29 gallon coral reef move.

[Sniperhank]

I like the hole. I make them in my rock for frag plugs with a diamond boring bit. Pretty neat.

 

[Bdonaldson]

I like the hole. I make them in my rock for frag plugs with a diamond boring bit. Pretty neat.

Thanks Hank. Good idea about drilling the rock to put in the frag plugs. Do you use that bit in a regular drill?

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[Sniperhank]

Yes I do. It is just a small 12 volt battery powered one.

 

[Bdonaldson]

Ok thanks i will have to get me one of those bits.

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[Bdonaldson]

First testing shows spike may be on downward slope.

Ammonia = .25
Nitrate = 5.0
Nitrite = .25
P.H. = 8.0
K.H. = 9 = 161.1
Calcium = 27 = 540
Phosphate = .25
Salinity = 1.024





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[Bdonaldson]

Happy Halloween to all.

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[Bdonaldson]

I like the hole. I make them in my rock for frag plugs with a diamond boring bit. Pretty neat.

Hank could you post a picture of the diamond boring bit you use. Thanks.

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[Sniperhank]

Quick look but this looks like it.
http://m.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-1-2-in-Diamond-Drill-Bit-RD-71104/202528417


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[Bdonaldson]

Thank you Hank.

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[Bdonaldson]

My tank is finished cycling finally. I will do a water change later today and add the sand and order my clean up crew. Here are my test results.
Ammonia = 0
Nitrate = 0
Nitrite = 0
Ph = 8.2
Kh = 9 = 161.1
Calcium = 480
Phosphate = 0
Salinity = 1.22
Once i do the water change the salinity should be 1.24


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[paul87]

Very cool! Cant wait to see it fill up.

 

[Bdonaldson]

Thanks. I will probably start adding some corals next weekend.

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[Bdonaldson]

Have to fill my RODI reservoir to make my saltwater. Thought I had some in there but when i checked it was darn near empty. OK, so no water change today. Filling the reservoir as we speak.

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[Bdonaldson]

RODI water is ready. I have to pump this water upstairs to my tank. I was planning on using clear vynil hose. I will probably need 40 ft. Not sure if this is the best method does anyone else use this method? or any suggestions would be helpful.

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[Bdonaldson]

Meant to say saltwater is ready.

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[Bdonaldson]

Did my pwc. Found out that my container i was using to mix my salt water in was leaking. Now in the markey for a new container. What do you all use to mix your saltwater in?

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[SeanMonster]

I use a Brut (Rubbermaid) trash can. You can get them food grade.


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[Bdonaldson]

Thanks Sean. I was using a cheap trash can. I guess the salt caused it to leak.

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[SeanMonster]

The Rubbermaid seems to be a little "beefier". I've had the same can for the last 4 years without issue.


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[Bdonaldson]

Thanks Sean, i will look into getting a couple.

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