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DaddyTLi

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Wolffman64 said:
I'm going to try exactly with my Reef Angel as well. All circulation pumps will be on 1 power strip, that will connect to one output on the RA. Can't see any reason to control the power individually, but I will definitely control the wave patterns individually for the WP-40 with the RA, with automatic wave patterns different time of the day.

I will try and gut the power drawer, but I'm hesitating a bit.....
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I wouldn't gut it. Is just the right side of the drawer that Nob35 removed the power strip and control switches. Could RA fit on one side?

Tom
 
Choff

Choff

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In case you have not played with it yet each stock power strip is held in place by 4 screws. Then they just slide right out. Very easy to pull them in and out if you change your mind.

...stupid auto correct
 
Wolffman64

Wolffman64

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It's a real struggle to fit everything in, and I have no use for any of the stock stuff in the drawer, so I have to gut it. I discovered yesterday that it's pretty good to disconnect external power before you put your hand in there, got a big electrical shock from an exposed wire by the switches in the box..... :doh::banghead:
 
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DaddyTLi

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Wolffman64 said:
...I discovered yesterday that it's pretty good to disconnect external power before you put your hand in there, got a big electrical shock from an exposed wire by the switches in the box..... :doh::banghead:
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Ouch. That was a "shock". They use 220 volts down under? Thanks for the tip.

Tom

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DaddyTLi

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The dual media reactor is not working as I thought. I have a dedicated pump for these reactors. But I notice the output flow decrease over time. Anyone have this problem? I clean it not long ago and after a week, bam, low flow. I purchased the SpectraPure's dual reactor.

Tom
 
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Newjack

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DaddyTLi said:
The dual media reactor is not working as I thought. I have a dedicated pump for these reactors. But I notice the output flow decrease over time. Anyone have this problem? I clean it not long ago and after a week, bam, low flow. I purchased the SpectraPure's dual reactor.

Tom
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what pump model is it?
 
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Nob35

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I have the same reactor and have had the same problem with GFO. I believe it gets compacted over time and does not let water flow. I only use it for carbon now. I run GFO in a innovative marine minimax media reactor now and have less problems.
 
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DaddyTLi

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I made linguine with red clam sauce this weekend. The little neck clams was small and I decided to put one in the tank. The clam opened up in about 1/2 hour. In the morning the clam dug down the sand-bed.

Tom
 
Wolffman64

Wolffman64

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DaddyTLi said:
I made linguine with red clam sauce this weekend. The little neck clams was small and I decided to put one in the tank. The clam opened up in about 1/2 hour. In the morning the clam dug down the sand-bed.

Tom
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Where in the tank did you put the linguine? I will try this with my Bolognese next time as well.....
 
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DaddyTLi said:
I made linguine with red clam sauce this weekend. The little neck clams was small and I decided to put one in the tank. The clam opened up in about 1/2 hour. In the morning the clam dug down the sand-bed.

Tom
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That's awesome!
 
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DaddyTLi

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Ok... The family is heading out for the week. No tank sitter this time. So I purchased a slim 1.5 gal liquid container to route the skimmer's waste. It only cost $5 at walmart.



Tom
 
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DaddyTLi

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DianaKay said:
How did the week without a tank sitter work out? Hope all is well :thumbup:
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Yep, all is well. Maybe a 1/4 full.

The strange thing is my second glider goby disappeared. The two were getting big and "happy". a couple of weeks before vacation, the first one disappeared. Then after I return from vacation, the second one is gone. I thought maybe they are hiding in the pvc pipe home. But the I notice the firefish goby has taken over the pipe, which mean the glider's are not in there. I had them almost since the tank started. :cry1: What are life expectancy of fishes?

Tom
 
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Tom, fishes are strange and frustrating at times. Last week I was overjoyed when a fish I thought was missing reappeared after a month plus of hiding. This week I'm gutted that middas blenny to a leap of faith and found the algae is not greener on the other side of the glass.
 
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nanoreefing4fun

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sorry to hear... :( hope they are just hiding and re-appear some fish live a long time I believe RS member paulb has a clownfish that is over 20 years old
 
DianaKay

DianaKay

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Sorry you have fish missing :(
How do you feel about replacing them after a given amount of time?
 
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