blown65

LOL, got this camera for the drags but thought I'd throw it in the fishy tank for fun. Waterproof for 199 bucks, cant complain too much. (I got it for 160 actually)

Try using a carbon filter before the DI resin. It may help remove some of the smell.

 

No, it should not smell like fish coming out of the DI portion. :( Water should be fairly pure at that point.

 

dsoz

Water out of a DI filter should be completely pure, not mostly. Using DI off tap water isn't going to last long. You should always pre-treat the water with RO and then run thru the DI cartridge unless you plan on changing the media often. (or have the chemicals to regenerate DI resin)

If you have a TDS meter the water should read 0 on it, make sure and rinse the container several times prior to taking a reading cause even the residue of the container/tds meter will make tds climb.

Not using anymore so no need to collect dust. I can get some pics later tonight but wanted to get it listed before I forget. Priced to sell at 150.00 shipped.

blown65 at gmail.com or PM here is fine.

SG gel works pretty good underwater. Watched Jody do it a few times. The epoxy is ok, but the SG Gel is much better IMO.

Prob a XT or XTI Canon and a macro lens you can afford. You can spend more on the body, but it wouldnt be necessary.

40D would be the next jump up IMO and then you get the benifit of a much better build in body and Live View for use in focusing which would be very helpful on macro shots. I just sold my XTI to my sister and got myself a nice 50D.

Most swear by the 100mm Canon macro lens, or you can spend extra and get the MPE-65 lens.

Good place to see what others are using and their results.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=38

Unfortunately I know it's going to be alot more than that. Here is a ballpark.

 

180 GALLON Tank, stand, canopy, lighting, and all the stuff under the stand. 500lbs

180 Gallons of saltwater (approx. 8.6#'s per gallon). 1548lbs

Maybe another 50 gallons between sump, skimmer, and etc. 430lbs

Live rock you will probably have between 175-200lbs

Live sand I'm guessing approx. 200lbs

Then you have your animals in the tank ? lbs

 

It adds up alot quicker than you would think. Definate canidate for the bottom floor(scary)

bah, you think thats bad. I had nearly 400 gallons on my second story. LOL However, I checked prior on what would support it below and had walls and a closet, so it was every bit as strong as it would of been on a first floor. Had me sleepless for quite a few nights, but after a yr that way with no probs. If I ever find a used tank about the same size, I'm putting it there again.

I am going to throw this out here so people might have a better understanding of what I am talking about. And I guarantee there is not another store out there that will dissagree with this. There is nothing that frustrates a store employee or store owner more than when a person comes into the store looking for something specific' date=' ask you ever possible question that could be asked about the products operation, set-up, maintenance and so on, and a half hour later gets ready to leave and says, "well, I can get it on the internet for $35.00 cheaper" and walks out the door. Or even better yet, you get the person that bought a product that you carry on-line because they could save a few bucks and had a problem with it or can't figure out how to use it (hence the reason I got on this thread to begin with) and comes into your store or calls you on the phone and wants to know all the answers to the questions they have about the product that they decided to purchase on-line instead of buying it from their local fish store. Now myself, I still help the customer out anyways. But I also make sure that the point gets across that it's no always about the cost! I am not going to gouge you on the price as it is refered to far too often. But I do need to make enough to keep the doors open, bills paid, and put food on my table for my family. You might pay a little more for the product, but the customer service you will receive in return will be second to none. I will ALWAYS go out of my way to support my customers as long as they somewhat return the favor to me. Now there is some on-line stores that do offer great customer service. But I can tell you they are not going to stop by your house to help you hook something up or you are not going to drive the product to them to point out the question you have about which fitting goes where.[/quote']

 

Totally agree with this and yes it pisses me off to use my knowledge to go buy the product from company B. Only because Company B offers no such service.

 

I'm all for saving a buck also, but I also give respect to those in business and don't just use them in that manner. I'd much rather spend a few bucks more, build a relationship with a local store than look like the cheap *** that is just coming in wasting everyones time. I have a few non-customers I see every [language filter] yr that come in and ask 30+ minutes of questions and just leave with thanks. I always remember them, every yr my patience grows thinner.

Sounds good.

Cleaned the pump and it runs just fine now, starts like it should.

Cleaned up pretty well, could of spent some more time but anyhow, its meant to get dirty.

Open to offers.

I have a ER 6-1 w/Sedra 3500 Pump. No issues with the skimmer. The pump though doesn't like to start after Jody comes and cleans my tank. LOL. Let it sit for about 30 minutes and its fine till the next monthly visit from him.

Anyways, Its all soaking in vinegar right now to get things cleaned up so maybe the pump will work better, if not its about 80 bucks I believe to replace it. Jody (reefboy) can vouch for it, he sees it monthly.

Ill get some pictures up once its clean.

Would like 175.00 Shipped.

I'll post it when Rod posts his recipe. (probably not gonna happen)

 

I think it works out to about 12oz. for $15.

Is there a way go purchase some of his and get it shipped? I'd buy 3 or so packages to try out, along with the RodsFood I have.

Its all Ive been using lately. Love the stuff. Hopefully someone local picks it up sometime.

Better be quick, cause I bet they don't long. You guys are missin out, very nice stuff. Luckily I live close. :P

Call me when you get outta bed. :P

too close to reefboy in so oregon.

I got my Reeflux DE 12ks and I'm pretty happy with them. Def better coloration over my white EVC 10ks

I have no idea. lol

Thats the problem I've read after pages and pages. That the sugar part is sorta unknown as dosage, and really it takes such a small amount of vodka Ill just stick with what others are doing. I've been doing mine for two weeks so far, since its the lower dose I haven't really noticed too much except it seems my skimmer has been pulling more junk out. (slightly different color.)

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1225324

This is the dosing most follow by

Hi,

 

Don't know when the article will be online, however, I can provide you with the dosing recommendations, but it's more safe to wait for the article. I mean, it's your tank.

 

DSB tanks react very sensitively on vodka supplementation, thus be careful! If you run a DSB without a skimmer, you should add one to your tank.

 

Vodka should be supplemented daily during the lighting phase.

 

You can start with 0.1 mL/100 L for the first three days.

Then you increase the vodka volume to 0.2 mL/100 L for day 4-7.

Subsequently to this initial week you increase the vodka dose by 0.5 mL per total tank volume (this is important, do not dose on a per 100L basis, but on the total tank volume!) every week.

 

So, e.g. for a 500 L tank:

 

day 1-3: 0.1 * 5 = 0.5 mL

day 4-7: 0.2 * 5 = 1 mL

2. week (day 8-14): 1 mL + 0.5 mL = 1.5 mL

3. week: 1.5 mL + 0.5 mL = 2 mL.

 

After these 3 weeks you should recognize changes in the nutrient levels (nitrate, phosphate). If the nutrient levels are still unchanged, you should further increase the dose by 0.5 mL per total tank volume.

As soon as you recognize either nitrate or phosphate to start dropping you shouldn't further increase the vodka volume but watch the nutrient levels, even in the first three weeks.

 

You should log your nutrient measurements and monitor the nutrient levels on a regular basis (every 3 days).

 

As Heinz said, skimming is important and you will recognize your skimmer to work much more effectively.

 

I have posted the dosing recommendation as I fear that people start dosing vodka by using too high volumes. I still recommend to wait for the article.

They are noisey on start up, but thats it. Dead silent running.

I had Caulerpa in my old reef tank and it went sexual once. Didn't seem to effect anything inside the tank at all, just took a bit to clear up.

Not that I'm saying to do this but you might wanna read up on it on ReefCentral on vodka dosing to develop the bacteria that feeds on nitrates and phosphates. Most there say you should have a good skimmer to do so, and with a 30 gallon tank you will be using very little of it. (get a good measuring device like the syringes that come with salifert kits)

Yes the vortech puts out good flow' date=' but they are super expensive and to get good results a very open rock work tank is needed...I had two on my old 110 and they were not worth their price tag...[/quote']

 

I'm just talking in comparison to your 200 dollar box that only creates a wave and very limited water movement elsewhere. 400 bucks would be a pump that would make the same wave with alot of water movement.

 

Both seem awfully expensive, but that box for 200 seems ridiculous for what you get.

200 bucks for that seems like a rip. So you get something that makes little waves at the top of the tank, but probably zero effect anywhere else for the most part. At least the vortech you get waves and alot of current thru the tank., (up to 3000gph) That would take nearly 3 Korlia #4's.

I have two #3's in mine facing opposite eachother. One is on 24/7, the other turns on with the halides. I might add another #3 or even a #4. (Thats if I dont get the vortech first.) (90 gallon tank btw)