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Christopher Marks

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Count me inĀ 

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Iā€™m rebuilding the 5g mangrove tank!

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even though the tank has been up and running since December and the only stuff in there is mangroves and a pistol shrimp butĀ the sides are a bit bowed about .125 and in not comfortable with that number.

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So itā€™s time for an ā€œupgradeā€ Iā€™ll start a new thread unless I can keep my old contest thread. Since everything is going to be reused.Ā 
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the lady laid the rules of not spending money again

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what is the cut off for starting the tank?

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@Christopher MarksĀ is there a minimum amount of chambers required on the filtration side of the wall ifĀ going DIY? Or can it just be one wide open space on the back side?Ā 

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Iā€™m trying to decideĀ if it would be economically responsible for me to join in šŸ¤”šŸ’ø

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33 minutes ago, RedCrow said:

@Christopher MarksĀ is there a minimum amount of chambers required on the filtration side of the wall ifĀ going DIY? Or can it just be one wide open space on the back side?Ā 

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Iā€™m trying to decideĀ if it would be economically responsible for me to join in šŸ¤”šŸ’ø

It can have as many partitions as long itā€™s on the filtration side. I wouldntĀ over complicate it. Keep it simple, many AIO have maybe two or three partitions. If I remember correctly the biocube has three @banasophiaĀ please correct me if Iā€™m wrong

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and after my post a few weeks ago about the next comp...guess I got the wheels turning.

SO question.

I will be moving some time in the next cpl months ( 2-4) was hoping it would happen after. BUT if I can join in ,not that I need another tank to move but does moving a tank disqualify one?

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this is so tempting...

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5 minutes ago, devaji108 said:

does moving a tank disqualify one?

During the last two contests, I would empty my tank every so often for a full water change.Ā  A tank move really isn't that much different.Ā  I can't see how that would disqualify you.

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On 1/31/2020 at 10:11 PM, Christopher Marks said:

or coldwater

Cold water tanks should be allowed as was stated in the first post in the themed tank. Ā Guessing a chiller should also be allowed

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Aqua Splendor

I'm storming some idea, is it possible to elevate the scape outside the aquarium? it could the have potential to contain more volume water...

edit: and in counter part i would reduce the water level in the aquarium

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To anyone wanting to chime inĀ 
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would anyone oppose dual return pumps if a wave maker isnā€™t used?

2 hours ago, mitten_reef said:

anyone wanna sponsor me a tank?Ā Ā šŸ¤£

Send me a PM

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51 minutes ago, This guy is extra salty said:

would anyone oppose dual return pumps if a wave maker isnā€™t used?

I believe the restriction of one pump is limited to the display side.Ā  I don't believe there's a limit on return pumps in the back.

There is also the possibility of dual returns (from a single pump) via a T-fitting.

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58 minutes ago, This guy is extra salty said:

To anyone wanting to chime inĀ 
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would anyone oppose dual return pumps if a wave maker isnā€™t used?

Send me a PM

I dont see an issue with dualsĀ 

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12 minutes ago, Coolbreeze said:

Would I be able to useĀ AutoAqua AWC - All-in-One Automatic Water Changer?

I was wondering the same. I think that( AWC)Ā  would be allowed but what the heck do I know...Ā 

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On 2/2/2020 at 6:20 AM, Christopher Marks said:

External dosing and top-off lines will be permitted. Liquid should be flowing into the tank and not out šŸ˜‰Ā 

This is pretty clear on the AWC question. Liquid flowing in, not out.

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2 hours ago, seabass said:

I believe the restriction of one pump is limited to the display side.Ā  I don't believe there's a limit on return pumps in the back.

There is also the possibility of dual returns (from a single pump) via a T-fitting.

I was thinking closed loops

but worse case,Ā one pump and crank it to 11 /10šŸ˜‚Ā 

51 minutes ago, Coolbreeze said:

Would I be able to useĀ AutoAqua AWC - All-in-One Automatic Water Changer?

Yes I second thisĀ 

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25 minutes ago, SliceGolfer said:

This is pretty clear on the AWC question. Liquid flowing in, not out.

Then no water changes for anybodyĀ 

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