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Looking at fish and corals top down in a Rubbermaid tub is getting old which got me motivated to get off the couch and work on my new reef tank this weekend.(https://ohioreef.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi486.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Frr227%2Flazylivin%2FSmilies%2Fcouch-potato.png&hash=a952e79269b91b72873a8d06647c1014b5103d4c)
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looks good
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Looks good Brian, can't wait to see it done.
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LOVE the 4 point design of the stand. I see SO many people "stuck" into believing you need 6 or more vertical structural points to support the load of tank.
Looks real good Brian.
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sweet, wish i could do that stuff
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Looking really good!
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You are a machine Brian! That looks awesome!
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Brian looking real good.
Have you decided on what stain you are going with?
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Nice Work!
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Finally getting somewhere with it!
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I love the idea of cutting out the holes with a router trim bit. Looking great. what kind of plywood is that?
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Thanks all. Got it finished today with the exception of the stain, doors and light rail. There are a total of 10 doors and I don't have any experience with making nice ones. Time to go check out You Tube.
what kind of plywood is that?
Wes it is 1/4 Oak Plywood.
Have you decided on what stain you are going with?
My goal is to match a Solana QT that will be in the same room. It is called espresso which is really dark brown almost black.
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the stand is looken great
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Very nice work Brian.
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Looks Awesome!!
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:notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy
Looks fantastic, Brian!
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Brian
Let me know if you cant come up with the doors. There is a guy that i work with that can make them unfinished pretty reasonable. he made mine for me.
jeff
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Brian
Let me know if you cant come up with the doors. There is a guy that i work with that can make them unfinished pretty reasonable. he made mine for me.
jeff
I also can make rail and stile panels if you need. and i work for beer or frags :)
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Let me know if you cant come up with the doors. There is a guy that i work with that can make them unfinished pretty reasonable. he made mine for me.
jeff
I also can make rail and stile panels if you need. and i work for beer or frags :)
Thanks for the offers, I may end up taking you up on it. I purchased the router table and bits yesterday and gave the stiles and rails a shot. Having trouble getting some tear out so going to try building a coping sled with anti-tear out block to see if that helps
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Well I finally got the doors constructed. They were fun to build, but also the most challenging wood working project I have done.
I used this set of Styles and Rails Router Bits from Harbor and Freight. Was a bit worried they would get dull or not be a good male/female fit but in the end pleased with them.
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Rounding the outside edge of a finished door.
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Not sure if you can tell in the picture; poured a quart of fiberglass resin over the bottom piece of wood to water seal it.
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wow the doors look really good brian
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they made a great fit looks very clean
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Those look amazing Brian! I used a set of router bits from Harbor Freight for my arcade and I was really happy with them.
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Looks really great Brian !
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as we talked about sunday...you suck. i cant even put those Saunders furniture together
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Hey ... I need a stand for a 46g bow front, while you have all the tools out and all ;D
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Lookin' Good Lazy....
Just try and make sure not to "drill" your Reef Keeper unit - LOL!
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Looking good man!
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Brian, how much were those bits, and where is the local Harbor Freight? I have a router that's been in its box for many years now, and with my upcoming canopy build, I'd like to see what I can do with it.
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Thanks everyone for the nice comments.
Brian, how much were those bits, and where is the local Harbor Freight?
Ghurlag I think they were 60$ but you are welcome to borrow them if your router has a 1/2" collet. The harbor freight that I go to is behind the Dayton mall. Right on the corner of 741 and Lyons Crossing.
Have you decided on what stain you are going with?
I went with black paint and Red Elm stain. The doors are stained same as trim so won't see all that much black.
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The harbor freight that I go to is behind the Dayton mall. Right on the corner of 741 and Lyons Crossing.
:'( the old Furrow Building Materials :'(
I worked there as the Commercial Sales Manager and Outside Comm Sales Rep
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Thats the one
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I knew there was one around there somewhere. It's one of those things that I know in the deep recesses of my mind, but have never really called upon. :P (yes, I'm nuts)
That canopy is looking good. I can't wait to see the whole complete package. Do you have a materials list? Since you're not being lazy, and we are both named Brian, I thought I might fill the 'lazy' void for a post or two :)
Kenn, I was going to say something snide about you working at Furrow and it now being out of business... ( I know "ha... ha... ha..."), but then I decided not to
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I knew there was one around there somewhere. It's one of those things that I know in the deep recesses of my mind, but have never really called upon. :P (yes, I'm nuts)
That canopy is looking good. I can't wait to see the whole complete package. Do you have a materials list? Since you're not being lazy, and we are both named Brian, I thought I might fill the 'lazy' void for a post or two :)
Kenn, I was going to say something snide about you working at Furrow and it now being out of business... ( I know "ha... ha... ha..."), but then I decided not to
Thank you :'( ;D
Now I have to stop high jacking this post ... back to the build ! :)
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Its all good Ken.
Ghurlag I will try to post up a material list when complete.
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No rush on my part... I have plenty on my plate for the next few weeks, but it would probably be easier on you to do it sooner than later, since the mind likes to dump things on occasion. I'll have to adapt it to my tank anyway. Just thinking your build would be a good starting point.
What lighting are you housing in the canopy, and will you be installing fans? (apologies if you have already addressed this elsewhere in the thread)
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What lighting are you housing in the canopy, and will you be installing fans? (apologies if you have already addressed this elsewhere in the thread)
I haven't mentioned what is going in the canopy so it is all good. As of right now (subject to change) 2 LumenMax Elite Reflector's with 400w Radiums on Lumatek dimmable E-ballasts and 2 80w ATI t5's on an Advanced Ballast. The Reflector's are mounted on a pocket door track to slide them out of the way. Not sure what kind of fan but something decent size, low rpm for reduced noise.
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2 80w ATI t5's
You just need to win the 4x54w kit from reefgeek at the fragswap raffle today :)
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You just need to win the 4x54w kit from reefgeek at the fragswap raffle today :)
I tried to win but no luck. Oh well, Buk won them and he drove from Toledo so he deserved them :)
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Buk won them and he drove from Toledo so he deserved them :)
yes he did
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I have been working on this a couple hours each night, it's going slow. (https://ohioreef.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi486.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Frr227%2Flazylivin%2FSmilies%2FConstruction.png&hash=714b579bba5fa64e7ec43a7a6164cf1c1fbfc186) The finish work is so tedious.
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When are you dropping that off at my house and stop telling everyone that is your tank?! ;)
Lookin awesome man!
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is it going to stay 2 toned
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It is staying two toned however the doors are going to cover most of the black except a small border around each.
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o wow thats going to look sweet
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the doors came out great
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Looks really nice Lazy, good job! ;D
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Looking Good Lazy....
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Great job Brian! One of the best I have seen.
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It looks absolutely amazing Brian!
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Thank you all for the kudos.
Just about got the wood work wrapped up. All that is left is the compartments for equipment underneath and the black trim between the doors.
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Plenty of doors for access.
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It was important to me to be able to slide the lights out of the way but not spend a fortune on a light mover. Total cost of project was $33.
Pocket Door replacement hardware kit. $10 at Lowes
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All you need are these rollers
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Pocket Door Track 66" $23 Lowes Special Order but only took 2 days to arrive.
Screw the track in the center of the canopy and slide the rollers in the track.
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Mount the light to the rollers and wallah, sliding reflector.
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Awesome ! ... Thats what I have been waiting for ... The lights ! ;D
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I hope it gives you some ideas Ken.
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The stand looks AMAZING. I usually cringe at the look of natural wood on aquariums and think "how 90's" but the way you tied it together with the black is fantastic. Now, when are you gonna make one for me?
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Your stand and canopy looks like it was built by a professional using furniture quality wood and materials. Very nice job, Brian!
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wow thats great looken love the moveable refletors
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Beautiful man. How much to build me a stand :p
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thanx again for the frags i will hook u up when ur tank is back up runnen
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Lazylivin = WIN!
Brian, this is a fantastic job. You have chronicled it so well that I can feel your happiness. You really did your homework and made it your own.
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yup looken at my hood will have to do what u did with the slides
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very nice job on stand & canopy,wish i have that kind the wood working skill
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Thank you all for the great compliments, sure is fun to have people to share the hobby with.
No new pictures but I do have some updates.
Lighting
The lighting arrived over the last two weeks. Went with 2 Lumatek 400w ballasts, Lumen Max reflectors and Radium bulbs. I choose the digital Lumatek ballasts due to the unique ability to run a 250w or 400w bulb and its dimming capability.
Overflow
Finally made the decision on the overflow, tank will be drilled (first for me) however it is fairly unique in that it won't be a traditional overflow. I really wanted something removable for cleaning yet a small foot print and reliable. I could explain but pictures are better so will wait on that. (It's nothing fancy).
Circulation
In tank circluation will be done by two Koralia 12v #8 connected to a Koralia wave maker. Would love to have Vortex but out of reach budget wise.
The tank has a small chip between the glass and silicone which looked like it had the potential to be problematic so a replacement should be here by next Friday or small chance tomorrow. In the meantime I am working on pluming for frag tank and sump. They will both be in the basement connected to the display tank on the main floor via PCX40 pump.
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do you have a link to this 250/400w ballast? Im trying to decide if I want a 250w or 400w fixture over a new setup and would love the option to switch wattages on the same ballast.
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Here ya go. http://www.sunlightsupply.com/aqua/products.aspx?request=AQUA_LUMATEK_DIMMABLE&title=Ballasts&type=product (http://www.sunlightsupply.com/aqua/products.aspx?request=AQUA_LUMATEK_DIMMABLE&title=Ballasts&type=product)
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thanks, Im trying to figure it out by the picture... does it go 250w SE, 250w HQI, 400w SE, then super lumens?
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I think Justin runs those select a watt ballasts from Sunlight supply
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For the 400w version the selector is 150w, 250w HQI, 400w and Super Lumens.
If you plug in a 400w bulb and select the 250w setting it will output equivalent to a 250w bulb. You can also use a 250w bulb at that or 150w setting. Similar fashion you can run a 400w bulb at the 150w setting. The Super Lumens over drives a 400w bulb +10% or 440w. For European bulbs such as Radium that are designed to run on Pulse ballast at 360w it is fairly significant overdrive which would result in a short life span
The only thing it is lacking is the ability to set a schedule to ramp up/down the wattage over the photo-period. But not sure any MH ballast can do that.
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thanks for the explanation, the website doesn't really do that ::)
so is this ballast mainly for single ended bulbs, but you can also run a 250w hqi?
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It will run all 150w, 250w 400w SE, DE and HQI Metal Halide Bulbs.
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those r some nice ballest
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Build is looking great lazy, I look forward to this completed system.
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Finally found the 2nd 75g. Drilled them both and got the overflows plumbed. Also got the electric and RO/DI water line ran. Hope to pick up the 40g sump and replacement 125 this week so I can finish plumbing and start filling with water. Excited it is getting close but wish I had been cycling the rock over the past couple of months. It is still dry so going to have to wait a while to put live stock in.
Here is the plumbing diagram.
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thats looks sweet
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Very Nice! I cant wait to see this setup complete and running! A.W.E.S.O.M.E.
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Tons of water volume from your old system. With that much volume and livestock, are you making provisions for a Ca Reactor?
Only one overflow on your main tank? What is the line on the right side of your propagation tank?
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Thanks Wes and Dave!
Tons of water volume from your old system.
Looking forward to stability that comes with the water volume.
With that much volume and livestock
Going to use two part for now. If the need presents itself I will add a calcium reactor but that may be a good couple of years.
Only one overflow on your main tank?
Hopefully just the one, however I may find that another one is necessary if there is surface tension.
What is the line on the right side of your propagation tank?
That will plumb to a drain for water changes.
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Brian, I'm glad you decided to go with a basement sump! You're going to have alot of fun down there :)
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Brian, I'm glad you decided to go with a basement sump! You're going to have alot of fun down there :)
i said the same thing to him
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When do you plan on having everything all taken care of?
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If you need a hand let me know. I got pretty good with PVC cutters when we did mine :D
I would suggest a second overflow though. If the one doesn't start, the second one will flow most of the water while to run to shut off the pumps. Or possibly a switch near the tank to turn it off.
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Yeah, if you need any help with anything, PM me and I will set the time or day aside.
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Yeah, if you need any help with anything, PM me and I will set the time or day aside.
same here
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I forgot to mention. I have a guy who can build you a custom overflow in any size you want. He builds them like the CPR style with the aqua lifters, but he could build the u-tube style if thats your preference.
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The basement sump was a last minute thing because clearance under the stand was going to make maintenance a pain. It worked out for the better and my wife will be happy to get the dining room back although we never used it before. Thanks everyone for the offers of assistance and nice compliments!
Wes I hope to have water in it and cycling in two weeks time. Todd thanks for the offer on the custom overflow, I decided to drill the tank and use a large Polyethylene Strainer. The threads are 2" PVC to give you an idea of size.
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Wes I hope to have water in it and cycling in two weeks time. Todd thanks for the offer on the custom overflow, I decided to drill the tank and use a large Polyethylene Strainer. The threads are 2" PVC to give you an idea of size.
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Awesome! The only issue you might have is noise now. Better than a flooded floor anyday.
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Yes I agree may get some gurgles and burping etc... Not real sure how much GPH I will end up with. Like you I have a PCX40 for return pump.
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Yes I agree may get some gurgles and burping etc... Not real sure how much GPH I will end up with. Like you I have a PCX40 for return pump.
Its cool though, shouldn't have t worry about it not restarting. And more than enough flow for the PCX-40. Lowes sells a "plumbing repair kit", that slides, and is adjustable for height. That way you can control your water level.
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Yes I agree may get some gurgles and burping etc... Not real sure how much GPH I will end up with.
ya it mite get kinda loud theres only one way to find out
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Basement tanks are filling with water and replacement display tank will be here tomorrow. I think it will take about one week to fill all the tanks with water. 125g+75g+75g+40g+30g. Hope the dehumidifier will keep up.
Would I be better off cycling the rock in a small tank rather than the whole system? Was thinking it might save money with water changes?
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Would I be better off cycling the rock in a small tank rather than the whole system? Was thinking it might save money with water changes?
Definitely if you have a place to do it.
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Basement tanks are filling with water and replacement display tank will be here tomorrow. I think it will take about one week to fill all the tanks with water. 125g+75g+75g+40g+30g. Hope the dehumidifier will keep up.
Would I be better off cycling the rock in a small tank rather than the whole system? Was thinking it might save money with water changes?
Might want to start it in a small tank if the rock is dirty. But on the other hand you need dirty rock to get the cycling process started anyway.
If you want help with water, I can do about 100gallon/day
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i would just do the whole system its going to get rough but it will be all done at once
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The rock is really clean. It went for a 10-1 water - muriatic acid bath for 24 hours then a power-wash followed by sun dried for a week. Does that make a difference in the approach with small tank or whole system cycle? I do plan on adding Prodibio BIO DIGEST, STOP AMMO and Macrobacter 7 to start the cycle and a little fish food to get things going.
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ya that is real clean i dont see it hurting anything
just rember what works for one person mit not work for u
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If you need a hand let me know. I got pretty good with PVC cutters when we did mine :D
The pvc cutters are definitely a must when setting up anything with more than one pipe. Saves so much time and they are certainly worth the $15.
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I saw Lazy's setup today. I must say my jaw dropped when I first saw it. True to form, every detail has been thought out in advance. His basement setup is to die for... Thanks for the bulkhead Lazy, and the tour! :)
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Enough of that talk! Haha We all have to wait another month till we get to see it! ;D
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Enough of that talk! Haha We all have to wait another month till we get to see it! ;D
it will be worth the wait
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Thanks Josh
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The 125g and both the 75's are almost full. Water should be flowing to the 40 gallon by tomorrow night and the return pump will likely be able to be turned on Thursday night.
Overflow is on the left. May paint it the same color as background but will wait until the rock goes in to see how much is visible. The return line is on right but only a 1/4" under water so not visible unless you look real close.
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This is the plumbing under the stand that runs down to the basement tanks.
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The upper left hand corner is where the plumbing comes in and returns. The 75 on the left side has the rock for the display. Although it is plumbed into the system I have the valve closed to keep isolated until it cycles. The bottom 40g tank takes feed from both 75's so either once can be isolated if need be. It will house the protein skimmer, heaters, probes and dosing drip lines. Obviously I don't use the exercise equipment :laugh:
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looking like some good progress... now its just time to replace that useless exercise equipment with moar aquariums
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Wow Brian! You really went above and beyond. It looks fantastic! ;)
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The rock is really clean. It went for a 10-1 water - muriatic acid bath for 24 hours then a power-wash followed by sun dried for a week. Does that make a difference in the approach with small tank or whole system cycle? I do plan on adding Prodibio BIO DIGEST, STOP AMMO and Macrobacter 7 to start the cycle and a little fish food to get things going.
I am always a fan of starting the cycle with live rock hehe. But that works too!
Your basement, is beautiful man. Wish mine was that nice. But mine is a few (150) years older than yours I am sure.
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looking like some good progress... now its just time to replace that useless exercise equipment with moar aquariums
I agree!
Wow Brian! You really went above and beyond. It looks fantastic! ;)
Thanks Scott
I am always a fan of starting the cycle with live rock
Yeah me to, its the Bryopsis and Dino's that I fear.
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looks great very clean looken o so close to haven it up and running
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your new set up is simply stunning Brian :o
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your new set up is simply stunning Brian :o
Ummmmm... +infinity.
Can I just buy your house and leave your setup there for me?! ;D
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Tanks are filled and water is flowing at a good clip. Likely 600-800 GPH. I have an issue on the return line, it vibrates from the Iwaki pump. Radiates through the tanks, walls and plumbing. Does anyone know how to reduce that noise? I was thinking of changing from PVC to vinyl tunbing for a portion of the return line where it connects to the pump. Thoughts?
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a few short pieces of vinyl tubing would help I'd bet. Do you have a silicone pad under your pump? I don't remember seeing one. I think I have some 1/4" thick pad around here someone if you need one.
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Tanks are filled and water is flowing at a good clip. Likely 600-800 GPH. I have an issue on the return line, it vibrates from the Iwaki pump. Radiates through the tanks, walls and plumbing. Does anyone know how to reduce that noise? I was thinking of changing from PVC to vinyl tunbing for a portion of the return line where it connects to the pump. Thoughts?
I would use some spa-flex tubing for pump connections. This is still PVC glue-able fittings.
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ya i would put some tubing right when it come out of the pump and i used a mouse pad under the pump to help
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I am not familiar with the set up ... however if its an external pump, couldn't you mount it on dampening bushings to absorb the vibration ?
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ya the dampening bushing is about the same as a rubber pad but ur still going to get some vibration comeing out of the pump thats the need for tubing
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Right now I have 1/2" weather striping under it, it is like a dense rubbery foam. One thing to add if I lift the pump off the ground and hold it in my hand the noise is the same. As Hunger said the vibration or noise seems to come from inside of the pump. I will try the vinyl tubing and put a mouse pad under it or dampening busing if I can find one.
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Right now I have 1/2" weather striping under it, it is like a dense rubbery foam. One thing to add if I lift the pump off the ground and hold it in my hand the noise is the same. As Hunger said the vibration or noise seems to come from inside of the pump. I will try the vinyl tubing and put a mouse pad under it or dampening busing if I can find one.
Did you buy it new? These pumps should be nearly silent. Just a slight humming noise.
I had an issue with vibrating pipes, I used expandable foam to clear it up.
Like I said before, I have a pump with bad bearings. I can hear that one upstairs, not the new pump though.
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What size is the pump?
I have two iwaki pumps. I used to use them on my tanks. They had good flow, but they were just too noisy. Not vibrating noise, just noise.
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Most likely the noise is because it pushing the water up so far, high head height. External pumps tend to make a little more noise or vibrations when you are pushing water up that far. Like a few other have said. replace some of you pvc with either spa flex or vinyl hose. If you go with the vinyl hose go 1 size bigger than the pipe you are running now. The nipples tend to be a good amount smaller than the hose and you will lose some flow.
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Looking Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet Lazy....
I'll have to stop over in the next week or so to check it out "live" and in person....
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Most likely the noise is because it pushing the water up so far, high head height. External pumps tend to make a little more noise or vibrations when you are pushing water up that far. Like a few other have said. replace some of you pvc with either spa flex or vinyl hose. If you go with the vinyl hose go 1 size bigger than the pipe you are running now. The nipples tend to be a good amount smaller than the hose and you will lose some flow.
No kidding, like 40%. Another thing I wish I had thought of in my setup.
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I may have a few bushings Brian. They are not just a rubber bushing. They are designed to eliminate the transfer of energy from a industrial vibrator table \ motor from adjacent equipment.
I will take a look and see if I have any left. they range in size from a nickel to a half dollar.
However, if it is being transferred due to internal cavitation of the impeller then they prob wont do a lot of good.
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Most likely the noise is because it pushing the water up so far, high head height. External pumps tend to make a little more noise or vibrations when you are pushing water up that far. Like a few other have said. replace some of you pvc with either spa flex or vinyl hose. If you go with the vinyl hose go 1 size bigger than the pipe you are running now. The nipples tend to be a good amount smaller than the hose and you will lose some flow.
very true
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I replaced the PVC plumbing with vinyl tubing and that fixed the issue with pump noise.
However there was another plumbing issue that was causing problems. The overflow in the display tank was sucking air in with the water and causing noise/bubbles, when the bubbles broke the surface in the basement it made a mist that would over time cause significant Salt Creep.
To fix the issue I did the silent overflow using a ball valve to create a full siphon.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Pv3u0Sa1tk&feature=player_embedded
Had to drill another hole in the tank and run another drain line to support this method but it resulted in dead silence and no more bubbles in the basement system. YAY! I am exusasted though. It took me all weekend 14 hours Sat and 6 hours today because I refused to drill another hole and tried to do it my way. After reconfiguring the plumbing several times, eventually gave in and got out the drill. :laugh: It was worth the effort.
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that great to hear that the tubbing help sucks that u had to drill another hole but if it makes it better nand works better than thats good
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Thats exactly how I have my calfo running. Your right it is dead silent.
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LOL. I have done this many times. I have a good idea of what I think will work. But its a pain, so I try it my way. In the end, it always is more time and money to do it the right way.
Who changed the titel to fish bowl? lol
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In the end, it always is more time and money to do it the right way.
So true
Who changed the title to fish bowl? lol
Someone is having some fun :laugh:
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So true
Someone is having some fun :laugh:
LOL. Thats a REALLY big bowl man...
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it could be worse could be called lazys betta bowl ;D
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I love the build, Lazy.
Just wondering..how much did that mini plunge router(you used to cut the openings in the stand) cost?
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Thanks Seano, I got it at harbor frieght years ago, probrably not more then 20$. You are welcome to use it, anyone can borrow any tools I have. Feel free to ask if I have something before going out to purchase.
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Thanks.
Dang, I wish I didn't like so far away form everyone. :( I need a car. lol
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or a small airplane ;D
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Yes! I want to get a pilot's license. Just for fun so I can travel. :)
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most likely about the same price still
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If your gonna wish ...wish for the big stuff ...
Get a transporter :cya
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Awesome tank Lazy, great job on the stand.
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Thanks Sunny and welcome to Ohio Reef.
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Not much has happened over the last 3 weeks. Waiting for the cycle to happen but to much water and to little pollution, it is going slow. Need to stick some hardy fish in the tank to get things going.
I did build a little station to do water test and fraging. It is a counter top from Lowes which are relatively inexpensive, added a few drawers and 2x4's for support.
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In this pic you can see all the PVC was replaced with Vinyl tubing due to the noise issue. Also added the T5's. Thanks to illnino
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Next Steps:
-Install ATO
-Bring QT online and start moving corals in
-Drain Main Display Tank, Level and Refill :-Curse
-Send new Koralia I bought at Frag Swap for repair. It runs backwards. :angry4:
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thats very slick do what -Send new Koralia I bought at Frag Swap for repair. It runs backwards. never head of them doing that
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Ouch, the expensive 12V pump too I bet.
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thats very slick do what -Send new Koralia I bought at Frag Swap for repair. It runs backwards. never head of them doing that
I have noticed my evos doing that randomly now that I have them on a wavemaker. Anyone heard of systemic issues?
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Ouch, the expensive 12V pump too I bet.
Yes it is a 12v Koralia #8 on a Koralia Waver Maker. The other one is fine, I have taken it apart and swapped propellers with the good one but no luck.
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I have noticed my evos doing that randomly now that I have them on a wavemaker. Anyone heard of systemic issues?
Yeah they have been recalled and a replacement bushing is available.
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Yeah they have been recalled and a replacement bushing is available.
+1. I just dealt with Koralia recently. They sent a new piece that locks the propeller shaft in place.
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That is good to know, I just emailed them through there web site.
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no problem, Tank looks BRIGHT
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That is good to know, I just emailed them through there web site.
I have an extra one if you need, for free they didn't charge me. ;D
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Yeah they have been recalled and a replacement bushing is available.
Recall for the 12v ones or new Evos?
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man thats twice for the recalls on the Koralias
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Recall for the 12v ones or new Evos?
Some of the evo's.
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Looks good Brian, love the light mover idea (gonna have to steal that one). Excellent work I would love to see it sometime in person. I didn't recall reading but did you by chance provide a way to shut off the pump from upstairs? I wish I would have every time I fed I had to run downstairs, turn off pump then back down to turn on. After a while it was too much and I said screw turning off the pump during feeding.
On a side note with basement sumps, I would recommend covering the tanks in the basement. After a year of having one I can say I'm sooooo glad not to have one anymore in a few weeks. I have stuff on the other side of the basement that has never been by the sump rusting, not to mention our new washer and dryer (can't wait to see what they look like inside...)
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Some of the evo's.
Just emailed Hydor. they send free modified bushing for evo owners. Or you can use a dab of superglue to prevent it from slipping lol
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Just emailed Hydor. they send free modified bushing for evo owners. Or you can use a dab of superglue to prevent it from slipping lol
Warranty! Get the bushings lol
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So every time I'm out at Coral Ranch, I hear of this awesome coral that he was saving for me, but Brian badgered him into selling it him. So when are we going to see some photos?
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So every time I'm out at Coral Ranch, I hear of this awesome coral that he was saving for me, but Brian badgered him into selling it him. So when are we going to see some photos?
+1
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I didn't recall reading but did you by chance provide a way to shut off the pump from upstairs? I wish I would have every time I fed I had to run downstairs, turn off pump then back down to turn on. After a while it was too much and I said screw turning off the pump during feeding.
Lonnie, I have a RK2 controller upstairs mounted in the canopy and is connected to the basement power strip via 25' Cat5 cable. Down stairs the same controller is hooked up to a laptop.
So every time I'm out at Coral Ranch, I hear of this awesome coral that he was saving for me, but Brian badgered him into selling it him. So when are we going to see some photos?
I have been slacking on the pictures. Real happy with the way everything has turned out. I will get some new pictures up real soon Paul and include the shot of the 6" x 3" Strawberry Shortcake Acro that Rich got for his favorite customer. :-Poke
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...that Rich got for his favorite customer. :-Poke
OHH Snap... BURN!! :)
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Paul I have some Austrailian corals coming in, including 4-5 acro colonies. I told them not to deliver untill Friday just for you.
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Almost forgot Brian I fragged the acro above the right raceway.I have a couple left.
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Brian, your tank setup is just really awesome. Thanks for sharing it with us!
Kev
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Thanks Kev. Rich what time you getting in Friday? Just kidding Paul hope you get something nice.
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Thanks Kev. Rich what time you getting in Friday? Just kidding Paul hope you get something nice.
You beat me to this comment :)
Actually my tank is getting pretty full, so I just like to stop out and see if I can find something special.
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Here is a Red and Green Blastomussa Wellsi I got from the Coral Ranch at the 2009 Ohio Reef frag Swap. It has done well in this new tank and seems to really like the light it is under. I took some other pictures but they didn't come out to good. The strawberry shortcake acro isn't picture worthy yet Paul.
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Your picture looks fine to me Brian. Keep up the good work. You have some of the best looking coral I have seen.
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wow that looks great
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Blastos look great. How much light do you have yours in.....how about water flow?
As for pictures, how did you get a perfectly black background?
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I have them under 400w Metal Halide, on the sand, off center from light getting about 300 PAR. However for the picture I moved the light directly over them so they were likely in about 500 PAR for the shot. The flow they are in is likely between low and moderate.
As for pictures, how did you get a perfectly black background?
How this occurs I don't have any idea. Gary Parr answered this question once and all I remember him saying is it take a lot of light on the subject. Perhaps someone with knowledge could explain it. Also with the right picture you can help it a bit with Gimp or Photoshop like I did here.
Original from camera
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After edit in CS4
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Excellent work. Very impressive. Is that a gymnastics mat on the side?
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all i can say is wow
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Just sharing some pictures of my male Hoeven Wrasse (Halichoeres melanurus) from Coral Ranch
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That is a beautiful fish!
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I think so too, they make a great addition to most community tank, known pest eater and are typically very reasonably priced.
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Love the colors ! Great looking fish ... is it going through your hypo-salinity treatment ?
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It already wen't through the hyposalinity treatment. I do currently have 3 other fish in Hyposalinity right now. They get out on 4/1, Six line wrasse (Pseudocheilinus hexataenia), Moorish Idol (Zanclus cornutus) and a Bicolor Angel (Centropyge bicolor)
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It already wen't through the hyposalinity treatment. I do currently have 3 other fish in Hyposalinity right now. They get out on 4/1, Six line wrasse (Pseudocheilinus hexataenia), Moorish Idol (Zanclus cornutus) and a Bicolor Angel (Centropyge bicolor)
Are you worried about the bi-color having a taste for $ corals $ ?
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No I am not worried about that.
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what wrong with it? looks like a messed up 6 line :-Poke
just j/k looks sweet
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It does look like a six line a jacked up six line.
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hows the moorish doing?
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It is doing really well :-ThumbUpsm
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Yes nice pictures, Brian. Thanks for sharing :-ThumbUpsm
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If anyone runs google chrome, iPhone or Safari check out my real time reef tank parameters below in red. Added video for a few days. Video quality sucks and only works from 10:30 to 6:00.
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Wow this was a real awesome build! some day... some day..
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I have them under 400w Metal Halide, on the sand, off center from light getting about 300 PAR. However for the picture I moved the light directly over them so they were likely in about 500 PAR for the shot. The flow they are in is likely between low and moderate.
How this occurs I don't have any idea. Gary Parr answered this question once and all I remember him saying is it take a lot of light on the subject. Perhaps someone with knowledge could explain it. Also with the right picture you can help it a bit with Gimp or Photoshop like I did here.
Yes, to get a completely black background you make the subject super bright. The CMOS will adjust to bring the light of the whole image it's getting to "normal viewing" levels which darkens the background. This only works if the background isnt also as bright. Look directly at the sun, then try taking a picture with your camera. If it is set to auto white balance, it will dim the image so that the subject is "viewable" and not white washed.
Here is an example for those who may be interested of my LED unit i made.
http://www.aquatic-refuge.com/RandomPics/brightLED.jpg (http://www.aquatic-refuge.com/RandomPics/brightLED.jpg)
I had my 6500k 60w CFLs on at the time i took the pic, its really bright in that room, i unscrewed one of the recessed lights because it was so bright it would give me headaches. The LEDs were so bright that up close the white balance caused the image to dim so much that the not so bright background got blackend.
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Just sharing a few updated pictures of how things are coming along.
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Show off :laugh:
really looks great Brian :-ThumbUpsm
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Beautiful Brian!!!
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When I clicked on this post I thought I was gonna see a drunk lazy with a large alcoholic drink... guess not :party0040:
But awesome pics and sweet tank!
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Looks great Brian. How are the clowns doing?
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When I clicked on this post I thought I was gonna see a drunk lazy with a large alcoholic drink... guess not :party0040:
But awesome pics and sweet tank!
LOL
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When I clicked on this post I thought I was gonna see a drunk lazy with a large alcoholic drink... guess not :party0040:
But awesome pics and sweet tank!
Now that I would like to see!
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Thanks all. Mike the clowns are doing well but some have deformities. If anyone wants two baby onyx clowns each with a bad eye you are welcome to them.
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Brian, are these black and white or the darker orange?
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They aren't the traditional black and white. Here is what they look like as adults
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Replied to your pm. :)
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I should to stop by and check out your new reef one of these days, Brian. Your most recent updated pictures look fantastic!!! :-ThumbUpsm
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They aren't the traditional black and white. Here is what they look like as adults
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thats a sweet looking clown imo
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I like them to. A bit more then the all black Onyx but both are nice.
Thanks Tim, your always welcome over
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Awesome thread. I just went through it from start to finish. The layout is awesome and the forethought is very evident. Everything looks great, from stand and canopy pics to tank and basement photos........NICE WORK!!!! :party0040:
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Man i love your setup!!! cant wait til i buy my own house cause i love how your sump and everything is in the basement below it!!! you did an awesome job!!! Are you for hire lol!!!
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Thank you joncat and saltnewbie, appreciate the nice comments
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Now that the Phosphates are gone I was finally able to add something new to the tank. Orange Bubble Tip Anemone.
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Thats REALLY nice Brian :)
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Thanks!
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thats a nice anemone
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wow, where did you get that at?
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Thanks it is from Happy Coral.
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thats sweet love the color
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Woah! Awesome Brian!
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Your tank is looking great Brian!
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hey lazy hope u dont mind im coping your idea on your stand build its awesome.
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Your are welcome to do that. :)
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also i have a question it didnt show in your pics that i can see on the top part of the shelf for the tank did you run braces along the top or no thanks.
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There are two braces that go between the top front horizontal 2x4 and top rear horizontal 2x4. Is that what you are waiting to know?
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yes sir it sure was i wasnt for sure so i went ahead and put 5 i guess you cant over due it lol. thanks for the help and to let me copy your idea. excellent stand by the way very sturdy by the way prolly not as perfect and prestine as yours though
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yes sir it sure was i wasnt for sure so i went ahead and put 5 i guess you cant over due it lol. thanks for the help and to let me copy your idea. excellent stand by the way very sturdy by the way prolly not as perfect and prestine as yours though
The center bracing on a stand is for lateral stability. A Standard "Framed" aqauarium gets all of it's support from the edges. You do not want the cross bracking on the aquarium to touch the stand. Putting too much contact in the cross bracing can crack the bottom pane of glass.
For what it is worth, I copied this design too for my 180.
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hmm well its a little to late for mods on it already have the sides up and every thing so tomorrow is getting it in the room an setting it up.
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My Pyjama Wrasse likes to sleep in this coral. It is super sharp, not sure how it manages not to get cut up.
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wow thats crazy
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Looks like a dead fish LOL
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Doesn't apply to this guy!
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My Pyjama Wrasse likes to sleep in this coral. It is super sharp, not sure how it manages not to get cut up.
It's weird how sixlines like to sleep mouth down. Mine used to wedge himself in a hole in my live rock........
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Mine always slept in a small hole in my live rock aswell, he would wedge him self in there pretty good, and he would be out like a light...
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I thought at first it was trapped but after a few minutes with a flashlight on him he came out. It is like the rabbit in a thorn tree.
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wow, that's crazy!
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Doesn't apply to this guy!
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fish cant read duh
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Yes they can, they just cant talk to tell you they do... DUH!
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o ok didnt know that
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learn something new every day
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As most of you know my latest passion is Anemones. I saw this Condy Anemone on Live Aquaria yesterday and had to have it! Can't wait for it to come next week. Anyone ever seen anything like this before? All my anemones are Bubble Tips so if you have any experience with Condy Anemone's and have tips such as lighting flow let me know.
Looks like it may have a anemone crab in it, if so hope it comes with it!
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Been doing a small amount of research on rock and maxi-mini anemone's. Thinking about putting a few in my refugium with some sexy, anemone shrimp, maybe some porclian filter feeder crabs and blue spotted.
Any input???
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I have one maxi mini type that has split into four on it's own. They are really hardy and easy to keep. Can take low to high lighting and low to high flow. Unlike other types of anemones they don't seem to sting anything. You can't go wrong with them Pete. I highly recommend.
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I have one maxi mini type that has split into four on it's own. They are really hardy and easy to keep. Can take low to high lighting and low to high flow. Unlike other types of anemones they don't seem to sting anything. You can't go wrong with them Pete. I highly recommend.
Just the positive reinforcement I was looking for! Thanks Lazy
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Wow that's sweet looking
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I hope it looks and stays looking like that after I get it.
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Got a call from Liveaquaria and they said it didn't make it. Bummer.
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Sorry to here that
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Sorry Brian, that stinks... ;( Do you have any pics of the mini maxi one?
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I don't currently have any pictures of them.
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Got a call from Liveaquaria and they said it didn't make it. Bummer.
Sorry Brian...
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Bummer brian, That guy looks good... Is it me or is this very similar to a rock anemone(mojano)... I like the look the of the mojanos, but the fact they spread so easily is a turn off... Is this guy from that family or something?
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It does look similar. They aren't asexual and only mate once year. They are much large and can get up to 16" in the ocean and 4" in the aquaria.
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Wow, that is awesome... be a cool species to keep then
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To bad I will never likely have one. Never seen one like that in all my years, usually they are white or have a light shade of purple. That was a really intense color. They probably decided it was to nice to sell
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Check this dude out....
http://www.atlantisaquarium.net/inv054.html (http://www.atlantisaquarium.net/inv054.html)
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I have 4 of them identical to that one :)
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To bad I will never likely have one. Never seen one like that in all my years, usually they are white or have a light shade of purple. That was a really intense color. They probably decided it was to nice to sell
that sounds about right
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I have 4 of them identical to that one
Wellllll alright then..... I saw a really translucent solid purple condy for sale... i will see if i can find it again... it was almost glowing it was such a bright vibrant purple... orrrrrr do you have one of those tooo? lol
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Took some pictures tonight of corals in my reef tank.
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Nice pics Brian, that last acro is sweet! What is it. Oh yeah and nice BOP.
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Thanks Steve, I am not sure what that last one is. I got it at the Urbana swap from FishFreak.
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If you frag let me know, maybe swap some red hornets.
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Great pics Brian. How about a full tank shot!
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looks great brian
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Tank looks great and the pics look great as well!
Keep up doing what your doing!
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:beee: Daannggg homeslice! :laugh:
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I reported this whole thread to the site moderator......................
Its just not right and making the rest of our tanks not look as good.
Looking pretty sweet their Lazy.
+1 on seeing the whole tank set-up
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Thanks all, here is FTS.
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it looks better in person
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it looks better in person
+1, it's absolutely beautiful!!!
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Insane FTS Brian, Awesome work man, Always looks great!
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Is that a purple stylo? If so it looks fantastic and so does your undata. Really good to see your tank back and a great difference from when I saw it last year.
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Thanks all, yes it is a ORA Purple Stylo. I have had it for probably 6 months and it just recently is getting the purple polyps.
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How do you get such a clear FTS?!
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I use a tripod which probably helps quite a bit Wes.
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A couple fish pics
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they look fat and happy
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Great shots. Your tank is beautiful.
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Pics are awesome! After showing Ashley those pics she is wanting to get a yellow tank and a naso. Keep up the awesome job that you do on your tank man!
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Looks very awsome. Should be on the cover of a magazine.
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Love the fish shots too!
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Love the fish shots too!
+1 Is that a Pink Face Wrasse?
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Thanks, it is a Melanurus Wrasse.
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All hail! That is amazing sir! An inspiration to us all.
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All hail! That is amazing sir! An inspiration to us all.
+100!
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Thanks :)
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your tank and coral shots look supreme as backgrounds Brian lol... you should make a Ohio Reef pack of desktops and a scrolling screen saver ;) maybe put a ghosted out Ohio Reef emblem in the corner or something.
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Thanks Cody
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Tank seems to have finally settled in. Corals are growing pretty good now.
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Lookin Good Brian!
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Great looking tank
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Looks great Brian!!!
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Absolutely love your display tank!
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It usually does not take much to impress me; So I am just speechless about what I see you have done Brian!
Ray
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Thanks everyone, I will try to get some shots of connected frag tanks and sump.
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Wow.... Those closeups of the corals and fish are mind blowing. Sweet tank! ;)
Jeremy
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Awesome build Brian!! Any new updates?
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Thanks Andy & Jeremy, not much has changed. Growth has been good. Added a few new corals from trades with Kurt from cincy reef and Rayviv and LarryNews here on Ohio Reef.
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Took some video with the club camera today, works pretty good. If you have the bandwidth change it to 720 or 1080
Lazylivin's 125g Reef Tank (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY14maCiUPU#ws)
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Very Nice Lazy!!
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Looking Great. The CBB looks at home. How is the cleaner wrasse working out?
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Awesome. Now epoxy down that poor monti cap that's flapping in the current, hehe.
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Awesome. Now epoxy down that poor monti cap that's flapping in the current, hehe.
lol. I didn't see that the first time......I bet that getting that close up shot was just a little too close.
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Nice Video and the colors are great
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Thanks everyone.
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Nice vid! Tank looks great.
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Great clarity and color! OH, and some nice looking coral & fish Too!
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Very nice Brian!!!
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Looks awesome Brian love the background music as well. What did you use to edit your video. I need to start a thread of my tank that i started out here.
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Haven't posted anything new in a while regarding my tank because not a whole lot has been happening. I have some ugly brown clove polyps that are growing on the rocks. It is currently about 50% coverage, although they don't harm anything they are not very nice looking. Thinking about removing the corals to quarantine, bleaching the tank/rock and re-cycle. It is only in the display and not the three basement tanks. I could pull the display offline while this occurs over 2-3 months. Just not sure if I have room in the basement tanks to house all the corals and fish. 1 tank is completely full and the other is about 1/3 full. Here is a silly actinic only shot of the full one.
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And a couple nicer pics from the display
My fav.... Pearlberry Acro
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Green Slimer, Blue Tort & Purple Stylo
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Could you not just pull just thay rock out? Seems drastic for something thats not harming anything. But if you need any help i would love to come help you and learn some stuff.
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You mean pull the rock out kill and cycle it outside of the tank and leave the coral and fish in it? That is a good idea but I have so much time in the rock scape I didn't want to damage it taking it out. However that may be a better overall idea. Have to give that one some thought. I may do that Charlie. That does seem easier.
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Any chance the majano wand would work? That frag tank is awful full the ATM machine might need to pay you a visit
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I tried both the wand and the laser but there's just too much of it. They are about 5mm tall and aprox 30-50 polyps per square inch. I think the ATM needs to pay a visit :) Actually you probably have most everything in the frag tank now.
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That is too weird Brian, i have 2 rocks with the same stuff on them. Ugly as all get out but Harmless. I have been trying to box them in with more noxious creatures. I have had some success with the JF Monti, sunset monti and some trumpets. I am contemplating pulling those rocks and killing them off. I have some corals that are on there also but nothing to big or expensive that can't be replaced. Also thinking about putting my hammer colony next to them not sure yet.
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I may just live with it but I had read somewhere that fluke tabs have been used to kill blue clove polyps. Not sure if these are same but brown? That sounds risky but so does killing my bio filtration. What do you think about an urchin? Will they eat these soft polyps to get to coraline algae?
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I don't know about the urchin, if my CBB is hungry he picks at them but nothing substancial. For right now I am trying to box them in.
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Hows the tank Any new updates
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Thanks for checking Ryan. I have been planning/preparing the eradication of the brown polyps. My plan is to pull the rock, (Thanks for the idea Charlie) spray a light coat of kalkwasser/water mix on the rock. Let sit for about 30 minutes then rinse and put in a tub of saltwater with heater and circulation. Then after a couple days check to see if the polyps died. If they did and there's no ammonia I will put the rock back in my tank. My hope is that most of the bacteria inside of the rock will be fine through the process. Just in case I started a trashcan full of bioballs and rock to be used to supplement the tanks bioload. The hard part is all corals have to be removed first. I have been doing a little at a time and only have about 20% of the corals rehomed in the basement tanks and I am about out of room.
If this doesn't kill the polyps then I will drop the salinity in the bucket with rock just low enough to kill them and again hopefully most bacteria will survive.
I know this is a dramatic step for some polyps that don't really sting or harm anything. What can I say... It is my obsessive compulsive behavior with this hobby.
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Sounds good I think the salinty drop would deffently work if nothing else. And hey I got a lot of room in my tank now since no fish lol
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Well good luck Brian if you need a hand more then happy to help also I have a bunch of tanks I'm not using if you need one or a couple why you get everything under control
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Brown polyps are gone. I ended up purchasing a torch from harbor freight that hooks to a propane tank. My goal was to kill rock surface while not harming the inside bacteria and micro fauna. It wirked really well. Did all the rock in three sessions over two weeks. Took a piece at a time to the back porch. Did a 3 second torch and immediately put it back in the water. Had to remove all coral which was the hard part. That took 3 weeks of prep. So overall a 5 week process so far. Now just got to rebuild the rock scape and mount the corals.
During the process had a dinoflagellate outbreak in one of the three systems but other then that no noticeable changes. I did dose Dr Tim's one and only bacteria after each torch session.
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Your tank will look as awsome as ever now.
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I finally took the time to read this entire 21 page thread and all I have to say is wow! Looks great! Wish I could check it out sometime. I just live so far away!
Thanks for the help and comments on my posts. I really love the site!
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Thank you.
Here is how it looked early April
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I hope to move corals and rock back in over next two weeks.
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Looking at your's make me think iI have to much rock, lol.
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Did doing the removal remove all the coraline algae from all the rocks?
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Yes it removed the coraline
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Brown polyps are gone. I ended up purchasing a torch from harbor freight that hooks to a propane tank. My goal was to kill rock surface while not harming the inside bacteria and micro fauna. It wirked really well. Did all the rock in three sessions over two weeks. Took a piece at a time to the back porch. Did a 3 second torch and immediately put it back in the water. Had to remove all coral which was the hard part. That took 3 weeks of prep. So overall a 5 week process so far. Now just got to rebuild the rock scape and mount the corals.
During the process had a dinoflagellate outbreak in one of the three systems but other then that no noticeable changes. I did dose Dr Tim's one and only bacteria after each torch session.
I don't want to temper your excitement but I've been down this road myself. About 3 years ago, I had an infestation of a white clove polyp strain. It was slowly working its way from rock to rock and only encrusting montis would slow it down. Scrubbing seemed to help but they kept coming back. Same with kalk. I finally made the decision to try the Fluke tab treatment. It appeared to kill all the clove polyps along with all 150 of my astrea snails. Nasty and not real positive for my SPS. Regardless, I was happy to make the sacrifice until four months later when I noticed the clove polyps were returning in the exact location they had been previously! The Fluke tabs merely sent them into a four month hibernation.
Hopefully, your strain of clove polyps are gone for good but keep an eye out for them. They are persistent. I finally got rid of mine by covering every single rock they occupied with reef epoxy. Clove polyps are able to propagate much faster in the crevices of live rock. Once the crevices were gone, they were easy to control.
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Thanks for the info on your battle with them. I will definitely be on the watch for them to come back. I sure hope not it was a lot of work.
Moved the rock back in last weekend and a few corals. Ordered from Cerameco a couple branching ceramic pieces to add more spots to mount corals and better utilize the space. Those won't be here until Wednesday so have to wait until then to finish the rock scape and continue to move the corals back in.
I noticed a bit more algae and had a dino out break in one tank so measured the phosphates yesterday. They were .11 up from .02. Likely from the die off on the rock and why some acro's have reduced color. Doubling up on GFO to hopefully bring it back down. I really hope it isn't an indication of a phosphate battle ensuing. Been there and it isn't fun.
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I got most of the corals moved back into the display over the past couple weeks. Hope to have everything in by end of next weekend. Once finished I will get some proper full tank shots. Here is a cell phone side view pic in the mean time.
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Starting to look like a full tank again. Looking good!
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Right on!
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Looks good was kinda bare the last time I saw it. Well until I looked at your frag tanks lol
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Glad to be rid of those clove polyps and have the corals back in. i have had ongoing struggles with phosphates, hope to add a refugium this year to grow macro algae.
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Very nice, Lazy.
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Great looking..... as usual.
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What is the huge green sps?
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That is a staghorn coral, trade name Green slimer and comes from the reefs in Bali. It doesn't require much light (but can handle high light) and is one of the easiest of the hard corals and is pest resistant due to it sliming abilities.
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Ok if u ever accidentally break a decent sized branch off let me know cause I'd like to pick up some. Plus it would give me an excuse to see your tank in person again ;)
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I have a couple 3" multi branch pieces ready to go.
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What's the price?
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For you $10,000. >:D
Just kidding 15$ to 30$ depending on piece
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For you $10,000. >:D
now y doesn't this surprise me lol
I'll be at gerbers some day in two weeks I'll let you know what day when it gets closer to see if it works for you
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Currently doing a cyanobacterial treatment with chemiclean. Tank seems to be going through the tribulations of a new system since the torching of the rock. I really need to get a refugium added with macro algae.
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It's funny how hardy our tanks can be. Yet so fragile at the same time.
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that'll look so awesome once you get it stained and sealed. great job
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Took a couple pics today. Everything is doing well. Hope it fills in over the next year.
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Looks amazing Brian.
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Thank you
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Looks fantastic Brian!
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That's sweet!!!!!
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Looks awesome!
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Lookin good Brian! Am I just missing it or did you take out the purple stylo?
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Thanks Steve and Myreef. Yes I took the purple stylo out, it got to large and was out of proportion to everything else.
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Yes I took it out, it got to large and was out of proportion to everything else.
I hope to have the same problem when I get back to corals! Haha nope sorry... That coral was just so big it looked out of place in the tank! Your tank is looking awesome! I wish mine had recovered like yours when I dosed it with that chem. I just didn't give enough oxygen to the tank when I dosed. I thought I had but learned the hard way how to properly dose chems! Keep up the great work on that tank! I hope to be able to swing over again sometime and check it out again sometime soon!
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Your welcome anytime. I did a chemiclean treatment a couple months back. Seems like I have to do it about once a year to keep the cynao in check.
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When I did it with not enough oxygen all it did was exacerbate the issue. One algae would go away but another would fill the tank. Just couldn't tackle all at once. You did it right and should let us know how much oxygen you gave to the system and how much you dosed . I did it on my125 with a total volume of 180 gallons. My results were the complete opposite.
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I added oxygen using a large air pump and kept my skimmer going but had the wedge pipe wide open so it didn't remove any of the product. Turned off GFO and Carbon media. Then did a 50g water change on day 3, added fresh carbon and gfo.
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I added oxygen using a large air pump and kept my skimmer going but had the wedge pipe wide open so it didn't remove any of the product. Turned off GFO and Carbon media. Then did a 50g water change on day 3, added fresh carbon and gfo.
I need to talk to you about gfo. I have s gfo system I got to put on my tank and never did when it was having problems. I want to know if I should is it from the get go or not when I start back with corals. I want my stuff to live and look awesome. Hopefully like your tank if I'm lucky! :-)
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I use 2.5 - 3 cups GFO on estimated 240 Gallons of water. Change it about once per month. If I had a place for macro algae could probably use a lot less.
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Very impressive tank! shows true dedication to the hobby!
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Looking good. Making a nice comeback.
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I use 2.5 - 3 cups GFO on estimated 240 Gallons of water. Change it about once per month. If I had a place for macro algae could probably use a lot less.
no place in the dumps in the basement?
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no place in the dumps in the basement?
Of course has doesn't have any room, his corals grow like weeds. #coralenvy His basement is full of frags.
Looks very nice.
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Thanks everyone
I hope to do a basement upgrade soon to give more space for addition of cheato. Does anyone know if a 10' foot x 2' foot x shallow trough can be purchased. Would like to use as a raceway to gain space. The acrylic DIY tanks are really expensive.
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Have you thought about building a custom glass tank? You could have the glass cut to any length you want.
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I wouldn't trust my DIY skills with a glass tank that large. It would likely leak.
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Determining where and how to brace the glass would be tough....
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Determining where and how to brace the glass would be tough....
You could run it like a euro bracing. On a foot tank I would add 2 vertical braces evenly spaced. The vertical would only have to be about 3" tall so as not to take up much space. All you need is glass and silicon.
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If a trough would suit your fancy why not just make one out of wood and pond liner? Ply wood and some studs and tank liner works wonders... a few buddies and I have made 15 ft long "raceways" this way to make a tank to test fishing lures that we were making by hand. It matched your specs almost to a T but it was longer than 10ft.
We had it up for about 2 years without a hitch, and we would fill/empty, slide, kick, budge it quite often
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That is a good idea. Will the liner be able to mold to the rectangular design? Or do you cut it and seal with some sort of sealant that is salt safe? Do you know how much a liner would cost? I am thinking the wood would only be about 150$. What about fiberglass resin instead of a pond liner?
Joe I like the glass idea and would give that more consideration. I think that is almost as much as acrylic?
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To be honest Brian you could go as intricate as you wanted to or not... We honestly just made the raceway then laid the liner over it let it hang over the edge then just stapled it in place and trimmed it... it worked just fine... and yes it molded to the corners just fine, the water shapes it into whatever structure is backing it. Much like a trashcan liner in a trash can.
The resin would work the same, its honestly just however you wanted to do it... when they make plywood tanks they use resin, but the liner may just be easier... Roll it out. staple. trim.... We bougth our online and i wanna say it was around 50 bucks for a roll the rize we needed, but someone like Viggen may know of a better connection for it locally since he is into the pond scene? ;)
I believe that fish store in columbus uses the same method(ply wood and pond liner) on their coral grow out tanks in the back of their shop in the greenhouse.. they just do it more square and alot deeper.
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Here are some examples... the stuff we got was just over 20mil thick and I wanna say we got a 20x10 sheet course this was about 5-6 years ago, but it was right around 50 bucks... It looks like a sheet that size is a lil more now, but you get the idea.. just make sure you compensate for the sides aswell when you buy a length. So if you tank is 10 long and 2' high you need atleast 15 ft long liner to allow you to staple the edges.... save your scrapes you can use them for patches if you need... and patching is as simple as super glueing....Though we never had a tear or any problems with leaks in ours.
Just don consider anything less than 20mil imo... The thicker the better though... but the thicker the more $$
http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Apond%20liners (http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Apond%20liners)
Another option; if you are working on a budget may be to consider scouring the stores for claeranced satnd alone pools, or craigslist the pools(like those intex ones with the floating ring that you put in your yard)... That material is the same it's just blue/white/grey and is usually 30-40 mil thick.
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Thank you for all the info, this may be a good solution and save a good bit of money. Time to go watch DIY pond liner install videos on YouTube
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N/p There was a vid on youtube where a guy uses a race way just like the one we made to test a whopper plopper I think... I cant find it though haha.
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Thank you for all the info, this may be a good solution and save a good bit of money. Time to go watch DIY pond liner install videos on YouTube
I will tell you from experience installing a few rubber lined ponds and then using the pond liner for drop trays and molded applications... Start in the middle and work your way out. You can put a bead of silicone 1 around the bottom outside edge and push the lime into the bottom edges and fill the bottom with a couple inches of water in. Let out sit a bit and then stretch the liner tight around the top and use fast staples to hold it in place. Silicone isn't needed if you chill the bottom first and then stretch over the top and secure but helps hold it in place.
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Thanks for the tips Wes
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They also make a seam tape for rubber liners. Both single and double sided.
I've never used it but if I expand my pond like I'm thinking about I will be.
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Brian, we use the pond liner on all of our service tanks. It is super easy to use and holds great. We have a roll that is 8ftxapprox 120' left on the roll, if you would like to check it out.
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Thanks Jon I need to stop by anyway soon so I will check it out.
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You can cut the line and patch with the various types of patch kits out there. But its a LOT safer to just use a single piece with no patches. Most state when the one or two sided patch kits are used the only way to get a solid seal is to do it on a flat surface..... Which is kinda difficult depending on the situation. Just do one piece and lay the corners in a way to minimize places for stuff to collect..... Just takes a bit of fiddling when the tub/pond/etc is being filled up.
Many pond suppliers also carry epdm bulkheads so you can easily put a drain and/or return line through the liner.
If marine solutions doesn't have what you need I dealt with a guy for my ponds that lives in franklin. I can get you his info.....
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Thanks Viggen, how do you do the corners. Would their be a big fold coming from each corner or does is really stretch that much.
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Thanks Viggen, how do you do the corners. Would their be a big fold coming from each corner or does is really stretch that much.
Folds come down to how you lay/stretch it. A gold as we know would not be what you want. I nerve hast horizontal folds but vertically was always a pain in the butt to get to be somewhat square.
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It does stretch a little and depending on the depth how tall the sides are will determine if there are any folds in there or how severe they are.
I will try to take some pics of my smaller pond so you can see the folds that are in the pond.
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I am thinking it will be about 12" high x 24" front to back and 12 foot long. My fear is evaporation (humidity) and heating though. That is a lot of open water surface so not exactly sure if it will be that long.
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I am thinking it will be about 12" high x 24" front to back and 12 foot long. My fear is evaporation (humidity) and heating though. That is a lot of open water surface so not exactly sure if it will be that long.
I know it wouldn't look good but what about light diffuser with wrap on most?
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I have been wanting to reorganize the basement tanks for a while now. Finally getting around to doing a little planning. The design issues I am solving for are; Add more room for propagation, move skimmer to make it more accessible, add a chamber for macro algae and add filter socks with easy access for changing. Here is the initial blueprint. The water enters in from two socks on left and exits on right where 2" bulk head is. This is a top down view. Height will be 12"-14" and width about 21". Tank will be constructed from clear acrylic. If you have any feedback or design concerns please let me know. Thanks
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Wow, that's going to be a nice setup. You worried about not having any bracing in that 6.6' span for corals?
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Leave it to you to turn your sump into a propagation tank. Only concern would be buildup of detritus in the middle section. Make sure you don't fill it up too much with live stock.
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Good catch Joe I will need to add a center brace. Paul I hope to have everything off bottom about 4" in the coral section with pumps below the frag racks keeping everything in suspension. That is the idea but we will see how that works out. All the live rock will go in tank underneath this tank and will have heaters and pump to push water upstairs. I may go with Cbenner on build.... Going to check cost. If it is out if budget will have to do it myself.
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Big plans sir... Cant wait to see it in motion
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Looking forward to following along
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Here is side view minus the Sock and Probe Holders. Looks like I need 1 10ft and one 4ft piece of acrylic
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Ordered the acrylic today. Went with 1/2". They said it would be in 8 - 10 days. Decided to try to build it myself. It was just more convenient to build on site rather then trying to transport and carry a 10' tank to the basement.
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Ordered the acrylic today. Went with 1/2". They said it would be in 8 - 10 days. Decided to try to build it myself. It was just more convenient to build on site rather then trying to transport and carry a 10' tank to the basement.
That's sweet. Hope everything goes smooth. Yea trying to carry a 10' tank down them steps would be a bear.
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I got to start on the basement tank make over yesterday. More appropriately named; 12 days of christmas build. I went out on lunch hour yesterday and picked up two 4x8 sheets of 1/2' Cell cast acrylic from Meijer's plastic. Once I got it home I set it aside for later.
After work I tore down the basement tanks. Paul let me borrow his 100g rubbermaid tub; 5 hours of back breaking work I had the rubbermaid plumbed in and corals, rock, heaters and apex probes moved over. Just barely fit. No room for Carbon, GFO Reactor or Skimmer. The system has had several issues since the change yesterday. Apex alarm went off; fortunately waking my wife up at about 6am this morning. Water was to cold. Also the PH dropped significantly which hasn't recovered. Prior to yesterday the 4 tank system was tweaked over last couple years to minimize PH swings. Now with two tanks everything is out of wack. Hopefully the corals don't have any issues. So far everything looks okay.... fingers crossed.
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The tank is going in the same place as the previous two on top of this formica. It will be 10' long. The cost of a 10' acrylic was double 8' foot so I am going to have to seam it. :th_3confused:
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Made a few small changes in design. Here is the final plan. There are some details not shown but this is what the basic frame and sections will look like
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Most of my day was planned for me but I got a couple hours to myself tonight to start cutting and sanding the acrylic. Hopefully tomorrow I can get the other tank and skimmer out from under the stand. Prep the stand and begin working on tank assembly.
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Tons of work ic can't wait to see finished product need a hand let me known
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So jealous and will be following along for sure.
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Man that's going to be nice. Thanks for sharing.
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Have one side left to install. Waiting on it to dry so I can turn it over. I hope to get that done tomorrow and Tuesday add bracing. It looks tall in the picture but it is only 13"
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Wow came alone way since yesterday. Looks great Brian.
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Man that makes your basement look completely different. Can't wait to see it in person. If you need a hand let me know.
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That is Sweet!!
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Looks great can't wait to see
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Wow that is super nice. Is this going to add gallons to the over all system as well?
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Thanks everyone. Joe it will be same amount of total gallons.
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Man I suck at building acrylic tanks; glad I did it but what a pain. Clamp the seam to hard and the solvent won't pull in, don't clamp hard enough and it falls out of the seam, move to fast, get large bubbles. I wasn't to sure of my joints so I picked up 3/8 square acrylic rod and reinforced each external seam. It probably would have been a lot easy if I had bought 10' acrylic. Seaming the acrylic together is the cause of most of my issues.
I also forgot to cut the teeth in two of the dividers, guess I will be doing that assembled. Have that left to do, a couple more seams to reinforce, cut holes for the drain and make sock holders. I also broke the 40g breeder in the process of the tear down. So going to have to figure something with that.
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Man I suck at building acrylic tanks; glad I did it but what a pain. Clamp the seam to hard and the solvent won't pull in, don't clamp hard enough and it falls out of the seam, move to fast, get large bubbles. I wasn't to sure of my joints so I picked up 3/8 square acrylic rod and reinforced each external seam. It probably would have been a lot easy if I had bought 10' acrylic. Seaming the acrylic together is the cause of most of my issues.
I also forgot to cut the teeth in two of the dividers, guess I will be doing that assembled. Have that left to do, a couple more seams to reinforce, cut holes for the drain and make sock holders. I also broke the 40g breeder in the process of the tear down. So going to have to figure something with that.
It will all be worth it in the end.
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I'm sure most of us would have done worse job once water is in and amazing corals collection is in you will never notice flaws
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I feel better about it now. I was a bit frustrated and tired last night.
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Finished the tank yesterday and got it plumbed in, just in time to relax for holidays. I have a few minor things left to do this week with it such as insulate tank to keep the heat in. Make a cover for the sump to reduce evaporation. Build new frag racks and a couple other items. Will get some pics up next weekend.
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Man cant wait to see some pictures
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Such suspense Brian...you know we all want to see your work!!!
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I have to say I saw this frag tank in person last sat and it the most impressive one I've ever seen. Very sweet set-up!
Jeremy
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Thanks Jeremy
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Looks great brian!
Happy Reefing!
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Check out my new pair of dragons. That is what my family calls them. Got them from Changing Tide Aquatics. Jesse brought them down to the meet today for me. They are pretty amazing looking fish. In the process of build a cover because they a jumpers for sure. Trying their best to get out of the acclimation container.
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Very Nice Brian! I have wanted to get a male to add with my red scooter but I have had trouble keeping her fat. Don't think I could support 2.
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wow those are gorgeous.....If only I had the space for a pair....I will probably end up with a simple mandarin....
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Those are very cool.
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Wow nice
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Nice pair. They got great colors.
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They look sweet.
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Nice... I saw them @ changing tide and Heath said he was holding them for u. Sweet little fish
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Very nice! Are these eating frozen foods?
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I watched both of lazy's ruby reds eat frozen LRS. Changing Tide Aquatics has more of these if anyone is interested.
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I lost one of the red dragons from aggression in quarantine. I pulled the remaing from QT Sunday; a week earlier then I would have liked but it was getting notably skinny. It is getting along fine with the Green Mandarin which I was worried about so that is good. It is out hunting all day opposed to being almost lethargic in quarantine. Hopefully it will get some much needed nourishment and survive. Time will tell.
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I hope it does well. Amazing looking fish.
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Happy to report that the remaining Red Dragon survived. It is starting to put weight back on and has learned to eat pellets and flake food. It is always out on display weaving in and out of the rocks and corals from the top of the reef to the bottom.
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That great news. I think I'm going to add one to my need list.
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Was doing a water change Saturday and snapped this picture of the Frag Tank. White LED's only and no water in tank showed off the pinks and purples nicely.
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Was able to move the Achilles Tang from QT to Display tank today. Here is how it looked about 8 weeks ago
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Here it is today getting acclimated
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Nice pics Brian real nice .Corals look good
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Very cool. Love the tang.
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Thanks, the tangs are behaving so far. A little nudge here in there with the yellow but nothing major yet.
Some nice shots top down when doing water change today. The Double Rainbow is looking nice
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Sure is a pretty fish.
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That's a beautiful fish and the colours in your tank are incredible.
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Thank you 😍
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Very Nice!!
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Random shot I took today of this no name acro.
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Nice stuff Brian! How is the achilles doing?
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I was looking back at my thread and noticed I haven't posted pictures of the display tank for about a year. Not a lot has changed but growth has been good and I am happy with the way things are filling in.
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Definitely filling in looks really nice Brian. I have been struggling with my corals and getting the new tank set up but those pics give me some inspiration.
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Looks Great!!!
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Wow.....as usual.
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Sweet Brian!
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Thank you
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Very impressive!!
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Looks awesome, Brian!
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a lot of fantastic stuff there LL, love it. if I can get there I will be very happy.
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Added a Moorish Idol and Powder Blue Tang. They are a bit thin coming out of Quarntine. Hopefully they fatten up over next few months with heavy feedings.
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how is the Achillies and PB getting along?
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Surprisingly well. The new fish were in the acclamation container for about 3 days so everyone could get antiquated. I let them loose last Wednesday and they seem to be getting along good.
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Lovely new fish, I hope they're settling in okay.
Looking at pics of your tank keeps me inspired to keep persevering with mine. Everything looks amazing!
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PAR Readings Nov 2014 - 2x 400w 20k Metal Halide + 120w LED in center. Some corals are large which is why the PAR fluctuates so much from one end of the coral to the other. Low being the lowest recorded PAR hitting any of the coral branches and High is the highest recorded PAR on any of the branches. Sweet Spot is where I think the coral would do best. In many cases it is a guess based on the PAR the coral is in and the colors it is exhibiting or from lighting experiments with the coral in the frag tank.
AVG Parameters
Alk 9.5 | CA 420 | Mag 1300 | P04 .04 | Potassium 400 | Iodine .06 | Nitrate Less than 1 (Goal is 3-5)
| Coral | Low | High | Color at this Par | Sweet Spot? | Light Source |
| Appleberry (Branching) | 500 | 530 | Excellent | 500 | MH |
| Blue Lagoon | 360 | 700 | Good | 400 | MH |
| BOP | 120 | 240 | Good in high PAR Spots | 250 | MH |
| Cookie Monster | 300 | 300 | Good | 250 | LED |
| Green Birdsnest | 230 | 500 | Good | 500+ | MH/LED |
| Hawkins | 330 | 340 | Excellent | 350 | MH |
| Ice Fire | 400 | 440 | Good | 400 | MH |
| Lime in Sky | 200 | 500 | Excellent | 500+ | MH |
| Oregon Tort | 280 | 540 | Excellent | 500 | MH/LED |
| Pearlberry | 330 | 400 | Good but would be better in lower PAR | 250 | MH |
| Pink Birdsnest | 370 | 550 | Good in high PAR Spots | 700+ | MH/LED |
| Pink Lemonade (Left) | 600 | 675 | Excellent | 700+ | MH |
| Pink Lemonade (Right) | 400 | 430 | Good but would be better in higher PAR | 700+ | MH |
| Posionberry | 350 | 400 | Excellent | 400 | LED |
| Red Dragon | 240 | 340 | (Pink not Red)To much light or not enough nitrates | 200 | MH |
| Red Planet | 220 | 270 | Good | 200 | LED |
| Setosa | 150 | 280 | Excellent | 250 | MH/LED |
| Shortcake (Vivid's) | 300 | 320 | Excellent | 300 | LED |
| Shortcake Wild | 330 | 390 | Poor | 600+ | LED |
| Spongodes | 280 | 300 | Good | 350 | MH |
| Sunset Millie | 400 | 700 | Excellent | 700+ | MH |
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Nicely done, very informative.
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Great info Brian.
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Brain,
That's quite the set up and great info on your PAR/parameters. Would like to set up a time if your available to come swing by and check out my system and chat about some small issues I've had. Would be happy to donate a frag or two for your time. :) PM me if your interested.
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Brian, I tried to reply to your PM but for some reason I dont have the reply option? Not sure why? Says Im not authorized to reply?
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No worries, you can email me at lazylivin@mindspring.com
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Took a snap for the POTM Contest this morning
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That looks pretty jam packed.....time for a upgrade. lol.
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Damn impressive!
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Lazy, your tank is sweet Sir!
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Wow! It looks like we have a winner. What do we do for the next 27 days until the next POTM contest. Lol
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VERY nice Brian
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Wow! It looks like we have a winner. What do we do for the next 27 days until the next POTM contest. Lol
Agree !!! Lol
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If anyone wants to see what this build is all about check out the following article. Major props and congrats to Lazylivin.
http://www.saltwatersmarts.com/brian-babcock-sps-dominated-reef-tank-profile-4685/
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Nice article.
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Sweet! Thank you
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Well deserved Brian, Congrats!
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Nice article....congrats
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Just read your article. That is really cool. congrats! Well deserved.
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Thank you
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very good read love that tank ,my tank saw it and wants to be like it when it grows up !
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Nice article Brian.
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I took a tank water sample and sent to Triton for testing today. Packaging said 7-10 days for results. At the same time as I pulled the sample I tested with my kits. Below are results. Will see how close they are to Triton.
Sailfert Test Kit
Alk 10.5
Ca 475
Mag 1275
Nitrate 10-15
Potassium 320
Hanna
Phosphate .07
Apex
PH 8.12
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Here are results of the Triton Test
Column labled Fresh RC Triton (hart24601) are the triton test results from a fresh mixed batch of Reef Crystals. Not my test results. I added to this test as I use Reef Crystals Salt and wanted to see where some of the elemnts came from and in what qty's.
My Triton Results are in column labeled My Tank Triton Results
The column labeled My Tank Salifert Results are what I tested using my Sailfert test kits on the day/time I pulled the water sample to send to Triton.
One thing to note is I use Bulk Reef Supply Alk and Calcium. 1 gallon of each every 6 days. I thought it note worthy as it may contribute to other elements. No other dosing is done
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From what I hear, BRS does not use pharmaceutical grade chemicals. So it is possible. Interested to see if "Me" will sell thier product in volume. Those are supposed to be pharmaceutical grade.
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Even experienced reefers have bad days
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Oh My, I guess so
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Even experienced reefers have bad days
I feel your pain, sorry for your loss. It really seems to come with the turf, especially when growing acros.
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My Red Dragon just RTN'd over the weekend. I cut away 3 x 2" pieces, that were still alive. 2 of those 3 already RTN'd too. Hoping that the last one hangs on.
That was a coral that was largely unaffected by some of the odd problems I was having.
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Sounds like it is going around right now. Wonder if a parameter that we can't test for in our salt is off. I use Reef Crystals from Marine Solutions lot. Everything was fine until I did a water change. I hadn't done one in a few month's.
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I know I recently switched to reef crystals from tropic Marin and will be making the switch back. Worth the extra money in my opinion.
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Started another build yesterday. Will be adding a second frag tank. It is 23"x96". Here is a pic of the stand.
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That's going to look awsome when completed!!
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Looks great!!
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Started another build yesterday. Will be adding a second frag tank. It is 23"x96". Here is a pic of the stand.
Lol...... I've been wondering how long you could tolerate a full frag tank.
How do you plan to plumb the tank.
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You got to be one of dp&l favorite customers.
Jeff
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This tank will be plumbed into existing system. I would like to have separate system but all the additional equipment/expense and maintenance keeps me from doing that. DP&L is big expense and this will likely add another 50$ to the bill. Mainly from heaters and dehumidifying run time. Using the same brand LED's that I have on the other tanks.
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What is you current light set up over your display? Are you still running MH or did you move over to all led?
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Hey bud how you been? You going to be at CORA next weekend? I am running all LED on display. Nothing elaborate, ocean revive so26
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Tank looks sweet Brian, fuller each time I see it.
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brian
do you think the leds brought out the orange tips on your orange crush? I was thinking your display was 400w halides?
Jeff
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I think it was more related to general water quality. coral began improving that were lit by MH and led after replacing the water.
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What did you do in the way of changing your water quality? Did you switch salts?
Jeff
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I did a 100% water change. There was an excessive amount of tin in the water. I haven't found the source. Unfortunately they don't make a test kit for tin and it costs 50$ each time I send water to Triton for testing. I brought refugium back online with cheato to hopefully keep it at bay. Will send water away again in 3 months to see if it is working.
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Yes i will be at cora next weekend. I am still running 3 400w MH over my reef. I would love to make the jump to leds but with mostly sps i am still nervous to do so. Seeing more set ups like yours keeping the sps healthy make me lean a little closer to leds.
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Here is lastest view from my couch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfTTVtT_BOs
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Absolutely Stunning! :)
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Looks amazing!!!!
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Very impressive!!
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Brian you did such a great job with your DIY rockwork! It's so open, free-flowing and gives more room and perfect spacing for your corals. I'd love to be a fish in that tank. Actually the phrase happy as a clam comes to mind too! (-:
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For those that havent seen Brians tank in person it is really that colorful. It is really hard to believe everything is alive and growing and not painted with neon paint.
Jeff
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As always, sweet stuff. What salt and additives are you using right now Brian?
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Thank you all very much. Steve I am currently using Red Sea coral pro and add alk, ca and mag from BRS.
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Bad Ass!!!! Awesome Brian
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This tank is now sitting on my back porch. It went up August 2010 and now April 2016, 5 1/2 years later it is torn down. What started to happen as corals grew, light and flow couldn't get to the lower regions of tank where the coral base or whatever was underneath would die or not look nice. The repeated growth and die off raised the reef level to high. The Bali Green Slimer breached the surface several times which would stink up the house pretty bad. After many top cuttings some of the coral lost their charm growing really thick like a hedge instead of a branching tree shape. The faster growing corals dominated the system which got boring. I decided to tear it down to start over. The plan is add different types of corals, paint the stand and canopy, replace the tank, add a modern overflow, and get rid of brown clove polyps that were taking over.
I was surprised after tear down how little rock I had in the tank. This is all of it getting ready for muriatic acid bath.
Here are some pics of when I thought it looked it's best.
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Technically the system to extent is still up and running. The display is removed but the sump and 3 frag tanks are still online. I gave away the really large corals after taking some small frags off them; Slimmer, Razzle Tazzle, Pink and Green Birdsnest, Red and Green Monti caps.
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I'm sure the new look will be awesome!! Sad to see the best sps dominant tank I have ever seen be taken down.
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Are you going back with the same size or is it bigger is better?
Jeff
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Can't wait to see what's next..
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Going back with the same size tank unfortunately the room is to small to handle a larger tank
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The 125 fits the room perfectly! a 180 would protrude into the room too far and a 8' long tank would take up too much wall real estate.