Back to the Nano. My SPS dominant 22 gallon Fiji Cube (some LPS)

[Rennurdoar]

I do get spoiled living next to the ocean. Heading down to get some water now. But I do also make my own water. I built a 8 stage RODI system that would give me 150g+ if I needed it. but it is just really nice to fill a 5 gallon jug in less than 20 mins (temp depending) The NSW near me has a bit of extra things a my mix does not. For eg; it has a some phosphates (There are some natural heat vents nearby that has something to do with it) and no nitrates and on my 40 it seems my phosphates are always low so I can add that without raising nitrates.
I am grateful for where I live and like I said spoiled.

I live close to the ocean also. About a 30 minute drive, you're probably on the water? I am there a lot. I've always thought about bringing water back to put in the tank.

 

[steveschuerger]

I live near the coast, but there’s nowhere near enough that I’d trust even if I had a car.

 

[steveschuerger]

Prelim rock is in. Taking a break to contemplate changes before sand goes in.

 

[CodyBot]

 

[steveschuerger]

Yep. We’re definitely getting another furball. Really miss her.

 

[CodyBot]

Yep. We’re definitely getting another furball. Really miss her.

I’ve wanted one of these fur balls since I was a kid.

 

[steveschuerger]

Well first good stuff. Got the sand in and tank filled. And switched Nero and it’s up and running. Now for a bit of not so good. dummy me did something pretty lame. I killed my brand new return pump by forgetting that the plug was in the rear sump area. Got you beat in the I can’t believe that moment @Not woodyarmadillo . Ive got a cheapie coming tomorrow from Amazon. Also replacing the Sicce pump with a Jebao adjustable.

 

[woodyarmadillo]

Well first good stuff. Got the sand in and tank filled. And switched Nero and it’s up and running. Now for a bit of not so good. dummy me did something pretty lame. I killed my brand new return pump by forgetting that the plug was in the rear sump area. Got you beat in the I can’t believe that moment @Not woodyarmadillo . Ive got a cheapie coming tomorrow from Amazon. Also replacing the Sicce pump with a Jebao adjustable.

don’t worry I’ll be back on top in the “reefing dumb mistakes” category soon.

 

[steveschuerger]

Here’s a picture I took a few minutes ago. Even with the main pump out of action it’s clearing slowly.

 

[TangerineSpeedo]

Well first good stuff. Got the sand in and tank filled. And switched Nero and it’s up and running. Now for a bit of not so good. dummy me did something pretty lame. I killed my brand new return pump by forgetting that the plug was in the rear sump area. Got you beat in the I can’t believe that moment @Not woodyarmadillo . Ive got a cheapie coming tomorrow from Amazon. Also replacing the Sicce pump with a Jebao adjustable.

Which return pump where you using? Did it have power to it when it got wet? might be salvageable...

 

[steveschuerger]

Which return pump where you using? Did it have power to it when it got wet? might be salvageable...

Nope. Total destruction. The entire thing was in the back area. Got careless. Found a cheapie on Amazon for 16 bucks. Looking for more permanent solution . Possibly an IM branded one

 

[woodyarmadillo]

Nope. Total destruction. The entire thing was in the back area. Got careless. Found a cheapie on Amazon for 16 bucks. Looking for more permanent solution . Possibly an IM branded one

FYI the mighty jet pumps they sell are pretty great IMO. In my 14g I have it on the very lowest setting and it’s moving a lot of water.

 

[TangerineSpeedo]

I live close to the ocean also. About a 30 minute drive, you're probably on the water? I am there a lot. I've always thought about bringing water back to put in the tank.

I feel I get a lot of great benefits from ocean water. I know many in the industry use it also. Some do different things to it depending on the system they are running. Raising the salinity and alkalinity is common in our area. My friend who runs a Aquaculture hatchery for breeding mussels and oysters bleaches his water to eliminate the organics (have to because of they are meant for human consumption) then uses sodium thiosulfate to dissipate the chlorine.

 

[steveschuerger]

FYI the mighty jet pumps they sell are pretty great IMO. In my 14g I have it on the very lowest setting and it’s moving a lot of water.

I’ve had two IM tanks now. Like the Mighty Jets quite a bit.

 

[steveschuerger]

FYI the mighty jet pumps they sell are pretty great IMO. In my 14g I have it on the very lowest setting and it’s moving a lot of water.

picked this up.

 

[TangerineSpeedo]

Nope. Total destruction. The entire thing was in the back area. Got careless. Found a cheapie on Amazon for 16 bucks. Looking for more permanent solution . Possibly an IM branded one

In my fiji 10g I am running a sicce syncra .5 or a 1 I can remember. but the AC one. I am pretty happy with it. I don’t need a DC pump for such a small return pump I would just match the pump for the desired output. It is going to be a set and forget anyway. My 30L came with a mighty jet DC but if it didn’t I think I would get a Sicce Syncra for it. Now bigger pumps, That is were you get a DC advantage.

 

[woodyarmadillo]

picked this up.

Nice! So on these, they’re a little different. The outlet plug actually needs to be plugged into a wall outlet instead of being submerged in the sump area.

 

[woodyarmadillo]

 

[steveschuerger]

Nice! So on these, they’re a little different. The outlet plug actually needs to be plugged into a wall outlet instead of being submerged in the sump area.

I’ve got two of this exact model running my SR60.

 

[woodyarmadillo]

I’ve got two of this exact model running my SR60.

I know just giving you a hard time. Lol