The "How to go Barebottom thread."
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trueblackpercula
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hey SeanT
Can we see an updated picture of your tank?Also what do you think about what I have set up so far for my bare bottom tank.
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=746233
Can we see an updated picture of your tank?Also what do you think about what I have set up so far for my bare bottom tank.
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=746233
SeanT
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http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=705474
It has regained its health but not many corals left.
It has regained its health but not many corals left.
trueblackpercula
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awwwwwwwwwwwwww that stinks hope it works it for ya.
larrycivic
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ok i need to ask some questions...i have been following this thread for awhile and now have gotten to the point of cooking my rock.....
1. do i cook the rock with a heater and powerhead? i am doing the powerhead for o2, but do i need the heater?
2. i have an 8x2x2 200 gallon tank, i currently have 2 6100's, and my mag 12 as a return. i am going to add more flow, but do i add 1 6200...............or do i buy a 6000, and 6100 from my friend?
3. i have a asm g3 skimmer in my sump....should i add another skimmer? i do not think i can go bigger because of space under sump.
4. should i get an ozone generator?
sorry about all the questions.....just want to do it right.
1. do i cook the rock with a heater and powerhead? i am doing the powerhead for o2, but do i need the heater?
2. i have an 8x2x2 200 gallon tank, i currently have 2 6100's, and my mag 12 as a return. i am going to add more flow, but do i add 1 6200...............or do i buy a 6000, and 6100 from my friend?
3. i have a asm g3 skimmer in my sump....should i add another skimmer? i do not think i can go bigger because of space under sump.
4. should i get an ozone generator?
sorry about all the questions.....just want to do it right.
larrycivic
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i think i am at the max my tank can drain....if i put a bigger return pump on it i would have to slow it down to compinsate for the drains.
i have a center over flow with 2 1 inch drains, and 2 3/4 inch returns...i think
i have a center over flow with 2 1 inch drains, and 2 3/4 inch returns...i think
NoSchwag
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6509085#post6509085 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by larrycivic
ok i need to ask some questions...i have been following this thread for awhile and now have gotten to the point of cooking my rock.....
1. do i cook the rock with a heater and powerhead? i am doing the powerhead for o2, but do i need the heater?
2. i have an 8x2x2 200 gallon tank, i currently have 2 6100's, and my mag 12 as a return. i am going to add more flow, but do i add 1 6200...............or do i buy a 6000, and 6100 from my friend?
3. i have a asm g3 skimmer in my sump....should i add another skimmer? i do not think i can go bigger because of space under sump.
4. should i get an ozone generator?
sorry about all the questions.....just want to do it right.
Here is my take on it..
1. Yes. Bacteria will do the job faster when the water is heated.
2. Flow is pointless unless you have a solid export method. Flow for the sake of flow is just blowing dirty water all over your corals.
3. I was very very very unhappy with the g3 on my 120 BB. IMO the skimmer can't or has a very hard time processing the water free of particles.
4. I would say a properly sized UV as long as you have a skimmer that is able handle the effects of the UV.
Take what I say with a grain of salt, I don't have a ton of "real world" experience. I only know what I've read.
REEF-DADDY
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Schwagy, stop hating on the ASM's!
You have to see my new wrapping paper container mod on the G6!
You have to see my new wrapping paper container mod on the G6!
trueblackpercula
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I do not want to install a refugium or a mud system on my BB tank is this OK.Has any ask this yet?
REEF-DADDY
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I do not have any type of fuge. Unless is was in the salon Noschwag does not either. I know Bomber did not like the idea either. That being said I am going to install a remote sand bed. Why? Because I did not cook all my rock, and I have more nutrients in my system than I should. I'll use the sand bed to reduce No3 in the short term and disconnect it when the system has stabilized at 0.
Bryan89
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6509085#post6509085 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by larrycivic
ok i need to ask some questions...i have been following this thread for awhile and now have gotten to the point of cooking my rock.....
1. do i cook the rock with a heater and powerhead? i am doing the powerhead for o2, but do i need the heater?
2. i have an 8x2x2 200 gallon tank, i currently have 2 6100's, and my mag 12 as a return. i am going to add more flow, but do i add 1 6200...............or do i buy a 6000, and 6100 from my friend?
3. i have a asm g3 skimmer in my sump....should i add another skimmer? i do not think i can go bigger because of space under sump.
4. should i get an ozone generator?
sorry about all the questions.....just want to do it right.
One comment on the use of ozone during cooking, if you have uncured rock with a significant ammonia spike, the use of ozone will cause a much higher nitrate spike from nitrite oxidation during the cooking phase then without ozone. I was cooking my rocks in two identical tubs with identical pumps and skimmers but only one had ozone. I wonder if anyone else has similiar experiance. Sean or Bomber care to comment? Or is my experiance likely more due to differences in the individual rocks?
Bryan
Bryan89
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6509085#post6509085 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by larrycivic
ok i need to ask some questions...i have been following this thread for awhile and now have gotten to the point of cooking my rock.....
1. do i cook the rock with a heater and powerhead? i am doing the powerhead for o2, but do i need the heater?
2. i have an 8x2x2 200 gallon tank, i currently have 2 6100's, and my mag 12 as a return. i am going to add more flow, but do i add 1 6200...............or do i buy a 6000, and 6100 from my friend?
3. i have a asm g3 skimmer in my sump....should i add another skimmer? i do not think i can go bigger because of space under sump.
4. should i get an ozone generator?
sorry about all the questions.....just want to do it right.
One comment on the use of ozone during cooking, if you have uncured rock with a significant ammonia spike, the use of ozone will cause a much higher nitrate spike from nitrite oxidation during the cooking phase then without ozone. I was cooking my rocks in two identical tubs with identical pumps and skimmers but only one had ozone. I wonder if anyone else has similiar experiance. Sean or Bomber care to comment? Or is my experiance likely more due to differences in the individual rocks?
Bryan
REEF-DADDY
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I think I found the magic bullet, thanks to Schwagy.
A lot of what you see is calcium precipitate from my auto topoff adventure, but the filter sock is still collecting alot of gunk that was ending up in my sump. Now I can change this daily rather than vacuum the sump everyday!
