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Forum: New to the Hobby 01/10/2008, 04:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 685
Posted By werkkrew
I have a nice kit by Sera. It's got all the...

I have a nice kit by Sera. It's got all the tests you can ever need in it, and it comes in a really quality case.

I am happy with it thus far.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/10/2008, 04:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 730
Posted By werkkrew
Everything I read said that the point of...

Everything I read said that the point of scrubbing was to get a lot of the hitchikers off.

Personally I think it would be neat to see some critters come out of my rock, but a lot of people dont...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/10/2008, 03:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 730
Posted By werkkrew
To Scrub, or Not to Scrub

Sorry for asking so many questions today!

I placed my live rock in my tank about 10 days ago and according to some things I read, thats fine.

Since then I have read some more instructions on...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/10/2008, 03:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 523
Posted By werkkrew
Growing In Fuge During Cycle.

Is it too early to start growing my Chaeto in my refugium while my tank is still cycling?

What are the common types of macro people try to grow, and do I need to wait for my cycle to complete...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/10/2008, 03:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 718
Posted By werkkrew
Yes, seeing the bad reviews of the Rio's is what...

Yes, seeing the bad reviews of the Rio's is what initially made me start thinking about doing this in the first place.

I hear good things about the QuietOne Line of pumps also, is there anything...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/10/2008, 03:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 718
Posted By werkkrew
2 #2's would be 1200GPH, in a 30G thats 40x flow...

2 #2's would be 1200GPH, in a 30G thats 40x flow alone.

Plus a pump doing ~200GPH thats almost 50x.

Is that way too much?
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/10/2008, 03:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 718
Posted By werkkrew
Yeah that is what I am leaning toward doing.

Yeah that is what I am leaning toward doing.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/10/2008, 02:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 718
Posted By werkkrew
Flow Question

Currently in my setup, which is a 30G Long tank with a 20G sump, I am using 1 Rio 12HF which is rated at approx. 600GPH at a 4' head.

This gives me about 20x flow.

I am playing with a few...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2008, 10:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,376
Posted By werkkrew
I was set on the Tek unit as well but I am...

I was set on the Tek unit as well but I am starting to consider this unit.
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/10/2008, 09:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 741
Posted By werkkrew
Just wanted to give this a morning bump since I...

Just wanted to give this a morning bump since I posted it so late.
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/10/2008, 12:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 819
Posted By werkkrew
I use a single return on mine. Id say that a...

I use a single return on mine.

Id say that a single return would be fine unless you are trying to get away with not having to use any powerheads. My experience in the hobby is very low though, so...
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/10/2008, 12:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 741
Posted By werkkrew
I have been searching for a decent T5 fixture...

I have been searching for a decent T5 fixture which incorporates ballasts and moon lights. I dont want to have to build a custom hood to do the retro T5's with an external ballast. Even though I...
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/10/2008, 12:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 741
Posted By werkkrew
I was thinking rock rubble and some chaeto yeah. ...

I was thinking rock rubble and some chaeto yeah.

I also considered putting a few small extra CUC critters down there but I am not sure yet.
Forum: Nano Reefs 01/10/2008, 12:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 741
Posted By werkkrew
WerkkreW's 30G Reef Build

MODS: I couldn't find any rules on this forum about posting images, so if I am doing something wrong here please let me know and I will fix it before you delete the thread.

Hello All, I have been...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/09/2008, 08:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 485
Posted By werkkrew
Yeah, Once I have stock in my tank I will likely...

Yeah, Once I have stock in my tank I will likely put it back.

The main reason I removed it was because it was kinda cramped in my sump with the sock and the skimmer in the same chamber. I might...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/09/2008, 07:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 485
Posted By werkkrew
Thanks. Im going to leave it off for a while,...

Thanks. Im going to leave it off for a while, and see how the water looks once there is some stock in there.

Its nice to know I have it sitting in my crate of stuff in the event I decide to use...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/09/2008, 07:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 485
Posted By werkkrew
Mechanical Filtration, Or Not?

I have a sump mounted filter sock that I was thinking of installing but I have read a lot of mixed feelings about this sort of filtration.

I have a refugium, so my thinking is that mechanical...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/09/2008, 11:16 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 697
Posted By werkkrew
Its ok, so far the only mistakes I think I have...

Its ok, so far the only mistakes I think I have made are in my choice of return pump brand name and my overflow box.

If/when the pump fails, I will replace it. I was playing with the idea of...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/09/2008, 10:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 697
Posted By werkkrew
I cant search it always says I need to be a...

I cant search it always says I need to be a premium member.

Apparently everything I bought is bad news.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/09/2008, 10:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 697
Posted By werkkrew
I use a Rio pump which works great. Its a little...

I use a Rio pump which works great. Its a little noisy though.

Mine is a 12HF but they have much smaller ones you might take a look at.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/09/2008, 03:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 697
Posted By werkkrew
Okay, I couldnt sleep right thinking about the...

Okay, I couldnt sleep right thinking about the CPR so I just did a test.

If I unplug the aqualifter only, no problems. Siphon is maintained.

If I unplug the hose coming out of the CPR box into...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/08/2008, 11:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 697
Posted By werkkrew
I still dont understand how it could cause a...

I still dont understand how it could cause a flood.

The ones you linked to above do look nice, however.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/08/2008, 10:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 509
Posted By werkkrew
I am not in a hurry at all, when I said that I...

I am not in a hurry at all, when I said that I think the tank is livestock ready I wasn't trying to say that I was actually going to add anything.

The idea of adding fish food every day to...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/08/2008, 09:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 509
Posted By werkkrew
I bought the live rock from a LFS it was sitting...

I bought the live rock from a LFS it was sitting in large vats of salt water so Im guessing it was patially cured but the employees there said it was uncured when I asked.

The rock clearly has...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/08/2008, 09:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 424
Posted By werkkrew
You dont need a big area for the return pump, the...

You dont need a big area for the return pump, the water can be above the baffle which separates that area from the rest of the tank. The baffle in the return area I think its only to separate the...
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