Sdot, you've got me looking at these Advanced Acrylic sumps and I'm thinking this REF#S150 model would fit in my stand perfectly. If I get out the PVC cutter and start chopping pipes off I could make this work...
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How long is your media lasting you? As far as I know its similar to our medical grade co2 absorbent like you'd see at anesthesia stations. They don't last long! What kind of turnover are you experiencing in your tank? I don't have a pH monitor for my tank but I'm always wondering what its sitting at.
How long is your media lasting you? As far as I know its similar to our medical grade co2 absorbent like you'd see at anesthesia stations. They don't last long! What kind of turnover are you experiencing in your tank? I don't have a pH monitor for my tank but I'm always wondering what its sitting at.
Thanks bro! Still have lots of work however..... most of my attention is on the Magnificent anemone.Reef is looking awesome bro!
Same story hereI have a 60gal. My pH was sitting at 7.8-7.95 before scrubbing, now it’s at 8-8.15...
Media exhaustion primarily depends on how much CO2 you have in the room. I live in a newer, well-sealed home, so my ambient CO2 is pretty high. That being said, I’ve been running my first load of soda lime for nine days and it’s still going strong. It looks like it’s about 80% saturated at this point.
They are amazing!! Well built and nice looking. The separate fuge is a game changer for me.. I can literally dial how much or little i want to use it. And because its controlled via a gate valve taking it offline, for feeding, maintenance or whatever is painless.Sdot, you've got me looking at these Advanced Acrylic sumps and I'm thinking this REF#S150 model would fit in my stand perfectly. If I get out the PVC cutter and start chopping pipes off I could make this work...
Thanks bro... really appreciate you going through and reading my journey. Tips: dry fit as much as possible and make sure you really really glue and check all the joints. I had to cut out my manifold because it was leaking and that's no fun once the tank is up and running. By extra pieces....seriously you will thank me later. lastly use this opportunity to plan and use this forum as a sounding board.... people are really helpful here.Incredible system. I just read through the entire thread as I am waiting on a 48” 120G Miracles tank and Advanced Acrylics PVC sump combo. I went with a 30” sump and 10” fuge. The sump is larger than the largest system I’ve kept previously Haha And like you it will be my first time plumbing. Do you have any plumbing suggestions now having used the systems for a few months? Thanks,
Hey thanks for tagging along. I appreciate all of the kind words, and it has been a journey!!Beautiful, Beautiful Tank! Enjoyed reading through your build thread so much! Keep up the good work!
Thanks bro... that can be difficult, what I find solves that issue is having pumps on the opposing side move water in a manner that causes the current to crash into each other. That pretty much eliminates most if not all dead spots, I think that's also part of the success with acro's as well. My goal is to make sure their polyps are moving most of the time.Great tank and nice aquascape. Im finding difficulty placing powerheads in my tank. The low lying rock structure is where its at!
Very nice system!Thanks bro... that can be difficult, what I find solves that issue is having pumps on the opposing side move water in a manner that causes the current to crash into each other. That pretty much eliminates most if not all dead spots, I think that's also part of the success with acro's as well. My goal is to make sure their polyps are moving most of the time.
Thanks brother... its coming along.Thanks For the update! Looking Great!
Yes sir...it was water from a LFS, I distill my own water at this point and it working pretty dang good. I am still dosing sodium nitrates...that's working great as well. I think I have lost a couple of years worrying about my Mag Anemone.... but the colors....WOW. The camera doesn't do it any justice.... its deep purple with pastel blue tips. I got waaaay more than I bargained for...and thanks to @ca1ore I still have it...I thought it was dead during the 1st few days of treatment, and was going to throw it out......sigh.I might have missed the post, but did you find the source of tin? Are you still dosing NO3? The tank could use a few more fish instead . Joking.. kinda. Tank looks great! The Mag looks way better, amazing nem sometimes I wish I got one instead of a gig.
Yes sir...it was water from a LFS, I distill my own water at this point and it working pretty dang good. I am still dosing sodium nitrates...that's working great as well. I think I have lost a couple of years worrying about my Mag Anemone.... but the colors....WOW. The camera doesn't do it any justice.... its deep purple with pastel blue tips. I got waaaay more than I bargained for...and thanks to @ca1ore I still have it...I thought it was dead during the 1st few days of treatment, and was going to throw it out......sigh.