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    Light Hight

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Kevin if it were me' date=' I would have the lighting as close as I could while still allowing myself some room for the arm in the tank and a good light spread. I think it is important to maximize the amount of lighting that is focused down on where your corals are going to be. Your reflectors will play an important roll in deciding how tall you should build your canopy as well.[/quote']

    Thanks again Garrett, and thanks everyone for you thought and experience. I have a good idea on what I am going to do... first is get a new reflector...

    Then I think I'll have the bulb about 9 inches above the water with dual exhaust fans....

    I'll post Pics to my Build thread once I get this completed(rock2)

    Light Hight

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Hey I am about to build my Canopy and thought(scratch) How High do I want it....Its going on my 75G I want to have 2 250w 20,000K MH's and 2 VHO 36" Actinic. With a 2 inch Sand Bed I will have 17 1/2 inches from Sand to top of tank..

    I was thinkin about building it so I have the MH's about 9 inches above the water line...

    Is this to close? How close can I get to the water? I know Heat is a factor......

    Thanks Guys I know you all will have some great ideas for me to chew on!

    (rock2)

    Help with Levels

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Get your alk up a bit and it will drop your calcium down a bit. It will also help you get your mag back up a bit. Other than that' date=' stats look good :)[/quote']

    Thanks Garrett(rock2)

    Where should Alk level be In You Opinion? (scratch)

    I have Baking Soda, To Dose....(clap)

    Help with Levels

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I'm hoping for some advise....

    I checked my levels just now and they ar as follows

    Nitrate--5.0

    Nitrite--0

    PH-----8.2

    Ammonia-0

    Phosphate-0

    Mag----1020

    Alk-----8

    Calc----520

    My Cal is alittle High, Not my concerne. But my Mag is Low and I just Dosed and brought it to 1200 three weeks ago.

    Is this normal? IS it normal that I would need to Dose this often?

    Any Thoughts?

    Thanks in advance.

    KevMans New 80G Build

    in Tank Threads

    Posted

    If your going for a quiet tank, you should not go with an external pump. It's hard to beat the Ehiem 1262!

     

    What are you doing for an overflow?

     

    I have two rio's that are going to go in the Sump. Both are rated at around 800 or 900 GPH. I figured it out once, but dont remember exactlly what they came out to be....

    Im going to drill the tank now. But am not sure if I want to use a intake box with a bulkhead inside to the sump. Or just go with direct bulkhead to sump....(scratch) I have to figure out what I am going to do. Im getting close to the point where I have to make a choice... I also want to build a custom sump, and a closed loop....

    I have a lot to figure out(nutty)

    How do I cure Rock

    in D.I.Y

    Posted

    Good to know , thanks.... Im bummed, everytime I add LR from somewhere I get a Algea breakout...just for about a 2 week period then it seems to die off....Anyone know why. I have a bunch of LR I perchased from Scott. But afraid to put it in.. Its been recirculating in a plastic container with Purple up and 1.025 water.

    Why am I getting these outbreaks? does anyone else get these?

    Thanks for the help...

    Brown Out....

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    (scratch)I was wondering!!! I have purchased a couple Caps that where cheap because they where browning. After putting them in my Tank the Brown has gone away and the full color has come back making them great investments.

    My Question for you all is, What caused the Browning. Is it the Zoenthalia Algae turning brown? Is there other methods other than getting them into the correct lighting....(nutty)

    Happy Turkey Day...

    KevMans New 80G Build

    in Tank Threads

    Posted

    So I will be putting another coat of stain on today.... I purchased Live Rock from Scotts tank he is taking down(thanks Scott for the great prices). And am going to start on my Light Canopy and Sump build This week... Im looking for Sump Ideas and a 900 to 1100 GPH external Pump,,ANYONE? The thing is there are a few people have to sell but I am looking for something quite.. That is the theme of this Tank....

    I have now:

    2-Internal RIO Pumps 800GPH I think.( 1on current Tank 39G)

    1- Precision Marine Venturi Skimmer( current Tank)

    1- Koralia 2 (current Tank)

    1 20 G Wet/Dry Sump.(Current Set Up-NO BIO BALLS)

    3- MH Ballests (1- 400w 20000K On Tank Now)

    2- VHO 36" Actinic(1 on Current Tank)

    I have pretty much what I need for the New Tank, But I want a new Sump. And I am going to Drill the New Tank, and Get rid of the Overflow Box.

    Im want to set it up so Bad (drooler)... Im driving my wife Nuts(nutty). But she loves it too.

    Im Off to go stain..(rock2)

    Go CHARGERS...

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