[Uvajed]

Originally Posted by jimw369

Stick around this hobby long enough it boils down to...space...time...money .

I'm new to the hobby, and, I don't have any trouble asking questions that you old timers think are stupid. The bottom line is, I'm trying to do this right. If I ask dumb questions, so be it. I'd rather know the right way to do it, than to kill stuff. I've been around internet forums for a LONG time, since the early 90's, before windows, seen most of it, and I have really, really THICK skin.

[jimw369]

Originally Posted by Uvajed

I'm new to the hobby, and, I don't have any trouble asking questions that you old timers think are stupid. The bottom line is, I'm trying to do this right. If I ask dumb questions, so be it. I'd rather know the right way to do it, than to kill stuff. I've been around internet forums for a LONG time, since the early 90's, before windows, seen most of it, and I have really, really THICK skin.

I dont understand.

You are constantly saying things like "old timers think are stupid".

[jimw369]

Originally Posted by IceMan

true... i'd argue the order of those though...

Hmmm....yes....maybe money,space, time. If you had the money you could build space and have no time. I guess its different for each of us.

[IceMan]

Originally Posted by jimw369

Hmmm....yes....maybe money,space, time. If you had the money you could build space and have no time. I guess its different for each of us.

lol now we're on the same page for sure.




and as to the stupid questions... those are only true to people who already know and are annoyed at others asking... doesn't make it true but some do act that way, if any of us come accross that way ignore it, prolly wasn't meant to sound the way it read anyway.

p.s. i say US because i tend to speakup and answer questions myself but am very new myself!

[bmward64]

DON'T FEEL ALONE MA FRIEND... i got a lil 46bow and working on a 55... both o mine put together might make a descent fuge for him... lol





Tell me about it.... btw send us some pics





P.S. How do you do the quotes, but have never tried till now...????

[nunch]

Originally Posted by bmward64

DON'T FEEL ALONE MA FRIEND... i got a lil 46bow and working on a 55... both o mine put together might make a descent fuge for him... lol





Tell me about it.... btw send us some pics





P.S. How do you do the quotes, but have never tried till now...????

If you wanna quote whole message just click quote on bottom right of post. if you wanna just quote a part, copy and paste then highlight and click the "wrap quote tag" button on top right of your new post.

[Uvajed]

Originally Posted by jimw369

I dont understand.

You are constantly saying things like "old timers think are stupid".

I've read a lot of posts that criticized newbies for asking questions we should have read or researched previously. I've read a lot of threads, and it's impossible to remember everything that has been posted, plus, asking questions generates new discussion. Perhaps I've read too far back. I'm sorry I offended you, I didn't mean too.

[IceMan]

you didn't offend him... that's what he was saying, don't feel that way. feel at home.

correct me if i'm wrong Jim?

[NAS]

uvajed, I think the med thing was directed at me! lol. Your tank info is bang on. My fish experience is much the same. My first salt tank was 20 gallons in 2000. Since then we (wife and I) have progressed through the ranks of tanks to where we are now. It's a long process of addiction. sounds like you did it right though. My hat off to you for taking your time and researchin it.

[NAS]

Im thinking that the "Meds" Thing was directed at me... for going to the larger size tank... uvaged, your plan for the 75 gallon is bang on. It all starts some where, then slides down hill to complete addiciton. I just finished my Clam tank build this weekend it's tank 7. So, there is always some thing else to learn, or try....

[IceMan]

i was joking with her about the meds... just bein funny, no harm intended

[NAS]

lol,

No harm taken, and the really ironic thing is that my meds ran dry about 6 days ago. I gota go get more..... nothing serious.... Just funny as hell...

[DEWAYNE]

can't wait to see this bad boy, if I were you I'd be the job site super intendant, this way,all you gotta do is point..LOL

[NAS]

We have run into a slight hitch!

The build plan on this tank last check was 96x36x36. After Double and Tripple checking my space avails the room is looking like it will cap out at between 8-9 feet interior width. We are cutting it really close for this thak. I am considering trimming the tank down to 6' in order to make it a better fit for the room. Any insight/ or thoughts out there?

[jimw369]

Originally Posted by NAS

We have run into a slight hitch!

The build plan on this tank last check was 96x36x36. After Double and Tripple checking my space avails the room is looking like it will cap out at between 8-9 feet interior width. We are cutting it really close for this thak. I am considering trimming the tank down to 6' in order to make it a better fit for the room. Any insight/ or thoughts out there?

Build your own plywood tank. Sounds like you are only going to be able to view it from the front anyway. Ive seen a couple write up on builds done this way. Just a thought.

[bmward64]

I don't have any helpful ideas here, but I sure would hate to see that tank get any smaller!

[IceMan]

Originally Posted by jimw369

Build your own plywood tank. Sounds like you are only going to be able to view it from the front anyway. Ive seen a couple write up on builds done this way. Just a thought.

i saw build on one of those... thought it sounded so stupid i wanted to see what kinda mess they made. short story - it turned out VERY NICE! the guy did an awsome job on it i think.

[jimw369]

Id like to know how you are going to maintain Ca levels in those small tanks full of clams. Got a plan for that?

[Fishguy1]

Sounds great, but why would you place a CO2 recator in the reef, and a UV filter, the CO2 will promote ALOT of alge growth, and the UV filter will kill alot of benifical bacteria you need for a large reef system.

-Brian

[nunch]

i don't know much about the CO2 reactor, but after the tank is established the UV sterilizer will be fine. most all bacteria will be on surfaces (rock, glass, filter media) not in the water.

[IceMan]

C02 will drive pH down, be carefull... unless you are talking about a calc. reator

[NAS]

I am indeed talking about a Calc reactor. The goal is to have the Calc reactor to maitian the carbonate, calcium, and trace levels. I have the regulator, and am waiting for the Probe and Controller. Still fighting...."discussing" the final size of the tank with my wife. I think that I am going to dig my heals in on this one. As far as the plywood tank.... I dun-nooo..... Im not a good carpender, and it would be a shame to loose my french angel, magestic, Emeperor, Blue face, and soon to be Grey pomacanthus. It may just mean that we have to wait a little longer for the Bucks, im ok with that.

I am actually planning to set up the sump as a tank to start (150-170 gallon) then when the tank is in place flip it to a refugium.

The Clams are not going in the big tank. However The calcuim has not been a problem so far. Im up to 12 clams ranging from 1.5" to 7" 4 are over 5". All doing well (knock on wood). I am having one hell of a time keeping the Carbonate hardness up. I am packin in the buffers.... Really, 3-5 tsp/week of pro-buffer. hardly saying abouv 130ppm gunnin fo 160. See the thread "Clam nano in the making" Have some pics of the tanks so far. I welcome input

[NAS]

Foot note... The Uv unit... im 50-50 on it. both my 100 gallon tanks have uv's on them. It makes a world of difference on disease. Absolutly no effect so far on bilology of the tank that I can figure.

[NAS]

As a complete aside,

There is no such thing as a stupid question...only a stupid answer. So, ASK AWAY. If some one sounds bothered and cranky about it, you probably don't want to hear their answer anyways.

Just my humble opinion.

[bmward64]

What tank size were you thinking... a range will do.