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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2008, 09:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,026
Posted By MattG
did you try giving the pumps a good cleaning in...

did you try giving the pumps a good cleaning in vinegar?
Can you get the pumps running if you give the impeller a little push to get it started?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2008, 09:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 679
Posted By MattG
I have had mine for about 4 years now and its...

I have had mine for about 4 years now and its awesome! I have left at least a dozen times for a month at a time with no problems. If you keep the infra red eye clean it works beautifully. I would...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2008, 06:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 574
Posted By MattG
follow the instructions on the link i provided...

follow the instructions on the link i provided and your tank will be MUCH quieter
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/10/2008, 08:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,695
Posted By MattG
They are beautiful corals. Best of luck with...

They are beautiful corals. Best of luck with it......
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2008, 08:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 574
Posted By MattG
do you have a durso stand pipe installed or any...

do you have a durso stand pipe installed or any other silencer?
http://www.dursostandpipes.com/

How many GPH are you getting after head loss for your return?
Forum: Chemical Valley Reef Club 01/10/2008, 07:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,102
Posted By MattG
The programming on the aquacontroller is easy. I...

The programming on the aquacontroller is easy. I would not worry about that at all. If you have ANY programming experience it will be a breeze. It uses mainly simple if/then statements. Its...
Forum: Chemical Valley Reef Club 01/09/2008, 09:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,102
Posted By MattG
Phil where did you hear that neptune is adding a...

Phil where did you hear that neptune is adding a tunze controller to there systems? That would be awesome!

Neptune does currently offer the aquasurf which is a controller that is in competition...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/08/2008, 12:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 551
Posted By MattG
Just the plumbing involved and maintenance of the...

Just the plumbing involved and maintenance of the pumps. Even with tons of unions and valves i still get water everywhere. If you have a fish room the water mess becomes much less of a hassle.
...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/08/2008, 11:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 411
Posted By MattG
Iecaps are either all on or all off. You can use...

Iecaps are either all on or all off. You can use multiple ballasts though but that gets expensive. Other option is a dimmer for sunrise/sunset as previously mentioned.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/08/2008, 11:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 551
Posted By MattG
IMO closed loops are a huge pain in the butt. In...

IMO closed loops are a huge pain in the butt. In a smaller tank though it's worth it to keep the equipment out of sight. On a 60 gallon cube i would go with a closed loop.
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/07/2008, 03:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 623
Posted By MattG
Tank looks great. My only real suggestion would...

Tank looks great. My only real suggestion would be a background to cover up the wires :D
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/07/2008, 03:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 474
Posted By MattG
Should be just fine for a mixed tank.

Should be just fine for a mixed tank.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/07/2008, 02:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 260
Posted By MattG
Either way will work. If it were me I would do...

Either way will work. If it were me I would do skimmer/fuge/return because the skimmer removes the organics where the fuge just ties them up.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/07/2008, 02:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 642
Posted By MattG
If you already have the reactor i would just go...

If you already have the reactor i would just go that route but either would work just fine.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/07/2008, 02:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 526
Posted By MattG
Sounds like your corals are just fine. The...

Sounds like your corals are just fine. The encrusting is normal.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/07/2008, 02:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 238
Posted By MattG
Any info on Icecap 250 watt 10k DE bulb?

I was wondering if anyone uses an icecap 250 watt DE 10k bulb? If so do you have a picture of it lighting your tank? Also hows it look compared to other bulbs you have used?

thanks
Forum: Chemical Valley Reef Club 01/07/2008, 01:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,489
Posted By MattG
Yes. External and Re-circulating usually go...

Yes.

External and Re-circulating usually go hand in hand with needle wheel skimmers.
Forum: Chemical Valley Reef Club 01/07/2008, 01:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,489
Posted By MattG
I have an external but i have it running in my...

I have an external but i have it running in my sump in case of an overflow. I have not had it overflow a single time but i have heard of plenty of instances where externals have overflowed. If i...
Forum: Chemical Valley Reef Club 01/06/2008, 01:49 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,835
Posted By MattG
The pump that is used for autotopoff pumps...

The pump that is used for autotopoff pumps freshwater directly to the reactor. Then a piece of tubing goes from the reactor to your aquarium. As water is pumped into the reactor the same amount of...
Forum: Chemical Valley Reef Club 01/06/2008, 01:02 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,835
Posted By MattG
I use 1/2 a cup of carbon changed 2 times a...

I use 1/2 a cup of carbon changed 2 times a month. This is more then probably needed on my 30 cube. I would say the same would work well for you on a 90. You want to change the carbon somewhat...
Forum: Chemical Valley Reef Club 01/06/2008, 09:50 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,835
Posted By MattG
I would recommend basically what you said. ...

I would recommend basically what you said.

- A topoff unit will make life easy (osmolator would be my only recommendation here).

- A fluidized reactor - Not required but makes it easy to...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/05/2008, 09:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 529
Posted By MattG
I would look at maybe 20 astreas and 20 ceriths. ...

I would look at maybe 20 astreas and 20 ceriths. I also like hermit crabs and emerald crabs but many don't. A serpent star is also a good addition IMO.

All to often people add huge clean up...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/05/2008, 09:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 375
Posted By MattG
could be vermatid snails also. A picture of what...

could be vermatid snails also. A picture of what you have would help
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/05/2008, 09:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 568
Posted By MattG
looks like a nice tank.

looks like a nice tank.
Forum: Vendor Experiences 01/05/2008, 09:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,293
Posted By MattG
They are my favorite general dry goods vendor

They are my favorite general dry goods vendor
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