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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    Thanks for the info.. I have been watching CL for possible generator options along with maybe power inverters. generators seem like a better option though because you can add gas to keep them going. I have seen several for around $300-500 that would serve the purpose of just the tank and maybe a...
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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    Alrighty, I figured out the controller issue. My heater readout is a degree higher well really .6 degree than the APEX readout. I have got the heater to now work with the controller and will work on tightening up the heat flux to try to keep it at a stable temperature. I am also playing with...
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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    I have an APEX for some reason my ViaAqua heater is not working with it. I have it set to turn on and off but the heater isn't responding to the controller. erg..
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    GFIC electrical question

    an electrician it is.. as pipes and electrical I don't touch! :fear:
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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    That is what I thought but I figured I should ask just in case. Better to be safe than sorry. :) Now on to figure out how to setup the heater with the controller.. for some reason it is not working right. Tank is too hot. I have it set to to turn on at 75 and off at 75.9 but it doesn't turn...
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    GFIC electrical question

    I have been thinking on this topic too..Not sure what I should do.. Eric you have seen my setup..any suggestions?
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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    Thanks! So far it has been worth all the work! I put a couple of live rock in today..waiting for that spike...for the cycle to kick off....
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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    So cycling tips.. Here are my test numbers so far..am I supposed to be doing water changes regularly during the cycle? If so when? Ammonia <0.25 Nitrite 0 Nitrate 1mg Salinity 35ppt or 1.0265 PH range between 7.98-8.1 temp 78.8 Lights are on between 7am-8pm under cabinet light 9pm-6am(fuge).
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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    Nice to meet ya Cesar! I am on the other side above Boeing field so 98057 area. See ya around.
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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    @NC2WA.. well I learned a few things.. I need to be able to manage Oxygen, heat, and ammonia build up. Essentially..I need to get some battery back up. None acquired at this time I am looking into it. I also learned that the sump was filled to the correct level :) No water damage :) I have 2...
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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    Thanks everyone. @trido..glad you caught it.. I wouldn't have known! No worries it would take a lot to offend me :) @myindoorocean..that is great! Glad to have someone along with me in the ride! Here is the latest.. I have spent the weekend getting lights mounted and now the salinity is 34ish...
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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    Thanks! Today I scaped the new rock..in option 3 style :) I also installed my lights. Now I am working on the controller and getting the salinity correct. The controller is being a pain.. I have tried all the steps and none seem to work.. So.. I switched browsers to chrome and viola..I see...
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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    Well setting up the neptune is difficult.. I have logged in and I get a blank page...erg
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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    Yea! Tank is clear. Added salt will test salinity tonight. Skimmer is frothy..new rock will be arranged and into the tank by the weekend! Things to do still, Hang the lighting in the hood, Ventillation with computer fans, Set up controller and arrange wires and displays. Weird things.. Why...
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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    Thanks for catching that :) I wouldn't have known better.:shock:
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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    The rock is CaribSea Reef Rock (real coral rock) so they say..It feels dense to me too.... I have 200lbs of it..but it has lot's of holes in it. Do you have a link for the rock you reccommend? My plan was to add a manmade live piece or two and some shrimp and wait a LONG time for the tank to...
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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    Aquascape option 2 WP_000431 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! Aquascape option 3 WP_000434 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    I tossed in a couple of floss filters into my sump to clear up the fine sand.. so far it is clearing up further. In the meantime..playing with aquascape options.. Aquascape option 1... WP_000428 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! from the front side WP_000430 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    Rocks rinsed and awaiting aquascaping.. WP_000425 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! Controller and lights still being assembled and configured. WP_000427 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! Sand in. Skimmer and pump running..buckets filled with RODI..for water changes. MP40's running. WP_000426 | Flickr -...
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    Suzanne May 180 Gallon Reef Build

    Thanks everyone. I hope to start to get this going this weekend. I have to finish my research on the nitrogen cycle..:) I plan to be more coral than fish.. I will look into Coral pro or Reef crystals. Than I need to go to the store and buy a bunch more stuff..rock, salt and sand.
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