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03-08-2009, 10:04 AM
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Plankton
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 12
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First Reef tank
Alright, I am tired of the boring freshwater stuff and my son has decided he needs to "find nemo".
So I have started a reef tank. I have built the cabinet, bought a 125 gallon tank and refugium. Here is what I have so far.
So here are a few questions
How much damage is the refugium going to do to the wood of the cabinet? Should I use some water seal on the inside? How much power will the system use?
Thanks for helping
I will continue to add pics as I build
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03-08-2009, 10:50 AM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 511
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After the minor flood I just had yesterday, I'd recommend treating the wood on the floor of the cabinet if it's not already. Nice looking sump you have, by the way
How long do you think it will be until you add water?
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03-08-2009, 10:55 AM
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I've got the REEF rash!
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 33,775
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I also think you should treat the wood and for the amount of electricity you'll use it depends on pumps heaters and lights(but I'd say have at least to 20 amp circuits).
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03-08-2009, 05:50 PM
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Keeper of the Kracken
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Martin, SC
Posts: 11,407
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 Welcome to TRT!!!
That is going to be one nice looking setup. Just remember to take your time with it and research before you buy.  |
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03-10-2009, 08:21 AM
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Plankton
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DaytonaJoe
After the minor flood I just had yesterday, I'd recommend treating the wood on the floor of the cabinet if it's not already. Nice looking sump you have, by the way
How long do you think it will be until you add water?
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04-05-2009, 10:01 AM
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Plankton
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 12
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Updating of the tank
We have water. And man is it loud. Now I have to build the top cabinet.
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05-10-2009, 10:49 AM
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Plankton
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 12
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Ready I think
After much problem solving I think I am finally ready for water and live rock.
I have a question though. What does "live rock" live on. It doesn't need lighting and it only needs a skimmer, so what sustains it?
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05-10-2009, 10:56 AM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Mesa Az
Posts: 177
Reviews: 21
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That is some beautiful cabinetry... Nice setup too... Good Luck.... Patience is hard but well worth it.
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05-10-2009, 10:58 AM
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Biker Reefer
Join Date: May 2008
Location: North Western PA
Posts: 686
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chemist
I have a question though. What does "live rock" live on. It doesn't need lighting and it only needs a skimmer, so what sustains it?
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The actual rock itself is not alive, but all the organisms and goodys leaving within the rock. Its, sustaind through the nutrients in your water, That is why it becomes a "natural filtration system". If your starting with your tank and rock only run the skimmer and let the rock "cook" it will go through a cylcle which you can monitor through water testing. Do not add any livestock untill this cycle is complete.
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05-11-2009, 06:49 AM
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Keeper of the Kracken
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Martin, SC
Posts: 11,407
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That looks great! Congrats!
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05-12-2009, 12:22 AM
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Plankton
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 12
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here it is
Rock and water
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05-12-2009, 01:38 AM
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The Ninja MOD
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Planet P.....Why Me?
Posts: 13,622
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Looks nice! When you say its loud are you referring to the overflow or the sump noise??
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05-12-2009, 08:09 PM
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Keeper of the Kracken
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Martin, SC
Posts: 11,407
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Looks like a very nice bunch of rock as well.
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05-23-2009, 10:06 AM
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Plankton
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 12
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Update
Apparently 87 degrees is too warm for snails so I will be installing a chiller today. I built a "gurgler" to keep the drain noise down and that seemed to work.
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05-23-2009, 12:18 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 107
Reviews: 17
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Did you make the sump yourself or is it something that you purchased? Set up looks great.
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