Hey I'm Rachel, but you can call me FishTankFace.

[rhostam]

Welcome to R2R! FishTankFace is much better than TaserFace.

 

[Fish Tank Face]

Hello and welcome Rachel ( fish tank face ) hope all is well and hope you get great enjoyment from your new tank

Thanks!

 

[Fish Tank Face]

Welcome to R2R! You already got it wet eh? Was it a trial run or do you already have your scape set up? I'm afraid we are gonna have to insist on some pics!

Haha, yeah I just finished filling it last week. My water pressure is abysmal, so it took days to make enough water to mix! Ended up being fine, because I noodled with the scape for faaarrrr too long. I'll look through my pics and start that thread.:-D

 

[Mr Cypher]

Welcome yo love my WB tank good luck!!

 

[PeterC99]

You look a lot more like a Rachel…

 

[Fish Tank Face]

Welcome to R2R! FishTankFace is much better than TaserFace.

Hahah... hey thanks!

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R Rachel. Waterbox are great tanks. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[Schraufabagel]

 

[atomos]

 

[Bato367]

Haha, yeah I just finished filling it last week. My water pressure is abysmal, so it took days to make enough water to mix! Ended up being fine, because I noodled with the scape for faaarrrr too long. I'll look through my pics and start that thread.:-D

You may have to add a booster pump...Never used one but I know they sell them.

 

[Fish Tank Face]

You may have to add a booster pump...Never used one but I know they sell them.

I think you’re right. I was looking at them online the other day. I might try moving the unit to a different pipe, and if that doesn’t do the trick then I’ll have to go the booster route. I’m so bad with plumbing - I wish it made more sense to me!

 

[Rmckoy]

Haha, yeah I just finished filling it last week. My water pressure is abysmal, so it took days to make enough water to mix! Ended up being fine, because I noodled with the scape for faaarrrr too long. I'll look through my pics and start that thread.:-D

Is there a pressure gauge on your rodi unit ?
On mine between 40-80 is the green section ( generally with new filters it runs around 60psi

 

[Bato367]

I think you’re right. I was looking at them online the other day. I might try moving the unit to a different pipe, and if that doesn’t do the trick then I’ll have to go the booster route. I’m so bad with plumbing - I wish it made more sense to me!

A local hardware should have a water pressure gauge for a few bucks to check your pressure. A different water supply (pipe) will likely be the same pressure as any other in the home. Once you confirm your supply pressure, and refer to your RO/DI manual, you will know right away if you need a booster or not.

 

[tharbin]

A local hardware should have a water pressure gauge for a few bucks to check your pressure. A different water supply (pipe) will likely be the same pressure as any other in the home. Once you confirm your supply pressure, and refer to your RO/DI manual, you will know right away if you need a booster or not.

+1

 

[Bato367]

Forgot to mention, you may consult with a plumber also. It's possible your home already has a pressure reducing valve installed somewhere and it is turned down. It could be as simple as having a plumber dial the pressure up.

 

[ProxyAquarist]

Hey everyone! I've lurked these threads on and off for years but finally made an account.... I just purchased my first "big girl reef tank" from Waterbox last month ... I've been in this hobby for 8 years, but I've always been very low-tech. I know I'm going to have lots of questions with my new setup and I hope I can lean on some of you for help. ....

Welcome to R2R !

It is so nice to see someone smiling in 2022 ! You are obviously thrilled with your new tank.

Your prior experience will be a big asset as you start this project. I am sure the intelligent and knowledgeable members here will be glad to help.

Best wishes for your new project and 2022,
Jim

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[Sean_B]

 

[Fish Tank Face]

Welcome to R2R !

It is so nice to see someone smiling in 2022 ! You are obviously thrilled with your new tank.

Your prior experience will be a big asset as you start this project. I am sure the intelligent and knowledgeable members here will be glad to help.

Best wishes for your new project and 2022,
Jim

Thank you!

 

[Fish Think Pink]

Hey everyone! I've lurked these threads on and off for years but finally made an account. I have a 14g biocube running for the past 8 years (and a 1 year old 125g planted freshwater). BUT, I just purchased my first "big girl reef tank" from Waterbox last month -- a 145g -- and I'm exited to share some of the build!

I've been in this hobby for 8 years, but I've always been very low-tech. I know I'm going to have lots of questions with my new setup and I hope I can lean on some of you for help. Thanks for reading!

Hi Rachel and Welcome! I'm Lisa. Glad you joined.

Have you considered starting your build thread? I found its a great place to document my tank's evolution for myself. I started tank first then joined, so I'm still finding myself going back collecting pictures & updating historically as well as current state. Once you create your first post in your thread and link it to your account, they will give you build badge (look left, under my ID)

This is a good reference book type online article I still review:

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

This article was sponsored by @MarineDepot at www.marinedepot.com. Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean, but it is no...

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