WMAS Discussion Forum : first reef tank http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:03:48 +0000 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 10:33:49 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=45208 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[first reef tank : skimace7 wrote:My 2 cents...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45208&PID=393982&title=first-reef-tank#393982 Author: P.Kapp
Subject: 45208
Posted: January 12 2011 at 10:33am

Originally posted by skimace7 skimace7 wrote:

My 2 cents would be keep it far enough away from your glass so you can get a cleaner around it and keep as much off the sand bed as possible...

+1 
I looked all over the different reef sites for pictures of other peoples that i really liked so I could get more ideas. I tried to leave enough space between my glass and rocks so that I'll have room for some coral to grow out and still be able to get my magnet cleaner by it. I also used acrylic rods and some of that aquarium putty stuff to do my rockscape. I would make sure you love it before you fill it with water. its a lot easier to change it with no water in there. Im kinda jealous... this was one of my favorite parts of setting up my tank Thumbs Up
]]> Wed, 12 Jan 2011 10:33:49 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45208&PID=393982&title=first-reef-tank#393982 <![CDATA[first reef tank : And stack it so you have very...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45208&PID=393972&title=first-reef-tank#393972 Author: Davidwillis
Subject: 45208
Posted: January 12 2011 at 9:53am

And stack it so you have very little touching the sand, so you can get water flow over most of your sand.]]> Wed, 12 Jan 2011 09:53:03 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45208&PID=393972&title=first-reef-tank#393972 <![CDATA[first reef tank : My 2 cents would be keep it far...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45208&PID=393967&title=first-reef-tank#393967 Author: skimace7
Subject: 45208
Posted: January 12 2011 at 9:33am

My 2 cents would be keep it far enough away from your glass so you can get a cleaner around it and keep as much off the sand bed as possible...

]]> Wed, 12 Jan 2011 09:33:41 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45208&PID=393967&title=first-reef-tank#393967 <![CDATA[first reef tank : Well, my Marco rock arrived today....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45208&PID=393904&title=first-reef-tank#393904 Author: phinfan
Subject: 45208
Posted: January 11 2011 at 10:26pm

Well, my Marco rock arrived today. Sump is still under construction, thanks Tyler. I placed my sand in the tank and made my first attempt at my aqua scape.  I will have to look at it for a bit to see if it grows on me.  I will see if I can get some pictures tomorrow.  Critics welcome.  Is there anything I need to keep in mind as I make my final decisions with rock placement?]]> Tue, 11 Jan 2011 22:26:50 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45208&PID=393904&title=first-reef-tank#393904 <![CDATA[first reef tank : Welcome to the sight ... The best...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45208&PID=393100&title=first-reef-tank#393100 Author: skimace7
Subject: 45208
Posted: January 06 2011 at 9:57am

Welcome to the sight ... The best advice I ever recieved that has proven for me is to take it slow... Enjoy!!]]> Thu, 06 Jan 2011 09:57:39 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45208&PID=393100&title=first-reef-tank#393100 <![CDATA[first reef tank : Nice! I think you will like your...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45208&PID=393049&title=first-reef-tank#393049 Author: Jeffs_little_ocean
Subject: 45208
Posted: January 05 2011 at 7:41pm

Nice! I think you will like your skimmer. I just bought a vertex about 2 weeks ago. So far I have been very happy with it.]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2011 19:41:24 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45208&PID=393049&title=first-reef-tank#393049 <![CDATA[first reef tank : Well I am taking baby steps but,...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45208&PID=393046&title=first-reef-tank#393046 Author: phinfan
Subject: 45208
Posted: January 05 2011 at 7:16pm

Well I am taking baby steps but, things are starting to come together.  The tile is in place where the tank will sit.  Tyler is building me a custom sump.  I ordered some marco rock and it shipped today, and I also purchased my skimmer.  

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa176/phinfan1962/IMG_0018.jpg

more pics to come
]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2011 19:16:13 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45208&PID=393046&title=first-reef-tank#393046 <![CDATA[first reef tank : Im glad its that simple!! ]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45208&PID=389331&title=first-reef-tank#389331 Author: Dion Richins
Subject: 45208
Posted: December 11 2010 at 9:54am

Im glad its that simple!!Big smile]]> Sat, 11 Dec 2010 09:54:44 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45208&PID=389331&title=first-reef-tank#389331 <![CDATA[first reef tank : I found the problem with the lights....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45208&PID=389286&title=first-reef-tank#389286 Author: phinfan
Subject: 45208
Posted: December 10 2010 at 10:47pm

I found the problem with the lights.  The three wires, from the cord that plugs into the outlet, black, green, white, were not getting a good connection.  During the troubleshooting process I noticed the bad connection in the connector that plugs into the ballast.  I was able to make the lights come on and go off by messing with the connector.  I also seen it shorting when I moved the connector.  Upon further review, I was able to see the black wire was not making a good connection.  I then discovered the white wires connection was also compromised.  A little more homework and I think I will be able to get this fixed without a visit from any of you that offered up your assistance.

Thanks
]]> Fri, 10 Dec 2010 22:47:15 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45208&PID=389286&title=first-reef-tank#389286 <![CDATA[first reef tank : welcome, looking forward to seeing...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45208&PID=388888&title=first-reef-tank#388888 Author: kellerexpress
Subject: 45208
Posted: December 08 2010 at 10:43pm

welcome, looking forward to seeing this tank set up finally]]> Wed, 08 Dec 2010 22:43:32 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45208&PID=388888&title=first-reef-tank#388888