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08/04/2017, 11:56 PM | #826 |
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Really interesting to me how Ecotech can continue to remain popular and people still buy so much of their over priced stuff when they have proven over the years that they cannot consistently put out a reliable product. Ever since the first MP 40 came out there have always been issues.
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08/06/2017, 09:36 PM | #828 | |
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08/07/2017, 08:25 AM | #829 | |
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I went up in size to the 400 as I my flow goes from my sump, seven feet up the wall through a UV and then out to the garage and through a chiller. From there it goes back into the house through the basement and then up under the tank into the returns. Even then it only runs at 80%. It was the only DC pump that could handle the head pressure I had. I am also a big fan of the Dragon pumps as well as I use one on my skimmer. I still have a Vectra M1 which feeds three reactors and have not had any issues with it. I think the problem is with the L1's. I just wasn't going to take any chances on the heart of my system. |
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I did consider the abyzz for all the reasons you listed. The price tag though is a deal breaker for me. Once the tank is all repiped I will be adding soundproofing to the interior of the sump area. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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08/09/2017, 07:39 AM | #831 |
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Nice build thread!
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09/14/2017, 12:47 PM | #832 |
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09/14/2017, 12:48 PM | #833 |
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Hey guys hope everyone in Irmas path is ok. Got internet up yesterday. Going on 6 days no power and things aren't looking good . Lost a few fish but lucky to have ducked that monster. I know too many others were not fortunate. If anyone has clothes or supplies that they can donate the people of the keys and all over Florida really could use it. Tank has lost a lot of inhabitants :-( can't say I am happy about that but considering what happened it was to be expected
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So we got a few survivors luckily. Got power last night and rescued a few of these guys. We've now changed 2/3 of the water.
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It looks like quite a bit survived. That is great news! Less than ideal I'm sure but very glad it wasn't a full scale loss.
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Can't complain although I definitely need the whole house generator ASAP. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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09/20/2017, 07:28 PM | #840 |
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oh man.. glad there are quite a bit survivors! have you read Minh's thread? He lost his giant tank because some neighbors turned off his generator for safety concern. something to consider when you install the generator power switch
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10/10/2017, 07:34 AM | #843 |
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It is looking good!
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10/10/2017, 10:35 AM | #844 |
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What type of Gorgonian is the big bushy one in the middle of one of the pictures.
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10/19/2017, 08:16 PM | #845 |
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Thx :-) unfortunately blue #2 did not make it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Hey guys unrelated post but finally got the 220 running :-)
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I also added some new fish in today. Went ambitious with a Moorish Idol trio. I got my Nori burritos ready to go and a cleaner wrasse snuck into the bag.
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Good luck with the Trio!
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Thanks Alan. One didn’t make it past night. The other two are both eating as of today! Now I’m working on the regal angel. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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