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  1. Shane and John

    saltwater holding for weekly changes

    Will, people will be more than willing to help you out. We just need some specifics from you to help diagnose what might be going on for you. Take your time, compose the breakdown of tank specs, Equiptment, and maintenance schedule for us. Do you dose? What type of mechanical filtration do you...
  2. Shane and John

    saltwater holding for weekly changes

    Will, can you give a complete run down of your system for us?
  3. Shane and John

    saltwater holding for weekly changes

    I would definatly get a heater and get your make up water to the same temp as the tank!!
  4. Shane and John

    saltwater holding for weekly changes

    I will let others answer if it is enough because I don't use a pump with my water changes. I just syphen out my water and refill by hand with a good old fashion 5 gallon bucket. I'm sure I could make it more efficient, but only doing about 25 gallons a month it's not that bad. Please let us...
  5. Shane and John

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

    Well I am really stoked now!! Today I got to view Eric's LED build and I am absolutely in AWW of what I saw. I know I will be more than happy with the results of this project. Quality workmanship at its best!!!
  6. Shane and John

    saltwater holding for weekly changes

    Do you keep your make up water to temp while sitting?
  7. Shane and John

    saltwater holding for weekly changes

    Will, maybe you should try to add more flow to keep your water moving a bit more in holding! I think that's what I would try to do first!
  8. Shane and John

    saltwater holding for weekly changes

    Is this Freshly made saltwater for your water change? Was it being agitated before your change, or did it just sit for a while? Give us as much information and that will help us help you..:)
  9. Shane and John

    Chase Ojala's 30x30x18

    Sweet set up you got there. A great looking nano as well...good luck with the contest bro!!! I like the fact that you added sand, I think it looks much more natural!!
  10. Shane and John

    DIY LED Build For 210 gallon 72X24X29 Help and ideas Please

    I am in complete awww of how clean these builds look. I was very hesitant to start a project like this. Most DIY LED builds I had seen worked but were no visual appealing. These are prime examples of both. Clean and fully functional!!!
  11. Shane and John

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    Devin, based on my Experiance, YES, a controller is a VERY important piece of Equiptment. Heaters do fail and I have heard many horror stories of them getting stuck and frying peoples tanks. Ambient temp swings can also play a roll in Tank Temp. We use a wood stove, so if the temp in the...
  12. Shane and John

    poll

    Great point Dwayne.. I thought some seemed a bit on the lower range but figured maybe they had temp swings and that was the reason for keeping it on the cool side
  13. Shane and John

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    Salinity - 1.025 Temp - 78-79 34 gallon Solana 3 gallon Pico started March 7. Cycling
  14. Shane and John

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

    Rukis, well congrats on your build as well..make a thread and post some pics. I will be sure to stop buy and check it out. BTW, I absolutely love your signature, being a parent as well, I can relate!!
  15. Shane and John

    Design a DIY LED light

    Derbird, you are in the same situation I was. I would suggest reading all of the threads regarding the Led DIY. Maybe start your own thread and ask for help. Everyone has been very eager to offer their help and suggestions to me, and I know they will do the same for you. I know I will be...
  16. Shane and John

    Design a DIY LED light

    Eric, bottom line is your a stand up guy, and this needs to be said. As far as the pain meds go, I am now to the point to where I am almost completely free of having to take them. That was the whole purpose of having this surgery. I didn't want to have to take them for the duration of my life...
  17. Shane and John

    here the start of my 360 gallon build

    Hey chad, idk about the picture deal, I'm not that technically sound. Wow, your canopy looks SICK bro. This thing is Really coming together. I have to see it in person. Hopefully soon...keep the updated coming bro!!
  18. Shane and John

    A few pics

    Wow, what amazing pics!..thanks for posting. I would also like a full tank shot....Please...:)
  19. Shane and John

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

    Eric, this weekend sounds good. Today is my 16 year wedding anniversary so I will be dedicating my time today to my beautiful wife. Gotta keep momma happy!! When momma ain't happy, no one is happy...lol I will shoot you a PM with my number and we can chat. Do you still remember where I...
  20. Shane and John

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

    Jeff, congrats on your build as well. Between you and Eric, Skimmy and his Build, and now Mike with his help, I am totally Stoked to get this thing going:) Now, for the specs of what we are building. We have a 34 gallon Solana. 20"x20"x20" cube tank. It currently has T-5 lighting. The fixture...
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