I've read a lot of posts talking about what type of cement to use on spa flex tubing. Can't I just used barbed fittings and hose clamps to join it to my ball valves and such? Or is it too stiff to seal on the barbeb fittings?
I am talking about using the 90 deg elbow to get the water from my bulkhead to the intake of my return pump. I know that 90 degree elbows on a pumps output reduces flow. Does it not cause any problems on the intake? Also, what problems would arise if my bulkhead is larger than my pump intake...
Here's my problem. I have a Iwkaki external pump and the room left over in my stand next to my sump is not enough to plumb from the pump to the bulkhead without using some elbows. In other words I have to place the pump parallel to the sump instead of perpendicular. I don't want to increase...
I'm setting up a 29 gallon with a 15 gallon sump. I have ordered 2 SCWD's from Inland Reef. I was thinking about a Mag 9.5 to drive these. Will this be too turbulent for a 29 gallon tank? Obviously I can put gate valves on the SCWD's but will too much back pressure hurt this pump? My sump...
Several years back I bought a couple of Energy Savers Unlimited metal halide pendants used. They are 175w and 5500K bulbs. My question is can I put 6500K bulbs in these pendants or am I stuck at 5500K? Also, are two of these too much for a 29gallon long tank (36X16X12.5) I also have four NO...
