Hello From an Aspiring Reef Keeper (aquapod 24 incoming!)

latuttle · 06-19-2006, 11:07 AM

Hello everyone.

I wanted to drop in and say hi before I even put a drop of water in my tank for the first time. I'm setting up an Aquapod 24 with metal halide lights, and I'm browsing your forums thinking ahead to the heat problems I'm anticipating.

My plan is to replace the glass lid of my tank with egg crate and use some computer case fans to get some airflow across the water - that seems to have worked well for some of you.

Right now I'm working through a shopping list of things I need before I fill the tank - I want to get everything in place and run it a few days to see what my temps are like before adding liverock.

I'm already planning on a Bak Pak 2R to get some protein skimming going on; I'm trying to decide on whether to run the stock pump, or change it for a MJ. I'm curious to hear what type and how many power heads others are using.

If anyone wants to share their experience on modding Aquapods, I'd love to hear from you.

These forums look like an amazing resource - thank you to everyone who is sharing their experiences and knowledge!

Witfull · 06-19-2006, 11:08 AM

welcome to RS and Karma for researching first~

Woodstock · 06-19-2006, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Witfull

welcome to RS and Karma for researching first~

Barcochris · 06-19-2006, 11:58 AM

I had problems with the back pack. I put the MJ on with the venturi. I also put an air stone in. After that it does take a little tuning but it worked fantastic. Good luck

Kensn · 06-19-2006, 12:01 PM

Hello.. hope you get the advice you seek....

ghostwolf · 06-19-2006, 12:42 PM

Welcome to RS - good going with the research first. These guys know their stuff and if they don't have an answer ready for you will send in the right direction for it. Again...welcome!

Lin

Dragon Wrasse · 06-19-2006, 03:33 PM

Welcom aboard RS!!

Gina · 06-19-2006, 03:36 PM

Hello! Welcome to RS!
There are several members here with Aquapods. Hopefully, they'll be able to help you out.

lcstorc · 06-19-2006, 04:26 PM

Welcome to RS! Great move to research first then do.

06-19-2006, 11:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
latuttle Midas Blenny Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 95 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hello From an Aspiring Reef Keeper (aquapod 24 incoming!) Hello everyone. I wanted to drop in and say hi before I even put a drop of water in my tank for the first time. I'm setting up an Aquapod 24 with metal halide lights, and I'm browsing your forums thinking ahead to the heat problems I'm anticipating. My plan is to replace the glass lid of my tank with egg crate and use some computer case fans to get some airflow across the water - that seems to have worked well for some of you. Right now I'm working through a shopping list of things I need before I fill the tank - I want to get everything in place and run it a few days to see what my temps are like before adding liverock. I'm already planning on a Bak Pak 2R to get some protein skimming going on; I'm trying to decide on whether to run the stock pump, or change it for a MJ. I'm curious to hear what type and how many power heads others are using. If anyone wants to share their experience on modding Aquapods, I'd love to hear from you. These forums look like an amazing resource - thank you to everyone who is sharing their experiences and knowledge!

06-19-2006, 11:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
Barcochris Cabbage Leather Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 367 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hello From an Aspiring Reef Keeper (aquapod 24 incoming!) I had problems with the back pack. I put the MJ on with the venturi. I also put an air stone in. After that it does take a little tuning but it worked fantastic. Good luck

06-19-2006, 12:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
Kensn Reef Lobster Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Auburn Wa. Posts: 1,252 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hello From an Aspiring Reef Keeper (aquapod 24 incoming!) Hello.. hope you get the advice you seek.... __________________ Ken When the ebbing tide retreats Along the rocky shoreline It leaves a trail of tidal pools In a short-lived galaxy Rush

06-19-2006, 12:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
ghostwolf Torch coral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 570 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hello From an Aspiring Reef Keeper (aquapod 24 incoming!) Welcome to RS - good going with the research first. These guys know their stuff and if they don't have an answer ready for you will send in the right direction for it. Again...welcome! Lin __________________ Ghostwolf Honor the sacred. Honor the Earth, our Mother. Honor the Elders. Honor all with whom we share the Earth:- Four-leggeds, two-leggeds, winged ones, swimmers, crawlers, plant and rock people. Walk in balance and beauty. *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society*

06-19-2006, 03:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dragon Wrasse Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 991 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hello From an Aspiring Reef Keeper (aquapod 24 incoming!) Welcom aboard RS!! __________________ *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society* "A wise man learns more from a foolish question, then a fool learns from a wise answer" - Bruce Lee _____________________________ 75 gal SeaClear II Reef Tank (softy tank) - Coralife 125 Super Skimmer - Little Giant 2-MDQX-SC - Angstrom 2537 UV 15W - HOB Refugium - Eheim Pro 2228 - Red Sea Wave Maker w/Maxi-Jet 600 (X4) - 100 lbs Live Sand (DSB) - 100 lbs Live Rock - 260W PC lighting - 470nm lunar lights (X15) - AquaController II Custom 75 gal Starphire glass tank (SPS/LPS tank) - Custom 24 gal Refugium - Tuzne Wave box - JBJ Chiller - 390W PC lighting - 175W MH (X2) - Knop Cal. Reactor - AquaController 3 Pro - Aqua C Skimmer - Phosban Reactor - 18W Turbo-twist UV sterilizer - Sump - Sony Computer 5 gal Nano Hospital Tank - Eheim 2213 - Red Sea Prizm Skimmer - Live sand - Live Rock - Built in Refugium - 36W PC lighting

06-19-2006, 03:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,834 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Hello From an Aspiring Reef Keeper (aquapod 24 incoming!) Hello! Welcome to RS! There are several members here with Aquapods. Hopefully, they'll be able to help you out. __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

06-19-2006, 04:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,982 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Hello From an Aspiring Reef Keeper (aquapod 24 incoming!) Welcome to RS! Great move to research first then do. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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