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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 11-16-2010, 03:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 693
Posted By Cliff
If you ever get to Saskatoon, I have a 30 gallon...

If you ever get to Saskatoon, I have a 30 gallon sump I'm not using
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 11-15-2010, 10:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,863
Posted By Cliff
Thanks for all the responses everyone. I never...

Thanks for all the responses everyone. I never did realize this could be a matter of preference. I had tried using filter socks on my old sump to stop micro bubbles from being sucked up into the...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 11-15-2010, 01:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,863
Posted By Cliff
Filter Sock Question

Just wondering if anyone here uses filter socks in their sump. I had started using them, changing it every 3 to 4 days with a clean one, but know I’m wondering if I really need one. I’ve read some...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-14-2010, 05:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,254
Posted By Cliff
Thanks Myka. I bought the sump with the paint...

Thanks Myka. I bought the sump with the paint already on it. I was going to clean it off while waiting for the silicone to cure, but it grew on me so I desided to keep it.

I think it looks nice...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-14-2010, 04:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,254
Posted By Cliff
I finished up-grading my sump today. I made the...

I finished up-grading my sump today. I made the new sump out of a used 55 gallon tank I bought. I had glass pcs cut at a local glass shop to use as baffles. I siliconed them in place and let it...
Forum: DIY 11-11-2010, 11:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,420
Posted By Cliff
I would suggest better safe than sorry. If it...

I would suggest better safe than sorry. If it was me, I would replace all of the outer seals in the tank.

I have always done that in any used tank that I've bought if there was one or two...
Forum: Reef 11-11-2010, 11:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,155
Posted By Cliff
I would take it back. I would suggest...

I would take it back.

I would suggest looking into another heater. I have a LOT of info about these heaters failing. In many cases, the heater stuck on and almost cooked the tank.
Forum: Tank Journal 11-11-2010, 10:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,254
Posted By Cliff
I cut two pcs of plexiglass and glue the small...

I cut two pcs of plexiglass and glue the small pcs of dry rock to the plexiglass. After it cured, I siliconed the plexiglass to the overflow with two small spots of silicone. I want to be easy to...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-11-2010, 04:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,254
Posted By Cliff
Cycling, Week 1

Getting close to the end of the first week of the cycle. The new skimmer seams to be breaking in nicely as its starting to take a lot of crud out of the water and I have yet to adjust anything on...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-08-2010, 02:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,254
Posted By Cliff
I’m very happy to see the ammonia jump up to .50...

I’m very happy to see the ammonia jump up to .50 ppm.

I’m amazed at how much live stuff is on these formations (live rock) in the ocean. I mean that it’s one thing to read about it, but its...
Forum: Pictures 11-07-2010, 12:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,509
Posted By Cliff
Great looking tank

Great looking tank
Forum: Tank Journal 11-07-2010, 12:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,254
Posted By Cliff
I was out of town for a few days and returned...

I was out of town for a few days and returned yesterday to find a dying skimmer. I think the pump is just warning out and dying. I will take it all apart some time latter on to see if I can fix it. I...
Forum: Polls 11-03-2010, 11:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,506
Posted By Cliff
I feel the same way as you blacknife. I actually...

I feel the same way as you blacknife. I actually looked into this two months ago. I just thought I would end up with a bunch of different looking / styles of rocks. I was also worried about the...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-02-2010, 05:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,254
Posted By Cliff
I wasn’t planning on adding my substraight until...

I wasn’t planning on adding my substraight until after I’ve cycled the tank (help prevent algae), but seeing as how I’m going to have to wait at least another week for my live rock, I thought I would...
Forum: Reef 10-29-2010, 07:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,678
Posted By Cliff
Thanks for all of the replies everyone, this is...

Thanks for all of the replies everyone, this is very helpful.

I’m a little concerned about curing the live rock outside of my tank as I will only have 20 to 30% live rock to cycle with, the...
Forum: Reef 10-28-2010, 09:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,678
Posted By Cliff
A Cycling Question

I’m going to be picking up some live rock to start the cycle in my tank this weekend. I’ve filled the tank with salt water using a really good quality salt and RO water. Salinity is between 1.023...
Forum: Lighting Specific 10-27-2010, 03:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,491
Posted By Cliff
Myka, how easy are they to wire ? Looking...

Myka, how easy are they to wire ?

Looking at them on-line, they don't look to hard.

I'm no electrician by any stretch of the imagination, but I like to think I'm pretty handy. I think I'm...
Forum: Tank Journal 10-27-2010, 12:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,254
Posted By Cliff
I picked up a reactor this weekend along with a...

I picked up a reactor this weekend along with a small utility pump for it. I bought a Vertex UF-15. It has a 4” diameter and 15” height container to hold the media. I went with this one just in case...
Forum: Lighting Specific 10-26-2010, 11:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,491
Posted By Cliff
Thank-you very much guys for taking the time to...

Thank-you very much guys for taking the time to help me !!!!!

This has been very helpful for me.

I'm thinking I will be building a canopy so I'm leaning towards a 8 bulb T5. I never realized...
Forum: Tank Journal 10-23-2010, 03:28 PM
Replies: 832
Views: 182,988
Posted By Cliff
Just read through your journal and I must...

Just read through your journal and I must say........ I'm more than jealous

Nice set-up.
Forum: Lighting Specific 10-23-2010, 03:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,491
Posted By Cliff
Lighting feedback Please

I was wondering if any could offer some recommendations for lighting.

I have a 90 gallon tank (24” tall). I’m not too sure what type of corals I will be adding but I don’t want to be limited by...
Forum: Tank Journal 10-23-2010, 01:58 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 35,452
Posted By Cliff
Look'n good lockrookie I'm looking forword...

Look'n good lockrookie

I'm looking forword to seeing some stock in there
Forum: Tank Journal 10-23-2010, 04:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,254
Posted By Cliff
My 90 Tank

I’m new here, long time lurker – new member

Here’s my set-up so far:

http://i938.photobucket.com/albums/ad226/Cliff_Erhardt/Cliff%20fish%20tank%20pics/90withdryrock2.jpg?t=1287803413
...
Forum: Polls 10-23-2010, 03:49 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,447
Posted By Cliff
I'm in the process of setting up my first salt...

I'm in the process of setting up my first salt water tank and I can't make up my mind how to arrange my dry rock before I even add my live rock to start cycling it. Already change it 4 times and I'm...
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