AlanM August 31, 2013 Share August 31, 2013 Yeah, I probably will. I want to set up a fuge and kind of didn't want to get it all over the sump and into the skimmer intakes and stuff. I may try to drill the tank I have for the fuge tomorrow so I can put it in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime August 31, 2013 Share August 31, 2013 Yeah, I probably will. I want to set up a fuge and kind of didn't want to get it all over the sump and into the skimmer intakes and stuff. I may try to drill the tank I have for the fuge tomorrow so I can put it in there. I use an egg crate divide, but you could easily make an egg crate box as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonloco August 31, 2013 Share August 31, 2013 I have a bottle of Dr. Tims in my fridge, exp date is Mar 14, if you need it and can make it down to Manassas, your welcome to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtsusc83 August 31, 2013 Author Share August 31, 2013 You folks are all funny! My 90 day clock is up late november so got a ways to go! I wonder who will cave in first. Londonloco, I may take you up on that offer. Maybe I can see your tank in person! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonloco August 31, 2013 Share August 31, 2013 Not much to see but snails and white rocks, but your welcome to drop by. Pm'd about the dr tims.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef August 31, 2013 Share August 31, 2013 Love me some dr. Tim's...talk about jump starting your cycle...not to sound crazy but I don't think I have ever waited 90 days...maybe 30 or so... ..always just too excited..and I have always added a lot of live rock..but I do really like the idea behind it, and have Tony's book which really outlines and makes sense but... I'm an instant gratification kind of person,lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djplus1 August 31, 2013 Share August 31, 2013 Not a thing, but here is the second suggested step, if you're going the 90 day route. For best results, it is advisable to run your circulation pump, protein skimmer and activated carbon, and to keep the lights off during this process. However, there are 100 ways to skin a cat. Is your "90day route" fish related? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime August 31, 2013 Share August 31, 2013 Is your "90day route" fish related? Yes. For the sole reason of fish. I'm looking to add about $800 of livestock, so yes, for pods, and all the other good stuff . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djplus1 August 31, 2013 Share August 31, 2013 Yes. For the sole reason of fish. I'm looking to add about $800 of livestock, so yes, for pods, and all the other good stuff . This is a frag tank. I may or may not add fish ever, but certainly not in the near future. I just want someplace to dump coral, and if I can do it sooner than I had initially thought, the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattiejay6 September 1, 2013 Share September 1, 2013 Cycle started 9/1/13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtsusc83 September 1, 2013 Author Share September 1, 2013 Was at Quantum Reef today to pick up my salt. Great stuff! And tempting. Mattiejay, are you following the 90 day regimen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtsusc83 September 1, 2013 Author Share September 1, 2013 I kept the lights on my tank and it looks like the diatom bloom has started. Anyone remember when theirs started? I am six days into my cycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattiejay6 September 1, 2013 Share September 1, 2013 Yes. I have a QT set up right now for a couple fish and inverts this way when my cycle is done I have a couple fish out of QT to put in there. 60 days of lights out and 30 days of full tank running like normal then add my fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami September 2, 2013 Share September 2, 2013 Back to the corals question that I missed : You can add them, but remember, while some can prey on the pod population, corals benefit from suspended fish waste. So, focusing your effort on building, growing and maintaining a healthy bacteria and pod population are the first steps that Tony was recommending. Sent from my phone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonloco September 9, 2013 Share September 9, 2013 Just ordered Tony's book.....ya'll talked me into it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef September 9, 2013 Share September 9, 2013 It's great Loni! I love it, though the 90 day thing ain't my thing,lol Now back to the OP,lol hey.. What did you decide with the fuge? Did ya drill it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattiejay6 September 9, 2013 Share September 9, 2013 Apparently Tony's book is selling out according to advanced aquarist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami September 9, 2013 Share September 9, 2013 Apparently Tony's book is selling out according to advanced aquarist True statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime September 9, 2013 Share September 9, 2013 I was wondering how Tony Vargas book was considered "selling out" all morning. But you mean the actual COPIES are selling out, not the content. Oh English, you're such a funny language. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattiejay6 September 10, 2013 Share September 10, 2013 Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattiejay6 September 11, 2013 Share September 11, 2013 Is this the right book? http://www.amazon.com/Coral-Reef-Aquarium-Completion-Oceonographic/dp/1883693306 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef September 11, 2013 Share September 11, 2013 Yes! Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattiejay6 September 11, 2013 Share September 11, 2013 Ordered from premium aquatics gotta build up receipts for raffles and I really wanted this book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtsusc83 September 12, 2013 Author Share September 12, 2013 I might break down too and buy the book in lieu of other stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astroboy September 13, 2013 Share September 13, 2013 I recall Julian Sprung mentioning at a WAMAS meeting a year or two ago that he put old sand and alot of live rock from one tank into a new one, and the new one didn't cycle at all. Am I correct in that? I'm setting up a 90 gallon and for a number of reasons I'm hoping that with alot of live sand and more or less live rock from my 30 gallon I won't have to wait 90 days.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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