My first reef tank, just got my LR from PA (BIG pics)

LB4Life · 11/18/2006, 11:53 AM

I inherited this tank from my brother-in-law and just got around to setting it up. I ordered my live rock from Premium Aquatics (excellent service by the way!) and put it in last night. I was a bit concerned about what the condition of it would be when it arrived as I had it shipped ground (2 days away) and the weather has been quite cold here in Minneapolis. I was expecting to get some stinky rock with a lot of die off but so far it looks great. I got 40lbs of the Fiji cured. I plan to add a cleanup crew in about a month. I can already tell how addicting this hobby is!

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Konadog · 11/18/2006, 12:00 PM

To the most addicting hobby

Your beginning the best part of reefing, the start!

Go slow, don't rush things, read and ask as many questions as possible, but most of all.................................... enjoy your tank!

Chaotic Reefer4u · 11/18/2006, 12:06 PM

LB4Life,

To Reef Central

Indermark · 11/18/2006, 12:55 PM

Is there alot of life coming out from the rocks? I'm looking at getting my live rock from PA as well. The Fiji rock looks really good.

Ryan

LB4Life · 11/18/2006, 01:27 PM

So far I've seen; a couple of worms, some bugs, and what looked to be a tiny little sea star. I hope to see a lot more as things acclimate. But as I said, I'm very impressed with the color and condition of the rock.

Andrew · 11/18/2006, 01:32 PM

To Reef Central

Looks good.

LB4Life · 11/18/2006, 01:42 PM

Thanks!

Except for the micro bubbles coming from my skimmer that is. I need to install the bubble trap tonight.

LooseHip · 11/18/2006, 02:11 PM

That looks to be a CPR bakpak skimmer. I had the same problem with microbubbles when I first hooked it up. After a few hours or so the microbbules went away and I do not use the bubble trap or the bio media.

11/18/2006, 11:53 AM	#1
LB4Life Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 18	My first reef tank, just got my LR from PA (BIG pics) I inherited this tank from my brother-in-law and just got around to setting it up. I ordered my live rock from Premium Aquatics (excellent service by the way!) and put it in last night. I was a bit concerned about what the condition of it would be when it arrived as I had it shipped ground (2 days away) and the weather has been quite cold here in Minneapolis. I was expecting to get some stinky rock with a lot of die off but so far it looks great. I got 40lbs of the Fiji cured. I plan to add a cleanup crew in about a month. I can already tell how addicting this hobby is! [img][/img] [img][/img]

11/18/2006, 12:00 PM	#2
Konadog Master of the 16 hour day Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: East Long Beach, So Cal Posts: 13,151 Blog Entries: 4	*To the most addicting hobby* Your beginning the best part of reefing, the start! Go slow, don't rush things, read and ask as many questions as possible, but most of all.................................... enjoy your tank! __________________ Save the Reefs................................................................Save the world! -Ken Current Tank Info: Currently tankless, and loving it!

11/18/2006, 12:06 PM	#3
Chaotic Reefer4u ♥Acropora Aficionado♥ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hollister,Ca. Posts: 5,163	LB4Life, *To Reef Central* __________________ Live everyday as if it was your last, take time to smell the flowers, enjoy all things living, never take anything for granted, you just never know when your number might be up... Current Tank Info: * 90g. Reef Ready TruVu tank with 30g. Platinum Filtration Series Sump SpS Acro enthusiast *

11/18/2006, 12:55 PM	#4
Indermark Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Troy, Illinois Posts: 670	Is there alot of life coming out from the rocks? I'm looking at getting my live rock from PA as well. The Fiji rock looks really good. Ryan

11/18/2006, 01:27 PM	#5
LB4Life Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 18	So far I've seen; a couple of worms, some bugs, and what looked to be a tiny little sea star. I hope to see a lot more as things acclimate. But as I said, I'm very impressed with the color and condition of the rock.

11/18/2006, 01:32 PM	#6
Andrew Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 13,640	*To Reef Central* Looks good.

11/18/2006, 01:42 PM	#7
LB4Life Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 18	Thanks! Except for the micro bubbles coming from my skimmer that is. I need to install the bubble trap tonight.

11/18/2006, 02:11 PM	#8
LooseHip Foaming Conehead Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: CO Posts: 1,002	That looks to be a CPR bakpak skimmer. I had the same problem with microbubbles when I first hooked it up. After a few hours or so the microbbules went away and I do not use the bubble trap or the bio media.