(First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System
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Eklikewhoa
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This has got to be the absolute best thread I have ever seen!!!!
Goodwin9
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I'd think that you should have your skimmer running 24/7, with fish in the tank and feedings, there is always going to be skimming that needs to be done IMO.<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10157514#post10157514 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cbui2
water clearing up real good and reactor is kicking in too. i have it dial in about 700gph just tumbling around the media and trying not to stir it up. i had to shut down my skimmer since there was nothing left to skim.except the water
mcrist
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I am surprised by this comment since one of the reasons I went with Deltec is its low power consumption. My Deltec AP902 only uses 104 watts of electricity which is far lower than my last skimmer.<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10154186#post10154186 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Sparkss
Those Deltecs are definitely nice for their small footprint and head room requirements, but they draw a bit more wattage than I think is necessary for whay they produce... but that is just my opinion. Of course they only draw a few more watts than other, larger skimmer, so that statement is really only relevant in California, the state of outrageous eletrical prices. But out here we try to make every watt count(3rd tier up to .36975 per KWH now, I think.. haven't looked at our bill in that much detail in some time now... too depressing
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orlandobrian
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Four kids, and this incredible giant tank... you wife must be a cross between Supernanny and Martha Stewart!
cbui2
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ok the 2" blue-velvet and 2" triple-stripe damsel i have, will this be a problem later down the line chasing my other fish. i dont plan on adding anything smaller then the damsel. average fish will be aleast 5" above. i also have 10 1" blue damsel too. if not i will have to trap them out.
ReefDoctorMicromussas
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Bart I just added my first fish to my build.. and ported over the live rock from the current tank.. MY point is that the Damsels will NOT be making the trip... Those damsels will harrass you until they die
Looking really good by the way!
Looking really good by the way!
green_frogspawn
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great shots, this is goona be one nice tank!
Goodwin9
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The Damsels should go if you can get them out. When I moved my tank, I kept them and regret it now. I have 3 Blue Damsels that are 3" or larger. They are bigger than a few Tangs in the tank. It's hard to tell from your pictures, but it looks like you have added some snails to the tank. You might consider attatching some algea sheets to the rocks for them to graze on until you get a little more algea growth in the tank.
orlandobrian
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I'll throw my 2 cents in too... I'd take the damsels out too. Unless you like agressive tanks. Better to do it now before adding corals, etc. How about chromis?
jnarowe
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love the rock Bart. Really very nice formations. Nevermind the fish, let me tell you that those snails are not captive reef appropriate and when they check out, they will be extremely foul. Please pay very close attention to them and remove any that stop moving before they foul your tank. PM for more info.
chinaboy1021
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i havent kept a fish for few years now but this is the kinda stuff i come back to RC to see.
xinumaster
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I really love you aquascaping. Don't change it man. It makes me jeoulous. Did you used NSW to fill you tank?
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