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  1. vortech

    ok I have a aga single return 90 gal tank I want to increase me water flow, going to get a mp40-w will it alone be ebough flow in this tank i currently have a maxi jet 12 maxi 9 and a maxi 12 with mod. I also have a mag 12 that I was going to make a over the back closed loop but if I can just...
  2. Pumps closed loop and power head questions.

    Ok using a mag 12 on closed loop and mag 3 on sump return will that give me enough flow on mt 90 gal? doing the math thats over 15x turn over just does not seem like enough? also i would like to have an oceans motions 4way on the closed loop but while i was working on the sprinkler system today...
  3. Tank stands vs. Pergo type flooring

    My 90 gal is on a wood stand on pergo. what I did was I got some plastic from lowes that was in the flooring dept that is design to go over flooring during moving or anything else to protect it. it is tacky on one sid eto help it stick and I put several layers of that down place my stand on it...
  4. Pumps closed loop and power head questions.

    What about the new scwd with the threaded 1" inlet and outlets anyone tried this yet?
  5. Pumps closed loop and power head questions.

    Yeah I have seen that on here and forgot about it thanks I like that. My main concern is the intake and how to do that with little visual impact as possible. Does anyone here have any complaints about the oceans motion device?
  6. Pumps closed loop and power head questions.

    Ok I have been looking at upgrading power heads to either tunze with controler or vortech. I currently have A 90 gal aga drilled with one overflow and I am using a mag 12 that is way oversized. I have to choke the pump back to keep from getting micro bubbles in the display. I Have four power...
  7. Mushroom like thing

    that looks like it.. I wonder where it came from
  8. Mushroom like thing

    Ok today I noticed a Mushroom type "thing" in my tank growing on a rock that a leather I bout about six months ago is attached to. I tried to get a picture of it but is just in a bad spot. It is less than a 1/4 of an inch in diameter and is flat like a mushroom. It is bright green but what is...
  9. Powerheads and wave makers

    on my 90 gallon tank I currently have two maxi jets one hydor nano and one maxi jet conversion running in it. I want to step it up, what would be a good combination for 90 gal. I have been looking at the new hydors and wavemaker , the vortech, and tunze stream with the multicontroller. what do...
  10. Ro/Di replacement Cartridges.

    just ordered all new ro filters a new 75 gal day membrane a dual tds meter and the di refillable cartridge and filler. Thanks guys.
  11. Ro/Di replacement Cartridges.

    Where does every one buy them is one source better than the others.
  12. Another kalk options thread

    I am going to add kalk reactor fed by a lm3 out of my top off bucket but i plan to also leave my ato in place so i dont have to dose the exact amount of evaporation
  13. another kalk question

    Correct me if I am wrong. Kalk = calcium hydroxide which is also know as hydrated lime ..... is that correct? If so at the aquaculture supply store my dad owns we have hydrated lime in 50lb bags for less than $7.00 my cost around $3.00 so can i just used this? If so that will be great.
  14. Feeding a kalk reactor question

    Ok I have my 90gal tank with a 30gal sump under it. I have a ATO that consist of float switches a relay and a pump in a 5 gal bucket. I have added a clam and a birds nest frag with more sps to come later. So I know that my calcium needs are going to increase. I have been looking at building or...
  15. Trouble w Algae RED and BUBBLE??

    Your Skimmer pump looks new, was the skimmer recently added? If so make sure it is adjusted properly and I would do away with the canister filter the skimmer is all you need. canisters can become nitrate factories.

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