Starting 90g Reef Tank Build... Finally!!!

[JohnL]

This thread was automatically split due to performance issues. You can find the rest of the thread here: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...5#post12567575

[Tswifty]

Yeah, I think there is a way. The actual plug that goes into the ballast is the same. The only difference is the number of wires coming out and the slots being used. In talking with a local reefer, we were able to figure out the slots that were missing and a way to make the ballast work.

Bad part is... I didn't have the right tools, and completly botched the mod.

So now I need to purchase a whole new replacement. hopefully I can pick one up tomorrow. Worst case scenario, I can order one from Salty Critter tomorrow and it will be here on Tuesday.

[Aquarist007]

congrats on having your thread split----now if we can get it nominated for tank of the month next

[JCTewks]

You're pretty optomistic ther capn

[kudora]

ha nice, congrats on the split

[Hop]

Congrats on the split. I can't believe how many times I've looked at this thread and not posted... Looks great

[Al Bendiksen]

SPLIT!!! YES!!

[Tswifty]

40 pages, almost 1,000 posts, and over 20,000 views... but we finally got it!

Thanks everyone

[Tswifty]

Originally posted by Hop
Congrats on the split. I can't believe how many times I've looked at this thread and not posted... Looks great

Thanks... Actually the orange striped cardinals I was considering was based on a response I saw from you on another thread.

[Tswifty]

Originally posted by capn_hylinur
congrats on having your thread split----now if we can get it nominated for tank of the month next

Originally posted by JCTewks
You're pretty optomistic ther capn

very optimistic indeed... I'm guessing you meant "thread" of the month capn... even then, I don't know if a thread in the "New to the Hobby" forum has ever received that honor.

[Aquarist007]

Originally posted by Tswifty8
very optimistic indeed... I'm guessing you meant "thread" of the month capn... even then, I don't know if a thread in the "New to the Hobby" forum has ever received that honor.

I read the reply over a couple of times and could not see the reasoning behind it
yes thread of the month---first- and by the time you acheive that your tank will be ready for tank of the month

BTW
tank of the month might have gone to R**** before he hastily moved on

[Aquarist007]

Originally posted by Tswifty8
very optimistic indeed... I'm guessing you meant "thread" of the month capn... even then, I don't know if a thread in the "New to the Hobby" forum has ever received that honor.

only natural----nobody with any say so here really appreciates the hard work of the reef troops in the trenches here---as is the situation anywhere you go or work.

I am glad when the reefers we help add a thank you or send a pm

[new2sw776784]

congrats on the split loads of usefull info.
thanks for it all.

[ggk1988]

Congrats on the split.

[Aquarist007]

I don't know if you have seen this thread yet T.J---when you tried to get rid of the caulerpa there might have been an easier way to do it

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1393611

[Tswifty]

Picked up a wire harness and installed the other 2 bulbs today:

[Tswifty]

Originally posted by new2sw776784
congrats on the split loads of usefull info.
thanks for it all.

Originally posted by ggk1988
Congrats on the split.

Thanks

[Tswifty]

Originally posted by capn_hylinur
I don't know if you have seen this thread yet T.J---when you tried to get rid of the caulerpa there might have been an easier way to do it

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1393611

I've seen the pictures, but haven't had a chance to read up on it yet... I may need to try it though... I plan on doing some "weeding" later this week, as some strands of caulerpa are still holding strong in the fuge.

[Tswifty]

Oh and as usual, when you try to fix something (or at least when I do) you always break something else.

When I was trying to fix the return line my hand slipped off and I knocked the PVC drain from the fuge right off. So along with weeding, later this week I will have to shut down the sump for a day in order to re-attach it. Now it is just water pouring through an open hole into the return section right on top of the pump... result... TONS of bubbles in the display.

[new2sw776784]

let there be light.

[Hop]

Originally posted by Tswifty8
Thanks... Actually the orange striped cardinals I was considering was based on a response I saw from you on another thread.

I just saw that LA has them in stock... But I'm still a minimum of 8 weeks out before I will be adding any livestock...

Oh well. Lights look great and the tank is coming along nicely!

[Tswifty]

Here's some pics of the PBT... the glass is smeared and I couldn't get a good shot but I did my best with what I had

He's doing well so far, and has began eating off the algae clip daily now.





** I have a video of him, which is much clearer, and will post it once it finishes uploading**

[Tswifty]

Here's some pics of the PBT... the glass is smeared and I couldn't get a good shot but I did my best with what I had

He's doing well so far, and has began eating off the algae clip daily now.

[Tswifty]

I decided to run to wal-mart last night around 2am... always a treat

Anyway, I picked up these glass measuring cups for my 2 part dosing. They were like $1 and have a picture of a chef hat on them

The line is marked at 30ml, which is what I am currently dosing daily.

[Aquarist007]

Originally posted by Tswifty8
Picked up a wire harness and installed the other 2 bulbs today:

have you seen this graphic on the actual par values of t5
great visual

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...F&pagenumber=1