ThadMan23 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 got my lights and sump plumbed also got the rock all in and ready now for sand and water tonight! 5G at a timethis should prove interesting.only 2 months to go until it's ready for swimming life!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingRider62 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 (edited) Im going to be swapping tanks soon, and will have some mushrooms and a Toadstool or two, you are welcome to them if you want. Ive also got 55 gallons of RODI water if you want to speed up the filling process. Im in Keizer. Edited April 19, 2017 by WingRider62 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowderBlue Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Lookin good man! I could have sent you with like 50 gallons of water if I knew you needed some. I keep 55 gallons on hand pretty much constantly. Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThadMan23 Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 Thanks for the offers guys but I picked up a cheap RO/DI filter for my kitchen faucet and then I'm going to use prime with it so I hope everything goes well. Thanks again for the lights powder blue 2 is perfect[emoji108]Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-J320AZ using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThadMan23 Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 Im going to be swapping tanks soon, and will have some mushrooms and a Toadstool or two, you are welcome to them if you want. Ive also got 55 gallons of RODI water if you want to speed up the filling process. Im in Keizer. Thank you for the offer on the water I may take you up on the offer with the mushrooms and toadstools do you have any pictures of them?Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-J320AZ using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingRider62 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 10 minutes ago, ThadMan23 said: Thank you for the offer on the water I may take you up on the offer with the mushrooms and toadstools do you have any pictures of them? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-J320AZ using Tapatalk Heres a few pics from my tablet. If you are available Saturday afternoon, you even help me get my new tank off my truck and into the garage. I could toss you a couple more frags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertareef Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 (edited) 46 minutes ago, PowderBlue said: Lookin good man! I could have sent you with like 50 gallons of water if I knew you needed some. I keep 55 gallons on hand pretty much constantly. Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk Making a mental note of this for emergency purposes Edited April 20, 2017 by albertareef 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThadMan23 Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 Heres a few pics from my tablet. If you are available Saturday afternoon, you even help me get my new tank off my truck and into the garage. I could toss you a couple more frags.sounds great man! what time you thinking? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-J320AZ using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingRider62 Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 20 minutes ago, ThadMan23 said: sounds great man! what time you thinking? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-J320AZ using Tapatalk Im hoping early afternoon. If you want to PM me your number, I can text you when Im ready to head back to Keizer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadm73 Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Tank looking great. I sold you that tank. Very nice. Still trying to put mine together. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadm73 Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 2 hours ago, WingRider62 said: Heres a few pics from my tablet. If you are available Saturday afternoon, you even help me get my new tank off my truck and into the garage. I could toss you a couple more frags. Let me know if you need help. I'm in Keizer also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThadMan23 Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 well if all goes well it will still be dry in the morning! but I i do need to get a new one way check valve I don't like that this one is spring loaded making my pump have to work harder to push the water up also hurting the overall GPH. not to mention it doesn't even seal all the way... lmao PO[emoji90] !!!Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-J320AZ using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingRider62 Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Lookin good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingRider62 Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 57 minutes ago, Chadm73 said: Let me know if you need help. I'm in Keizer also. Will do. Wanna PM me your cell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadm73 Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 2 hours ago, WingRider62 said: Will do. Wanna PM me your cell? PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashy Fins Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Welcome! If you're using RO/DI water, you can skip the Prime. Dechlorination and everything else that needs to happen is done by the time the water exits the RO/DI filter. Looking forward to seeing how your tank progresses. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThadMan23 Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 12 hours ago, Flashy Fins said: Welcome! If you're using RO/DI water, you can skip the Prime. Dechlorination and everything else that needs to happen is done by the time the water exits the RO/DI filter. Looking forward to seeing how your tank progresses. it's only a 2 chamber from petco I can't see it removing everything that's why i add prime. I could be mistaken thou? I would eventually like to upgrade to a 4 chamber + when money is right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertareef Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 15 minutes ago, ThadMan23 said: it's only a 2 chamber from petco I can't see it removing everything that's why i add prime. I could be mistaken thou? I would eventually like to upgrade to a 4 chamber + when money is right. That is probably a smart move. Especially if you don't know if your unit is effective for chloramine as well as chlorine. Different water providers use different sterilizing chemicals and not all filters are effective at removing both (used to have to specify chloramine capable cartridges when replacing). I think there are some folk on here that discovered this the hard way when chloramine started being used more broadly (insert sad face here). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashy Fins Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 21 minutes ago, ThadMan23 said: it's only a 2 chamber from petco I can't see it removing everything that's why i add prime. I could be mistaken thou? I would eventually like to upgrade to a 4 chamber + when money is right. Hmm, probably better safe than sorry then. I'd continue using Prime in your case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gil&Fin Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 You might consider getting you water tested out of the RO as well as tested in the tank. RO is tested be a TDS meter which is available lots of places, but I would try a LFS first to see if they will test it for you.Tank water should be tested for ammonia, nitrites, and nitates. If you don't have these at home, again a LFS would be your best bet. Good luck! Sent from my SM-G928P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThadMan23 Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 You might consider getting you water tested out of the RO as well as tested in the tank. RO is tested be a TDS meter which is available lots of places, but I would try a LFS first to see if they will test it for you.Tank water should be tested for ammonia, nitrites, and nitates. If you don't have these at home, again a LFS would be your best bet. Good luck! Sent from my SM-G928P using TapatalkI have had SW for a few years just never used RO water before this tank. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-J320AZ using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThadMan23 Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 I always test my ph and kh too lolSent from my SAMSUNG-SM-J320AZ using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingRider62 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 I just got home with my new tank and stand. When could come pick up some coral and maybe help get them off my truck and into the garage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThadMan23 Posted April 22, 2017 Author Share Posted April 22, 2017 I just got home with my new tank and stand. When could come pick up some coral and maybe help get them off my truck and into the garage?I just got back from the coast I need to shower and Chang then I can head that way shoot me a text and I'll get your addressSent from my SAMSUNG-SM-J320AZ using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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