i would like some ideas on the best way to use a mag 18 on a 90 gal aga reefready. the pump will be used external and will run my skimmer too. i dont want the pump to fill up the overflow and flood the place. maybe a vertical spraybar in both back corners? should i use both holes in the...
although most people dont use bioballs, i have successfully used them for over a year with no problems. i have about 4-5 gallons worth of balls in my sump area where water trickles over them 24/7. i have an anenome, mushrooms, and a clam plus 6 fish in my 90 gal. all water parameters stay...
im glad my screwup can help you out. good luck in setting up your new money pit. and by the way, be sure to come to this site for info first, therefore you can get what you need, and not what the lfs wants to sell you.
hello all, i think i finally realized what is wrong with my mag 18 on my 90 gallon. I used 1/2"plumbing.!!!!!! i cant believe it!!! i am so stupid... the little giant uses 1/2" plumbing and i just continued using it for the mag 18. the mag 18 has a 3/4" outlet and they recommed at least 1"...
well i cleaned the pump inside and out. i then hooked up 1.5" flex tubing to the pump outlet and ran it. the output appeared to be alot. i did all this outside in a 5 gallon bucket. i am using 3/4" flex and pvc in my plumbing. maybe i need to upgrade to bigger plumbing even though the...
i have a 90 gallon reef ready with one corner overflow. currently running a little giant 3mdsc rated at 750 gph. i aquired a mag 18 pump which i ran inline since the plumbing was already there. the decrease in water volume was incredible. there are only 2 90 degree bends in the plumbing and...
