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  1. patricklong

    Sceptical about Live Rock

    I am going to be purchasing some lr within the week and am scared to buy from anywhere actually for fear of pest lifeforms of all kind. Am I going to just have to suck it up and trust blindly, or are there signs, keypoints to look for? Is it common practice to only purchase lr from 1 source so...
  2. patricklong

    Mag Float questions

    I accidently purchased an acrylic mag float (up to 30 gal - Float35) and I have glass. I noticed on the back chart that the acrylic mag float Float25 can be used on glass as well. The Float35 is rated for the same dimension thickness as the Float25 and was wonderin if I could use this one on...
  3. patricklong

    Suggestions for Cleaning and Using 6gal Glass Carboy Jug

    I recently obtained two very inexpensive carboy jugs and was wandering about using one as an ato res. It has an airtight screw on cap and I have seen something on RC that used an air hose to create slight pressure and constantly drip into the tank but wondering how reliable that actual is...
  4. patricklong

    Inline GFCI

    Has anyone used an inline GFCI extension cord with success? Not wanting to replace the outlet in the room and saw these as an alternative option.
  5. patricklong

    Controller Uses

    I know this has been a horse that's been beaten a few times so I apologize. I'm curious what you all use your controller for the most? What single (or multiple??) function can you NOT live without? If your controller could do one function that it doesn't, what would you wish it could do?
  6. patricklong

    Shaping Cured Liverock

    I know people chisel and shape lots of dryrock to form their scapes, but is it possible to do this with larger pieces of already cured rock? Would this cause problems exposing the inside of the rock? I could always try and purchase lots of smaller pieces to build the structure but was curious...
  7. patricklong

    Minimal 100 Build

    Yup 100......liters. LOL. As some of you know, I have been around for a few months asking questions, researching and just general information gathering. I have been purposefully taking a slow road as this is my first build ever, and wanted to make sure I am comfortable moving forward. I have...
  8. patricklong

    10 Gallon Sump Build

    This is my first attempt at building a sump and after 20+ revisions on my design, I finalized one and started the build. (Baffles are 9 15/16" wide....felt like the perfect spacing for the 10" even width of INSIDE dimension. 3 of the baffles are 8" high and one is 7.5" high) (I measured all...
  9. patricklong

    Jobs

    Ugh....I moved here from SoCal about a year ago and have been trying to get a job ever since. I have applied to places I told myself I would NEVER apply to, having gone to college and received 2 degrees. I dont know if its a relocation thing, the 1 year break in my employment record or...
  10. patricklong

    Form VS Function

    Building a 20H with a 10g sump, and was wondering if function beats aesthetics here?? I personally like A because its balanced to my eye. But wondering if the split on return will make the pump work harder by limiting flow on the straight return?? Excuse the kindergarten drawings...I did...
  11. patricklong

    New from Cypress/Tomball

    Hey there everyone, new to SW and actually havent even started a build yet, getting all my ducks in a row before I jump in. I have been reading forums for over 3 months, trying to absorb everything I can. I have done freshwater aggressive for a very long time, and finally have decided to make...
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