Starting 90g Reef Tank Build... Finally!!!

[Tswifty]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12996697#post12996697 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by timschmidt
Yep you have drawn quite a crowd. LOL.

I'm absolutely amazed by the amount of support this thread has received.

I just checked, and we've already ran through 21 pages in the new thread in 11 days :eek2:

 

[kar93]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12996682#post12996682 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Tswifty8
Just noticed that :lol:

I like it... cool idea Kar :thumbsup:

If you post the usual welcome banner and then edit that post, you will see in the HTML that is created it says "To Reef Central". And just edit that to "To The Clubhouse". :thumbsup:

 

[kar93]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12996749#post12996749 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Tswifty8
I'm absolutely amazed by the amount of support this thread has received.

I just checked, and we've already ran through 21 pages in the new thread in 11 days :eek2:

Its a great thread.

 

[Aquarist007]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12996578#post12996578 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Tswifty8
Good stuff... I'll be able to sleep again once this whole situation is over :lol:

thanks--but not to worry I am getting a good skimmate out with one pump--and about 5 times the amt the berlin with removing

 

[Aquarist007]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12996749#post12996749 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Tswifty8
I'm absolutely amazed by the amount of support this thread has received.

I just checked, and we've already ran through 21 pages in the new thread in 11 days :eek2:

hmm --I wonder if it has anything to do with certain captn recommending it everytime he sees the opportunity there for another club member to gain knowledge and have a little fun at the same time.
It's funny we as humans seem to have the need to belong to something-----what started out as a bit of humour with the club idea is really applealing to that need.

This is the first thread I go to everyday when I log on and I am sure others do.
What I personally like about it is that it deals with ongoing everyday things that happen in this hobby and how to deal with them
and of course the occasional pictures of TJ's atheletic gf, Rae and Leysa helps too:lol:

 

[Aquarist007]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12996584#post12996584 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kudora
found this also, anyone know if it will work well on glass?
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+10090+3771+9822&pcatid=9822

the sump/refuge came with the tank and was well planned out but the thing that bothered me was the acrylic baffles. the other thing is the tank is very low with small doors(not the way i would have built a stand) was planning on redoing the stand next year with a 30 underneath instead of a 29, right now i would have to empty the tank or devise a way to take the sump out like melev did for his 29 on his website.

I haven't seen the sump so I asking in the dark here--what would happen if you just took the baffle out?

 

[Aquarist007]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12996155#post12996155 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by melev
It isn't all that clear to see, but it seems like it is merely a white sponge. It won't really do any harm unless it can take over the coral, which I doubt.

The one thing you do need to know about sponge is if it is exposed to air, it dies. If you pull out that coral to cut branches, you must scrape off any sponge and dispose of it because it will die as soon as it is exposed to air for even seconds. You don't want that stuff dying in your tank. This goes for live rock with sponge on it as well.

However, there is no reason to fear it either. I have tons of sponge in my reef. All different colors. As long as it is submerged, it's fine. And if you happen to have any angels in your tank, they'll eat it.

thanks Marc--that explains why mine disappeared then---the coral beauty probably took care of it

Leysa could always put a Moorish Idol in there to take care of it-------just joking:eek2: :eek2:

 

[kudora]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12997247#post12997247 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by capn_hylinur
I haven't seen the sump so I asking in the dark here--what would happen if you just took the baffle out?

i wouldnt have a return section


its holding for now will call the lfs see if they have anything i can use, if not it time for a dry order over night style lol, 29.99 for over night but i can put up to $60 worth in the order at foster smith.

 

[Aquarist007]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12997505#post12997505 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kudora
i wouldnt have a return section


its holding for now will call the lfs see if they have anything i can use, if not it time for a dry order over night style lol, 29.99 for over night but i can put up to $60 worth in the order at foster smith.

okay I understand

 

[kudora]

i wedged a 4" long 2" wide piece of pvc that i had for my QT(i did clean it with some vinegar and it had been dry for 2 months.

now i get to sit at work and worry lol. IF i have to i think i can take the tank out by cutting the opening of one of the doors by 2 inches, but the stand is going to look a little ugly

 

[Schwe]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12997257#post12997257 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by capn_hylinur
thanks Marc--that explains why mine disappeared then---the coral beauty probably took care of it

Leysa could always put a Moorish Idol in there to take care of it-------just joking:eek2: :eek2:

ha! Wouldn't that just be too cool?

 

[Tswifty]

Test Kit Shot... Now that I finally have the whole gang:

Thermometer & Refractometer:

 

[Tswifty]

Water Params:

 

[kudora]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12999894#post12999894 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Tswifty8
Test Kit Shot... Now that I finally have the whole gang:

nice pic lol, reminds me of an old 70 ad for something


looking at your chart, wow it doesnt even seam that long ago that you added the shrimp and gobies lol

 

[Jmason95]

Hey does that Pinpoint wireless thermometer work good? I can never find one that works for any length of time.

Thanks!

 

[Tswifty]

So far it's doing the trick. I have 2 of them. One stays in the sump at all times, and I use the other on days I test to confirm the acuracy.

I need to pick up a glass thermometer though to double check that they are all still accurate.

I'm not sure what effect battery life would have on the readings. I've already had to replace my batteries once.

 

[Tswifty]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12999924#post12999924 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kudora
nice pic lol, reminds me of an old 70 ad for something


looking at your chart, wow it doesnt even seam that long ago that you added the shrimp and gobies lol

Haha... yeah I can't belive my tank has only been up and running for 4 months. It seems like so much longer.

 

[HumanIMDB]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13000015#post13000015 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Jmason95
Hey does that Pinpoint wireless thermometer work good? I can never find one that works for any length of time.

Thanks!

I have one with three sensors that record three different temperatures in the same water column...not very impressed with the one I have.

 

[Tswifty]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12997073#post12997073 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kar93
Its a great thread.

Thanks Kar :thumbsup:

 

[Tswifty]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12997226#post12997226 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by capn_hylinur
thanks--but not to worry I am getting a good skimmate out with one pump--and about 5 times the amt the berlin with removing

That's good news... I can't wait to see pictures once you get 2 pumps rolling on it.