sambrinar's 75 gals office sanity

[yungreefer2410]

who gave you the suggestion of the saddleback?? i would redirect those koralia powerheads and take those little end caps off them. that just directs the flow into a straightish line instead of letting it spread out. i would have one stiring up the surface. i don't see why you cant add everything from your 12.5g now

[wazzifam]

Originally Posted by sambrinar

I figured out a way for me to still use the skimmer under the tank in the stand!! SWEET!! I will just use it as a HOB under the tank in the sump. I will just have to access the skimmer cup from behind the tank.

But we had to move the stand, full tank and all, away from the wall just a touch for me to get the cup out from behind the tank... All done, no water on floor, stand is still intact...

How in the sam Helk did you ever move that monster full of water? OMG
glad you got to still use the skimmer under the tank in the stand!! and use it as a HOB under the tank in the sump.

Im watching carefully here as my 150 may be on the rise! Your already giving me ideas

[sambrinar]

Originally Posted by yungreefer2410

who gave you the suggestion of the saddleback?? i would redirect those koralia powerheads and take those little end caps off them. that just directs the flow into a straightish line instead of letting it spread out. i would have one stiring up the surface. i don't see why you cant add everything from your 12.5g now

Oh IDK who suggested it, beautiful fish... gonna be too big IMO, so he is out. I will remove the caps, thanks. I had them pointed like that to stir the salt in the bottom of the tank, they are repositioned now and they will be repositioned when I get the LR.

I am sure I will have a huge cycle when I add the 67 lbs of LR and and 100 lbs of sand... that will kill all the coral that is in the 12 gal. I will just wait. but thanks

Kim we move the tank and stand VEEERRRYYY carefully still intact

[yungreefer2410]

you do know i was joking right?

[sambrinar]

Originally Posted by yungreefer2410

you do know i was joking right?

Of coarse!!

I was thinking about dropping the 2 fish in there while I wait for the rock, just so I can see something swimming around. My desk faces the tank. Kinda depressing looking at that big bowl of just water swirling around

Just joking guys!!

[wazzifam]

Originally Posted by yungreefer2410

i would redirect those koralia powerheads and take those little end caps off them. that just directs the flow into a straightish line instead of letting it spread out.

This was good info for me as I just installed a Koralia a day or so ago and had the cap on. explains alot for me as well. thanks....

Which model did you use in there Brenda. I just got the model 3 and am hoping its not gonna be to much in my 55. but silly me assumed the "cap" was supposed to be on and now have canals through the sand. LOL Live and learn!! hehehe. so im gonna remove the cap and see what happens with the flow now.
Glad im following along here. thanks for letting us tag

[yungreefer2410]

i am going to have only one k3 in my 55g but there will also be a return pump providing the rest of the flow

[sambrinar]

I have 2 2's, I was planning on a 30 gal so i already had those. may get a 3 later

That is funny I thought the cap was supposed to be on there too. Off they come Cole you are so smart... thanks

[wazzifam]

Originally Posted by sambrinar

Cole you are so smart... thanks

i'll 2nd that! Instructions?!?! oh... they were meant to be read?? LOL I didnt see any instructions... Let me think...... open box, spill coffee..shaking still from lack of nicotine.. obsorb spill with white paper laying around.. dispose of wet paper... continue to sip coffee and instal pump....
Hmm See no instructions... how bout you Brenda... do you recal reading materials packed in your box?!!

Did I hear you say you have Blue Zenias? Are you interested in the frag for relocation project? LMK.

[BLAKEJOHN]

The cap is for directed flow. It was in the instruction booklet......Which we never read

[sambrinar]

ohhh did it come with an instruction booklet? huh! who would have thunk? I thought it was plug and play

I did however study the instructions for that stoopid skimmer. fricken thing, geesh, rocket scientist project LOL

Yes I have lots to frag Kim. I am sending 2 frags to a fellow reefer shortly, when he is ready, and I would be happy to send you some as well. I will let you know when I frag it again.

[framerguy]

600+ pounds is a lot of weight! Nice job on the shifting with no water on the floor. Still waiting for pics... even if there is nothing to see.

[sambrinar]

LOL taking my camera with me today, I will take picts of my sump rigging and my sad view of the tank from my desk *pout*

[wazzifam]

Hey look at the bright side... At least yours has water in it and its circulating... your 1/2 way to the reef...What did you say you were putting in it?

Great job on moving the full tank!

[sambrinar]

Right now.... 67lbs of LR and 100lbs of sand after the LR gets here next Thursday