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04/30/2008, 06:44 PM
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Location: los angeles
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just curious
Hello people, I'm and old school saltwater enthusiastfrom way back in the day, I'v been outta the game for years now, now i'm trying to go back into it. Im currently have a 50 gal. tank and just put together a 20 gal. refgium/sump. Please let me now if i'm on the right path here, or am i missing something, and what i should do next?? thanks, this is where i stand...
1. purchased 50 lbs of LR for a 100.00 (not bad) fiji. I cured it myself, and has been cycling in a tote for a week with a skimmer. 2. Got 20 lbs of live sand and 20 lbs of regular sand mixed... 3. Got a berlin skimmer powered by a 2500 rio sub pump (is this skimmer good) 4. eheim heater 5. couple of jbj power head for flow. (should i replace these for better flow, with what ? and brand thats good for my size tank )? thats it for right now. I just put in the sand yesterday, and became cloudy but started to settle today I also put in the LR and still alittle cloudy and slowly getting clearer. Along with that i got my sump / refugium up, took a little tweakin, but everything seems to be flowing correctly. this is on my future shopping list 1. nova extremes pro t5's So what do yall think so far and what to do next. And what else do i need to purchase ?? thanks your opinions /advise is greatly appreciated...let me know |
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04/30/2008, 06:48 PM
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looks like your on a good path just take your time and ask questions when you have them and read everything you can find
one more thing welcome to RC
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Ken Current Tank Info: 90 Gal mixed reef 55 Gallon basement pump up Sump 25 Gal fuge 2 Mp40 DIY led light fixture Bubble King Mini 200 Gen2 skimmer BRS Duel reactor |
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04/30/2008, 06:51 PM
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 To Reef Central here is a list of some threads that will help you catch up on RC http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...6#post12055086
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I prefer my substrates stirred but not shaken Current Tank Info: 150gal long mixed reef, 90gal sump, 60 gal refugium with 200 lbs live rock |
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04/30/2008, 08:56 PM
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You're on the right track. There have been a lot of technological changes since we did this twenty or so years ago, so take it slow. Welcome and good luck!
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"You can't learn this hobby one question at a time." (Mr. Tuskfish) Eileen Current Tank Info: I'm out of the hobby, but used to have a60 gal. reef, refugium in sump, Internal Mag 9 return, SC 302 skimmer, two Maxi-Jet 1200's modded, four bulb T5 Lighting, Reefkeeper Lite Controller with three PC4's, Little Fishes GFO reactor. |
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04/30/2008, 09:18 PM
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The nova T5 pros are a good choice, I am currently running those with great resluts.
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04/30/2008, 09:26 PM
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I'm personally impressed with how well the karolias work for the price. I would say 2 of the #3's and it'll give you nice even flow
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04/30/2008, 09:33 PM
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I would increase your flow with one of the newer "flow" pumps available The koralias are good way to start.
I would also look into replacing that protein skimmer. Not really a good one. Since you have skimmer you can keep an eye out for a good deal on a used one. http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_search...ate_Pumps.html Protein skimmers. I highly recommend this one. It is a german deltec skimmer just rebranded. Same exact thing as a deltec. http://stores.petorama.net/Detail.bok?no=73 |
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