Althea's 90 Gallon..... - Page 11

tbittner · 03-01-2008, 05:52 PM

I'm going to guess that it's the Quiet One 5000.

Pentair Aquatics

Looks like at 4 feet you'll get about 1,000 gph from this pump.

althea2you · 03-01-2008, 08:34 PM

i figured thats what it was... but only because the numbers began with 5! LOL.. very technical...

tbittner · 03-01-2008, 09:27 PM

lol

Yeah, that's the reason I'm assuming a 5000....

althea2you · 03-02-2008, 12:57 PM

ok!!! update!

just ordered my lighting, the Geisemann fixture i showed in earlier post....the aqua controller jr with serial port, dc8, temp and ph probes, my second koralia 4 and 2 test kits! woohoo!!! also my marco rock will be here on the 3rd(Monday?) so the rest of the water will go in tomorrow and hopefully the sand in the next couple days. these are the bulbs that come with the fixture... Actinic + T5 bulbs and Megachrome Marine 13,000K Metal Halide Bulbs

how do those sound? the T5's are 250w....how is that megachrome?

BarbMazz · 03-02-2008, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by althea2you

ok!!! update!

just ordered my lighting, the Geisemann fixture i showed in earlier post....the aqua controller jr with serial port, dc8, temp and ph probes, my second koralia 4 and 2 test kits! woohoo!!! also my marco rock will be here on the 3rd(Monday?) so the rest of the water will go in tomorrow and hopefully the sand in the next couple days. these are the bulbs that come with the fixture... Actinic + T5 bulbs and Megachrome Marine 13,000K Metal Halide Bulbs

how do those sound? the T5's are 250w....how is that megachrome?

I'm looking forward to your progress.. can we have some pictures when all your rock is in your tank? I'm probably going to be going with a mixture of rock like you have so I'm real curious to see how it all looks together!

Have you cured your LR in a separate tank ahead of time, or are you going to cure it in display tank?

althea2you · 03-02-2008, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BarbMazz

I'm looking forward to your progress.. can we have some pictures when all your rock is in your tank? I'm probably going to be going with a mixture of rock like you have so I'm real curious to see how it all looks together!

Have you cured your LR in a separate tank ahead of time, or are you going to cure it in display tank?

hi barb!

i am putting everything to cure and cycle right in the display.there is nothing in it and there will be nothing but rock, sand and water in it for at least 3 months. after may i will probable start putting my coral in!

the tonga fusion is really cool, and the Lalo rock was even better in my opinion! so i love what i got! cant wait to see the marco rock tomorrow!

yay! lol

BarbMazz · 03-02-2008, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by althea2you

hi barb!

i am putting everything to cure and cycle right in the display.there is nothing in it and there will be nothing but rock, sand and water in it for at least 3 months. after may i will probable start putting my coral in!

the tonga fusion is really cool, and the Lalo rock was even better in my opinion! so i love what i got! cant wait to see the marco rock tomorrow!

yay! lol

I think that's the way I'm going to go, too, since my tank will be the same as yours... nothing but rock, sand and water! I'm also going to let it sit for three months. What kind of corals are you planning on? I'm planning on an SPS dominated tank with some clams, the usual cuc, and just a few fish. I know I want a pair of clowns, and I have a vague list of other fish but that keeps changing.

I have some Marco shelf rock, and it is really porous and light. I'm expecting a shipment of the regular "Marco Rock" sometime this week.. maybe mine will come tomorrow, too! I'm expecting it will be just as cool as the shelf is. I'm anxious to hear what you think of it. The closer it gets to me actually setting up the more impatient I'm feeling! It's fun to watch your progress because your tank plan seems very similar to mine... I can live vicariously through your setup!

SJS · 03-02-2008, 05:11 PM

Great thread - I had a great time reading through it and will be following along!! Loved that you took the chance on making your own rock!! Looked like fun even if it didn't turn out quite right!

althea2you · 03-02-2008, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BarbMazz

I think that's the way I'm going to go, too, since my tank will be the same as yours... nothing but rock, sand and water! I'm also going to let it sit for three months. What kind of corals are you planning on? I'm planning on an SPS dominated tank with some clams, the usual cuc, and just a few fish. I know I want a pair of clowns, and I have a vague list of other fish but that keeps changing.

I have some Marco shelf rock, and it is really porous and light. I'm expecting a shipment of the regular "Marco Rock" sometime this week.. maybe mine will come tomorrow, too! I'm expecting it will be just as cool as the shelf is. I'm anxious to hear what you think of it. The closer it gets to me actually setting up the more impatient I'm feeling! It's fun to watch your progress because your tank plan seems very similar to mine... I can live vicariously through your setup!

your tank does sound a lot like what i want! LOL...yeah sps dominated, with a bit of lps and softies here and there... a clam or 2 for sure!

pics for sure to come... my water has cleared (the little bit i have...) tomorrow i will siphon off the stuff that already came off the rocks and has settled, then add the rest of the water and rocks...with room for my sand, then add whatever water i will need after that. my skimmer looks awesome! the cup is huge, cant wait to see it running!

althea2you · 03-02-2008, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SJS

Great thread - I had a great time reading through it and will be following along!! Loved that you took the chance on making your own rock!! Looked like fun even if it didn't turn out quite right!

hi!!! im following along on yours also! really looking forward to seeing a 300 come along!!!

the rocks... yes that was fun! my sister and i had a good time. big waste of time and money! LOL.. but fun! ttyl!!!

rmlevasseur · 03-02-2008, 08:42 PM

You are gonna love the Marco. I wish I had gone with all Marco.

althea2you · 03-02-2008, 11:56 PM

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You are gonna love the Marco. I wish I had gone with all Marco.

thats what i here!!! i cant wait to see it!

althea2you · 03-03-2008, 05:14 PM

so i may be getting a new tank, with a stand and canopy. so that will be nice...a new tnk, no scratches, no green in my silicone! LOL

BarbMazz · 03-03-2008, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by althea2you

so i may be getting a new tank, with a stand and canopy. so that will be nice...a new tnk, no scratches, no green in my silicone! LOL

Do tell the details! Did your rock arrive today? Mine is supposed to be here tomorrow.

althea2you · 03-03-2008, 07:45 PM

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Do tell the details! Did your rock arrive today? Mine is supposed to be here tomorrow.

no, the rock didnt come! :P :P it was delayed or should i say rescheduled to be delivered tomorrow! ha! o well... the new tank.. hmm.. i dont know... i just went and looked at it... we'll see... not exactly what i like...

03-01-2008, 05:52 PM	#151 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Althea's 90 Gallon..... I'm going to guess that it's the Quiet One 5000. Pentair Aquatics Looks like at 4 feet you'll get about 1,000 gph from this pump. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

03-01-2008, 08:34 PM	#152 (permalink)
althea2you Padawan Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,456 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Althea's 90 Gallon..... i figured thats what it was... but only because the numbers began with 5! LOL.. very technical... __________________ ~Sarah~ How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours. ~Wayne Dyer 28g Nano The 90 Gallon

03-01-2008, 09:27 PM	#153 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Althea's 90 Gallon..... lol Yeah, that's the reason I'm assuming a 5000.... __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

03-02-2008, 12:57 PM	#154 (permalink)
althea2you Padawan Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,456 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Althea's 90 Gallon..... ok!!! update! just ordered my lighting, the Geisemann fixture i showed in earlier post....the aqua controller jr with serial port, dc8, temp and ph probes, my second koralia 4 and 2 test kits! woohoo!!! also my marco rock will be here on the 3rd(Monday?) so the rest of the water will go in tomorrow and hopefully the sand in the next couple days. these are the bulbs that come with the fixture... Actinic + T5 bulbs and Megachrome Marine 13,000K Metal Halide Bulbs how do those sound? the T5's are 250w....how is that megachrome? __________________ ~Sarah~ How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours. ~Wayne Dyer 28g Nano The 90 Gallon

03-02-2008, 05:11 PM	#158 (permalink)
SJS Achilles Tang Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SO CAL - Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 837 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Althea's 90 Gallon..... Great thread - I had a great time reading through it and will be following along!! Loved that you took the chance on making your own rock!! Looked like fun even if it didn't turn out quite right! __________________ Steph 300 gallon dt, 90 gallon fuge, 35 gallon fuge, 35 gallon sump, 4 Ecotech Vortechs, T-5 lights

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03-03-2008, 05:14 PM	#163 (permalink)
althea2you Padawan Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,456 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Althea's 90 Gallon..... so i may be getting a new tank, with a stand and canopy. so that will be nice...a new tnk, no scratches, no green in my silicone! LOL __________________ ~Sarah~ How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours. ~Wayne Dyer 28g Nano The 90 Gallon

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