Recent content by Jim123

I have been trying, off and on, for several years to get a reef tank going. This time for sure! Here is my plan: 200gal, soft coral, light fish load. I want to get this up and running with help from BAR. I will come to the meetings. I have two questions for now: I am planning my setup and...

Why did I write "Thank you for you" ugh... Anyway I do have a plan, I just need to think carefully how to physically implement it. Here is my possible plan: I just need to figure where to put everything physically. I do appreciate all the help. It is good to know there are people that...

I sort of think it would be great if wpeterson (who lives near me) could come over and talk over my options with me with the existing tank in front of us. If he was so kind to have some availability at some point that would be great! The situation is complicated. I guess I want everything and...

Hi, About my overflow ... Like everything else on this tank, it's a bit of a story. I got the tank, custom built, from TruVu to fit my space. Not knowing any better I ordered it without a overflow. After looking at all my options I added a DIY external glued on box to the back of the aquarium...

Hi WPeterson, Recognize me? This is Jim from Mountain View. This is my thread and I am looking for any additional info from BAR on line. You are a nice person! See you next Monday night! Jim

Hello again... My previous tank setup, maybe predictably, crashed. Ugh! I was trying to do a easy to maintain tank without a sump or skimmer by having just a few small fish, soft corals and macro algae. I was hoping that lots of macro algae would take care of any ammonia, nitrites and...

Mark, I did look at your tank thread(s). Very nice tank. Very well implemented, and beautiful fish. Jim

Hey Mark... Actually I am going for a different mix with my reef tank. I see my tank plan as a macro algae dominated reef system. No sump, no skimmer, circulation pumps only. Lots of eventually live rock and sand. Lots of macro algae, some soft corals, lots of inverts, lots of pods. Messier...

Hey Ahruk, I love this "tank". It is, for sure, "Conceptual Art". All sorts of things come to mind. "A tank for the lost and unwanted." The definition of "pest" sure depends on your point of view. Humans might be pests on the global ecosystem. I think maybe you could use a Bristle Worm...

Hi Ahruk! Thanks for your interest. Uhm, pardon my density... but is jar-pirement a play on retirement? If so, or not, I am also retired (happily most of the time). A reef tank is quite an adventure of sorts. How long have you been in the hobby, it sounds like you have some experience. Also...

John, thanks for the update! That is a huge tang! (?) It would sure "love" my tank... Jim

Hi I would be willing to help however I can. This is my first swap meeting. I am new to the hobby and I would like to attend as an "observer". I would also like to help out with anything I can. I will be there at 11:30. Feel free to assign me to anything that works for you. Jim

I have read a lot online about reef aquariums, however it seems that the foundation of my philosophy on reef tanks is "I don't know what I am doing...". I have a freshwater planted tank and I guess this is how I am proceeding with my reef tank. So far so good (?). John, I have no idea if...

Hi John... How is your tank doing? I looked at your original tank thread and it doesn't seem like there is much new info... Actually I would be happy if it was coralline algae causing the alkalinity drop. That is the next phase I am looking for. I seems like it is too early though. I am...