MistaOrange Strikes Back

[MistaOrange]

Abracadabra.... there I waved my wand, magic started! Sorry, couldn't resist!

Hey you might want to add PRODIBIO BIOPTIM as well, as this helps the bacteria grow

Never thought of that thanks, might go past ******** after work they should have some.

 

[MistaOrange]

So I get home lastnight & noticed that I have water dripping into my sump from the gate valve. I turned the pump off then put thread tape on the union but it's still dripping. Will have to try something else when I get home. Not a happy chappy

 

[carlosdeandrade]

eish! Aaaargh, there are days when the hobby really challenges one! Sorry bud!

 

[butcherman]

I had a leaky valve on my pony tank, wet plug bars are not fun! I striped and cleaned the valve it was still leaking slowly for a few days after but its ok now.

 

[MistaOrange]

I was beeing a dumbass by closing it up a bit bacause the overflow is getting a bit loud but then opened it again. Maybe I need to get a new o ring & hope for the best.

 

[MistaOrange]

I had a leaky valve on my pony tank, wet plug bars are not fun! I striped and cleaned the valve it was still leaking slowly for a few days after but its ok now.

@butcherman You have a pony tank? Thought it was your little secret project? It's ok I won't tell anyone

 

[RocketRooster]

So I get home lastnight & noticed that I have water dripping into my sump from the gate valve. I turned the pump off then put thread tape on the union but it's still dripping. Will have to try something else when I get home. Not a happy chappy

Make sure the o-ring and groove are squeeky clean. Lube with a tiny bit of vaseline before you assemble it - it's possible to warp the o-ring as you tighten it.

 

[MistaOrange]

Make sure the o-ring and groove are squeeky clean. Lube with a tiny bit of vaseline before you assemble it - it's possible to warp the o-ring as you tighten it.

I knew I forgot to do something I forgot the vaseline!!!!

 

[MistaOrange]

Will steal some vaseline from my friends baby.

 

[MistaOrange]

Thanks for the Name change @459b come to HQ when you get back I'll spot you a

 

[MistaOrange]

Ok so I've been contimplating on stocking one part of me wants to go with a sps or mixed reef or to go with some thing dear to me & make it an awesome pony tank. I'd like to have both sps & ponies but that would be out of the question as sps like high flow & the ponies like a gentle flow. I do however have a smaller tank with it's own sump at the back but that means the QT has gone to the ponies & would only be able to keep H. zosterae because the tank is just the perfect size for them.

Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance

 

[459b]

You dont want to overstock the tank so keep it simple with a pair of clowns and a bicolour blenny. For inverts, maybe a cleaner shrimp and a needle urchin?

 

[MistaOrange]

You dont want to overstock the tank so keep it simple with a pair of clowns and a bicolour blenny. For inverts, maybe a cleaner shrimp and a needle urchin?

Yes David you know that came with the tank I do have that in mind

 

[MistaOrange]

@459b could I collect some RO over the weekend please? Then I can also bring your 2 drums back.

 

[459b]

Sorry, my unit is still broken. Part was supposed to come from joburg last week but hasnt come yet. So ill be buying RO this weekend.

 

[MistaOrange]

Ok cool will have to get from Billy again

 

[MistaOrange]

A little update

The overflow & return before I wet the tank last weekend


Tanks wet the hoods on & the MH & LEDs on. Seems to be too much flow so I changed the flow pump after I took the pic but was too cloudy after I moved the sand back so will take pics soon.

 

[MistaOrange]

Still have to do some scaping as the two large rocks don't have much to play with so I may have to get some more LR for better scaping. Looking forward to stocking the tank but it's only been cycling for a week but will soon.

Decided to go SPS so looking forward to stocking the tank.

 

[keegz001]

Johan? like in RIP Johan?

dont mean to be rude but what did happen to johan i am sure i saw his avatar not so long ago

 

[MistaOrange]

Got the fright of my life at 3am this morning, I heard this sucking sound & knew the return was making that noise but only did it when the pump was off. So I jumped out of bed & tripped over the dog & bumped my head against the cupboard then noticed that the power was out. So I went to the DB board & everything was up but saw that the meter had no electricity so I had to get some electricity then all was ok. Didn't notice the blood coming from my head until my old man asked why I was bleeding. I think I'll live but the cut on my head is throbbing like mad but all ok aslong as the tank is ok it's all good.