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Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 07:34 PM
Replies: 16
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Posted By heyfredyourhat
okay I have an eheim 1262 which I think is around...

okay I have an eheim 1262 which I think is around 900GPH. So I estimate about 500gph through the drain, which is 1.5". I think my troubles are in the 1.5" drain. Or maybe my dursos aren't quiet...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 07:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,383
Posted By heyfredyourhat
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff157/heyfredyo...

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff157/heyfredyourhat/LargerOverflowbox.jpg

that is what i have, but to keep things dead quiet and the water level higher i restrict the drain a bit....

also...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 07:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,383
Posted By heyfredyourhat
another thing then...The protein buildup and gunk...

another thing then...The protein buildup and gunk buildup will rise to the surface??
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 07:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,383
Posted By heyfredyourhat
i will fix it then. It has always been on my...

i will fix it then. It has always been on my list of to do's, it has just been put off like most things around here! But things have slowed down now so off to the shop i go!
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 07:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,383
Posted By heyfredyourhat
i have 2 overflow boxes, one is higher up than...

i have 2 overflow boxes, one is higher up than the other(emergency drain). I do restrict the one drain because it can handle more than my return pump can produce, and if i restrict it it becomes...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 07:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 888
Posted By heyfredyourhat
heyfredyourhat

heyfredyourhat
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 07:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,383
Posted By heyfredyourhat
Any ideas otherwise

Any ideas otherwise
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 06:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 888
Posted By heyfredyourhat
side note...whats ure gamertag? i play cod4 too

side note...whats ure gamertag? i play cod4 too
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 06:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,383
Posted By heyfredyourhat
hmmm.. i think you misunderstand. The top of my...

hmmm.. i think you misunderstand. The top of my overflow box sits about 1" below the water line. If i move the box up 7/8" will i get better surface skimming??
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 06:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 888
Posted By heyfredyourhat
i like this idea, i wish i did it that way... ...

i like this idea, i wish i did it that way...

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff157/heyfredyourhat/overflowtopview.jpg
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 06:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,383
Posted By heyfredyourhat
So literally skimming or not?? I would think it...

So literally skimming or not?? I would think it doesnt matter, but i am also no expert!
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 06:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,383
Posted By heyfredyourhat
Surface skimming and overflow box???

This has been something I have thought about fixing for a few months now. Since I have no life in my tank yet, I figured if it needs fixing nows a good time to do it.

So my overflow box was...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 06:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 638
Posted By heyfredyourhat
I think if you are using valves, you should stick...

I think if you are using valves, you should stick with 1". I have 1.5" and 1" drains on my tank.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 05:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,458
Posted By heyfredyourhat
I went to alot of work deciding on my skimmer. ...

I went to alot of work deciding on my skimmer. But let me save you the hassle, its like "ezcompany" stated get an H&S you wont be dissapointed.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 01:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,458
Posted By heyfredyourhat
Check out Fins reef they sell good skimmers. ...

Check out Fins reef they sell good skimmers. This is sort of an unofficial order 1. Bubble King 2.H&S OR Deltec 3. Well there are just too many to know which one, but euroreef seems decent...
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Forum: New to the Hobby 01/10/2008, 10:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 610
Posted By heyfredyourhat
hmmm...TTT

hmmm...TTT
Forum: The Lounge 01/10/2008, 01:51 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,657
Posted By heyfredyourhat
At that price I'd buy two of em....

At that price I'd buy two of em....
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/10/2008, 01:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 610
Posted By heyfredyourhat
When to start the fuge

When should i start running my fuge?? Should it go during the cycle or wait until the cycle is over?? I have water flowing through it now, but no macroalgea yet...
thanks
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/10/2008, 01:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,102
Posted By heyfredyourhat
I use dual dursos, works very well, dead silent. ...

I use dual dursos, works very well, dead silent. But it took some tweaking to get the water hitting the sump to quiet down, but it is possible. I found trial and error to be my best friend during...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/08/2008, 09:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 591
Posted By heyfredyourhat
I read until the "perhaps I'll try to build one...

I read until the "perhaps I'll try to build one myself" part. I think if you haven't built a tank before and if its one of that magnitude it is better left to the professionals.

IMO tanks are by...
Forum: The Lounge 01/06/2008, 12:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,367
Posted By heyfredyourhat
A huge plus for the 360 because of xbox live. I...

A huge plus for the 360 because of xbox live. I know its like 50 bucks a year or something but it has a way better interface than the ps network.

With XBL you can see your friends, what games...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/06/2008, 01:01 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,061
Posted By heyfredyourhat
We have it very good here. Six cents per KWH. We...

We have it very good here. Six cents per KWH. We just moved into our new home this summer, and we get billed every 2 months, I think we average about 50$$ per month. Actually the last bill was 160...
Forum: The Lounge 01/05/2008, 04:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 497
Posted By heyfredyourhat
I am in the same boat. While watching TV last...

I am in the same boat. While watching TV last night the wife informed me that there is water everywhere in the spare room...Usually it comes from the fish tank, so this was a surprise. There wasn't...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/31/2007, 01:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 382
Posted By heyfredyourhat
My 120 was stoerd for 6months on its end. So far...

My 120 was stoerd for 6months on its end. So far i see no problems, other than a mild scratch.
Forum: The Lounge 12/31/2007, 01:08 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,532
Posted By heyfredyourhat
oh yeah slipstream, i have 3 bags of aragonite...

oh yeah slipstream, i have 3 bags of aragonite that i can barter with! One is the 1-2mm i think, and the other 2 are sugar sized.
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