Fishkid's 135gal reef build...
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coral keeper
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Where did you hear about that? Got a link?
coral keeper
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No lol Is it causing problems for your fish? The noise.
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shrimpy brains
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What's the empty tank with screen top going to be??
fishkid13
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Originally Posted by Shrimpy Brains
http:///forum/post/3111435
Looking good, kid! I'm sure you will work out all your problems. Always problems with new tank.
What's the empty tank with screen top going to be??
Thanks SB. Ya. Have an idea in head about a DIY chiller so going to see how it turns out. Already have thoughts going.
I don't know yet. I was thinking of a mini reef aquarium. Only problem is I want to have it conect with my big tank for better filtration for both. Probably won't house fish, but seeing how that always changes.
-oh and the screen isn't going to stay, it just came with it.
Thanks. Cycled today and corals are looking better already.
My idea of no powerheads in tank failed. I put one in and the water is moving a lot more now. Last but not least I got my pb on three miles day.
http:///forum/post/3111435
What's the empty tank with screen top going to be??
I don't know yet. I was thinking of a mini reef aquarium. Only problem is I want to have it conect with my big tank for better filtration for both. Probably won't house fish, but seeing how that always changes.
Thanks. Cycled today and corals are looking better already.
king_neptune
Active Member
was this tank cycled? or did you throw in everything from the start?
fishkid13
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It did not cycle. I let it "cycle" for a two days but had to move my bed back in and get everything ready for school, so I just had to throw the stuff in. If I were to do it again I would defenitly cycle it sense not cycling it cause many of the problems.
Question: What all does copper harm?
Question: What all does copper harm?
king_neptune
Active Member
Originally Posted by fishkid13
http:///forum/post/3113840
It did not cycle. I let it "cycle""Settle" for a two days but had to move my bed back in and get everything ready for school, so I just had to throw the stuff in
. If I were to do it again I would defenitly cycle it sense not cycling it cause many of the problems.
Originally Posted by fishkid13
http:///forum/post/3113840
Question: What all does copper harm?
everything. it leaches stuff into the water. the same stuff that makes you go blind if you drink from a copper distillery cant be good for fish who are super sensitive. Im super cereal ok!
http:///forum/post/3113840
It did not cycle. I let it "cycle""Settle" for a two days but had to move my bed back in and get everything ready for school, so I just had to throw the stuff in
Originally Posted by fishkid13
http:///forum/post/3113840
Question: What all does copper harm?
everything. it leaches stuff into the water. the same stuff that makes you go blind if you drink from a copper distillery cant be good for fish who are super sensitive. Im super cereal ok!
king_neptune
Active Member
Originally Posted by fishkid13
http:///forum/post/3112229
Thanks SB. Ya. Have an idea in head about a DIY chiller so going to see how it turns out. Already have thoughts going.
These almost never work. The motors needed are special because they don't burnout from prolonged use, that's why chillers are so freaking expensive.
http:///forum/post/3112229
These almost never work. The motors needed are special because they don't burnout from prolonged use, that's why chillers are so freaking expensive.
fishkid13
Active Member
Originally Posted by King_Neptune
http:///forum/post/3113899
everything. it leaches stuff into the water. the same stuff that makes you go blind if you drink from a copper distillery cant be good for fish who are super sensitive. Im super cereal ok!
Cycle was in qoutes because it was the only word I could think of.
So if copper is so bad then why use it to treat things?
Originally Posted by King_Neptune
http:///forum/post/3113902
These almost never work. The motors needed are special because they don't burnout from prolonged use, that's why chillers are so freaking expensive.
Pumps have prolonged use to. I don't see why you need a certain motor for something that is going to be ran just as long as a pump or maybe shorter. Are they special because they cool? Anyway I am not planning on useing on a special motor.
Thanks Nep
http:///forum/post/3113899
everything. it leaches stuff into the water. the same stuff that makes you go blind if you drink from a copper distillery cant be good for fish who are super sensitive. Im super cereal ok!
Cycle was in qoutes because it was the only word I could think of.
So if copper is so bad then why use it to treat things?
Originally Posted by King_Neptune
http:///forum/post/3113902
These almost never work. The motors needed are special because they don't burnout from prolonged use, that's why chillers are so freaking expensive.
Pumps have prolonged use to. I don't see why you need a certain motor for something that is going to be ran just as long as a pump or maybe shorter. Are they special because they cool? Anyway I am not planning on useing on a special motor.
Thanks Nep
fishkid13
Active Member
Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3113885
I have been watching......lol
Thats what copper does to our tanks!
http:///forum/post/3113885
I have been watching......lol
Thats what copper does to our tanks!
meowzer
Moderator
Originally Posted by fishkid13
http:///forum/post/3114114
Thats what copper does to our tanks!
GEEZ...I was just trying to be nice, and let you know I have been following your thread.....
http:///forum/post/3114114
Thats what copper does to our tanks!
GEEZ...I was just trying to be nice, and let you know I have been following your thread.....
king_neptune
Active Member
Originally Posted by fishkid13
http:///forum/post/3114110
Cycle was in qoutes because it was the only word I could think of.
So if copper is so bad then why use it to treat things?
Pumps have prolonged use to. I don't see why you need a certain motor for something that is going to be ran just as long as a pump or maybe shorter. Are they special because they cool? Anyway I am not planning on useing on a special motor.
Thanks Nep
Your dosing in controlled amounts to kill parasites, and even that amount is arguably questionable since there are other methods to cure disease. But if you dont believe me, go ahead and use copper, and watch it leach uncontrolled into your system.
Same general principle on the chiller, learning the hard way is sometimes the best way. Can you DIY a chiller? ya its possible. But is it likely you will have success? If i were betting, i would do it against you. At any rate, good luck in your venture, read up on the topics carefully and be absolutely sure you want to go a specific route.
And your welcome.
http:///forum/post/3114110
Cycle was in qoutes because it was the only word I could think of.
So if copper is so bad then why use it to treat things?
Pumps have prolonged use to. I don't see why you need a certain motor for something that is going to be ran just as long as a pump or maybe shorter. Are they special because they cool? Anyway I am not planning on useing on a special motor.
Thanks Nep
Your dosing in controlled amounts to kill parasites, and even that amount is arguably questionable since there are other methods to cure disease. But if you dont believe me, go ahead and use copper, and watch it leach uncontrolled into your system.
Same general principle on the chiller, learning the hard way is sometimes the best way. Can you DIY a chiller? ya its possible. But is it likely you will have success? If i were betting, i would do it against you. At any rate, good luck in your venture, read up on the topics carefully and be absolutely sure you want to go a specific route.
And your welcome.
A
abeandlulu
Guest
copper is bad for a reef tank. esp. your inverts. copper is more so for fish only tanks. copper will also leach into the silicone in the tank and will never go away. IMO never put it in a reef tank.
fishkid13
Active Member
Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3114128
GEEZ...I was just trying to be nice, and let you know I have been following your thread.....
Again no one with the jokes!
Thanks.
Originally Posted by abeandlulu
http:///forum/post/3114377
copper is bad for a reef tank. esp. your inverts. copper is more so for fish only tanks. copper will also leach into the silicone in the tank and will never go away. IMO never put it in a reef tank.
Another Question (I know right, I am just full of them). How does it harm reef tanks and inverts. etc. And why are fish not harmed?
Originally Posted by King_Neptune
http:///forum/post/3114333
Your dosing in controlled amounts to kill parasites, and even that amount is arguably questionable since there are other methods to cure disease. But if you dont believe me, go ahead and use copper, and watch it leach uncontrolled into your system.
Same general principle on the chiller, learning the hard way is sometimes the best way. Can you DIY a chiller? ya its possible. But is it likely you will have success? If i were betting, i would do it against you. At any rate, good luck in your venture, read up on the topics carefully and be absolutely sure you want to go a specific route.
And your welcome.
Oh I am not using copper, just a question for something else. *but still want to know about last question*.
I am willing to try a diy chiller for under $50-$100 and possible work, then pay for a $600 one.
Sad update.
PB has ick. Yellow tang showed no signs. I put some rally medican in the tank yesterday and some today. PB seems better. Might be because ick just showed first sign. Second I didn't have the lights on today for ditams (sp) were bugging me and spread a lot faster with lights on. Was this ok?
Thanks everyone
http:///forum/post/3114128
GEEZ...I was just trying to be nice, and let you know I have been following your thread.....
Again no one with the jokes!
Originally Posted by abeandlulu
http:///forum/post/3114377
copper is bad for a reef tank. esp. your inverts. copper is more so for fish only tanks. copper will also leach into the silicone in the tank and will never go away. IMO never put it in a reef tank.
Another Question (I know right, I am just full of them). How does it harm reef tanks and inverts. etc. And why are fish not harmed?
Originally Posted by King_Neptune
http:///forum/post/3114333
Your dosing in controlled amounts to kill parasites, and even that amount is arguably questionable since there are other methods to cure disease. But if you dont believe me, go ahead and use copper, and watch it leach uncontrolled into your system.
Same general principle on the chiller, learning the hard way is sometimes the best way. Can you DIY a chiller? ya its possible. But is it likely you will have success? If i were betting, i would do it against you. At any rate, good luck in your venture, read up on the topics carefully and be absolutely sure you want to go a specific route.
And your welcome.
Oh I am not using copper, just a question for something else. *but still want to know about last question*.
I am willing to try a diy chiller for under $50-$100 and possible work, then pay for a $600 one.
Sad update.
PB has ick. Yellow tang showed no signs. I put some rally medican in the tank yesterday and some today. PB seems better. Might be because ick just showed first sign. Second I didn't have the lights on today for ditams (sp) were bugging me and spread a lot faster with lights on. Was this ok?
Thanks everyone