Travis Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 Not even 24 hours and the water is super murky. 1 Quote Link to comment
WV Reefer Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 28 minutes ago, Travis said: Powered up. It looks like it's from outer space! 2 Quote Link to comment
Travis Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 15 minutes ago, WV Reefer said: It looks like it's from outer space! Because it is 1 Quote Link to comment
Travis Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 Still trying out the plumbing. Liking the filter sock holder in the front rather than the back ... 1 Quote Link to comment
Weetabix7 Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 On 6/4/2017 at 0:40 PM, Travis said: Not even 24 hours and the water is super murky. Where'dja get the rock from? Quote Link to comment
Travis Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 2 minutes ago, Weetabix7 said: Where'dja get the rock from? Marine Depot https://www.marinedepot.com/AquaMaxx_Eco_Rock_Dry_Live_Rock_Dry_Rock_for_Saltwater_Reef_Aquariums-AquaMaxx-UJ21010-FISSLR-vi.html 1 Quote Link to comment
Weetabix7 Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Just now, Travis said: Marine Depot https://www.marinedepot.com/AquaMaxx_Eco_Rock_Dry_Live_Rock_Dry_Rock_for_Saltwater_Reef_Aquariums-AquaMaxx-UJ21010-FISSLR-vi.html Ahh, ok. I'm shopping around for dry rock now, that's why I asked. Thx!! Quote Link to comment
Travis Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 1 minute ago, Weetabix7 said: Ahh, ok. I'm shopping around for dry rock now, that's why I asked. Thx!! NP Figured I could do my "part" and not take rock from the ocean lol. the Aquamaxx eco rock is mined from inland quarries where there used to be a reef many many years ago. 1 Quote Link to comment
Travis Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 Plumbing has been glued. No turning back now!! 1 Quote Link to comment
Travis Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 It is impossible to find uPVC pipe. So I had an idea! The inside of the uPVC is 38mm, or 1.496 inches. Found some flexible tubing with an OD of 1.500". Perfectly snug! Just the thing I needed to extend the drain's exit so that it would not be above the sump's water level. 2 Quote Link to comment
Travis Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 Current USA Loop installed...!!! Just the right amount of control for the lights and pumps. 2 Quote Link to comment
Travis Posted June 10, 2017 Author Share Posted June 10, 2017 Well after a week of soaking the base rocks in RODI water, I dont know what the phosphate levels are because my test kit hasn't arrived. Lol. It didn't have any odor that I could smell. My guess is that because the rock came from an inland quarry that any organics have been broken down over thousands if not millions of years. Performed a 100% water change with more RODI. I will let it soak for another week and test when my kit arrives. 1 Quote Link to comment
WV Reefer Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 On 6/7/2017 at 10:08 PM, Travis said: Current USA Loop installed...!!! Just the right amount of control for the lights and pumps. Looks so sleek and bright! I love it. I also appreciate your cord management. 1 Quote Link to comment
Travis Posted June 10, 2017 Author Share Posted June 10, 2017 11 minutes ago, WV Reefer said: Looks so sleek and bright! I love it. I also appreciate your cord management. Thanks! Getting in a pair of tank mounts for the lights on Monday. 2 Quote Link to comment
Travis Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 Just couldn't help my self. Lol 3 Quote Link to comment
WV Reefer Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 13 minutes ago, Travis said: Just couldn't help my self. Lol i am am feeling the same way right now!!! ........But I'm resisting. lol 1 Quote Link to comment
Travis Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 4 minutes ago, WV Reefer said: i am am feeling the same way right now!!! ........But I'm resisting. lol Go for it! 1 Quote Link to comment
WV Reefer Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 1 hour ago, Travis said: Go for it! Quote Link to comment
Travis Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 !!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!! 2 Quote Link to comment
Travis Posted June 16, 2017 Author Share Posted June 16, 2017 I have been keeping reef tanks for 13 years now. But I have never tried to cycle a tank with only dry rock and "live" sand. Trying to do it with Dr Tims ammonia chloride drops and bacteria in a bottle (biospira). Before doing anything, I tested for ammonia and nitrate. Both were 0ppm. I followed the directions to bring the ammonia to 2ppm and tested, 2ppm. I waited a day and added the bacteria. 2 days later I tested the ammonia, 0ppm. Tested nitrates, 40ppm. What do I do now?? Water change to lower the nitrate and then start slowly adding fish? Or do I add more ammonia chloride and wait for it to zero again? Quote Link to comment
William Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 I would add more NH4Cl, I would repeat the cycle you did 3-4 times, always waiting for ammonia to get to 0 before adding more. Quote Link to comment
lilmatty5dimes Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Wow looks great so far. How do you like the loop system? 1 Quote Link to comment
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