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Unread 01/08/2014, 05:15 AM   #1
lllesley
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New to forum and to saltwater !!

HI,
Newbie here.
Had freshwater for 18 months and made the huge move to saltwater about 7 months ago,
TANK INFO
1900 x 750 x 750 mm
Full length overflow with bean animal silent setup

SUMP
120 x 50 x 50 mm split into 4
Skimmer heater/ DSB/Live Rock / Return

LIGHTING
ATI 8x80w T5 Auto programmable

SKIMMER
Deltec TC2060

REACTORS'
Next Reef xl Media Reactor
Phosban Reactor

ATO/DOSING
Tunze Ozmo
Marine Magic 3 pump dosing Controller

WATER
4 Stage RODI with TDS meter

FLOW

2 x Tunze 6055
2 x Tunze 6015
Tunze controller 7096 USB


I have attached some photos (i think not to sure about how too ) of tank set up day 1 and tank now 7 months later.
I still have so much to learn and so many questions to ask but am learning every day.
We are so lucky that there are forums like this around to help.
Thanks
Lesley


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Unread 01/08/2014, 04:41 PM   #2
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Did you mean CM for your measurements? 50mm is 2 inches . . kinda small.


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Unread 01/08/2014, 05:43 PM   #3
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Unread 01/08/2014, 09:53 PM   #4
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Unhappy Sorry typo

Yes I meant cm not mm. Not good with computers. Sorry


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Unread 01/09/2014, 01:16 AM   #5
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Looks great and looks like you are doing everything correctly. Becomes more difficult around one year. Make sure you keep up water changes and changes bulbs. Also vinegar soaking your pumps would be good too


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Unread 01/09/2014, 03:19 AM   #6
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Thanks for the info

Do you mean vinager soak all return pumps and Tunze ?
Thank you for the nice comment, much appreciated.
There is so much to learn regarding this hobby, I love it and my husband says I am addicted to it now.
I think he is right.
thanks


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Unread 01/09/2014, 07:42 AM   #7
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You will continue to be addicted until something happens. It's how you move forward from issues that determine your future in the hobby! I hope that you keep in, ghat tank is beautiful!


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Unread 01/09/2014, 01:16 PM   #8
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Thanks

Wow what profound words, really had to think about them and they are very true, I also hope that after all the money we have invested I do keep it and stay addicted
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