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Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2008, 11:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 610
Posted By ret25yo
uhh well thanks for your opinion but I cant/wont...

uhh well thanks for your opinion but I cant/wont go out and buy 300lbs of marco rock.... would you suggest branch on bottom?
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2008, 05:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 610
Posted By ret25yo
yeah..re-doing it i would like it more open for...

yeah..re-doing it i would like it more open for corals to grow i can achieve the look with all my branch rock but question the top or bottom...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/06/2008, 11:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 610
Posted By ret25yo
aquascaping/branch vs. non (pics)

got a quastion whats the best way to aquascape a 72x36x24 when you have it filled with softies and you have alot of branch and alot of non branch?
should I do branch on bottom to increase the flow...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/06/2008, 09:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,718
Posted By ret25yo
also custom made... ...

also custom made...
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/ret25yo/sumpplumbing004.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/ret25yo/DSC00306.jpg
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/02/2008, 07:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 707
Posted By ret25yo
yes, very true ... my valves are mainly noise...

yes, very true ... my valves are mainly noise reduction (as my tank is silent (yes silent)
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/02/2008, 07:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 707
Posted By ret25yo
scott... dont let the setup pictures fool you.....

scott... dont let the setup pictures fool you.. those two valved drains are my MAIN drains(1.5") the other unrestricted is simply a backup drain to keep my tank from overflowing in case i do...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/02/2008, 05:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 707
Posted By ret25yo
Drains should never be restricted during normal...

Drains should never be restricted during normal operation. Doing so is a newbie mistake of which I was guilty of on my first system design.


help me out... why? are there extenuating...
Forum: LPS Keepers 01/02/2008, 04:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,921
Posted By ret25yo
maybe this looks better: ...

maybe this looks better:
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/ret25yo/kl020.jpg

these are coming from MH lighting and my tank is ATI t-5s so there high now but still acclimating
Forum: LPS Keepers 01/02/2008, 04:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,921
Posted By ret25yo
my new froggie 12+ heads new acclimation since...

my new froggie 12+ heads new acclimation since yesterday.
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/ret25yo/kl002.jpg
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/02/2008, 03:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 707
Posted By ret25yo
if you look closely i also have 3 valves...

if you look closely i also have 3 valves (different sump setup)
2 valve restgict the amount of (maintank flow) and another restrictes and controls the flow to and through the refuge......
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/02/2008, 03:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 707
Posted By ret25yo
i'm thoroughly confused now....lol maybe i didn't...

i'm thoroughly confused now....lol maybe i didn't read it right but why cant you restrict your drains?... id rather restrict my drains then put additional pressure on pumps that aren't made to handle...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/02/2008, 03:01 PM
Replies: 779
Views: 134,921
Posted By ret25yo
i'm pushing 1800 through my sump / refugium ...

i'm pushing 1800 through my sump / refugium

total water flow in tank is
2x 6100
2x 900 gph (1262)
and a single dart for now close loop

expantion room for one more (as you can see)
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/02/2008, 02:37 PM
Replies: 779
Views: 134,921
Posted By ret25yo
my sytem is dead silent (not kiding) i have to...

my sytem is dead silent (not kiding) i have to see the water to know it flowing.... I utilize 2x1262 for return pumps my drain is
2x 1.5" - to gate valves with a 1.5" backup drain.
the only thing...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/02/2008, 02:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,510
Posted By ret25yo
someone say GUTS???'' ...

someone say GUTS???''
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/ret25yo/tank064.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/ret25yo/sumpplumbing004.jpg
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/28/2007, 10:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,430
Posted By ret25yo
non of these fixtures listed has active...

non of these fixtures listed has active cooling... this is to be considered ..
for fit and finish ...ATI powermodule is perfect mine looks incredible as the tank is open with no canopy of course its...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/22/2007, 10:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 501
Posted By ret25yo
you WILL NOT hear the fans at all, I have an 8...

you WILL NOT hear the fans at all, I have an 8 bulb fixture with 4 fans and do not hear any at all. you will not be disapointed with the purchase.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/22/2007, 05:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,058
Posted By ret25yo
I run 4 - 20 amp circuits on my 270 i run 2...

I run 4 - 20 amp circuits on my 270
i run 2 darts
2 om4 ways
2 eheims 1262
ATI bubblemaster 250
2xtunze 6100 w/controller
2x 250w heaters
2xATI 36" powermodules 8bulb t-5
and plenty of extra...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/22/2007, 05:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 645
Posted By ret25yo
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/ret25yo/t...

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/ret25yo/tank065.jpg

I have yet to receive my other one as they are no longer in stock...lool but over all the best looking fixture i have ever dealt with...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 12/21/2007, 12:24 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,400
Posted By ret25yo
Great For Sale thread good job ..thats how you...

Great For Sale thread good job ..thats how you get stuff sold...lol good links and great products with competitive prices... good luck.
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 12/18/2007, 11:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 327
Posted By ret25yo
wow...bump because if this was the 8x39 id be all...

wow...bump because if this was the 8x39 id be all over it ,these are wonderful fixtures mine works incredibly and looks stunning.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/17/2007, 08:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 488
Posted By ret25yo
mine works wonders... on a 365 total volume tank...

mine works wonders... on a 365 total volume tank BM250

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/ret25yo/tank017.jpg

I just got the tank going so no livestock to put the puppy into overdrive but...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 11/18/2007, 11:39 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,579
Posted By ret25yo
now I was thinking of getting the GHLprofilux.......

now I was thinking of getting the GHLprofilux.... how easy is the set up and are there SMS capabilities and or LAN / Email functions?
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 11/18/2007, 12:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 897
Posted By ret25yo
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/ret25yo/D...

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/ret25yo/DSC00213.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/ret25yo/DSC00306.jpg

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc129/ret25yo/sumpplumbing004.jpg...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 11/17/2007, 03:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 897
Posted By ret25yo
I have a 270 72x36x24 2 x closed loops 2 x...

I have a 270 72x36x24
2 x closed loops
2 x sequence darts
2 x om 4-ways
125g custom sump / refugium
8 returns
2 Cl drains
2x main returns
2x main drains
1x backup drain
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/17/2007, 03:36 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,946
Posted By ret25yo
if the pumps go bad you can get a new one through...

if the pumps go bad you can get a new one through the manufacturer of the pumps --- sicce
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