nick12881
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How much rock do yout hink you will be using the emarco400 on ? Did mar from marco recoomend getting so much? Trying to decide how much to order. I am going to build three islands probably around 80 lbs or so each.
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How much rock do yout hink you will be using the emarco400 on ? Did mar from marco recoomend getting so much? Trying to decide how much to order. I am going to build three islands probably around 80 lbs or so each.
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I know he got it online. He's not answering my text but I know it cost about $100 for the two part one gallon cans.
CalmSeasQuest
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I have no clue as to how much I'l use. I had also ordered some rock from Marco and orders over $50 ship fee.
CalmSeasQuest
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I think I might need to change my plans for Ca and Alk supplementation on the grow-out tank. It's a 100 gallon stock tank, holding ~70 gallons. It's currently stocked with about 100 pieces including a few larger SPS colonies and a very large clam with another 70 frags on the way. Present CA and Alk demand is requiring ~250ml/Day of 2-part. At this rate, I'm going through 1 gallon of each 2-part every 15 days. On such a small system, this is resulting in salinity creep requiring the removal of about 6 gallons of saltwater a month. I expect the demand to about double once the remaining corals arrive.
I may replace the current 2-part dosing system with my existing GEO612 CaRx and purchase a new, larger reactor for the 270. I haven't researched Calcium Reactors in a long time. Anything better than our trusty GEOs with AP Carbon Dosers?
I may replace the current 2-part dosing system with my existing GEO612 CaRx and purchase a new, larger reactor for the 270. I haven't researched Calcium Reactors in a long time. Anything better than our trusty GEOs with AP Carbon Dosers?
CalmSeasQuest
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While I ponder putting a CaRx on the grow-out tank, Picked up larger, 2.5 gallon jugs to use for 2-part. This should provide up to 45 days between refills...
1 gallon jug vs the 2.5 gallon
I promised myself that with this build I was going to get a better handle on organizing equipment and supplies. I standardized the storage units - all nest, are clear so you can see the contents and can be easily labeled...
These initial three will contain water testing, fragging and pump supplies and parts.
And a labeler so everything "knows it's name"...
1 gallon jug vs the 2.5 gallon
I promised myself that with this build I was going to get a better handle on organizing equipment and supplies. I standardized the storage units - all nest, are clear so you can see the contents and can be easily labeled...
These initial three will contain water testing, fragging and pump supplies and parts.
And a labeler so everything "knows it's name"...
CalmSeasQuest
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Unfortunately I am STILL waiting on the replacement tank. GLA had indicated it would be delivered today, but that was cancelled due to an issue in delivery staffing.
While I continue to acquire livestock for the grow out tank, it's disappointing that I ordered the tank on December 18, 2013 and it's now mid April 2014 and still no tank. I had hoped to use the winter months to get the tank up and going. Now that we're into Spring, there are many other demands on time including getting Gracie out from under cover and back on the road...
"Gracie" - 2013 Anniversary Edition CVO Road King
Hopefully the tank will be delivered next week.
Chrisrush
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Did you notice any cycle when you added the marine pure stuff to your grow out tanks? I have a large 8x8x4 block to add to my tank but I don't want to cause any cycle to an established tank.
CalmSeasQuest
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I didn't have a cycle (or at least one that I was able to measure) as I added a lot of live rock from an existing system. I don't see any mechanism where adding Marine Pure to an existing, already-cycled system would cause another cycle.
CalmSeasQuest
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CalmSeasQuest
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Good News and Some Concerns...
Good News and Some Concerns...
After 5 long months of waiting, my tank was finally delivered yesterday...
GLA stated the delays were due problems in getting scratch-free glass. After having to refuse the first tank, I closely inspected this one and found no scratches in the glass however - I'm concerned about the presence of multiple voids (air gaps) in the seams. The glass is 3/4"...
Right seam, about midway - 1" long
Right seam, bottom, about 3/4" long
Left seam, bottom - top void 3/4", bottom void 2"
The bottom seam is covered by trim and the back is painted black, so I cannot see those seams. When I asked about the voids, I was told these were common when using black silicone and were of no concern. If this tank were taller or rimless, I would have been more concerned, but as it's braced and only 22" tall, I thought the explanation might be plausible. Even so, it still represents ~325 gallons of saltwater sitting in my living room.
So here's the question - Should I be concerned about the seams? As this is my first large tank, I'd really appreciate the thoughts and comments from those with more large, glass-tank experience.
Thanks in advance!
Good News and Some Concerns...
After 5 long months of waiting, my tank was finally delivered yesterday...
GLA stated the delays were due problems in getting scratch-free glass. After having to refuse the first tank, I closely inspected this one and found no scratches in the glass however - I'm concerned about the presence of multiple voids (air gaps) in the seams. The glass is 3/4"...
Right seam, about midway - 1" long
Right seam, bottom, about 3/4" long
Left seam, bottom - top void 3/4", bottom void 2"
The bottom seam is covered by trim and the back is painted black, so I cannot see those seams. When I asked about the voids, I was told these were common when using black silicone and were of no concern. If this tank were taller or rimless, I would have been more concerned, but as it's braced and only 22" tall, I thought the explanation might be plausible. Even so, it still represents ~325 gallons of saltwater sitting in my living room.
So here's the question - Should I be concerned about the seams? As this is my first large tank, I'd really appreciate the thoughts and comments from those with more large, glass-tank experience.
Thanks in advance!
SPotter
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After 5 long months of waiting, my tank was finally delivered yesterday...
GLA stated the delays were due problems in getting scratch-free glass. After having to refuse the first tank, I closely inspected this one and found no scratches in the glass however - I'm concerned about the presence of multiple voids (air gaps) in the seams. The glass is 3/4"...
Right seam, about midway - 1" long
Right seam, bottom, about 3/4" long
Left seam, bottom - top void 3/4", bottom void 2"
The bottom seam is covered by trim and the back is painted black, so I cannot see those seams. When I asked about the voids, I was told these were common when using black silicone and were of no concern. If this tank were taller or rimless, I would have been more concerned, but as it's braced and only 22" tall, I thought the explanation might be plausible. Even so, it still represents ~325 gallons of saltwater sitting in my living room.
So here's the question - Should I be concerned about the seams? As this is my first large tank, I'd really appreciate the thoughts and comments from those with more large, glass-tank experience.
Thanks in advance!
Hey Tom, the tank looks great! My last tank was 72x36x28 and I had a couple of those voids in the seams. Some of them got smaller once the tank was filled and others stayed the same. I would say that you are ok.
SteelMastiff
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Congrats on finally getting your tank, I'm really looking forward to seeing it come together. As for the voids, I have a few of them on my GLA also, and so far so good"¦ Of course I still have those beautiful gouges in my front panel that stare back at me, but live and learn they say; I'm just thankful they made it right for you"¦ Now get some water in that beast already!:beer:
As it applies to Aquascaping, I'm a negative kind of guy.
Only a small fraction of the rock seen in that photo will find it's way into the tank. I'm hoping to apply some of the tenets of planted-tank "hardscapes" in this build. Because of the limited amount of rock, I'm using Marine Pure spheres and plates (currently curing in my grow-out tank) in the sump to provide supplemental bio-filtration. As an example...
This 12-long tank sits dry in the foyer of my home. Although an Iwagumi style will not work in a marine/coral environment (few places for corals), it's a good example of how much thought and focus is placed on the selection and placement of each "stone" (I spent more than 2 weeks creating that seemingly simple design.)
I don't have any preconceived notion of how it will turn out, but I want to put as much consideration and effort into the aquascape as was applied to the tank, systems and inhabitants. I'm ready for the challenge.
Is that tank just always dry and holding rocks? Nothing alive?
Build looks good so far.
CalmSeasQuest
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Yup - Just rocks. Strangely enough, I really enjoy it.
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