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02-09-2006, 05:36 PM
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#21 (permalink)
| | Fire Worm
Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Clifton, NJ,New_Jersey
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No its not just give the guy a call.
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10/26/04:72 bow w/160lbs Fiji Rock, 2-250w MH, 2 96w 03 PC, 4 lunar lights,150 gal. wet/dry filter with built in protein skimmer,4-620 seio,1 Aquaclear 201 power head.100lbs of live sand,9w Turbo Twist. | 
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02-09-2006, 05:47 PM
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#22 (permalink)
| | Spanish Shawl Nudibranch
Join Date: Oct 2005
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Tap water o my god you should use a RO/DI filter I use a wet/dry with bio ball my self, and they work fine. You should use 1lb to 1.5 lb of live rock per gl of water. And I thing you should dump that skimmer. | |
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02-09-2006, 05:52 PM
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#23 (permalink)
| | Astrea Snail
Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Collingswood, NJ Age: 35
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Well I conditioned the tap water, and have a house filter as well. Yes I know it was a mistake, but I hate to dump the 75G right now, I think I can do a lot of partial changes with RO water to catch up, no?
I definately am going to purchase one.
Why dump the skimmer?
See my post in Skimmers | |
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02-10-2006, 03:47 AM
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#24 (permalink)
| | Coral Banded Shrimp
Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Noblesville, IN,Indiana Age: 56
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Don't worry about using water changes to 'catch up' the diatom algae (brown dusty stuff) will die off by itself as the tank ages. It's just part of the process. My tank was brown for about 3 weeks then almost overnight it disappeared on it's own. Just clean the front glass so you can see in! 
Mike
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55 gal FOWLR, SeaClone 150 skimmer. 2" LS, 50# LR. 29Gal sump/fuge ViaAqua 2600 pump, chaeto, 1" sand, LR
2 Percula Clowns, Scissortail Goby, Black Birdwrasse, Keyhole angel, Lawnmower Blenny, | |
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02-12-2006, 10:04 AM
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#25 (permalink)
| | Astrea Snail
Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Collingswood, NJ Age: 35
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Okay - so I took out that skimmer that was nothing but junk and bought a TUNZE yesterday.. the 9010.. and already its working!!
Click on my camera icon.. I added pictures of my setup if anyone is interested. | |
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02-12-2006, 01:04 PM
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#26 (permalink)
| | Coral Banded Shrimp
Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Noblesville, IN,Indiana Age: 56
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Very nice tank and cabinet. The only comment I would make is I think your are going to need more light than 7 candles!  LOL! | |
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02-12-2006, 02:23 PM
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#27 (permalink)
| | Astrea Snail
Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Collingswood, NJ Age: 35
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HAHAHA! True!!! Really, the light wasnt on when I first took the pictures this morning. Its getting really green in there right now..
I believe I have enough live rock by now.. not sure how many pounds, but at least 100-125 lbs.. if now more... | |
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02-12-2006, 04:08 PM
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#28 (permalink)
| | Astrea Snail
Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Collingswood, NJ Age: 35
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Okay - I just tested my water, and it is as follows:
PH 8.3
Ammonia 0
Nitrite .25
Nitrate 0
Is this where it should be at after running for 2 weeks? I have been adding live rock almost every couple of days until yesterday.. Now I believe I have enough - although I do want to get some branches for the top layer a bit..
I thought I would see some water chemistry changes by now if it is cycling?? No? - So I think I am on the roll. I will be traveling to Canada for work next week, so I taught my partner what to do.. So am I still aiming for April 1st??
I am dying to add livestock!! 
Michael
Last edited by ItalianNJ : 02-12-2006 at 05:24 PM.
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02-12-2006, 06:34 PM
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#29 (permalink)
| | Coral Banded Shrimp
Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Noblesville, IN,Indiana Age: 56
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Looks pretty good for a cycling tank. Have you seen any rise in the nitrate levels? The nitrite will probably rise a little more and then start falling as the bacterial agents start to do their thing, raising the nitrate. After that everything should fall to 0 again. Also if you are putting uncured rock in the tank you should be watching it for any die off and removing dead stuff.
Mike | |
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02-12-2006, 07:30 PM
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#30 (permalink)
| | Astrea Snail
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Well all of my rock has been purchased as "cured" already...although I do see a little slime on a few of them waving in the winds.. without disturbing my setup - what do you think I should do?
I do have 1 beautiful rock in there with dusters coming out.. kinda cool!
I was shining a flashlight on it, and they popped back in and out.. kinda neat!
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