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Water
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DangerDave
NJRC Member
Update
Yesterday painted the back of the tank with black gloss.
I flushed my RODI unit with 30 gallons yesterday, getting ready to add the DI cartridge and start making water. I still need to plumb my 75 gallon Marineland corner flow. It is going into a Trigger Crystal 30 sump and the pump is a Current USA 609. Is anyone familiar with the fittings of this tank and can give me the sizes of fitting I need to get it to drain to this sump and returned from the pump? Would I be able to walk into Absolutely Fish and get help and the plumbing parts needed?
As far as setuo. What is the best way? Test for leaks? Should I fill it with RODI water, start running the sump to test and then add salt, rock, and sand? Or should I make as much water as possible, add rock, sand and then water mixed with salt?
Yesterday painted the back of the tank with black gloss.
I flushed my RODI unit with 30 gallons yesterday, getting ready to add the DI cartridge and start making water. I still need to plumb my 75 gallon Marineland corner flow. It is going into a Trigger Crystal 30 sump and the pump is a Current USA 609. Is anyone familiar with the fittings of this tank and can give me the sizes of fitting I need to get it to drain to this sump and returned from the pump? Would I be able to walk into Absolutely Fish and get help and the plumbing parts needed?
As far as setuo. What is the best way? Test for leaks? Should I fill it with RODI water, start running the sump to test and then add salt, rock, and sand? Or should I make as much water as possible, add rock, sand and then water mixed with salt?
I tried taking a pic to show off the black background but it was not defined. Do I need to flood light into the room?
Not very impressive, will try to take a better pic with afternoon light
DangerDave
NJRC Member
I think how you do it is just choice. I did my rockwork, added water, and added rinsed dry sand later.
Hi Dave, is this yours? Where did you get those rectangular water storage tanks? I’ve been looking for local sellers here in NJ. Shipping from online is ridiculous.
Sorry, a little out of topic
Joe is selling water storage on RC.
Moving sale - 90 gallon and tons of extras - Reef Central Online Community
Thanks Diana! I messaged him in RC. I haven’t visited our forum there for quite some time.
DangerDave
NJRC Member
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I have Marcos rock, salt, and sand arriving tomorrow. I've managed to make and store 55 gallons of RODI water with 0 TDS in 20 gallon trash bins and will make more. My sump is plumbed .
I plan on aquascaping tomorrow or Saturday and then adding sand.
Afterwards can I fill the tank with RODI water turn on pumps and then add salt? It would make things much easier.
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I plan on aquascaping tomorrow or Saturday and then adding sand.
Afterwards can I fill the tank with RODI water turn on pumps and then add salt? It would make things much easier.
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OK, so I add rock, water, salt to proper salinity, and then sand, correct?
When should I turn on my pumps during this process? When should I start using lights?
When should I turn on my pumps during this process? When should I start using lights?
No lights until the tank is cycled. The rocks are cured?
When I add sand to a tank that has water in it, I use a funnel type object. 4ish wide pvc pipe works as an example. It keeps the sand from getting everywhere
correct...also heater
When I add sand to a tank that has water in it, I use a funnel type object. 4ish wide pvc pipe works as an example. It keeps the sand from getting everywhere
Yes, they are Marcos rock
Dry Live Rock for Sale | Aragonite Sand | Aquarium Supply - Marco Rocks
Do I need a controller for the heater?
Dry Live Rock for Sale | Aragonite Sand | Aquarium Supply - Marco Rocks
Do I need a controller for the heater?
I don't use a controller for my heater. You may want to have a backup heater if the one you have fails.
You are using DRY rock. You may want to read this thread...take note of what is said in the first post. Preparing Rock - Reef Central Online Community (disregard if you already cured it)
You are using DRY rock. You may want to read this thread...take note of what is said in the first post. Preparing Rock - Reef Central Online Community (disregard if you already cured it)
It's definitely not cured as it will be arriving tomorrow. From what I've read the Marco rock doesn't leak phosphates. We'll see how it goes. I plan on cycling with shrimp