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Forum: Reef 06-17-2012, 12:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,084
Posted By gridley
Thank you very much for the cautions re: the used...

Thank you very much for the cautions re: the used rock. I really appreciate it.
Forum: Reef 06-16-2012, 07:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,084
Posted By gridley
Hey! I hadn't thought about that - thanks!!

Hey! I hadn't thought about that - thanks!!
Forum: Reef 06-16-2012, 02:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,084
Posted By gridley
Almost ready to add water - advise please!

My wife and I are setting up our first SW tank - 90G with approx 23g in the sump. The plumbing is done and we have tested for leaks. We have purchased 70lbs of dry rock so far and have 60 lbs of dry...
Forum: Tank Journal 06-16-2012, 02:48 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 44,949
Posted By gridley
Yes Doug - we are really looking foward to...

Yes Doug - we are really looking foward to getting this up and going. Will do a bit mor etoday but it is looking like yard work might be the first priority.
Forum: Tank Journal 06-16-2012, 02:51 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 44,949
Posted By gridley
Time to Add Water!

After three weeks of battling leaks and my lack of plumbing ability, the tank finally holds water! :mrgreen: I had to call in the professional (my brother-in-law plumber instructor) and we are ready...
Forum: Tank Journal 06-01-2012, 12:13 AM
Replies: 691
Views: 357,567
Posted By gridley
This is looking fantastic! It must be exciting to...

This is looking fantastic! It must be exciting to see it coming together.
Forum: Reef 05-28-2012, 08:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,495
Posted By gridley
I appreciate hearing that. I was getting...

I appreciate hearing that. I was getting discouraged over the weekend at how long this is taking.
Forum: Reef 05-28-2012, 01:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,735
Posted By gridley
I'm not an electrician, but as I understand...

I'm not an electrician, but as I understand battery backups, it sound like the back up is working fine since when you unplug the unit, the backup kick in. I am wondering if, like you are wondering if...
Forum: Bulk Reef Supply 05-28-2012, 04:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,057
Posted By gridley
Thank you very much for your work on this.

Thank you very much for your work on this.
Forum: Reef 05-28-2012, 01:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,495
Posted By gridley
Well, latest inteligence shows (while testing the...

Well, latest inteligence shows (while testing the plumbing) that I should not become a plumber. I have one joint leaking in that line . . . so, I quess that I will increase it to a 1" line and...
Forum: Tank Journal 05-27-2012, 10:43 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 44,949
Posted By gridley
I have failed as a plumber!

If this had been a final exam for plumbing school, I'd be on the street looking for a new career! On Sat we put water in the tank to test the lines and I found four leaks :redface:. One is a bulkhead...
Forum: Reef 05-27-2012, 10:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,495
Posted By gridley
Hello Myka - As it is a slower day I just reread...

Hello Myka - As it is a slower day I just reread your reply and I wanted to say that I really appreciated your reply and the information that you have included. This has been a help as I try to...
Forum: Reef 05-26-2012, 09:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,495
Posted By gridley
Thank you very much -this is a huge help.

Thank you very much -this is a huge help.
Forum: Reef 05-26-2012, 07:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,495
Posted By gridley
Flow Rate help: first tank

My wife and I are setting up our first tank. We have finished the plumbing and are ready to do a test fill with fresh water to check for leaks and to determine the appropriate water level. It has...
Forum: Reef 05-26-2012, 02:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,258
Posted By gridley
Thanks for the help - I will proceed with the tap...

Thanks for the help - I will proceed with the tap water just in case I have leaks - I'm not completely confident of my plumbing skills - I installed a new bathtub in the ensuite four years ago and...
Forum: Reef 05-26-2012, 04:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,258
Posted By gridley
Filling tank for first time

My wife and I are finally ready to do a test of our system. We completed the plumbing tonight and intend to fill the tank with freshwater tomorrow to test the plumbing.

What is the best procedure...
Forum: Tank Journal 05-26-2012, 04:04 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 44,949
Posted By gridley
Close to getting wet!

Deborah and I have spent the past weeks trying to get parts for the plumbing, trying to get time to do the plumbing and trying to just live life. In other words - this has taken a lot longer than I...
Forum: Tank Journal 05-24-2012, 04:14 AM
Replies: 691
Views: 357,567
Posted By gridley
I've been following your thread for a few months...

I've been following your thread for a few months - impressive. Sorry to hear about the stand issue - that hurts!
Forum: Bulk Reef Supply 05-24-2012, 02:40 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,057
Posted By gridley
Just wondering if there has been any further...

Just wondering if there has been any further progress on this, or are we stuck at 6 people?
Forum: Tank Journal 05-19-2012, 04:55 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 48,340
Posted By gridley
I just read through your tank journal. From my...

I just read through your tank journal. From my completly inexperienced perspective it is looking good. I'm looking forward to following along.
Forum: Tank Journal 05-19-2012, 04:22 AM
Replies: 243
Views: 78,047
Posted By gridley
Very nice! I like the High Tech stuff you are...

Very nice! I like the High Tech stuff you are doing. Well done!
Forum: Tank Journal 05-18-2012, 03:31 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 44,949
Posted By gridley
Thanks - Doug, it was good to meet you last...

Thanks - Doug, it was good to meet you last night. Really appreciate the "tank tour" and all the information.
Forum: Tank Journal 05-18-2012, 04:38 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 44,949
Posted By gridley
Thanks for the pic of your sump and comments -...

Thanks for the pic of your sump and comments - this is how I hoped it would work.
Forum: Tank Journal 05-17-2012, 10:47 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 44,949
Posted By gridley
Thanks for the compliments re: the sump. I was a...

Thanks for the compliments re: the sump. I was a bit nervous because I had never done something like this before, and I am pleased with the outcome. Hopefully it will work as good in practise as it...
Forum: Bulk Reef Supply 05-17-2012, 03:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,057
Posted By gridley
Go ahead and set up an account- it is a simple...

Go ahead and set up an account- it is a simple process. I just set up my account a few days ago.
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