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  1. Calc Reactor Question

    I am working on setting up and dialing in my calcium reactor and am wondering how long most people run their's a day (i.e. 24/7, a couple hours a day, etc.). I have it all set up to my controller and am currently running the ph in the reactor at 6.5. When the solenoid is open its bubbling at about 1 bubble every 3 seconds. (a good starting point per Melev's article). I currently have the feed pump set up to run 3 hours a day but I'm pretty sure this isn't going to dose anywhere near enough with ...
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    Tank Entry , ‎ New Additions
  2. Need Some Plumbing Advice

    So I think I have figured out a way to make my system better! (i.e. more complicated) Now that I have everything up and running I am finding permanent homes for all of my equipment and have a little space open that I don't have anything for! As a result, I think I would like to put a frag tank in that is plumbed into my system. As it would sit I have easy access to my main return pump to draw off of for water intake. My question is regarding the best way to plumb the drain line back into my sump. ...
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    Plumbing
  3. Some blurry pics of my new beast

    Let me first apologize for such bad pictures. My photography skills end at my iPhone. I will try to get my hands and an actual camera sometime this week and get some better shots, but for the time being here are some blurry pics.

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    FTS to show the aquascaping. I have since gotten at taller step ladder.


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    The view from the end.


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    My little ...
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    Tank Entry , ‎ DIY projects
  4. My 325 is finally cycling!

    I have long been lurking on many forums researching and ogling many peoples tanks. I have learned the immense value that these threads/ blogs have for everyone who is willing to read them and have decided to try to start my own in hopes that others will be able to learn from my mistakes and use my limited knowledge to help them succeed in this wonderful hobby. So without further ado, here are the system specs.

    Goals: This will be a predominantly SPS tank with a few choice pieces of ...
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    Tank Entry , ‎ Tank - Full Summary , ‎ Plumbing , ‎ Lighting
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