advice for new reef tank

On Apr 11, 12:12 pm, "ONJ" wrote:
I am going to take my first foray into a reef tank. I have done sal****er
over the last 10 years with just a simple undergravel filter and power
filter.

I acquired a 55 gallon system and my plan is to purchase 60 lbs of live
rock, not sure whether to use crushed coral or sand yet...and I am looking
at the Tom Aquatics PS3 protein skimmer/canister filter all in one.

Any suggestions? Words of wisdom? Anyone have an opinion on the PS3
skimmer/canister system

Gt a ****ing grip Wayne. Evidently he doe snot have an ISP that
requires him / her to use a real name now does it. Nothing worse than
TheRock or Pszemol now is it. Would ylu feel much better if he /she
stated their name was John T. Hughs or suych. Your a real ****ing gem
there wayne, as everyone doe snot have to pay any attention to any so
called imposed rules in this ****ed up group..........You and the rest
of these nit wits should be glad yur at least getting a real poster
here and not a troll...........or would you all rather the trolls be
summoned back to give this screwed up group some credibility.

On Apr 11, 12:12 pm, "ONJ" wrote:

I am going to take my first foray into a reef tank. I have done sal****er
over the last 10 years with just a simple undergravel filter and power
filter.

I acquired a 55 gallon system and my plan is to purchase 60 lbs of live
rock, not sure whether to use crushed coral or sand yet...and I am looking
at the Tom Aquatics PS3 protein skimmer/canister filter all in one.

Any suggestions? Words of wisdom? Anyone have an opinion on the PS3
skimmer/canister system

The CPR units are great, you can use anything similar on a 55 fairly
easy.
Good light is essential, lots of current etc.

I like DBS's and Refugiums over skimmers, but you can try both,
generally you will not get any skimmate if the refugium is running
correctly.

Regards,
Tom Barr

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On Apr 11, 12:12 pm, "ONJ" wrote:

I am going to take my first foray into a reef tank. I have done sal****er
over the last 10 years with just a simple undergravel filter and power
filter.

I acquired a 55 gallon system and my plan is to purchase 60 lbs of live
rock, not sure whether to use crushed coral or sand yet...and I am looking
at the Tom Aquatics PS3 protein skimmer/canister filter all in one.

Any suggestions? Words of wisdom? Anyone have an opinion on the PS3
skimmer/canister system

The CPR units are great, you can use anything similar on a 55 fairly
easy.
Good light is essential, lots of current etc.

I like DBS's and Refugiums over skimmers, but you can try both,
generally you will not get any skimmate if the refugium is running
correctly.

Regards,
Tom Barr

Tom, why are you crossposting reef subject between freshwater forums??

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On Apr 11, 12:12 pm, "ONJ" wrote:

I am going to take my first foray into a reef tank. I have done
sal****er
over the last 10 years with just a simple undergravel filter and power
filter.

I acquired a 55 gallon system and my plan is to purchase 60 lbs of live
rock, not sure whether to use crushed coral or sand yet...and I am
looking
at the Tom Aquatics PS3 protein skimmer/canister filter all in one.

Any suggestions? Words of wisdom? Anyone have an opinion on the PS3
skimmer/canister system

The CPR units are great, you can use anything similar on a 55 fairly
easy.
Good light is essential, lots of current etc.

I like DBS's and Refugiums over skimmers, but you can try both,
generally you will not get any skimmate if the refugium is running
correctly.

Regards,
Tom Barr

Ok..help me out here....what is a CPR unit and DBS?

Pszemol still being the dumbass he always has been.What makes you
think he is cross posting FW crap there dumbass?



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On Apr 11, 12:12 pm, "ONJ" wrote:

I am going to take my first foray into a reef tank. I have done sal****er
over the last 10 years with just a simple undergravel filter and power
filter.

I acquired a 55 gallon system and my plan is to purchase 60 lbs of live
rock, not sure whether to use crushed coral or sand yet...and I am looking
at the Tom Aquatics PS3 protein skimmer/canister filter all in one.

Any suggestions? Words of wisdom? Anyone have an opinion on the PS3
skimmer/canister system

The CPR units are great, you can use anything similar on a 55 fairly
easy.
Good light is essential, lots of current etc.

I like DBS's and Refugiums over skimmers, but you can try both,
generally you will not get any skimmate if the refugium is running
correctly.

Regards,
Tom Barr

Tom, why are you crossposting reef subject between freshwater forums??



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I forgot more about ponds and koi than I'll ever know!

On 11 Apr 2007 17:54:45 -0700, wrote:

(snip)

Please do not cross-post this thread to rec.ponds.

Thank you,.

ron

On Thu, 12 Apr 2007 10:21:51 -0500, "ONJ" wrote:

Please do not cross-post this thread to rec.ponds.

Thank you.

ron

On Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:52:55 -0500, "Pszemol"
wrote:

(snip)

Please do not cross-post this thread to rec.ponds.

Thank you.

ron

On Apr 12, 1:21 pm, wrote:
On Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:52:55 -0500, "Pszemol"
wrote:

(snip)

Please do not cross-post this thread to rec.ponds.

Thank you.

ron

Whats this crosspost thingie? CPR makes good skimmers. Don't know if
they would be any good in a freshwater pond or tank though.

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On Thu, 12 Apr 2007 10:21:51 -0500, "ONJ" wrote:

Please do not cross-post this thread to rec.ponds.

Ron, don't crosspost your words to all these groups!