Episode II of "The Lazy Reefkeeper" series (The 2-minute water change)
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ReefMeister2
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CatDog said:
Yes, good observation.
Since the return pumps share the same water manifold as the dump system, they have to be shut off before proceeding with the water change. As you can see, that's a matter of simply pressing a button on my control panel, but it's still a step that should have preceeded "step 1" in my illustration nonetheless.
I then simply turn them back on as soon as the sump refills to an adequate level.
ReefMeister2
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CatDog said:Thanks for the clarification. I did think that you were a genius until I saw that you're a CPA grad student...what are you thinking??
I jest because I used to be a practicing CPA, but took a turn to technology marketing when I had the chance. Good luck!
LOL....I know EXACTLY what you mean.
I've irked a few of my professors when they ask if there are any questions at the end of a lecture:
(Kevin's hand raising from the back of the room)
Professor: "Yes Kevin, what question do you have"
Kevin: "yea, Ummm, please tell me again....why is it that I chose accountancy???"
After various "Meet the Firms" events, and the usual "shmooze your way through the pack just to kiss the reps a_ _" I quickly decided that being an auditor is the LAST thing that I want to do! That field takes a certain personality, of which I don't want to have anything to do with.
And tax preparation? Hmmm, well...let's just say I'd rather gouge one eye out at a time with a sharp stick!
I do wish to complete my C.P.A. certification nonetheless so that I'll have the knowledge and be a bit more marketable when hitting the corporate sector at age 42. An MBA/CPA combination should provide a little leverage I hope. Honestly, I have no clue where I'll finally end up.
CatDog
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Absolutely, yes the CPA/MBA combo will definitely be marketable. Given your location and interest in all things technical, I could see a route through the finance group of a high tech company.
The CFO and finance managers within high tech are much more involved in the operations of the company, especially smaller ones, due to the M&A possibilities. I was able to make the jump when I joined a software firm as a business unit controller, but through the everyday interaction with the guys running the business, I was able to play that into a product operations role.
Yes, the Big 4 firm approach is grueling, however, I will say that it's a great training ground and does prepare you for corporate warfare later. But similar to you, I got fed up with footing numbers until my eyes were red when it really didn't matter in the end anyway! I have always said that a corporate audit comes down to a handshake between the CFO and audit partner in the end to see what the audit firm can live with, think of the audit fee as an insurance policy.
Oh well, if nothing else pans out, I see a career in aquarium setup and maintenance for you!
The CFO and finance managers within high tech are much more involved in the operations of the company, especially smaller ones, due to the M&A possibilities. I was able to make the jump when I joined a software firm as a business unit controller, but through the everyday interaction with the guys running the business, I was able to play that into a product operations role.
Yes, the Big 4 firm approach is grueling, however, I will say that it's a great training ground and does prepare you for corporate warfare later. But similar to you, I got fed up with footing numbers until my eyes were red when it really didn't matter in the end anyway! I have always said that a corporate audit comes down to a handshake between the CFO and audit partner in the end to see what the audit firm can live with, think of the audit fee as an insurance policy.
Oh well, if nothing else pans out, I see a career in aquarium setup and maintenance for you!
ReefMeister2
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Just a bump with a couple of updated photos:
I got you beat - I turn on my Litermeter III in about 2 seconds. It pumps a couple gallons or so (whatever i want to set it at) each and every day to my main tank from a 90 gallon saltwater holding tank I previously mixed in the basement. This eventually returns to the sump and out the sump overflow to the drain. I seperately use the litermeter to make up for evaporation so the salinity does not get out of wack. No shock due to a large water change at once. Works great and easy to maintain.
monkeyreefer
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the fastes way i know of to pull water out of a tank is a shop vac it pulls out 20 gallons in about 15-20 secs
it pulls out 20 gallons in about 15-20 secs
ReefMeister2
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brian3 and phuochai,
Do either of you have pictures of your "Litermeter" setups?
Anyone for that matter...I'm curious to see how reefers have setup their water change systems. Don't worry about "highjacking" the thread or anything weird like that. We're all curious to see different ideas, so post away!
Do either of you have pictures of your "Litermeter" setups?
Anyone for that matter...I'm curious to see how reefers have setup their water change systems. Don't worry about "highjacking" the thread or anything weird like that. We're all curious to see different ideas, so post away!
is this the brand of tank that you have? http://www.commodityaxis.com/ProductDisplay.aspx?id=19
ReefMeister2
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Yes,
I don't see many of them around in the larger sizes, but I knew I just had to have it considering my experiences with acrylic tanks. I still wanted to "look" of rounded corners, but with the durability of glass...this tank met my needs perfectly. No one here in the states makes curved glass tanks because the manufacturing costs are so expensive. These are imported from China.
I'm planning to upgrade to a 6-foot 200 gallon next, so I may purchase the same brand again.
ReefMeister2
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Yea, admittedly, Episode II was more of a "neener, neener, look'at-what-I-got" sorta thread, LOL
but I made up for it in Episode III (at least I hope)
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=619925
hey RM2 any recent pictures of tank ,I`ve tried to replicate somewhat similar to yours, automated water changes the way my home is constructed and the location of tank is somewhat difficult, Not to mention having a wife that wouldn`t apreciate holes in the wall. thanks for all the inspiration. at least I don`t have to lift heavy buckets of water around. thanks bigfish
ReefMeister2
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Sadly, I had to break down my tank temporarily to make room for a complete remodel of half of my house. (including the kitchen/living room where my penninsula tank sat)
I now have all my livestock temporarily living in Tank-O-Saurus out in the garage.
For those of you who haven't yet met Tank-O-Saurus....
This is Tank-O-Saurus:
Um...yea. WOW is right ('cept I say it louder, hehehe)
'tiss yet ANOTHER saga to soon begin for his Laziness (sigh)
Not TOO soon though...as I've still not gathered enough (cough)bravery to bring this monster into my new living room on brandnew hardwood floors. I even had to move and reinstall our patio slider over 6" in anticipation of accomodating this beast for one particular corner of our room.
Get this: I had thought of selling the thing rather than deal with the headaches, but then my WIFE (believe it or not) slaps me along side the head and tells me in no uncertain terms that we SHALL complete Operation Tank-O-Saurus! :eek1: <--(Reefmeister getting whapped behind the head with a rolled up newspaper) So....What's a guy to do?
