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Very nice set up. I love the fish and the corals! The thing that is suprising is that its only a 10g tank and yet even with 10lbs of rock, there seems to be plenty of room for more. I like it!

My process all depends on where I get the fish or invert from. I usually float for about 15-20min, then I add about 1/2cup of water from tank and then float for another 5 min. Then I take a close look at the new item to make sure there is no unwanted side affects. If not, another half cup and wait a couple of minutes. A net to make sure no crap water gets in my system and all done. If they are specimens with any question of health or disease, I will quarantine or not buy them at all. I also will occasionally resort to a fresh water dip of coral specimines if they look suspicious. I know many people who will just foat for a few minutes and dump the fish in. This works fine most of the time, but I prefer as low a stress situation as possible.

I actually went and purchased it because it was so good. I hope they make a few more like that one. Maybe a little longer would be nice.

That blue tip acro is super nice. Grow that thing real good! lol

Agreed. It looks like a young tank, but seems to be doing great! Keep up the good work and make sure you keep in that great condition.

That is quite amazing! He really does do a great job helping when it is needed. I am loving the skimmer I just got from him. It foams real nice after a couple of mods, actually it the most amazing bubble making machine I have seen. LOL. GO RPS-3000

You might be able to just throw some chaetomorpha(I think thats how its spelled) in there near the front, below the bio balls. I would take those out and replace them with a good amount of real porous live rock. IMO that will do a better job of keeping your system nice and clean. Other than that, you may need to drill your sump to accomidate a second setup for your refugium. That shouldn't be to hard and will alow you to better control flow and the types of plants, algaes and animals you want in the fuge. Plus this will add a high volume of water to your system and help with clean water and overall bio load. Anyway good luck and i like the sump you have, it looks nice and clean.

I am actually just getting ready to move everything up to Salem. I just got the 210 and the 90 is in the process of being torn down. After a couple of months with the 210 set up and making sure everything is doing good in the new system, I would be down for trading. Yah, the chiller was a killer deal. The lowest price I found on it was like 1250 and it usually goes for between 1400 and 1600. I think it might be a bit overkill though! Oh well, rather it be way to much than even a little to little. Later

You know, when I first started this hobby I had a very similar craving to fill up my tank asap. I have learned to be patient, but only to a degree. What the others have said is so true. Besides your tank will look much better with a larger number of corals in it then fish. For your tank size, I would only add at max another 6 or so fish. Go down to Jasons and pick out a couple at a time. Slowly aclimate them into your tank together and wait a couple of weeks for your system get back to its normal balance. Then you can repeat the process. I also like to wait until he gets the really exciting fish in. This comes periodically, so you will have to check in every week and ask him when he is going to be getting some more in. Summer is upon us which means high availability and low demand. Good luck and I look forward to meeting you some time at the store!

I think I 5th or 6th that. Good selection. Good prices. Great service(from both Ryan and Roger). Salem is the place to be if you want good reef shops. I would even venture to say it has 2 of the best around.

How long has it been since your first picture was taken (6 months it?)? That is some really nice growth!!! Keep up the good work. I might have met you in either a lfs or in a class or two at school. Take it easy!

I actually got an incredible deal on it. I purchased an RPS-3000 skimmer at the same time. The chiller cost me $500 and the skimmer was $225. Both were great deals and I thank Ryan and Roger for their help in getting this tank chilled and keeping it clean.

I would go for it. Just make sure that the flow doesn't disturb the delicate nature of the refugium life. Maybe design some baffles to help direct flow. Sounds like a good idea and fuges are fun!

Well guys I am no longer in need of a chiller. I picked up a Pacific Coast C-1000 from Advanced Aquarium down in Salem today. Thanks for all the helpful advice.

I am pretty sure that they are breeding. The central disc on the top of many stars is the site of sexual exchange. Did any of you guys see a puff of stuff in the water around either of the stars at any point? Who knows maybe little babies will just pop up one day.You guys will definetaly have to sell me a couple if so. LOL. I just wish it were easier to keep the little niderian babies alive so that we could propigate these things. Anyways awesome find!!!! And to you star fish, try to keep that business under the sand. For the sake of the children, jeeze!

This might be too big, but I will have a 90g here real soon. I am setting up a 210g and am no longer going to need the 90g. It comes with a black stand and black custom built hood for your custom lighting. I use 2x 400w metal halides and 4x 110w vho which work great. It also comes with the overflow box, so all you need to get started is the lighting and a sump. The tank and stand are made by all glass. I prefer a modern all black look myself which is what this system is done in. If you are intersted let me know. I am asking $700, but am flexible. Take a look at the pictures under member tanks of it. Its awesome. Here is a link for you. http://www.pnwmas.org/forums/showthread.php?t=2224

Thanks guys, I checked with him today. I think I might just try and check craigslist and look around for a bit. Jason can get a great deal for me if that fails. I have a week or so to look, so hopefully something will turn up if not I am going to have Jason grab me one. Should probably just get it from him accept the funds are getting low and hopefully I can find something for around $300.

Hello everyone, I am looking to purchase a chiller for my new 210 gallon tank. I just got the stand all built and am working on teh plumbing and need to get a chiller so I can plumb it all in. If anyone has one in the 1/4-1/2hp range that they are looking to get rid of let me know. I don't have a ton of money, but know that these things aren't cheap. Thanks for your help and interest. Garrett garrettm85@hotmail.com

Really good start going there. I wouldn't worry too much about the anemonie. Just make sure he doesn't find his way over to the maxi jet on the back. :( Probably wont be too much of an issue, I just have seen a few get sucked in through the intake. NICE TANK!!!

[language filter], those are some really great photos of the OCA and the Oregon coast in general!!!

Thats a great deal and would work very nice for your system. I would likely still save up a few more dollars and stick with the Metal Halides though if you plan on keeping clams or really start getting into sps. You will most definately see the difference in color and effect. There really is no comparison. Look at several tanks for yourself and see what you like. Read the books and check out articles. Most of the research that I have done have lead me to conclude that to properly emulate the sun in a reef system, the closest thing we can get to mother nature is Metal Halide lighting. You will also find that in hard corals the best growth is achieved in general using Metal Halides. For cost effectiveness and to spare yourself a few skin burns you might want to go with t5's, but for true brilliance and coral growth, go with the Metal Halides. Of course if you are only keeping softies, there is no reason to have Metal Halides over t5's. I gues it all depends on what you think you are ultimately going to be most interested in keeping. Metal Halides will handle them all.

If you are going to get into halides, I have an extra dual ballast pfo 400 watt mogal system. Its what most of us in the hobby keeping sps and clams use, but for a 55 gallon tank I would probably go with either 175 watts or 250 watts. You would need to place the 400 watt lamps slightly higher than normal if you want to use those. Send me a pm if you are interested. Good luck and welcome to reefing.

Very nice, very nice. I cant wait to see what it looks like all stocked up! Keep us updated.

If you are interested in selling just the tank, let me know. I need a new, larger tank and already have a stand for a 180. Thanks

This is the most beautiful queen trigger I have ever seen. It does kind of scare the crap out of me! If I had the tank for it I wouldn't even think twice about picking this lady up. Plus you could probably just thow in your leftovers and she would be perfectly content, bones and all!