Starting my first reef tank.

Thomas White · 09/24/2006, 11:30 PM

I have most of my equip. but I am trying to make up my mind, shallow sand bed or Jaubert/Plentum filter (D.S.B. plenum and a protein skimmer) I started this about 6 years ago (long story). And I am down to my substrate. I hope to get this going by the end of the year

I made a plenum back when I got my tank (75 Gal.) and started this. I made my stand, I have a eheim wet/dry pro filter a SeaClone skimmer, I just put in the order for my lights (Tec. T5 6x54W. 48In.) and the list just gose on and on, you know what I it's like. Thanks to anyone that will take a little time to help me.

coker98 · 09/24/2006, 11:57 PM

get a better skimmer. the seaclones are junk!!!! a suggestion would be the octopus needle wheel skimmers or an aqua c remora pro or an asm skimmer but remember to get a skimmer that is rated over your total water volume because you cant overskim but you can underskim.

coker98 · 09/24/2006, 11:57 PM

get a better skimmer. the seaclones are junk!!!! a suggestion would be the octopus needle wheel skimmers or an aqua c remora pro or an asm skimmer but remember to get a skimmer that is rated over your total water volume because you cant overskim but you can underskim.

coker98 · 09/24/2006, 11:57 PM

get a better skimmer. the seaclones are junk!!!! a suggestion would be the octopus needle wheel skimmers or an aqua c remora pro or an asm skimmer but remember to get a skimmer that is rated over your total water volume because you cant overskim but you can underskim.

coker98 · 09/24/2006, 11:58 PM

oops

theatrus · 09/25/2006, 12:28 AM

Remember to add circulation to your system. Seio, MaxiJets, even Tunze (or MaxiJet Mods).

Thomas White · 09/25/2006, 09:24 AM

Yes I have 2 of the Maxi-jets MP600 so far. That is part fo that list that gose on and on. Thank you coker98 and theatrus. Any help is greate...

adnup · 09/25/2006, 10:55 AM

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[QUOTE]Originally posted by coker98
get a better skimmer. the seaclones are junk!!!! a suggestion would be the octopus needle wheel skimmers or an aqua c remora pro or an asm skimmer but remember to get a skimmer that is rated over your total water volume because you cant overskim but you can underskim.
I second that!(or 4th, I guess

) Invest in a better skimmer. I went from a Seaclown to an ASM G3 and my tank has never been happier

conefree · 09/25/2006, 12:15 PM

I second the recommendation for the Maxi-Jet mods. Amazing bang for your buck. Or if you have the money and the means, Tunze or Vortech are the way to go!

serpentman · 09/25/2006, 01:02 PM

I have read mixed reviews regarding the use of a plenum. You hear horror stories on sandbed crashes after multiple years in service. To me the safest bet is a moderate ~2" sandbed. I have a DSB in my refugium. Should things start to sour, I can an easily take it offline without interupting the main display.

09/24/2006, 11:30 PM	#1
Thomas White Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4	Starting my first reef tank. I have most of my equip. but I am trying to make up my mind, shallow sand bed or Jaubert/Plentum filter (D.S.B. plenum and a protein skimmer) I started this about 6 years ago (long story). And I am down to my substrate. I hope to get this going by the end of the year I made a plenum back when I got my tank (75 Gal.) and started this. I made my stand, I have a eheim wet/dry pro filter a SeaClone skimmer, I just put in the order for my lights (Tec. T5 6x54W. 48In.) and the list just gose on and on, you know what I it's like. Thanks to anyone that will take a little time to help me.

09/25/2006, 12:28 AM	#6
theatrus 100-mile-commuter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: almost nevada Posts: 4,721	Remember to add circulation to your system. Seio, MaxiJets, even Tunze (or MaxiJet Mods). __________________ Custom electronics purveyor. blueAcro.com Current Tank Info: 90g SPS+mixed reef (10 yrs): LEDBrick LEDs, 40g custom sump, Ca reactor, chiller, Vortech, lots of custom electronics

09/25/2006, 10:55 AM	#8
adnup Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Hill, Florida Posts: 2,025	[/QUOTE] [QUOTE]Originally posted by coker98 get a better skimmer. the seaclones are junk!!!! a suggestion would be the octopus needle wheel skimmers or an aqua c remora pro or an asm skimmer but remember to get a skimmer that is rated over your total water volume because you cant overskim but you can underskim. I second that!(or 4th, I guess) Invest in a better skimmer. I went from a Seaclown to an ASM G3 and my tank has never been happier __________________ A HOUSE isn't a HOME without saltwater on the floor! Current Tank Info: 120 Starphire, I-Tech 200 Skimmer, Snapper, Tunze

09/25/2006, 12:15 PM	#9
conefree Gene Pool Lifeguard Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 758	I second the recommendation for the Maxi-Jet mods. Amazing bang for your buck. Or if you have the money and the means, Tunze or Vortech are the way to go! __________________ Chris "A Closed Mouth Gathers No Foot" - Unknown Some people are like Slinkies . . . not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs. Current Tank Info: 120 gallon, Ecosystem 3612, 6X54 TEK light, Tunze Osmolator, Lifereef dual overflow all down

09/25/2006, 01:02 PM	#10
serpentman part time superhero Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Deep in the Heart of the Snowbelt (NE OHIO) Posts: 5,698	I have read mixed reviews regarding the use of a plenum. You hear horror stories on sandbed crashes after multiple years in service. To me the safest bet is a moderate ~2" sandbed. I have a DSB in my refugium. Should things start to sour, I can an easily take it offline without interupting the main display. __________________ BS in Marine Bio ('96), First SW tank in 1992. Current Tank(s) 300g SPS with 90g frag tank and 40 anemone tank - decommissioned 46g LPS/Softy Cube 300g FOWLR under construction - decommissioned

09/24/2006, 11:57 PM	#2
coker98 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 594	get a better skimmer. the seaclones are junk!!!! a suggestion would be the octopus needle wheel skimmers or an aqua c remora pro or an asm skimmer but remember to get a skimmer that is rated over your total water volume because you cant overskim but you can underskim.

09/24/2006, 11:58 PM	#5
coker98 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 594	oops

09/25/2006, 09:24 AM	#7
Thomas White Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4	Yes I have 2 of the Maxi-jets MP600 so far. That is part fo that list that gose on and on. Thank you coker98 and theatrus. Any help is greate...