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Forum: Reef 01-04-2015, 06:40 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 22,941
Posted By Easto
I rinsed the rocks then did the acid. I'm...

I rinsed the rocks then did the acid.

I'm not sure how long I was supposed to leave the rocks in there. I probably added the baking soda too early.

A lot of crap came off the rocks, but...
Forum: Reef 01-04-2015, 04:41 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 22,941
Posted By Easto
After a few hours the rock has lightened up quite...

After a few hours the rock has lightened up quite a bit

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o720/keaston82/A4A09394-4815-4875-8E31-0584F9F761BE_zpsobjr7t31.jpg
Forum: Reef 01-04-2015, 01:13 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 22,941
Posted By Easto
http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o720/keaston82...

http://i1339.photobucket.com/albums/o720/keaston82/A2CFFD28-F6A5-4A56-B482-80F3C0F64E98_zpslwxrsrm8.jpg

Ok, this is huge. Not too sure how to resize on my phone.

But this is probably the...
Forum: Reef 01-04-2015, 12:11 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 22,941
Posted By Easto
I have a lot of stuff on the rocks, not idea what...

I have a lot of stuff on the rocks, not idea what any of it is.

I'll grab 1 or 2 rocks that have the most discolouration and take a few shots. See how they look at each stage.
Forum: Reef 01-03-2015, 09:52 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 22,941
Posted By Easto
Dry Pikani bleach than acid bath

I have some dry pukani from Eli.

My plan is to soak it in bleach overnight

After soaking it I'll rinse the rock

From there I will toss it in water+ muriatic acid

Followed by a final...
Forum: Reef 01-02-2015, 03:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,101
Posted By Easto
Rock curing and water testing

I plan on doing a bleach then acid bath on my dry pukani. From there I am tossing it in a rubbermaid container to cure. I don't plan on getting my tank stocked with fish until I get home from...
Forum: Reef 12-26-2014, 08:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,160
Posted By Easto
Got one. Thanks for the heads up

Got one. Thanks for the heads up
Forum: Reef 12-26-2014, 08:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,160
Posted By Easto
I'll check it out. Free shipping I hope

I'll check it out. Free shipping I hope
Forum: Reef 12-26-2014, 07:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,160
Posted By Easto
Looking for a protein skimmer

I'll have a 75 gal tank with a 30-40 gal sump

I was looking at the reef octopus 150.

Good choice?
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 12-18-2014, 07:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,891
Posted By Easto
I PM'ed you

I PM'ed you
Forum: Reef 12-16-2014, 11:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,819
Posted By Easto
Eli: Where can I get it in London? It's...

Eli:

Where can I get it in London?

It's totally fine to make a ball and use it to scape two rocks fully underwater? No issues curing?
Forum: Reef 12-16-2014, 04:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,239
Posted By Easto
Empty tank as a sump - No compartments

I am still planning things and wanted to do a real basic sump. Essentially a place to house a heater, protein skimmer, and carbon/GFO reactor.

I see a lot of sumps that have glass pieces...
Forum: Reef 12-15-2014, 07:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,064
Posted By Easto
I was thinking about drilling near the Middle of...

I was thinking about drilling near the Middle of the overflow Box height. Then putting the siphon tube with the elbow facing down. I haven't measured but I'd think that would give 1.5" - 2" between...
Forum: Reef 12-15-2014, 05:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,064
Posted By Easto
Would something like that second picture be fine?...

Would something like that second picture be fine?

I was looking at a 6 ¼”W x 4”D x 5”T Overflow box.

How much space should I have between the bottom of the box and the opening of the siphon...
Forum: Reef 12-15-2014, 03:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,064
Posted By Easto
I've been looking into it. I would be...

I've been looking into it.

I would be drilling the back of the tank.

I am just not too sure why the siphon drain in a lot of the pictures I have seen have a 90 degree fitting pointing down.
...
Forum: Reef 12-15-2014, 12:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,064
Posted By Easto
None of my panels are tempered, which is nice !

None of my panels are tempered, which is nice !
Forum: Reef 12-14-2014, 10:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,064
Posted By Easto
Decided to drill my tank

I have a 75 Gal and I was going to set up a sump-less system.

After some thought I have decided that I should just use a sump, however my tank isn't drilled.

Which size hole saw should I use?
...
Forum: Reef 12-13-2014, 11:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,819
Posted By Easto
London fijicrete ? Is this a better option...

London fijicrete ?

Is this a better option then epoxy?
Forum: Reef 12-13-2014, 11:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 43,267
Posted By Easto
I am pretty happy about the way this thread...

I am pretty happy about the way this thread turned out. Blew my expectations out of the water.
Forum: Reef 12-13-2014, 12:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 43,267
Posted By Easto
Thanks guys!

Thanks guys!
Forum: Reef 12-12-2014, 11:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 43,267
Posted By Easto
Water Changes: Should I be doing water changes...

Water Changes:
Should I be doing water changes while the rock cures, or leave the rock and water alone and let it do its thing?

Cured Rock how long will bacteria live outside the water?
What's...
Forum: Reef 12-12-2014, 06:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 43,267
Posted By Easto
Hopefully I can get the rock put together as nice...

Hopefully I can get the rock put together as nice as it looked in the video!
Forum: Reef 12-12-2014, 12:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 43,267
Posted By Easto
Dry Pukani Rock - Curing - aquascaping

I have some dry Pukani currently. This is my plan:

I am going to clean the rock either with bleach + water or do the Muriatic acid + water clean to get rid of any dead material.

From there...
Forum: Reef 12-08-2014, 02:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,006
Posted By Easto
It is a 75 gal. I have some dry Pukani and...

It is a 75 gal.

I have some dry Pukani and Tonga Shelf.

With the vinegar do I add RO/DI water or will tap water work for this purpose?
Forum: Reef 12-08-2014, 11:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,006
Posted By Easto
Perfect! Thanks for the help

Perfect!

Thanks for the help
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