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11/22/2007, 11:20 AM
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Yes, I push the sponge all the way down, but there are plastic pieces running along the bottom of the inside of the baffle, holding the sponge up above those slots. The sponge mostly floats up to the top of the baffle anyway......
 Any other ideas? Joe
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11/22/2007, 11:40 AM
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Wow. My sponge will float one way. The other way if I push it down it stays down. Maybe your sponge is different. Is it the one that came with the sump? My next trip to That Fish Place I will check out the oceanic replacement sponges.
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11/22/2007, 11:45 AM
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Jeremy,
Thanks for the quick responses! Yes, my sponge is the original one that came with the sump. I'm not sure it would matter if it stayed down at the bottom of the overflow anyway. The water, and those micro-bubbles, still are able to flow through those slots at the bottom of the baffle. Joe
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11/22/2007, 05:58 PM
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Sorry I couldn't help ya. It seems like there's alot of local reefers in the area. Maybe sometime we could do a That Fish Place run with some local guys or gals. Jeremy |
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11/22/2007, 07:41 PM
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11/23/2007, 07:15 AM
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Thanks Jeremy! Yes, let's do a TFP run soon, and thanks for the help on the sump. I'm going to check the replacement sump sponges at TFP, like you said.  Joe
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11/23/2007, 07:27 AM
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DB06, Many people here on R/C use them......Here is the link to buy online, but I typed in my zip code and found a local dealer in Lancaster that had them for $ 29.99. By the way, thank you for your sevice to our Country!!! http://www.americandj.com/product.as...ks_Controllers Joe
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11/23/2007, 07:40 AM
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usmc121581, Thanks for your service to our Country!!!  I haven't made it down to Baltimore yet, but I plan to check that place sometime. Last Friday morning, I passed some Military Hummers on Route 83 North, in Maryland. It looked like they were going on maneuvers. You weren't in one of them, were you? Joe
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11/23/2007, 07:56 AM
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Joe
No that might have been the Army doing something. I work on a Army base and sometimes dont understand the things they do. LOL. One day I might travel to Allentown. I hear theres a pretty good LFS up there. I forgot the name. Also I like to say its nice to see there are people within a short driving distance that are into reef keeping cant find them done here, and that still support the military.
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11/28/2007, 04:41 PM
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Hey New to the reef,
I was at That Fish Place today, and I checked their replacement sponges for the Oceanic sumps. All three sizes are the same either way you turn them. I don't know what kind of sponge came with yours. "turbonegro" and "dwead" (both R/C'rs), were at my place on Tuesday, and they advised me to get rid of the sponge, and fill the sump up with alot more water. Joe
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11/28/2007, 04:44 PM
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DB06,
You're welcome! You'll love them, I guarantee it!!!!! Joe
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11/28/2007, 05:52 PM
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Hey Joe, Nothing wrong with using sponges, it definitely keeps microbubbles down to a minimum so none returns to the tank. But you need to rinse them out weekly along with your collection cup cleaning. If you get lazy, the sponge becomes a nitrate factory, then you really need that denitrator. I also agree that your sump water level should be higher. When your pumps are running, I would increase the sump water level to 1" above the pump partition, at the very most. No real need to have it any higher than that.
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11/30/2007, 07:35 PM
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I went to TFP Wednesday, and picked up four Green Chromis. Everything is looking good, parameter-wise, so far.
I don't usually buy their fish, but my favorite shop, Tony's Tropical Fish, retired. I have to think about how I'm going to elevate my rocks, before I get anymore, also.[IMG]  [/IMG] [IMG]  [/IMG] [IMG]  [/IMG] Joe
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11/30/2007, 08:10 PM
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Joe good choice on the green chromis as a starter fish. I left a message with my friend about the rock. Did you put more water in your sump? Bobby |
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11/30/2007, 08:30 PM
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You know I've been kicking that idea around and just use a filter sock. Thanks |
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11/30/2007, 08:47 PM
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I'm mixing the saltwater now, to increase the level in the sump around 2~3 inches above the baffle. Then I'll remove the sponge. I placed a bag of carbon in the baffle yesterday. I think I'll take your advice and get a phosban reactor, and one to also run carbon in, as this bag leaves alot to be desired. The damn carbon floats, and that is a pain!  By the way, Bobby, I also took your recommendation and threw in four red-legged hermits. I wanted scarlet-reef, but they had just sold out. Joe
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11/30/2007, 08:51 PM
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Yea, I am taking turbonegro's and dweab's advice, and getting rid of the sponge and raising the water level. When you stop and think about it, more water is a GOOD thing! Joe
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11/30/2007, 08:56 PM
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We'll meet up one of these days. Good to have you along! Joe
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11/30/2007, 09:01 PM
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It's a 48 inch Current Outer Orbit Pro 2 X 250 watt T-5 combo unit. I love this light, but the fans are a little loud. I may look into replacing them.http://www.current-usa.com/outerorbithqit5ho.html Joe
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