My tank has arrived

[MINIATUS]

Do those Icecap pendants need a seperate Ballast? Or is it included in the fixture? I am leaning towards a set of those myself. Besides they seem to be in my price range to.

They have seperate ballast, I use Icecap electronics.

MINIATUS

 

[Detri]

Thanks Miniatus. Thas what I thought.

 

[MINIATUS]

Hello again
Would like to share in some of my new friends. I havent IDed most of them yet But i will.
Please Enjoy.

MINIATUS

 

[MINIATUS]

This is a wide shot, not very good.

MINIATUS

 

[Detri]

Looks good, glad you are still updating this thread

 

[Scooterman]

For "not so good shots" man they look awesome here maybe it is my monitor huh! Really nice reef there MINIATUS!

 

[NaH2O]

Congrats Min! Tank looks awesome!!!

 

[Krish]

Thanks for sharing the new pics Miniatus. Is there any water in that tank (LOL)? It's looking really really nice.

 

[esmith]

Beautiful looking tank...can't wait to see that grow!

 

[big t]

Wow where did you get all those wonderful frags? Hope they do well for you, your system seems awefully young. Good luck!

 

[MINIATUS]

Just a update question. I got the calcium reactor running about 5 days ago. I have it dripping at 1 bubble every 2 seconds withe the efflent dripping the same. Efflent level is 6.8 and CPh reading sits at a constant 8.2. Is this ok or do I need to adjust for higher PH or lower Efflent level.

Thanks

MINIATUS

 

[Kensn]

What is your Calcium level in the tank? What is your effulent rate?

 

[MINIATUS]

Calcium levels are at 425ppms on the test i did yesterday. Efflent level as do you mean what is the Ph reading, if so its at 6.8 comming out the reactor.

MINIATUS

 

[Kensn]

Effulent DHK and rate of drip.

 

[MINIATUS]

The only thing i didnt test but have now is ALK which sits at 6.4 MEQ/L

MINIATUS

 

[Kensn]

Is that tank ALK or Effuleny ALK?

 

[DonW]

Just set the ph of the reactor according to the media being used. Start the effluent drip rate real slow and monitor the tank. If your levels are going up slow the effluent or shut it down until you need it. If levels are falling raise the effluent rate until the tank remains steady. May take a few weeks of testing.

Don

 

[MINIATUS]

Just set the ph of the reactor according to the media being used. Start the effluent drip rate real slow and monitor the tank. If your levels are going up slow the effluent or shut it down until you need it. If levels are falling raise the effluent rate until the tank remains steady. May take a few weeks of testing.

Don

Thanks Don
so far with the way its dialed in My PH is steady day&nite at 8.2-8.3. Ive tested My calcium 3 times and it stays at 425 ppm on a Salifert test Kit.
Should I test the calcium everyday or every few days.

MINIATUS

 

[NaH2O]

If it were me, Min, I'd test everyday, just to make sure that rate is meeting my tanks needs/demands or to see if the rate is too much. At least for a week or so. Then, I'd probably test every week or twice a week and see if I'm still good. Others might do it differently.

 

[MINIATUS]

Nikki
I will do that. thanks for all your info.

MINIATUS