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08-12-2009, 06:01 AM
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Chunky....the two overflows that you can see in the photo are enough for your circulation with the sump. If you need some understanding of how a sump works take a look here.... http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2003-01/gt/index.php
The emphasis there is for a saltwater tank but the mechanics are the same as for freshwater.
And, if you do decide to apply pressurized CO2 on your new planted tank, I'd recommend using a reactor in the CO2 setup rather than a diffuser and hhave the water go from the reactor directly into th tank...not into the sump...to minimize CO2 depletion because of aeration. | 
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08-12-2009, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Avi  Chunky....the two overflows that you can see in the photo are enough for your circulation with the sump. If you need some understanding of how a sump works take a look here.... http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2003-01/gt/index.php
The emphasis there is for a saltwater tank but the mechanics are the same as for freshwater.
And, if you do decide to apply pressurized CO2 on your new planted tank, I'd recommend using a reactor in the CO2 setup rather than a diffuser and hhave the water go from the reactor directly into th tank...not into the sump...to minimize CO2 depletion because of aeration. | wow avi, thanks for the link, very helpful! 
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08-12-2009, 07:19 AM
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Looking at this thread I realized that your 300 gallon tank weighs about as much as my car. Yikes!
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08-12-2009, 10:01 AM
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Wow--300 gallon tank. . . someday! Till then I'll have to live vicariously through you.
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08-12-2009, 03:51 PM
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hmmm... i was wondering, i have a ballast that is for two bulbs, but one of the two connections doesnt work, is there a way to fix this so that i get both bulbs running on this? OR do i have to buy another 400watt ballast?! | |
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08-17-2009, 12:27 PM
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I'd get in touch with Jeff and Mike of Aquarium Design Group and have a consultation with them. They're some of the best in the country at large planted tanks. They should be able to give you a lot of help, especially if Funkiitown, TX is close to Houston. 
Something to take into consideration; how much does your water cost? Doing massive regular water changes on a tank that big is going to get expensive real fast. | |
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08-17-2009, 08:56 PM
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:/ i think about 10cents a gallon mebbe, and yes funkitown is pretty close to houston, bout a 5 hour drive! i think..
thx for the help bud!
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08-17-2009, 09:13 PM
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lookie what i got! 
only 32 bucks per 9 liters! X(
hmmm... supposedly im way short on gravel, by about 200 gallons!
but i bought only two of these for my 55 a while back and i though i had to much for my tank!
ever think your getting tricked into buying more than you need by ADA?? o well!
thought id post a pic of these little chubby i got at home XD 
Anywayz, to be continued....the stand up next! | |
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08-17-2009, 09:33 PM
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What is that little animal? Looks like a hedgehog! | |
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08-17-2009, 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Tex Gal What is that little animal? Looks like a hedgehog! | | |
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