tidalsculpin Posted August 22, 2006 Author Share Posted August 22, 2006 Cool it worked!! Here are the rest. You can see the tank with lights. There are three large pieces of rock in here from LS. 68 LBS. I got a bigger sump setup today (20 gallons aga vs. the old 10 gal wet dry sump) today. You can see the bulkhead and plexiglass cover hanging over. Also notice the chiller in the back behind the sump. It is 1/5 hp. Protein skimmer fits in the sump nicely and is working well( better than when hanging in the back. I added live sand to the chaetomorpha macro algae in the "refugium. In addition I did a 25% water change today. My readings were as follows. SG 1.024 ph 8.3 Ammonia 0 Nitrate 0 I am still hemming and hawing about fish. I'll decide for sure next week when I "have" to go to work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidalsculpin Posted August 22, 2006 Author Share Posted August 22, 2006 Cool it worked!! Here are the rest. Whoops!! Here they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyles Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 lookin good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowboardKid26 Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Don't know if anyone has mentioned it yet, but I was in Petco this weekend getting dog food, and they have a sign up wanting to donate a fully working aquarium to a school teacher, with lesson plans, the whole 9 yrds. Just figured I'd throw it out there just in case any teachers were interested. It was on a banner in the window. Don;t know if it was just for Bend, or state(nation)wide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr S Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 I think that the tank set up at Petco is for a 10 gal. fresh water tank. Ron Poppeil works at the one in Corvallis so hopefully he will respond to this post. Getting to fish for your tank, tidalsculpin, I was at school yesterday during registration. Big mistake. Had my door open and was blasted with kids and parents all day long. Needless to say not much was accomplished, however it was pretty neat that 3 year olds were looking at my tank yelling Nemo and Dory!!! Might be something to the popular fish as starters. Spayne my Red Knob evil star is rocking in the tank. He may be reef evil but still pretty cool. Luckily no clams in that tank. Tidalsculpin, if you make it to the BBQ make sure you pull up a chair and we can chat. If a really tall guy is talking to me (DROCK) just ignore him.....LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidalsculpin Posted August 25, 2006 Author Share Posted August 25, 2006 Hey can't make the BBQ. Family is coming to Eugene this weekend. Decided to start with Green Chromis.- I got 7. They are acclimating to the tank well. They have been in since Wednesday morning. So, next step -a pair of clowns. Any suggestions? Percuila, maroon, ocellaris? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Foxy Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 stay away from maroon..they are mean.. go amiphron ocellaris or amirphorn percula for starters..and try to stick with stuff from ORA..you will pay more but they are worth it in the long run, IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidalsculpin Posted October 8, 2008 Author Share Posted October 8, 2008 So this is how far I have come on this tank. Definite progress. It is now an 80 gallon and has more stuff in it. Two years down the line my students and I have become experienced reefers. This tank is a donation from Flyguy. He gave it to me two years ago. Took a year to get it setup instead of the 60 but creates lots more room. This tank is a bear to take care of in the Summer. I worry about it incessantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriswaters Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Joel, What a great job you and the kids have done! Definately and inspiration to all teachers out there wanting to get this going! Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catholicteacher Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Man Joel I am jealous what a setup, well done, keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breefcase Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Looks great Joel! Fun and learning at the same time (clap) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr S Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 props to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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