Recent content by gagnu

Very nice. One question, how did you attach the return manifold PVC to the top of the tank? Looks like plastic tie wraps?

It really depends on you tap water quality. It's not good if you have hard water, requires more frequent filter changes. Either way, I would say that an RO/DI system would give you water that is more pure. However, I have one and love the fact that it does not produce any waste water. I also add...

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It's looks like I can make this one!!

Moe, I'll exterminate them into my tank...

Get either a Tunze or a Magnavore magnet cleaners, work great. You'll always have a brown algae dusting on you tank walls. You'll need something to lightly scrub it off every 2-3 days.

Try their website: http://www.riopump.com/pages/productlst.html I'm not sure what the part number is that you'll need. Maybe ITV 600 or DCDV2766.

You can use either a MaxiJet 900 or 1200, you will need to purchase the Venturi Kit separately. I use a Maxijet 1200.

I have one for almost a year now and it hasn't extended any polyps, but it continues to grow.

Check your local Walmart or grocery stores, it's pickling season someone has to have them in stock.

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Here's the mod on a ETS 800 from R Durso's website. http://www.rl180reef.com/pages/filtration/filtration_frame.htm

What if you have an existing 15 amp circuit, can it be changed to a 20+ amp circuit? Will it require re-wiring?

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote Most manufacturers include the Rios because they inexpensive. I'm sure there is a heavy mark up on the skimmers, and when you can reduce the amount that you are paying for the pump, you increase the amount you make per...