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by Tigger86
Mon Mar 24, 2014 7:31 am
Forum: Brackish Puffers
Topic: GPS water flow preference?
Replies: 1
Views: 584

GPS water flow preference?

I'm looking for add a wave waker to my tank to help with a few dead spots and over all tank flow... my concern Is how my puffer with react... my tank is a 30 gal brackish SG 1.016 So my question is do gsp's have a preference on water movement? Or does anyone have any advice on how to choose the righ...
by Tigger86
Sun Jun 23, 2013 7:46 pm
Forum: Marine Tanks
Topic: building a new tank... in need of help
Replies: 13
Views: 5648

Re: building a new tank... in need of help

What led light did you decide to go with, I'm only setting up a fowlr so I'm just going with cup and will upgrade to led down the road...

On a side note does anyone have a recommendation on what type of acrylic to use for my sump or where to get a good deal on it?
by Tigger86
Sun Jun 23, 2013 10:00 am
Forum: Marine Tanks
Topic: building a new tank... in need of help
Replies: 13
Views: 5648

Re: building a new tank... in need of help

Just realized I never posted my sump design, please post your input on changed or improvements that can b made...

thanks again for all the help so far

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by Tigger86
Tue Jun 18, 2013 10:32 am
Forum: Marine Tanks
Topic: building a new tank... in need of help
Replies: 13
Views: 5648

Re: building a new tank... in need of help

Thanks for the tip I'll prolly use bleach and water followed with diluted vinegar and lot water run throw it for a few hours to make sure its all rinsed out...

Anyone have any opinions on led lights?
by Tigger86
Mon Jun 17, 2013 10:20 am
Forum: Marine Tanks
Topic: building a new tank... in need of help
Replies: 13
Views: 5648

Re: building a new tank... in need of help

Any thoughts on how to clean the drum? And r there any alternatives for lighting besides compact fluorescents?
by Tigger86
Sat Jun 08, 2013 2:00 pm
Forum: Marine Tanks
Topic: building a new tank... in need of help
Replies: 13
Views: 5648

Re: building a new tank... in need of help

I finished my sump design (I'll upload a pic later)... I acquired a 30 gal plastic drum yesterday how can I clean it and make sure its safe to mix my water in? On a side note Im interested in reef dynamics http://www.reefdynamics.com/INS135-Protein-Skimmer-p/ins135.htm is that to big? If this in the...
by Tigger86
Thu Jun 06, 2013 4:00 pm
Forum: Marine Tanks
Topic: building a new tank... in need of help
Replies: 13
Views: 5648

Re: building a new tank... in need of help

So I've figured out what skimmer I want to run, now I'm in my sump/refug design stage any suggestions there? So far I'm thinking return pump in the middle with skimmer and refug on either side so that I can control or stop flow independantly for maintenance or for other unforseen reasons/problems......
by Tigger86
Mon Jun 03, 2013 12:17 am
Forum: Marine Tanks
Topic: building a new tank... in need of help
Replies: 13
Views: 5648

building a new tank... in need of help

So long story short I had 2 gsp in a 10g, moved them to a 30 and lost one a few months later... my inexperience cost me a fish :(... I've acquired a 90 gal tank and want to do it right and give "puffy" the proper home... I've been trying to plan my sump and found I should decide what skimm...
by Tigger86
Thu Apr 25, 2013 11:26 am
Forum: Tricks of the Trade/Equipment Queries
Topic: fluval g6
Replies: 6
Views: 1422

Re: fluval g6

This is my first aquarium in general, my LFS misinformed me I planned on a 10 gal freshwater, now I'm scrambling to figure out what to do lol
by Tigger86
Thu Apr 25, 2013 9:48 am
Forum: Tricks of the Trade/Equipment Queries
Topic: fluval g6
Replies: 6
Views: 1422

Re: fluval g6

By sump do you mean under gravel filter? And apparently I have more research do to, do u have any links for setting up and maintaining a marine tank?
by Tigger86
Thu Apr 25, 2013 9:34 am
Forum: Tricks of the Trade/Equipment Queries
Topic: fluval g6
Replies: 6
Views: 1422

Re: fluval g6

Yea I know they grow fast which is why I'm trying to do this as fast as possible, I am going towards full marine conditions all tho I'll admit Im lost when it comes to aquariums or fish in general... what kind of filter would u suggest?
by Tigger86
Thu Apr 25, 2013 7:36 am
Forum: Tricks of the Trade/Equipment Queries
Topic: fluval g6
Replies: 6
Views: 1422

fluval g6

I found a fluvial g6 on craigslist, I have 2 gsp in a 30 gal... I plan to move them as soon as I get a chance to build a new aquarium (approx 100 gal) I was wondering if the flival would be big enough for the tank I have now and if it would still be enough for the bigger tank after its done... thank...
by Tigger86
Mon Apr 22, 2013 7:09 am
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Gsp sick?
Replies: 6
Views: 897

Re: Gsp sick?

Soaked his bloodworms in garlic last night, after I put it in he came flying out of his cave and "sniffed" the food i thought he was gunna eat it, then went back in his cave and sat there most of the night... any other ideas or suggestion on why he won't eat or how to get him to eat ( I wa...
by Tigger86
Sat Apr 20, 2013 9:48 am
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Gsp sick?
Replies: 6
Views: 897

Re: Gsp sick?

squaffer: i forgot to mention a few things i guess, i have snails in a floating breeder they get out on thier own but i also throw a few in the tank every other day, the fins on both fish look nice, no red lines and not ragged or torn up, i dosed with melafix and pimafix the first week i noticed the...
by Tigger86
Fri Apr 19, 2013 8:02 pm
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Gsp sick?
Replies: 6
Views: 897

Gsp sick?

I've had 2 GSP for about 3 months ones seems to be fine and happy (white belly bright color with an almost florecent spot on its head) the other seems to be sick, it has labored breathing, hasn't ate (that I've seen) in 3 weeks and sits in one of the caves most of the time. Its also has white string...