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i had a good look at crackers and would consider that type on any new tank, extra holes needed etc. basically he was restricting outflow but using 2 x different size valves, totally submerged, to tune the rate.

i prob cant load 1 tonight, at the mo would show water level within 5mm of tank and total submersion of durso except for top which has no cap. seems that the drain has such a high capacity that shutting some down is the answer.

been fiddling with durso for a week now and it will only run at acceptable noise levels when the outlet is restricted. (i have a ball valve immediately below tank fitting under tank) seem to be combating 3 types of noise 1. waterfall noise as water launches thru comb into overflow box (many thanks to the person that sold me a laguna 7 ) 2. water rushing down the 40mm drainpipe 3. air sucking noise at the durso cap (much like the doris used to make in the early days when i asked her if she minded if i went windsurfing. 8) tip; just tell her your going ,never ask permission anyone got any helpful comments??

so would it be best to just continue in tank untill shedding slows or stops, while doing good sized water changes? sounds like it could take quite awhile?? :-?

it would be good to know what people did to their rock when they first started and what they may change if doing now...

can you explain the ''cooking'' process and will it work in the tank?

exactly why im keeping the sand out till the end. i waterblasted them well before adding . they smelt a fair bit and i thought staying bare would maybe cook them abit in the tank???

whoohoo, 1st sign of purple so nitrite registering for the 1st time. pretty tame for all you experienced reefers i spose . decided to leave lights off and that has arrested any more algie growth. lights in pic are t5s intended for my sump so id better get serious about some replacements, needed in about 5ish weeks

I was genuinely interested in whether my superior intelligence would shine through this forum, much like Patricks' does in bikini bottom... None the less I was surprised with my feelings 8)

although ''palace blue'' was the majority choice those idiots have got it all wrong! where can i find their site so i can educate those heathens???

can some one please explain scientifically what the prettiest colour sand is?

or maybe if they are 8) i'll sell tickets :lol:

cheers.

im going thru the same q? about what sand to use. have settled on the 2mm balls as i want to minimize shifting when i get my streams.....

ive actually got purple coralline and brown diatonimous going...seems incredibly early for that, esp coralline, but its increasing every day.

day 4 since filling up for the 1st time. sand to invade after cycle complete. my skimmers going nuts.....

do you suggest using primer before cement? if so i need clear primer (pipe work in full view in lounge till cabinet fairy visits) which is like rocking horse sh#t to find!!!

my drainlayer had to unblock my pipes....his advice''chew your food more''......... 8)

i saw him on monday and if my tank was up and running hed be sold already. im just getting my 1st tank together so no expert but he looked like a real nice specimen

no clean your bio balls and add extra filter wool

how can we tell with all that crud on there? try washing your bio balls :lol:

maybe you broke it chimera.

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