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  1. jmann124
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    Brand new to the hobby and need advice - 75 gal

    So API test kits it is. I use a refractometer at work all the time to measure the coolant level in our CNC machines. They are pretty cool. I'm...
    Post by: jmann124, Jun 1, 2012 in forum: New To The Hobby
  2. jmann124
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    Brand new to the hobby and need advice - 75 gal

    What is a good test kit? I've seen the Instant Ocean and the API SW kits, but I wanted to get some recommendations first. I know I'll probably need a...
    Post by: jmann124, Jun 1, 2012 in forum: New To The Hobby
  3. jmann124
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    Brand new to the hobby and need advice - 75 gal

    Are the salt crystals not bad for the pump?
    Post by: jmann124, May 31, 2012 in forum: New To The Hobby
  4. jmann124
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    Brand new to the hobby and need advice - 75 gal

    At what point did you mix in your salt? Before filling the DT? Before adding sand? After everything was in the tank as a last step?
    Post by: jmann124, May 31, 2012 in forum: New To The Hobby
  5. jmann124
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    Brand new to the hobby and need advice - 75 gal

    I have a 5lb bag of live sand. Can that go in with the rest or wait 'til mixing is over? Also, none of my rocks are live. They are dead and I...
    Post by: jmann124, May 30, 2012 in forum: New To The Hobby
  6. jmann124
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    Brand new to the hobby and need advice - 75 gal

    Should I add my rock and sand before I start adding salt?
    Post by: jmann124, May 30, 2012 in forum: New To The Hobby
  7. jmann124
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    Brand new to the hobby and need advice - 75 gal

    What are the pros, if any, and cons to mixing my salt and water in the tank the first time? I know that after that it would have to be mixed in...
    Post by: jmann124, May 30, 2012 in forum: New To The Hobby
  8. jmann124
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    Sump pump.

    It depends on what your head loss will be. Tamm Rio has good pumps that aren't as expensive as most others. I have to Rio 20hf. It puts out 870gph...
    Post by: jmann124, May 30, 2012 in forum: New To The Hobby
  9. jmann124
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    Brand new to the hobby and need advice - 75 gal

    Here are some pics. I still have to put the trim on the cabinet, but that can be done in the house and while cycling. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]...
    Post by: jmann124, May 29, 2012 in forum: New To The Hobby
  10. jmann124
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    Brand new to the hobby and need advice - 75 gal

    Moved the cabinet in the house. I had to leave quickly so I haven't gotten the pics yet, but I will post some later.
    Post by: jmann124, May 29, 2012 in forum: New To The Hobby
  11. jmann124
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    Brand new to the hobby and need advice - 75 gal

    So, I talked my wife into moving the bookcase in the living room so that I could but the tank there. That way I can see it even while I'm watching...
    Post by: jmann124, May 28, 2012 in forum: New To The Hobby
  12. jmann124
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    Brand new to the hobby and need advice - 75 gal

    Awesome. Thanx Should I put the bag of live sand in the fuge, DT, or return to PetSmart? It is still somewhat wet in the bag, so I'm not opening it...
    Post by: jmann124, May 25, 2012 in forum: New To The Hobby
  13. jmann124
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    Brand new to the hobby and need advice - 75 gal

    The live sand came from PetSmart. It is a 5lb bag of CaribSea live sand. I honestly didn't considered that it would not really be alive. It was...
    Post by: jmann124, May 25, 2012 in forum: New To The Hobby
  14. jmann124
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    Brand new to the hobby and need advice - 75 gal

    It's brand new, never used, sealed in original bag, dead sand. I have a small 5lb bag of live sand to seed with, but I know not to open that until...
    Post by: jmann124, May 25, 2012 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Brand new to the hobby and need advice - 75 gal

    How long can dead sand sand sit in a tank and sump before you put water in it? I have 90lbs of sand in 15lb bags sitting around here and the wife is...
    Post by: jmann124, May 25, 2012 in forum: New To The Hobby
  16. jmann124
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    Brand new to the hobby and need advice - 75 gal

    No, it won't be up this weekend. Too many graduations to attend. Plus, There's not enough good rock at any of the LFS's to get the other 50lbs I...
    Post by: jmann124, May 24, 2012 in forum: New To The Hobby
  17. jmann124
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    Brand new to the hobby and need advice - 75 gal

    I just realized today that all i need is about 15lbs more sand and 50lbs more rock and I can crank it all up. :guitarist: Is there anything I need...
    Post by: jmann124, May 23, 2012 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Brand new to the hobby and need advice - 75 gal

    I'm just not sure how much room I'll have in the fuge section once the sand and chaeto are in there. I'm going to try to get some rock in there...
    Post by: jmann124, May 23, 2012 in forum: New To The Hobby
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    Brand new to the hobby and need advice - 75 gal

    That was about 28-30lbs. I will be adding more to it though. I'm havent decided if I want to add some rock rubble to my sump or not.
    Post by: jmann124, May 23, 2012 in forum: New To The Hobby
  20. jmann124
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    Brand new to the hobby and need advice - 75 gal

    I filled a tote with water, put my pump in it, called the family in to see, plugged it in, and exclaimed maniacally, "It's alive!" Then, there was a...
    Post by: jmann124, May 22, 2012 in forum: New To The Hobby
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