Higher Thinking

Okay I understand your question now. Yes there is a piece of the pipe glued to the true Union valve. That's how the true union valve works. There are two pieces that are separately connected to individual items. Then those pieces come together and screw together. So in the picture you can see the setup. There is the gate valve which is screwed onto one end of the true union. The other end of the true union is glued onto the PVC pipe. The bottom of the PVC pipe is glued to one end of the true union valve. Then the union that's glued to the pipe is screwed on to the true union that is screwed on to the pump. If that makes sense.

Nothing with the pump is glued. Only one side of the union attachments are glued to the central pvc unit. The pump has threads which allow the true union to just screw on. In this shot you can see the unions screwed on top and bottom.

1" can handle almost a thousand. My 1" emergency drain can handle my mag 18 fully open after 4 ninety degree turns and about 5 feet of head height. I have no idea how much flow that actually is.

Find a local reefer and get some live rock. Or just buy a couple pounds from one of our sponsors. Best bacteria to jump start your tank.

Sorry, but you need to provide WAY more information. No one could possibly answer this question. What size tank? What light? How high is it suspended? What livestock do you own?

I used this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-Pounds-Magflake-Magnesium-chloride-hexahydrate-Mag-Flakes-FREE-SHIPPING-/261676766133?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3ced2693b5 Although when I bought ten pounds it was only $19.99. The seller makes some mention about why there is a price increase in the description of the listing, but the huge price jump is pretty lame either way.

Science! https://www.dropbox.com/s/4gfihmq2rwkgs4v/Ich%20infections.pdf?dl=0 Check the first paragraph of the first subsection. It really is scientifically shown. Not just here, but other articles as well. Parasites need hosts to survive. With the correct conditions, the parasite will go through each life stage and if it doesn't find a host it will die. Bill! Bill! Bill! Bill! (Bill Nye reference, anyone?)[emoji2]

Are you not looking at the link?

Here is the link I posted earlier that has the concentrations and amounts. It also discusses what exactly it is you use (BAKED baking soda).

Yeah, I've been gone since Tuesday morning. I'll be home tonight at ten and I'm pretty nervous. Who knows what has happened?! Here's to hoping for the best!

You're still doing cichlids, yes? In that case, lighting is not too big of an issue. Unless you're going to go the planted route and inject co2, you do not want high light. High light in a non co2 injected tank will nearly always end up with algae problems. Get a low powered light, whatever is aesthetically pleasing. Maybe a couple t5NO. Honestly, I wouldn't use any more light than that. Let me know if you ever want to switch to high light and co2 injected planted tanks and I'll help point you in a good direction as far as lights. Using a top while trying to maintain the wood aquascape will prove to be difficult. It could be done, but it wouldn't allow for removing the top very easily (if at all). I would just rock the open top. Lastly, I don't know if it's possible, but I would try and do something different with the manzanita. Either rotate the piece so the sawed edges are facing the back or if possible, try to make the edges more natural by breaking the limbs. The stubs look pretty thick so breaking might not be an option, but maybe cutting it less flush might help. Unfortunately, flat cut marks will always detract from an aquascape. Hope this helps a little. I'm excited to see you develop it.

Stoked. Plus some cash for coral.

Do you use tapatalk? On there, you select the post, then click the menu button. You will find the edit feature there. On browser, the edit feature should be on the bottom right of your post. Although it might just work for me since I'm a mod. Maybe the new software does not allow for user edits? I know reef2reef doesn't allow you to edit posts either, kinda frustrating, but it's whatever. Let me know if those solutions don't work.

Looks legit man. Great work!

Sorry, this makes no sense.

If you're interested in getting everything cheaper you can purchase Prestone Driveway heat for calcium, baked baking soda for alkilinity, and a mixture of magnesium sulfate and magnesium chloride for your mag needs. You could get all you dosing needs fulfilled for way cheaper this way. Check this link: www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/rhf/

I got this bad boy:http://www.amazon.com/EnviroGro-FLT22-2-Tube-Fixture-Included/dp/B0031CA3OM I'd sell it for thirty five (No bulbs). Used about 12-18 months.

Chlorine will evaporate and not be a problem. Worst case you can just use a dechlorinator.

Idk if he's still selling them, but I travel from Albany to Portland everyday for work. If someone from Eugene could get me one to Albany I could bring it to Portland and meet you. Might be a bit complicated, but definitely feasible.

Haha, I love the look on Robyn's face with the bulb explanation!

Haha, that is insane. I love it! Thanks. It was certainly my pleasure. We got a good president and secretary who are always trying to make things better so I'm glad everything came together decently.

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who made Saturday possible. It started with my and BadXGillen meeting up in the morning and then heading to Douglas's house. Once there we were greeted by a smiling Douglas and a very wet Micah. Here he is: He was actually snorkeling in the tank. By the time we left, he had been in there for over 3 hours and counting....yikes! Sad to see Douglas' tank coming down. It's nice that he has so generously sold off his stuff. Robert and I ended up each getting a clam and a bunch of corals. The clams were of course huge, but I managed to get myself one that was small enough for my 75. The shell alone is about 7" and it's almost 9" with full mantle extension. I've never shopped for a clam by trying to find the smaller one Here is Robert standing proudly over our newest acquisitions. Packed up and heading home from Douglas' house: After this we headed back, started some acclimating, picked up the wives, and then headed to the Christmas party! It was a smaller group, I think 17 members and some significant others. But it was a great deal of fun. It was nice to see everyone's smiling faces Between the raffle prizes and white elephant gift exchange, so many people walked away with cool stuff. Stay tuned for some more pictures from Randy and a big thanks to Robert for already posting up some pictures!! It is the people who are creating threads, adding advice, showing up to meetings, etc. that are helping to make this club strong. Thanks to everyone who has been contributing meaningful insight, asking questions, showing stuff off, and making it to the meetings. I've learned so much from members here and it was awesome to watch everyone interacting and having fun.

Sorry Douglas. I asked to be put down for one of the putty sticks, but I totally forgot to grab it this morning. Too much coral and clam craziness to stay focused. Hopefully someone else will buy it from you. Loving the new clam by the way Thanks again.

Text sent on reef link. I'd also take a putty