WMAS Discussion Forum : Shayne's 90 Build http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:47:23 +0000 Tue, 22 May 2012 15:32:44 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=41158 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Shayne's 90 Build : My tank is still coming along...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41158&PID=468134&title=shaynes-90-build#468134 Author: Shayne
Subject: 41158
Posted: May 22 2012 at 3:32pm

My tank is still coming along pretty nicely. I've been working on getting my parameters stable. Right now I'm dosing 1 tbs of baking soda every other day since my Alk dips faster than any of my others levels. I'm also adding 1 tbs of pickling lime to my 5 gallon ATO container whenever I top it off. This seems to be working pretty good so far. I'll probably get a 10 gallon ATO container pretty soon though. I'm tired of topping it off every 3 days.
 
I've added a few more snails and my rocks are pretty clean now, but my sand is still pretty dirty and covered in diatoms. The snails just don't seem able to keep up with it. I decided to get a cucumber so I picked one up from the classifieds section. Unfortunately I didn't realize there were two types of cucumbers and I ended up with one of the filter feeder types. He's a very pretty pink and green and at least he's somewhat interesting to watch. I haven't decided if I'll keep him or not. I still need to get a sand sifting cucumber. Unhappy
 
I added some frogspawn about a week ago. I got 3 heads on a single plug. So far it's looking really healthy and happy.
 
At this point I'm thinking about what kind of fish I want to add first. I'm having a really hard time deciding. I want some clowns but I want some of the more expensive black ice snowflakes. I'm pretty nervous about adding a pair of those and then having them turn belly up on me. I'd rather add something a bit less expensive first so I can at least sleep at night while I'm getting used to taking care of fish. I just don't know which type I should add. (Any suggestions?)
 
(Pics to come)
]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 15:32:44 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41158&PID=468134&title=shaynes-90-build#468134 <![CDATA[Shayne's 90 Build : Nice. ]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41158&PID=468005&title=shaynes-90-build#468005 Author: Kaiden32
Subject: 41158
Posted: May 21 2012 at 7:12pm

Nice.]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 19:12:19 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41158&PID=468005&title=shaynes-90-build#468005 <![CDATA[Shayne's 90 Build : I guess I should update this....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41158&PID=466243&title=shaynes-90-build#466243 Author: Shayne
Subject: 41158
Posted: May 11 2012 at 12:01am

I guess I should update this. I've been neglectful. Ouch

I added about 45 snails (15 astrea, 15 cirith, and 15 nerites) and 2 micro-hermits a couple weeks ago to start cleaning up my rocks and sand. I don't know what happened but I lost about 5 astrea and a couple of nerites within the first few days. Since then I've only had a single nerite snail die. All the others seem to be doing ok. They made a pretty good dent in the algae on my rock and sand but they still seem a bit overloaded so I'm probably going to pick up about 20 more snails and a couple more hermits tomorrow.

Other than that I've just been running my chaeto 24/7 while I try to get my algae under control.

Here are my parameters for anyone who cares:
Alk: 10 DKh
MG: 1280
CA: 480
SA: 1.026
Temp: 78

These next parameters are from a cheap fresh water test kit so I don't know how accurate they are:
NO3: ~5-15 ppm
PH: ~8.4

I don't have any PO4 tests so I don't know where I'm sitting on that one.

I added a small frag of leather coral a couple weeks ago and it seems to be doing pretty good. I also added some more live sand. Tonight I added another piece of live rock. This one has a small green and white mushroom on it. Smile

Anyway, on to the pics...











Edited by Shayne - May 11 2012 at 12:05am]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 00:01:40 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41158&PID=466243&title=shaynes-90-build#466243 <![CDATA[Shayne's 90 Build : I have like 8-10 hermits for a...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41158&PID=463688&title=shaynes-90-build#463688 Author: Akira
Subject: 41158
Posted: April 26 2012 at 11:38pm

I have like 8-10 hermits for a few bucks , just want em out of my tank  Pm me if you want em 

]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:38:52 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41158&PID=463688&title=shaynes-90-build#463688 <![CDATA[Shayne's 90 Build : Well I added a couple of pieces...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41158&PID=463673&title=shaynes-90-build#463673 Author: Shayne
Subject: 41158
Posted: April 26 2012 at 10:53pm

Well I added a couple of pieces of live rock from Bird World. It's looking pretty ugly right now since I wasn't able to keep on top of it and now it's cycling.



I added some chaeto to my sump tonight so hopefully that will help get the algae under control.


Edited by Shayne - April 26 2012 at 10:56pm]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:53:57 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41158&PID=463673&title=shaynes-90-build#463673 <![CDATA[Shayne's 90 Build : Normal 0 ...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41158&PID=462047&title=shaynes-90-build#462047 Author: Shayne
Subject: 41158
Posted: April 17 2012 at 11:47pm

Well, I got my lights mounted to my hood Fridaynight. I think they look great!




I put in a couple small pieces of live rock from Bird Worldlast night. I'd like to find another piece or two from somebody that has a tankrelatively clean of pests (more biodiversity). I'm also looking for a cup oflive sand, live water, and some chaeto.



Edited by Shayne - April 17 2012 at 11:50pm]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 23:47:59 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41158&PID=462047&title=shaynes-90-build#462047 <![CDATA[Shayne's 90 Build : Ok, here are some pics of the...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41158&PID=460428&title=shaynes-90-build#460428 Author: Shayne
Subject: 41158
Posted: April 09 2012 at 10:23pm

Ok, here are some pics of the tank.

My tank and new rockwork layout. (Feel free to let me know what you think.)






]]> Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:23:13 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41158&PID=460428&title=shaynes-90-build#460428 <![CDATA[Shayne's 90 Build : Got my ATO system installed....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41158&PID=460426&title=shaynes-90-build#460426 Author: Shayne
Subject: 41158
Posted: April 09 2012 at 10:18pm

Got my ATO system installed. It's a double-switch sump mount from autotopoff.com. They were cool to work with. It's working great.

I've got all the rest of the little stuff I needed being shipped to me. (Test kits, new impeller for my Mag 12 and Koralia Evo 1400, timer, etc)

And I just ordered my new 48" 4x54W Miro-4 T5 High-Output Retrofit Kit w/ Bulbs (Bulbs: 2 ATI Blue Plus, 1 ATI Purple Plus, and 1 ATI Coral Plus) from Reefgeeks.com




Edited by Shayne - April 09 2012 at 10:20pm]]> Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:18:40 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41158&PID=460426&title=shaynes-90-build#460426 <![CDATA[Shayne's 90 Build : Got an ATO system ordered from...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41158&PID=457937&title=shaynes-90-build#457937 Author: Shayne
Subject: 41158
Posted: March 27 2012 at 12:52pm

Got an ATO system ordered from autotopoff.com. Going to order my lights next week.]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:52:11 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41158&PID=457937&title=shaynes-90-build#457937 <![CDATA[Shayne's 90 Build : Thank you! I kind of thought so,...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41158&PID=457056&title=shaynes-90-build#457056 Author: Shayne
Subject: 41158
Posted: March 22 2012 at 9:30am

Thank you! I kind of thought so, but I just wanted to be sure since there are so many of them.]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:30:09 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41158&PID=457056&title=shaynes-90-build#457056