OK a 65 G Slowly but the best i can make it - Page 2

BillW · 04-25-2009, 09:44 AM

I read most of the chronicle posts. It's a great way to learn, especially since I've never had a reef tank before.

Basile · 04-25-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by BillW

I read most of the chronicle posts. It's a great way to learn, especially since I've never had a reef tank before.

Oh yes, you get lots of ideals that way and get free info, lol. You got a reef now?

BillW · 04-25-2009, 10:16 AM

No tank yet. I have a few remodeling projects that must get done before my daughter's wedding. After that I'll be able to get a tank. Right now I'm just reading, researching and planning.

Basile · 04-25-2009, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by BillW

No tank yet. I have a few remodeling projects that must get done before my daughter's wedding. After that I'll be able to get a tank. Right now I'm just reading, researching and planning.

Its the best way, avoiding a lot of mistake that way; but not immune to them, lol. there's always one or two waiting for you to make. But you can't foresee all of them, too many pitfalls. But i got great ideals from many sources. one of my best research let me to do a thread about rockwork and its been fun to read , post and get my own ideals about how to do mine. Will soon start posting pics of my sculpture i want to do for the tank. Should get my rocks today. Then its zip tie time and foam time youhooo

Basile · 04-25-2009, 11:03 AM

I just noticed my T5 specification today lol after 3 months. Aqua Medic Oceanlight HQI+T5 Combo lighting systems . My T5 are 2 x 39W Sylvania Coralstar No ideal what that means yet. Not knowlegable enough about these things. And my MH bulbs are 2 x 250 W Aqualine 10 000 . Again no ideals if its good and what the product review is or what will it do for my tank. Anybody know what i'm gona be able to grow with these things or what will be precluded from growing, anybody

Here are the specs that i'm going for;and progress
Project:
65 gallon display
29 G refugium
Coast to coast overflow Got it

outside sump Reef Octopus DNW 150
Recirculating
Protein Skimmer*
PS-OCT-DNW-150
270gph Got it

Aqua medic
2x250W HQI, 2x39W T5
Oceanlight HQI+T5 Combo lighting systems
Sylviana Coralstar T5
Aqualine 10 000 MH bulbs Got it

Ocean runner 2500
625gph return pump Waiting for cash

Tunze Turbelle Nanostream Pump - 6055
Flow Rate: 264-1453 GPH
- Recommended Aquarium Size: Up to 130 Gallons
- Energy Consumption: 4-18 Watts
- Variable Speed Control: YES Waiting for cash

MP-20W Vortech
Propeller Pump
by EcoTech Marine
WM-ETM-MP20W
Flow: 500-2000 gallons per hour
* Power Consumption: 6-18 watts
* Maximum Motor Temperature: 50-60 degrees Celsius
* Aquarium Wall Thickness Range: 3/16”-3/4”
* Appropriate Tank Size Range: 20-70 gallons

I may change for the MP 40 Waiting for cash

Basile · 04-26-2009, 02:27 PM

What i did last week end

A nice trip , Cuba, and meet the dolphin for an hour.

BillW · 04-26-2009, 03:34 PM

Man am I jealous. Last weekend I got to lay ceramic tile in a bathroom. I'll trade you weekends!

Jeremy0322 · 04-26-2009, 09:26 PM

I dont know how I missed the beginning of this thread. It was a rough few months and I didnt come on here very often, but I read through it and it looks like this is going to be an awesome system. I am definitely following along now

As for the dolphins, I am also jealous, but if everything goes as planned I will be able to work with them every day of my Life!!!

And with that lighting setup on a 65 you are going to be able to grow anything your heart desired. 500 watts of MH lighting on a 65 may actually be too much in some instances, you are going to want to watch for bleaching and be prepared to mount them higher up if that is whats needed. The T5's are more than likely just there for some actinic supplementation so that its not all super sunlight...lol

And i noticed you were waiting for cash for the vortechs, might I suggest some HK's instead. I LOVE my hydor koralias and they put out some awesome dispersed flow in the higher numbers, a 3 and a 4 on a 65 gallon tank would probably be all you need, thats over 2000 gallons per hour.

Basile · 04-26-2009, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeremy0322

I dont know how I missed the beginning of this thread. It was a rough few months and I didnt come on here very often, but I read through it and it looks like this is going to be an awesome system. I am definitely following along now

As for the dolphins, I am also jealous, but if everything goes as planned I will be able to work with them every day of my Life!!!

And with that lighting setup on a 65 you are going to be able to grow anything your heart desired. 500 watts of MH lighting on a 65 may actually be too much in some instances, you are going to want to watch for bleaching and be prepared to mount them higher up if that is whats needed. The T5's are more than likely just there for some actinic supplementation so that its not all super sunlight...lol

And i noticed you were waiting for cash for the vortechs, might I suggest some HK's instead. I LOVE my hydor koralias and they put out some awesome dispersed flow in the higher numbers, a 3 and a 4 on a 65 gallon tank would probably be all you need, thats over 2000 gallons per hour.

Hey thanks for the info about the lights and the powerheads will look into it for sure

Basile · 04-26-2009, 09:45 PM

What do you mean working with dolphin, aren't you on your way to college?

Jeremy0322 · 04-26-2009, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Basile

What do you mean working with dolphin, aren't you on your way to college?

For Marine Biology, I could get a job working with them EVERY day, how AWESOME would that be!!!

Basile · 04-26-2009, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeremy0322

For Marine Biology, I could get a job working with them EVERY day, how AWESOME would that be!!!

Well now thats my turn to be jalous, when will you know?

Jeremy0322 · 04-26-2009, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Basile

Well now thats my turn to be jalous, when will you know?

Know what? The job will depend on when I get done with college and what I can find. The college is already picked, I was accepted (twice), now all I need to do is find somewhere to live down there and schedule classes. The University of North Carolina's Wilmington Branch Campus (UNCW), its BEAUTIFUL, and pretty good for Marine Biology.

Basile · 04-26-2009, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeremy0322

Know what? The job will depend on when I get done with college and what I can find. The college is already picked, I was accepted (twice), now all I need to do is find somewhere to live down there and schedule classes. The University of North Carolina's Wilmington Branch Campus (UNCW), its BEAUTIFUL, and pretty good for Marine Biology.

You just answered, i wanted to know when you where going to college there. So how long is to be a biologist,college and then university i would imagine a good 5 years. A long haul, with opportunities to work summer jobs in your field ; i'm still jalous, great career for you

Hope the best for you. sorry if i don't make sense some time distracted by this tv show lol.

Basile · 04-26-2009, 10:45 PM

I have a question; under my sand bed, is it necessary to put eggcrates on the bottom and why.

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04-25-2009, 09:44 AM	#16 (permalink)
BillW Fire Coral Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dallas, PA Posts: 77 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: OK a 65 G Slowly but the best i can make it I read most of the chronicle posts. It's a great way to learn, especially since I've never had a reef tank before. __________________ Why Buy When You Can Build??

04-25-2009, 10:16 AM	#18 (permalink)
BillW Fire Coral Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dallas, PA Posts: 77 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: OK a 65 G Slowly but the best i can make it No tank yet. I have a few remodeling projects that must get done before my daughter's wedding. After that I'll be able to get a tank. Right now I'm just reading, researching and planning. __________________ Why Buy When You Can Build??

04-25-2009, 11:03 AM	#20 (permalink)
Basile Golden Moray Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Gatineau/Ottawa canada Posts: 2,022 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: OK a 65 G Slowly but the best i can make it I just noticed my T5 specification today lol after 3 months. Aqua Medic Oceanlight HQI+T5 Combo lighting systems . My T5 are 2 x 39W Sylvania Coralstar No ideal what that means yet. Not knowlegable enough about these things. And my MH bulbs are 2 x 250 W Aqualine 10 000 . Again no ideals if its good and what the product review is or what will it do for my tank. Anybody know what i'm gona be able to grow with these things or what will be precluded from growing, anybody Here are the specs that i'm going for;and progress Project: 65 gallon display 29 G refugium Coast to coast overflow Got it outside sump Reef Octopus DNW 150 Recirculating Protein Skimmer* PS-OCT-DNW-150 270gph Got it Aqua medic 2x250W HQI, 2x39W T5 Oceanlight HQI+T5 Combo lighting systems Sylviana Coralstar T5 Aqualine 10 000 MH bulbs Got it Ocean runner 2500 625gph return pump Waiting for cash Tunze Turbelle Nanostream Pump - 6055 Flow Rate: 264-1453 GPH - Recommended Aquarium Size: Up to 130 Gallons - Energy Consumption: 4-18 Watts - Variable Speed Control: YES Waiting for cash MP-20W Vortech Propeller Pump by EcoTech Marine WM-ETM-MP20W Flow: 500-2000 gallons per hour * Power Consumption: 6-18 watts * Maximum Motor Temperature: 50-60 degrees Celsius * Aquarium Wall Thickness Range: 3/16”-3/4” * Appropriate Tank Size Range: 20-70 gallons I may change for the MP 40 Waiting for cash __________________ My Rockwork Macroalgae Club. My slow 65 g build up Combination fish and Anemone 65g- Aquamedic 2X250wMH-T5 -Recirculating Octopus 150DNW- 2X Vortech Mp40W gen2 powerheads-Eheim 1262 910GPH return - Little fishes Carbon&Phosban reactors,GHL controllers and Dosing pump and ME!

04-26-2009, 02:27 PM	#21 (permalink)
Basile Golden Moray Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Gatineau/Ottawa canada Posts: 2,022 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: OK a 65 G Slowly but the best i can make it What i did last week end A nice trip , Cuba, and meet the dolphin for an hour. __________________ My Rockwork Macroalgae Club. My slow 65 g build up Combination fish and Anemone 65g- Aquamedic 2X250wMH-T5 -Recirculating Octopus 150DNW- 2X Vortech Mp40W gen2 powerheads-Eheim 1262 910GPH return - Little fishes Carbon&Phosban reactors,GHL controllers and Dosing pump and ME!

04-26-2009, 03:34 PM	#22 (permalink)
BillW Fire Coral Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dallas, PA Posts: 77 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: OK a 65 G Slowly but the best i can make it Man am I jealous. Last weekend I got to lay ceramic tile in a bathroom. I'll trade you weekends! __________________ Why Buy When You Can Build??

04-26-2009, 09:26 PM	#23 (permalink)
Jeremy0322 Tridacna maxima Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 4,753 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: OK a 65 G Slowly but the best i can make it I dont know how I missed the beginning of this thread. It was a rough few months and I didnt come on here very often, but I read through it and it looks like this is going to be an awesome system. I am definitely following along now As for the dolphins, I am also jealous, but if everything goes as planned I will be able to work with them every day of my Life!!! And with that lighting setup on a 65 you are going to be able to grow anything your heart desired. 500 watts of MH lighting on a 65 may actually be too much in some instances, you are going to want to watch for bleaching and be prepared to mount them higher up if that is whats needed. The T5's are more than likely just there for some actinic supplementation so that its not all super sunlight...lol And i noticed you were waiting for cash for the vortechs, might I suggest some HK's instead. I LOVE my hydor koralias and they put out some awesome dispersed flow in the higher numbers, a 3 and a 4 on a 65 gallon tank would probably be all you need, thats over 2000 gallons per hour. __________________ UNCW 2011 -Marine Biology Major -Oceanography Minor The old 90 Gallon Build r.i.p Only after the last tree's cut And the last river poisoned Only after the last fish is caught Will you find that money cannot be eaten....

04-26-2009, 09:45 PM	#25 (permalink)
Basile Golden Moray Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Gatineau/Ottawa canada Posts: 2,022 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: OK a 65 G Slowly but the best i can make it What do you mean working with dolphin, aren't you on your way to college? __________________ My Rockwork Macroalgae Club. My slow 65 g build up Combination fish and Anemone 65g- Aquamedic 2X250wMH-T5 -Recirculating Octopus 150DNW- 2X Vortech Mp40W gen2 powerheads-Eheim 1262 910GPH return - Little fishes Carbon&Phosban reactors,GHL controllers and Dosing pump and ME!

04-26-2009, 10:45 PM	#30 (permalink)
Basile Golden Moray Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Gatineau/Ottawa canada Posts: 2,022 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: OK a 65 G Slowly but the best i can make it I have a question; under my sand bed, is it necessary to put eggcrates on the bottom and why. __________________ My Rockwork Macroalgae Club. My slow 65 g build up Combination fish and Anemone 65g- Aquamedic 2X250wMH-T5 -Recirculating Octopus 150DNW- 2X Vortech Mp40W gen2 powerheads-Eheim 1262 910GPH return - Little fishes Carbon&Phosban reactors,GHL controllers and Dosing pump and ME!

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