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So ive convinced my self my tank just dosent have enough flow.... ive plumbed it with 1/2 cpvc and the pump im using is a via aqua 3300 which does 977 an hr but at 4ft head which is how tall my stand is. There are two returns that go into the tank on either side and the over flow is in the middle. The overflow im using is a is a HOB which does 600 hr, but because of all the right angles I have used in the 1/2 i dont thing there is even 600 going through there. Does anyone have any suggestions ...

Ok, I have been busy for the last month working on my 162 gallong in-wall tank. Wow, this was a lot more work than I thought it would be. I have a much better appreciation for everyone out there in this hobby. I am sure part of my issues have been the area I am working in. While it is the perfect location for the system, it is a tight fit.

I still have a bit more equipment to buy and install. I have been doing some reading around the web on the best way to start a new reef tank once ...

Well from browsing through various threads on other forums and I know this is most likely the thousandth time someone has asked for advice on building there own Protein Skimmer. Now personally I am not looking to build a Protein Skimmer to lower my overall cost. My main goal is to build a custom piece of equipment tailored to my overall specifications with the added bonus of being able to say I designed and manufactured it myself. So if you have experience in building you own Protien Skimmer, working ...