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Mike, In this special day I want to wish you only the best in your life! May this special day be filled with wishes and a smooth beginning to another year with happiness, health and joy of family. Thank you for every word you have ever written, sharing your knowledge and thoughts with us...

Ed, I have an advice for you... I've have to move my two nanocubes twice last year, and I would not recommend moving it with any water at all, even if you are moving 15 minutes away. I moved less than 5 minutes away from where I used to live, and I transferred my corals and fish to a...

That's great Jesse, The important thing, is that you are constantly seeking for different sources to master the technical aspects of keeping a delicate clam such as the Maxima healthy. I'm sure with the proper care and husbandry it will continue to thrive. With the knowledge and care, the...

Rmanecke, It sounds like a pump upgrade, and switching to a two sensor mode should solve the problem. It will also shorten the amount of time the audible beep emitted from the ATO while the pump is on, which can get preety annoying if the unit is on for a long time.

Rmanecke, You mentioned that you use the ATO in a single sensor mode. I was wondering if that's what might be causing the problem. There should be one sensor in your sump or tank, and one sensor in your reservoir. How exactly do you have the ATO setup with just one sensor?

Jesse, I love your Maxima clam. It has a beautiful mantle with a very nice range of vivid colors. Your black clowns are gorgeous, and your aquascape is just phenomenal, especially with the introduction of those killer frags. Keep up the good work man. Your tank is looking awesome ;-)

rmanecke, Your tank is progressing nicely and I love what you've done with your aquascaping. You got some sweet black & white Percula clowns. I find them to be very distinctive, social, and extremely active, which just like you said, helps to draw out shier fish that share the tank with...

With that huge UV unit will definitely eradicate a great amount of free floating ich, and with in a few days the parasites will drop from the fish and the epidemic stage should start to diminish, until the situation is under control again. I have my fingers crossed for you man, and I have...

I've read some reviews about CORALIFE SUPER SKIMMER, which seem to be very good for the low budget price tag. FOR UP TO 65 GAL.. Dimensions: 4.25" x 5.5" x 20.75" NEEDLE-WHEEL SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY - PUMP INCLUDED Dual Application System: Hang-on Tank Mount or Sump Hook-up Easy-twist Collection...

Rmanecke, Thanks a lot for your comments. I really appreciate it! :oops: I use a Rio 180 with my ATO, with a dual sensor mode, and so far I've never experienced any safety shut off failure issues. Yes I've seen the safety shut off activated when my reservoir water level is below the...

I like what you said: I think many systems can benefit from UV sterilizers, but I personally would only use it when necessary, instead of running it 24/7 all the time. Here is some info I found interesting about UV Sterilizers: "Dwell time, the amount of time a given quantity of water...

Thanks a lot for the tips and links for the check valve guys. :thumbup: I definitely need it and will look into getting one this week. Rmanecke, I'm glad to hear that you liked the thread, and that it could help you, and give you some reference of how this tank has been evolving from the...

Awesome Jesse, Thanks a lot man, I think that will do the trick. ;-)

Thanks so much for all the comments guys :) The only thing that concerns me a bit, is when it's feeding time. I always turn off all my pumps, and if I don't shut off the ball valve from the return line, my sump water level rises way to high, and causes my skimmer water level rise to the point...

Mike, It's tough to be able to handle the best of both worlds, especially when it comes to SPS corals and a significant amount fish together. IMHO all you need to do, as hard as it can be :sad: , is get rid of some of your fish. Yeah the UV might be another good soldier to your filtration...

Thank you so much for the comments guys. Here are some picts taken today. The tank is now 14 weeks old. The Mexican turbo snails have been eating all the algae and it's totally under control now. The tank is finally starting stabilize and things are looking better as the environment...

WOW, This is the nicest, and most unique tank project I have ever seen. Thanks for sharing PiratesReef. What a brilliant setup that you're putting together. Excellent Work! :thumbup:

You certainly have a point there Mike. I was really happy w/ my RK1 too, and the only reason I replaced that unit, is because got lucky to be within the 30 day trial period, and DA took the trade w/ no problem. I was going to get a pH monitor anyway and Digital Aquatics just happened to...

What can I say :):):) I have one myself and I LOVE IT. ;-) Besides if that's really the case, for that price tag Mike will sell that unit in NO time, which is more than a bargain for that controller. I'll keep you guys posted on the RK2 performance...

The ReefKeeper 2 will definitely work with your NC6 w/out a doubt. The unit sell for $270 and you can purchase the pH probe from Digital Aquatics for $47 or choose from other different brands as well. Mike had a ReefKeeper 1 unit hooked up to his NC12 and I think he'll be able to give you a...