Greetings

jlkennedy · 07-04-2009, 08:29 PM

Hello everyone.

I am new to the site and to reefing. I am in the process of starting up a reeftank. I have been building my own stuff whenever I can. And figured it was time to come on in an register and say hello

I have this for stuff so far.

45g tall tank.
2 maxi-jet 1200 powerheads with the flo mod done on both.
Plenum setup with 20lbs argonite special grade reef sand.
All the test kits. Heaters (2).. 40lbs live sand

In the process of picking up a ro/di setup.
In the process of getting a HO ballast seup with 4-lights. 2 10k's an 2 460atc

DiY Hood built but no finish yet.
DiY Stand built but no finish yet

I am currently looking for a DiY protein skimmer plan that would mimick a
CPR BakPak 2 hang on skimmer.. No such luck yet though so if anyone has an ideas or can draw one up..

ummm I plan on having a few Clowns, maybe 1-2 other things..
Corals.. Verts... and once its all running good for a while, several Anemone's

I will prob have a ton of questions for you pro's. I have already read many things. But I know mistakes will be made.

One thing I will say, I know many of you do not agree with plenum setups. That is fine. But this is what I want an what I have built. Please do not attempt to change it. I have seen tanks that run this setup an run great. There are established tanks all over the world that have run the same setup for years an years.

lcstorc · 07-05-2009, 07:33 AM

Welcome to RS!
Check out the DIY section for skimmer plans. I don't remember seeing them for that skimmer but there are certainly examples of others you can check out.
You are absolutely correct about many people have plenum systems that run great. Just do your research and I am sure you will be fine.
The one thing I will mention is the lights. That is really not enough light for anemones. They need very strong light such as MH or a really good T5 set-up.

LilGreenPuffer · 07-05-2009, 02:14 PM

nanoreefing4fun · 07-05-2009, 09:28 PM

welcomera to ReefSanctuary, a real Sanctuary of reef forums, with lots of very nice members, that are very knowledgeable & always willing to help

squiers007 · 07-05-2009, 10:15 PM

Welcome and it sounds like you are well on your way to a very nice tank. I agree with lcstorc about the need for better lighting if you want to do anemones. I would at least do 6 t5's and if you can fit it 8 would be even better. Good luck and I'm sure you will find all the answers you are looking for and then some.

mettjl03 · 07-05-2009, 10:27 PM

Welcome to RS!!

Nowellsy SNR · 07-06-2009, 03:40 AM

Hi and welcome to RS

07-04-2009, 08:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
jlkennedy Tunicate Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1 View Gallery Karma Komment	Greetings Hello everyone. I am new to the site and to reefing. I am in the process of starting up a reeftank. I have been building my own stuff whenever I can. And figured it was time to come on in an register and say hello I have this for stuff so far. 45g tall tank. 2 maxi-jet 1200 powerheads with the flo mod done on both. Plenum setup with 20lbs argonite special grade reef sand. All the test kits. Heaters (2).. 40lbs live sand In the process of picking up a ro/di setup. In the process of getting a HO ballast seup with 4-lights. 2 10k's an 2 460atc DiY Hood built but no finish yet. DiY Stand built but no finish yet I am currently looking for a DiY protein skimmer plan that would mimick a CPR BakPak 2 hang on skimmer.. No such luck yet though so if anyone has an ideas or can draw one up.. ummm I plan on having a few Clowns, maybe 1-2 other things.. Corals.. Verts... and once its all running good for a while, several Anemone's I will prob have a ton of questions for you pro's. I have already read many things. But I know mistakes will be made. One thing I will say, I know many of you do not agree with plenum setups. That is fine. But this is what I want an what I have built. Please do not attempt to change it. I have seen tanks that run this setup an run great. There are established tanks all over the world that have run the same setup for years an years.

07-05-2009, 07:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 26,736 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Greetings Welcome to RS! Check out the DIY section for skimmer plans. I don't remember seeing them for that skimmer but there are certainly examples of others you can check out. You are absolutely correct about many people have plenum systems that run great. Just do your research and I am sure you will be fine. The one thing I will mention is the lights. That is really not enough light for anemones. They need very strong light such as MH or a really good T5 set-up. __________________ Peace LYNN Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Lynn's frag tank experiment A reef tank is like a race car. The faster you go the harder you crash

07-05-2009, 02:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
LilGreenPuffer Tubeworm Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 38 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Greetings Hi! __________________ "I will give you a talisman. Whenever you are in doubt, or when the self becomes too much with you, apply the following test. Recall the face of the poorest and the weakest man whom you may have seen, and ask yourself, if the step you contemplate is going to be of any use to him or her. Will she gain anything by it? Will it restore her to a control over her own life and destiny? In other words, will it lead to freedom for the hungry and spiritually starving millions? Then you will find your doubts and your self melt away." Found among the papers of Mohatma Gandhi

07-05-2009, 09:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
nanoreefing4fun Nemo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central Arkansas, USA Posts: 10,814 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Greetings welcomera to ReefSanctuary, a real Sanctuary of reef forums, with lots of very nice members, that are very knowledgeable & always willing to help __________________ ~ Red Sea Max 130D ~ Glenn's Reef ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º>

07-05-2009, 10:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
squiers007 Serpent Star Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 220 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Greetings Welcome and it sounds like you are well on your way to a very nice tank. I agree with lcstorc about the need for better lighting if you want to do anemones. I would at least do 6 t5's and if you can fit it 8 would be even better. Good luck and I'm sure you will find all the answers you are looking for and then some.

07-05-2009, 10:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
mettjl03 Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: May 2008 Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin Posts: 926 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Greetings Welcome to RS!! __________________ Jess "I am a nice shark, not a mindless eating machine. If I am to change this image, I must first change myself. Fish are friends, not food!" ~ Bruce "The art of medicine is in amusing a patient while nature affects the cure." ~ Voltaire

07-06-2009, 03:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
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