Darryl_V
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Re: My 90G Pile of Rocks
Sorry to hear tbone. any idea on the problem?
Sorry to hear tbone. any idea on the problem?
My 90 Gallon Pile of Rocks
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teebone110
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Re: My 90G Pile of Rocks
Well.. I'm not sure what is going on, it could be one of a many things.
All I know is that things have never looked better, with the exception of a few sps pieces dying off.
Params all seem in check.
I have been dipping to rule out any pests and so far, I don't see anything.
Maybe I should just keep my arms out of my tank. I'm wondering if it has to do with spa/pool chemicals. gasoline, and anything else washing off my hands and into my water column. My colours seem to be pretty good, PE is good, fish seem happy. :?
Also wondering if it has to do with overcrowding, shading, mushroom's invading my sticks! I dunno :?
Gonna do my regular water change soon and hope this madness stops. Luckily I have frags from my other colonies, it's just losing my Hawkins that is pissing me off.
Well.. I'm not sure what is going on, it could be one of a many things.
All I know is that things have never looked better, with the exception of a few sps pieces dying off.
Params all seem in check.
I have been dipping to rule out any pests and so far, I don't see anything.
Maybe I should just keep my arms out of my tank. I'm wondering if it has to do with spa/pool chemicals. gasoline, and anything else washing off my hands and into my water column. My colours seem to be pretty good, PE is good, fish seem happy. :?
Also wondering if it has to do with overcrowding, shading, mushroom's invading my sticks! I dunno :?
Gonna do my regular water change soon and hope this madness stops. Luckily I have frags from my other colonies, it's just losing my Hawkins that is pissing me off.
teebone110
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Re: My 90G Pile of Rocks
Well.. I'm not sure what is going on, it could be one of a many things.
All I know is that things have never looked better, with the exception of a few sps pieces dying off.
Params all seem in check.
I have been dipping to rule out any pests and so far, I don't see anything.
Maybe I should just keep my arms out of my tank. I'm wondering if it has to do with spa/pool chemicals. gasoline, and anything else washing off my hands and into my water column. My colours seem to be pretty good, PE is good, fish seem happy. :?
Also wondering if it has to do with overcrowding, shading, mushroom's invading my sticks! I dunno :?
Gonna do my regular water change soon and hope this madness stops. Luckily I have frags from my other colonies, it's just losing my Hawkins that is pissing me off.
Well.. I'm not sure what is going on, it could be one of a many things.
All I know is that things have never looked better, with the exception of a few sps pieces dying off.
Params all seem in check.
I have been dipping to rule out any pests and so far, I don't see anything.
Maybe I should just keep my arms out of my tank. I'm wondering if it has to do with spa/pool chemicals. gasoline, and anything else washing off my hands and into my water column. My colours seem to be pretty good, PE is good, fish seem happy. :?
Also wondering if it has to do with overcrowding, shading, mushroom's invading my sticks! I dunno :?
Gonna do my regular water change soon and hope this madness stops. Luckily I have frags from my other colonies, it's just losing my Hawkins that is pissing me off.
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Re: My 90G Pile of Rocks
I know water from the hot tub can affect the tank, I did that once, just from being in the hot tub then messing with the tank an hour later...I thought all the sps was gong to croak but no RTN.
I know water from the hot tub can affect the tank, I did that once, just from being in the hot tub then messing with the tank an hour later...I thought all the sps was gong to croak but no RTN.
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Re: My 90G Pile of Rocks
I know water from the hot tub can affect the tank, I did that once, just from being in the hot tub then messing with the tank an hour later...I thought all the sps was gong to croak but no RTN.
I know water from the hot tub can affect the tank, I did that once, just from being in the hot tub then messing with the tank an hour later...I thought all the sps was gong to croak but no RTN.
teebone110
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Re: My 90G Pile of Rocks
Yes I am, thinking about maybe turnung down the flow a bit. I havent touvhed them for months tho.
reeffreak link said:
Yes I am, thinking about maybe turnung down the flow a bit. I havent touvhed them for months tho.
teebone110
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Re: My 90G Pile of Rocks
Yes I am, thinking about maybe turnung down the flow a bit. I havent touvhed them for months tho.
reeffreak link said:
Yes I am, thinking about maybe turnung down the flow a bit. I havent touvhed them for months tho.
reeffreak
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Re: My 90G Pile of Rocks
How much are you running and what reactor ?
How much are you running and what reactor ?
reeffreak
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Re: My 90G Pile of Rocks
How much are you running and what reactor ?
How much are you running and what reactor ?
teebone110
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Re: My 90G Pile of Rocks
about 400mls in a tlf550 reactor
reeffreak link said:
about 400mls in a tlf550 reactor
teebone110
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Re: My 90G Pile of Rocks
about 400mls in a tlf550 reactor
reeffreak link said:
about 400mls in a tlf550 reactor
teebone110
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Re: My 90G Pile of Rocks
look what I found..
Now I have to figure out where to put it!
;D
look what I found..
Now I have to figure out where to put it!
;D
Re: My 90G Pile of Rocks
Wow, that is a lot of plate rock
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Wow, that is a lot of plate rock
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Poseidon
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Re: My 90G Pile of Rocks
I think you need a bigger tank
I think you need a bigger tank
teebone110
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Re: My 90G Pile of Rocks
It's only about 60 pounds
Absolutely!
Not sure about a standard 180 72x24x24 or ideally I would like 72x24-26high and 30 deep. I just would like something that would be easy to work in and maintain. That's why I am really liking my 90... decisions, decisions..
Torx link said:
It's only about 60 pounds
Poseidon link said:I think you need a bigger tank
Absolutely!
Not sure about a standard 180 72x24x24 or ideally I would like 72x24-26high and 30 deep. I just would like something that would be easy to work in and maintain. That's why I am really liking my 90... decisions, decisions..
Poseidon
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Re: My 90G Pile of Rocks
It's only about 60 pounds
Absolutely!
Not sure about a standard 180 72x24x24 or ideally I would like 72x24-26high and 30 deep. I just would like something that would be easy to work in and maintain. That's why I am really liking my 90... decisions, decisions..
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well take it from me, a 30" tank is awesome for aquascaping and to look at , but its a pain for maintence
teebone110 link said:
It's only about 60 pounds
Poseidon link said:I think you need a bigger tank
Absolutely!
Not sure about a standard 180 72x24x24 or ideally I would like 72x24-26high and 30 deep. I just would like something that would be easy to work in and maintain. That's why I am really liking my 90... decisions, decisions..
[/quote]
well take it from me, a 30" tank is awesome for aquascaping and to look at , but its a pain for maintence
teebone110
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Re: My 90G Pile of Rocks
Also for a larger system, I will need a larger capacity skimmer.
While a really like my SWC-160 Cone, I don't think it would be able to keep up to the demands of a 180-220g.
I have debated figuring out a way of upgrading to a better pump, since it has a solid design and construction.
I am hoping that a gently used Skimz SM201 will do the job?
http://www.aquacave.com/SKIMZ-SM-201-Monzter-E-Series-In-Sump-Protein-Skimmer-P3238.aspx
Here are the specs.....
* Skimmer pump: 1 Skimz ES5000 needlewheel - MADE IN ITALY
* Power consumption: 20W
* Air intake: 960 l/h
Dimension:
* L 234mm (9.4") x W 234mm (9.4") x H 545mm (21.8")
* Skimmer body diameter (mm): 200mm (8")
* For Aquariums: 800 - 2,000 litres (214 - 533 gal.)
I think it will do the trick...
The New Skimz SM201 Protein Skimmer - day 5
I like..
- the power consumption of 20w
- compact in sump design
- air intake 960 l/h
- silent operation
I'm hoping it's not over rated and will actually perform to spec.
What do people think?
Also for a larger system, I will need a larger capacity skimmer.
While a really like my SWC-160 Cone, I don't think it would be able to keep up to the demands of a 180-220g.
I have debated figuring out a way of upgrading to a better pump, since it has a solid design and construction.
I am hoping that a gently used Skimz SM201 will do the job?
http://www.aquacave.com/SKIMZ-SM-201-Monzter-E-Series-In-Sump-Protein-Skimmer-P3238.aspx
Here are the specs.....
* Skimmer pump: 1 Skimz ES5000 needlewheel - MADE IN ITALY
* Power consumption: 20W
* Air intake: 960 l/h
Dimension:
* L 234mm (9.4") x W 234mm (9.4") x H 545mm (21.8")
* Skimmer body diameter (mm): 200mm (8")
* For Aquariums: 800 - 2,000 litres (214 - 533 gal.)
I think it will do the trick...
The New Skimz SM201 Protein Skimmer - day 5
I like..
- the power consumption of 20w
- compact in sump design
- air intake 960 l/h
- silent operation
I'm hoping it's not over rated and will actually perform to spec.
What do people think?
teebone110
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Re: My 90G Pile of Rocks
It's only about 60 pounds
Absolutely!
Not sure about a standard 180 72x24x24 or ideally I would like 72x24-26high and 30 deep. I just would like something that would be easy to work in and maintain. That's why I am really liking my 90... decisions, decisions..
[/quote]
well take it from me, a 30" tank is awesome for aquascaping and to look at , but its a pain for maintence
[/quote]
I hear you. I have been told by many with a 30 inch high tank that maintenance is a PIA and shouldn't go beyond 24 inches. I do know that if anything becomes a challenge for maintenance, it becomes a reason not to do it.
Poseidon link said:
It's only about 60 pounds
Poseidon link said:I think you need a bigger tank
Absolutely!
Not sure about a standard 180 72x24x24 or ideally I would like 72x24-26high and 30 deep. I just would like something that would be easy to work in and maintain. That's why I am really liking my 90... decisions, decisions..
[/quote]
well take it from me, a 30" tank is awesome for aquascaping and to look at , but its a pain for maintence
[/quote]
I hear you. I have been told by many with a 30 inch high tank that maintenance is a PIA and shouldn't go beyond 24 inches. I do know that if anything becomes a challenge for maintenance, it becomes a reason not to do it.
Poseidon
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Re: My 90G Pile of Rocks
It's only about 60 pounds
Absolutely!
Not sure about a standard 180 72x24x24 or ideally I would like 72x24-26high and 30 deep. I just would like something that would be easy to work in and maintain. That's why I am really liking my 90... decisions, decisions..
[/quote]
well take it from me, a 30" tank is awesome for aquascaping and to look at , but its a pain for maintence
[/quote]
I hear you. I have been told by many with a 30 inch high tank that maintenance is a PIA and shouldn't go beyond 24 inches. I do know that if anything becomes a challenge for maintenance, it becomes a reason not to do it.
[/quote]
true, friken arms can hardly reach the sand lol, i have to insert my shoulder into the tank pretty much
teebone110 link said:
It's only about 60 pounds
Poseidon link said:I think you need a bigger tank
Absolutely!
Not sure about a standard 180 72x24x24 or ideally I would like 72x24-26high and 30 deep. I just would like something that would be easy to work in and maintain. That's why I am really liking my 90... decisions, decisions..
[/quote]
well take it from me, a 30" tank is awesome for aquascaping and to look at , but its a pain for maintence
[/quote]
I hear you. I have been told by many with a 30 inch high tank that maintenance is a PIA and shouldn't go beyond 24 inches. I do know that if anything becomes a challenge for maintenance, it becomes a reason not to do it.
[/quote]
true, friken arms can hardly reach the sand lol, i have to insert my shoulder into the tank pretty much
spyd
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Re: My 90G Pile of Rocks
Yah, 30" High would be crazy and I have long gangley arms. 24" high is perfect. But I would have loved going wider. A 30" wide tank would be awesome. You have so much more flexibility in Aquascaping and getting a really nice 3D landscape.
Yah, 30" High would be crazy and I have long gangley arms. 24" high is perfect. But I would have loved going wider. A 30" wide tank would be awesome. You have so much more flexibility in Aquascaping and getting a really nice 3D landscape.