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Title: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on January 03, 2018, 18:30:07
Hey all! I have started a new build thread on R2R.  I’m not going to do 2 and try to keep up, so for those of you on R2R, enjoy.

I will still stay on here and post and ask questions as always.

Mike's Red Sea Reefer 525 XL build
https://www.reef2reef.com/index.php?posts/4334680/


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on January 10, 2018, 16:51:34
Finally showed up today.
Inspection underway
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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: Nbehnken on January 11, 2018, 12:28:59
I’m following along on R2R. Looks like it’s going to be an awesome build.
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on January 11, 2018, 12:45:47
I’m following along on R2R. Looks like it’s going to be an awesome build.
Thanks for following along!  I’m super excited!


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: Keith92 on January 11, 2018, 20:31:19
Looks great Mike!
BTW- I will be bringing my golf clubs for the coral delivery. Lol
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on January 12, 2018, 08:09:52
I haven't golfed in roughly 13 years............but I still have my clubs!

 This will be ugly.....but fun!
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on January 17, 2018, 09:22:50
Stand is assembled!  I have some Panduit arriving this week to layout all the wires for the controllers and stuff.  This week will be all out installing the equipment and keeping it neat and accessible. I will post up pics as it progresses.

Over the weekend I ran 2, 15 amp GFI circuits for all the equipment.

I'm really enjoying this build and upgrade!
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: NanoDad on January 17, 2018, 09:25:45
Sweet!
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on January 17, 2018, 09:28:32
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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: kellyj on January 17, 2018, 12:40:52
Nice looking stand Mike.  I would be worried if those are hardwood floors.  Spills always happen.   :alas:
Kelly
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: NanoDad on January 17, 2018, 13:06:33
This is going to be niceness
Title: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on January 17, 2018, 13:39:54
Nice looking stand Mike.  I would be worried if those are hardwood floors.  Spills always happen.   :alas:
Kelly

Hi Kelly,
the whole house is hardwood except for the 2 bedrooms. definitely not ideal. good thing is that this RedSea stand is on a bunch of feet which has about 1/2" opening under the stand.

I also bout a 5" long foam mat to roll out in front of the tank when I will work on it.

Also plenty of towels on hand!
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on January 21, 2018, 08:53:02
Installing panduit, DJ switch, etc.
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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: lazylivin on January 21, 2018, 13:29:46
Looks great, nice and clean
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on January 23, 2018, 21:12:47
Working on my scape tonight
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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: Keith92 on January 23, 2018, 21:18:33
Good stuff mike. Lots of space for corals
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on January 23, 2018, 21:34:54
Good stuff mike. Lots of space for corals



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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: Humphrey on January 23, 2018, 21:37:30
I like. Are you going to glue them together or just place them?
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: kellyj on January 24, 2018, 07:38:50
I like it Mike, lots of flat spots for your coral's new home.
Kelly
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on January 24, 2018, 08:09:06
I like. Are you going to glue them together or just place them?
I am going to use NYOS reef cement to mortar the base rock together in sections, then put the sections in the tank.

Not sure if i'm going to mortar, epoxy stick, or just place the shelf rock.
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on January 24, 2018, 08:11:12
I like it Mike, lots of flat spots for your coral's new home.
Kelly
Thanks Kelly, YES, lots of places for corals.

I also wanted lots of caves and swim throughs for the fish.

I will post my anticipated stocking list below.

PS......on of the tonga terraces will be a zoa terrace.........how is your frag tank stocked for zoa's?!
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on January 24, 2018, 08:20:36
for stocking, it will be a mixed reef.
top left side will be taller SPS, right side large plate on top will be tabling SPS...................NO ACRO's

Plates will be used as "gardens"
acans, chalices, ricordia, zoa's / palys.

also a euphlyyia secion, softie throughout.

I personally love small fish, so while this list seems big, I basically focused on sections of the tank:
top
middle
rocks and caves
bottom

azure damsel / chromis   7
carberryi anthias   5
 wrasse   5
purple firefish   2
oscellaris clown   2  ?
tailspot blenny   1
royal gramma   3
goby   5

Many will be purchased in groups or pairs from DD

There are 10 swim throughs in the scape.

The blue tape is a 3" space all around from the inside of the tank walls to allow for cleaning
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: NanoDad on January 24, 2018, 08:26:19
That rockscape really looks amazing!
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on January 24, 2018, 08:57:07
That rockscape really looks amazing!
Thanks!


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on January 28, 2018, 19:23:01
Ok. Concrete work done to hold large sections of the base together. I will have a 1 - 1 1/2 inch sand bed.

This is the final scape!

Co workers from Dayton will be down here this week and are coming over for dinner and a tank lifting event!

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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: lazylivin on January 28, 2018, 19:25:28
Looks great, I will be there in spirt
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on January 28, 2018, 20:25:23
Looks great, I will be there in spirt
You need to help me start thinking about coral placement! 

I actually have a bit of a plan. I will draw it out on a pic and post it.


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: Agame43 on January 28, 2018, 20:31:42


  Mike, great looking rock work, love your attention to detail. Can you talk more about the NYOS cement, have you used it before - thoughts? Thanks Rick
Title: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on January 28, 2018, 21:17:10

  Mike, great looking rock work, love your attention to detail. Can you talk more about the NYOS cement, have you used it before - thoughts? Thanks Rick
Hi Rick. Well, I wanted to secure the large pieces of base rock. I’m going to have 5-6 gobies. At least 1 pair with a pistol shrimp if not 2. So I wanted a very secure base sitting on the bottom that won’t fall over.

The Tonga plates are just stacked and I am not planning on permanently attaching them to each other. They have a big footprint and have some weight to them.

I watched a bunch of videos on different cements. The NYOS is pricey, but it mixes easy and fast. You must be prepared and know which piece you are doing next as it sets solid in 2 minutes as advertised.

There are some bad reviews on this stuff. But the good ones and the good videos make it clear that you must mix a perfect 3:1 ratio. 3 parts cement to 1 part water. If you follow that it works perfectly every time.

I used a small dose cap from a NyQuil bottle. It has a 15 and 30 ml dosage lines.

I used 45:15 every time. You end up with a little smaller than a golf ball size.

Then you must quickly press it into the spot you want. Obviously you can’t make it paper thin for large rocks. Rather multiple spots that are thick and small.

I recommend watching the YouTube videos as well.

I think one can makes about 10-12 at the mix I used

Please ask any questions!

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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on January 30, 2018, 20:34:03
The tank lifting team arrived! And so did my new light!
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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: delta1190 on January 31, 2018, 19:10:21
looks great
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on January 31, 2018, 19:21:51
looks great
Thanks!


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: yinyang on January 31, 2018, 20:26:27
Very Nice setup you have, i like your red sea rimless tank better than my deep blue rimless 75 currently have not setup yet.
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on January 31, 2018, 20:38:27
Very Nice setup you have, i like your red sea rimless tank better than my deep blue rimless 75 currently have not setup yet.
Thank you very much. No disappointments so far. Hopefully getting it wet this weekend. Making water now!


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on January 31, 2018, 21:43:40
Just installed my new maxspect razorX! Much improved over my last one!
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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: lazylivin on January 31, 2018, 23:03:07
I like it. Very sleek and modern looking.
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on February 02, 2018, 09:29:44
Scape is IN!  Lots of room for coral, caves and swim throughs for fish, and room to clean all around.

Sand goes in today, water tomorrow!
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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: erky on February 02, 2018, 11:26:16
glued together?
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on February 02, 2018, 11:49:10
glued together?
Base rock pieces are all cemented together.

Most everything else is not


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on February 03, 2018, 11:37:58
WET!
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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on February 05, 2018, 21:15:08
Cycle is underway!
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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: NanoDad on February 06, 2018, 08:19:28
Beautiful just beautiful.  Are you going to cycle without lighting?
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on February 06, 2018, 08:27:08
Beautiful just beautiful.  Are you going to cycle without lighting?
No lights till the weekend. I will be adding fish and lights then.
I will be putting in 3 royal gramma, 3 azure damsels, 3 zebra barred dartfish, and 1 tailspot blenny. All small size.

Then after a couple weeks with fish and lights it will be about time to add a properly sized CUC.

Then, I will be awaiting Keith92 to take vacation and haul my corals down! 

Keith!  It’s in the 70’s down here this week!


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: SweetReefOH on February 06, 2018, 11:05:04
I’m jealous!
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on February 08, 2018, 21:38:20
Lights on!  Cycle almost complete!
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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: Heinbaughb on February 10, 2018, 11:39:36
Man, I wish my rock scaping looked that nice!
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on February 10, 2018, 11:45:45
Man, I wish my rock scaping looked that nice!
Thanks for the compliment!

Im very happy with the look and hope it works well for coral placement


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on February 16, 2018, 16:09:03
Added my first fish today!
3 royal gramma
3 azure damsels
1 orange spotted watchman goby
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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: AnotherPlanet on February 18, 2018, 14:25:04
How many pounds of Two Little Fishes Stax did you buy?
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on February 18, 2018, 16:31:06
How many pounds of Two Little Fishes Stax did you buy?
I bought 50 lbs of Tonga plate from Marine Depot. I used about 35 lbs of it.


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: NanoDad on February 20, 2018, 13:16:06
Beautiful!  What sand are you using?
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on February 20, 2018, 13:20:59
Beautiful!  What sand are you using?
Thanks NanoDad. I used Carib Sea special grade. Same as my last tank.

And by the way, yours is looking great too!


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: erky on February 20, 2018, 13:33:13
no fish QT?
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on February 20, 2018, 13:42:04
no fish QT?
Actually put 13 fish in the tank over the last week. Most are 1” or less. I would say I have 17” of fish I the tank now and doing well so far.

3 azure damsels
3 royal gramma
2 ocellaris clown
1 orange spotted shrimp goby
1 tailspot blenny
1 blue green chromis
2 purple firefish

No more will be added for a month or so.

Keith and his wife are making a trip down in a couple weeks and bringing my coral he was kind enough to hold for me while I moved.

Next group of fish will be 4 carberryi anthias.
And a melanarus wrasse


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: Humphrey on February 20, 2018, 19:59:13
It will interesting to hear how your azure damsels do. I’ve heard they are a less aggressive damsel. I have a bunch of the springeri and they are great. You ever had the azure’s, and how are they so far?
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on February 20, 2018, 20:42:31
It will interesting to hear how your azure damsels do. I’ve heard they are a less aggressive damsel. I have a bunch of the springeri and they are great. You ever had the azure’s, and how are they so far?
Well..... day 3. Never had one but also read a lot that they were the least aggressive. This time around I have a 30 gallon sump, so.....

https://youtu.be/Pwi6PsTn40Y


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on February 23, 2018, 21:16:31
Just got my clean chaeto from algae barn. Assembled the Skimz algae reactor, attached chaeto and up and running in about 30 minutes.
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And enjoyed some company
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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: Gary on February 24, 2018, 00:08:17
Nice video! No algae on the glass yet! The algae reactor looks very compact. Be interested in seeing how often it will need to be emptied.
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on February 24, 2018, 09:22:11
Nice video! No algae on the glass yet! The algae reactor looks very compact. Be interested in seeing how often it will need to be emptied.
Thanks Gary. I will be sure to post when I harvest. It’s easy to see thru the top to know when it’s full.

I started with a tennis ball size of chaeto. Broke it into 2 pcs and put a piece on each level. 


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on February 25, 2018, 17:06:24
I’m hoping for a nice score here. Got this nem at the LFS today. I believe it is totally pink.
 
Attached quickly and bubbled up a bit within minutes.

We will see........

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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: lazylivin on February 25, 2018, 19:21:55
It is attached and open so that is good. Nice score
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on March 07, 2018, 20:12:34
Told the fish Keith was coming tomorrow with a bunch of coral and they got all excited!
https://youtu.be/XqM_S4AZsDg


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: Agame43 on March 07, 2018, 20:41:25

  Mike you have the beginning of a great looking tank - thanks for sharing your progress with us!!!
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on March 07, 2018, 21:00:14
  Mike you have the beginning of a great looking tank - thanks for sharing your progress with us!!!
My pleasure Rick. I’m really enjoying this the 2nd time around. I will continue to post here on a regular basis as all of you had a part in me enjoying this hobby so much.

I actually kinda miss seeing all of you at the meetings


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on March 12, 2018, 14:01:39
Added this group of 5 dispar anthias Friday. Also added Keith’s coral haul. Pics of that coming soon!
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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on March 12, 2018, 19:22:22
Ahhhhhh!

https://youtu.be/aDcC1Re750E


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: lazylivin on March 12, 2018, 23:12:31
Looks great Mike!
Title: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on March 15, 2018, 20:04:30
Evening video after feeding coral and fish. Going to mount the corals this weekend.

https://youtu.be/NyL-RZ8MMqM


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on March 22, 2018, 19:29:46
A few pics from tonight
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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: SweetReefOH on March 22, 2018, 20:09:15
Nice macro on the shroom. Looks like alien landscape!
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on March 22, 2018, 20:27:04
I need to break out my Nikon and learn how to use it!


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on April 01, 2018, 18:16:28
An evening video to enjoy!

https://youtu.be/AwmGwb3roEA


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on June 08, 2018, 20:28:34
A short, updated video
https://youtu.be/52zHKn_-1y4


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on June 09, 2018, 18:29:06
Love these little guys!

https://youtu.be/TWKTP14ZKqU


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on July 07, 2018, 16:48:43
Thought I would share a video.

https://youtu.be/SLppwhez1FY


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: SweetReefOH on July 08, 2018, 17:56:18
Looks real good Mike. I love all the different types of fish. How do they get along? Especially that bi color damsel. He doesn’t pester everyone?
Title: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on July 09, 2018, 09:17:12
Thanks!  I love the fish as much if not more than the coral. The azure damsels are great actually. By doing 3 or more, they won’t kill each other, and it allows them to focus on each other vs the other fish. There are zero issues with aggression.

Eatbreakfast on R2R helped me a lot to get variety and compatibility. 

It’s so mellow that my purple firefish and royal gramma cruise the whole tank.

The red head Solon fairy wrasse is king of the tank. He will chase the zebra darts at feeding time a bit, but no nipping.

Just added this 5” derasa Saturday night.

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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: SweetReefOH on July 09, 2018, 14:20:52
You’ve done a great job with it. It just looks so active and there are so many thing that catch your eye.

God luck with the clam!
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on July 27, 2018, 21:17:55
Enjoying the evening.
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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: lazylivin on July 27, 2018, 22:53:38
Looks great!
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: Humphrey on July 27, 2018, 23:39:19
Love those wheeler gobies.
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on August 06, 2018, 20:53:45
An evening video with my latest additions
https://youtu.be/rq1hCdnidYU



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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on August 12, 2018, 16:35:39
A few pics from yesterday
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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: SweetReefOH on August 12, 2018, 17:35:49
Great pics Mike! What are the fuzzy sticks in the 2nd to last picture? I love those.
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on August 12, 2018, 18:38:30
Great pics Mike! What are the fuzzy sticks in the 2nd to last picture? I love those.
Purple gorgonian
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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: SweetReefOH on August 12, 2018, 19:21:56
Awesome. I may have to look into those.
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on August 12, 2018, 21:41:31
An evening video.

https://youtu.be/Spru6YxR9ig


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: Heinbaughb on August 12, 2018, 21:54:17
Very nice video. How are you liking your lights?
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on August 13, 2018, 09:32:02
So far I am liking them. I control them thru the ICV6 wifi module ($45) on my ipad or phone.  Much easier to program via the app.

Growing my softies and LPS well so far.

Some SPS frags were put in a week ago so the jury is still out.

The Deresa clam on the bottom has been happy for a month.

I'm watching the SPS closely!

Oh, and it grows hair algae as well! :)
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on October 15, 2018, 20:47:23
Here is a “nem video”

Keith gave it to me when he was down here, about the size of a quarter.

Now it’s all grown up!

https://youtu.be/Djx6WuVfPx4


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Title: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: SweetReefOH on October 15, 2018, 20:56:28
What kind of nem is it? Very cool colors!
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on October 15, 2018, 21:35:57
Rainbow bubble tip.

Haven’t seen the bubbles in a while though!


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on October 15, 2018, 21:36:35
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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: lazylivin on October 15, 2018, 22:20:44
Excellent picture and great color!
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on October 16, 2018, 16:53:45
A few more pics

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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on October 16, 2018, 16:54:28
What kind of nem is it? Very cool colors!
Got it from Keith.

I believe he just as another split!


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: Agame43 on October 16, 2018, 22:46:27
 

  Looks like things grow really well down there in SC Mike - great pics of your tank!
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on November 04, 2018, 19:46:35
Evening video

https://youtu.be/AkCPPwzR7TA


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: Humphrey on November 08, 2018, 23:23:03
Looking great Mike. Do the Wheelers ever interact or do they just tolerate each other?  I’ve always loved those little booger’s, and I had heard they could be kept together...  just didn’t know if they ever have a spat?
Title: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on November 09, 2018, 08:22:33
Hi Jim,

these are my first pair of wheelers. got them off of DD as a bonded pair with a candy cane pistol shrimp.

ive had them about 6 months now.

definitely a male and a female, as you can tell by size and color.

the female typically stays on the front left of the tank with the pistol shrimp. The male typically stays middle to right side of the tank.

They get together a couple times a day and stay side by side. and every few weeks they go thru their spawning ritual.

I call them Mr and Mrs Smith! They have pretty cool personalities and are very curious.

If you wanted a pair, I would definitely buy them as a pair after they have been sexed, like from DD.

Male
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Female
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Mr and Mrs Smith
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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on November 27, 2018, 19:20:10
A short video with my new additions:
Flametail blenny, flame angel, and coral beauty.

https://youtu.be/zxINPL0Zmbw


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: Agame43 on November 27, 2018, 21:11:52


Real nice fish!
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: lazylivin on November 27, 2018, 23:58:12
Very nice!
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on November 28, 2018, 10:06:37

Real nice fish!
Thanks Rick!  So far no issues between the coral beauty and flame angel. Added at the same time.
Keeping plenty of nori in the tank as well!


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on November 28, 2018, 10:07:36
Very nice!
Thanks Brian.

I would have more coral in the tank but my source is temporarily closed :(


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on December 18, 2018, 18:46:45
Can’t wait for Brian to open up again.

Just look at how empty my tank is.

Waiting, just waiting.........

Oh, and ensuring stability;)

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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on January 02, 2019, 12:22:31
A few picks from yesterday morning. Lights were still off, but plenty of ambient lighting.

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Title: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on January 02, 2019, 12:24:50
And a few more.....

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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: ohioreef on January 02, 2019, 12:39:14
Those pictures are beautiful!
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on January 02, 2019, 13:01:23
Those pictures are beautiful!
Thanks! 

I’m currently tuning my spectrum to match normal sun light more closely.

I can always make it look blue when I want but I find more Beaty in natural lighting.


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: Ohioreefjr on January 02, 2019, 14:04:30
What are you taking those photos with? I have had decent pictures with my phone but have never had good luck with a camera
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on January 02, 2019, 14:11:43
What are you taking those photos with? I have had decent pictures with my phone but have never had good luck with a camera

all with my iPhone 8

these last natural light ones were taken with the stock phone camera. Phone flat against the glass.

For all my prior photos, same phone but pics taken thru the "aquarium cam" app. Gel filter on, adjustments as needed in the white balance.
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on January 02, 2019, 14:13:14
And here is a short video with natural light yesterday. iPhone 8 camera.

https://youtu.be/b3-J1qvlwrE


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: Agame43 on January 02, 2019, 16:19:05

Mike, agree, great looking pictures - love the fish inside the shell!!!
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: ohioreef on January 02, 2019, 22:10:41
For all my prior photos, same phone but pics taken thru the "aquarium cam" app. Gel filter on, adjustments as needed in the white balance.

Looks interesting, is it worth the $2.99?
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on January 03, 2019, 08:54:13
I think it’s well worth it. All the other pics and videos in this thread were made with that app. I’ve got better with it over time but I’m no expert.

Main things I’ve learned is:

Gel filter on.

Then go to white balance and play with the 3 settings to get the look you want.

A few pics with the app:

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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: ohioreef on January 03, 2019, 14:36:50
I think it’s well worth it. All the other pics and videos in this thread were made with that app. I’ve got better with it over time but I’m no expert.

Main things I’ve learned is:

Gel filter on.

Then go to white balance and play with the 3 settings to get the look you want.

A few pics with the app:

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190103/118ffa25deb1eb5a1038abe1aac8ba1e.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190103/0e2e5587a1088e9d7688a2bb7efc8ab4.jpg)
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Wow! Those are incredible! I downloaded the app so I’ll have to see what I can come up with!! Gotta get the tank going first. LOL
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on January 03, 2019, 14:51:02
Wow! Those are incredible! I downloaded the app so I’ll have to see what I can come up with!! Gotta get the tank going first. LOL
Great! Please post up some pics here when the time is right.


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: ohioreef on January 05, 2019, 21:41:07
Here’s one I took tonight of the clownfish I picked up today. Hoping to get my corals back from jr tomorrow and we’ll see those turn out.

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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on January 05, 2019, 22:01:49
Here’s one I took tonight of the clownfish I picked up today. Hoping to get my corals back from jr tomorrow and we’ll see those turn out.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190106/d5d041a2b7922c6ff6be481b97503f2b.jpg)
Very natural looking pic!

Nice!


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on January 07, 2019, 19:59:31
An evening video.

Still lots of empty spots waiting for Brian.......

https://youtu.be/2hHhqc7_wfo


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: joncat24 on January 09, 2019, 13:51:03
Very nice!
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: lazylivin on January 10, 2019, 09:40:45
An evening video.

Still lots of empty spots waiting for Brian.......


It is looking really nice. Won't be long now, 3-4 weeks and I will be back open
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on January 10, 2019, 10:15:39
It is looking really nice. Won't be long now, 3-4 weeks and I will be back open
I’m looking forward to it Brian!


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on January 10, 2019, 19:56:03
Just made this video. Love my wheelers gobies and their sidekick

https://youtu.be/U1alqX2cYBQ


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on January 12, 2019, 18:46:51
New addition!

https://youtu.be/-APNrk44UXM


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: SweetReefOH on January 12, 2019, 20:42:55
Love CBB’s! I hope he does well for you Mike. Is he eating frozen?
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on January 13, 2019, 07:47:10
He ate a frozen mix at the LFS.

he ate my frozen mix last night.

Just found him dead on the sand bed this morning:(

He was fine from the time I put him in till lights out?




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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: Agame43 on January 13, 2019, 21:40:26


Sorry to hear that Mike, they are a great fish add but man I have heard of few success stories with them. They are a zero stress fish, do not handle it well. If it picks that wrong spot at night to camp out, maybe was getting picked on that way?
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on January 18, 2019, 21:26:12
My little buddies!

https://youtu.be/LoHD6EibddE


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on March 22, 2019, 11:15:49
My latest addition, H. Magnifica

https://youtu.be/Gz0r_QzkX7Q

And a recent tour of the tank

https://youtu.be/tUlPjuZXiic


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: lazylivin on March 22, 2019, 20:58:38
Tank is looking great and filling in nicely
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on March 22, 2019, 21:28:31
Tank is looking great and filling in nicely
Thanks Brian. Sorry about what you’re going thru right now. But as others have said, there is no doubt how it will all end up.
Once I see you’re all settled in, I will reach out to place an order.


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on March 28, 2019, 13:19:31
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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on March 28, 2019, 13:20:05
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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: Steve on March 28, 2019, 17:07:55
Looking good Mike, arent missing any fish yet are you?
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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on March 28, 2019, 19:57:11
Looking good Mike, arent missing any fish yet are you?
None yet Steve. Even the clowns are staying clear???


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on April 02, 2019, 18:09:16
Water change day and everyone seems happy!

https://youtu.be/SqEHeQO0HjE


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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: SweetReefOH on April 03, 2019, 19:06:37
Looks good Mike. Love the dude hiding in the barnacle. Lol
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on May 30, 2019, 18:42:30
Latest video

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Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: mtamorrow on November 02, 2019, 07:39:08
Hello everyone!

Thought I would post the latest tank video. Hope you are all doing well!

Mike
https://youtu.be/b8sPoUndtm4
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: SweetReefOH on November 02, 2019, 10:34:04
Hey Mike! Tank is looking beautiful!
Title: Re: Mike’s RSR 525xl
Post by: lazylivin on November 02, 2019, 23:30:32
Looks great!