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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/12/2008, 01:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,760
Posted By chris4869
Your cup is too low. You might want to find a way...

Your cup is too low. You might want to find a way to raise it by .5"-1". I had one a while back and it was skimming really wet too. I'd tried using pins, clips, etc and they always end up falling...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/12/2008, 12:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,021
Posted By chris4869
I replaced my Mag pump three times so far in a...

I replaced my Mag pump three times so far in a year. IMO the Eheim pump is cheaper in the long run.

I like using vinyl tubing on smaller tank. It absorbs vibration a lot better than hard pvc.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/12/2008, 12:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,550
Posted By chris4869
You can T off the return line and divert some of...

You can T off the return line and divert some of the water back into the sump. You can also install a valve to reduce the flow going back to the display tank.

Do you see bubbles going into the...
Forum: SPS Keepers 01/11/2008, 11:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,866
Posted By chris4869
Don't worry. Your oversize skimmer will keep it...

Don't worry. Your oversize skimmer will keep it in check. I'm running a low nutrient tank, and I have to feed more to keep the color from fading.
Forum: SPS Keepers 01/11/2008, 09:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,866
Posted By chris4869
Feed more.

Feed more.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2008, 12:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 828
Posted By chris4869
Skimmer. Don't even think about running an SPS...

Skimmer. Don't even think about running an SPS tank with only a refugium. You can have both if you get an external protein skimmer.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/05/2008, 03:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 395
Posted By chris4869
1) is it better with a 1" injector on this pump? ...

1) is it better with a 1" injector on this pump?
* It's slightly better than the 3/4" injector, but nothing spectacluar. I'm running mine with a 1" injector.

2) my water level is quite a bit...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/05/2008, 02:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 282
Posted By chris4869
Try creating something like the Nurce...

Try creating something like the Nurce (http://www.aqualan.com/photo.html). I think it'll be perfect for your nano.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/05/2008, 02:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 919
Posted By chris4869
Try placing a mouse pad under the pump to see if...

Try placing a mouse pad under the pump to see if it'll help otherwise I think you might need to sell the external pump and get an internal one like an Eheim. It can be used externally too. Cutting...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/02/2008, 12:40 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,022
Posted By chris4869
IMO spend the extra money and get the Eheim 1262.

IMO spend the extra money and get the Eheim 1262.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/31/2007, 10:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 404
Posted By chris4869
Don't get the Mag7. Get the <B>Mag9.5</B> or even...

Don't get the Mag7. Get the <B>Mag9.5</B> or even better the <B>Eheim 1262</B>.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/31/2007, 10:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 605
Posted By chris4869
ReefGeek (http://www.reefgeek.com/) has them.

ReefGeek (http://www.reefgeek.com/) has them.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/28/2007, 10:48 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,182
Posted By chris4869
I bought one, set it, and totally forget that I...

I bought one, set it, and totally forget that I even have one running. I guess it's not that fun owning one. :D

For those who make their own two part solution, have you tried making it more...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/26/2007, 01:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 630
Posted By chris4869
It will not work. The Mag7 can't create the...

It will not work. The Mag7 can't create the siphon to draw the water over the tank.

Have you consider replacing the Mag7 with an Eheim pump?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/26/2007, 12:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,540
Posted By chris4869
I would stick with the 75 gpd. The 100 gpd is not...

I would stick with the 75 gpd. The 100 gpd is not as efficient.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/26/2007, 12:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 465
Posted By chris4869
Second vote on the Eheim 1262 ...

Second vote on the Eheim 1262
http://www.marinedepot.com/IMD/250/EH1262/EH1262_1.jpg
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/26/2007, 12:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 533
Posted By chris4869
I think you're okay. The siphon will break after...

I think you're okay. The siphon will break after 2" of water is removed from the tank unless 2" is too much.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/26/2007, 12:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 789
Posted By chris4869
I think it can, but I'm not 100% sure until I see...

I think it can, but I'm not 100% sure until I see it at work. :)

You might need to lookup the "Hysteresis" function from the manual...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/26/2007, 12:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 366
Posted By chris4869
IMO I would go with #3. The TDS meter and the...

IMO I would go with #3. The TDS meter and the pressure guage (not on option #2) can be a life saver. They tell me when to change the filter, or when the filter is malfunctioning. My old crappy Costco...
Forum: SPS Keepers 12/26/2007, 12:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,304
Posted By chris4869
Nice work. It looks so much better now.

Nice work. It looks so much better now.
Forum: SPS Keepers 12/24/2007, 04:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 931
Posted By chris4869
It'll be exhausting, but I think your rough plan...

It'll be exhausting, but I think your rough plan is a solid one. What are you using to keep the water airated for the corals? I supplemented my power head with a MaxiJet with the airline attached for...
Forum: SPS Keepers 12/24/2007, 01:33 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,213
Posted By chris4869
neyugn0w01, Thanks for the 4 awesome frags!...

neyugn0w01,
Thanks for the 4 awesome frags! The Cypastreas are already encrusting the rocks. My bro and I didn't know you threw in the monti either.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/23/2007, 11:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 714
Posted By chris4869
You might have a defective probe. My AC Jr PH...

You might have a defective probe. My AC Jr PH probe went through the same thing. Try to keep it away from electrical equipments.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/22/2007, 01:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 586
Posted By chris4869
Alex, The difference is huge between the Mag7...

Alex,
The difference is huge between the Mag7 (700 gph) and an Eheim 1262 (900 gph). It'll give your skimmer the needed pressure.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/20/2007, 11:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 586
Posted By chris4869
Check out the AquaC Club...

Check out the AquaC Club (http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=594995&perpage=25&pagenumber=1) for additional help.

This is an old picture of my skimmer in action.
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