Tank's 1 year anniversary coming up!

[Unarce]

poknsnok - The plumbing really gets messy leading to the returns.

I really wouldn't recommend plumbing a tank this way because of the low returns, but I got the tank used and decided to utilize them. I didn't want to have any visible pumps in the tank itself. Even with a check valve and siphon breaks at the top of the pipes, there's still the possibility that both will fail at the same time, so regular maintenance is required.

 

[Unarce]

I don't mind sharing, Rich

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9249346#post9249346 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Unarce
Here's a plumbing pic at the initial setup.

I've upgraded the skimmer twice since then. Never setup that reactor:lol: . I also finally installed a DJ panel to get rid of the clutter of surge protectors

So you never set up that reactor? Does that mean that you don't have a reactor, or did you set up a different reactor?

 

[Unarce]

I never set it up, Mark. I've been a 2-parter for years, and was thinking of trying my hand with a Ca reactor. Seeing as how it would have been my first time doing, I didn't want to screw things up trying to get it dialed in properly over the next few months.

The possibility of it also snowballing into the need of a kalk reactor for balance and a phosphate reactor for the Ca reactor media, made me think that 2-part wasn't so bad after all.

 

[Racenrich]

Karl,

I've been a B-Ionic user for years now...i'm up to 110mls every morning. Been very good so far.......
i did break down and finally got myself a GEO 618 about a week ago and have yet to setup....im like you...weary about it, but i'm going for gusto and getting it running this weekend....thanks for sharing!

Rich

 

[Unarce]

Sure thing, Rich. Good luck with the setup

 

[naka]

Nice job Karl. Looks like you have plenty of spaces for your corals to grow out. I would love to do just 2 part, but I'm too lazy. How do you dose your 2 part? doser?

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9250841#post9250841 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Unarce
I never set it up, Mark. I've been a 2-parter for years, and was thinking of trying my hand with a Ca reactor. Seeing as how it would have been my first time doing, I didn't want to screw things up trying to get it dialed in properly over the next few months.

The possibility of it also snowballing into the need of a kalk reactor for balance and a phosphate reactor for the Ca reactor media, made me think that 2-part wasn't so bad after all.

My novice stutus in the hobby allwed me to get beyond my fear and I left 2 Parting about 3 months ago. I have finally dialed things in and the tank is really taking off. Your tank, as always, looks tip top and if it's not broke, don't fix it.

 

[Unarce]

I usually keep a regimen of 30ml every other day, but my previous setups were much smaller before. As things grow out in the 110g, I know that's going to change.

I had saved up for a LiterMeter, but I used that money to upgrade my skimmer when the opportunity presented itself:rolleye1: :lol:

 

[ReeferMonkey]

Very, very nice aquascaping! Can we get a FTS and some more shots that aren't at oblique angles?

 

[Unarce]

Sure...here's a FTS from the front in December:

 

[Vanquish]

Love the teardrop!

 

[Unarce]

Thanks!

I'm glad for each day that it's alive

 

[carpus]

Hey good to see your tank. I never got to see alot of your pictures. the ponape birdnest and torch are doing awesome. the torth has encrusted over the glue.. but the birdnest hasn't done much.

I had my CA reactor for a while but the PH swung like crazy and my sps were unhappy. I got my milwuakee today, so now i can get it dialed accurately.

Happy anniverary; where did you find that sailfin. I've been looking for one locally.

 

[Unarce]

Glad to hear their doing well, carpus. Hopefully, the milwaukee will stabilize things for you.

I picked up the desjardinii in Roseville. Price was a little higher than normal, but I wanted a small one.