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#521
January 13th, 2008, 04:16 AM
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Re: Dr Marco's Reef Build
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 30 gal reef, 175 MH, CSS 125. 29 gal reef, 10 gal sump, ASM mini G 130 watt PC's Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: in fresh water all my life and stared salt in 08/06 Other Intrests: aquariums,remodeling houses,and cars 
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#522
January 13th, 2008, 04:39 AM
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Re: Dr Marco's Reef Build
well, I am lazy. I only do 10 gallons a week. If I am feeling frisky, I will do a massive 15, but I religiously do 10 a week and it keeps parameters looking spot on. I do feed daily as well. having lots of LR helps A TON as does my skimmer, carbon, etc. Corals seem to be happy and growing as well. I think it is worth it to keep a bigger tank. For me, the real cost is the lighting. the lights cost as much or more than the tank if you are doing a reef with clams, sps, etc.
when I upgrade, I am going to move from a 90 to a 120 (last move) and increase from the 125 to at least a 265, but really want a 600+. I will keep the same lights I have now and rig a way to keep them on the tank, not for corals as much as good lights to see my sharks. -Doc Current Aquarium(s) Description: 210 gal "Shark Reef" With Angelfish and 90 gal reef tank Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: long enough to know I have a lot to learn
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#523
January 13th, 2008, 04:48 AM
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Re: Dr Marco's Reef Build
WOW 600+ that is HUGE. If you did 10% a week youd have to buy 2 buckets a month. Sh!t that would be 70$ a month just for salt not to mention the electric bill. WOW! That all I can say is WOW! 10 a week huh. Thats really not that bad. I'm doing 6 a week now with the two tanks. Really what would 4 more gal a week be, then I could those pretty fish. I That was when I started and thought 13 a week was a whole lot.
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Bobby
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 30 gal reef, 175 MH, CSS 125. 29 gal reef, 10 gal sump, ASM mini G 130 watt PC's Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: in fresh water all my life and stared salt in 08/06 Other Intrests: aquariums,remodeling houses,and cars
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#524
January 13th, 2008, 05:10 AM
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Re: Dr Marco's Reef Build
15 a week ain't that bad. if I overstock my tank (which I have done in the past), I have done 20 a week. it does get a bit pricey, but not that bad. it is worth it to have the beauty of the ocean in your house. everyone that visits just stares, for a long time. they cannot help but gawk. there is no price tag for that kind of experience. go bigger, don't do 125. do at least 150. Alexander has it right with a 180 - you can do anything and it doesn't totally break the bank.
-Doc Current Aquarium(s) Description: 210 gal "Shark Reef" With Angelfish and 90 gal reef tank Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: long enough to know I have a lot to learn
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#525
January 13th, 2008, 06:10 AM
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Re: Dr Marco's Reef Build
I've found that a 240 is just too big for regular water changes for me. I've only done two 10% changes since I set the tank up in September
 . Including the sump, a 10% water change means moving 30 gallons of water. And I just can't seem to do that without a huge amount of difficulty.
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"If we went to a Halloween party dressed as Batman and Robin, I'd go as Robin. That's how much you mean to me... " Sarah 
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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#526
January 13th, 2008, 06:25 AM
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Re: Dr Marco's Reef Build
How are perameters? That is alot of work every week to do 30 gal.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 30 gal reef, 175 MH, CSS 125. 29 gal reef, 10 gal sump, ASM mini G 130 watt PC's Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: in fresh water all my life and stared salt in 08/06 Other Intrests: aquariums,remodeling houses,and cars
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#527
January 13th, 2008, 06:28 AM
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Re: Dr Marco's Reef Build
Dunno. I've only tested the params twice since Sept. too
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"If we went to a Halloween party dressed as Batman and Robin, I'd go as Robin. That's how much you mean to me... " Sarah
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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#528
January 13th, 2008, 07:11 AM
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Re: Dr Marco's Reef Build
LMAO you killing me! LOL
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Bobby
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 30 gal reef, 175 MH, CSS 125. 29 gal reef, 10 gal sump, ASM mini G 130 watt PC's Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: in fresh water all my life and stared salt in 08/06 Other Intrests: aquariums,remodeling houses,and cars
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#529
January 13th, 2008, 10:36 AM
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Re: Dr Marco's Reef Build
What can I say? I fully admit that I'm one lazy mofo when it comes to certain things...
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"If we went to a Halloween party dressed as Batman and Robin, I'd go as Robin. That's how much you mean to me... " Sarah
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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#530
January 13th, 2008, 05:55 PM
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Re: Dr Marco's Reef Build
Now y'all got me thinking that I'm changing more water then I need to.
I been changing 15gal/week in my 75.Now I'm reading that Docs doin 10 in his 90.Maybe I'm just a work-a-holic?
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Hunt hard,shoot straight,kill clean,apologize to no one. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75gal. reef,NE T-5s 432 watt ,CSS65 skimmer,Pro-Clear 125 wet/dry with mag5 return Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Little over a year Other Intrests: Hunting,camping,fishing
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