Just a few tips and tricks for those new to SPS and reefing....

[reefsahoy]

for CA reactors users, install a inline filter to avoid small particles from clogging the input to the reactor so your drip rate will stay constant once you set it.

 

[Plan>B]

for CA reactors users, install a inline filter to avoid small particles from clogging the input to the reactor so your drip rate will stay constant once you set it.

Now what would you consider small? For what size of particles? 200 Micros?

 

[willan]

Hello Sonny,I know you are use 1260 pump for return but why your return pipe looks like a 1-1/2" any reason may you can tell me?
and how is your sands are always white and your glass is clean too even back side how to you do that amazing of you ? sorry if you posted it and I missed it...THANK YOU:thumbsup:

 

[silentscream]

how is your sands are always white and your glass is clean too even back side how to you do that amazing of you ? sorry if you posted it and I missed it...THANK YOU:thumbsup:

No discredit to SunnyX, but I'm sure he cleans his sand and glass before snapping photos to post online, I know I wouldn't post photos on this site until I had spent a while cleaning it up. :lol2:

You just have to want to have clean glass and sand. Meaning, stay on top of the glass with the scrubber so it never gets bad in the first place. Easy access also helps motivate you to clean it whenever you walk by the tank, good coral placement and rimless, open top tanks make routine maintenance a piece of cake.

 

[marclwheeler]

wish i would have read this along time ago...:lmao: my sump is jam pack w/ macro algae.. I'm not too certain i could fit a power head down there and if so i don't think it would do much good... I do how ever have my skimmer pulling out where my tank drains out to in the sump... that should acheive same results as that area is small and water is VERYturbulent... your thoughts?

 

[silentscream]

wish i would have read this along time ago...:lmao: my sump is jam pack w/ macro algae.. I'm not too certain i could fit a power head down there and if so i don't think it would do much good... I do how ever have my skimmer pulling out where my tank drains out to in the sump... that should acheive same results as that area is small and water is VERYturbulent... your thoughts?

If there is no detritus on the bottom of your sump, I would say you're good to go.

 

[DheereCrossing]

If your fuge is packed with macro, time to harvest and export some nutrients. Once you can't see the bottom anymore, tear out half and let it grow back in.

 

[chercm]

i need some advice as i have my deltec AP701 very near to my return pump so there are mini bubbles being sent to the main tank , any advice

here is the pic :

 

[strout]

The two best threads in along time, This one and the thread on DIY Stands Template Calculator

 

[JCR's Reef]

chercm- You could put a filter sock over the exit pipe to catch the bubbles

 

[E.intheC]

...great thread :thumbsup:

 

[fq600]

I'm still trying to figure out how to siphon ditrus out of my sump... Since the sump is level with the floor, gravity wont work here.

Use an external pump? How do I get the water flowing?

Of all the methods/ways to control nutrient, no1 mentioned yet about an Algae Scrubber. It's simple and one can build it out of just PVC pipes. It has worked amazing for me so far. It's a natural way of controlling and keeping nutrient in balance. It will not stripe the water off of all nutrient like a GFO reactor would.

 

[Mr. X]

6. Get the biggest skimmer you can accommodate. I believe that a protein skimmer is one of the most important parts of a healthy reef system. The skimmer I have on my system is rated for 3-4 times more then my system volume. With a larger simmer you can keep a higher bio load and effectively keep the nutrients down. The skimmer will help add oxygen to your system and is a good insurance policy against unforeseen events in the system.

Great tips...

Regarding the point above, would it be a good idea to get the Reef octopus 5000 for a 100gallon system ? or go in for something smaller ?

 

[SeabassSA]

Interesting

 

[Enjoy]

I'm still trying to figure out how to siphon ditrus out of my sump... Since the sump is level with the floor, gravity wont work here.

Use an external pump? How do I get the water flowing?

Try using a ShopVac, or a BucketHead (sold by Home Depot). It clips onto the top of a 5g bucket, and has a wet/dry vacumm. Works great for cleaning out the sump.

Good Luck.

 

[Doug864]

I wouldn't. You will have a hard time trying to tune it. I had one on a 210g and it was to big for that.
Regards,
Doug

Great tips...

Regarding the point above, would it be a good idea to get the Reef octopus 5000 for a 100gallon system ? or go in for something smaller ?

 

[allsps40]

Add a ATO to your reef. Aids in keeping water parameters stable and keep you from having to top off daily. You can also dose kalk with the ATO so alk and ca can be kept stable as well.
Keep your hand out. It seems the less I mess with the tank the better the corals do.

 

[rodneyri]

I have a power head in my overflow pointing directly down so I dont get any build up in the weir.

Keep your hands out the tank as much as possible

 

[fragyoureef]

Awesome thread I feel like I learned so much thanks

 

[SeabassSA]

Does SunnyX have a tank thread, can someone please paste a link to it.

Thanks

@SunnyX no phos remover in a bacteria driven system, why is that?