New guy seeking knowledge in the Dallas, Texas area

[Newreefguy]

It's funny I'm a huge fallout fan hahahaha

 

[jsker]

@Newreefguy wooooow look at that. I am impressed. It's got to be a TX thing.

 

[Diesel]

It's funny I'm a huge fallout fan hahahaha

I knew that............

 

[Newreefguy]

I knew that............

And how is that? Lol

 

[Diesel]

And how is that? Lol

You don't know The Diesel............... yet!
We can say it was a guess




maybe

 

[melypr1985]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Newreefguy]

You don't know The Diesel............... yet!
We can say it was a guess




maybe

Did you have a vision??

 

[Newreefguy]

Quick question for all, is there a section on this forum that shows compatible fish and coral? Btw I'll be posting possible fish ideas and possible tank set ups.

 

[Newreefguy]

Anything for above comment?

 

[cmcoker]

Anything for above comment?

Not that I am aware of.. There are so many variables with stocking it's hard to compile a list.
There is a thread in new to hobby to post fish you plan to add for compatability help though.
I'd say browse liveaquaria and other sites for fish ideas and post a thread for input. Liveaquaria has a compatability guide as well.
When looking at fish, look if they are listed as reef safe, generally it will mention if it will damage corals or invertebrates or both

 

[Newreefguy]

Ok awesome, I'll take a look at liveaquaria thank you

 

[Newreefguy]

Hello all, I've been brain storming on sumps and need some advice. Is a inturnal sump a viable option? I've seen people speak of protein skimmers and such. I have some drawings for inturnal sump ideas. But I'm new to reefs.

 

[glb]

 

[cmcoker]

Like an all in one tank, with a false wall and filtration in a chamber behind the false wall? I probably wouldn't on a tank much larger than 40g, because I think it would be difficult to do maintenence in the chambers on a tank as large as you described in your initial post.

Here's a commercially available model though to give you some ideas but the larger one is still only a total volume of about 65g.

What's discouraging you from using a sump?

Hello all, I've been brain storming on sumps and need some advice. Is a inturnal sump a viable option? I've seen people speak of protein skimmers and such. I have some drawings for inturnal sump ideas. But I'm new to reefs.

Forgot the link... http://www.redseafish.com/max-concept/max-c-series/

 

[Newreefguy]

Here is one idea, the open unclaimed space is for options and ideas. Inturnal sump

 

[Newreefguy]

What's discouraging you from using a sump?

Honestly nothing, I can build a sump just as easily as I can with a internal sump. I'm just exporting options at this point. I have not purchased anything for a reef tank, and don't plan to until we (wife and I) buy a house in october time frame. I'm doing research and exploring ideas. I plan on doing as much diy as possible. To save money and I'm a diy guy.

 

[cmcoker]

Honestly nothing, I can build a sump just as easily as I can with a internal sump. I'm just exporting options at this point. I have not purchased anything for a reef tank, and don't plan to until we (wife and I) buy a house in october time frame. I'm doing research and exploring ideas. I plan on doing as much diy as possible. To save money and I'm a diy guy.

Ok, and a sump doesn't have to be pretty. People use all kinds of containers. Brute trashcan, watering trough, anything that is sturdy to hold water for an extended period of time.

 

[Newreefguy]

As long as it works, that's what matters. But knowing me it will end up being pretty. Lol