spectra Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 8 minutes ago, Nixperience said: All nano skimmers are lame unless you get a hob, but I only have 2" from the wall. I've got so much flow, the stock pump is good for now. I have other things I have to buy first. No HOB..............I bought the 30L as I wanted no equipment hanging out the back..............I want a clean look. 2 Quote Link to comment
Nixperience Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 Just now, spectra said: No HOB..............I bought the 30L as I wanted no equipment hanging out the back..............I want a clean look. Same here. I think I'm stuck with the ghost. 1 Quote Link to comment
spectra Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 1 minute ago, Nixperience said: Same here. I think I'm stuck with the ghost. Just put a sump under it...................I am planning that one. 1 Quote Link to comment
pal Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 46 minutes ago, Nixperience said: Oh thanks! That's all it takes? Yup . Or make your own 11 minutes ago, Nixperience said: All nano skimmers are lame unless you get a hob, but I only have 2" from the wall. I've got so much flow, the stock pump is good for now. I have other things I have to buy first. I have tried a few lame nano skimmers pls 50 elite works but 2 minutes ago, spectra said: No HOB..............I bought the 30L as I wanted no equipment hanging out the back..............I want a clean look. Sticks up like a smokestack Quote Link to comment
Nixperience Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 1 minute ago, spectra said: Just put a sump under it...................I am planning that one. I just got rid of my sump setup. I needed the storage and less places to clean. Quote Link to comment
spectra Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 1 minute ago, pal said: Yup . Or make your own I have tried a few lame nano skimmers pls 50 elite works but Sticks up like a smokestack Well I have mine not so far up..............yeah it sucks but sits a lot lower than a HOB skimmer. Quote Link to comment
Nixperience Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 I wonder if you could put a hob submerged in the return chamber hanging on the acrylic wall sucking from the main display? Quote Link to comment
pal Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 If you put the cad pls skimmer in the 2nd chamber on the right side of your tank yor mangroves could hide it. Quote Link to comment
Nixperience Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 8 hours ago, pal said: If you put the cad pls skimmer in the 2nd chamber on the right side of your tank yor mangroves could hide it. Lol. That thing sticks out pretty high. Is it just the cup that sticks out, or the body too? Quote Link to comment
Nixperience Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 Cleared up 6 Quote Link to comment
Nixperience Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 So I had to get a new dryside for my mp10 because it had faulty wiring in the motor end. Now the replacement had a disconnected wire in the plug wtf. Quote Link to comment
Nixperience Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 got my airplants in so now I have something to look at. 5 Quote Link to comment
Nixperience Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 Close up of the air plants. These things are sweet! $14 on eBay for these 5. 6 Quote Link to comment
Nixperience Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 Ammonia st 2 ppm. Let the cycle begin! 2 Quote Link to comment
lkoechle Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 I wanted to do something like this. but my husband hates how it looks and I have no idea why. Quote Link to comment
Nixperience Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 6 minutes ago, lkoechle said: I wanted to do something like this. but my husband hates how it looks and I have no idea why. Lol. My wife doesn't tell me how she truly feels about it anymore. I've worn her down and as long as I don't exceed this area or make a mess of the house, she has given up on me ? 4 Quote Link to comment
Nixperience Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 1 hour ago, samnaz said: It looks so good! Thanks. I just disconnected my ato from my holding tank and got that hooked up now. Piecing it together as it cycles. I'm hoping it will be ready for clean up by the weekend since I added a lot of established rock. We'll see how it goes. Quote Link to comment
Nixperience Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 Ammonia still at 2ppm. I thought my live rock was going to seed faster, but I guess I'll have to wait longer haha ? Quote Link to comment
WV Reefer Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 2 minutes ago, Nixperience said: Ammonia still at 2ppm. I thought my live rock was going to seed faster, but I guess I'll have to wait longer haha ? Hurry up and wait! 2 Quote Link to comment
Nixperience Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 7 minutes ago, WV Reefer said: Hurry up and wait! ??? 1 Quote Link to comment
Nixperience Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 Just order the inTank media baskets. Maybe by the time they come in, it will be time to use media. Mangroves will be in by Friday. I'll put them in other tank if ammonia is still present by then. Quote Link to comment
Nixperience Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 I put my koralia nano 240 in the bottom corner behind my rockwork. Should be enough to keep some flow in that area. 1 Quote Link to comment
Nixperience Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 Ammonia dropping to around 1ppm. So it begins. Once it hits 0, I'll test for nitrites and move on from there. Quote Link to comment
Simulated Fish Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 44 minutes ago, Nixperience said: Ammonia dropping to around 1ppm. So it begins. Once it hits 0, I'll test for nitrites and move on from there. Love tanks that break the waterline! What kind of air plants did you use? I have been thinking about doing a 12g long book case and may need a link. Good idea on the small pump, most folks overlook Common dead spots like that. Quote Link to comment
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