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Forum: Tank Journal 09-20-2017, 03:52 AM
Replies: 24
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Posted By scuglass
Ammonia at 0, Nitrite still above 0... Tick tock...

Ammonia at 0, Nitrite still above 0... Tick tock ...

Got the stand finalized. Or so I thought. Hinges I used weren't perfect for the application. Should get that sorted in the next few days.
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 09-13-2017, 03:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,381
Posted By scuglass
Let me know if you got my pm. Tapatalk being...

Let me know if you got my pm. Tapatalk being touchy as usual

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Forum: Marine Fish 09-10-2017, 09:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,572
Posted By scuglass
Thanks for the comments. Going from a 10 to a 20...

Thanks for the comments. Going from a 10 to a 20 has some cons for me.

-I already have some spare 10s
-not as easy to manipulate full tanks
-salt useage doubles
-more room, more stuff to store ...
Forum: Marine Fish 09-10-2017, 05:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,572
Posted By scuglass
Fish list and qt questions

Here is what I'm currently thinking for my new tank. Looking for comments on fish listed, order to add and anything I haven't thought of!

Midas blenny
Purple tilefish
White Tail Bristletooth or...
Forum: Tank Journal 09-09-2017, 06:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,722
Posted By scuglass
Following on R2R nothing short of spectacular....

Following on R2R nothing short of spectacular. Glad to see water in it!

Are you selling those frag racks?

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Forum: Tank Journal 09-04-2017, 09:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,149
Posted By scuglass
Levels as of today (day 13 with shrimp) Temp...

Levels as of today (day 13 with shrimp)
Temp 77.5 (I did add 5 gal of top off prior to testing)
Ph 8.0
Ammonia .2
Nitrite .1
Nitrate 2

Should I leave the shrimp in there or pull it out and...
Forum: Tank Journal 09-04-2017, 03:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,245
Posted By scuglass
Following along. What are your equipment plans. ...

Following along. What are your equipment plans.

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Forum: Tank Journal 09-01-2017, 10:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,149
Posted By scuglass
I used Medex which is a "water resistant" type...

I used Medex which is a "water resistant" type MDF. Ive read a hundred times youre not supposed to use MDF cause of the glues, chemicals etc but Im gonna roll the dice.

I have a piece of that...
Forum: Tank Journal 09-01-2017, 03:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,149
Posted By scuglass
Ammonia is up to .4 today nitrates still at...

Ammonia is up to .4 today nitrates still at .05... And the wait continues.

Working on the stand today, starting to take shape. Should fill and sand tomorrow and hope to paint shortly. Looking for...
Forum: Tank Journal 08-29-2017, 09:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,149
Posted By scuglass
Appreciate the comments. I was leaning towards a...

Appreciate the comments. I was leaning towards a bubble Magus skimmer but the more I read the less I want one... Not too keen on something that needs constant adjustment.

Sent from my SM-G955W...
Forum: Tank Journal 08-29-2017, 04:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,149
Posted By scuglass
Still not much activity on the chemistry front. I...

Still not much activity on the chemistry front. I think I was expecting a magic bacteria fairy to smell the bio s. No such luck.

In the meantime I've found the red sea tests to be fairly simple...
Forum: Tank Journal 08-25-2017, 05:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,149
Posted By scuglass
Could also use some advice on Tapatalk photos...

Could also use some advice on Tapatalk photos cause it's obviously not working how im doing it.

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Forum: Tank Journal 08-25-2017, 05:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,149
Posted By scuglass
Parameters after a couple days Temp 79 ...

Parameters after a couple days
Temp 79
Salinity 1.022 (at time of these tests, have brought up to 1.025)
Ph 7.6
Ammonia .2
Nitrate 0
Nitrite 0.05

Im not running a skimmer at the moment and...
Forum: Tank Journal 08-22-2017, 05:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,149
Posted By scuglass
Got things set up over the weekend. Ended up...

Got things set up over the weekend. Ended up going with a dcs 4000 for the return. 2 x 200 watt eheims for heat. Still on the lookout for a skimmer lights and powerhead.

Total volume was 90...
Forum: Tank Journal 08-10-2017, 05:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,149
Posted By scuglass
Got a 150 GPD 5 stage BRS system with booster...

Got a 150 GPD 5 stage BRS system with booster pump set up. Ran it and was getting TDS after the DI so I ordered new filters. Ordered July 24th and still waiting :twised: but looks like its finally...
Forum: Tank Journal 08-09-2017, 12:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,149
Posted By scuglass
Thanks for the advice, I'll use the mag for salt...

Thanks for the advice, I'll use the mag for salt mixing. What are the thoughts on turnover rate? Should I look for something with similar specs to the mag?

I was away on vacation for a while but...
Forum: Calgary 07-18-2017, 05:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,531
Posted By scuglass
Just throwing it out there. Any chance someone...

Just throwing it out there. Any chance someone would be willing to do a demonstration? Some ideas might be how to dip corals, what to look for after the dip / bath for fish / what to look for on fish...
Forum: Tank Journal 07-17-2017, 07:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,149
Posted By scuglass
Things are moving along. Got an old mag 12 hooked...

Things are moving along. Got an old mag 12 hooked up over the weekend to get an idea of how everything works.

I did some calculations on the head pressure. I didnt include the manifold in these...
Forum: Tank Journal 07-15-2017, 06:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,149
Posted By scuglass
Tank

Here is the tank I picked up, was told it was concept aquariums build.

Display 40 x 20 x 20 - approx 70 gallons with 5 x 10 x 28 overflow box.

Plumbing has 2 3/4 returns with manifold. 1 inch...
Forum: Tank Journal 07-15-2017, 06:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,149
Posted By scuglass
Fool me once... a comeback story

Im jumping back in for a second shot at this whole reefing thing. Started my first tank in 2005. Lost the tank after a move, sold off most of the equipment.

Plan is a mixed reef with an emphasis...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 07-11-2017, 11:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,749
Posted By scuglass
Are they wireless model? Sent from my...

Are they wireless model?

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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 07-09-2017, 10:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 19,237
Posted By scuglass
What do you have in terms of equipment. Are you...

What do you have in terms of equipment. Are you willing to part out?

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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 07-01-2017, 09:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,120
Posted By scuglass
Is the overflow in the center of the tank? ...

Is the overflow in the center of the tank?

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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 02-18-2015, 10:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 580
Posted By scuglass
Misc equipment need gone

2x175 Watt halide fixture. Canopy has seen better days, likely just parts for a retrofit. $50

4 foot tank. Starphire front pane. 18 height 24 width. 3 bulkheads fed from a coast to coast overflow....
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 09-16-2011, 09:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 852
Posted By scuglass
FS 50-60 lbs of live rock

$200 bucks or best offer. Has been "cooking" for approx a year since tank crash need it gone today if possible. (bring your own buckets)
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