lots of questions

[loudog42362]

does the club sponsor a class for new reef enthusiasts to learn more about different setups and all around info I have visited a lot of stores but I would like some in depth info. I have read every book I can get my hands on but I want to learn as much as I can

 

[cr500_af]

I have never heard of a class' existence, but there are certainly lots of people here who will give you all the help you need... if you have equipment related questions we'd all be happy to give you a look under the hood.

Such a "class" would be a great idea IMO. I just think it would be hard to coordinate since beginners don't all get started in the hobby at the same time. There are members who have volunteered to be ARC "Mentors", and they are here for that purpose... a private tutor to get your feet wet so to speak.

 

[loudog42362]

I have a 90 gal and I want to drill the back who on here can do this for a good price so I don't have to go with a overflow box

 

[cr500_af]

Man, I type slow... Charlie beat me to it. Welcome and feel free to ask anything.

 

[cr500_af]

loudog42362;382634 wrote: I have a 90 gal and I want to drill the back who on here can do this for a good price so I don't have to go with a overflow box

There are some members who can do it, but if I were you I'd buy the bit you need and then search for the tank drilling video... it isn't that hard to do, and you'll be set for any drilling down the road.

 

[loudog42362]

I have looked for a bit but haven't had much luck but I have watched the videos

 

[cr500_af]

Maybe somebody who does drilling will chime in... I don't want to name names and "volunteer" somebody else. I don't know where to buy the bits locally if you even can.

 

[loudog42362]

I'm not looking for free just some advice on which way to go

 

[bclark7169]

I think when we did the group buy with bilk reef supply they had drill bits and have seen them on ebay

 

[drnecropolis]

Glass-Holes.com sells nice bits.. Loren (seedless reefer) has drilled quite a few as has Chris (jet chris)

Welcome and feel free to ask all the questions you want.. But 1 piece of advice: don't ever listen to me!

 

[loudog42362]

I am open to all options I have the 90 and some plumbing from my 75 rr I have a 30 gal I have put in my stand that I wanted to use as a sump with my 120 coralife skimmer in it I also have a pump and a 48 in light hood with 6 or 8 t5s

 

[cwalt]

A few tips from what i have seen from the system build thread - BTW check it out in detail and one of those guys may have went thru something similar.

at this point I would suggest taking the 30 and putting it in the stand , setting your skimmer in and check to make sure you have enugh room to do what you want under the hood.

If you do that now before you put water in your main it is alot easier to do any mods you may desire and let you see if you want to back drill, bottom drill or side drill it -

in retrospect it is easy to make holes but patching is not so easy sometimes

and I am no expert, just my 2 cents

Happy Reefing

 

[scrilla]

Tim Over At Keen Reef Tried To Setup Such A Class In His Store But It Failed Because Not Enough Intrest In It...

I Remember Being Like 1 Or 2 Who Were Going To Attend. Perhaps If We Can Get Enough People Interested, Hed Be Up For Setting Everything Up Again...

 

[loudog42362]

great I would be very interested I've been to a lot of sponsor stores but I know they have to work the store and you can only talk so long at the counter still I would be stoked to attend a class or session where people have experienced most of what can and will happen with new setups

 

[cr500_af]

Some free advice... triple check the sump fit. I have a 90/30 sump just like you, and the first problem is the sump will not come out the doors, only the top... meaning once the tank is on top the sump is there for the duration.

Also it is a holy nightmare to try to install/remove a decent sized skimmer. The sump is a little tall so it is VERY hard to get it in the stand and over the lip of the sump. I had to disassemble the skimmer as far as I could and it still almost didn't fit. It actually required pressure to squeeze through the opening.

 

[acroholic]

What I would also do is make use of the "search" function here. Many topics get repeated ad nauseum. A good practice is if you have a question regarding, say, protein skimmers, is to do a search under protein skimmers, and if your question is not answered, then post a topic here with your specific questions. The search functiuon is a great way to learn about any reef topic you have interest in.

Also, other reef sites can be informative as well. Two of my favorites, besides this site, are ReefCentral.com and Reef2Reef.com.
Dave