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clowninround · 09-27-2005, 11:13 AM

We are ordering a 240L next Friday. A few questions for you. I know you have a large tank, what did you order for an overflow kit. I am considering a megaflow BUT I am unsure that it's big enough for a good flow rate. Which brings me to my next question. Would a mag 3600 do the deed? I am also considering a dolphin pump but if a mag will do it I don't see the need. We are going to order an Aqua c remora spray injection from you (my christmas present : ) I have heard so many good things about there band of skimmers, what is your opinion. Also do you sell plumbing also? I want a system that cuts the water OFF when the power cuts out just like megaflows do. Something simple once set up.

How is your tank by the way?

Mary

captivereefs · 09-29-2005, 11:22 AM

the mega flows are good and very quiet. I would skip the mag 36 and maybe run a GEN-X mak 4 pump. The are external but a little cheaper then the mag's. Plus the mag 36's can add a little heat to the water. The AquaC skimmer is a great brand, There are alot of different opinions onskimmers but the aquaC is surely in the top 5 brands. My choice is either the aquaC or the ASM. But the ASM is very cheaply made compared tothe aquaC. On my tank (which is not up yet) i will use 1 1/2" durso stand pipes similar to the mega flows. I like the mega flows as well since they are quiet releable and adjustable! They should flow about 650 [acronym:9a82c0b455="Gallons per hour"]GPH[/acronym:9a82c0b455] a piece.

captivereefs · 09-29-2005, 11:23 AM

a do not sell plumbing parts go to www.savko.com for all your plumbing needs!

clowninround · 10-02-2005, 12:16 PM

Ok, I have looked into the durso standpipes as well, seem to work just like the megaflows. Are they as quiet too? I would also like to go with the 1 1/2". What should I do for the returns though? What size and how many should there be? Thanks for all your help, I know this isn't product related.

I really can not wait to get the skimmer. I still have not decided on the pump. The gen-X pump doesn't have the flow rate that the dolphin amp master's have. Am I wrong about that? I just read a lot of great comments about their pumps.

That you for the link for the plumbing parts : )

captivereefs · 10-04-2005, 09:41 PM

1" returns should be fine. I like at leats 4. Have a ball valve on each one so you can tailor the output!

09-27-2005, 11:13 AM	#1
clowninround Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kissimmee FL Posts: 880 Images: 10	Remember me? We are ordering a 240L next Friday. A few questions for you. I know you have a large tank, what did you order for an overflow kit. I am considering a megaflow BUT I am unsure that it's big enough for a good flow rate. Which brings me to my next question. Would a mag 3600 do the deed? I am also considering a dolphin pump but if a mag will do it I don't see the need. We are going to order an Aqua c remora spray injection from you (my christmas present : ) I have heard so many good things about there band of skimmers, what is your opinion. Also do you sell plumbing also? I want a system that cuts the water OFF when the power cuts out just like megaflows do. Something simple once set up. How is your tank by the way? Mary __________________ Alex n Mary 150 gallon, 30g fuge/sump, 4.5 watt/[acronym:b1ea91650d="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:b1ea91650d] [acronym:b1ea91650d="Very high output fluorescent"]VHO[/acronym:b1ea91650d] Lighting, 4" sand bed, 290 lbs [acronym:b1ea91650d="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:b1ea91650d], CDX-3 Nitrate/Phosphate filter Female Naso "Isabell" or "Izzy", Emperor Angelfish, Flame Angel, Red Sea Sailfin tang "Bambi", Maroon Clown "Nani", 5 Chromis, 1 Aglae Blenny "Bengi" , Yellow Watchman Goby, pr of Banggai Cardinals, Lyretail Anthia, Six Line Wrasse 1 cleaner shrimp, Coral Banded Shrimp, lettuce nudibranch, 1 sand sifter stars, 1 tiny red brittle star "red", 1 tiny red and white banded serpent star, 2 tiny banded serpent stars, small orange Linkia starfish, assorted hermits and snails. Corals: star polyps, A ton of different types of mushrooms, yellow zooanthids, brown-orangish and light blue paly's, orange ricordia. 90g RR, W/D, 120 lb's [acronym:b1ea91650d="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:b1ea91650d] SF eel, pygmy angel, pr sebae clownfish, 4 chromis. Star Polyps & Mushrooms

09-29-2005, 11:22 AM	#2
captivereefs Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: WI Posts: 1,892	the mega flows are good and very quiet. I would skip the mag 36 and maybe run a GEN-X mak 4 pump. The are external but a little cheaper then the mag's. Plus the mag 36's can add a little heat to the water. The AquaC skimmer is a great brand, There are alot of different opinions onskimmers but the aquaC is surely in the top 5 brands. My choice is either the aquaC or the ASM. But the ASM is very cheaply made compared tothe aquaC. On my tank (which is not up yet) i will use 1 1/2" durso stand pipes similar to the mega flows. I like the mega flows as well since they are quiet releable and adjustable! They should flow about 650 [acronym:9a82c0b455="Gallons per hour"]GPH[/acronym:9a82c0b455] a piece. __________________ Darin

09-29-2005, 11:23 AM	#3
captivereefs Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: WI Posts: 1,892	a do not sell plumbing parts go to www.savko.com for all your plumbing needs! __________________ Darin

10-02-2005, 12:16 PM	#4
clowninround Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kissimmee FL Posts: 880 Images: 10	Ok, I have looked into the durso standpipes as well, seem to work just like the megaflows. Are they as quiet too? I would also like to go with the 1 1/2". What should I do for the returns though? What size and how many should there be? Thanks for all your help, I know this isn't product related. I really can not wait to get the skimmer. I still have not decided on the pump. The gen-X pump doesn't have the flow rate that the dolphin amp master's have. Am I wrong about that? I just read a lot of great comments about their pumps. That you for the link for the plumbing parts : ) __________________ Alex n Mary 150 gallon, 30g fuge/sump, 4.5 watt/[acronym:b1ea91650d="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:b1ea91650d] [acronym:b1ea91650d="Very high output fluorescent"]VHO[/acronym:b1ea91650d] Lighting, 4" sand bed, 290 lbs [acronym:b1ea91650d="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:b1ea91650d], CDX-3 Nitrate/Phosphate filter Female Naso "Isabell" or "Izzy", Emperor Angelfish, Flame Angel, Red Sea Sailfin tang "Bambi", Maroon Clown "Nani", 5 Chromis, 1 Aglae Blenny "Bengi" , Yellow Watchman Goby, pr of Banggai Cardinals, Lyretail Anthia, Six Line Wrasse 1 cleaner shrimp, Coral Banded Shrimp, lettuce nudibranch, 1 sand sifter stars, 1 tiny red brittle star "red", 1 tiny red and white banded serpent star, 2 tiny banded serpent stars, small orange Linkia starfish, assorted hermits and snails. Corals: star polyps, A ton of different types of mushrooms, yellow zooanthids, brown-orangish and light blue paly's, orange ricordia. 90g RR, W/D, 120 lb's [acronym:b1ea91650d="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:b1ea91650d] SF eel, pygmy angel, pr sebae clownfish, 4 chromis. Star Polyps & Mushrooms

10-04-2005, 09:41 PM	#5
captivereefs Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: WI Posts: 1,892	1" returns should be fine. I like at leats 4. Have a ball valve on each one so you can tailor the output! __________________ Darin

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