Thanks for the responses - and I don't want to hijack Dennis' thread. I was looking for his specific experiences in adding coral very soon after adding part 2 of the TBS package. I know he did it this time, and I am wondering if he's done that in his past experiences with TBS, and if it has always gone well. Those pieces that he added just a few weeks ago look like they are getting along well ...
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He has another thread you can read, and also in this one. He believes in TBS rocks, as many do, and follows the recommendations. It is shipped live, over night, in water, packed extremely well...
So if your tank is ready and you pick up in time you are good to go. TBS's web page lays it all out and it comes in packages. So you drop in package 1, watch water parameters for a few days, then you get package two, rinse and repeat. It really is that good of a deal with very minimal die off.
I guess the short version is: It is like mail ordering a fish only heavier
He has another thread you can read, and also in this one. He believes in TBS rocks, as many do, and follows the recommendations. It is shipped live, over night, in water, packed extremely well...
So if your tank is ready and you pick up in time you are good to go. TBS's web page lays it all out and it comes in packages. So you drop in package 1, watch water parameters for a few days, then you get package two, rinse and repeat. It really is that good of a deal with very minimal die off.
I guess the short version is: It is like mail ordering a fish only heavier
Yup, on my second tank started with TBS. What I am wondering is what Dennis' experience has been in adding corals fairly soon after part 2 is in the tank, vs. waiting for some other milestone?
Bpb
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A tank started with TBS package vs dry sand and rock are very different. Even 6 months is a little soon to put many acros in a dry rock and sand tank. In a TBS tank, couple of weeks and you're good to go. I agree the reefer really needs to be mature as well, but the biodiversity on a microscopic level in TBS rock is a lot more forgiving than you'll find on a sterile tank
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d2mini
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Sorry, been out of commission for a few days.
Yes, i have done the same previously with TBS.
Once I see that I'm registering nitrates I feel it's safe to start adding livestock. The last couple of times it has been out of necessity.
But almost everything does well, including this time. In fact, a lot of the stuff I had in holding this time went brown on me and everything has colored up beautifully over the past month or so after putting in the new setup. I haven't lost a single item.
And ditto what others have said above.
Have you done anything nerdy with the ProfiLux yet such as weather patterns or storms and clouds?
On a serious note how or what is the interface for dimming? The product says it can dim up to 32 different channels so I am interested in the unit. Trying to see the product layout and it looks like 6 via back by default. So what isn't clear if there is an add-on for the rest. Docs are not really clear in how to achieve the dimming connectivity
I am currently controlling multi chip DIY arrays and not changing anytime soon.
On a serious note how or what is the interface for dimming? The product says it can dim up to 32 different channels so I am interested in the unit. Trying to see the product layout and it looks like 6 via back by default. So what isn't clear if there is an add-on for the rest. Docs are not really clear in how to achieve the dimming connectivity
I am currently controlling multi chip DIY arrays and not changing anytime soon.
d2mini
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Have you done anything nerdy with the ProfiLux yet such as weather patterns or storms and clouds?
On a serious note how or what is the interface for dimming? The product says it can dim up to 32 different channels so I am interested in the unit. Trying to see the product layout and it looks like 6 via back by default. So what isn't clear if there is an add-on for the rest. Docs are not really clear in how to achieve the dimming connectivity
My P4 doesn't control my Radions, nor do I have anything else that would require dimming.
d2mini
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Not since I restarted. But I will be.
Wanted to give everything else a chance to settle in, plus I had the new sump coming and a couple other things I wanted to take care of first.
I'll probably get that going again soon.
d2mini
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Just a couple small ones on a side panel from a frack rack, which is to be expected. I know better than that. lol
Frag rack on the back panel only now.
I use a Tunze Care magnet to clean the glass.
d2mini
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More updates under the hood.
GHL flow meter installed on the drain plumbing and the new "Twist" version of the AquaUV 25w Classic installed on the return.
The flow meter is currently reading about a 3-4x turnover rate depending on how much water is actually in the system.
Still waiting for my LifeReef filter canisters.
GHL flow meter installed on the drain plumbing and the new "Twist" version of the AquaUV 25w Classic installed on the return.
The flow meter is currently reading about a 3-4x turnover rate depending on how much water is actually in the system.
Still waiting for my LifeReef filter canisters.
D2 - do you have any shots of the refugium has a stand alone before setting it up? I have the same sump, not green though, and was considering adding one. You are routing water via return pump? I see how the water returns or at least I think I do based on the above photo.
Regardless, keep up the good work. Looks like everything is humming along
Regardless, keep up the good work. Looks like everything is humming along
d2mini
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D2 - do you have any shots of the refugium has a stand alone before setting it up? I have the same sump, not green though, and was considering adding one. You are routing water via return pump? I see how the water returns or at least I think I do based on the above photo.
Regardless, keep up the good work. Looks like everything is humming along
This would be the best pic I have.
Yes, I tee'd off the return, controlling flow to the refugium with the ball valve.
It enters into the forward most barb and spray bar inside the fuge.
It flows back into the sump via the slotted white pvc at the very rear.
And the middle barb with upturned elbow inside is the emergency drain.
networkcrasher
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Hi Dennis
I was inspired by your thread and just scored a used 120xl for a new build. I always wanted to get a CLF1 sump too, also with a svs3-24. Are you using a magdrive for the skimmer, then dedicating the vectra to the return, fuge, as well as the manifold for the filter canisters? I don't want to reinvent the wheel and since you'll basically have an identical configuration to what I'm working towards, I'm curious as to what your plans are?
Cheers
Mark
I was inspired by your thread and just scored a used 120xl for a new build. I always wanted to get a CLF1 sump too, also with a svs3-24. Are you using a magdrive for the skimmer, then dedicating the vectra to the return, fuge, as well as the manifold for the filter canisters? I don't want to reinvent the wheel and since you'll basically have an identical configuration to what I'm working towards, I'm curious as to what your plans are?
Cheers
Mark
d2mini
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The skimmer has it's own pump and I plan on using an additional small pump for the canisters. I'll only be running one for the most part, two max. The fuge is fed off the return.
networkcrasher
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I planned to run carbon, maybe gfo if need be, and potentially some pellets. Do you have any probs with the mag drive on the skimmer raising temps?
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