DragonDiver

you could build one which is actually fairly cheap, but does require a bit of research. Juiceman uses these led's on his tank if I'm not mistaken. http://www.evolutionledlight.com/

Hey guys need a sump for my 75 gallon, I bought a skimmer a little bit too big for the one I have right now haha I have tons of tanks I xan trade as well as a twenty gallon sump so just lmk!

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Tapatalk is awesome helps me load the forum much faster so i can peek at it while im at school haha

this is the whole skimmer The only thing that I didnt follow instructions for was the water outlet pipe as the pipe it tells me to use adds a good 8inches and I have to be able to fit this inside my sump! this is the water inlet notsure if it is good or messed up because the picture for it shows a nozzle on the end but I dont have one so yeah!

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I think i figured out how to put the skimmer together can I get someones input on this it says to use the b pipe in a really weird place because its super long so slightly confused

Its A DNW 150 Reef Octopus recirculating Skimmer goes for about 278 online got a sweet deal on it! Looked at this thing in the box and its pretty big but thats probably just me haha

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Hey Guys! sorry I haven't updated in a while honestly nothing to really update about haha, finally got a skimmer from Chris (0ozarkawater) and just ordered the ro/di unit plus salt and some carbon from BRS. I am going to be running the Chinese LED's that jakedoza used due to the reduced cost and from what I hear good performance, they are alot smaller in person! Anyways just wanted to drop by and update the post will post pics of the skimmer tommorow, will probably have to upgrade stand and sump due to the size but I have plenty of spare tanks around I'm sure i can figure out something. Have a job so I have some income trickling in finally. (I'm a lifeguard)! sorry about the long post just had to get that all out of my system!

Pmd

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Well if it changes with temperature it *might* be a co2/O2 issue because temperature affects the solubility of gases in solution... But thats complete spitballing Im super new so yeah haha

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Yeah I really want to! Its the first Saturday of the year I havent had a lacrosse game so I will definitely try,my dads doing a photoshoot in San Marcos so Ill probably ride down there with him!

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After talking it over with Timfish I have decided to go with two 24 led solderless kits from RapidLED, with a mix of RBs, blues, CWs and NWs and it will also be dimmable!

You may still need to run carbon and GFO. GFO is great for reducing PO4. Most nutrient control methods are very good at reducing NO3, but not so much for PO4. You will just need to monitor and see how effective it is.

Many coral use forms of chemical warfare to compete or defend against other coral. Carbon is a good way of keeping this in check. .

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So if I ran a refugium I wouldnt need to run carbon and GFO because the macro and all the other various plants and animals will take that up naturally right?

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Right! , I'm planning on a mixed reef!

I think Patrick is asking what you are planing on putting in the tank.

Awesome! I'll see if prof wants to do mine and if not I'll try and see if anyone else wants to do it! thanks for the heads up!

Wait, I haven't put any water in yet, it's still bone dry . By Biotheme do you mean choosing between the natural way and the artificial way? Beause I will probably go the mechanical/artificial way.

I'm unfortunately not that handy with tools, so definitely have to get it drilled by someone else. It looks like euro brace is the way to go, Do you know anyone who could eurobrace and drill it?

Right! forgot to mention I have a 20H sump that will be running carbon and GFO along with a skimmer and a refugium

Finally got my dream tank! Sorry about pic quality, from my phone. I decided to post this a little early so I could get some opinions on what I should do. One big thing is I'm debating whether or not I should buy an led fixture or just make my own, which is cheaper. I also need help with the overflows, should it be two overflows and 1 return? how far apart? Any help you7 give would be greatly appreciated!

Excellent, now just need to get some funds... Thanks for doing this by the way!

Sweet! Do you think maybe we could meet up somewhere? extreme southwest austin sounds a little to far for me (actually my dad he does all the driving ) but I would really appreciate it if i could get it from you! do you think I could get some macros too?

So I came upon this website called Indo-Pacific Sea Farms, and they sell a refugium startup kit for 99.95, is this worth the money? http://ipsf.com/refugiumstartup.html was thinking about using it in my lagoon!

dang wish I had the money i would buy this in a heartbeat!