Help with new 125 gallon build
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tassod
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Can you explain exactly what you mean by 3% H2O2 ?
tassod
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Cool, I'm certainly not the expert so I will do this as well. Would my next step be to wash substrate, put it in the tank and start filling? Rocks only on 2nd day for curing.
SimonSKL
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You can still do the H2O2 step. Just put them back into the curing tub after a good freshwater rinse following the H2O2 soak. I only cured my rocks for 1-2 days and then put them into the tank for cycling.
Yes, sand substrate needs to be washed and then you can put them into the tank.
Yes, sand substrate needs to be washed and then you can put them into the tank.
tassod
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how big was your mix so you were able to adequately soak your rocks? How much Hydrogen peroxide did you have to use? Would have to buy several bottles i would imagine to make a couple of gallons of this.
tassod
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Did you use RODI water to rinse it or tap?
SimonSKL
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I am too cheap. I used tap water
tassod
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Instructions actually say to lightly rinse once, so decided to go with that. Currently giving rocks 3% H2O2 bath and then placing them in the tank. Once all rocks are done, will add sand and start filling tank to begin cycle. Can I use the saltwater in my Brute container that the rocks have been curing in to fill the DT tank?
tassod
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Finally filling tank!
Finally filling tank!
Well, day has come to finally fill the tank and start cycling! Its been a lot of hard work but i am enjoying it. I started filling the tank last night around 10pm and this is where its at right now.
Once its full i will start adding salt to proper salinity. I have a couple of temporary 150watt heaters in there also to bring up the temp. I'm going to have a 300 watt heater in my sump return to maintain temp, will that be enough?
Here is a pic of the refugium:
here is a pic of the skimmer compartment:
Question: Not familiar on how to use or how the skimmer works. Do i basically just plug it in or do I need to make some adjustments? I see on top a dial type setting. Also there is a tube just sticking out, where does that need to be?
Finally filling tank!
Well, day has come to finally fill the tank and start cycling! Its been a lot of hard work but i am enjoying it. I started filling the tank last night around 10pm and this is where its at right now.
Once its full i will start adding salt to proper salinity. I have a couple of temporary 150watt heaters in there also to bring up the temp. I'm going to have a 300 watt heater in my sump return to maintain temp, will that be enough?
Here is a pic of the refugium:
here is a pic of the skimmer compartment:
Question: Not familiar on how to use or how the skimmer works. Do i basically just plug it in or do I need to make some adjustments? I see on top a dial type setting. Also there is a tube just sticking out, where does that need to be?
SimonSKL
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Looking very good! Tasso. Yes, you have come a long way and it is good to see how things come together. Good job!
I only have a 200W heater in my sump and it has been enough for my tank as my room temp is kept around 74F.
If you are referring to the white tube coming out the bottom of the collection cup, it is a drain so you can drain the skimmate to a larger container instead of emptying out the cup every 1-2 days. There is a plug at the end of the tube which you have to remove to drain the skimmate.
I only have a 200W heater in my sump and it has been enough for my tank as my room temp is kept around 74F.
If you are referring to the white tube coming out the bottom of the collection cup, it is a drain so you can drain the skimmate to a larger container instead of emptying out the cup every 1-2 days. There is a plug at the end of the tube which you have to remove to drain the skimmate.
Beenalongtime79
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You are on your way!!!
tassod
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Help needed
Help needed
Ok, running into a problem with installing the CREE LED lights with my canopy. I thought I could install some PVC tubing accross the lenght of the canopy just under the lid so I could use the hanging kits to suspend the lights but they end up touching the water and to close, at this point i'm out of ideas. Can anyone offer suggestions on how I can install these? Simon, since you have the same lights, wondering if you have any ideas...Here are some pics. The PVC tube going accross is what I installed and can be removed.
Here is a pic of the entire tank with canopy...another thought is to remove the hinges and lid of the canopy and install the lights somehow...
My next question is about cycling. Tank is running now and I need to bring up salinity a little more as I am at 1.021 but i have run out of salt so ordering that tomorrow. No reactors or skimmer is running, just the return. What do I need to do going forward to start cycling?
Help needed
Ok, running into a problem with installing the CREE LED lights with my canopy. I thought I could install some PVC tubing accross the lenght of the canopy just under the lid so I could use the hanging kits to suspend the lights but they end up touching the water and to close, at this point i'm out of ideas. Can anyone offer suggestions on how I can install these? Simon, since you have the same lights, wondering if you have any ideas...Here are some pics. The PVC tube going accross is what I installed and can be removed.
Here is a pic of the entire tank with canopy...another thought is to remove the hinges and lid of the canopy and install the lights somehow...
My next question is about cycling. Tank is running now and I need to bring up salinity a little more as I am at 1.021 but i have run out of salt so ordering that tomorrow. No reactors or skimmer is running, just the return. What do I need to do going forward to start cycling?
SimonSKL
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Tasso,
As far as hanging the lights, instead of hanging them from inside the canopy, you can hang them from top of the canopy similar to what I did in my post.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=20068908&postcount=108
You will drill four 1/2" holes for each light in the lid directly above the 4 hanging locations and use two wooded blocks to raise the light to a height that you like. The height can be adjusted by varying the height of the blocks. Make sure you cut a slot at the top so the wire won't slip off the block.
Once you put rocks in water, the cycle begins. The low salinity will be fine until you add more salt. Keep the temp at 78-80F and run your skimmer also.
As far as hanging the lights, instead of hanging them from inside the canopy, you can hang them from top of the canopy similar to what I did in my post.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=20068908&postcount=108
You will drill four 1/2" holes for each light in the lid directly above the 4 hanging locations and use two wooded blocks to raise the light to a height that you like. The height can be adjusted by varying the height of the blocks. Make sure you cut a slot at the top so the wire won't slip off the block.
Once you put rocks in water, the cycle begins. The low salinity will be fine until you add more salt. Keep the temp at 78-80F and run your skimmer also.
