CJ's New 90Gal Setup

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  1. ComputerJohn

    ComputerJohn Panda Puffer

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    90Gal Born Date May 17, 2010

    Now, I just need to let the sand settle.
     

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  2. Powerman

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    Wow.... lots of work done. Looking great. Can't wait to see a fish in there.;D

    I really would like a RO/DI.... but just don't have the room. If I take any more up downstairs the wife will blow a gasket.;D
     
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    Thank you buddy. Been a long time coming. Wow this sand takes a while to settle. It's still clouding this morning. :angry: How long does it usually take to settle?????

     
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    Yay!!!! its coming along nicely!

    what type of sand did you decide to go with?
     
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    Oh God?? Hmmmm.. I mixed a bag of CaribSea Aragonite Aragamax Sugar-Sized Sand 30lbs fine & CaribSea Aragonite 15lbs coarse (not sure which one off the top of my head) sand together.

     
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  6. Powerman

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    It will just take a while not much you can do. You can try all you want not to stir it up, but it will anyway. Plus all that fine stuff will settle out and any little thing will stir it up.

    No biggie.... it will clear up.
     
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  7. ComputerJohn

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    Ok thanks.. So how long should I wait before I can start up my return pump. I shut it down this morning to see if I can get it to settle faster. I have the nozzle pointed to the sides.

     
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    Powered up my return pump & installed a filter sock & walha, I got a clear tank in 4hrs I got a clear tank!! ;D
     

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    Well, went to my LFS & bought 5lbs of live sand & 6 more pounds of live rock to get my tank to cycle. I also grabbed 8 or so pounds out of my 29gal.

    Placed live sand & rock into my tank. Damn, it's cloudy again. :(
     

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  10. Bzar

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    system looks great. really enjoyed the thread so far...thanks for sharing.
     
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