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  1. Redd
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    Cycle question...is it really done?

    So what's too high? 6.0+
    Post by: Redd, Feb 12, 2016 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Cycle question...is it really done?

    API. I added shrimp to the sump on Wednesday evening. I cycling now! Measurables in all three parameters
    Post by: Redd, Feb 12, 2016 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    First SW ever owned...Build thread

    All, I decided to throw a 2.5" long raw table shrimp in the sump last night in a media bag.WOW did that kick in the cycle! in less than 24hrs; the...
    Post by: Redd, Feb 11, 2016 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    Cycle question...is it really done?

    Hello, I have a BC29 that I started cycling 10 days ago. 5lbs LR(one quite live, but the the majority wasn't outwardly vibrant), 25lbs cured dry...
    Thread by: Redd, Feb 11, 2016, 4 replies, in forum: New To The Hobby
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    First SW ever owned...Build thread

    Parameters: Salinity = 1.026-1.028 Temp: 79.9 NH3: 0.25 NO2: 0.05 NO3: 0 I'm slowly starting the cycle. I started with 5 lbs of live rock, 20 of...
    Post by: Redd, Feb 9, 2016 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    Calibrating Refractometer

    Yup, sure did! Thanks for the link
    Post by: Redd, Feb 8, 2016 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Calibrating Refractometer

    Ok Thanks. What about the temperature of the calibration fluid? Does it need to be at a specific temp in order to accurately calibrate?
    Post by: Redd, Feb 8, 2016 in forum: Water Chemistry
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    Calibrating Refractometer

    What is the proper environment to calibrate a refractometer? I have calibrated mine using fresh RODI in the same temperature room as the RODI water...
    Thread by: Redd, Feb 8, 2016, 9 replies, in forum: Water Chemistry
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    First SW ever owned...Build thread

    Today's Parameters: Temp = 84.0 F (turned down the heater to 76 after I saw that) Salinity = 1.027 (swing arm) 1.029 (refractometer) NH3 = 0.20 ish...
    Post by: Redd, Feb 5, 2016 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    First SW ever owned...Build thread

    Here I am, day 3. I have cleared up, seemingly, 100%. NH3 = ~0.1 (API SW test kit - 0.00-0.25) NO2 = ~0.00 - 0.05 pH = ~8.0 Temp = 80.3-81.3...
    Post by: Redd, Feb 3, 2016 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    First SW ever owned...Build thread

    Just the plastic ones for now, mainly for the exact reasons you stated regarding the live rock being unnecessary.
    Post by: Redd, Feb 3, 2016 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    First SW ever owned...Build thread

    Here's what I have going rn for the sump: Chamber 1, bio balls, below floss and eventually carbon (after the cycle). Chamber 2: chunk of dry key...
    Post by: Redd, Feb 3, 2016 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    First SW ever owned...Build thread

    Thanks, Todd. Took me about 10 tries to get scape where I liked it
    Post by: Redd, Feb 2, 2016 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    Hydor- Nano Slim Skim, placement in my BC29

    Cool! Thanks, Cody!
    Post by: Redd, Feb 2, 2016 in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    First SW ever owned...Build thread

    Thanks Civiccars
    Post by: Redd, Feb 2, 2016 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    First SW ever owned...Build thread

    This pic was taken at 8am. Getting there...
    Post by: Redd, Feb 2, 2016 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    First SW ever owned...Build thread

    Caribsea sand clouded me up, but I'm running! Really excited to see some clear water soon.stay tuned
    Post by: Redd, Feb 1, 2016 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    First SW ever owned...Build thread

    Thanks for the compliments everyone. It took me some time! But here are some build questions: The Hydor skimmer right now is in the 2nd chamber. Not...
    Post by: Redd, Feb 1, 2016 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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    Hydor- Nano Slim Skim, placement in my BC29

    Thank you for looking. I am setting up my first SW tank this week. I couldn't fit the skimmer in chamber 1, so I put it the 2nd (middle) chamber. 1....
    Thread by: Redd, Feb 1, 2016, 3 replies, in forum: Protein Skimmers
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    First SW ever owned...Build thread

    Alright!! Got some stuff today. First off, Dr Foster&Smith kinda boned me royally and delayed my order causing some headaches, but the prices are...
    Post by: Redd, Jan 30, 2016 in forum: Show Off Your Fish Tanks!
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