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Old June 19th, 2009  
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Tank Setup with photos

Hi I have a 90 Gal tank that has been empty for about 6 years this summer I will be setting it up (I hope). I need a Pump and a heater not sure which one.
Pump maybe: GX-6000
Heater: no clue
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Old June 19th, 2009  
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Hello and Welcome to Fish Lore. As for filtration...your filter gallons per hour (GPH) is recommended to be 8 to 10 x the volume of your tank. For 90g's a 900gph filter would be great. I'm not familiar with the gx6000 I use mag drive pumps.
As for heating, Visi Therm Stealth Heaters are a big hit on this forum. I use them in both my tanks. Very accurate. I'd suggest 2 200w heaters one on each end of the tank. This will help to eliminate cold spots by having 2. Also by having 2, should one quit working for whatever reason you have a back up. Best of luck and keep sending pictures!
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Old June 19th, 2009  
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Another question? what should I use to get the water back to the tank from the wet/dry. Can not find anything that will work or look right. Please help
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Old June 19th, 2009  
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You'll have to find some flex hoses that connect from the over flow box (the black one) to your tide pool the large clear box with the bio media. Here is an example:
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...m?pcatid=18367
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Old June 20th, 2009  
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Can you suggest one for circulation of deep aquariums.

For example:
http://www.marineandreef.com/Aquariu...stem_s/464.htm

or
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...06&pcatid=9606
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Old June 20th, 2009  
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Sorry BrianL but I've never used either of the examples that you have listed. I'm sure someone will see this thread and give you more information. Best of luck!
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