my sump prefilter.

JMO, but some of the most intelligent idiots I've ever met had Dr. in front of their names. Not putting all his research down, I just wonder at times who's paying the bill for this research. IO has been around for years and up until now and that article I've never heard any really bad things...

I don't know if you are running a canopy or not. If you are I would recommend going with VHO or PC (retrofit/diy). That way when you are ready to move up to MH lights all you need to do is make the existing bulbs actinics if that's what you prefer. Just a thought but the easiest way to keep...

Ross, Another nice store with knowledgable staff is just up 281 in Bulverde. Just off of Hwy 46, a place called CB Pets. The owner is in the process of adding new salt tanks so still just building business. One of the types that's not just trying to sell things to make money. FYI, there's also...

I use a feeding station in my aquarium. Small plastic ring that floats on top of water and stays at the front of the tank or wherever you place it. Food will stay in it until eaten or sinks.

I second the idea that you'll get plenty of critters from any live rock that you put in. I changed over to sand from crushed coral (the courser sand mixed with sugar size) about 2 months ago. The only live sand I included was the wet stuff from carib-sea with no worms or pods included. Now at...

Sounds like spaghetti worms here also. Are they alternating colors? I have a bunch of them also and they started in what I think was one rock but now are all over at night.

Not sure about their products so this is only based on experience with Amiracles built in PS. It was a piece of junk as far as skimmers go. I ended up yanking it out and rigging up a better skimmer for the sump. Maybe somebody here has some experience with that actual product though.

I've been using the machines to get my water. They usually are required to put stickers somewhere on the front of the machine showing the dates of maintenance. Not that they wouldn't just slap a sticker on but if you find one that's trust worthy and tests well most likely it is maintained well.

Islandgirl I've seen a sea-clone protein skimmer put into that type of setup before. Not the best skimmer but a skimmer none the less if you feel like it would really help. The LFS had cut out a hole in the back of the canopy (if looking from the back it would be on the left side) and was able...

I was running a Rio 2500 on mine until I changed it over to the turbo version with the kit.