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  1. Some of my pics.

    Some of my pics.

    34 gallon Solana pics
  2. Shane and John

    poll

    Red C It appears you run your tank temps quite a bit cooler than the rest of us do. Is there any particular reason you choose to do this? Please share with us, maybe I can understand better!!:)
  3. Shane and John

    Syphoning gravel

    It is very important to be very gentle with your substrate. Make sure that your make up water matches salinity, temp, and ph. I always try to replace the water slowly a well to try to minimize shock on my livestock. This has always worked well for me. :)
  4. Shane and John

    Eric & Becca's 180 build

    Stunning!!! Wow Alex, we must have been reading at the same time!!! I personally saw this Tank yesterday and it is just simple amazing, jaw dropping, and just plain Beautiful. You two should be commended and I know you are an inspiration to many reefers. You two are wonderfull people and I...
  5. Shane and John

    Shane's DIY LED Project with lots of help!!

    Mike, no pressure at all....please don't take it that I was rushing you. I just really respect what you have to say. Eric and Becca told me that you are the cutting edge on this subject and I value your input. I get very eager when I get focused on a task at hand. I am still learning patience..:)
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    Shane's DIY LED Project with lots of help!!

    Majoreef (Mike). I am eagerly awaiting your input. When you have a few minutes would you post your thoughts on color ratio and what components you think will work best for my build. Eric gave me his suggestion but said we should listen to what your thoughts are!!!! I really do prefer a...
  7. Shane and John

    saltwater holding for weekly changes

    7is still on the lower end of the spectrum Will.. I shoot for 9.5 in my tank. Others may aim a bit higher or lower but that's what works for me.
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    saltwater holding for weekly changes

    That's the beauty of this forum, people are willing to help each other out. What other hobby has such a great group?
  9. Shane and John

    saltwater holding for weekly changes

    Great post Loree
  10. Shane and John

    saltwater holding for weekly changes

    How long has your tank been running for will?
  11. Shane and John

    Shane's DIY LED Project with lots of help!!

    We will be using reef led lights I believe. 24 3 watt Crees with a mix of colors. I think Meanwell but I am not positive. 18 " heatsinks with the shell that they sell for 60$. I have decided to use a controller after seeing how simple Eric's is to use. Much more controll than I ever had with my...
  12. Shane and John

    saltwater holding for weekly changes

    Wow, thats quite a heavy bio load for a young tank. I would do BIG way changes and test very regularly. Remember it is very important to match the display on salinity and temp!!
  13. Shane and John

    saltwater holding for weekly changes

    Good question!!
  14. Shane and John

    saltwater holding for weekly changes

    I would think its NOT completely cycled. I would do a very Large water change then test after 24 hrs and see where your test results are.
  15. Shane and John

    saltwater holding for weekly changes

    If you run your tank at 77 degree your make up water should match that. If you heat it to 80 degrees it would swing it the other way. Does that make sense how I explained it?
  16. Shane and John

    saltwater holding for weekly changes

    Water going in should match water going out. Same temp and salinity.:)
  17. Shane and John

    saltwater holding for weekly changes

    Will, it would appear to me that that would cause a big temp swing If you were to change out say 10 %. That could flex and swing your temps a lot. Corals will slime if stressed.
  18. Shane and John

    saltwater holding for weekly changes

    I didn't mean for it to be kept tank temp at all times. I just hoped he wasn't putting 72 degree water straight into his system.
  19. Shane and John

    saltwater holding for weekly changes

    Do you have a TDS meter hooked to your RO/DI?
  20. Shane and John

    saltwater holding for weekly changes

    What is your bio-load? How often and what do you feed?
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