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Anyone know if these pupes can be taken apart? Alot of gunk inside. Would like to do a thorough cleaning. I did run vinegar water through ut but some of it looks pretty bad.
Have these two parts to the sump. Not sure how this all connects hahahaha
did just see that there are filter sock holders. Not to thrilled with that. I like the idea of using sponges and throwing them out as needed. Any thoughts on what options I have here?
Picked up a used reefer 250 from a guy in NYC. Nice guy, gave me a free coral as well. Needed some major cleaning but came out nicw. Very minor scratches.
plan to clean the sump and piping tomorrow.
So far the only item I have is a varios pump I got from him as well. I hope its super quiet...
Thanks for all the insight. At the bitter end I decided not to get it. I just wasnt willing to make that kind of an investment for a huge tank. Maybe in the future
i did find a good deal on a reefer 250. Really nice guy in queens was selling and I jumped on it. Nice tank. Needs a good cleaning...
So not sure if this is still considered 2nd floor.
tank will be going in this area.
i understand the price points for everything needed. Im not too concerned with all of that, again I plan to build slowly and try to pick up most things 2nd hand when good prices are available.
my biggest...
Yea it seems like everyone does it differently. I plan to try a mixed reef here.
i have no mixing station or controller of any sort at this time. I would need to change out about 35 gal out. I plan to do it monthly. I know it will get costly but I plan to build this slowly.
Do I have to make...
Curious how often you guys with big tanks do water changes. I found a really good deal for a 175 gal tank and was curious what I would be dealing with.
I did a recent move as well.
Definitely change some sand out. I actually removed and replaced about 50%. I wouldnt suggest it but it worked for me, I had no issues. Definitely have water prepared.
to do the actual transfer, i left some rock water and sand in the tank and carried it iut with...