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Discussion in 'Introductions' started by Sponge, Jun 18, 2010.

  1. Sponge Expert Reefkeeper Vendor

    Marshalltown, IA
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    Although I am not a new member to the forum,  I am a new GIRS member and Craig asked me to post some info so here goes.....[​IMG]
    Started like most with a small FW tank (20g) about 20 years ago.  Got hooked so purchased a 90g AG tank with dual corner overflows.  Then went to cichlids.  Couldn't stop with the 90g so ordered a 135g custom acrylic with oak stand and canopy about 15 years ago.  Started with SW 2 years ago.  Purchased a 112g acrylic with stand and canopy about about 2 months ago.  Also have a 29g as a QT/hospital tank.
    Currently in the process of a rebuild on the 135g...Being 15 years old and having a few scratches, nicks and some hazing, thought it was time to resurface  it[​IMG]  Will replace and replumb everything for the new custom acrylic 60g sump.  The sump is setup :  Skimmer>Return
     
  2. xroads Veteran Reefkeeper Vendor

    La Porte City, IA
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    Cool welcome to the club.

    Are you going to convert the 135 to salt as well?

    I would nix the UV. It is worthless is most reef aquariums.
     
  3. jtesdall

    jtesdall Expert Reefkeeper

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    Welcome to GIRS Sponge!
    That is a long standing debate on the UV Craig. I happen to think it does work and I run it! /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/biggrin.gif
     
  4. Sponge Expert Reefkeeper Vendor

    Marshalltown, IA
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    Thanks Craig[​IMG]  The 135g was/is/will be SW reef again.  I'm leaning toward just using the UV for the QT/hospital tank as keeping the bulb clear of deposits is a pain[​IMG]'
    Have a good one today![​IMG]
     
  5. Sponge Expert Reefkeeper Vendor

    Marshalltown, IA
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    +233 / 1 / -0
    Thanks Joel!
    I have had good luck running the UV inline on the 135.  Works good for ridding "green" water(algae) and some pathogens.  It's just a pain to keep the bulb clear of deposits so I'm thinking of using it just for the QT/hospital tank.[​IMG]
     

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