240 Inwall Construction (Image Intense)
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weatherson
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McGinnis: Yes. It helps to stabilize the tank's PH due to photosynthesis. Basically, it helps to lower carbon dioxide and raise oxygen levels in what is normally a time of just the opposite in the main tank.
NexDog: You are welcome.
Joseph
NexDog: You are welcome.
Joseph
Joseph,
Thanks for the information, now I am being to understand the reasoning a bit more. So basically, the fluctuation in pH is reduced during the night, so the overall pH is more stable...is that correct?
Also, you mentioned your water quality can be helped by having your skimmer hooked up to the ozone, why is this? Don't want to redirect the thread, so feel free not to answer.
Thanks for the information, now I am being to understand the reasoning a bit more. So basically, the fluctuation in pH is reduced during the night, so the overall pH is more stable...is that correct?
Also, you mentioned your water quality can be helped by having your skimmer hooked up to the ozone, why is this? Don't want to redirect the thread, so feel free not to answer.
weatherson
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McGinnis: Yes, you've got it. 
Regarding the use of ozone, it can help to clarify the water due to its oxidation properties. Basically, it oxidizes some organic matter in the water which allows the skimmer to better remove it from the water. But... ozone should always be used in moderation. Over-use can be as detrimental as proper use can be beneficial.
DerekW: Very good point. :thumbsup:
Joseph
Regarding the use of ozone, it can help to clarify the water due to its oxidation properties. Basically, it oxidizes some organic matter in the water which allows the skimmer to better remove it from the water. But... ozone should always be used in moderation. Over-use can be as detrimental as proper use can be beneficial.DerekW: Very good point. :thumbsup:
Joseph
Well, it's taken me over a week, but I just finished reading through the first 119 pages of this thread in the first part, and just had to jump here to the end of this one. I read every word of every post, and it was all well worth it.
What an amazing experience. I have been doing fresh water aquariums about three years. I've wanted to try salt water, so I've been studying books and reading on the internet for a couple of months now. I have set up my first marine tank (a 20 gal long) just two weeks ago with my first batch of salt water and 20 lb of cured live rock. I put my first fish in today, a single clownfish. We'll see how it goes.
While waiting for the tank to stabilze about a week ago I found this thread. Started at post one. This thread has been more educational and inspirational to me than any book or anything else I could have done. As an engineer, and chronic tinkerer, I am in awe of Weatherson's talents and skills. And planning. And execution. Just Damn!
I'll probably never have the tank Joseph has, but I will have something bigger and better than my current little 20 gal. And when I do I am going to try to make it as elegant, efficient, interesting, and clean a system as I have seen here. I have a model to follow. But talk about a tough act to follow.......
Thanks, Weatherson, for the thread and the journey. I hope this thread continues for a long time, and I can come back and say I have started something half as good as yours.
Bruce
What an amazing experience. I have been doing fresh water aquariums about three years. I've wanted to try salt water, so I've been studying books and reading on the internet for a couple of months now. I have set up my first marine tank (a 20 gal long) just two weeks ago with my first batch of salt water and 20 lb of cured live rock. I put my first fish in today, a single clownfish. We'll see how it goes.
While waiting for the tank to stabilze about a week ago I found this thread. Started at post one. This thread has been more educational and inspirational to me than any book or anything else I could have done. As an engineer, and chronic tinkerer, I am in awe of Weatherson's talents and skills. And planning. And execution. Just Damn!
I'll probably never have the tank Joseph has, but I will have something bigger and better than my current little 20 gal. And when I do I am going to try to make it as elegant, efficient, interesting, and clean a system as I have seen here. I have a model to follow. But talk about a tough act to follow.......
Thanks, Weatherson, for the thread and the journey. I hope this thread continues for a long time, and I can come back and say I have started something half as good as yours.
Bruce
weatherson
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It's been a while since my last post here (sorry for the delay) so I thought I would do a quick update. But first...
McGinnis: You are welcome and it's my pleasure to help. tdool is spot on in his advice. Thanks.
bcoons: You too are very welcome and thank you for the very kind words.
OK... I took a new full tank shot today and thought it would be interesting to view growth rates from the shot I took almost exactly a month prior. These shots are slightly off from each other and I did move a few corals but if you look at certain corals in both photos, you can easily see the rate of growth. Here you go...
McGinnis: You are welcome and it's my pleasure to help. tdool is spot on in his advice. Thanks.
bcoons: You too are very welcome and thank you for the very kind words.
OK... I took a new full tank shot today and thought it would be interesting to view growth rates from the shot I took almost exactly a month prior. These shots are slightly off from each other and I did move a few corals but if you look at certain corals in both photos, you can easily see the rate of growth. Here you go...
Joseph,
I have said it once and will say it again, that really is a beautiful tank! Great job setting up the comparison in an overlay format. Really nice job.
I have been steadily acquiring new equipment for my tank, so in the next few weeks I will hopefully be getting underway! Marc has been a huge help to me via email, taking time to answer novice questions is probably not what he wants to be doing, but he does anyhow. You guys both deserve credit for taking the time further the hobby along to newcomers! Thanks
I have said it once and will say it again, that really is a beautiful tank! Great job setting up the comparison in an overlay format. Really nice job.
I have been steadily acquiring new equipment for my tank, so in the next few weeks I will hopefully be getting underway! Marc has been a huge help to me via email, taking time to answer novice questions is probably not what he wants to be doing, but he does anyhow. You guys both deserve credit for taking the time further the hobby along to newcomers! Thanks
weatherson
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Marc: Yes, it's amazing what calcium additions can do for plastic.
Mathew: Thanks again and please do provide a link to your upcoming thread. Just keep in mind, however, that Marc is a hack and take his advice with a grain of synthetic salt. :lolspin: Seriously, you couldn't ask for a better mentor to have at your side for your upcoming adventure than Mr. Levenson.
Joseph
Mathew: Thanks again and please do provide a link to your upcoming thread. Just keep in mind, however, that Marc is a hack and take his advice with a grain of synthetic salt. :lolspin: Seriously, you couldn't ask for a better mentor to have at your side for your upcoming adventure than Mr. Levenson.
Joseph
Marc,
You got that right, but one way or the other I think I will end up in good shape regardless of which one of you is going to take the credit...I am just fortunate enough that you both are willing to help. That is the real key for success in this hobby, being able learn from others and get help from more experienced people when times are tough.
You got that right, but one way or the other I think I will end up in good shape regardless of which one of you is going to take the credit...I am just fortunate enough that you both are willing to help. That is the real key for success in this hobby, being able learn from others and get help from more experienced people when times are tough.
Bemmer
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Tunze Magnet for the OM Mag-Scraper
Tunze Magnet for the OM Mag-Scraper
Hi Joseph,
I would also, like many, like to compliment you on such a beautiful tank. I am working on my own 225-gallon in-wall tank. My husband and I have been looking at your website extensively. It has been a great resource.
Anyway, I wanted to follow up on the earlier posts about the OM Mag-Scraper. Since my tank is so large, I had to have it built with the thicker glass. It appears that many people have issues with the Mag-Float magnets. I see that Paul is also offering the Tunze magnets as an option for his scraper. Do they work better on thicker walled glass tanks?
Thanks.
Tunze Magnet for the OM Mag-Scraper
Hi Joseph,
I would also, like many, like to compliment you on such a beautiful tank. I am working on my own 225-gallon in-wall tank. My husband and I have been looking at your website extensively. It has been a great resource.
Anyway, I wanted to follow up on the earlier posts about the OM Mag-Scraper. Since my tank is so large, I had to have it built with the thicker glass. It appears that many people have issues with the Mag-Float magnets. I see that Paul is also offering the Tunze magnets as an option for his scraper. Do they work better on thicker walled glass tanks?
Thanks.
weatherson
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Rebecca: Thank you and it pleases me that you are able to gain something from my experience and my website.
What is the thickness of your glass? I have .5" and the Mag Float magnet does an adequate job with the scraper. Anything thicker than .5" and I would suggest going with the Tunze. For a regular glass cleaning magnet, I use an Algae Free Hammerhead. This one is much more powerful than the Mag Float and it also floats. I use it with the acrylic tank pad in place as I feel this just works better.
Joseph
What is the thickness of your glass? I have .5" and the Mag Float magnet does an adequate job with the scraper. Anything thicker than .5" and I would suggest going with the Tunze. For a regular glass cleaning magnet, I use an Algae Free Hammerhead. This one is much more powerful than the Mag Float and it also floats. I use it with the acrylic tank pad in place as I feel this just works better.
Joseph
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