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So do I have to match the skimmer pump to the return pump? Meaning do I need a mag 9 on both?

My drill holes are 1.75" and 1.5".

So thoughts on using a reef keeper controller? Do you think using 3 750 power heads would work?

OK! So I have by 75 gallon and 20 gallon long cleaned up and resealed! I've been scouring craigslist and doing alot of reading. Here's what I'm thinking - Evo 180 skimmer, mag sumpreme 9 return pump, 2 hydor koralia 750 phs, and taotronics lighting. Will this be sufficient for my total...

So I found a brand new 40 gallon breeder tank on CL for 30 bucks, and snagged it, thinking I'll use it for SOMETHING, maybe even my sump for my 75... Is this too big for a 75 gallon sump? I've got all my old silicone cleaned off and I'm ready to start resealing. One question that slipped...

Those TaoTronics look great! Looks like unless your are getting really advanced that's the way to go. Thanks for the heads up. A little update on my tank. I got the bulk of the old silicone off and cut out the overflow. Having it out obviously made it alot easier to get all the dried up...

OK. So I found some lights on CL that seem like a good fit. The only problem is that I don't have a hood to mount them on... Here's the last reply I got from the seller: Try this link. DSC_0584.jpg Photo by zlwags85 | Photobucket ballasts...

OK. I've started removing the old silicone and bought the GE Silicone 1. Time to shift focus.... What should be my next order of business? I'm looking for a 20 or 29 on CL for my sump, and I am wanting to start getting my equipment in order. I don't want to skimp on anything, but I'm also...

As promised here's some pics of tank... It looks much better than in these pics after the vinegar soaking this weekend.

OK, so I just want to be sure I get this right. My understanding is that silicone won't stick to itself well. It's also my understanding that if I remove all the old silicone at the same time that the tank becomes a bit unstable and can "twist" more readily. I see my options as follows: 1...

Thanks for the advice. I got the glass clean pretty well today, and confirmed that there is a leak somewhere. I assume that I should take off all the old silicone BEFORE I put any of the new stuff on? And do all the sealing at the same time? Do you guys think it's necessary for reseal the...

Hey guys. After lurking here for several months and posting a handful of times, I've finally bought my 75 gallon tank off Craigslist. It's a glass, predrilled tank, with a built in overflow. It was pretty dirty when I bought it, but I cleaned it up a bit today. I had it setting in my garage...

And then the OTHER concern... How can you see scratches if it's dirty?! AHH! Maybe I should just go buy a new one.... :ermm:

So then another subquestion... Most of the used tanks I've looked at look REALLY dirty. Lot's of build up. Should this be a concern, or do these clean up pretty easily?

Went and looked at a 75 gallon predrilled tank with a decent stand, and I'm wondering if his $175 asking price is good... The tank is pretty dirty and the stand isn't furniture grade, but could be spruced up a bit. Thoughts?

http://peoria.craigslist.org/fod/3623948161.html So I think this guy is going to make a trade for everything listed there for my Wii (a deal I've been trying to work out with people on CL for quite some time). I'm curious as to what you guys think of the equipment he's got on there. I'd like...

Hello! I've been lurking here for awhile, mostly getting inspired by Benjamin's tank build threads!! I have a 20 gallon freshwater tank that I bought for my 3 year old son's room, and I'm enjoying keeping it more than I thought! He has: 2 angelfish (angelica and chief) 1 pearl gourami...