JKreef's 75 Gallon Project - Page 2

Newt · 04-21-2005, 05:01 PM

To update:

I got the job at my LFS, so now this project should get moving along a lot faster than originally thought out, so that should be nice.

Gina · 04-21-2005, 06:40 PM

Wow! Congrats on the new job!!!!
Can't wait to see the goodies you get to bring home.
What will your job be there?

Newt · 04-21-2005, 08:05 PM

I'll be doing general sales at first, but I was told possibly helping with saltwater because I'm one of a few people there with saltwater knowledge. No matter what I do though It should be a fun job.

Gina · 04-22-2005, 05:48 AM

Don't spend all your salary! LOL

Woodstock · 04-22-2005, 07:00 AM

Excellent!! Gotta love employee discounts!!

Newt · 04-22-2005, 06:50 PM

Definitely! I can't wait, I think I am going to probably spend the entire first paycheck on stuff... I've been waiting so long. I think I deserve it.

Newt · 04-24-2005, 06:40 PM

Got bored of doing so much homework today, so I took a little time and drew up some of my Sump/Fuge plans. It's not really to scale or anything too fancy, but I'm sure you'll get the general idea.

Newt · 04-24-2005, 06:44 PM

Also, somewhere in the sump/fuge a UV sterilizer is going to be inline, as well as a homemade carbon reactor (got the idea from a RL moderator). Haven't decided if I will also make one for Rowaphos. But those are the plans. Now just waiting on the job to start paying off.

Newt · 04-28-2005, 01:29 PM

I went ahead this morning and purchased a SEIO 1500!

I'm looking forward to seeing the flow that I get out of that. I'm not sure if I'm going to add another 1500 down the road, or just purchase a 1100. If I have two 1500s running in my tank, that would be about 40x and with one 1500 and one 1100 that is about 35x turnover plus whatever is supplied by my Mag 7 return pump. So either route I'll have plenty of flow.

Well my first week of work is almost over. It's been really a great experience so far, and I've learned quite a bit. I handled rats for the first time, and come to find out they are quite gentle. Anywyas now I'm just waiting for that first paycheck so I can purchase some Liverock, and Livesand, and get this tank cycling... finally!

After I purchase those things I'm then going to save my money for the lights, and skimmer. And somewhere in between there I'll add my sump. Ahhh, spending money is so much fun.

Woodstock · 04-28-2005, 03:45 PM

Wow..nice planning for your sump. I'd like to have a phosban reactor..no room

My daughter wanted a pet rat for the longest time..LOL~ Just when I was going to allow her to get one, she changed her mind! I have heard they are intelligent.

Gina · 04-28-2005, 05:11 PM

Glad to hear that things are going well during your first week of employment!
Nice job on the diagram for your sump. Looking forward to seeing everything come to life for you!

Newt · 04-28-2005, 05:13 PM

I was hesitant at first to pick up the rats, but they are so personable, and they intrigue me. Right now we have a group of siblings divided in two displays right next to each other, and they keep trying to find a way under the divider, I'm thinking they'll come up with something so they can be together.

I've decided to try and use the reactor when everything is running because my old tank has a bad phosphate problem that lead to a huge hair algae outbreak, and I don't feel like dealing with that again. The only thing I'm uncertain of is how much ROWAPHOS that I'll have to run in it. Is there a rule of thumb?

Newt · 05-05-2005, 05:19 PM

Got the new SEIO 1500 in yesterday, and speedily mounted it in my tank. It creates an intense amount of flow.

With the one pump alone I'm at 20x turnover, but I'm looking for a little more, so a little down the road I'm going to buy another SEIO so I'll have somewhere around 30-40x flow.

Ordered some IO salt last night, as well as a WON 250w titanium LCD heater. So as soon, as I get that salt, and the tank heated to where I need I'm going to buy the livesand, and half of my LR for the time being.

It's so exciting finally getting things put into the tank. I'll take some pictures later of the SEIO in action to hold all of you over.

Woodstock · 05-05-2005, 09:29 PM

Cool JKReef! Let us know how you like the titanium heater...i've heard mixed reviews about those.

Newt · 05-05-2005, 09:34 PM

Will do Woody! Decided to go with that because of the LCD temp display, that way i don't need a thermometer. I should be getting it in a couple of days, and after that's in I"ll get the sand, and order the rock, and finally take some pics with something in my tank!

04-21-2005, 05:01 PM	#16 (permalink)
Newt Torch coral Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 595 View Gallery Karma Komment	To update: I got the job at my LFS, so now this project should get moving along a lot faster than originally thought out, so that should be nice. __________________ -Jason- Formerly "JKreef"

04-21-2005, 06:40 PM	#17 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,292 View Gallery Karma Komment	Wow! Congrats on the new job!!!! Can't wait to see the goodies you get to bring home. What will your job be there? __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

04-21-2005, 08:05 PM	#18 (permalink)
Newt Torch coral Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 595 View Gallery Karma Komment	I'll be doing general sales at first, but I was told possibly helping with saltwater because I'm one of a few people there with saltwater knowledge. No matter what I do though It should be a fun job. __________________ -Jason- Formerly "JKreef"

04-22-2005, 05:48 AM	#19 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,292 View Gallery Karma Komment	Don't spend all your salary! LOL __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

04-22-2005, 07:00 AM	#20 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 21,652 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Excellent!! Gotta love employee discounts!! __________________ ~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

04-22-2005, 06:50 PM	#21 (permalink)
Newt Torch coral Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 595 View Gallery Karma Komment	Definitely! I can't wait, I think I am going to probably spend the entire first paycheck on stuff... I've been waiting so long. I think I deserve it. __________________ -Jason- Formerly "JKreef"

04-24-2005, 06:44 PM	#23 (permalink)
Newt Torch coral Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 595 View Gallery Karma Komment	Also, somewhere in the sump/fuge a UV sterilizer is going to be inline, as well as a homemade carbon reactor (got the idea from a RL moderator). Haven't decided if I will also make one for Rowaphos. But those are the plans. Now just waiting on the job to start paying off. __________________ -Jason- Formerly "JKreef"

04-28-2005, 01:29 PM	#24 (permalink)
Newt Torch coral Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 595 View Gallery Karma Komment	I went ahead this morning and purchased a SEIO 1500! I'm looking forward to seeing the flow that I get out of that. I'm not sure if I'm going to add another 1500 down the road, or just purchase a 1100. If I have two 1500s running in my tank, that would be about 40x and with one 1500 and one 1100 that is about 35x turnover plus whatever is supplied by my Mag 7 return pump. So either route I'll have plenty of flow. Well my first week of work is almost over. It's been really a great experience so far, and I've learned quite a bit. I handled rats for the first time, and come to find out they are quite gentle. Anywyas now I'm just waiting for that first paycheck so I can purchase some Liverock, and Livesand, and get this tank cycling... finally! After I purchase those things I'm then going to save my money for the lights, and skimmer. And somewhere in between there I'll add my sump. Ahhh, spending money is so much fun. __________________ -Jason- Formerly "JKreef"

04-28-2005, 03:45 PM	#25 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 21,652 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Wow..nice planning for your sump. I'd like to have a phosban reactor..no room My daughter wanted a pet rat for the longest time..LOL~ Just when I was going to allow her to get one, she changed her mind! I have heard they are intelligent. __________________ ~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

04-28-2005, 05:11 PM	#26 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,292 View Gallery Karma Komment	Glad to hear that things are going well during your first week of employment! Nice job on the diagram for your sump. Looking forward to seeing everything come to life for you! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

04-28-2005, 05:13 PM	#27 (permalink)
Newt Torch coral Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 595 View Gallery Karma Komment	I was hesitant at first to pick up the rats, but they are so personable, and they intrigue me. Right now we have a group of siblings divided in two displays right next to each other, and they keep trying to find a way under the divider, I'm thinking they'll come up with something so they can be together. I've decided to try and use the reactor when everything is running because my old tank has a bad phosphate problem that lead to a huge hair algae outbreak, and I don't feel like dealing with that again. The only thing I'm uncertain of is how much ROWAPHOS that I'll have to run in it. Is there a rule of thumb? __________________ -Jason- Formerly "JKreef"

05-05-2005, 05:19 PM	#28 (permalink)
Newt Torch coral Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 595 View Gallery Karma Komment	Got the new SEIO 1500 in yesterday, and speedily mounted it in my tank. It creates an intense amount of flow. With the one pump alone I'm at 20x turnover, but I'm looking for a little more, so a little down the road I'm going to buy another SEIO so I'll have somewhere around 30-40x flow. Ordered some IO salt last night, as well as a WON 250w titanium LCD heater. So as soon, as I get that salt, and the tank heated to where I need I'm going to buy the livesand, and half of my LR for the time being. It's so exciting finally getting things put into the tank. I'll take some pictures later of the SEIO in action to hold all of you over. __________________ -Jason- Formerly "JKreef"

05-05-2005, 09:29 PM	#29 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 21,652 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Cool JKReef! Let us know how you like the titanium heater...i've heard mixed reviews about those. __________________ ~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

05-05-2005, 09:34 PM	#30 (permalink)
Newt Torch coral Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 595 View Gallery Karma Komment	Will do Woody! Decided to go with that because of the LCD temp display, that way i don't need a thermometer. I should be getting it in a couple of days, and after that's in I"ll get the sand, and order the rock, and finally take some pics with something in my tank! __________________ -Jason- Formerly "JKreef"

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