Doodads and Gizmos Explained at Last!

**TheOldSalt** · 05-26-2005, 11:46 AM

This is the forum for discussing the science and technologies involved in the keeping of saltwater tanks. Not only will we discuss the various pieces of equipment, we'll discuss how and why they work, and various techniques we can use to make them work most effectively.

New developments arise fairly quickly in the saltwater arena, and this is where we'll discuss them. Naturally, we'll discuss the differences between these various things, and we'll compare and contrast all the methodolgies used in various marine system types.

Since this stuff is all relatively new, this should be a fun and lively forum. All you freshwater hobbyists who have wondered just what makes a saltwater tank tick are in luck; this will be the forum which will teach you everything you always wanted to know. Saltwater hobbyists will also enjoy learning about the newest stuff and sharing the news with others, and getting the tips needed to tweak their setups to maximum awesomeness.

Theory and application, science and nuts-n-bolts... that's this forum!

**fish_doc** · 05-27-2005, 08:53 PM

Just doodads and gizmos. Darn I wanted to add whatcha-macall-its and thing-a-ma-bobs.

hail_sniper · 05-28-2005, 01:00 PM

we need to get a thread going.....

hmmm. whats a good topic? skimmers, lights, or sumps? all good topics.....

**TheOldSalt** · 05-28-2005, 07:09 PM

They'll all do nicely, and we should have a thread for each, I suppose. I guess we can start with skimmers?

Arlene · 02-08-2006, 07:31 AM

Well....C,mon then lol. I have sat here from 2005 waiting for the rest of the thread. I have cobwebs on my hands and hair and my hand has clamped its self around my mouse. Not wanting to rush into the SW i thought i would wait a while and get as much info as possible first. But enough already im good to go. So please continue.

Arlene

**TheOldSalt** · 02-08-2006, 07:53 AM

Capital idea! I don't know how we've managed to let this go for so long, but now that you've reminded us you can bet that we'll get things going here very very soon.

cheseboy · 02-08-2006, 08:29 PM

hmm.. Skimmers. Well first of all there is no tru best skimmer Ventri or air-driven the best way to tell a skimmer's effectiveness is to see how much crap has been collected in the cup.

**TheOldSalt** · 02-10-2006, 08:33 AM

This weekend I'll get started on this stuff, starting with skimmers, I suppose. Ozonizers, grounding probes, ORP monitors, kalkwasser dosing pumps... there are lots of things to cover, and each will get their own thread. Everyone is of course welcome to start their own threads about these and other items.

05-26-2005, 11:46 AM	#1
TheOldSalt Darth Ichthyos Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,034 User Feedback: (5)	Doodads and Gizmos Explained at Last! This is the forum for discussing the science and technologies involved in the keeping of saltwater tanks. Not only will we discuss the various pieces of equipment, we'll discuss how and why they work, and various techniques we can use to make them work most effectively. New developments arise fairly quickly in the saltwater arena, and this is where we'll discuss them. Naturally, we'll discuss the differences between these various things, and we'll compare and contrast all the methodolgies used in various marine system types. Since this stuff is all relatively new, this should be a fun and lively forum. All you freshwater hobbyists who have wondered just what makes a saltwater tank tick are in luck; this will be the forum which will teach you everything you always wanted to know. Saltwater hobbyists will also enjoy learning about the newest stuff and sharing the news with others, and getting the tips needed to tweak their setups to maximum awesomeness. Theory and application, science and nuts-n-bolts... that's this forum!

05-27-2005, 08:53 PM	#2
fish_doc Advisor to Neptune (Mod) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Illinois Age: 40 Posts: 3,822 User Feedback: (0)	Just doodads and gizmos. Darn I wanted to add whatcha-macall-its and thing-a-ma-bobs. __________________ Dave (fish_doc) A World of fish

05-28-2005, 01:00 PM	#3
hail_sniper The Frugal Reefer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Downey, Ca Posts: 195 User Feedback: (0)	we need to get a thread going..... hmmm. whats a good topic? skimmers, lights, or sumps? all good topics..... __________________ Sam H. Member of MASLAC 30gal reef 90gal planning

02-08-2006, 08:29 PM	#7
cheseboy Freshwater Shrimp Dude Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Age: 16 Posts: 340 User Feedback: (1)	hmm.. Skimmers. Well first of all there is no tru best skimmer Ventri or air-driven the best way to tell a skimmer's effectiveness is to see how much crap has been collected in the cup. __________________ 20 Gallon Saltwater Tank status: Full Blown Reef! For Information and stories Visit my Journal Here! I Love Inverts!

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05-28-2005, 07:09 PM	#4
TheOldSalt Darth Ichthyos Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,034 User Feedback: (5)	They'll all do nicely, and we should have a thread for each, I suppose. I guess we can start with skimmers?

02-08-2006, 07:31 AM	#5
Arlene Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Scotland Age: 33 Posts: 181 User Feedback: (0)	Well....C,mon then lol. I have sat here from 2005 waiting for the rest of the thread. I have cobwebs on my hands and hair and my hand has clamped its self around my mouse. Not wanting to rush into the SW i thought i would wait a while and get as much info as possible first. But enough already im good to go. So please continue. Arlene

02-08-2006, 07:53 AM	#6
TheOldSalt Darth Ichthyos Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,034 User Feedback: (5)	Capital idea! I don't know how we've managed to let this go for so long, but now that you've reminded us you can bet that we'll get things going here very very soon.

02-10-2006, 08:33 AM	#8
TheOldSalt Darth Ichthyos Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,034 User Feedback: (5)	This weekend I'll get started on this stuff, starting with skimmers, I suppose. Ozonizers, grounding probes, ORP monitors, kalkwasser dosing pumps... there are lots of things to cover, and each will get their own thread. Everyone is of course welcome to start their own threads about these and other items.

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