JoeDaddy

Heads up for people wanting special grade sand. It's currently on sale and in stock at Petco. https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/caribsea-arag-alive-special-grade-sand-20-lbs-3027321

I've created a new tank build but it's on Reef2reef. I wanted to share with WAMAS members as well. I'm not sure the value of keeping two Build pages but I could make one here as well if sending a ling out is not allowed. Thanks. https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/joedaddy’s-innovative-marine-sr-80-build.934065/ ~ Joe

Looking good George! I’m almost to the point where I’m going to add water to the tank you upgraded from.

Sounds exciting! Can’t wait to see the set up. Did you buy the FIJI sump as well? I was trying to figure out if the Klir rollers fit in the sock holder. What lights are you going to pair it with? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Did you end up buying one? I’m seriously contemplating the 76 shallow ext package. The sump is better than RSM or Waterbox. The plumbing is also standard vs Metric. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Try this one... https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/any-one-have-an-opinion-on-the-large-fiji-cube-tanks.666283/post-7533287 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I've seen favorable reviews at reef2reef.com.

Nice! I’m about to get my Red Sea Max 250 going after 10 years. This is good inspiration.

Thanks for all the replies. I ended up using a smaller drill bit and going about 1/2 way through then swapping to the proper size hole saw. Using this method, I was able to get through 2 1/4" down through the base board and ply wood. I now have 2 nice size holes for my plumbing. Will take pics once it's all done.

Anyone know where I can buy some wood boring drill bits that are 1 3/4" and 1 1/8"? The only caveat is that I am drilling through the floor through a 2x4 stud and floor so they need to be kinda long. The ones at Home Depot and Lowes have drill bits that can't go too deep and the ones that can go deep are only up to 1".

Is there a local store where I can buy spa flex tubing? Has anyone bought some and have some spare they want to get rid of? Looking for 1" or 1.5". Thanks

Heh! I with Lanman! It must have been cool though.

I found a 7 mos old one on Craigslist for $700. It's in good shape. I'll be buying it from him on Saturday and post some pics.

Anyone have any experience with them? I'm contemplating buying a Red Sea Max from them.

Thanks for the input. I found the reefsanctuary.com and saw others happy with theirs also. I guess it's all about convenience vs modding vs size. I'm able to get a new one for $1500 so I'm contemplating it.

Anyone know anybody with one of these bad boys? I'm looking to switch to an AIO.

Thanks for all of the help. I noticed you didn't drill your 55. What are you using to make water go to the pump? An overflow would be limited somewhat. Thanks

I'd like to convert my existing 55 Gallon to a refugium. I've seen a few members actually do it and was wondering any good recommendations on baffle placement. A couple of other questions: 1) Where is a good place to buy acrylic thick enough and silicone that's aquarium safe? 2) Anyone know a good place to get my tank drilled for 2" hole? I'd like this hole to go to the pump. Thanks! ~Joe

Hi Tom, I guess I need more patience and wanted to phase out the Bioballs but I couldn't help myself! Here's an update though; when I got home there was new growth as I tried to clean up the existing algae last night. However, all of the corals looks healthier and vibrant with color! I need to check my nitrate levels but removing the balls and putting the phosphate and the new sponge seemed to have even made my water less yellowish and somewhat more clearer. I'll check the water levels and post them here later.

Hi Spykey, there are a couple down there: Congressional and Aquarium One. I actually only been to Aquarium One and they have a decent selection of items. If you wanted to take a 20 minuted drive, there's Mr. Coral in Fredericksburg. They have plenty of corals and always willing to make a deal. ~JoeDAddy

Thanks for all of the comments and suggestions. I have a 55 Gallon with a 3" sandbed and about 75+ lbs worth of live rock. After much deliberation, I decided to turn my Amiracle SL-50 into a sump. I removed all of the bioballs (since I thought my live rock can handle the change) and in the first chamber moved my skimmer and used the second chamber as the return. I also did a 10% water change, changed the sponge and installed a phosphate filter. I'll give updates today when I get home to see if it has improved.

Thanks, I definitely plan on coming back. Did you ever do the drawing for the 75 Gallon Bow? Also, I left you my name and number to price out a reef ready, stand, canopy AGA or Oceanic 60x24x24 or 60x18x24 aquarium. Give me a buzz when you get a chance. Thanks

I started to get either Diatom or Cyanobacteria. I have a protein skimmer and perform 20% weekly water changes with RODI water. I have hermits, cerith snails, necessarius snails and a few turbo snails. They seem to get eaten overnight when I wake up in the morning but when I come back to work they are back! After reading a few websites, it was recommended that additional skimming is needed or that the Bioballs, Sponges and other filter media in my Wet/Dry is causing the growth. Any thoughts on just dumping the bioballs and removing the sponge in my Wet/Dry and completely using the Berlin method and merely skimming in the sump? ~JoeDAddy

I took the trek out there on Saturday with my wife and baby. Both Sonny and Brian (I think those are the right names) were both friendly and helpful. Sonny worked with me on a couple of Corals and even gave me a little discount. In the end I bought a good piece of coral, a couple of frags, some snails and since I had a jersey on, even got a free hermit crab. I was a disappointment that didn't have what they had on their website for a particular fish (I was looking for a Flame Angel) considering they had a buy one get one free sale. Sonny explained that he hadn't updated the website but planned to soon. However, all in all it was worth the road trip.