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Hey everyone found an amazing deal on a 54 corner tank. Just getting around to setting it up. They gave me a ton of extras. I'm just sitting through everything and they included a Neptune systems. aquacontroller 2 I know this model is a bit old but would love some feedback or HELP!! Lol if...

Thank you so much. I’m waiting for my filters for my RODI I picked up. Can I use non Ro water to rinse?

Ok will do. So I should bail on the bleach method I was thinking about? I want to make sure I’m starting with a clean slate.

Hi everyone just looking for some guidance. Never worked with dry rock before to start a reef tank. I picked up some dry rock that was out of another tank. Rock is pretty clean and does not have any visible issues or old hitchhikers. Should I bleach prior to cycling? Or just start the cycle...

Hey everyone. What is the best method of storage for rodi water? I've seen alot of people using brute garbage cans or glass aquariums. Is this the preferred method so not to have any tds added back into the water from a cheap garbage can?

Hey everyone I am closely monitoring my water paremeters adding my first ever coral. I am having a slight phosphate issue that is causing a roadblock. Phosphate levels are at .25 prior to running phosban. Trying to trace where they are coming from I tested my pure rodi water that is in my...

Just a quick update. Took my platform apart made longer legs so it was only sitting in 8 inches of water and it works perfectly now. So if anyone is running a deltec sc1455 make sure it is not in water over 8 inches even though manufacturer says that is within parameters. I found a couple...

Couple more days. This is my first attempt at a reef setup. Not sure how I am going to start stocking yet. Most likely this weekend I will start.

One more question. If my tank is cycled but have no live stock should I just turn the skimmer off till I start producing bio load?

Yeah I am having trouble with Google pics. I will give the skimmer some more time to break in. I am getting lots of flow from the pump. Once I get some waste in there I will post how it's doing. Thanks

http://https://goo.gl/photos/6X3cLzyoAstmDJY48 Let me try that again.

Okay I guess that is where the test and tune come into play. I have been in the hobby for quite a few years and I can't remember having this much difficulty setting up a new skimmer where I can't get the foam high enough in the skimmer to even come close to reaching the cup at the skimmers...

Thanks Greg so once I get some organic waste going and I am still having this issue I will look into it further. But do you think I will be okay running the skimmer without the Venturi line regulater/ ball valve.

would it be best if I shut the skimmer off till I run the tank for a few weeks? There are trace amounts of nitrate in the water but extremely low. About 10 ppm. I just figured I could get the skimmer tuned. I think I am just getting a little to antsy. But when I noticed the regulater valve...

Hello all. Setting up my 93 gallon cube tank and I am having some skimmer issues. I picked up a used deltec sc1455 skimmer which was working perfectly in another display tank. Set in in my sump on an egg crate platform in just under 9 inches of water which is in the parameters of the skimmer as...

Hello everyone. I currently have a 92 gallon corner tank that we are not 100 percent happy with. We decided to purchase a new 93 gallon rimless cube. I want to make sure I do this right. Current setup is crushed coral substrate with live rock and purified tap water. When we change tanks we will...

Hi I just purchased a marine land 93 gallon cube aquarium. I am very excited to get started but I am having an issue finding a good sump and skimmer combo. The stand that this comes with only has 23.5 inches of clearence on the inside. Only sump I have laying around is a pro clear aquatics model...

I really appreciate the help and advice I will get this going today. I will keep you posted on the results.

Thanks reefing madness. So 1ml per day for 5 days? And I am using a syringe to slow drip it in to the water is this the proper method?

Yes everybody in the tank is showing zero signs of distress. I almost thought the test kit could be bad but I think that is unlikely. I started my vodka dosing this afternoon and will check my filter for waste. I will continue with the daily water changes.

Thank you I am going to pick up some distilled vodka. Very useful article and seems to have some major benefits other then nitrate and phosphate control. I will keep everyone posted on the status

Yes I agree that ppm are higher then 160 since I have done so many water changes. I just am not sure where the nitrates are coming from. I do not over feed. I am not sure if I shouldn't get rid of the fluval canister and drill tank for a sump. Never had this problem before. I am not familiar...

Hey everyone I posted a couple weeks ago after moving an existing tank and having high nitrate levels after the move. It is now 2 weeks later and nitrates are still 160ppm. So her goes. 92 gallon corner tank 70lbs of live rock and 1 inch of live gravel. Using fluval fx5 filter and a hob protein...

Thank you so much for the info. I kind of had to hear that from someone else. I will continue with larger water changes and monitor multiple times a day.

Hi everyone. Been a while since I last posted anything but need some advice. Recently purchased a 92 gallon corner that is fowlr plus a couple snails and starfish. This was an existing up and running tank that has been established for 2 years. For the transport I packed live rock in a bucket...