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  1. mwilliams

    Buying from Online Vendors - Big Al's Pets and FishTanks Direct

    Not sure if this is the correct place to post this thread but I cannot find a forum section for Vendor Experiences. Has anyone ever bought anything from either of these two online vendors before? Big Al's Pets and FishTanks Direct? If so how was your experiences with them? Customer Service...
  2. mwilliams

    Tropic Marin Pro Reef Salt

    Does Tropic Marin Pro Reef Salt that comes in a bucket need to be rolled around like some other salts to get the salt mixed up because of some of the components settling in the bottom of the bucket or box?
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    AI Hydra HD 26

    Who all out there has the AI Hydra HD 26's? Can you post or share your lighting schedule, percentages for all of the colors and the amount of time for ramp up and down?
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    dinoflagellate amphidinium

    Does anyone know how to get rid of dinoflagellate amphidinium with success????
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    6 Line Wrasse and a CBB - Compatible?

    Will a 6 line wrasse and a CBB get along or will the 6 line kill it?
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    Proper water flow direction in sumps/refug

    Ok question of the day what is the proper water flow in the sump/refug??? I have been looking at some sumps and has me thinking that question.... Ok one sump has the drain section, skimmer section, refug section and then last is the return section Then another sump I was looking at has the...
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    Current reviews - Trigger Sys. Sapphire Sump-39 or Trigger Sys. Triton Sump 44

    Hi everyone, I am looking to upgrage my 75DIY sump/refug because its height is just to tall. So I have been looking at both sumps - Trigger Systems Sapphire Sump - 39 and the Trigger Systems Triton Sump 44 but can't find to many if any current (2018) reviews for either of these sumps. Who out...
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    AI Hydra HD 26

    Hi guys I just bought these lights and was wondering how long do you do the acclamation period. 1wk? 2wks? Or 3wks? Right now I just have some fish and a few so called corals. Variegated mushrooms, 2 RBTA's now and 2 green btas but you can't even tell they are supposed to be green, 1 hurricane...
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    Caring for Betta Fishes

    Hi Everyone, I have been thinking about getting a Betta fish for my desk here at work. There are several ladies that have them and I just love my fishes... I would really like to setup a little Saltwater Nano tank but I do not want to take the chance in case the electricity should ever go out on...
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    Finnex Electronic Controller Aquarium Titanium Tube with Heater Guard

    Does anyone know much about Finnex Electronic Controller Aquarium Titanium Tube with Heater Guard heaters? Are they any good?
  11. mwilliams

    New tank build with minor issue.

    Well this is long overdue but I finally in the process of a new tank build. A 180 gallon tank with a 75 gallon Sump/refug. The only issue I am having right now is that the durso drain pipes will not stay inside the bulkheads they keep popping out of the bulkheads not at the same time. I have...
  12. mwilliams

    Reef ready tanks with durso pipes

    Anyone here with an Aqueon reef ready tank using the durso pipes inside the duel overflow boxes? It has been a long time for me and I can't remember if I am sussposed to glue those pipes inside of the bulkheads.
  13. mwilliams

    Plumbing a reef ready tank

    I just bought an 180 gallon reef ready tank and wanted to know if you are to glue the bulkheads inside the overflow box????
  14. mwilliams

    Water pressure coming from a duel loc line

    How can i get the water pressure to come out the same on a duel loc line? One side will be full strength and the other tube very little water coming out of it.
  15. mwilliams

    Gate Valves vs Ball Valves

    I have seen on some plumbing where people both the gate valves and the ball valves. Is there any particular reason why the do that? Do they not each serve the same purpose? If not what would be the difference a gate valve and a ball valve?
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    Cleaning New Skimmers

    I have read some wheres that you need put a new skimmer in a bucket of water with vinegar to clean the skimmer and I guess let it run as well...???? Does it matter if it is tap water or does it need to be rodi water? How long does it need to be in there for?
  17. mwilliams

    Plumbing for 180 gallon Aqueon duel overflow tanks

    Well it has been a long time since I started a new tank build and now I am finally getting my 180 gallon tank this coming Tuesday evening so I am looking for any pictures of how you guys have plumbed 180 gallon aqueon tanks with the duel overflows. So lets bring on the pictures...:thanks:
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    Dosers

    Hi everyone I am in the market of buying a doser and there are so many of them out there from cheap to extremely expensive. I am just not sure which one is really and truly reliable. Any suggestions?
  19. mwilliams

    Aqua Medic Reefdoser ADD 4 Extension for EVO 4 Dosing Pump

    Aqua Medic Reefdoser EVO 4 Dosing Pump Has anyone ever used this dosing pump before? "Aqua Medic Reefdoser EVO 4 Dosing Pump " If so how do you like it? Pros Cons
  20. mwilliams

    75 gallon DIY Sump-Refug

    Hi Guys and Gals, I need some help here and hope someone can assist. I have a 75 gall DIY sump-refug that was made for me but the return section was made to big. I would like to move the glass baffles to make the refug section bigger and the return section a little smaller. Once you cut the...
  21. mwilliams

    Reefkeeper Lite System - iTemp and PH Probes.

    Where is everyone placing the iTemp and PH Probes at? Inside the overflow boxes or the sump? If in the sump which chamber are they in? Are they fully submerge able or partially ?
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    JBJ Ato vs Tsunami AT1 Auto Top Off System

    I am in the process of trying to make a decision on which ATO to get. JBJ has two float switches, brackets and controller and the Tsunami does not have float switches only a probe and an off- on box. So who out there has experience with both units and what are your thoughts?
  23. mwilliams

    Jebao DP-4 dosing Pump

    I am currently looking into buying this dosing unit and wanted input regarding it.. Good or bad.. For those that have this unit have you ever experienced problems with it during lighting storms when the electricity goes out? ??
  24. mwilliams

    Tao Tronics Led light fixtures

    Does anyone know what is going with the Tao Tronics led light fixtures? I went on Amazon to buy some more but all the fixtures that I looked up are saying not available and do not know when they will be back available..
  25. mwilliams

    Chalice ID needed

    Does anyone know what the name of this chalice is? These are before and after pictures. Larger size of course is the after picture and the smaller one is the before picture.
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