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  1. Closed Loop Questions

    So I am trying to figure out the best way to set up the closed loop on my new tank. Here is a sketchup model of how the tank is currently drilled/plumbed.
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    I want to use all four 1" bulkhead as outlets for the closed loop, so I am thinking about drilling another hole as the inlet for my iwaki. Like this.
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    With the black circle being the new 1.5" inlet ...
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  2. flatworms

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ID:	5540Hey guys!
    A bit of help needed. I have some flatworm issues in my tank. They seem to mainly be living on my frogspawn, but there are a few stragglers roaming around on the glass, and even the carpet anenomies. I know a blue velvet midi is suppossed to feed on them, and that's been considered. But, im not sure the midi would go cruising around on the frogspawn, open brain, or carpet anens after them. I've done the whole sucker trick and gotten some, but they retreat ...

    Updated 06-29-2011 at 07:45 PM by melev

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