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    Ato

    Well David, since you dont plan on sticking with this hobby for years to come, put me 1st in line for your AWC system when you part out your equipment. I have 1 on one tank and could use 1 on the other.
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    Unwanted Used Fish Tank for a Nursing Home

    While it takes less chemicals it still takes time and without a massive ATO, once a month isnt enough.
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    Tank on vinyl plank flooring

    Do you really think that will work? Wont the same weight & pressure still be on the wood below?
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    Tank on vinyl plank flooring

    Easy guesstimating of tank weight at 2,400lbs and 8 feet with maybe 3 square inch foot pad would be 100lbs per square inch on the flooring. Is there any type of pressure rating or something like that on the flooring?
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    Tank on vinyl plank flooring

    6 long 125gal in my office.
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    Tank on vinyl plank flooring

    Im in the same boat with a build Im planning and I was thinking of building a metal frame with multiple adjustable feet but then set it on a 2 X 6 pressed wood base and have the frame skinned to hang over the wood.
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    Tank on vinyl plank flooring

    Adjustable feet will not spread the load well and will definitely dent the flooring.
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    What do you guys think?

    Maybe that was posted by Aquaman.
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    Might need new skimmer

    Not everything is plug & play. Im sure you could trim 1/4 off of each side.
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    San Diego LFS

    So where did you go Jordan? Did you get anything good?
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    Cacdlights 70 Flow and Drain Problem

    Look at the pic of the pump. The outlet barb is stepped from 1 down to 1/2. Best flow is going to be with biggest pipe. You are fighting head pressure and frictional resistance of small diameter pipe. Every time someone installs a flow meter on their return line they immediately start a post...
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    Cacdlights 70 Flow and Drain Problem

    Doesnt matter where the sensor is. If you have 5 of rise from the pump intake to the return line outlet then the entire closed return line has the flow restricted by 5 of head pressure. The actual head pressure within the return line will vary depending on amount & degree of bends in your...
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    San Diego LFS

    Dry goods heaven is no joke. Every time I go in that place I find something that I didnt even know I needed but somehow Ive been getting along without it for 30yrs! Seriously, Im a plumber and I find PVC fittings there that I didnt even know existed.
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    San Diego LFS

    Reefers Garage in Vista on your way back. Theyre not far off the 78fwy.
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    Wet side of a chiller hose connection?

    It might be this one. https://www.marineandreef.com/Red_Sea_MAX_Accessory_Kit_p/RRS40281.htm?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIg6ChuIqb3AIVFKvsCh39cAxfEAQYAyABEgJ1FvD_BwE Good luck.
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    Best place to buy activated carbon in bulk

    The 5pak is not as good of a deal though. Just because you buy something in multiples or it says bulk doesnt mean it costs less.
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    Best place to buy activated carbon in bulk

    Better price is the 2nd choice. Thats $1.90/lb! The Drs have EVERYTHING on sale lately!
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    Free 180G + Stand + sump

    Im not sure youre thinking this through Jeff. That thing is big enough to house your baby for several years and then you can set it up again. Im just saying. Its something to think about before its gone.
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    a haiku....

    Oh yeah, what he said... Correct equipment is best... Sorry, I cant stop...
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    a haiku....

    I would get two mats... Better than to risk a leak... New mat is cheaper...
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