Obsessed Reefer Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 I just ordered the NeoTherm while it was still on sale at F&S, along with a few other misc items. Also finally got a decent picture of the Lubbocks, I cannot wait until I get my new camera tomorrow! https://flic.kr/p/oKvco9'> https://flic.kr/p/oKvco9'>Wrasse2 by https://www.flickr.com/people/126151760@N05/'>darth.slover, on Flickr 2 Quote Link to comment
Obsessed Reefer Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 Got the first of a few boxes in today, had my light for my 8g, which I'll review in that thread. For this tank, however, it has the ReefKeeper Lite Marine Depot bundle, which came with the PH probe and an expansion unit, as well as the Hydor Smart Level ATO and an aqualifter pump. I'll have a review and setup pictures of everything sometime tomorrow, probably. I should also be getting my other box of goodies tomorrow, along with all of the coral I ordered. 2 Quote Link to comment
NanoDiver Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Got the first of a few boxes in today, had my light for my 8g, which I'll review in that thread. For this tank, however, it has the ReefKeeper Lite Marine Depot bundle, which came with the PH probe and an expansion unit, as well as the Hydor Smart Level ATO and an aqualifter pump. I'll have a review and setup pictures of everything sometime tomorrow, probably. I should also be getting my other box of goodies tomorrow, along with all of the coral I ordered. Nice, I'm going Saturday to pick up my first fish, I sent an email today to see about getting a Helfrichi's Firefish and a yasha goby. Hopefully I can pick them up then, I'm sick of looking at an empty tank! 1 Quote Link to comment
Obsessed Reefer Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 I love how well my clowns get along with the fairy. I think it's because they haven't been in the tank that long, and there was nothing for them to claim, as it's only rock and sand. Whenever I feed them, they start swimming around together. I'll be sure to get some videos up after I get my canon in the mail. Anywho, enjoy some photos! https://flic.kr/p/oL51ei'> rkl1 by darth.slover, on Flickr rkl2 by darth.slover, on Flickr hydor1 by darth.slover, on Flickr 2 Quote Link to comment
Jackstone Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Just curious why you went with the Reefkeeper instead of the Apex? I'm looking at them and I like that the Reefkeeper Lite is cheaper but it seems to be missing some features and expandability. Quote Link to comment
Obsessed Reefer Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 For what I need it's fine. I've used Reef Keepers in the past and have had no issues with them. Quote Link to comment
Jackstone Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 ok, I didn't mean to imply it was a bad choice or anything. I may go with the RKL too. 1 Quote Link to comment
Obsessed Reefer Posted September 3, 2014 Author Share Posted September 3, 2014 Got my camera, woot! However I still hate UPS, as my second box got delayed a day for no apparent reason. >.< Stopped by my LFS and picked up a small golden aussie torch, and a green frogspawn, both are still not fully opened, but I'll post some pictures in a few. Also picked up a Reef Foundation Pro test kit, and my results were pretty decent. 8.4 dKh 1500ppm Mg 450ppm Ca Quote Link to comment
Kijho Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Love that fish so cool!! We need more pics. More pics of everything. haha 1 Quote Link to comment
Obsessed Reefer Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 I'm working on it, trust me. There will be a lot tonight! 1 Quote Link to comment
Obsessed Reefer Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 https://flic.kr/p/oLMH8G'> https://flic.kr/p/oLMH8G'>Corals Floating by https://www.flickr.com/people/126151760@N05/'>darth.slover, on Flickr https://flic.kr/p/oLNY2W'> https://flic.kr/p/oLNY2W'>Green Zoas by https://www.flickr.com/people/126151760@N05/'>darth.slover, on Flickr https://flic.kr/p/p4i8MT'> https://flic.kr/p/p4i8MT'>Green Acan by https://www.flickr.com/people/126151760@N05/'>darth.slover, on Flickr https://flic.kr/p/oLNXLq'> https://flic.kr/p/oLNXLq'>Leather by https://www.flickr.com/people/126151760@N05/'>darth.slover, on Flickr https://flic.kr/p/p4g9TG'> https://flic.kr/p/p4g9TG'>Acan by https://www.flickr.com/people/126151760@N05/'>darth.slover, on Flickr https://flic.kr/p/oLNXZb'> https://flic.kr/p/oLNXZb'>Frogspawn 1 by https://www.flickr.com/people/126151760@N05/'>darth.slover, on Flickr https://flic.kr/p/p42Fui'> https://flic.kr/p/p42Fui'>FTS by https://www.flickr.com/people/126151760@N05/'>darth.slover, on Flickr https://flic.kr/p/oLN1zK'> https://flic.kr/p/oLN1zK'>Wrasse 1 by https://www.flickr.com/people/126151760@N05/'>darth.slover, on Flickr https://flic.kr/p/p42Amn'> https://flic.kr/p/p42Amn'>Golden Torch by https://www.flickr.com/people/126151760@N05/'>darth.slover, on Flickr https://flic.kr/p/p4hJyD'> https://flic.kr/p/p4hJyD'>Green Zoas by https://www.flickr.com/people/126151760@N05/'>darth.slover, on Flickr 4 Quote Link to comment
Kijho Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Oh man love this... I want one so bad. 1 Quote Link to comment
Obsessed Reefer Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 Oh man love this... I want one so bad. http://innovative-marine.com/dealers-canada.html You're Welcome 1 Quote Link to comment
Kijho Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 OOOOOO Thanks mate! I know my LFS here sells the Nuvo 16's but I've never seen the 20's yet... They sell the 16's are like $399 though so I dunno how much markup the 20's will be Quote Link to comment
Obsessed Reefer Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 Have they always sold the 16's at $399? Set up the MiniMax Media Reactor, right now I just have carbon running it, just to get a feel for it. Very high quality construction. And simply plug and play. Quote Link to comment
Cameron6796 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Yep they are that much everywhere I think, Quote Link to comment
zstriker Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Those corals look great. I am enjoying watching your tank grow....btw - did your tank go through the typical algae blooms during/after the cycle? Your pics seem to show an algae free tank from start to finish and hoping you could share any secrets? Quote Link to comment
NanoDiver Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I've got a question too, how do you like the light, my rapid led light was lost in the mail so I'm looking for other options, do the acans like it? Quote Link to comment
Obsessed Reefer Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 Those corals look great. I am enjoying watching your tank grow....btw - did your tank go through the typical algae blooms during/after the cycle? Your pics seem to show an algae free tank from start to finish and hoping you could share any secrets? It never really got any blooms. I used CaribSea Real Reef Rock, wet sand, and a bottle of BioSpira. Kept the lights off for most of the time until I got coral. I've got a question too, how do you like the light, my rapid led light was lost in the mail so I'm looking for other options, do the acans like it? I love it, would highly recommend it, as well as getting the upgraded 120 degree lens kit, give the light a nicer spread. As far as the acans go, they seem ok, still too soon for any signs of growth, but I haven't noticed anything wrong with them. Here's a few pics. The skimmer is going in tomorrow morning. https://flic.kr/p/p5eX6u'> https://flic.kr/p/p5eX6u'>MiniMax4 by https://www.flickr.com/people/126151760@N05/'>darth.slover, on Flickr https://flic.kr/p/p51EXn'> https://flic.kr/p/p51EXn'>MiniMax3 by https://www.flickr.com/people/126151760@N05/'>darth.slover, on Flickr https://flic.kr/p/oMMfdJ'> https://flic.kr/p/oMMfdJ'>MiniMax2 by https://www.flickr.com/people/126151760@N05/'>darth.slover, on Flickr https://flic.kr/p/oMM61z'> https://flic.kr/p/oMM61z'>MiniMax1 by https://www.flickr.com/people/126151760@N05/'>darth.slover, on Flickr https://flic.kr/p/p5gTQR'> https://flic.kr/p/p5gTQR'>Ghost2 by https://www.flickr.com/people/126151760@N05/'>darth.slover, on Flickr https://flic.kr/p/p5eWPN'> https://flic.kr/p/p5eWPN'>Ghost1 by https://www.flickr.com/people/126151760@N05/'>darth.slover, on Flickr 2 Quote Link to comment
NanoDiver Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Your gonna wanna go to walmart and grab some filter floss to stop the micro bubbles. I still have it in mine and I've had it running for about a week. No more micro bubbles but I think it's mostly due to the filter floss. The bubbles have definitely started going away at the very least because in the beginning even the filter floss was not stopping them! It's only $3 at Walmart in the crafts section, it's just pillow stuffing. You probably know this already but wanted to let you know in case you didn't. 1 Quote Link to comment
Obsessed Reefer Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 And I plug in the skimmer, and nothing happens. Take apart the pump, make sure nothings jammed, reassemble it, and still nothing. >.< Just emailed Marine Depot about it. Quote Link to comment
NanoDiver Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Wow lol that sucks Quote Link to comment
Obsessed Reefer Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 Marine depot is contacting IM for them to send me a replacement pump directly to my house. 1 Quote Link to comment
Obsessed Reefer Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 (edited) Got an email from IM, they are processing sending me another pump. Even though this whole situation sucks, the customer service and the fact that Marine Depot & Innovative Marine communicate between each other on behalf of the customer is incredible. Alright, scratch that. Last night I took the pump apart, and let it soak in vinegar over night, I just rinsed it off, put it back together, and now it's working. So I'm guessing something was just stuck maybe. So now I have it up and running. Edited September 6, 2014 by Obsessed Reefer Quote Link to comment
Obsessed Reefer Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 https://flic.kr/p/oP1Sb2'> https://flic.kr/p/oP1Sb2'>Ghost Cup by https://www.flickr.com/people/126151760@N05/'>darth.slover, on Flickr https://flic.kr/p/p6vW4p'> https://flic.kr/p/p6vW4p'>Ghost Cup 2 by https://www.flickr.com/people/126151760@N05/'>darth.slover, on Flickr 1 Quote Link to comment
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