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    LFS: USA & CAN

    Hello all, Im in Mt. Airy , Maryland.. There is a really nice store in Randallstown,Maryland. They have a lot of fresh and salt also. They are just off of Rt. 26 . Good prices on food and equipment also. Nice people too ,, P.S. Its called The Aquarium Center. Kelly
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    So many things to ponder.... sump no sump

    Go Wet/dry. :D :D
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    180g Filter

    If you ask 10 people about the kind of filter to use , youll get at least 5 different answers. I have a 180 with an Amiracle wet/dry on it. Its been running for 8 yrs without any problems. The pump is a Little Giant 1200 gph. A lot of what kind of filter to use is answered by what kind of...
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    One way Valve

    Drill a 1/16" hole in your return line going into tank. Make it just below the water level in the tank.When the power goes out , the siphon is broken . The only water to go in the sump is from the overflow lines. Ive had mine setup this way for 8 yrs and havent had any problems with it...
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    How Long Has Your Equipment Lasted?

    Ive had a Little Giant pump on my wet/dry for over 8 yrs and no problems . Would definately use again....Kelly :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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    "polishing" water

    I have a 180 gallon and wet/dry on it. I use a Diatom XL and run it in the sump to polish the water. About 15 mins after feeding 3 Oscars the water is good to go . ....Kelly
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    what is a good pump

    I have a Little Giant on my 180. Its been running for 8 years with no problems. Just made a small wet/dry for a friend and am using a 500 submersible in it.
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    Canister VS Wet / Dry

    Im running a wet/dry on my 180. Using a 1200 gph Little Giant pump. Also using a XL Diatom in sump to polish water. No problems :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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    Filtration on a 180

    Why run 2 pumps/filters when a large wet/dry will take care of it. Im using an Amiracle wet/dry on my 180 and have had no problems in over 8 yrs total use on it.Tank had about 15 or so large goldfish and a pleco. The tank now has 3 Oscars and the same pleco. Just my opinion, go with a...
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    DIY Sump Filter (hardb0ileds FPK4000)

    thank you for taking the time to share the information and pics with us. Looks great :clap :clap
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    pump good or not?

    A good rule of thumb is to "Turn the tank over" 3 to 5 times an hour. You would be good with @1100 or so gph. Ive got a 180 and am running @1150 an hour.
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    about to get a 150 gallons need help

    I would just run a nice size wet/dry on it. Once its up and running, all you have to do is clean it. With the HOB filters you have to shut them off to clean them. Wet/dry just pull out trays and rinse off, clean prefilters. Its just a personal preferance as to what kind of filters to use...
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    Noisy Overflow

    I have an Amiracle 300 wet/dry on my 180. Using the overflow boxes that came with the filter. I put a thin piece of plexi over them and they are quiet now. The tank is in a wall between family room and laundry room , so noise really isnt an issue. About all you can hear in laundry room is...
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    Which pump do I need?

    I thought the general rule of thumb was to "turn the tank over" 3-5 times an hour. I have a 180 and am using Little Giant pump pushing 1200 gph. Its got about 3 ft of head on it so Im thinking @1100 or so per hour
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    how big should a wet/dry filter be?

    Im using an Amiracle Mr-300 on my 180 fresh water setup. 1200 gph pump. The tank has 3 Oscars and a 14" Pleco in it. No problems after 8 yrs.
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    need help with wet dry

    I have a 180 set up with 3 Oscars and IM Using a 300 wet/dry onit with a 1200 gph pump. In the sump Im running a Diatom Xl. Usually run it a few hours every couple of days. They make 2 sizes of Diatoms. Small and large. The small one runs @ $100.00 or so. They are really good for clearing...
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    Preferred Filters

    I had 2 55 gal setups and used the Superking hangon filters on both of them. Easy to clean and moved a lot of water too. Kelly
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    Wet/Dry... Built in sump or overflow box?

    I have a 180 set up with an Amiracle 300 wet/dry on it. 1200 gph pump 3 Oscars 1 15" plecos. no problems after 8 years set up. Overflows work fine. I built the tank stand out of 4x4 and cinderblocks. I guess its a personal choice as to which system to use. Kelly
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    MFK DECALS - 2nd Release - get them now!

    Hello I would like to ask for a tank and a vehicle MFK decal. ## edit... please do not post your address out in public... thanks :)
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