Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure. - Page 8

lcstorc · 01-09-2007, 07:06 AM

LOL The real question is where did I learn to type.

boozeman · 01-09-2007, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by billyr98

...Next we got bug Boozeman, oh yeah, no tank yet

Dentoid · 01-09-2007, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by lcstorc

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.

lcstorc · 01-09-2007, 01:03 PM

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.

sasquatch · 01-09-2007, 11:50 PM

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

lcstorc · 01-10-2007, 06:49 AM

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.

Woodstock · 01-10-2007, 06:53 AM

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!

lcstorc · 01-10-2007, 06:58 AM

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.

Woodstock · 01-10-2007, 07:23 AM

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

lcstorc · 01-10-2007, 07:43 AM

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?

Craig Manoukian · 01-10-2007, 07:52 AM

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.

lcstorc · 01-10-2007, 07:57 AM

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.

Craig Manoukian · 01-10-2007, 08:07 AM

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?

lcstorc · 01-10-2007, 08:11 AM

Exactly. Particularly since the price is free.

Craig Manoukian · 01-10-2007, 08:21 AM

You go girl!

01-09-2007, 07:06 AM	#106 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 16,423 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure. LOL The real question is where did I learn to type. __________________ 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 Jawfish enjoyment ASM answer girl. Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

01-09-2007, 01:03 PM	#109 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 16,423 View Gallery Karma Komment 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 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 Jawfish enjoyment ASM answer girl. Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

01-09-2007, 11:50 PM	#110 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,492 View Gallery Karma Komment 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 __________________ DIY stuff for my tank stand, 100g tank,rock lift, overflow, foam walls, closed loop,lighting reflectors, 50gal sump, bubbletrap and sock holder, ato bracket,kalk bucket and reservoir, 40gal fuge, fuge lighting, remotish dsb raceway, turf algae raceway, dual pumped recirc skimmer, more to follow. Barb ripped my sig

01-10-2007, 06:49 AM	#111 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 16,423 View Gallery Karma Komment 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 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 Jawfish enjoyment ASM answer girl. Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

01-10-2007, 06:53 AM	#112 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 21,650 View Gallery Karma Komment 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???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~29 gal QT/Hospital tank~* *~3 gal Pico~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MH, dual Actinic t5s,AquaController III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

01-10-2007, 06:58 AM	#113 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 16,423 View Gallery Karma Komment 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 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 Jawfish enjoyment ASM answer girl. Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

01-10-2007, 07:23 AM	#114 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 21,650 View Gallery Karma Komment 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???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~29 gal QT/Hospital tank~* *~3 gal Pico~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MH, dual Actinic t5s,AquaController III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

01-10-2007, 07:43 AM	#115 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 16,423 View Gallery Karma Komment 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 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 Jawfish enjoyment ASM answer girl. Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

01-10-2007, 07:52 AM	#116 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 15,705 View Gallery Karma Komment 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.

01-10-2007, 07:57 AM	#117 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 16,423 View Gallery Karma Komment 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 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 Jawfish enjoyment ASM answer girl. Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

01-10-2007, 08:07 AM	#118 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 15,705 View Gallery Karma Komment 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.

01-10-2007, 08:11 AM	#119 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 16,423 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Lynn and Frank's saltwater adventure. Exactly. Particularly since the price is free. __________________ 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 Jawfish enjoyment ASM answer girl. Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

01-10-2007, 08:21 AM	#120 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 15,705 View Gallery Karma Komment 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.

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