I got the bug....
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rainbow grouper
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waiting in anticipation.
travelerjp98
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Originally Posted by Gemmy http:///t/387854/i-got-the-bug/40#post_3421957
I think this is going to be a long build. I just want to take my time and do things right. My time is also getting more limited between work and school.
Don't worry about it... those are usually the best.
Originally Posted by Gemmy http:///t/387854/i-got-the-bug/40#post_3421957
I think this is going to be a long build. I just want to take my time and do things right. My time is also getting more limited between work and school.
Don't worry about it... those are usually the best.
novahobbies
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Don't worry about it... those are usually the best.
+1 definitely agree...
rainbow grouper
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Originally Posted by travelerjp98 http:///t/387854/i-got-the-bug/40#post_3422007
Don't worry about it... those are usually the best.
+1 agreed.
Originally Posted by travelerjp98 http:///t/387854/i-got-the-bug/40#post_3422007
Don't worry about it... those are usually the best.
+1 agreed.
rainbow grouper
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Any more updates yet?
gemmy
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Originally Posted by rainbow grouper http:///t/387854/i-got-the-bug/40#post_3423284
Any more updates yet?
Not really. I have been working 60+ hours a week and I am a full time student. Right now my time is stretched pretty thin. I hope to get the rock wall built this week.
Originally Posted by rainbow grouper http:///t/387854/i-got-the-bug/40#post_3423284
Any more updates yet?
Not really. I have been working 60+ hours a week and I am a full time student. Right now my time is stretched pretty thin. I hope to get the rock wall built this week.
rainbow grouper
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Ok then.
novahobbies
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Originally Posted by Gemmy http:///t/387854/i-got-the-bug/40#post_3423541
Not really. I have been working 60+ hours a week and I am a full time student. Right now my time is stretched pretty thin. I hope to get the rock wall built this week.
Pffff. Amateur.
Kidding! I kid! It's what I do......
Originally Posted by Gemmy http:///t/387854/i-got-the-bug/40#post_3423541
Not really. I have been working 60+ hours a week and I am a full time student. Right now my time is stretched pretty thin. I hope to get the rock wall built this week.
Pffff. Amateur.
Kidding! I kid! It's what I do......
novahobbies
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Even a non-update is still an update.
In the meantime, have you picked out the rock you're going to use? Do you plan on making an entire wall against the back, or will there be some "clean glass" space in there as well?
flower
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Originally Posted by Gemmy http:///t/387854/i-got-the-bug/40#post_3424436
The only update I have is that the tank is clear and I am just waiting for the foam to come in, so I can make the rock wall. I am starting to get impatient. It better be here by Wednesday.
Ace hardware carries it around here...have you checked the hardware stores?
Originally Posted by Gemmy http:///t/387854/i-got-the-bug/40#post_3424436
The only update I have is that the tank is clear and I am just waiting for the foam to come in, so I can make the rock wall. I am starting to get impatient. It better be here by Wednesday.
Ace hardware carries it around here...have you checked the hardware stores?
novahobbies
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Home depot and lowes also carries the black foam. Might be able to find it there...
gemmy
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Originally Posted by novahobbies http:///t/387854/i-got-the-bug/40#post_3424789
Even a non-update is still an update.
In the meantime, have you picked out the rock you're going to use? Do you plan on making an entire wall against the back, or will there be some "clean glass" space in there as well?
I think there will be some "clean glass" space. I have some dry rock that I will be using for the wall. I might add some PVC pipe for tunnels for my TBD fish to swim through.
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Originally Posted by Flower http:///t/387854/i-got-the-bug/40#post_3424841
Ace hardware carries it around here...have you checked the hardware stores?
I wasn't having luck finding it in stock at the hardware stores.
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Originally Posted by novahobbies http:///t/387854/i-got-the-bug/40#post_3424875
Home depot and lowes also carries the black foam. Might be able to find it there...
I found it 6 bucks cheaper online.
Originally Posted by novahobbies http:///t/387854/i-got-the-bug/40#post_3424789
Even a non-update is still an update.
I think there will be some "clean glass" space. I have some dry rock that I will be using for the wall. I might add some PVC pipe for tunnels for my TBD fish to swim through.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Flower http:///t/387854/i-got-the-bug/40#post_3424841
Ace hardware carries it around here...have you checked the hardware stores?
I wasn't having luck finding it in stock at the hardware stores.
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Originally Posted by novahobbies http:///t/387854/i-got-the-bug/40#post_3424875
Home depot and lowes also carries the black foam. Might be able to find it there...
I found it 6 bucks cheaper online.
novahobbies
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I agree with Corey. You'll probably be better off allowing most of the cycle to complete before you add your macros.
It sounds like you're cycling the tank almost the way I did. I cycled a sterile tank with just dry rock in the foam structure. It definitely took longer to cycle. Since you have just one piece of LR in there you may even want to wait until the foam/rock wall is in place to give your bacterial filter time to grow into the foam and dry rock,
Just FYI, IIRC my sterile tank took 6 weeks to fully cycle.
It sounds like you're cycling the tank almost the way I did. I cycled a sterile tank with just dry rock in the foam structure. It definitely took longer to cycle. Since you have just one piece of LR in there you may even want to wait until the foam/rock wall is in place to give your bacterial filter time to grow into the foam and dry rock,
Just FYI, IIRC my sterile tank took 6 weeks to fully cycle.
gemmy
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Originally Posted by novahobbies http:///t/387854/i-got-the-bug/40#post_3425037
I agree with Corey. You'll probably be better off allowing most of the cycle to complete before you add your macros.
It sounds like you're cycling the tank almost the way I did. I cycled a sterile tank with just dry rock in the foam structure. It definitely took longer to cycle. Since you have just one piece of LR in there you may even want to wait until the foam/rock wall is in place to give your bacterial filter time to grow into the foam and dry rock,
Just FYI, IIRC my sterile tank took 6 weeks to fully cycle.
Good point! I thought about putting some rock from my reef into the horse tank, but the risks outweigh the benefits. I am just going to take the time to let the cycle play out. I might get my horses in time for Christmas at the rate that I am going.
Originally Posted by novahobbies http:///t/387854/i-got-the-bug/40#post_3425037
I agree with Corey. You'll probably be better off allowing most of the cycle to complete before you add your macros.
It sounds like you're cycling the tank almost the way I did. I cycled a sterile tank with just dry rock in the foam structure. It definitely took longer to cycle. Since you have just one piece of LR in there you may even want to wait until the foam/rock wall is in place to give your bacterial filter time to grow into the foam and dry rock,
Just FYI, IIRC my sterile tank took 6 weeks to fully cycle.
Good point! I thought about putting some rock from my reef into the horse tank, but the risks outweigh the benefits. I am just going to take the time to let the cycle play out. I might get my horses in time for Christmas at the rate that I am going.
