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  1. trivan

    Internal or External Pump?

    Thanks. I'm don't think I'm too worried about leaking as once plumbed and everything is running, I don't see many people saying that the bulk head or pump suddenly starts to leak. The thing I was thinking is it's really one less thing to clean. When I took apart my 45 cube the pump was...
  2. trivan

    Internal or External Pump?

    I'm thinking/planning the build again and I have a return pump which can be run internal or external. Excluding heat and potential leaks what other factors/opinions for a external verses internal pump. I was leaning internal and now thinking external.... Thanks!
  3. trivan

    Would you rather have a calcium reactor or........

    I use to dose and switched over to a Calc reactor as I sometimes travel a lot for work. Although, I was able to set up a gallon at a time on a doser, I would always forget to refill it before a trip. Calc if done with the proper set up and controllers to monitor pH levels is more of a set and...
  4. trivan

    Calcium reactor info please

    Save yourself the headache and make sure you get the following regulator regardless of the reactor: http://www.aquariumplants.com/CarbonDoser_Electronic_Co2_Regulator_p/co2.htm If you do a 10 min search on it, it's hands down the best and problem free regulator used. There are a few threads...
  5. trivan

    I Ate an Iguana in St. Martin

    Sea Turtles are on the US endangered species and protected. I guess Antigua doesn't follow it.
  6. trivan

    Totally confused on pluming

    Water is not static or serial in nature, so it will turn over just due to the fact it will mix. Same concept as a skimmer, not all your return water is going through the skimmer, but over time all parts will get skimmed.
  7. trivan

    Totally confused on pluming

    I'm not really following your description, but I would have all the Water from the DT Gravity feed to the other items, an then a return from the sump to the DT. The other option maybe feed all the other items with a separate pump gravity feed back to the sump.
  8. trivan

    New 420 gal Plus reef tank build in m y sunroom

    This sounds great and a massive build. Don't worry about the Apex, there is a lot of support. I think people try to tackle the fun stuff such as lighting profiles first, before understanding the basics. Do the simple things, pumps, heaters, float switches and when comfortable with that go...
  9. trivan

    Heading to the Georgia Aquarium this weekend

    Now just have to wait till someone here can build a tank with it part of the ceiling, while the picture shows the relative size, it's really hard to believe how big these tanks are. The family is already saying they want to go back. Next time, will do the behind the scenes tour and the dive...
  10. trivan

    New tank

    Really nice set up. I could only dream of getting a tank that large in my house. I'll be following along.
  11. trivan

    Mike's Dream Build

    I posted this in another thread on skimmers but here is the one that I'll be running: It's a 30" LifeReef which I will probably be running the Mag12 paired with it as a internal. The build quality is very good. I can't wait till get this wet.
  12. trivan

    Mike's Dream Build

    I will PM you the info
  13. trivan

    Heading to the Georgia Aquarium this weekend

    I'll also add we had amazing Fried Chicken and Shrimp and Grits too. :-)
  14. trivan

    Mike's Dream Build

    One step at a time So having to deal with my town for building permits set my tank upgrade back 3 months now. But we finally broke ground this week. Given I was suppose to be in final stages for the house, I had to schedule Coast to Coast to deliver my tank, so I'm getting it next week. I...
  15. trivan

    Heading to the Georgia Aquarium this weekend

    A must see! So back from the long weekend trip to Atlanta. We had a great time. I've been to a lot of aquariums (Camden, NY, Monterey Bay, Epcot-I dived in that tank, London, Hong Kong) and this one is incredible. The size of the tanks and the ability to see whale sharks, manta rays and...
  16. trivan

    20% off Real Reef Live Rock - NICE!

    Nevermind, just spoke with Customer support and was told it was an error and should be 10%. bummer
  17. trivan

    20% off Real Reef Live Rock - NICE!

    I was about to order 125lbs and the website is only showing 10% with the coupon code. How do we get the 20% sale offering? Thanks!!
  18. trivan

    Anyone around woodbridge nj

    Welcome. There are a lot of people spread out all of NJ so I'm sure someone is close. A lot can be done via posting pictures. The folks on this forums have a wealth of experience and I do believe in the "been there, done that" for almost anything reefing. Start a build thread and post...
  19. trivan

    Heading to the Georgia Aquarium this weekend

    I'm heading to the Georgia Aquarium for the long weekend with the family. I have 2 young girls and looking to see if anyone has any good tips, what not to miss, local food recommendations (will be staying at the Sheraton near by). I have already set up the Dolphin encounter and sea otter...
  20. trivan

    Help drilling my 150

    Not that difficult as long as the glass isn't tempered. Knowing where you are located will help. There are a lot of people who like drilling tanks here :)
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