st9z June 30, 2008 Author Share June 30, 2008 The cycle is caused by die-off on the live rock. Yes, you need heaters and powerheads for your liverock - the bacteria on the rock is hearty, but requires you to maintain temperature and flow. If you keep the rock from being out of the water for very long then you should not have a cycle since you'll prevent any die-off on the rock. Cool thanks Brian! One more question: I notice some ppl have a inlet with a filter sock for the water that is coming in from the overflow. Do you think that is necessary? If so, where can I buy one locally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonkadawg June 30, 2008 Share June 30, 2008 (edited) One more question: I notice some ppl have a inlet with a filter sock for the water that is coming in from the overflow. Do you think that is necessary? If so, where can I buy one locally? it's another form of mechanical filtration. Is it required? No. Does it help? Yes. But it is one more thing to keep up with - keeping them clean, buying new ones, etc, etc... I've seen them at Marine Scene and I'm sure most other LFS will have them. Edited June 30, 2008 by tonkadawg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Ward June 30, 2008 Share June 30, 2008 Cool thanks Brian! One more question: I notice some ppl have a inlet with a filter sock for the water that is coming in from the overflow. Do you think that is necessary? If so, where can I buy one locally? Niki, Buy them online. At the very least, buy the socks online. I've seen them in LFS for $5-$12 each. Online in bulk you can get them down to about $2 ea. I've seen the brackets in BRK and I think NAGA built the ones that I have right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st9z July 3, 2008 Author Share July 3, 2008 Sighs I started setting up the new tank since Monday and so far it has been problems after problems. Grrr I blame bad planning. Day 1 Sump won't fit inside the stand, so I took the easy way and saw the heck out of the center brace, only to find out it is needed. Grrr Day 2 Replace center brace with a new one. Add more water only to find out I still need even more water Day 3 Filled the water in my overflow to test out the piping and it started leaking a little! Had to run to HD to buy a washer, more hosing, and hose clamp. Finally today is Day 4 Going to get water so I could fill up the sump and test the skimmer and return pump. Hopefully today is the day the tank will be running smoothly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st9z July 10, 2008 Author Share July 10, 2008 Boy well here is an update More problems occurred for our wonderfully losing patience protagonist . The return pipe did not fit the Mag 7 but fit the nozzle that runs back into the tank (i hope that made some sense) I had to make another run to HD to find a converter. Only to find out they dont carry the size i needed So when in doubt use the guy said to use a hose clamp, that would tighten around the mag 7, I hope this doesnt screw me over in the future Finally hooked everything up and it started running yippee only to find out the skimmer didnt work I was playing around with the sedra pump and plumbing for an hour and was about to give up, until my dad had a not so brillant idea of taking it out while running the pump (disaster in the making). Only by lifting it out of the water he somehow activated the pump to flow inside the chamber and Yreka it worked! Now with every story there always some sadness. Here are a list of stuff that died during the transfer - hammer coral - blue tort - midas blenny (Goodbye Bloo ) - clam - MIA rhodactis superman mushroom - green neon toadstool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmward99 July 10, 2008 Share July 10, 2008 (edited) St9z the tank looks nice so far.I really like the black paint.It looks brand new. Also Did you say you had 2 mermaids? (Painting with my girlfriends) Edited July 10, 2008 by dmward99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st9z July 14, 2008 Author Share July 14, 2008 Some new pics of the tank Left Side Right SIde Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLazar July 14, 2008 Share July 14, 2008 Niki, You amaze me! The tank looks awesome. Thanks for the updated pictures. Maureen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st9z September 17, 2008 Author Share September 17, 2008 Updates for Aug08 Some new coral additions Blue Xenia Neon Toadstool Palm Trees One death in the family RIP Freddie Full Tank Shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbuf September 17, 2008 Share September 17, 2008 I really like the two island look. That toadstool lookslike its gotten pretty big. That's the piece you got from me right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st9z September 17, 2008 Author Share September 17, 2008 I really like the two island look. That toadstool lookslike its gotten pretty big. That's the piece you got from me right? Unfortunately the one you gave me blew away. BTW do u know why sometimes the polyps retract for days and days at a time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbuf September 17, 2008 Share September 17, 2008 Unfortunately the one you gave me blew away. BTW do u know why sometimes the polyps retract for days and days at a time? I wished I knew the answer to that question. I'm convinved that my hermit crabs take nibbles out of them and make them retract for a little while. Can't say for sure though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st9z September 18, 2008 Author Share September 18, 2008 weird... i wonder if anybody else experience irregular polyp closing for the neon toadstool Anyone wants to chime in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoozilla September 18, 2008 Share September 18, 2008 weird... i wonder if anybody else experience irregular polyp closing for the neon toadstool Anyone wants to chime in? Happens to my neon toadstool periodically. It retracts its polyps and forms a waxy film which it sheds/sloughs off. Can stay in this state for a few days. Some believe that it's a way for the Sarcs to prevent nuisance algae from growing on it. A very natural behavior. I expedite this process by providing adequate flow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDiver September 18, 2008 Share September 18, 2008 the tank is looking awesome Niki..those cloves open up real nice.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st9z September 18, 2008 Author Share September 18, 2008 the tank is looking awesome Niki..those cloves open up real nice.. Thanks! It is a very neat coral and I already have little polyps sprouting all over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st9z November 12, 2008 Author Share November 12, 2008 Updates for the month of Aug and Oct...a couple of new additions and lots of growth since July. Also bought a new camera which makes taking tank picture soo much more prettier and realistic looking. I am still working out the kinks though New Additions Steveoutlaw's clam 2 Lyretail Anthias gift for my mom's bday Green Bali slimer Unkown SPS frags AOG Full tank shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbuf November 12, 2008 Share November 12, 2008 Coming along nicely. Keep up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoothtriqueter November 12, 2008 Share November 12, 2008 Tank looks very nice. Keep up the work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnguyen4007 November 12, 2008 Share November 12, 2008 I just now got caught up in your thread. WOW. Looks like you had quite an experience. Unless you're one of those folks like Dan who are extremely mechanically inclined, you're bound to encounter set back along the way in getting your tank up and running. Even with my 30 gal tank set up, I had lots of problem along the way too. Luckily, YBeNormal was nearby so he was able to help me out especially in the plumbing area. Your tank is looking very awesome now. I am very impress with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schulzjp November 12, 2008 Share November 12, 2008 Your latest FTS looks great! BTW, are you still using 4 T5s? Do you not have a fuge on your tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st9z November 12, 2008 Author Share November 12, 2008 Thank you everybody. The tank is coming along very nicely. I was surprising seeing the first tank shot from Aug and then looking at it now, the tank is purpling up and growing at a good rate. I just now got caught up in your thread. WOW. Looks like you had quite an experience. Unless you're one of those folks like Dan who are extremely mechanically inclined, you're bound to encounter set back along the way in getting your tank up and running. Even with my 30 gal tank set up, I had lots of problem along the way too. Luckily, YBeNormal was nearby so he was able to help me out especially in the plumbing area. Your tank is looking very awesome now. I am very impress with it. I know what you mean. I was fearing mechancial break downs even with the 55 gallon. Luckily most of the set backs that i encounter was during the 1st week with the tank. Had pipe leaking, things not fitting in properly, a couple corals and fish die from the move. So far...knock on wood...everything else has been running smoothly. Your latest FTS looks great! BTW, are you still using 4 T5s? Do you not have a fuge on your tank? Hey Jason! Thanks you very much! The lightning are 4 T5's and I have a 2.5 gallon hang on back CPR refugium. I wish I could make money as fast as the algae are growing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capsfan November 12, 2008 Share November 12, 2008 You have an awesome tank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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