400g to 1000g journey begins

[Lesley]

Thanks guys

 

[Janci]

Hi Lesley. Tank looks beautiful as always.
Could you give a little more information how you set up the auto water change system with the Spectra Litre metre?
Many use their apex or other system, but I guess yours is set up different?

 

[Lesley]

Hi Lesley. Tank looks beautiful as always.
Could you give a little more information how you set up the auto water change system with the Spectra Litre metre?
Many use their apex or other system, but I guess yours is set up different?

Firstly thank you

The litre metre is a stand alone medical grade dosing pump
It literally is one button set
I put in the amount of water I want chadged at 30lts and it automatically divides that into how many ml needs removing
It removes the requested amount 150x every 24hrs
So eg 20ltrs is approx 230ml every 10 mins for 24hrs
It uses 6mm john guest rodi line
We have it plumbed up the internal wall down drain for waste & out 2000ltr storage (50ft Away) through roof cavity & back down wall into sump
So it pumps 230ml out and 5 mins later pumps 230ml back in
It can run dry without issue , has level safety " things" so if water too low or too high will switch off
Can change from 1lt to 99 ltrs in any 24hrs

Hope this helps

 

[Lesley]

Hi Lesley. Tank looks beautiful as always.
Could you give a little more information how you set up the auto water change system with the Spectra Litre metre?
Many use their apex or other system, but I guess yours is set up different?

 

[Janci]

Thanks you for the explanation. I read that these SpectraPure pumps have no problem to pump over long distances, to and from the tank.
I would have at least 20m between the tank and the rodi station.
I like to size of the litermeter.

 

[renato120]

Awesome! Fishes look happy with all this space!

 

[reefguyty]

What a dream set-up! Have you noticed much of a difference in coral growth using natural sea water vs using salt mix and rodi?

 

[Lesley]

Awesome! Fishes look happy with all this space!

Thank you

 

[Lesley]

What a dream set-up! Have you noticed much of a difference in coral growth using natural sea water vs using salt mix and rodi?

I was a total beginner when mixing my own so had very easy corals
So that would be unfair of me to answer that
But I have had amazing success with sps growth & colour
But it may be that I am a better reef keeper now too
Lol

 

[tcarter1936]

I was a total beginner when mixing my own so had very easy corals
So that would be unfair of me to answer that
But I have had amazing success with sps growth & colour
But it may be that I am a better reef keeper now too
Lol

Looking amazing

 

[Lesley]

It's a dark day for me
When my tank burst & I lost so much
I honestly thought that was going to be my worst day reefing ever !

But unfortunately this is now the most gut wrenching post I will ever have to make

14 weeks ago my husband of 31yrs married 39yrs together woke up and suddenly realised he didn't love me anymore
So I've left the home and had visitation with the tank twice a week since
We have decided it's not able to be reconciled so this weekend all my stock will be sold
Tank emptied and broken down for sale
I Am distraught beyond belief
In 3 months I've lost my
Home. My husband & now my tank
I hope even though I won't have my tank I will still be an active helpful & useful member of this group
I have made some wonderful friends
I might not have a tank anymore but I still have the knowledge or I at least pretend too

So if I am a bit grumpy for a while you know why , please forgive me in advance

I hope when I have a permanent home to have a tank again but that will be a long time

I am gutted
It was never able to reach its potential
Thanks guys

 

[MarylandTang]

@Lesley - I am so sorry to hear that - what a loss all around. Take the time and do whatever you need to do for you. Rebuilding from any kind of loss takes time - but we will still be here for you whenever you need.

 

[tj w]

@Lesley, I am so sorry to hear of this. I don't have the words to express my sorrow for you right now. I can't imagine. Thank you for being a vital part of this community and I hope life brings you to a better place a lot sooner than later.

 

[Fudsey]

@Lesley sorry to hear this. I know you'll land on your feet and will be back at some point. Thanks for sharing your tank

 

[Antics]

It's very sad to see such a great build end in such a terrible way.

I hope you bounce back quickly. I can't imagine being in that position.

 

[NewSaltWaterGuy]

@Lesley
May this comment bring you happiness;
Your journal is a book. And it should be written in pages and be published, I just read all 13 pages of this journal and it was... Beyond fantastic, super informative... Its just unspeakable, or in this case un-type-able.
As others have comment its a very mood swing journal, even you can feel the emotions! happiness, "what just happened-ness", etc.
And it is sad that it has to end this way.
But there is good; you have learned everything you need to learn for this hobby of reef keeping in order to do this again, weather you do this next week or in 5 years. You know how, and that's what you learned from all this.

Good wishes to you and prayers,
Nate

 

[najer]

So sorry to hear this, you have the memories and pictures to retain, I hope your new horizons appear soon.

 

[Janci]

Wow Lesley.
To read such a post is never expected and even when we only "know" each other from a couple of posts or threads, it also strucks in the deepest of our heart.
Nothing compared with what you must feel and go through.
Wishing you lots of love and all the best.

 

[brotherd]

It's a dark day for me
When my tank burst & I lost so much
I honestly thought that was going to be my worst day reefing ever !

But unfortunately this is now the most gut wrenching post I will ever have to make

14 weeks ago my husband of 31yrs married 39yrs together woke up and suddenly realised he didn't love me anymore
So I've left the home and had visitation with the tank twice a week since
We have decided it's not able to be reconciled so this weekend all my stock will be sold
Tank emptied and broken down for sale
I Am distraught beyond belief
In 3 months I've lost my
Home. My husband & now my tank
I hope even though I won't have my tank I will still be an active helpful & useful member of this group
I have made some wonderful friends
I might not have a tank anymore but I still have the knowledge or I at least pretend too

So if I am a bit grumpy for a while you know why , please forgive me in advance

I hope when I have a permanent home to have a tank again but that will be a long time

I am gutted
It was never able to reach its potential
Thanks guys

Brutal. Just...brutal

 

[Ortho281]

So sorry Lesley! Your story has been an inspiration to many! Wishing you the best!