pgrVII Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 So I was thinking over the water fall idea and remembered that I have the original reef octopus body and pipes in a box. The out put of the little pump on it is pretty mellow,so I could run the return pipe into the rock work that's exposed....hmmm 2 Quote Link to comment
Merthynia Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Will you just clean off the rocks regularly during water changes to keep up on the salt creep for your waterfall? 1 Quote Link to comment
pgrVII Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 Will you just clean off the rocks regularly during water changes to keep up on the salt creep for your waterfall?Honestly, I'll prob spray it down when I mist the mangroves with fresh water just scrub when needed 2 Quote Link to comment
Merthynia Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Honestly, I'll prob spray it down when I mist the mangroves with fresh water just scrub when needed That should probably keep the bulk of it taken care of! 1 Quote Link to comment
pgrVII Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 The new heater came in today. Not a big update but,Yay new heater. Skimmer should be in tomorrow err monday (caught it there lawn haha) 4 Quote Link to comment
pgrVII Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 Ups says the tank arrived at a hub 45 minutes away this morning. So may be here a bit earlier than wed....maybe. 6 Quote Link to comment
jack1978 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Ups says the tank arrived at a hub 45 minutes away this morning. So may be here a bit earlier than wed....maybe. Holy cow.....can you just drive and pick it up? I'd be going crazy with it that close :^ ) 4 Quote Link to comment
pgrVII Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 Holy cow.....can you just drive and pick it up? I'd be going crazy with it that close :^ ) Hmm lemme find out 2 Quote Link to comment
gena Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 The ato will be the new smart ato micro out of a 5 gallon bucket kept under the desk out of sight.This is on my list of items to purchase! I have the original Smart ATO and love it but the mini size would be so much better . Lots of exciting things happening in here . 2 Quote Link to comment
pgrVII Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 This is on my list of items to purchase! I have the original Smart ATO and love it but the mini size would be so much better . Lots of exciting things happening in here . Yea the micro looks nice and easy to use. Especially in the new tank limited spaces.I just stopped over your thread looking fabulous aw usual 1 Quote Link to comment
gena Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Yea the micro looks nice and easy to use. Especially in the new tank limited spaces. I just stopped over your thread looking fabulous aw usual Thank you! Yeah I love the Smart ATO. Super simple to use. Only downside is I have to keep my water level low in the tank because of the rim on the tank and the bulky size of the ATO. I should be able to significantly raise the level of the water with the micro version . 1 Quote Link to comment
pgrVII Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 Thank you! Yeah I love the Smart ATO. Super simple to use. Only downside is I have to keep my water level low in the tank because of the rim on the tank and the bulky size of the ATO. I should be able to significantly raise the level of the water with the micro version . That's a good point with the rim! Didn't think about that,luckily the new tank doesn't have one. I'm just hoping the skimmer fits 1 Quote Link to comment
gena Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 That's a good point with the rim! Didn't think about that,luckily the new tank doesn't have one. I'm just hoping the skimmer fits I hope it fits! I don't even use a skimmer but haven't had a need for one at all with my tank. I have a lot of fish, and don't skimp on feeding, but the thing stays amazingly clean!!!! Dare I say it's the easiest tank I've ever had???? (knock on wood) . 4 Quote Link to comment
pgrVII Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 I hope it fits! I don't even use a skimmer but haven't had a need for one at all with my tank. I have a lot of fish, and don't skimp on feeding, but the thing stays amazingly clean!!!! Dare I say it's the easiest tank I've ever had???? (knock on wood) .That's awesome! My 40 has no skimmer just a big ass reactor with carbon and high capacity gfo. Hopefully the next tank will just require monthly 5 gallon changes along with running a light skimmer and chemipure blue 5.5 oz.Gotta love an easy tank,think years of exp have broke on through with your current tank Gena? 1 Quote Link to comment
gena Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 That's awesome! My 40 has no skimmer just a big ass reactor with carbon and high capacity gfo. Hopefully the next tank will just require monthly 5 gallon changes along with running a light skimmer and chemipure blue 5.5 oz. Gotta love an easy tank,think years of exp have broke on through with your current tank Gena? Maybe . I'm pretty vigilant with my tank and never miss a water change so I'm sure that helps. I think we get out of it what we put into it . 1 Quote Link to comment
pgrVII Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 Maybe . I'm pretty vigilant with my tank and never miss a water change so I'm sure that helps. I think we get out of it what we put into it . Well said gena well said 1 Quote Link to comment
pgrVII Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 Really,this should go in the 40 thread but,well this was on the home screen and easier haha. 6 Quote Link to comment
pgrVII Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 Order was placed today for Smart ATO micro. 4 Quote Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Hmm lemme find out What did they say? Cant pick it up? 1 Quote Link to comment
pgrVII Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 What did they say? Cant pick it up? Yea they didn't even wanna field that call lol 1 Quote Link to comment
pgrVII Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 Ok, so for whatever reason ups decided my tank can sit longer for delivery. In the mean time,I got my skimmer in,so that's in the 40 breaking in as we speak. Love that little skimmer. Also,made some salt to have for the new tank,and bought 10 gallons of boxed,because, well it's tradition and I'm lazy. Also a bottle of bio spira to add in to help the tank transition. 2 Quote Link to comment
Pinner Reef Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 I don't think I've told you yet, and it has nothing to do with the thread. But that is one powerful beard you got goin on there... currently trying to get mine up to par with yours but doubt the boss will let get away with anything more than I already have. Anyways still can't wait to see what you do with this. And what was UPS' excuse? " We have it here but are just going to hold on to it until shipping fees/time frame has been met in full." 1 Quote Link to comment
pgrVII Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 I don't think I've told you yet, and it has nothing to do with the thread. But that is one powerful beard you got goin on there... currently trying to get mine up to par with yours but doubt the boss will let get away with anything more than I already have. Anyways still can't wait to see what you do with this. And what was UPS' excuse? " We have it here but are just going to hold on to it until shipping fees/time frame has been met in full." Thanks man. It's about 2 months worth so of growth I suppose. This is when I finally consider myself bearded lol.Hopefully she will consider it growing out for ya Yea I don't know what the deal is...dicks. 1 Quote Link to comment
pgrVII Posted January 5, 2016 Author Share Posted January 5, 2016 The greatest little skimmer you probably never heard of. 3 Quote Link to comment
teenyreef Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 The greatest little skimmer you probably never heard of. I really wish this would fit in my IM10 but nothing fits there but the IM desktop ghost...which is NOT the greatest skimmer you've never heard of. 1 Quote Link to comment
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