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Forum: Greater Minnesota Reef Society 01/12/2008, 01:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,536
Posted By Mr James
....where are we having it again?? Let's pick a...

....where are we having it again?? Let's pick a place too. I can host again.... Should have my Calcium Reactor running by then and maybe have some SPS frags by then. Probably even my refugium. ...
Forum: Greater Minnesota Reef Society 01/12/2008, 01:24 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,567
Posted By Mr James
A recirc and in sump are two different features...

A recirc and in sump are two different features of a skimmer. On my 75g, i had my skimmer outside of the sump and my closed loop pump sitting next to it. So, a recirc isn't necessarily better, just...
Forum: Greater Minnesota Reef Society 01/11/2008, 04:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,536
Posted By Mr James
After the week I had, I say we meet at a bar!! ...

After the week I had, I say we meet at a bar!! I've got the first round!!

Seriously, I was hoping for a Feb date. Maybe go every other month during the winter.
Forum: Greater Minnesota Reef Society 01/11/2008, 04:29 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,567
Posted By Mr James
Val The guessing game is done. Get the MR-1 with...

Val The guessing game is done. Get the MR-1 with a GenX PCX-40 pump and you will be fine!! There, you can keep the tank now!! If you don't like it, sell it and research again later.

EDIT: ...
Forum: Greater Minnesota Reef Society 01/11/2008, 04:22 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,567
Posted By Mr James
There are many different types of skimmers. All...

There are many different types of skimmers. All are pretty much named after the way the water mixes with the air. I am going to give you brand names and you can do the legwork. Check with all of...
Forum: Greater Minnesota Reef Society 01/11/2008, 01:26 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,567
Posted By Mr James
What am I going to do with you two huh?? ...

What am I going to do with you two huh??

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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/11/2008, 10:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 981
Posted By Mr James
For an SPS dominated tank, I would upgrade the...

For an SPS dominated tank, I would upgrade the skimmer like you said and go with a Sequence Dart for the closed loop.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/11/2008, 09:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,192
Posted By Mr James
Couldn't agree more!! I always bump up my hole...

Couldn't agree more!! I always bump up my hole openings at least another 1/4". My return pump is a 1"in/1" out. The drain in the sump is 1.5" and necks down to 1" right befoire the pump. Get that...
Forum: Greater Minnesota Reef Society 01/10/2008, 07:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,413
Posted By Mr James
I like your aquascaping!! How far off the ground...

I like your aquascaping!! How far off the ground is it in the hot tub room?? What are the dims of the tank?? What ray is that??
Forum: Greater Minnesota Reef Society 01/10/2008, 07:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 901
Posted By Mr James
I am sorry to hear about the shrimp. He will be...

I am sorry to hear about the shrimp. He will be missed!!
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 01/10/2008, 05:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,492
Posted By Mr James
Ooops, then ignore my PM. Good luck on the...

Ooops, then ignore my PM. Good luck on the Deltec. I hear issues with parts replacements.
Forum: Greater Minnesota Reef Society 01/10/2008, 05:37 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,567
Posted By Mr James
That's a good question. Let me know what you...

That's a good question. Let me know what you find out.


EDIT:

Because I like you Val:

http://www.euro-reef.com/oldskimmermodelspecs.shtml
...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2008, 05:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,553
Posted By Mr James
I am sitting in 7.5" of water in the sump and my...

I am sitting in 7.5" of water in the sump and my bubbles break half way up the neck.
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 01/10/2008, 01:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,629
Posted By Mr James
I'll take the 2 x MJ600's, if you split it up,...

I'll take the 2 x MJ600's, if you split it up, for sure.

And I am interested in the Koralia Wavemaker. Is this the controller or simply a powerhead??

Regardless, can you PM me a quote for...
Forum: Greater Minnesota Reef Society 01/10/2008, 01:44 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,567
Posted By Mr James
This is what I may use fopr a closed loop on my...

This is what I may use fopr a closed loop on my system (and this one os for sale)... I have the same pump setting next to my tank ready to be plumbed in an "over-the-back" closed loop configuration....
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2008, 01:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,553
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Forum: Greater Minnesota Reef Society 01/10/2008, 01:33 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,567
Posted By Mr James
You have 85 posts as of this response. Use the...

You have 85 posts as of this response. Use the search function on the word Calcium Reactor both here on RC and Google.

Or see here: Simple Google search is all it takes!!...
Forum: Greater Minnesota Reef Society 01/10/2008, 01:21 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,567
Posted By Mr James
The Aqua C and now this one?? You jump around...

The Aqua C and now this one?? You jump around quyite a bit!! I had an MR-1 powered by a Mag12 (I'd recommend a different pump though) on my 75g reef many years ago. Ran like a champ!!! Be sure to...
Forum: Greater Minnesota Reef Society 01/10/2008, 10:02 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,567
Posted By Mr James
So which skimmer are you going with?? The ER, BM...

So which skimmer are you going with?? The ER, BM or the Aqua C?? That guy ran it on a 55g reef, that would be an indication for me.
Forum: Greater Minnesota Reef Society 01/10/2008, 09:42 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,567
Posted By Mr James
I did the same thing, went insane. I searched...

I did the same thing, went insane. I searched for a better part of a month. First it was H&S, then Deltec, then Euro-Reef, then back to MRC, then BM's, then back the MRC...... You get the picture....
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 01/09/2008, 09:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,183
Posted By Mr James
Must post price or it will be removed....

Must post price or it will be removed....
Forum: Greater Minnesota Reef Society 01/09/2008, 09:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,027
Posted By Mr James
Be careful of Deltec pumps. Lots of bad press...

Be careful of Deltec pumps. Lots of bad press going around about lack of parts and stuff like that. Look at the Deltec forum and see if it applies to your Kalk Rx. Personally, I am staying my...
Forum: Greater Minnesota Reef Society 01/09/2008, 08:38 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,567
Posted By Mr James
On all my previous systems, I ran MRC skimmers...

On all my previous systems, I ran MRC skimmers and calcium reactors. On my last tank in Florida (180g lots of SPS), I ran an MR-2 powered by a GenX-55HP (not horsepower).

Seen here (MR-2 on top...
Forum: Greater Minnesota Reef Society 01/09/2008, 05:06 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,567
Posted By Mr James
You sent me a PM on it. That is another reason...

You sent me a PM on it. That is another reason why I suggest you post things here and not use PM's. Besides, others can comment and learn from our open discussions.

NO MORE PM'S !!!!
Forum: Greater Minnesota Reef Society 01/09/2008, 05:05 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,567
Posted By Mr James
Here is a quote from a different thread that may...

Here is a quote from a different thread that may help you decide which skimmer NOT to get. The tank in question is a 58g Ocreanic (exactly what I have).

I totally agree that the ASMS are junk...
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