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02/15/2006, 01:21 PM | #101 |
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Tanks off to nice start. Great job on the aquaclear mods!
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02/15/2006, 03:43 PM | #102 |
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Thanks for the feedback, it should really start taking shape after the next addition of LR.
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02/17/2006, 06:22 AM | #103 |
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for anyone else going to copy this design, the filter is the key part! I trimmed the black piece back and slid the filter into place, and the raging rapids are much more mellow! so don't forget space for the filter!!
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02/17/2006, 10:40 AM | #104 |
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Glad you got the problem figured out .
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02/19/2006, 08:19 PM | #105 |
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wohoo
I really got to try this mod
i have only 1 question: how often do you change the blue filter pad? sry...make that 2: do u get any dirt inside your fuge? thank you BTW i have an aquaclear 300 (70 now I guess) |
02/20/2006, 01:35 AM | #106 |
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Hey there just admiring the work that is going on here and have decided to follow. I just noticed that some of ya are from Canada and I was just wondering how much the AC110 cost? And to see if the 96watt CP light are doing well for all of your tanks, and what the limit is for coral with those lights.
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02/20/2006, 06:21 PM | #107 |
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cokevanilla: the filter pad is a carbon cartridge, you can find the brand at the beginning of the thread with pictures. I replace it about once a month.
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02/20/2006, 06:26 PM | #108 |
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Sorry, I didn't address your other question. Yes, detritus does build up. I just clean it out if it gets too bothersome.
Way back at the beginning of the thread, someone asked if anyone was keeping sand in this fuge mod. I just setup this nano for a second time, the last time it sprung a leak, and when I was putting the fuge together I decided to add some live sand to it. It now has about a 1 inch layer. The flow through the fuge seems to be perfect and no sand is getting kicked up at the moment.
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02/22/2006, 02:06 PM | #109 |
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Here in Nova Scotia, I think I paid $60 on sale for the 110. It is about $80 regularly. The 96 watts of light is great for all softies. I will submit a new photo of my tank. The growth is great.
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02/22/2006, 02:18 PM | #110 |
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Nice documentation. Coming right along. Thanks for sharing!
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02/22/2006, 04:45 PM | #111 |
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thanks a lot frosstman. So does that mean you have no hard corals in your tank?
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02/22/2006, 09:45 PM | #112 |
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reef_dude76, I can't put a lid on a coffee pot, that's how bad I am at fixing things, have you ever though about selling HOB mods?
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02/23/2006, 07:37 AM | #113 |
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I have no hard corals. You can see pics of my tank earlier in the thread.
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02/23/2006, 07:57 AM | #114 |
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Well, I'm not sure there is much of a demand for someone to do AC HOB fuge mods. At least your the first to to mention it.
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02/23/2006, 09:09 PM | #115 |
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man, I really need one.........
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02/23/2006, 10:01 PM | #116 |
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sorry to hear about the leak. i am planing the same type of shrimp/goby setup for my ten gallon. im also going to do an ac fuge.
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02/24/2006, 07:26 AM | #117 |
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I promised a new shot of my tank as of Feb.24, 2006, here it is: IMG]http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c76/frosstman/18ef884e.jpg[/IMG]
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02/24/2006, 07:27 AM | #118 |
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02/24/2006, 07:29 AM | #119 |
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I don't know if it ia all the macro in the 110 but the tank is very stable and has almost no algae problems. I ordered a Fission nano skimmer despite bad reviews and plan to set it up in the AC 110 filter.-Frosstman
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02/24/2006, 09:05 AM | #120 |
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frosstman: Depending on how you set the tank up initially, it is likely due to taking it slow at the start and allowing the tank to fully cycle, keeping the bioload low, keeping a good crop of macro going, and regular water changes.
I got a little overzelous when I setup my 10 g up again as I have some hair algae and a few patchs of cyano starting. Did a 3 1/2 gallon water change the day before yesterday, and will be doing another this weekend.
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02/24/2006, 02:12 PM | #121 |
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I change one gallon weekly.
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02/24/2006, 07:48 PM | #122 |
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That will go a long way at keeping things stable.
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02/25/2006, 04:14 PM | #123 |
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Isn't Frogspawn and that Hammer hard coral??
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02/25/2006, 05:37 PM | #124 |
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They are LPS, large polyp stony coral.
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02/25/2006, 07:36 PM | #125 |
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How much sand did you put into your AC?
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