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Reef Discussion => Tank Profiles & Build Threads => Topic started by: jahillard on September 12, 2006, 19:17:27

Title: 20L w/ 96W PowerQuad
Post by: jahillard on September 12, 2006, 19:17:27: This picture is somewhat dated, but is the best I could find for now. Thought I'd post anyway...

JH

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Title: Re: 20L w/ 96W PowerQuad
Post by: micki on September 12, 2006, 22:06:31: Cool tank! :)
Title: Re: 20L w/ 96W PowerQuad
Post by: ohioreef on September 12, 2006, 23:32:00: Looks really nice!! I really need to get some updated pics of my tank posted.
Title: Re: 20L w/ 96W PowerQuad
Post by: Secondgen on September 13, 2006, 00:06:40: It does look really good. I also have a 20L, but it does not look that good yet on account of severe lack of lighting. I have a 36watt T-5 fixture on mine, but I am hoping to get a 130watt PC setup soon. What kind of equipment do you have running your tank?
Title: Re: 20L w/ 96W PowerQuad
Post by: jahillard on September 13, 2006, 07:38:52: There's a HOB with media removed that I use for surface agitation and a couple of oscillating powerheads. I think the powerheads are PowerSweep 210s or 212s. I've had them since I started the tank in Aug '03. I try to do water changes weekly, but they usually end up being bi-weekly or even monthly. Of course, everything is much happier with weekly.

The tank was doing great, minus a little green hair that needed trimmed up every now and then. I'm currently battling a cyano (red slime) algae that was born after I moved my tank about a month ago.

As time permits I'll get some pictures up and will post a few more tank specs...

I like the hobby and have for a few years now. The amount of interest over here on the Western side of the state has really re-charged me. I've had my wife increase my allowance and am seriously considering a step up, again, hopefully within the year.

Thanks for your comments.

JH
Title: Re: 20L w/ 96W PowerQuad
Post by: micki on September 13, 2006, 07:53:20: This hobby can be addicting! :)

Glad to hear you are becoming re-charged! :D
Title: Re: 20L w/ 96W PowerQuad
Post by: ohioreef on September 13, 2006, 08:24:12: VERY addicting!!
Title: Re: 20L w/ 96W PowerQuad
Post by: jahillard on September 13, 2006, 08:32:15: While we're talking about how adicting the hobby is, how far from Waynesville is this month's Western Ohio Reefkeepers Anonymous meeting, on the 19th?
Title: Re: 20L w/ 96W PowerQuad
Post by: micki on September 13, 2006, 08:34:21: According to Yahoo Map and using city zips only about 39.8 miles.
Title: Re: 20L w/ 96W PowerQuad
Post by: jahillard on September 13, 2006, 08:35:42: Thanks!
Title: Re: 20L w/ 96W PowerQuad
Post by: micki on September 13, 2006, 08:44:38: No problem :)
Title: Re: 20L w/ 96W PowerQuad
Post by: ohioreef on September 13, 2006, 08:47:23: Quote from: jahillard on September 13, 2006, 08:32:15
While we're talking about how adicting the hobby is, how far from Waynesville is this month's Western Ohio Reefkeepers Anonymous meeting, on the 19th?

Rick's place is only a couple of minutes right off I-75. Very easy to get to.
Title: Re: 20L w/ 96W PowerQuad
Post by: Secondgen on September 13, 2006, 16:07:42: Sometimes I think the main ingredient in Instant Ocean is crack because I am hooked. :P ;D
Title: Re: 20L w/ 96W PowerQuad
Post by: micki on September 13, 2006, 17:10:05: LOL LOL LOL
Title: Re: 20L w/ 96W PowerQuad
Post by: ohioreef on September 13, 2006, 18:41:07: Quote from: Secondgen on September 13, 2006, 16:07:42
Sometimes I think the main ingredient in Instant Ocean is crack because I am hooked. :P ;D

Well that explains the weird urges to smoke my IO!!
Title: Re: 20L w/ 96W PowerQuad
Post by: Hunter21 on September 13, 2006, 19:03:58: hey now...there'll be none of that mister!!! LOL :police: really nice tank JH! your clowns are so cute!! I kinda wish I picked a different clown instead of my beast! >:D lol
Title: Re: 20L w/ 96W PowerQuad
Post by: jahillard on October 10, 2006, 18:48:17: new pic today (10/10/2006) - i'm still trying to figure out my new digi camera...

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Title: Re: 20L w/ 96W PowerQuad
Post by: jahillard on October 10, 2006, 18:52:53: here's a shot from the front (a little blurry) showing the fantabulous lighting setup that i've had over my tank for 3 years, with bulb changes of course.

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Title: Re: 20L w/ 96W PowerQuad
Post by: micki on October 10, 2006, 21:11:09: My first salt tank had a light just like that! ;D

Looks good!
Title: Re: 20L w/ 96W PowerQuad
Post by: Secondgen on October 10, 2006, 22:44:28: Very nice tank. Do you add anything to the tank, or do you just do water changes?
Title: Re: 20L w/ 96W PowerQuad
Post by: jahillard on October 11, 2006, 07:24:34: There was a time when I did a kalkwasser drip at night, but I haven't done that in a long while - probably over a year. I've also added reefplus on occassion and selcon to food. Other than that, just 2g per week water changes. I feed the fish 2-3 times per week, mixing/alternating between flake, frozen brine, and cyclopeeze.

I'm going to try to get a few more pictures today, provided I can figure out how to work my new camera. Yesterday I took pictures after cleaning the glass so things were a little distraught. I'll get some close-ups so that you can see my cyano problem...

JH
Title: Re: 20L w/ 96W PowerQuad
Post by: Secondgen on October 11, 2006, 15:19:35: Thanks for the info on your tank. I am dealing with cyano right now to so don't feel bad. ;D I think someone needs to start a cyano support group. ;D ;D
Title: Re: 20L w/ 96W PowerQuad
Post by: verper on October 11, 2006, 21:41:57: Quote from: jahillard on September 13, 2006, 08:32:15
While we're talking about how adicting the hobby is, how far from Waynesville is this month's Western Ohio Reefkeepers Anonymous meeting, on the 19th?

Only 15.5 miles on Oct 17th ;D
Title: Re: 20L w/ 96W PowerQuad
Post by: jahillard on October 12, 2006, 07:38:02: Thanks for the reminder. My intentions, as of today, are to be there...

JH