Reef Sanctuary
Become a Sponsor   Our Sponsors  

Welcome to the Reef Sanctuary forums.

We're a beginner-friendly Reef Aquarium community featuring saltwater fish tank discussion, reef aquarium supply reviews, free photo gallery and more!

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to many of our features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today! Want to check the place out first? Take a look at our Beginner's Guide for a quick tour of all the features we have to offer the marine aquarium hobbyist. If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact contact support.

Go Back   Reef Sanctuary > Specialty Forums > Reef Chronicles
User Name
Password
Home Forums Photo Gallery Chat Product Reviews Live Coral Frags Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Reef Chronicles The place to create a thread documenting your very own tank: pics, progress, equipment, etc.!

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools
Old 01-09-2007, 08:06 AM   #106 (permalink)
lcstorc
Sunshine Reefer
 
lcstorc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Cocoa Fl
Posts: 26,433

My ReefSpace
Add yours!
Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure.

LOL The real question is where did I learn to type.
__________________
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.
lcstorc is offline   Reply With Quote
ReefSanctuary Sponsor
Old 01-09-2007, 12:26 PM   #107 (permalink)
boozeman
The CodFather ~
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: new york
Posts: 8,802

My ReefSpace
Add yours!
Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure.

Quote:
Originally Posted by billyr98 View Post
...Next we got bug Boozeman, oh yeah, no tank yet
__________________
...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
boozeman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-09-2007, 01:46 PM   #108 (permalink)
Dentoid
Smile Maker
 
Dentoid's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Alexandria, VA
Posts: 13,487
Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure.

Quote:
Originally Posted by lcstorc View Post
I will look at the sponge carefully tonight and see if I see anything resembling what you describe. There may be something like that on the back side that I have not noticed. I'll let you know either tonight or tomorrow if I see anything similar. If I can I'll take a pic.
Lynn-I decided to get rid of my orange tree sponge. I felt like I couldn't risk it fouling the tank. How is yours doing? I like the new pix.
__________________
Scott

Dentoid's Reeforama



Quote:
Originally Posted by rlcline76 View Post
I assure you there are nastier body parts one could put in a tank.
Dentoid is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-09-2007, 02:03 PM   #109 (permalink)
lcstorc
Sunshine Reefer
 
lcstorc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Cocoa Fl
Posts: 26,433

My ReefSpace
Add yours!
Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure.

Mine continues to do great. Haven't had the guts to cut it yet but that is on the list. I want one in my pony tank. Think it will be a great hitching post.
Sorry you got rid of yours but better that than fouling the tank.
Thanks for the compliments on the pics. Hubby took most of them since he is way better with the camera. Just too many buttons and dials for simple little me.
__________________
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.
lcstorc is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-10-2007, 12:50 AM   #110 (permalink)
sasquatch
Brunt of all Jokes~
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: the very farthest west coast of canada
Posts: 8,981

My ReefSpace
Add yours!
Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure.

Sheesh Lynn you might need to frag this thread soon, great job on the upgrades, looks like everything is working well and your, well, working lol. keep those pics a coming.Steve
sasquatch is offline   Reply With Quote
ReefSanctuary Sponsor
Old 01-10-2007, 07:49 AM   #111 (permalink)
lcstorc
Sunshine Reefer
 
lcstorc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Cocoa Fl
Posts: 26,433

My ReefSpace
Add yours!
Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure.

LOL
Well it took me long enough to start the thread, but now that it is here I seem to always be updating. That part is easy.
I put half of the sand in the fuge yesterday. Apparently my sand rinsing skills are less than good since I cause a huge sandstorm in the whole system. Fortunately it settled down in a couple of hours. I will probably wait for the weekend for the rest of the sand so I have plenty of time to rinse it well and steal some of the live stuff from the display.
Also for an update, my new chiller was shipped yesterday. With any luck I will have that this weekend as well and then I can finally be done with the new sump/fuge/chiller setup.
I can't wait to see how it all comes together. I have already seen an increase in pods in the display though I am really not sure how this has happened so quickly.
I'll keep everybody updated.
__________________
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.
lcstorc is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-10-2007, 07:53 AM   #112 (permalink)
Woodstock
The Wand Geek was here. ;)
 
Woodstock's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 25,502

My ReefSpace
Add yours!
Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure.

Don't rinse the sand too much; it is best to keep the tiny particles. Bacteria will coat them and they will settle. A sand storm for a day or two will not hurt anything.

My fingers are crossed for your new chiller arriving okay!
__________________
~Doni Marie~

GOT ICH???
My Victorious Battle with ICH
120 Reef Chronicle ~
Breeding Picasso Clownfish~
Massive 300 gal growout~
My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~
Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~

"Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin
__________________________________________________ ______________________________________________
Woodstock is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-10-2007, 07:58 AM   #113 (permalink)
lcstorc
Sunshine Reefer
 
lcstorc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Cocoa Fl
Posts: 26,433

My ReefSpace
Add yours!
Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure.

Hmm interresting. Maybe I did good accidentally then. The sandstorm only lasted a couple of hours so I could deal with that if there is a benefit. It's not live sand it is dry aragonite sand I bought from Fosters and Smith.
So you say just rinse it lightly? That is certainly easier and if it will have long term benefit then I'm all for it.
Should I isolate the fuge so the sandstorm stays there instead of the sump and display? That is what Frank said I should have done. I actually never thought of it, but it is very easy to do with the way we have things 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.
lcstorc is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-10-2007, 08:23 AM   #114 (permalink)
Woodstock
The Wand Geek was here. ;)
 
Woodstock's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 25,502

My ReefSpace
Add yours!
Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure.

Isolating the fuge is a good idea but not really necessary. Just make sure there is some flow (doesn't have to be much).
__________________
~Doni Marie~

GOT ICH???
My Victorious Battle with ICH
120 Reef Chronicle ~
Breeding Picasso Clownfish~
Massive 300 gal growout~
My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~
Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~

"Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin
__________________________________________________ ______________________________________________
Woodstock is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-10-2007, 08:43 AM   #115 (permalink)
lcstorc
Sunshine Reefer
 
lcstorc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Cocoa Fl
Posts: 26,433

My ReefSpace
Add yours!
Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure.

Thanks for the help.
BTW I have no idea what I was talking about when I said the upgrades were almost done. We still want to add a manifold system to get the powerheads out of the display and possibly one more project.
I would love some help with deciding on this one.
I currently do not drip kalc or do anything other than occasionally add calcium. Sunday it tested at 440 so we really are not having calcium issues righ now. With that said I have been offered a used DIY calcium reactor for free. Should I take it? Should I add it? I am thinking go ahead and take it but save it for later when I have more corals than my Pro Reef salt can keep up with.
Anybody have an opinion?
__________________
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.
lcstorc is offline   Reply With Quote
ReefSanctuary Sponsor
Old 01-10-2007, 08:52 AM   #116 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian
Regular Guy Moderator
 
Craig Manoukian's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Marina Del Ray, CA
Posts: 19,012

My ReefSpace
Add yours!
Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure.

Unless your going heavy with SPS a clalcium reactor may not be necessary unless you have low levels due to high uptake from your current set-up.
__________________
Currently tankless.

20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem!

80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.
Craig Manoukian is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-10-2007, 08:57 AM   #117 (permalink)
lcstorc
Sunshine Reefer
 
lcstorc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Cocoa Fl
Posts: 26,433

My ReefSpace
Add yours!
Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure.

That's the thing Craig. I don't actually think I need it now, but should I get it and then have it if needed later or let him find someone who needs it now.
__________________
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.
lcstorc is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-10-2007, 09:07 AM   #118 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian
Regular Guy Moderator
 
Craig Manoukian's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Marina Del Ray, CA
Posts: 19,012

My ReefSpace
Add yours!
Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure.

One of the great questions in this hobby similar to the lighting issue except you can't run a reactor unless you need it where excess light will not negatively effect your water chemistry. If you are going to go with SPS in the future then it may be best to aquire it now if the price is right. Decisions, decisions, deiscions, eh?
__________________
Currently tankless.

20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem!

80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.
Craig Manoukian is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-10-2007, 09:11 AM   #119 (permalink)
lcstorc
Sunshine Reefer
 
lcstorc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Cocoa Fl
Posts: 26,433

My ReefSpace
Add yours!
Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure.

Exactly. Particularly since the price is free.
__________________
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.
lcstorc is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-10-2007, 09:21 AM   #120 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian
Regular Guy Moderator
 
Craig Manoukian's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Marina Del Ray, CA
Posts: 19,012

My ReefSpace
Add yours!
Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure.

You go girl!
__________________
Currently tankless.

20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem!

80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.
Craig Manoukian is offline   Reply With Quote
ReefSanctuary Sponsor
Reply

  Reef Sanctuary > Specialty Forums > Reef Chronicles



Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:22 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2009, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.0.0 RC8
©2003-2007 Centropyge Productions LLC
vB Ad Management by =RedTyger=


Page generated in 0.57706 seconds with 12 queries

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186