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Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 11-07-2012, 04:26 PM
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Posted By Calgarynewtankguy
Just found it!!!! Got sold a bum skimmer. I...

Just found it!!!! Got sold a bum skimmer. I think I can fix it

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Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 11-07-2012, 04:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,246
Posted By Calgarynewtankguy
I took the pump off and submerged to see what it...

I took the pump off and submerged to see what it was doing and it was really not doing anything at all, so i pulled it right out and removed the impeller shaft. I am new to these, so correct me if I...
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 11-07-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,246
Posted By Calgarynewtankguy
skimmer problems

This is my first SW tank i just got everything up and running and fired up my skimmer (Red Sea c-skim 1200, that i bought used) and it is very noisy and wont produce bubbles at all. I have tried...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-07-2012, 05:10 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,654
Posted By Calgarynewtankguy
It has been a long day but this is where I am...

It has been a long day but this is where I am at........
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Rock is in. Water level adjusted. Gate valve set and return pump now at max

Any one...
Forum: Reef 11-06-2012, 04:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,549
Posted By Calgarynewtankguy
placement of live and dry rock question

when setting up a new tank does it make a difference where i put the live rock vs the dry rock. what I mean is, do i need to put the live rock closer to the sand to help seed it or can it be...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-06-2012, 04:12 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,654
Posted By Calgarynewtankguy
I am definitely finding it very very quiet but...

I am definitely finding it very very quiet but very awkward trying to dial it in. especially when my water level is fluctuating do to trying to place stock and set up. with the gate valve it...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-06-2012, 04:11 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,654
Posted By Calgarynewtankguy
So after a fantastic meeting with reefwars this...

So after a fantastic meeting with reefwars this afternoon I came home and turned my 20db tank into a careless whisper!! He set me straight on how to get my overflow performing properly and I was even...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-05-2012, 11:21 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,654
Posted By Calgarynewtankguy
An thanks for the heads up about the rocks. I...

An thanks for the heads up about the rocks. I will definitely have that in mind when I do my structure
Forum: Tank Journal 11-05-2012, 11:20 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,654
Posted By Calgarynewtankguy
Ya the tank has my undivided attention for a...

Ya the tank has my undivided attention for a while (unless there is a poker game)

As an update I managed to get a hold of 50lbs of dry rock that is currently soaking and I will be checking in...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-05-2012, 06:14 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,654
Posted By Calgarynewtankguy
Well....... Tank I full if sand and water..... A...

Well....... Tank I full if sand and water..... A few small issues to deal with but all in all it is running.

Out in Calgary shopping for rock. Probably split between 2 LFS
Forum: Calgary 11-04-2012, 02:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,228
Posted By Calgarynewtankguy
Live rock in Calgary

As of tomorrow I will be allowed to fill my tank. I have about 300 lbs of live sand ready to go but I was wondering where is the best place to get rock in Calgary? I am hoping to split 50/50 live...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-04-2012, 02:12 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,654
Posted By Calgarynewtankguy
I intend on going with a deep sand bed so I...

I intend on going with a deep sand bed so I assume I wouldn't have as much risk of this happening, but I never considered it to be a problem so I will keep an eye out for it.
Forum: Tank Journal 11-04-2012, 02:08 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,654
Posted By Calgarynewtankguy
I finally finished building and pluming in the...

I finally finished building and pluming in the sump. Can't put water in the tank until Monday. Mixing salt water so I am ready for the fill. Still waiting for my shipment of heaters and other items
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Forum: Tank Journal 11-03-2012, 04:52 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,654
Posted By Calgarynewtankguy
Well it made it in on the stand!! Lights sure...

Well it made it in on the stand!! Lights sure look good

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Forum: Tank Journal 11-03-2012, 12:28 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,654
Posted By Calgarynewtankguy
Well I am glad the tank fits in the mini van....

Well I am glad the tank fits in the mini van. Decided not to bother bringing the truck so I can keep the tank warm

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Forum: Tank Journal 11-02-2012, 09:11 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,654
Posted By Calgarynewtankguy
Trip to the...

Trip to the LFS......http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/03/usudenan.jpg
Forum: Tank Journal 11-02-2012, 05:27 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,654
Posted By Calgarynewtankguy
I solved the problem of getting the sump in an...

I solved the problem of getting the sump in an out of the stand. Took about another 10 lbs of hard lumber for support.

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Forum: Tank Journal 11-02-2012, 03:31 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,654
Posted By Calgarynewtankguy
Well here it is at the shop. Pick up tomorrow!! ...

Well here it is at the shop. Pick up tomorrow!!

Thanks again Dave and Denny!!!

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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 11-02-2012, 02:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,624
Posted By Calgarynewtankguy
PM sent

PM sent
Forum: Calgary 11-01-2012, 11:38 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,322
Posted By Calgarynewtankguy
The Big Al's tank was 599.00 with over flow...

The Big Al's tank was 599.00 with over flow plumbing. The Concepts tank is 480.00 and I build the over flow. Did all my research and a herbie over flow it shall be.
Forum: Tank Journal 11-01-2012, 08:50 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,654
Posted By Calgarynewtankguy
I got the Alex online at Go Reef

I got the Alex online at Go Reef
Forum: Tank Journal 11-01-2012, 08:47 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,654
Posted By Calgarynewtankguy
I have completely thought this through and I am...

I have completely thought this through and I am going to put a metal support frame across the front and I am going to make the center section between the doors removable.
Forum: Tank Journal 11-01-2012, 05:54 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,654
Posted By Calgarynewtankguy
Hey guys. What are the thoughts of being able to...

Hey guys. What are the thoughts of being able to do the fill with fresh and mixing in the tank instead if pre mixing?
Forum: Tank Journal 11-01-2012, 02:06 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,654
Posted By Calgarynewtankguy
This morning I ran down stairs to start water....

This morning I ran down stairs to start water. When I got back my wife thanked me for starting coffee. I said "huh????" She said "you started the coffee water"

This is the water I started.....
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Forum: Tank Journal 11-01-2012, 01:32 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,654
Posted By Calgarynewtankguy
With this being my first tank I thought the...

With this being my first tank I thought the control will give me a bit of an edge for success
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