Canreef Aquatics Bulletin Board

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Posted By gridley

Thanks for the encouragement. Yes, we are going...

Thanks for the encouragement. Yes, we are going to go with an auto top off, and I am trying to think through how I'll make it work. I looked at your tank journal and it looks like everything for...

Forum: Reef

05-06-2012, 02:16 AM

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Posted By gridley

I forgot to mention that the tank came with three...

I forgot to mention that the tank came with three Hydor powerheads - I don;t know what model they are as that information is unreadable.

Forum: Reef

05-06-2012, 02:14 AM

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Posted By gridley

Our tank is drilled from a sump - it is 37"x15"....

Our tank is drilled from a sump - it is 37"x15". We have already decided to go with RODI water - purchased a Vertex yesterday. We will put in a skimmer - not sure which one yet. We will go with LED...

Forum: Reef

05-05-2012, 10:52 PM

Replies: 7

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Posted By gridley

First Tank: livestock advice needed

My wife and I are putting together our first tank (90G). Our desire is to have a mixed reef tank. The paint is drying on the new stand I built and we are still putting everything together so it will...

Forum: Tank Journal

05-05-2012, 04:45 PM

Replies: 163

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Posted By gridley

Thanks for the compliment re: the stand. I went...

Thanks for the compliment re: the stand. I went out this morning to inpsect the pain and can now declare it complete! (except for painting side B of the doors - that will be complete later today.
...

Forum: Tank Journal

05-05-2012, 01:53 AM

Replies: 163

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Posted By gridley

Another day of progress! I was able to...

Another day of progress!

I was able to spend a fair bit of time today on the tank project. The stand will be completed by late tonight with three coats of paint. The frame has a 2x4 frame, 3/4"...

Forum: Tank Journal

05-04-2012, 03:07 PM

Replies: 163

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Posted By gridley

Thanks - I appreciate knowing that. We were...

Thanks - I appreciate knowing that. We were thinking about using the water for my wifes repitiles - this is good to know.

Forum: Tank Journal

05-04-2012, 04:44 AM

Replies: 163

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Posted By gridley

Advice needed - live rock

We are finally making some progress! I was able to spend a few hours today on the stand and the construction is finished - pictures coming tomorrow. Tomorrow I will do a final sanding and start the...

Forum: Tank Journal

05-02-2012, 04:19 AM

Replies: 86

185g Deep Reef Build

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Posted By gridley

This is looking very impressive!

This is looking very impressive!

Forum: Tank Journal

04-29-2012, 04:07 AM

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Posted By gridley

Working Slowly

Not much has happened since our last post a few weeks ago. I haven't had much time to work on the new tank stand, but it is slowly coming. I really hope that by next weekend we will be able to finish...

Forum: Tank Journal

04-27-2012, 04:31 AM

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Subman's Jump into the big leagues (225g)

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Posted By gridley

Your lighting, with the frame you built looks...

Your lighting, with the frame you built looks very impressive. I'm now trying to talk Deborah into letting me do something similare so that I don't have to take the time to build a canopy :)

Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum

04-25-2012, 03:50 PM

Replies: 9

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Posted By gridley

Thanks very much. I appreciate your thought as...

Thanks very much. I appreciate your thought as mine is also a 90G. Out of courisoity, what modle of Bubble Kin Skimer do you have - my wife and I are liely going shopping on Friday for one. Also...

Forum: Tank Journal

04-25-2012, 03:46 PM

Replies: 243

Subman's Jump into the big leagues (225g)

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Posted By gridley

As I was looking at all the equipment you have in...

As I was looking at all the equipment you have in your electical box (and it looks impressive!) I was wondering if you have any ventelation to disperse the heat, or is there so little heat that it is...

Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum

04-25-2012, 02:56 AM

Replies: 9

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Posted By gridley

Thank you to everyone for your advice and help.

Thank you to everyone for your advice and help.

Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum

04-23-2012, 05:13 PM

Replies: 9

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Posted By gridley

Thanks - now to show more of my lack of knoweldge...

Thanks - now to show more of my lack of knoweldge - do you know whether this turbo twist is inline, sump or hang one? What ar ethe advantages / disadvantages of the various kinds? Thanks

Forum: Tank Journal

04-23-2012, 04:17 AM

Replies: 243

Subman's Jump into the big leagues (225g)

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Posted By gridley

That is looking very nice - I like the...

That is looking very nice - I like the compartment on the side for your electical equipment. Well done.

Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum

04-23-2012, 04:10 AM

Replies: 9

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Posted By gridley

Advice please -re: value of UV steralizer

We are in the process of setting up our first reef tank (90G). I am in the process of building a stand and so are a ways from having the tank up and running. However, a freind who has recently shut...

Forum: Tank Journal

04-20-2012, 09:11 PM

Replies: 116

Madmak's 200G Reef Build

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Posted By gridley

Your whole set up is looking good. Great job!

Your whole set up is looking good. Great job!

Forum: Reef

04-20-2012, 05:19 AM

Replies: 3

Things about liverock I didn't know

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Posted By gridley

Thank you for this - it is a help as I am...

Thank you for this - it is a help as I am learning.

Forum: DIY

04-18-2012, 06:32 PM

Replies: 13

Views: 4,311

Posted By gridley

Thanks for all the great suggestions and help....

Thanks for all the great suggestions and help. This has helped me as I think through how to build it. I hope to buy the supplies on Friday and begin the construction. Unfortaintly I have meetings...

Forum: DIY

04-18-2012, 06:20 PM

Replies: 13

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Posted By gridley

I like the look and idea of this "finger duct" -...

I like the look and idea of this "finger duct" - where did you buy it from?

Forum: DIY

04-18-2012, 06:19 PM

Replies: 13

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Posted By gridley

I certainly agree - in fact that is ther reason...

I certainly agree - in fact that is ther reason for the new stand. We purchased our tank and stand used - the stand looks good - but it is MDF. I did build an internal frame which helped me be a bit...

Forum: DIY

04-18-2012, 02:02 AM

Replies: 13

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Posted By gridley

Thanks very much - these are excellent resources!

Thanks very much - these are excellent resources!

Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum

04-18-2012, 12:51 AM

Replies: 4

Newbie Question - skimmer suggestions for 90G

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Posted By gridley

Thanks for the help - this gives me a place to...

Thanks for the help - this gives me a place to start . . .

Forum: DIY

04-17-2012, 11:39 PM

Replies: 13