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06/01/2007, 02:37 AM
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Getting back into reef keeping: 120 Gal
Well, after not having a saltwater fish tank for over 4 years. I finally decided to jump back into the game.
It went from getting a 30 gal (original plan) to this 120 gal tank. The tank is 48x 24x 24. It is from the aquaruim shop where I used to work when I was going to the college. I got a sweet deal that I can't pass. So far this is what I got: Quiet 1 4000 return pump 2 x Luminarc Reflector Mini jbj 1/4 chiller Euro-Reef RS-180 Protein Skimmer Tunze Turbelle NanoStream Pump 6045 Hydor Koralia 3 Circulation Pump Hydor Koralia 4 Circulation Pump PFO 400W Pulse Start Dual Ballast 400 Watt 15000K Metal Halide Bulb - XM x 2 Reef Keeper 2 Controller I am still curing the rock, got about 160 lb worth of fiji live rocks from Walt Smith    
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06/01/2007, 02:38 AM
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Let me know what you guys think of the set it. It will be a SPS tank. I think I might need a bigger return pump. Don't know if Quiet 1 4000 will be enough.
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06/21/2007, 10:27 PM
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06/21/2007, 10:29 PM
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06/21/2007, 11:09 PM
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Awesome. The pics looks great! Where's the full tank shot?
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06/22/2007, 01:03 AM
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I will take a FTS after I solved this problem.
Just tonight, the water level in the sump was a bit low. So, I added 2 gal of the "Crystal Geyser" natural alpine spring water. I went to take a nap. When I woke up, I saw that my tank was cloudy. Opened up the stand and found my RS 180 went crazy. All the gunk went into the sump. Lucky me, I had 10 gal of the nature saltwater left from changing the water. After the water change, the RS is still going crazy. The micro bubbles are coming out the skimmer so fast that I to turned it off. Any one has inputs on this current situation? Thanks in advance. |
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06/25/2007, 12:50 AM
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After changing the water, I still can't get the RS 180 function correctly. It is still pushings out a lot of micro bubbles
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#9
06/25/2007, 12:56 AM
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great tank. love the corals.
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#10
06/28/2007, 02:43 AM
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Got a few new corals, will take pics soon.
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06/28/2007, 02:52 AM
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Nice, would like to see some FTS!
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06/29/2007, 12:36 AM
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06/29/2007, 12:55 AM
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06/29/2007, 12:56 AM
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06/29/2007, 01:32 AM
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The tank looks nice but you're really rushing things. All those corals and especially SPS aren't such a good idea in a tank that hasn't even been set up a month. Also, Twinspot Wrasses can grow to be over 3 feet long...
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07/11/2007, 02:14 AM
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08/04/2007, 07:27 PM
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08/04/2007, 07:29 PM
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2 months now.
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09/02/2007, 02:09 AM
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09/02/2007, 03:23 AM
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The tank and rock work looks great......great dimensions for a tank too. I am just getting back into the hobby after 2 years.......still waiting for my tank to come in
 . I am curious to see how your SPS will do over the next few months though. How's your water chemistry holding up? Are they stable?
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#23
09/02/2007, 08:40 AM
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wow very nice tank
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#24
09/02/2007, 10:33 AM
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Wow! But shouldn't you go just a bit slower? I'd worry about the tank having new tank syndrome or crashing or something. Of course, I'd have to go slower, since I lack the funds anyway :-)!
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#25
09/02/2007, 08:19 PM
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just added an additional 40 gal prop tank. One benefit that I can see by adding a prop tank is adding additional water volume to the whole system. As for worrying about new tank syndrome, not really. I normally have about 30 gal of fresh saltwater prep for any problem. Also, you can judge your system by looking at your coral and see if they are happy or not =)
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