Third time better be the charm

[Stang67]

Only things not hooked up yet are the heater with inkbird and the sicce sdc return. I think I am going to keep the return hooked up to Alexa. I like the voice control ability. Esp since I tend to miss place my phone. If I need to shut of the return I just tell her to do it. The heater I will set up this afternoon. Then it's some cord management and we are done. Following @JoJosReef to see how he hooks up the new Minnow to feed his tank and then that will be my next step. Or maybe the Sole or regular single doser not sure which will be the best option.

 

[Stang67]

Lunar eclipse last night and no sleep after. Weather was phenomenal today so worked outside for a few hours after work. Then hit up a fish fry for dinner. Mire outside deck time with a cup of tea and now enjoying the view of the tank. Good day today.

 

[MrsBugmaster]

You’re really going all high tech.

 

[Stang67]

All the red lights were flashing and beeping at me this am. I have an alarm set for when the ato doesn't go for over 5 hrs. Will need to fix that.

 

[Stang67]

It's about time. Not my favorite but hey the ads should be good.

 

[907_Reefer]

:face-with-rolling-eyes: :face-with-hand-over-mouth:

 

[Stang67]

:face-with-rolling-eyes: :face-with-hand-over-mouth:

Did you watch the Dale Jr download w/ Edward's? Got pretty deep.

 

[Stang67]

My favorite LFS has moved. I find myself unsupervised yet again on Saturday. Do I go to check out the new digs and get some cuc, or stay home resist the temptation of a quoy Parrot and order the cuc online? They also have freshwater so there is additional temptation possible.

 

[Fish Styx]

My favorite LFS has moved. I find myself unsupervised yet again on Saturday. Do I go to check out the new digs and get some cuc, or stay home resist the temptation of a quoy Parrot and order the cuc online? They also have freshwater so there is additional temptation possible.

 

[Slocke]

My favorite LFS has moved. I find myself unsupervised yet again on Saturday. Do I go to check out the new digs and get some cuc, or stay home resist the temptation of a quoy Parrot and order the cuc online? They also have freshwater so there is additional temptation possible.

 

[Goaway]

Just remember @Stang67 the red guy on the right shoulder is telling you not to go.

 

[907_Reefer]

Did you watch the Dale Jr download w/ Edward's? Got pretty deep.

Watched the first half last night but started late, planning to finish tonight..

Love me some Dale :D

 

[Projects with Sam]

My favorite LFS has moved. I find myself unsupervised yet again on Saturday. Do I go to check out the new digs and get some cuc, or stay home resist the temptation of a quoy Parrot and order the cuc online? They also have freshwater so there is additional temptation possible.

after trying bumblebee snails from several places around me and having few survive, I've resorted to a Reef Cleaners order. Arriving Tuesday I think.

SKU​	Qty​	Product Name​
LA9QZI​	15​	Bumble Bee Snail​
JH1QZC​	35​	Dwarf Cerith​
JG3QZG​	10​	Nerite Snail​
LA5QZG​	5​	Ox Tongue Nerite​
BD1QZN​	1​	Peppermint Shrimp​
BB1QZC​	30​	Zig Zag Periwinkles​
LN1QZG​	10​	Astraea Snails​

I have no idea what I'm doing.

 

[Stang67]

I got my bumble bee snails from Tidal garden. At the time they had them in stock and they were the cheapest. Was able to pick up. Now I'm looking at jest some generic stuff for the 180g. Ordered some PNS to hopefully battle down my nitrates and phosphates. Next option is a bigger skimmer. $$$$

 

[MrsBugmaster]

I got my bumble bee snails from Tidal garden. At the time they had them in stock and they were the cheapest. Was able to pick up. Now I'm looking at jest some generic stuff for the 180g. Ordered some PNS to hopefully battle down my nitrates and phosphates. Next option is a bigger skimmer. $$$$

Can’t go wrong with an Octopus skimmer. Love mine. Had it on the 180 and still kicking butt on the 270.

 

[Projects with Sam]

I'm saving up for a Reefer 900 DC... sometimes people buy big then want to get out fast.

 

[Fish Styx]

I got my bumble bee snails from Tidal garden. At the time they had them in stock and they were the cheapest. Was able to pick up. Now I'm looking at jest some generic stuff for the 180g. Ordered some PNS to hopefully battle down my nitrates and phosphates. Next option is a bigger skimmer. $$$$

Check out Dalua. I have the GW-17 on my 180 and absolutely love it. Their Great white pump line is impressive- I currently run their largest as my return. They are work horses.

Edit: I'm also happy to walk you through the modifications that I made. @Projects with Sam helped design, and subsequently create, a carbon filter skimmer cap for filtering stink and, more importantly, stray ozone. He also made a recirculating version of it, too.

 

[Stang67]

Can’t go wrong with an Octopus skimmer. Love mine. Had it on the 180 and still kicking butt on the 270.

Which model do you have? There is a guy selling a Bubble Magus Curve 9+ Elite that would likely work and the $$ is right.

 

[MrsBugmaster]

Which model do you have? There is a guy selling a Bubble Magus Curve 9+ Elite that would likely work and the $$ is right.

I have an Octopus Elite 200 INT with DC pump. I bought in 2014 and replaced only the controller one time. Otherwise no problems. It’s a beast, yes it’s more expensive but to me well worth it. (Back then I bought it new for $577)

 

[MrsBugmaster]

It consistently pulls dark nasty smelling skimmate