How long do you guys run your protein skimmer for?

Just wondering if you guys run your skimmers 24/7 or do you guys turn them off from time to time. if so, for how long and why? I had mine running for a week straight. Got some thick and...

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Posted by on 6 July 2006

Like Turbelle Streams? Check this pump out!

I was just about to order the Turbelle 6000 when I came upon the upcoming Vortec pumps. They look awesome and should cost less than the Turbelle! Check out the features on these babies! Via FishGeeks...

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Posted by on 13 January 2006

Fishy Skybridge

Back in my FOLR+cheato days, I built this up to link my 90gal with my 55gal. The fish really seemed to love it, many would take the trip back and forth about 50-100+ times a day. They would actaully have...

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Posted by on 13 January 2006

Tank and manifold design

Could you give me some input as to what you think about this design? The top half is looking at the manifold from above.The bottom half is the tank from the back. I've just drawn the plumbing leading down to...

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Posted by on 13 January 2006

Suspended particles

When I blow off my rocks in my 20g, I get a ton of suspended particles floating around. Would a power filter help out with this problem? I run a CPR backpack skimmer, but it doesn't get a lot of...

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Posted by on 9 January 2006

Power Backup

How To Make a Power Back-Up Unit from a UPS and a 12 Volt Battery All too often the power can go out for many reasons, and at any time. To protect yourself from the possible loss of animals...

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Posted by on 6 January 2006