What could possibly change in 10 years?

[Waters]

Yes this new shallow sand bed when they say shallow what is that inch or less?

Yes....shallow is normally less than an inch while deep is usually more than 4 inches.

 

[cracker]

Some Folks go bare with no sand at all.

 

[Benny Morosco]

Some Folks go bare with no sand at all.

In a display tank ? Wow just seems like a weird look

 

[cracker]

2 differing schools there The bare bottom (BB) peeps like the ease of maintenance . One of my tanks are BB The other school are for the more natural look. They can look pretty good!
Anybody have a nice BB pic?

 

[Benny Morosco]

Now with less live rock available cycling a tank seems like a challenge! I will use live sand and has anyone used the shrimp method for starting the cycle?

 

[Clinton]

Now with less live rock available cycling a tank seems like a challenge! I will use live sand and has anyone used the shrimp method for starting the cycle?

Put it in cheese cloth for easy removal! I ghost fed my tank with live rock, and added live bacteria. Cycled extremely fast. With the bottle of live bacteria I never got any heavy spikes, but still waited 3 months to add fish.

 

[Clinton]

Put it in cheese cloth for easy removal! I ghost fed my tank with live rock, and added live bacteria. Cycled extremely fast. With the bottle of live bacteria I never got any heavy spikes, but still waited 3 months to add fish.

When I say with live rock, I mean very little of it. Most of my rock was dry to start with. Find someone near by with a large fuge and ask them to cure your rock for you ;)

 

[Benny Morosco]

When I say with live rock, I mean very little of it. Most of my rock was dry to start with. Find someone near by with a large fuge and ask them to cure your rock for you ;)

I am setting up a new tank prob getting the rock from brs

 

[Chuk]

Now with less live rock available cycling a tank seems like a challenge! I will use live sand and has anyone used the shrimp method for starting the cycle?

I still use the shrimp method. At least I did 2 years ago when I restarted. A gfci trip while we were on vacation just wiped me completely out and when I restart in the fall I’ll do the same thing.

 

[cracker]

I use the shrimp method when I have the time withdry base & some live rock. I use a "little" piece now

 

[Benny Morosco]

Ok everyone so far the shopping list or I should say the shipment list is as follows!!

Red Sea Reefer 170
Bubble Magnus Curve
Aqua-illumination AI Prime HD and Mount
Ecotech marine Vectra S1
Ecotech Marine MP10WQD
Red Sea coral Pro salt
Neptune System Apex WiFi Control System
Neptune System Apex WXM Module
RO/DI System

Thats everything I have ordered so far!!! LOL

 

[Benny Morosco]

I use the shrimp method when I have the time withdry base & some live rock. I use a "little" piece now

What do you mean little piece? Shrimp or live rock?

 

[cracker]

Hi Benny, You don't really need a big shrimp to kick off the cycle. Go too big , the thing can stink up the house ! Just a piece will work & baybe placed in a mesh bag or even a section of panty hose. This way You can get it out with out disintegrating.

 

[Benny Morosco]

Hi Benny, You don't really need a big shrimp to kick off the cycle. Go too big , the thing can stink up the house ! Just a piece will work & baybe placed in a mesh bag or even a section of panty hose. This way You can get it out with out disintegrating.

Thank you

 

[Javier Leon]

I think in ten years from now, testing will be a thing of the past and calibrating also will be a thing of the past, will be very nice if we have an equipment that will test and recycle the reagents and never need calibration as the ones today. I know for sure the future of this hobby never looks more brilliant and enjoyable.

 

[vetteguy53081]

I see more automation and water quality tools in use and making this hobby yet easier to manage.

 

[ajm83]

Ok everyone so far the shopping list or I should say the shipment list is as follows!!

Red Sea Reefer 170
Bubble Magnus Curve
Aqua-illumination AI Prime HD and Mount
Ecotech marine Vectra S1
Ecotech Marine MP10WQD
Red Sea coral Pro salt
Neptune System Apex WiFi Control System
Neptune System Apex WXM Module
RO/DI System

Thats everything I have ordered so far!!! LOL

If this is a coral tank you might want to consider returning the prime and getting something a bit more powerful.

I'm using a hydra 26hd (which is basically two prime hd stick together) on a much smaller tank (85 litre) and it's about right.

However if you can't return it, you can always add one or two more primes in future and they will link together and run the same programme. [emoji41]

 

[jabberwock]

I am a reef noob. I used Dr Tims ammonia source to start my cycle. 32 gal biocube, 40 lbs of live sand, 25 pounds of reef saver dry rock, aqua vitro bacteria, tank cycled in 9 days. Dr Tims was cheap, easy, and CLEAN!

 

[Elude82]

A Lot has changed.

 

[Elude82]

Welcome back.
I’d add an Auto Top-Off System to that list.
The ease of use and maintenance, is worth every penny.