Dustybaker's 75 gallon build - Page 7

dustybaker · 01-27-2010, 07:16 PM

I assume so, most do, Im going to add it and throw a cube of brine in it once im done running carbon.

Blownsvt · 01-27-2010, 07:19 PM

I used the prodibio stuff from SWE. was about 5 bucks i think for 2 doses of it. I had the dry rock in the bin for about a week and only ever saw ammonia but no sign of bacteria to break it down. Added the prodibio and within a day had ammonia, nitrite,nitrate. let it go for a while did a wter change and added round 2 and within a few days it was 0-0-0 across the board. there was no bioload in my container just a rubbermaid with water and rock with a couple pumps for flow.

chefb_5 · 01-27-2010, 08:09 PM

i would say ur set up is very impressive!!

Merkurfan · 01-27-2010, 09:07 PM

leaving the back un-covered?

dustybaker · 01-27-2010, 09:43 PM

For now, ill implement some type of cover before I add fish.

coralreefer · 01-27-2010, 10:48 PM

Looks great so far. Are you running a controller on this tank?

dustybaker · 01-31-2010, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coralreefer

Looks great so far. Are you running a controller on this tank?

Not yet, im poor!

dustybaker · 02-08-2010, 11:34 PM

So I have some light brown algae spots on the sand now, not sure what this means but i'll take it. Im having trouble getting good test results because the color charts are so much alike. Do any of the LFS test water for a small fee?

fivesmallworlds · 02-08-2010, 11:52 PM

Jake will usually test for you, if the store isn't packed with customers.

lr9788 · 02-08-2010, 11:52 PM

I bet if there is a fellow reefer close you could twist their arm and have them test it for you

dustybaker · 04-04-2010, 02:08 PM

Just a quick update. Fish consist of a YWG, McCosker's Flasher Wrasse, Blue Flasher Wrasse, Hippo Tang, and a Pair of True SI Percs. Coral/Inverts Skunk Cleaner shrimp, an RBTA, lots of SPS, 6-8 different zoas/palys, a Welso brain about 6" or so, not a whole lot of LPS.....yet. Also added an RKL controller.I swapped out my actinics for ATI Blue+ bulbs.

More pics coming......

dustybaker · 04-04-2010, 02:12 PM

dustybaker · 04-04-2010, 02:34 PM

dustybaker · 04-04-2010, 02:37 PM

bkoppes · 04-04-2010, 07:24 PM

Looking good Dustin. Great placement on the Red Table!

Sandro · 04-04-2010, 08:11 PM

lookin good

dustybaker · 04-04-2010, 08:57 PM

Thanks guys. I actually have a temporary feeling of being content with it.

wireefman · 04-04-2010, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dustybaker

Thanks guys. I actually have a temporary feeling of being content with it.

trust me that fades fast

dougers31 · 04-04-2010, 11:19 PM

Is the pink b.nest the one you got from me? Either way it looks good....real good

chefb_5 · 04-05-2010, 12:27 AM

very nice collection you have going!

01-27-2010, 07:16 PM	#121
dustybaker I contributed! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ramsey, MN Posts: 2,532 Rep Power: 4	I assume so, most do, Im going to add it and throw a cube of brine in it once im done running carbon. __________________

01-27-2010, 09:43 PM	#125
dustybaker I contributed! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ramsey, MN Posts: 2,532 Rep Power: 4	For now, ill implement some type of cover before I add fish. __________________

02-08-2010, 11:34 PM	#128
dustybaker I contributed! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ramsey, MN Posts: 2,532 Rep Power: 4	So I have some light brown algae spots on the sand now, not sure what this means but i'll take it. Im having trouble getting good test results because the color charts are so much alike. Do any of the LFS test water for a small fee? __________________

04-04-2010, 02:08 PM	#131
dustybaker I contributed! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ramsey, MN Posts: 2,532 Rep Power: 4	Just a quick update. Fish consist of a YWG, McCosker's Flasher Wrasse, Blue Flasher Wrasse, Hippo Tang, and a Pair of True SI Percs. Coral/Inverts Skunk Cleaner shrimp, an RBTA, lots of SPS, 6-8 different zoas/palys, a Welso brain about 6" or so, not a whole lot of LPS.....yet. Also added an RKL controller.I swapped out my actinics for ATI Blue+ bulbs. More pics coming...... __________________

04-04-2010, 02:12 PM	#132
dustybaker I contributed! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ramsey, MN Posts: 2,532 Rep Power: 4	__________________

01-27-2010, 07:19 PM	#122
Blownsvt TCMAS Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 897 Rep Power: 1	I used the prodibio stuff from SWE. was about 5 bucks i think for 2 doses of it. I had the dry rock in the bin for about a week and only ever saw ammonia but no sign of bacteria to break it down. Added the prodibio and within a day had ammonia, nitrite,nitrate. let it go for a while did a wter change and added round 2 and within a few days it was 0-0-0 across the board. there was no bioload in my container just a rubbermaid with water and rock with a couple pumps for flow.

01-27-2010, 08:09 PM	#123
chefb_5 Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Elk River Posts: 796 Rep Power: 0	i would say ur set up is very impressive!!

01-27-2010, 09:07 PM	#124
Merkurfan 612-20-TANKS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Blaine Posts: 5,612 Rep Power: 7	leaving the back un-covered?

01-27-2010, 10:48 PM	#126
coralreefer I contributed! Tournaments Won: 1 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 1,759 Rep Power: 5	Looks great so far. Are you running a controller on this tank?

02-08-2010, 11:52 PM	#129
fivesmallworlds I <3 LPS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ramsey, MN Posts: 2,544 Rep Power: 5	Jake will usually test for you, if the store isn't packed with customers.

02-08-2010, 11:52 PM	#130
lr9788 I contributed! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Little Canada, MN Posts: 2,405 Rep Power: 3	I bet if there is a fellow reefer close you could twist their arm and have them test it for you

04-04-2010, 02:34 PM	#133
dustybaker I contributed! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ramsey, MN Posts: 2,532 Rep Power: 4	__________________

04-04-2010, 02:37 PM	#134
dustybaker I contributed! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ramsey, MN Posts: 2,532 Rep Power: 4	__________________

04-04-2010, 07:24 PM	#135
bkoppes 75g starting 3/2008 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ramsey Posts: 1,250 Rep Power: 4	Looking good Dustin. Great placement on the Red Table! __________________ 75g, 29g sump/refugium. 33g frag tank

04-04-2010, 08:11 PM	#136
Sandro lemme see your frag rack Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Burnsville, MN Posts: 279 Rep Power: 1	lookin good

04-04-2010, 08:57 PM	#137
dustybaker I contributed! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ramsey, MN Posts: 2,532 Rep Power: 4	Thanks guys. I actually have a temporary feeling of being content with it. __________________

04-04-2010, 11:19 PM	#139
dougers31 The coral pimp v Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: albert lea Posts: 2,191 Rep Power: 6	Is the pink b.nest the one you got from me? Either way it looks good....real good __________________ He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end. Ecclesiastes 3:11

04-05-2010, 12:27 AM	#140
chefb_5 Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Elk River Posts: 796 Rep Power: 0	very nice collection you have going!

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