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Aquascaping I have scrap plywood around so my plan is to make a plywood base the size of the tank and then lay out the scape on that. Then my plan was to use the sump to cycle the rock while I finish up the tank plumbing but I'm thinking that it may be easier to lay it out on the wood and then...

She definitely needs some psychological help; looks like she suffers from Tanorexia. I feel so bad for kids that are raised by people like her - and so many that are far worse.

Thanks George that makes perfect sense.

Really cool first link Jim - thanks. I'll agree with both you and George on the problem of polluted oceans. I also participated in the beach cleanup (at Sandy Hook) and as much as there was to clean up I do think it (the Jersey coast) is better than it was when I was younger - at least from...

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How about I'm the type of person that would do both - ;). I'll start by changing based on readings, then over time figure that I should change every X-days, but continue readings and change at every X-days unless the readings indicate needing it sooner. Thanks Jim

I used their instructions For Granular and Pellet GFO start with 1 tablespoon per 4 gallons of water (16 tbsp = 1 cup). After 4-8 weeks the aquarium will have adjusted to lower nutrient levels and the amount of GFO can be increased up to 2 tablespoons per 4 gallons of water. For HC GFO start...

I was researching the GFO reactors brands and media. Based on reports of the LTF leaking, and the cost of the NextReef reactors I am leaning toward the BRS reactor. I also read that some folks seem to think that the High Capacity GFO from BRS doesn't work as well as the regular GFO. Based...

I completely agree and even though I admit to only reading part of the DSB material - mostly because I did research on method's with Delbeek and Sprung's books and other sources and have made up my mind on that part of the system, I am absolutely very grateful for Jim's willingness to share...

Thanks Brian, I was aware of OCII and Pet Shanty, although I've not visited the Shanty. The others I'm not familiar with but I work near Dunellen so I'll head over there at lunchtime today to walk about. I emailed a few stores inquiring about what live rock they had, where it was from, etc...

Thanks Jim - I appreciate the references but I've pretty much decided on the modified Berlin. It may not be a "good" reason but aesthetics played as big a role as any in my decision not to use a DSB as I just prefer the look of a shallow bed. In the end my opinion is that it's quite possible...

Interesting enough I was thinking of using 1/2" dia, not for strength so much but for bearing surface since the rock is so porous - I figured I would have more rock to hold on to. I was also wondering just how much I can rely on the rods since the rock seems a bit brittle as well. I'll likely...

You asked for it. Ok, here are some pictures. They're pretty ugly given the stage of the project. Tank in the garage sump with one mixing barrel to the left, the main return pump, the skimmer pump and one extra pump my RO/DI (the only thing fully installed at the moment) fuge,QT and lights...

Thanks I really appreciate that. Right now most of the help I need is guidance. It won't be long (hopefully) till I'll need someone to help me place the base and tank. I was planning on my brother in law but hey - you know how relatives can be. LOL If you're up for that let me know. After I...

Summit - right down the road from you.

Thanks for the welcome Mike. Do you have any pics of your scape? I didn't see any in the gallery and a search of your name didn't come up with a tank build thread but I might have been doing something wrong. I'd be interested in seeing how you scaped the pukani. The one thing that I wonder...

Thanks again Jim. I figured I wouldn't need anything for a while except that maybe the GAC and GFO would be useful while the rock is curing. I figured I might get a Dual reactor from BRS and plumb it off the return line. I'm unfamiliar with Bio-pellets. I found this link to NP Reducing...

Right now I have no plumbing take offs for GFO/GAC, Ca reactors, UV, O3, etc. I figure I will need add a Ca reactor since I want to have some SPS, so I'll make accommodations for that. How necessary are the others? Are they pretty much required or just band aids to solve symptoms that could...

Thanks - and I couldn't agree more with your comment about doing everything possible now to avoid problems later. This tank has been a REALLY long time in coming. I'm not about to rush through something now just so I can kick my own arse.

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