scooter31707
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Last week I got a MP40, and this week broke down and purchase a Dosing Pump.
what did you guys did or buy for your tank today
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ericarenee
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Today i have ro/di supplies coming ups from BRS.
Nothing exciting but it keeps my Tank happy and Healthy.. like 80.00 worth resin and filters
Nothing exciting but it keeps my Tank happy and Healthy.. like 80.00 worth resin and filters
Paul B
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Yesterday I went downstairs to do something creative, I don't remember, maybe trim my ear or nose hair and I noticed the carpet around the tank was damp. The tank is in a closet and has sat in this spot, on this home made stand since 1979. I didn't think the tank was leaking because this has happened a few times before. I removed the items from the closet, things like the Super 8 movie projector that we needed to view our wedding movies in 1974, a "dial" phone and an 8 track tape player. If you don't know what any of those things are, Google them and grow up some more.
Inside the closet there was a puddle. There was also a fish in the puddle, a wrasse that I have been looking for, for a week or so. Unfortunately the puddle wasn't deep for the fish to still be alive. Anyway, where is the water coming from? I crawled under the tank, and on my way I checked out the bottom glass of the tank with a flashlight to see the amphipods scurrying away from the light. I think some of them were doing the Macarana. Then a drop of water falls on my bald head and makes a noise. If you are bald, you know the noise. I get to the far stand leg and see that it is extreamly rusty. This is not a surprise because a few years ago I noticed it and bolted another leg to the tank to support the weight. Those legs are made of "Kindorf" which are galvanized steel building supports that we use in construction for everything. But even the heavy galvanizing on Kindorf will not stop rust forever.
The leg was wet and water was slowly oozing down. I removed the dead fish and got up (after hitting my head numerous times) Above the corner of the tank with the water I have my manifold for my Reverse Undergravel filter screwed to the wall. The thing has stand offs to keep it away from the wall but after so many years, salt built up behind it and the wall allowing a slow progression of moisture to run down the wall and leg. This probably has been going on for many years which is why the leg looks like it does. The opposite leg looks like the day I installed it.
I removed the manifold, which I don't ever remember removing and I made longer "stand offs" in back of it to keep it away from the wall and the rim of the tank. I also put a de humidifier in the closet to dry it up before I put all my "valuable" stuff back in. You never know when someone will need a Super 8 movie projector from the 50s
Here is the manifold as it was mounted over the tank. Water is pumped into it and it is split up into 3 tubes that come out the bottom to evenly supply water to all 3 UG filter tubes. (Stop laughing about the reverse UG filter)
This is the thing removed from the tank
And the rusty leg. The "new" leg is the one to the left of it. Someday I will have to empty the tank and install new legs, but I hope that day never comes.
This was the wrasse. I really need to replace this guy and cover the spot that fish seem to enjoy leaping from.
Inside the closet there was a puddle. There was also a fish in the puddle, a wrasse that I have been looking for, for a week or so. Unfortunately the puddle wasn't deep for the fish to still be alive. Anyway, where is the water coming from? I crawled under the tank, and on my way I checked out the bottom glass of the tank with a flashlight to see the amphipods scurrying away from the light. I think some of them were doing the Macarana. Then a drop of water falls on my bald head and makes a noise. If you are bald, you know the noise. I get to the far stand leg and see that it is extreamly rusty. This is not a surprise because a few years ago I noticed it and bolted another leg to the tank to support the weight. Those legs are made of "Kindorf" which are galvanized steel building supports that we use in construction for everything. But even the heavy galvanizing on Kindorf will not stop rust forever.
The leg was wet and water was slowly oozing down. I removed the dead fish and got up (after hitting my head numerous times) Above the corner of the tank with the water I have my manifold for my Reverse Undergravel filter screwed to the wall. The thing has stand offs to keep it away from the wall but after so many years, salt built up behind it and the wall allowing a slow progression of moisture to run down the wall and leg. This probably has been going on for many years which is why the leg looks like it does. The opposite leg looks like the day I installed it.
I removed the manifold, which I don't ever remember removing and I made longer "stand offs" in back of it to keep it away from the wall and the rim of the tank. I also put a de humidifier in the closet to dry it up before I put all my "valuable" stuff back in. You never know when someone will need a Super 8 movie projector from the 50s
Here is the manifold as it was mounted over the tank. Water is pumped into it and it is split up into 3 tubes that come out the bottom to evenly supply water to all 3 UG filter tubes. (Stop laughing about the reverse UG filter)
This is the thing removed from the tank
And the rusty leg. The "new" leg is the one to the left of it. Someday I will have to empty the tank and install new legs, but I hope that day never comes.
This was the wrasse. I really need to replace this guy and cover the spot that fish seem to enjoy leaping from.
RingingEars
Because they ring
I bought the Jebao DP-4 yesterday and after discovering the "jebao DP-4" thread today and finding out a newer version had come out 2 days ago I quickly cancelled the order. I was going to wait until I found the V2 unit, but instead I bought the BRS 2 part setup with the dosing pumps...
Perth_reefer
Member
Bought some nice acropora pieces and a pink eye chalice. Also bought a Giesemann Aurora Hybrid. Can not wait to get this up and running!!
Giesemann-Aurora-Hybrid-Fixture by kenpau01, on Flickr
The light and Acropora cost $3600 all up, so it was an expensive day!!
Giesemann-Aurora-Hybrid-Fixture by kenpau01, on FlickrThe light and Acropora cost $3600 all up, so it was an expensive day!!
Well, I'll play along:
Sold my gyre (frayed power cord...really? After only 5 months?) and purchased
2 MP40QDs. Turned them up to full strength/reef crest. Tons of detritus stirred up and ended up in my sump!
Also purchased my friend's hybrid MH/T5/LED light after he broke his tank down, after selling my 4 Aurora Pucks.. Now I have to modify my canopy to accomodate the canopy. I"ll add photos later.
Sold my gyre (frayed power cord...really? After only 5 months?) and purchased
2 MP40QDs. Turned them up to full strength/reef crest. Tons of detritus stirred up and ended up in my sump!
Also purchased my friend's hybrid MH/T5/LED light after he broke his tank down, after selling my 4 Aurora Pucks.. Now I have to modify my canopy to accomodate the canopy. I"ll add photos later.
Irishman360
New member
Started building a sump and got more salt water to increase the salinity of my tank since it's still cycling
ericarenee
New member
I Turned a Crab over who was stuck on his back. All while being attacked by the Killer Clown fish.Clown fish are Evil like real clowns.He needs to lean to walk on glass or find a new shell he can flip on his own. We call this one Clumsy Crab. He cant seem to stay upright .
ericarenee
New member
The Royal Grama is a Beautiful Timid but strange fish.. Ours will swim upside down hovering its belly near the rocks. Took nearly two weeks to get it to come out even 6 inches from Rock work.. I was Concerned it would be too stressed and not make it.
Now its a month later and it has its own little home and will venture a few feet away at feeding time. But always has its eyes focused on its get away..
tennesseebob
New member
Got a tank raised hippo tang, it's in timeout atm, and a tiny zoa frag and a decent sized green star polyp frag, finally found some Mrs.Wages, got some sea hem reef buffer to boost my alkalinity and Ph a tad
ericarenee
New member
Today had to go get some Krill for the Vlamingi tang in the pond.
But its 20% off day on Fish and corals every Monday So we get a Very nice Bright multi color Zoa Colony . its 9x6 inches for 43.00...
But its 20% off day on Fish and corals every Monday So we get a Very nice Bright multi color Zoa Colony . its 9x6 inches for 43.00...
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