Have you got a 5-6" GSP?

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Re: Have you got a 5-6" GSP?

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:lol:
RTR wrote:How many of us are inebriated today?

Stratters: That sounds ideal... I am big on circular currents also, but I ignore the fact that I am in the northern hemisphere and run current clockwise or counter-clockwise depending on which looks better in a given tank.
Thank you!

My CURREBT direction was entirely dictated by how far the plug leads reached; both filter outlets ended up being in the RHS of the tank, which gives a good clockwise DISCHARGE.

<phew> :cheers: RTR
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Re: Have you got a 5-6" GSP?

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* CURRENT

FFS
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Re: Have you got a 5-6" GSP?

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LOL! Convenience always matters. Frequently it is the first and prime consideration.
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Re: Have you got a 5-6" GSP?

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I've just put plans in for my new extension. The kitchen is going to have a dedicated tank area, I am sooooo excited.
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Re: Have you got a 5-6" GSP?

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If you cook a lot like me then keep an eye on the temp of the tanks. You would be amazed how cooking, especially in summer, could affect tank temps. Particularly in small tanks.

One year I had to use fans to keep the temps within normal.

As a precaution I tend to keep bubblers in all kitchen tanks to keep the oxygen high.
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Re: Have you got a 5-6" GSP?

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I've got double filtration on them both, and the Fluvals in particular provide excellent flow and oxygenation. I'm really impressed with them. I'm going to site the tanks on the opposite side of the (20'x20') room to the cooking area, and make sure there's good ventilation.

It's a point I hadn't thought of, I've got a decent floor plan sorted, but I'll get a dedicated room thermometer so I can keep an eye on the temperature.
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