WMAS Discussion Forum : New Kid On The Block http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:11:02 +0000 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:14:34 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=39809 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[New Kid On The Block : I haven&#039;t found him. I have...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39809&PID=354820&title=new-kid-on-the-block#354820 Author: MRyno
Subject: 39809
Posted: April 21 2010 at 12:14am

I haven't found him. I have looked to see if maybe somehow he jumped but, nothing. :-) He is definitely not floating or anywhere on the bottom that I can see. He has got to be toast though because it has been a couple days... The crabs must have gotten him. I will spray a little water behind the rocks and see if I can't find the body. Smile]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:14:34 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39809&PID=354820&title=new-kid-on-the-block#354820 <![CDATA[New Kid On The Block : 1.025 is ideal, but its good...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39809&PID=354818&title=new-kid-on-the-block#354818 Author: Ahanix
Subject: 39809
Posted: April 20 2010 at 11:24pm

1.025 is ideal, but its good that you are moving up slowly, I would finish bumping it up tomorrow to that level.  By the way, did you find your third Chromis?

Edited by Ahanix - April 20 2010 at 11:34pm]]> Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:24:07 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39809&PID=354818&title=new-kid-on-the-block#354818 <![CDATA[New Kid On The Block : Awesome. Sorry. The salinity WAS...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39809&PID=354817&title=new-kid-on-the-block#354817 Author: MRyno
Subject: 39809
Posted: April 20 2010 at 11:22pm

Awesome. Sorry. The salinity WAS 1.021 ish not 1.2. I just raised it to1.023. Not sure if that is "ideal" but I knew it was a little low. I'llmove the powerhead up and hopefully make things a little happier. I have a couple Chromis in there and they seem to be pretty happy. They are eating well and coming out from the corner now. I think I need to increase my cleanup crew though. I am getting some algae buildup on the sand. I will watch it the next couple days and get some this weekend if it doesn't get better.

I also just got a 40 gallon sump! I am going to run the tubing through the wall to the closet just behind the tank. (there is already a little conduit because the closet is a rack-mount media closet as well. All the tank stuff will be far away from that stuff though. :-)
]]> Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:22:45 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39809&PID=354817&title=new-kid-on-the-block#354817 <![CDATA[New Kid On The Block : I agree with Ryan on the powerhead...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39809&PID=354730&title=new-kid-on-the-block#354730 Author: xlr8r
Subject: 39809
Posted: April 20 2010 at 1:10pm

I agree with Ryan on the powerhead location. After trying various places, I found that putting one close to the surface made much happiness in the tank. Both of mine are close to the top pointing level. Get some surface agitation.]]> Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:10:51 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39809&PID=354730&title=new-kid-on-the-block#354730 <![CDATA[New Kid On The Block : yeah.. check that salinity again....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39809&PID=354729&title=new-kid-on-the-block#354729 Author: Luckedout
Subject: 39809
Posted: April 20 2010 at 1:05pm

yeah.. check that salinity again.

Otherwise the tank looks great!
]]> Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:05:19 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39809&PID=354729&title=new-kid-on-the-block#354729 <![CDATA[New Kid On The Block : Looking good!I see a few small...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39809&PID=354716&title=new-kid-on-the-block#354716 Author: Ryan Thompson
Subject: 39809
Posted: April 20 2010 at 12:28pm

Looking good!

I see a few small things I would change. Move one of the powerheads closer to the surface and have it push water across the tank more.

Also what is your salinity?? It should be right around 1.025 or so, not 1.2
]]> Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:28:56 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39809&PID=354716&title=new-kid-on-the-block#354716 <![CDATA[New Kid On The Block : So I am about a week and a couple...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39809&PID=354710&title=new-kid-on-the-block#354710 Author: MRyno
Subject: 39809
Posted: April 20 2010 at 12:13pm

So I am about a week and a couple days into the post-build process. I have a blue-green chromis, an emerald crab and a cleanup crew. Things are looking very good as far as they are now. All my levels are "ideal" and my salinity is at approx 1.2 (just above actually). I had gotten 2 chromis from The Aquarium in SL, but I can't find one of them. Not floating, not on the floor, not on the sand (that I can see). I am not too worried though. He looked gnarly when I got him, but figured he may die anyways because he was my tester fish. The other chromis looks good though. A little shy, but good. Here is a picture of the tank as it sits. For the overflow, I will actually run the plumbing into the closet just behind the tank so I can keep a bigger overflow. I still need to make all that happen though. Maybe this weekend...



I'll post more pics of the actual build when I get a chance to get them off my camera...
]]> Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:13:21 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39809&PID=354710&title=new-kid-on-the-block#354710 <![CDATA[New Kid On The Block : I like glass mostly because it...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39809&PID=350879&title=new-kid-on-the-block#350879 Author: CapnMorgan
Subject: 39809
Posted: March 28 2010 at 12:03pm

I like glass mostly because it is convenient, but acrylic does show your colors better and is less prone to leaking from damaged seals. You should definitely go on the Reef Tour if you're thinking of getting into it, you'll be able to see many different ways to set up and successfully maintain a reef. It will also help you to avoid added expense and headache as you're setting up to be ablke to see many tanks and decide exactly what you want and need for your reef.]]> Sun, 28 Mar 2010 12:03:33 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39809&PID=350879&title=new-kid-on-the-block#350879 <![CDATA[New Kid On The Block : I like glass a lot better as well....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39809&PID=350866&title=new-kid-on-the-block#350866 Author: EvanB756
Subject: 39809
Posted: March 28 2010 at 9:46am

I like glass a lot better as well. not scratched nearly as much and much easier to clean like stated before. if your looking at filtration, I'd go with a sump. (if there is room of coarse) then a skimmer and macro algae to take out any extra nutrients.

Also there a ton of experienced reefers down in provo area. I'm sure most people would let you come check out their tank ( after all, everyone likes to show off their small piece of ocean)
]]> Sun, 28 Mar 2010 09:46:17 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39809&PID=350866&title=new-kid-on-the-block#350866 <![CDATA[New Kid On The Block : WELCOME!!!! I have never had acrilic...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39809&PID=350856&title=new-kid-on-the-block#350856 Author: providence
Subject: 39809
Posted: March 28 2010 at 4:45am

WELCOME!!!! I have never had acrilic but "love to hate glass" I love it because it does not scratch as easy but when it does scratch its permenent acrilic you can get removal kits but imo (in my opimion) I think glass is easier to clean you can use a rasorblade there aer some abreviations that are used alot imo is one lps (Large Polyp Stony Corals) and SPS (small polyp stony corals) are a few if you have any questions just ask we are NOT like other sites that make fun we are here to help with anything we possibly can.]]> Sun, 28 Mar 2010 04:45:57 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=39809&PID=350856&title=new-kid-on-the-block#350856