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  1. protein skimmers

    I have a Bullet 1 (and Like it) but I hear the Cadillac of skimmers is ETS
  2. Durso Standpipe

    Thanks for your reply Tony... I don't think it's #1 because the water level is higer than my slots. I'll try #2. I have Flex tubing coming down and around the inside of the sump.. 8O
  3. Durso Standpipe

    I was getting ready to try the Durso standpipe when I was wondering if this would actually solve my problem. My question is this to all of you out there that use it. Does it make noise at the sump? Right now I have an AGA over flow and it works "ok" but every few minutes a big air bubble goes...
  4. What do you use for controlling your Lights??

    they just don't seem to work with E-Ballasts... at least I couldn't get mine to.. 8)
  5. Please help with lighting

    I have a dual 400w HQI with 10ks in my 75 and boy is it bright 8O ... So bright it's like daylight in the evening.. I'm thinking of going down to either 2 175's or 2 250's...
  6. My 300g is Here :)))

    WoW 8O I know what you mean about splitting up expenses
  7. Overflow Gurgling....

    Hi all.. I have this very aggravating noise from my overflow. :twisted: My overflow goes down from the tank into my sump and every 20 or 30 seconds or so a big air bubble goes down and makes a big gurgling sound when the bubbles hit the sump!! What can I do? I have an AGA reef ready and there...
  8. Lost 10 gal of water on the floor!

    Sorry to hear about that.. I think we've all been there.. :roll:
  9. Remora skimmer questions

    I had a Remora 1) bubble by the connection of the pump and skimmer are normal.. at least for me they were. I also noticed a film would form on the top of the water. 2) if your waste isn't real dark or foam is "wet" then yes adjust. did you wash your container in hot water? It can warp it...
  10. Pump questions AmpMaster Vs. Iwaki

    I'm keeping my tank in the den so I need it quiet to.. How big shoul I get then? like a said before I have a Mak4 right now running my Bullet-1 and Return. it's flow rate is ~1100gph 2.5ft to skimmer and about 4ft return. I was looking at the AmpMaster 2100. Do you think that would be big...
  11. Pump questions AmpMaster Vs. Iwaki

    Also I was concerned with the head pressure of the Dolphin. I read that it doesn't do well under back pressure applications (i.e. Bullet-1 skimmer) Thanks again
  12. Pump questions AmpMaster Vs. Iwaki

    Well my Quiet One went out one and I sent it back for warranty. So I borrowed a MAK 4 from a friend and am using it for skimmer and return. I was using quiet one retrun and a Sen 900 for skimmer(Bullet-1). Anyway I like the MAK 4 it's doing a great job. I've noticed a 2-3 degree drop in...
  13. Getting a new pump..

    Well my Quiet One went out one and I sent it back for warranty. So I borrowed a MAK 4 from a friend and am using it for skimmer and return. I was using quiet one retrun and a Sen 900 for skimmer. Anyway I like the MAK 4 it's doing a great job. I've noticed a 2-3 degree drop in water temp...
  14. 9 for $99

    Thanks guys for all your input. I think I'm going to try and order 7 instead of 9 and see if they'll upgrad the size...
  15. 9 for $99

    Just wondering if any of you out there have ever done this from http://www.exoticfish.com? 1) Are they really small sizes? 2) is this too many at one time? My Tank is 75g 85# LR 100# sand Bullet-1 skimmer 20g sump Ph 8.2 Ca ~ 400 Temp 82 Currently have shrooms, Yellow Tank, damsel, and a...
  16. Staining Stand and Hood !

    if you can take the stand off and do it in the garage or something. I used a gel based stain. Then applied 3 coats of sealant.
  17. top off question

    I ran into this and thought my switch wasn't working. Then I realized I was creating a siphon. I ran the hose higher than the water souce to prevent it. I was thinking of putting a siphon break but I really didnt' know where to put it because the source level changes all the time. and if I...
  18. A few abstract macros of my tank (warning: big image files)

    Just add me to the list of impressed people! :D :D I love the detail 8O
  19. Algee Question, Please Help

    Are you using RO water? i
  20. Mega-Post: New SPS pics + growth seqs + new Dr Mac corals

    Nice Pics.. always love to see how things progress. I wish I had a digital camera. I often wonder if Mine are even growing.. Hard to notice when you see them everyday!! :P

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