[MeuserReef]

:needpics:



Sounds like things are maturing nicely! Hopefully the weather will hold as Friday approaches.

 

[AnotherMeuser]

i just knew it would be you to bust out the squirrl on me LOL!!
visually nothings changed so if you want pics just look @ the last FTS and imagine sand covering the bottom 2" of my rocks...LOL(dang koralias)

 

[MeuserReef]

You say:

(dang koralias)

I say:

(dang sand)

Worry not, you will have some pics to take this weekend, so long as weather permits.

 

[AnotherMeuser]

yep sure will

 

[AnotherMeuser]

just ordered my GFO reactor

 

[MeuserReef]

just ordered my GFO reactor

I would suggest installing a "T" off of our return pump to provide flow to the GFO reactor. Install a ball (or gate) valve to regulate the flow and you will be good.

And, for future reference, you will save yourself some serious cash over the long run by purchasing you GFO HERE.

Might as well get those test kits while you are on there too.

 

[Loverotties]

A gate valve is better for small adjustment and a ball is better for all other stuff.

 

[MeuserReef]

A gate valve is better for small adjustment and a ball is better for all other stuff.

Correct. You can even go a step further by using a gate valve AND a ball valve run in series. This allows you to use the ball valve to shut off the reactor during cleaning/refill without having to "dial in" the flow once you reconnect it. This allows you leave the gate valve set to the desired flow rate that you want going through the reactor.

I will soon be re-doing some of my sump area plumbing and will be incorporating 2 valves on each reactor line.

Because I use a siphon overflow setup, If I dont dial my reactors back in just right, I throw off the flow rate going into the display, which either equates to a slurping siphon, or too much water in the non-siphon overflow pipe.

 

[AnotherMeuser]

i have a seperate small rio800 im gonna use for it and damper it down

 

[MeuserReef]

i have a seperate small rio800 im gonna use for it and damper it down

I would still look into using some of the main pumps flow. Reduced electrical consumption and reduces heat.

 

[AnotherMeuser]

I would still look into using some of the main pumps flow. Reduced electrical consumption and reduces heat.

true, i want to get that loop outa my return line but that involves moving the tank to undo the strap that secures it to the stand..i dont want the return out of action or fresh pvc glue if i cut it in place and redo it...the seperate pumps gonna have to do till i move,(ima make up the parts a few days before) and get it the way i want it, well shoulda had it in the first place...dam u hindsight!

 

[AnotherMeuser]

new pics and new goodies!! all water params are good to go!
first off a current FTS

next up is some polyps i got today, not sure what kind but i like them(they are a really brilliant green, and are pissed off after they got moved)

next up is the sps frag i got, again not sure what it is, i forgot what the LFS guy told me it was

another shot of it

and another, and help IDing it would be great!

and i feel bad for this unfortunate turbo snail, cant seem to get away from this aptasia..

 

[AnotherMeuser]

i havent taken pics of the GSP frag i got also...the guy i get my stuff from hooks me up, they have a deal (5 for $39.99, all kinds of types of frags) and he gives me 7 for $39.99...im not complaining!!! also i replaced that ******* damsel and got more totaka rock (they arent running out anytime soon)....all in all a good day @ the LFS!

 

[Fat Tony]

Everything looks good! I am thinking that the SPS frag is an Acropora Tricolor of some sort...

 

[AnotherMeuser]

i like it whatever it is

 

[AnotherMeuser]

i hope its gonna be ok with my lights, i have 2 54w T5HO's and its like 3-4" down directly under the 10k bulb

 

[Fat Tony]

Should be fine It may even bleach a bit... start it out low and move it higher in the tank incrementally.

 

[AnotherMeuser]

it was under MH @ the LFS in the frag tank, should i take it deeper still?

 

[Fat Tony]

Yeah I woul as it is a little browned out now

 

[chrisd]

looks like acro, matt i like the rock work