Rickets Reef - (Day 48) Part 1: Excel & Sump

Part 1 of 2 for Day 48 update of my 90 gallon reef tank. This part shows a snapshot of my excel spreadsheet for collecting data, and some random ramblings to go with it. Also there's a small clip about my sump and some questions regarding skimmers.

3reef build page:
http://www.3reef.com/forums/show-off-your-fish-tanks/rickets-reef-90-gal-buil...

RC build page:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=16157440

Vodka Dosing:
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2008-08/nftt/index.php

I also use Microbacter7 to ensure problem algae stays away, and for phosphates.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• yellow tang
• chromis
• clown fish
• sps corals
• acan corals
• surge aquarium
• coral war
• reef aquarium
• Reef
• Octopus
• XP-2000
• Cone Skimmer
• reef tank
• aquarium
• DIY
• DIY Rocks
• Aragocrete
• 90 gallon reef
• aquarium stand
• bean animal
• coast to coast
• overflow
• T5
• tek fixture
• microbacter7
• vodka dosing

[1cameronjud]

Any good skimmer should lose it's foam head. This is because it should always be ahead of the bioload in your tank. For instance right after feeding it should skim hard for about 10 minutes but then slow down because it has already caught up with the bioload of your tank

[1mkwiet]

@1cameronjud cool good info there, thanks.

[josh3096]

what fish would you suggest for a 10 gallon reef tank (im a first timer)

[1mkwiet]

@josh3096 check out nano-reef they have some good lists.

[chevyrulzs2010]

is it possible for you to email me that spreadsheet for my personal use? If so i can pm you my email.

[1mkwiet]

@chevyrulzs2010 yup just email your address through youtube here

[beckyjodavenport]

Can I get a copy of your spreadsheet?

[hwwilsonjr]

please send me your spreadsheet

hwwilson@cox.net

thx

[Benno828282]

Nice one, you sound a bit like

seth rogan to me lol.

[LordoftheReef]

Tank looks great. I think your foam head is just because there isn't a consistently high enough bioload in the tank. It happens to my skimmer too... it is rated for 55gallons on a 10g tank as you know. Exciting about the reefkeeper lite. Best deal on the market at the moment for a controller IMO.