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  1. blkmjk

    Calling all Engineers.....heater question.

    I'm still at work ATM. But when I get a chance I will weigh in on this! Drew
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    I'm sorry!!!!!

    No. Thank God. Drew
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    I'm sorry!!!!!

    Pump out water, assess damage, order parts, run around like chicken with head cut off. Should be back in working order by Monday evening. Just turned in 14 hrs on the day. Drew
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    I'm sorry!!!!!

    This is the flooded mechanical room. Was there until midnight last night. Now I have to fix all of the messed up equipment. Drew
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    I'm sorry!!!!!

    I have a work emergency and I have to cancel on everyone regarding my fish business scheduled for today. This effects the following members in some way or another. Becca Dan Brandon Christine And Terrell I'm sorry its late notice. Drew
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    Sump Filtration - What do you use?

    The problem I see is that if your mechanical filtration gets clogged... Water will spill out of the top. I personally would suggest filter socks in the first chamber. Then bio media. Then open cell foam around your pump. 2ND stage of mechanical filtration. This is the way I have mine.. Just...
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    What is your Experience Using European Shrimp Mix?

    What is this food? Where do you get it? I've never seen it anywhere so I have no experience with it. Drew
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    Favorite AquaMania Experiences...and Pics if you've got them!

    I enjoyed meeting icons of the hobby like Ken Davis and Jeff Rapps. Hanging out with other hobbyist. I personally helped man the CCA table. It was a lot of fun. Drew
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    Canister suggestion?

    I personally would run a large pump like a Rio 32hf I would put a large sponge on the suction side if the pump and a 100 micron sick on the discharge and run it in your sump. It should polish the water like crazy. Drew
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    Uruguay Trip 2014 - Proactive Ich Treatment Plan

    I was hoping to go to Panama and Columbia. Anyone know if you can expert from there? Drew
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    Uruguay Trip 2014 - Proactive Ich Treatment Plan

    I'm considering a trip like this in the not too distant future. Do you need a permit to export the fish? Do you check your bags? And carry on the fish? Our vice versa? What has been your success rate with larger specimen? Drew
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    Hi everyone from southeastern Michigan

    A box trade would be cool. I would be interested in some thing like this... And I have tons of fish to offer. Drew
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    14" Gen Line Rio Mag. Vs. 10" Gorilla Blue

    The umbees have more blue in my opinion. Particularly the Gorillus umbees. They look like giant electric blue jack Dempseys. Stunning in person. And that Rio Mag is a whopper of a fish. I need fry from that guy for sure. Nice pictures. Drew
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    Some AquaMania Vendor and Sponsor Additions

    I am stoked! I will be selling some stuff myself but heck I might buy more than I sell at this rate! Drew
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    Background mounting

    Painted black is my personal preference..... Not to keen on backgrounds my self. But i would think tape would be the go to solution. Or super glue. Drew NO GOOD DEED SHALL GO UNPUNISHED!
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    Rookie

    If you like red devils and want to keep a lot of them you could try serious over stock I've seen it work for other people. Never tried it my self. Welcome to the forum. Drew
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    I finally started phase two of the fish room upgrade!

    Thanks, Jon Thank you, That would definitely be the plan. I haven't done it yet but I am loving the idea of dump filters with extra media and Pothos /shrimp sanctuary... Absolutely , every plumbing system I install has a ton of ball valves this will be no different. The only question will be...
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    I finally started phase two of the fish room upgrade!

    Thanks, Me too! I've been so busy lately. My fish need a bigger home. Guess that means I can't sell that 220 after all! Your Welcome Over when ever your in the area. You know that. Thanks, It is 24-1/2" out from the wall and 92" long. It has 36" clearance under the top tank giving room for...
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    What's in your filter?

    Lava rock... Got the idea from Nick it is cheap as heck and works great s far as I can tell. Drew NO GOOD DEED SHALL GO UNPUNISHED!
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    I finally started phase two of the fish room upgrade!

    Here is the space that will be getting a stacked 6' setup. 220 up top 125 below. Enjoy Here is the initial layout for the tank foot print. I secured the bottom plates with a ram set. This is a dangerous tool not to be treated like a toy if you use one please use ear protection. And NEVER...
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