firereef 180 gallon build - Page 4

Michael · 04/02/2009, 11:54 PM

wow, ive just picked myself up off the floor,well obviously your 180 will be better than the 33 where you kept these guys, but im worried your 180 will crash as you have added 17 fish directly to the water system of it, i would have said 1 or 2 a month to allow a little time for the bacteria to increase in numbers so it can deal with the extra ammonia, imo buddy id recommend you get your lfs to take the cromis and take a risk with the other 5

firereef · 04/02/2009, 11:58 PM

ok

drummereef · 04/03/2009, 12:09 AM

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Originally posted by firereef
Ok... So I bought an R/O system and it seems to be working fine.( I think)? I was wondering how to determine if the R/O water was safe? How do I test the water before I pour it in my tank?

Yeah, get yourself a TDS meter. Click HERE Also, it doesn't look like you have a DI stage. Maybe I can't see it in the pic. If you don't you can easily add one. That will bring your water down to 0 TDS. That is what you are looking for, purity.

I usually purge the system with about a gallon before I use it. Might not be totally necessary, but that's what I do.

Alaskan Reefer · 04/03/2009, 12:20 AM

17 is a lot to add to a fresh system. Sadly, the bioballs might be a good way to at least get the waste processed very efficiently if you have to go that way, but I agree on see if the store will take / board the 13 chromis. They tend to squabble and less than ideal conditions probably won't help. The other 5 should be okay in a system of that size, but I might still be inclined to use the bioballs as a safety net for the short run.

firereef · 04/03/2009, 08:07 AM

Great! Thx guys

firereef · 04/03/2009, 11:37 PM

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Originally posted by drummereef
Yeah, get yourself a TDS meter. Click HERE Also, it doesn't look like you have a DI stage. Maybe I can't see it in the pic. If you don't you can easily add one. That will bring your water down to 0 TDS. That is what you are looking for, purity. I usually purge the system with about a gallon before I use it. Might not be totally necessary, but that's what I do.

Heres a better pic of my system. Can you tell if theres a DI stage?

firereef · 04/09/2009, 11:50 PM

My TDS meter finally came in and it reads 0;-)

Michael · 04/10/2009, 12:02 AM

the top section could be the di, nice looking filter as well

firereef · 04/21/2009, 11:41 PM

A couple questions please...

I have over 200 lbs of live rock in my tank and another 150 in the process of being cured.

*How long should I wait b4 I put the 150 in my tank??

*How many times should I feed my fish a day??

*Can I add more than 2 corals at once?

*Maybe 10 frags at a time??

*How about invertebrates?

*Is four 1200 maxi jets enough for a 180 gallon?

I have more pics of my tank coming... Im just waiting to finish my aquascape. Thx for answering my questions!

drummereef · 04/21/2009, 11:55 PM

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Originally posted by firereef
Heres a better pic of my system. Can you tell if theres a DI stage?

Hard to say.... Like the above poster said, it looks to be the filter on the top as it is the last in the chain. I had a setup like that a while back. Some DI filters are not refillable. They are basically disposable cartridges. Once that one (presuming it is the DI) exhausts I would get a canister style DI so you can replace the media rather than replacing the whole cartridge. You'll save quite a bit of money. Last time I bought one of those disposables they were around $40, verses the $12 you'll spend on refillable DI resin.

04/02/2009, 11:54 PM	#76
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	wow, ive just picked myself up off the floor,well obviously your 180 will be better than the 33 where you kept these guys, but im worried your 180 will crash as you have added 17 fish directly to the water system of it, i would have said 1 or 2 a month to allow a little time for the bacteria to increase in numbers so it can deal with the extra ammonia, imo buddy id recommend you get your lfs to take the cromis and take a risk with the other 5 __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

04/03/2009, 12:20 AM	#79
Alaskan Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Eagle River, Alaska Posts: 2,360	17 is a lot to add to a fresh system. Sadly, the bioballs might be a good way to at least get the waste processed very efficiently if you have to go that way, but I agree on see if the store will take / board the 13 chromis. They tend to squabble and less than ideal conditions probably won't help. The other 5 should be okay in a system of that size, but I might still be inclined to use the bioballs as a safety net for the short run. __________________ Unattended children will be given double shot espresso and a free puppy. Current Tank Info: 125g FOWLR -- Conversion Back To SPS In Progress

04/09/2009, 11:50 PM	#82
firereef Moved On Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Beach Ca. Posts: 4,641	TDS My TDS meter finally came in and it reads 0;-)

04/10/2009, 12:02 AM	#83
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	the top section could be the di, nice looking filter as well __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

04/02/2009, 11:58 PM	#77
firereef Moved On Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Beach Ca. Posts: 4,641	ok

04/03/2009, 08:07 AM	#80
firereef Moved On Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Beach Ca. Posts: 4,641	Great! Thx guys

04/21/2009, 11:41 PM	#84
firereef Moved On Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Beach Ca. Posts: 4,641	A couple questions please... I have over 200 lbs of live rock in my tank and another 150 in the process of being cured. How long should I wait b4 I put the 150 in my tank?? How many times should I feed my fish a day?? Can I add more than 2 corals at once? Maybe 10 frags at a time?? How about invertebrates? Is four 1200 maxi jets enough for a 180 gallon? I have more pics of my tank coming... Im just waiting to finish my aquascape. Thx for answering my questions!