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01-31-2015, 10:31 PM
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yeah i knew that hence the calls i get all the time lol ..... i argue the point all the time , we dont always see eye to eye on things and this is one for sure lol i still have yet to have someone explain the science to me behind it but i can guarantee it wasnt me who said it lol people go and throw skimmate in their tanks but yet dont understand why? i guess though lol ask me my thoughts on drip acclimating!!! youll find i dont agree with the others here on that one either lol im an old reefer though so maybe im due to be taught a lesson lol
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02-01-2015, 06:06 AM
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Great start !
Well, I'm sure there is some bacteria in skimmate, so they're not wrong, I guess 
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02-19-2015, 09:58 PM
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Soaked rocks in fresh water for last couple weeks ... changed water and then refilled with salt water 4 days ago ... added heaters and recirculation pumps ... still undecided on whether to add skimmate
Tank update ... hole in the wall is all trimmed out ... vapour barrier installed in 95% of fish room ... overflow is installed and 2 bulkheads for closed loops installed Left to do: main tank acquire and install bulkheads for overflow install sump/skimmer/heaters/UV install RO unit plumb the overflow to sump plumb and install pump and eductors for closed loop install return pump and return line with eductor test circulation with fresh water add shallow sandbed build aquascaped rock structures build canopy for lights Left to do: miscellaneous setup 40G QT tank with own HOB filtration setup 50G species only tank and plumb to main tank install ramp/walkway across back of tank for easier access into tank
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03-07-2015, 01:55 AM
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Left to do: main tank
acquire and install bulkheads for overflow - done install sump/skimmer/heaters - done plumb and install pump and eductors for closed loop - done test circulation with fresh water - done add shallow sandbed - done install RO unit plumb the overflow to sump install return pump and return line with eductor build aquascaped rock structures build canopy for lights Left to do: miscellaneous setup 40G QT tank with own HOB filtration setup 50G species only tank and plumb to main tank install ramp/walkway across back of tank for easier access into tank buy UV filter - anyone selling one locally pm me
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03-07-2015, 03:29 AM
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Welcome back !
How about instead of using skimmate you try something such as Seachem Stability or Microbacter7 ? Throw a raw shrimp in the tank to rot until it starts to fall apart (week?) then remove it/repeat, or ghost feed - just add fish food every 3-5 days And use one of the above or similar liquids at the same time. Or you could pee in your tank  Just my $0.25
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oh well ... I am at least a week away from that decision but thanks for the input 
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