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Thanks Jake, got that covered...just waiting on the temp to come up an the salt to mix good, just added the salt this morning.

Well, just an update on the tank....I finally finished "cycling" the tank,I thought....my Nitrates were still at 100!!!, so I started dosing Vodka to lower them...well that turned into a Bacteria Bloom that I currently have. Monkiboy was nice enought to come up with a 175 gallon water container, so I am just about ready to change out approx 240 gallons of water...should be doing it either tomorrow night or Sat, just depends on the temp of the water. I'm hoping that will get them under control.

The gasket should be on the "wet side" or inside the container.

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Thanks all.....I am not in a hurry, AT ALL. I guess when I saw the bacteria bloom, I kinda freaked out a bit. I have no problem not touching the tank right now, just letting it cycle, but I want to make sure what I have done and what I am still doing is the right thing. I am going to throw a couple of water changes in there. I have taken the GFO off line for right now (but will still test and watch them) I will continue to dose carbon. I will take a powerhead and keep blowing the bacteria bloom off the rocks so they can go into the skimmer and be reduced. If I am missing anything, please chime in.

That is exactly what I'm looking for! I am going to measure the space and get back with you later on this evening....Thks PM Sent

Do you have any pics of it or a link I can look at. I might just take you up on that offer of borrowing it. Will you be around tonight after 9, or is that going to be too late?

Yea, That seems to be the way I'm going to have to go Tom. Now I just need some larger water containers.

I have the Reef Octopuss 5000 XRO internal skimmer....I am trying to keep this tank as simple as possible. KISS This is my first venture into Carbon Dosing, so I'm learning as I go...I do not want DSB, nor do I want a fuge that house one. I run a barebottom tank now on my 90 system with great results, so I was hoping to do the same on my 300.

I'm in the market for a few water storage containers (beside Brute trashcans) approx 50-75 gallons. Any suggestions? Locally?

Thanks Tony...I will be doing some major water changes tonight and tomorrow!

I was just on RC, the guys name is Tom, his screen name is TMZ... http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2134105

I just set up my 300dd about 3 weeks ago....I started with bare BRS Eco rock, dosed Dr Tims ALL IN ONE followed with his Ammonia chloride (2oz) My ammonia finally came down to 0 about 5 days ago. My Nitrites are at 0, my Nitrates are at 100! I did a couple of 30 gallon water changes, but they had no effect on the Nitrates!...so I started dosing Vodka. I started with 1.4ml for the first 4 days and now I'm on day 5. Last night I turned the lights on the tanks (i have had them off for the last 5 days, I have nothing in the tank except rock) I have white stringy like stuff all over the rock! Is this a bacteria bloom? do I need to do anything since I have no living animals in the tank? Is this normal? Any help would be great.

Just a matter of time before they will be gone. I have not been back there in years, and have no plans of ever returning.

That is going to fit just fine there ! Looks cleaner already! I'm jealous that you get to have the space behind the wall as your "fish room".

Great! Now get that sucker running!!!!!

Just kidding Eric....just bust'n your chops! You were there for my move and I really appreciated it! Sorry Ron, he just dont like you as much! lol

Eric, Your sister sure moves alot ........

If anyone is coming from the Woodbridge area (Hoadly Rd) I have 4 suction cups. If you could come and grab them, that would help greatly! I will be at work, but I will leave them where you can get them, either from my wife or someones else. Call me directly, 240-375-5228. Ron also knows how to get in touch with me.

cool !

The reason Im asking about running the swabbie, is if your not going to run a swabbie with your locker, your skimmer will not be as effective unless you plan on cleaning it on a regular basis (every 4-5 days). If your NOT running the swabbie with your skimmer, then the need for a locker, In my opinion, is a waste of money, because you still have to clean the skimmer every 4-5 days, which defeats the whole purpose of getting a locker.

Gotcha....so your running the Swabbie also?

Just curious about the skimmate...Do you need that for a 90 gallon? I'm curious....

oh boy....It is Valentines Day.....!

Welcome. I sent you a PM (private message)