sprintermike Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Long thread here, so I haven't read the whole thing... I got the same deal as you on the NW9. Not a bad tank, though it has a few problems. (They sent me two tanks, each of which leaked!). The best thing you might possibly do is build an overflow box for the return. Look on youtube and someone has posted one. Also, the tank can get VERY hot, if you open the cover to the fuge while the main light is on it will help. Let me know how things go. Link to comment
CL_ Posted April 25, 2009 Author Share Posted April 25, 2009 omfg wtf fml Still no rocks Long thread here, so I haven't read the whole thing...I got the same deal as you on the NW9. Not a bad tank, though it has a few problems. (They sent me two tanks, each of which leaked!). The best thing you might possibly do is build an overflow box for the return. Look on youtube and someone has posted one. Also, the tank can get VERY hot, if you open the cover to the fuge while the main light is on it will help. Let me know how things go. I open the little thing on the front which helps a lot. I will be upgrading to a pendant 70w mh soon anyway. I have been thinking of building an overflow but never got around to it. Link to comment
racechase Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 70W pendant? did someone find some money? sweet dude. which one are you looking at? Link to comment
CL_ Posted April 25, 2009 Author Share Posted April 25, 2009 70W pendant? did someone find some money? sweet dude. which one are you looking at? I didn't find money, I found grass. And a lawnmower But it's a push mower. And it's not self propelled. And I have a virus, so I can't mow today. Which is a shame because it's ridiculously nice here today (85 ) I will probably be getting a fni fixture. Maybe something else if I can find more money. One that would run cooler would be nice Link to comment
racechase Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 sunpod! and dude get those pics up of that starfish Link to comment
CL_ Posted April 25, 2009 Author Share Posted April 25, 2009 sunpod! and dude get those pics up of that starfish I don't know where it went It was like half the size of a dime. Link to comment
CL_ Posted April 25, 2009 Author Share Posted April 25, 2009 Ok, I am trying to id this thing. I looked at various macro algaes, but this is the only one that looked close http://www.saltcorner.com/sections/guest/a...e/Rholmesii.htm An fts Link to comment
mdavis203 Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 +1 on replacing the Koralia 1 with two Nano's. I did the same thing on my BC14. Also, consider a DIY LED build for lights. More PAR, less electricity, no heat issues, and you can dial in whatever color you want. Check the link in my sig. On the topic of base rock coming alive... From what I've read, it will take about six months to become fully functional as a source of denitrification. So, you may want to keep your stocking low and water changes frequent for a while. Link to comment
CL_ Posted April 25, 2009 Author Share Posted April 25, 2009 +1 on replacing the Koralia 1 with two Nano's. I did the same thing on my BC14. Also, consider a DIY LED build for lights. More PAR, less electricity, no heat issues, and you can dial in whatever color you want. Check the link in my sig. On the topic of base rock coming alive... From what I've read, it will take about six months to become fully functional as a source of denitrification. So, you may want to keep your stocking low and water changes frequent for a while. Thanks for the tips! Link to comment
racechase Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 oh yeah, get some chaeto and put it in a breeder basket when youre cycling. it'll help and ive got a frag line-up for you to choose from i'll take a pic when they open up from eating some mysis nom nom Link to comment
CL_ Posted April 25, 2009 Author Share Posted April 25, 2009 oh yeah, get some chaeto and put it in a breeder basket when youre cycling. it'll help and ive got a frag line-up for you to choose from i'll take a pic when they open up from eating some mysis nom nom Yeah, I know. I need to do that. I have a built in fuge screaming for it! It has a light and everything Link to comment
CL_ Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 sooooo? Oh, and I am starting to get a diatom bloom. Let the cycle begin Link to comment
CL_ Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 rocks?!? That's what the was for Link to comment
racechase Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 wtf. maybe your mailman stole them to work out with. Link to comment
CL_ Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 wtf. maybe your mailman stole them to work out with. I think so. He seemed to look bulkier lately Link to comment
racechase Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I think so. He seemed to look bulkier lately fight him now before he gets too big Link to comment
CL_ Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 fight him now before he gets too big hahahaha Link to comment
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