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daddavis1 · 03-14-2005, 01:10 PM

Recently found forums a decent place to get information. RC now this.
I volunteer/manage a Reef Setup and a Fresh water Fish Tank for a Nursing Home/Assisted Living NonProfit Establishment in Seymour WI. Thats by Green Bay, WI. for those Packer Fans Out there. I've been doing this for 7 Years. The Salt Water Reef Since 2001. The Setup has changed alot since its inception.

Current setup Constist of
4 -92 Corner tanks over 2-(50-60Gal refugiums) which are connected with 3" PVC. The tanks form a 6' diameter circle with a 3.5 Gap between the tank walls. All the water is shared.
Circulation is via a 1hp Pentair Sea horse (I've had complaints about the noise).
Lighting 4 250 WATT MH DE USHIO 10000K 1 Per Tank on Ice Cap Ballasts and comming soon as I finish them 96 Watt PC 7100 K Bulbs (some of the tanks have a yellowish cast.
Additives: Initially was based on Garfs Bullet Proof Reef but due to the prescribed additives to maintain that system we have switched over to a Kalc Reactor and 5% Weekly Salt changes. With 500 Gal System we have saved tons already.

One of the recent changes that has made a big difference is the use of RO/DI water. We have high phosphates. Recently I've had to add additional Sodium bicarbinate because the DI resin is nearly depleted.

Inhabitants: Soft and Hard Corals(LPS,SPS), 10 Fish, Pepermints, 1 Tricadia Gold.
Struggles: Aptasia, Brown Film Algea, Calerpa Control in the Tanks

Vision to the provide the residence and visitors an interesting colorful viewing experience of ocean life they would not otherwise experience or know about.

Woodstock · 03-14-2005, 01:32 PM

Welcome to Reef Sanctuary Daddavis1 !!

Tons of karma to ya for volunteering your time & $$ for the local rest home!!!! Outstanding!

Travis · 03-14-2005, 05:04 PM

Welcome, that sounds like a really cool setup- would love to see some pics!

About your struggles... those are all pretty common, you're in good company here.

Try reading up on aiptasia, algae control in the knowledgebase: www.reefsanctuary.com/knowledgebase

mkpaulson · 03-14-2005, 05:06 PM

Welcome aboard

Gina · 03-14-2005, 06:17 PM

and Welcome! What a great thing you are doing! You should be proud of yourself for giving them the beauty of the reef to look at!

daddavis1 · 06-02-2005, 02:32 PM

Thanks all, pictures just don't do it justice not to mention to do good photos you almost need an SLR. The curved glass 34" radius reeks havok. This sytem is doing very well now and have a varied coral and inverts along with the fish.. The fish are really what the residents cue in on. Well if you ever find yourselves in Green Bay for a Packer Game, Seymour is just 18min west on 54. Vistiting hours 8 to 8.

KimPossible · 06-02-2005, 02:40 PM

to RS !!!
Fantastic thing you are doing for the elderly/assisted living!
Karma to ya!

victorcan · 06-23-2005, 09:19 PM

Thats a noble thing your doin there man cool deal!
If the bills play greenbay in a regular season game Ill stop by.
Keep upthe good work.

jimeluiz · 06-24-2005, 10:16 AM

Great reminder tht if you don't have room for another tank in your house/apartment, the folks over at the assisted living facility would love to enjoy your hobby.

Very cool. Welcome to RS.

03-14-2005, 01:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
daddavis1 Tunicate Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Seymour WI Posts: 3 View Gallery Karma Komment	I'm new here (Digger) Recently found forums a decent place to get information. RC now this. I volunteer/manage a Reef Setup and a Fresh water Fish Tank for a Nursing Home/Assisted Living NonProfit Establishment in Seymour WI. Thats by Green Bay, WI. for those Packer Fans Out there. I've been doing this for 7 Years. The Salt Water Reef Since 2001. The Setup has changed alot since its inception. Current setup Constist of 4 -92 Corner tanks over 2-(50-60Gal refugiums) which are connected with 3" PVC. The tanks form a 6' diameter circle with a 3.5 Gap between the tank walls. All the water is shared. Circulation is via a 1hp Pentair Sea horse (I've had complaints about the noise). Lighting 4 250 WATT MH DE USHIO 10000K 1 Per Tank on Ice Cap Ballasts and comming soon as I finish them 96 Watt PC 7100 K Bulbs (some of the tanks have a yellowish cast. Additives: Initially was based on Garfs Bullet Proof Reef but due to the prescribed additives to maintain that system we have switched over to a Kalc Reactor and 5% Weekly Salt changes. With 500 Gal System we have saved tons already. One of the recent changes that has made a big difference is the use of RO/DI water. We have high phosphates. Recently I've had to add additional Sodium bicarbinate because the DI resin is nearly depleted. Inhabitants: Soft and Hard Corals(LPS,SPS), 10 Fish, Pepermints, 1 Tricadia Gold. Struggles: Aptasia, Brown Film Algea, Calerpa Control in the Tanks Vision to the provide the residence and visitors an interesting colorful viewing experience of ocean life they would not otherwise experience or know about.

03-14-2005, 01:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,862 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Welcome to Reef Sanctuary Daddavis1 !! Tons of karma to ya for volunteering your time & $$ for the local rest home!!!! Outstanding! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

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mkpaulson Plate Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: port republic,va Posts: 750 View Gallery Karma Komment	Welcome aboard __________________ Mark

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Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,823 View Gallery Karma Komment	and Welcome! What a great thing you are doing! You should be proud of yourself for giving them the beauty of the reef to look at! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

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KimPossible Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 2,549 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	to RS !!! Fantastic thing you are doing for the elderly/assisted living! Karma to ya! __________________ Kim ~My environment is a product of myself~

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Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,557 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Welcome, that sounds like a really cool setup- would love to see some pics! About your struggles... those are all pretty common, you're in good company here. Try reading up on aiptasia, algae control in the knowledgebase: www.reefsanctuary.com/knowledgebase

06-02-2005, 02:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
daddavis1 Tunicate Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Seymour WI Posts: 3 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thanks all, pictures just don't do it justice not to mention to do good photos you almost need an SLR. The curved glass 34" radius reeks havok. This sytem is doing very well now and have a varied coral and inverts along with the fish.. The fish are really what the residents cue in on. Well if you ever find yourselves in Green Bay for a Packer Game, Seymour is just 18min west on 54. Vistiting hours 8 to 8.

06-23-2005, 09:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
victorcan Tunicate Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: wpb fla. Posts: 7 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thats a noble thing your doin there man cool deal! If the bills play greenbay in a regular season game Ill stop by. Keep upthe good work.

06-24-2005, 10:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
jimeluiz Achilles Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Niteroi, Brasil Posts: 829 View Gallery Karma Komment	Great reminder tht if you don't have room for another tank in your house/apartment, the folks over at the assisted living facility would love to enjoy your hobby. Very cool. Welcome to RS. __________________ Sold the tank prior to our move. Setting up our new life in Brazil.

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