Where would a good place be to have a Aquarium built. I live In Innisfail So some place close. Any one have any ideas. or good suggestions.
Thanks.

did you decide on dimensions?

Did you check out Red Coral? Golds builds tanks also and Cowtown's only an hour away so that's fairly close.

Not yet I want to get info on places and then sit down and call around.
the size will be 110 or bigger.

Would anyone know why my toad stool always closes up for a week or so, then re open. Same with my colt coral. All the other coral in my system look great and are doing well. Have checked all my prams.

Nitrite 0.1
Nitrate 0
PH 8.2
Alkalinity 10
Cal 350
mag 1050
Phosphates is a little high 2.0
I would love to figure out how to keep everything at par.
like my mag, Alkalinity, Cal. cause I have at least 5 gallons of water evaporate every 2 days. and I think that is why I can not keep everything in check. Any ideas on this mater would be of great help.
Thanks.

Bump

i heard people use dosing to top up instead of ro water maybe?

Bump Come on guys help me out here.

Calcium and magnesium are low.....that may have something to do with it......or it could just be the way your corals "act".......I had a patch of gsp that would close up for weeks at a time, I kept thinkin it was dead....:wink:

Thanks for the replies, anyone else

If it is anything like the Devlis Hand leather it might be molting. Both my DH and TS seem to do it.

Have you ever thought about building it yourself? Get the glass cut local and put it together. If I was to do another custom tank I think that is how I would do it.

Ya actually my devils hand does it also good point thanks grizz. any ideas on how to keep my perimeters up. how would one dose when adding 5 gallons of top off every few days. i suck when it comes to figuring out how much of all the additives to add.

All I do and it seem to work well is mix your water/salt to match tank salinity. Then test the water for Mg, Ca & DKH, add your additive to bump to required levels. I have found once I had my Mg up to 1400 ppm that the Ca & Alk balanced out and stayed.

Start with a small amount of additive and record how much it bumps then you have an idea of how much you need to bump it to where you want it. Does that make sence to you?

Ya kinda, So I would add the additives only when I do a water change, or when I add my 5 gallon top off every other day...Sorry I am stupid when it comes to this ****.

oh and what test kits do you guys use:question:

No worries, I didn't know crap about additive's and such, but have leared a lot quickly.

Well it all depends on what your tank levels are, if they are low you should add with top ups for sure. But if they are ok then you should not have to add with every top up. I check my parameters weekly and adjust if need be.

For test kits I use API for everything except Mg I use Elos.

Cool Grizz, Thanks for the help...I have herd alot of good things about you. hows the new build going.

No problem, I try to remember everything some of the big dogs here have taught me and pass it on.

Glad to here it is good thing's your are hearing about me, if it was bad things I might have to hunt someone down and ............well you get the point, lol

The new tank build is going OK but it would be better if I could sell the 155 BF so I could finish this one. My light's should be in tomorrow I hope as long as USP does not get lost.

Ya i here ya well thanks again for the info really appreciate it. I will have to come out and check the new build when your done. I live in Innisfail so we are pretty close. Marine apprentice knows who I am. Im the undertaker...lol anyways talk with you later.

Any new updates Derek? Did you find a tank yet?

Nothing yet, Still trying to figure out what size to go with. Im have to sell my other tanks, before the wife agrees to let me purchase the new one. and thats pretty hard when you have the tank full of fish and coral. I'm trying to work her so I can bye the new one first then sell the old one. but its not working very well.:sad:

I happen to know where there is a really nice 155 gal BF for sale,:wink::wink:

Ya I bet you do.:biggrin: To big for my room.

Sometimes showing her the Ad for the old ones will convince her that you're motivated!

Hey never thought of that.:biggrin:

Well I have ordered my new tank went with 48x30x20....should be done this week....Also picked my lights up went with the Tek 8 bulb unit pretty stoked has the protective lens cover and hanging kit with it. Now for the stand and sump...Got my father and a friend going to help me out on the stand Sump not sure yet...So soon I will have pics for everyone.....Can't wait....:lol::lol::lol:

Good to hear, nice size of tank. If you need any help moving that big chunk of glass inside let me know.

Hey Man, Thanks I might take you up on that offer Just put the bulbs in my new lights.looks sweet but cant use them until the new tank is done. So Hows the system going for ya?

Going ok, just taking things real slow. Got my first fish 2 weeks ago (lawnmower blenny) and along with my snails are keeping the algae in check. Might try to catch my orange spot goby out of my 20 and get him working on the sand bed.

Well thats cool make sure you keep updating the pictures....So have you been happy with the lights.I bought the same ones as you....I would not mind stopping by your place to see how you mounted them I have to figure out how to do it...I did buy the cables for it, and also the lens cover....so pretty excited to see what they will look like on the new tank.

derek its terry im over at joshs house right now and i forgot my canreef password. toss that light up on your 90 and see how it does.

The lights are great although I need to start adding a few corals to see how they preform. Shouldn't have any problems. The real test will be when I put a clam or two in but that won't be for a while. What bulb combo did you go with? You still have my number? Give me a call (I'm almost always home evenings) and come have a look.

Hey Terry I might to see how they look..:biggrin:

Hey MMax I dont have your number not sure what i did with it...PM me with it...And for the Lights I went to red coral and Doug help me out with them I will have to see what they were cant remember. I bought the ATI bulbs a KZ coral-life I think.

Some new additions to my tank hope you like..
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This dude is full of eggs.
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Well thats all.Now if my new tank would just hurry up and get here.

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And some more pics.....:biggrin:

Well started my new stand today for the new tank. My father is skinning it tomorrow and putting the door on. it is going to be pretty nice when its done....PICS TO COME. Should have the new tank next weekend 48X30X20:biggrin:

Well here is a few shots of the new stand....Will add the new tank and lights....later on tonight.:biggrin:

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Will have the final look later tonight....with the doors on tank on top and lights above. Thanks for looking.

Lookin really nice Derek have you talked to Dan about that sump yet? Or have you thought of a different tank for that.