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i enjoy playing xbox but i only ever play blackops, i usually play while im doing slow water changes, waiting for RODI or waiting for my hands to unprune...if you play blackops my gamer tag is baker885 add me!

I still have my Jaguar system - 64 bit baby!

to many buttons on the xbox controllers for me. Atari was the bomb tho

Everyone likes what they like! I'm only 16 though so I will probably have many hobbies. Maybe if I stay on this site evryone here can get me back into reefing! Its not like I'm obsessed with the xbox though I only play about two hours a week. Good luck with the lawnmower blenny

You can enjoy your xbox all you want. I know plenty of gamers in this hobby. Today while you worked on leveling up or getting a better score or rreaching the next check point, I was acclimating a new Lawnmower Blenny.

I'm using them as well and blast them with a garden hose. However, from time to time I do like to soak them in bleach water to get them white again. Rinsing and air drying them is critically necessary. Alllow them to dry outside for 24 hours to remove all the chlorine.

alot of folks seem scared of using chlorine bleach by ive used it to clean everything from filter to striping rock for years with no ill affects. Just make sure you use plain chlorine bleach and after use a good dechlorinate or let it set till dry and rinse. pantyhose make good socks

You are correct.I just soak mine in a bucket 3 gallons of water 1/2 cup bleach overnite i just agitate by hand for a few minutes but a machine is the simple solution rinse let air dry for few days.Safe to reuse once all traces of bleach are gone.When i was using them i bought four so i always had clean ones ready to go.Depending on how you have your drain set up in the sump you can make your own filter socks

Thanks for the help.

Please be sure to use the category section so we can help you more quickly.

1" drains and 1" returns - you can use a Mag 9.5 if you like, or one of the new submersible Marineland pumps:
http://www.reefaddicts.com/content.p...m-Utility-Pump

I admit to being new to the hobby but continue to be amazed at all the ways to spend money. Thx for the post

i agree that anything more than a mag 7, would be just more costly unless there are alot of restrictions in the plumbing system. but if you stuck to the 1 1/2 pipe size and used bushings at the pump that should provide more than enough flow. thanks marc i like the idea about the isolation feet, i've got a mag 12 thats very noisey.

Yes the drain will definately handle more flow than a mag 5, probably even a mag 12, but my point is why flow more. A larger pump will add more heat, make more noise and consume more wattage. The only reason i can see running a larger pump is if you regularly use a filter sock. Then your filter would benefit from a larger flow through. Otherwise i'd try to stick to 6-8 times turn over through the sump.

Thanks for the help!

A Mag 5 minimum. If the drain pipe is truly 1.5", you can go to a Mag 9.5 without concern of too much flow.

To reduce vibration, use spaflex on the return line (and a union!). You can apply silicone feet to the base of the pump the day before you use it, applying a dab to all four corners. Let it set up for 45 minutes, then place the pump on some wax paper. Let it cure overnight and you've just made some very inexpensive dampeners.

I would try to get around 6-8 times turn over through the sump, that makes it about 350 gph after headloss. A mag 5 would probably be fine for your situation. The larger mag pumps have a decent hum to them but the smaller ones are pretty quiet. The pump has a half inch line but it would be better to stick to the one inch line and put a reducer at the pump to reduce friction head loss.

Originally Posted by David W

Also Jessy what type of lights are you using on your tank? I know your using LEDs but what brand?

I am using the ecoxotic 36 Retro that I won at MACNA. I haven't actually set it up though.

Personally, I would start with 2 and if down the road you need a thrid then buy it. that way you aren't going to be wasting any money on lighting you dont need.

Also Jessy what type of lights are you using on your tank? I know your using LEDs but what brand?

Thanks Everyone but I still am wondering if I do get this do I need two or three lol