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03-02-2007, 01:16 PM
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| Bryozoan | Just starting a reef again after 6 years Hello, I am just cycling my new 29g reef, cleaned by a AquaC remora HOT. 40lbs Live Sand 30lbs Live Rock 3 small blue leg hermit crabs That's it so far. This is actually my 3rd tank. 1st was a 55g fish only, experimented with various filters from undergravel to canister. No great success or failure. Then upgraded that to a 60g reef with a typical sump. Red sea berlin skimmer powered by a giant noisy pump that never let my water get below 82, but that reef actually did well for 4 years, until my first child was born, so I ignored it for a few months, during which a rare 100 degree heat wave in San Francisco brought the water up to 90, I wasn't paying attention, and it all died off. I tried to revive it over the next 6 months or so, but got nowhere. Broke it down, and sold it off. Now 6 years later, I thought it would be a fun family activity. My 2 boys seem excited about it. Love watching the crabs eat dirt off the bottom. |
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03-02-2007, 01:20 PM
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| The CodFather ~ | Re: Just starting a reef again after 6 years 
__________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine |
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03-02-2007, 01:32 PM
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| WOLVERINE~   | Re: Just starting a reef again after 6 years just dont let the boys mimic the crabs,,lol welcome to RS~
__________________ ~Welcome to my nightmare~ I think you're gonna like it I think you're gonna feel you belong. A walk to vacation, A necessary sedation, You wanna feel at home cause' you belong. *Disclaimer* i say this as my best advice to a beginner. do not,,,and i repeat,,,,,DO NOT look at my tank as an example....i have a well practised eye, decades of experience, and a trunkload of failures to allow me to force the issue and get away with things most cannot~ Quote:
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03-02-2007, 01:53 PM
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| Golden Moray   | Re: Just starting a reef again after 6 years  |
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03-02-2007, 02:06 PM
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| Hey!Its not my fault  | Re: Just starting a reef again after 6 years Hello...
__________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts  . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby    VickiLife is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html |
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03-03-2007, 03:29 AM
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| Reef Lobster  | Re: Just starting a reef again after 6 years Welcome to RS... Pictures?
__________________ Andy My 29 Gallon Reef! My DIY LED Lights Current Status - Work followed by School :Java: - 9/8/08 I'm still around people, just on a sort of "summer-time leave"  Feel free to PM or e-mail me for any needs!
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03-03-2007, 09:00 AM
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| Sunshine Reefer  | Re: Just starting a reef again after 6 years Welcome to RS! Lots of friendly helpful people here to assist you. Post some pics when you can. We love pics.
__________________ 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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03-03-2007, 09:34 AM
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| Tridacna maxima   | Re: Just starting a reef again after 6 years Welcome aboard!
__________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots -  Journey of the 2nd Year ...The 2nd Year - Photoshow Check out Mr. BJ and friends... Mr. BJ's Aquarium - PhotoShow |
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03-03-2007, 11:27 AM
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| Brunt of all Jokes~ | Re: Just starting a reef again after 6 years Hey Flier Welcome to RS!! lots of changes in six years, think youll like it. Steve
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