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I'd try to form a nozzle extension with some cocktail straws or drinking straws if its not too viscous. And jam into place with either a small plastic putty knife or a wooden spatula with a flat edge and sharp corners, if you have one. It won't be pretty... 

 

Excellent idea. I'm also thinking about some sort of underwater tape. I just need to force the flow over the wall that separates the pump section.

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I came back from Ireland yesterday to a massive stack of packages! Good times. I received my AquaticLife RO w/ DI cannister:

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I also received the laser cut acrylic I ordered from Ponoko to create the media basket I showed in my initial post.

Planned media basket.

 

Here's the acrylic sheet showing the cuts.

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Pieces with protective film removed.

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I assembled them with Weldon 4.

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I also created an adjustable flow director to ensure after from the display section doesn't just dribble down behind the dividing wall. I split a piece of airline hose to create the seal when it's in place.

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It looks like I'm almost at the end of the cycle and should be adding livestock relatively soon. Good times.

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Hurry up and order your radion (if you're going that route) cuz the ecotech sale ends tmw

Looks like I've missed out on that one. Not a big deal.

 

Cycle is done. Yippee! I'd like to start getting some "beginner" corals going but I have a few questions. First, which species should I go with? I'm thinking zoas, mushrooms, leathers. Thoughts?

 

Q2. Given the size of my tank, what are the realistic spacing requirements I'd need to keep zoas?

 

Q3. What should I be testing my water for, and should I dose with anything to keep these guys happy?

 

Thanks for everyone's help.

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