Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure. - Page 71

Woodstock · 05-17-2008, 12:15 AM

Sorry your scooter blenny died

Woodstock · 05-24-2008, 09:11 AM

Lynn - we need a recent FTS

How are the frags doing I gave you?
Have you been to Trident lately? When I was down there I noticed they have expanded their store and its twice the size now.
I hate I didn't have a chance to get to Hidden Reef.... next time I will though!

lcstorc · 05-24-2008, 09:23 AM

Tank and frags are doing fine except the ___ GSP. Thfish keep knocking it over so we got some marime putty instead of superglue this time.
It is about time for a FTS and hopefully I will get one today. We are doind water changes on all 3 tanks with our handy dandy new system. Ought to be interresting. Also got a new light for the fuge and we are re-doing the sump on the 90 since it has never been what I wanted.
Haven't been to any of the stores lately. Since I lost my job we are keeping things pretty tight right now.
We did decide to take some of my 401k money to buy a Solaris and take a mini vacation to MACNA. Oh and I got a new/used car. Kind of funny since it is exactly like my old car but with 100,000 less miles and a different color.
So much for saving money. Well really we have to wait for the checks to come in before doing any of this. Poor Frank put the car on his credit card.
Once my severance and 401k come in then I can go back to the LFS.
Anyway, pics late today ot tomorrow.

tbittner · 05-24-2008, 09:52 AM

You're going to LOVE the Solaris! And it WILL save you money over time. My room stays nice and cool and comfortable now.

Looking forward to the pics!

BarbMazz · 05-24-2008, 10:08 AM

Hi, Lynn!

Be sure to let us know how your water change system works! I'm sure you'll have a fire drill of sorts.. at least anytime I try out something new the first time that's how it feels!

I vote for a FTS as well! You never showed us your new clam!! And we need to see Sunshine!

Are you enjoying your time off at all? I hope so... you're talented.. I'm sure another job will come along, so try to get some relaxation and enjoy the sunshine <g> on your face.

lcstorc · 05-24-2008, 11:19 AM

Well this round is only testin part one of the new system.
I filled our usual trashcan with ro/di and mixed as usual. Next time we will have the bottom container salted appropriately and do a full test. Lynn and water do not get along.
Believe it or not, I am busier without a job that with a job. No idea how that happened but the house is getting very clean. wothout hubby to distract me every 10 min I can actually finish a project.
Well that's al for now. Check back later.

Dentoid · 05-25-2008, 03:56 PM

Enjoy this time off Lynn. You have a life time to work!

Woodstock · 05-25-2008, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lcstorc

Tank and frags are doing fine except the ___ GSP. Thfish keep knocking it over so we got some marime putty instead of superglue this time.
It is about time for a FTS and hopefully I will get one today. We are doind water changes on all 3 tanks with our handy dandy new system. Ought to be interresting. Also got a new light for the fuge and we are re-doing the sump on the 90 since it has never been what I wanted.
Haven't been to any of the stores lately. Since I lost my job we are keeping things pretty tight right now.
We did decide to take some of my 401k money to buy a Solaris and take a mini vacation to MACNA. Oh and I got a new/used car. Kind of funny since it is exactly like my old car but with 100,000 less miles and a different color.
So much for saving money. Well really we have to wait for the checks to come in before doing any of this. Poor Frank put the car on his credit card.
Once my severance and 401k come in then I can go back to the LFS.
Anyway, pics late today ot tomorrow.

Glad to hear the frags are doing well. You can slice that GSP frag up into several if you want. It may be easier to mount if it was smaller.

Way to save money Lynn!! hehe Nice purchases!

Woodstock · 05-25-2008, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lcstorc

Well this round is only testin part one of the new system.
I filled our usual trashcan with ro/di and mixed as usual. Next time we will have the bottom container salted appropriately and do a full test. Lynn and water do not get along.
Believe it or not, I am busier without a job that with a job. No idea how that happened but the house is getting very clean. wothout hubby to distract me every 10 min I can actually finish a project.
Well that's al for now. Check back later.

Is the ro/di hooked up with a float valve or do you have to turn it off manually?

You'll LOVE having saltwater ready at a moment's notice! You'll wonder how you ever got by without it

lcstorc · 05-25-2008, 05:43 PM

On and off manually right now. Lots of valves and stuff so we can get straight ro/di or salt or send ro/di into the salt bin and add salt. I think it will get easier in time. We just have to get a couple of longer hoses and raise the salinity (we errored on the side of caution) then we will do the other two changes tomorrow.

rbursek · 05-25-2008, 06:20 PM

Lynn,
I know you have multiply DT's I do not remember the gallonage thou. I run 2 32gal brutes, I do a 30gal WC every 2 weeks, I use abuot 30gal of RO/Di in that period for my MU/Kalk mix. I have never had an emergency to do a salt water change, and yes there is always the first time! 4 days before the WC I fill my 7gal Kalk jug, and any RO/Di goes into the salt brute and just keep makeing RO/DI and fill both, then I do the 30gal WC and leaves me with 30gal RO/DI in the other, Yes I should refill the WC ain case of an emerency, but as I said never needed it yet. But I should refill it just in case.

lcstorc · 05-25-2008, 06:37 PM

My 3 tanks are a 125,a 90, and a 20.
I want to keep this much water available for extreme issues. I could do an immediate 50% or more water change as needed. We have spent several years with the trash can method, but to do all of the tanks we have to do two cans. Plus we won this high capacity RO/DI at last year's MACNA. That is really what started the whols thing.
So far it is working pretty well and I have even figured what valves send water where and if it is RO or RO/DI or salt.

bluespotjawfish · 05-25-2008, 07:19 PM

Sorry about your RSB Lynn

Water, water, water everywhere! Good thing you got a place to put it!

Need pics!

Craig Manoukian · 05-27-2008, 01:45 PM

Hope all is well Lynn!

lcstorc · 06-29-2008, 10:31 PM

Well it has been a long time since an update.
Here are a few long promised pics.
Newest clam. Not a great pic. The fish were eating and swimming over it.

Fireshrimp has been around for quite a while.

Green ric from my ric phase

Maroon clown and RBTA. RBTA really unhappy. Moved last night from 20g tank to 125. Took the clown about 5 minutes to become comfy and she has never had a nem.

Neon Goby

Pink colt. Just bought this yesterday and love it. It's really prettier than the pic. It is still adjusting from the move and the color is a lot more pink than the pic shows.

Probably my favorite of the rics.

Red Corris Wrasse just moved from 20 to 125 last night.

Beautiful target mandarin.

Look at those lips. The reason I bought this one.

That should be enough for a while. Updates to other threads as well.

05-17-2008, 12:15 AM	#1051 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,783 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure. Sorry your scooter blenny died __________________ ~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

05-24-2008, 09:11 AM	#1052 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,783 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure. Lynn - we need a recent FTS How are the frags doing I gave you? Have you been to Trident lately? When I was down there I noticed they have expanded their store and its twice the size now. I hate I didn't have a chance to get to Hidden Reef.... next time I will though! __________________ ~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

05-24-2008, 09:23 AM	#1053 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,254 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure. Tank and frags are doing fine except the ___ GSP. Thfish keep knocking it over so we got some marime putty instead of superglue this time. It is about time for a FTS and hopefully I will get one today. We are doind water changes on all 3 tanks with our handy dandy new system. Ought to be interresting. Also got a new light for the fuge and we are re-doing the sump on the 90 since it has never been what I wanted. Haven't been to any of the stores lately. Since I lost my job we are keeping things pretty tight right now. We did decide to take some of my 401k money to buy a Solaris and take a mini vacation to MACNA. Oh and I got a new/used car. Kind of funny since it is exactly like my old car but with 100,000 less miles and a different color. So much for saving money. Well really we have to wait for the checks to come in before doing any of this. Poor Frank put the car on his credit card. Once my severance and 401k come in then I can go back to the LFS. Anyway, pics late today ot tomorrow. __________________ 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.

05-24-2008, 09:52 AM	#1054 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure. You're going to LOVE the Solaris! And it WILL save you money over time. My room stays nice and cool and comfortable now. Looking forward to the pics! __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

05-24-2008, 10:08 AM	#1055 (permalink)
BarbMazz Madame Klanganator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Near Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 3,153 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure. Hi, Lynn! Be sure to let us know how your water change system works! I'm sure you'll have a fire drill of sorts.. at least anytime I try out something new the first time that's how it feels! I vote for a FTS as well! You never showed us your new clam!! And we need to see Sunshine! Are you enjoying your time off at all? I hope so... you're talented.. I'm sure another job will come along, so try to get some relaxation and enjoy the sunshine <g> on your face. __________________ A Snail's Pace Beginning: an old lady's first reef http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...tml#post366161 ~not knowing how near the truth is we seek it far away~

05-24-2008, 11:19 AM	#1056 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,254 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure. Well this round is only testin part one of the new system. I filled our usual trashcan with ro/di and mixed as usual. Next time we will have the bottom container salted appropriately and do a full test. Lynn and water do not get along. Believe it or not, I am busier without a job that with a job. No idea how that happened but the house is getting very clean. wothout hubby to distract me every 10 min I can actually finish a project. Well that's al for now. Check back later. __________________ 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.

05-25-2008, 03:56 PM	#1057 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,239 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure. Enjoy this time off Lynn. You have a life time to work! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

05-25-2008, 05:43 PM	#1060 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,254 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure. On and off manually right now. Lots of valves and stuff so we can get straight ro/di or salt or send ro/di into the salt bin and add salt. I think it will get easier in time. We just have to get a couple of longer hoses and raise the salinity (we errored on the side of caution) then we will do the other two changes tomorrow. __________________ 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.

05-25-2008, 06:20 PM	#1061 (permalink)
rbursek Cabbage Leather Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Milw, WI area suburb Posts: 350 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure. Lynn, I know you have multiply DT's I do not remember the gallonage thou. I run 2 32gal brutes, I do a 30gal WC every 2 weeks, I use abuot 30gal of RO/Di in that period for my MU/Kalk mix. I have never had an emergency to do a salt water change, and yes there is always the first time! 4 days before the WC I fill my 7gal Kalk jug, and any RO/Di goes into the salt brute and just keep makeing RO/DI and fill both, then I do the 30gal WC and leaves me with 30gal RO/DI in the other, Yes I should refill the WC ain case of an emerency, but as I said never needed it yet. But I should refill it just in case. __________________ The difference between a Reef tank and a money shredder is the Tank will trip the GFI! Bret Farve turned #4 into #1!!!!! And I am as confused as he is!!! What a supped way to come back! We will see the thought/negotiations that happen with this! 120gal tank, 30gal fuge/sump, 2 250w MH, 2 96w Actinics, SPS's, LPS's, fish. Bob

05-25-2008, 06:37 PM	#1062 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,254 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure. My 3 tanks are a 125,a 90, and a 20. I want to keep this much water available for extreme issues. I could do an immediate 50% or more water change as needed. We have spent several years with the trash can method, but to do all of the tanks we have to do two cans. Plus we won this high capacity RO/DI at last year's MACNA. That is really what started the whols thing. So far it is working pretty well and I have even figured what valves send water where and if it is RO or RO/DI or salt. __________________ 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.

05-25-2008, 07:19 PM	#1063 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,125 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure. Sorry about your RSB Lynn Water, water, water everywhere! Good thing you got a place to put it! Need pics! __________________ 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

05-27-2008, 01:45 PM	#1064 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 17,828 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure. Hope all is well Lynn! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

06-29-2008, 10:31 PM	#1065 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,254 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure. Well it has been a long time since an update. Here are a few long promised pics. Newest clam. Not a great pic. The fish were eating and swimming over it. Fireshrimp has been around for quite a while. Green ric from my ric phase Maroon clown and RBTA. RBTA really unhappy. Moved last night from 20g tank to 125. Took the clown about 5 minutes to become comfy and she has never had a nem. Neon Goby Pink colt. Just bought this yesterday and love it. It's really prettier than the pic. It is still adjusting from the move and the color is a lot more pink than the pic shows. Probably my favorite of the rics. Red Corris Wrasse just moved from 20 to 125 last night. Beautiful target mandarin. Look at those lips. The reason I bought this one. That should be enough for a while. Updates to other threads as well. __________________ 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.

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