Recent content by dbmaybee

thanks, I'll give it a try.

I am about to redo my sump and would like to add a refugium. The sump is a 55g aquarium. Ideally, I would like the refugium to be a 55g aquarium as well. My question is this: Is there a way to safely get gentle water flow and water return between the 2 tanks if they are at the same level on...

Thanks

I am starting a 150g with dual overflows and I'm trying to decide on the return pump. I'd like to have the sequence 750 (max 3600gph). I plan to have 4-6 returns total and I imagine some flow will be lost with all the turns of the return pipes. The overflows are rated for a return of 1200gph...

Thanks very much for all the replies. Sorry it's taken me so long to get back, but I've been working on my new setup:-)

I'm making a new hood for my tank and I have purchased 4 computer fans to keep it cool. Can I run 4 parallel circuits to the same 12V adapter? Or will this overload the adapter or cause the fans to run too slow? Thanks.

Thanks. Makes sense.

I'm about to start a 150g tank in my house with ~100 pounds of live rock and a 4 inch DSB. I plan on cycling the tank without any corals for about 4 months to make sure everything stays stable (I've been burned before). Should I start the calcium reactor right away or wait until I start adding...

Thanks very much for all the replies. I think I'm going to go the no light route and wait until I set up my main tank before the coralline grows. Also, I'm kind of fond of the pods.

OK, here's my situation. I'm building a new house and will be setting up a new reef tank. I'm planning on moving in 3 months. I figure I can get a head start on cycling the LR. The new tank will have 100-150lbs of live rock. If I buy the LR now and plan to cure it over 3 months, do I need...

Thanks alot. I just sent you an E-mail with the same question so you can ignore it. I'll order the Iwaki and pray the tank doesn't crash before it arrives.

Thanks. But will my tank be OK for a few days while I'm waiting for the new pump?

I was just doing some maintenence in my sump tank and got electrocuted. The culprit is a Mag-Drive 18. Has this ever happened to anyone? Should I avoid Mag-Drives in the future? Is there any way to fix the pump? If not, is there anywhere in the Washington DC area where I can buy a pump with...

Thanks.

I recently upgraded to MH and increased the light duration over about 2 weeks because of a crocea clam. Do I need to do this every time I add SPS corals to my tank, or just with clams? I buy most of my livestock online.