New Tank, Lighting, Sump pics - Aquarium Advice

Hara · 02-19-2003, 11:14 PM

Here it is...cycling 70 lbs of rock...ammonia at zero, nitrites off the chart..sure wish it would move along. We do have diatoms now though so we must be moving in the right direction.

How does the water level in the sump look to you guys...It is right at the
height of the baffle.

michealprater · 02-19-2003, 11:16 PM

Wow, that black substrate does look cool. I bet it will look awesome with some clams on it.

Anemoneman · 02-19-2003, 11:18 PM

Looks great! That black sand is really something. 70# of LR looks puny in your humongous tank.

Hara · 02-19-2003, 11:36 PM

yeah, the rock looks almost non existant, luckily we have 90 lbs in the 150 to move over.

roadster3043 · 02-20-2003, 03:04 AM

Greetings.

What are you using for and in the sump?

fishfreek · 02-20-2003, 09:37 AM

Water level looks fine. The key is that it not be injecting air into the tank and that it hold all the water from a back syphon when the pump is powered down.

Anemoneman · 02-20-2003, 11:27 AM

Hara, one question. Do you plan on keeping your lights that high all the time or was that just for the pic?

Hara · 02-20-2003, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anemoneman

Hara, one question. Do you plan on keeping your lights that high all the time or was that just for the pic?

The aqualine buschke manual said to keep it at least 12 inches above the water line, right now it is 10 inches from water, 8 inches from the glass.

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadster3043

What are you using for and in the sump

Right now there are 2 jars of miracle mud plus one bag of sand on the refugium side and 2 jars of macromedia on the pump side. Have a few small branches of caulerpa in the mud, will add more plants as I can find them.

Casie · 02-20-2003, 05:01 PM

Looking g00d!

I have some red tang's heaven algea growing nicely, and some chaetomorphae coming in tomorrow from Richard Durso that I can share with you, Hara. =)

02-19-2003, 11:14 PM	#1
Hara Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 6,867 Images: 33	New Tank, Lighting, Sump pics Here it is...cycling 70 lbs of rock...ammonia at zero, nitrites off the chart..sure wish it would move along. We do have diatoms now though so we must be moving in the right direction. How does the water level in the sump look to you guys...It is right at the height of the baffle. __________________ ~~~~~Hara~~~~~~ View My Tanks Visit FantasyReef.com's Databases!

02-19-2003, 11:18 PM	#3
Anemoneman Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Posts: 1,001 Images: 16	Looks great! That black sand is really something. 70# of LR looks puny in your humongous tank. __________________ Mark

02-19-2003, 11:36 PM	#4
Hara Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 6,867 Images: 33	yeah, the rock looks almost non existant, luckily we have 90 lbs in the 150 to move over. __________________ ~~~~~Hara~~~~~~ View My Tanks Visit FantasyReef.com's Databases!

02-20-2003, 03:04 AM	#5
roadster3043 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Caguas, PR Posts: 134 Images: 2	Greetings. What are you using for and in the sump? __________________ -- Take care. JuanMa

02-20-2003, 09:37 AM	#6
fishfreek Aquarium Advice FINatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 971 Images: 82	Water level looks fine. The key is that it not be injecting air into the tank and that it hold all the water from a back syphon when the pump is powered down. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

02-19-2003, 11:16 PM	#2
michealprater Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Highland , IL Posts: 2,029 Images: 1	Wow, that black substrate does look cool. I bet it will look awesome with some clams on it.

02-20-2003, 11:27 AM	#7
Anemoneman Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Posts: 1,001 Images: 16	Hara, one question. Do you plan on keeping your lights that high all the time or was that just for the pic? __________________ Mark

02-20-2003, 05:01 PM	#9
Casie Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Louisiana Posts: 22	Looking g00d! I have some red tang's heaven algea growing nicely, and some chaetomorphae coming in tomorrow from Richard Durso that I can share with you, Hara. =) __________________ Casies Reef Encounter!

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Update: Sump Pics	Serpentman	Saltwater & Reef - Getting Started	16	05-02-2006 09:10 PM
pics of planted tank lighting system	ct67_72	Freshwater & Brackish - Planted Tanks	7	04-06-2006 11:29 PM
Pics of the old tank, question on lighting for new	zuzecawi	Saltwater Reef Aquaria	5	03-18-2006 12:37 PM
New sump (pics)	Brisc0	DIY Projects	5	08-05-2004 01:08 PM
Sump Done Finally (pics)	sumphead	DIY Projects	21	01-28-2004 12:57 AM