TighTT Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Hey all, I'm new around these parts. I have owned a few fresh-water tanks over the years but this is my first forte into saltwater. I started by reading the forums for a few months to get some insight into the reef world and gain as much knowledge (still not enough) before I dove in. Well...with my friends help (long-time reefer) I purchased and set-up an Elos system mini over the weekend. I opted for the whole kit (complete with E-light) and then added a 100w heater, Vortech MP20 pump, and obviously sand and cured live rock. I'm still waiting for my Digital Aquatics Reef-Keeper Elite and Tunze Osmolator auto top-off unit which should be here shortly. I plan to keep just the sand and live rock for quite some time before adding any livestock. From what I have gathered, time is your best friend in this hobby....and I'm in no rush. Oh..some pics of the current setup: Before setup: After setup...... Whole room shot: Tank: Link to comment
ed4 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Our blood, sweat and tears paid off TighTT! Kidding, it was a breeze to set up, with the exception of the stand, which did not come w/ instructions Link to comment
quy_nquyen Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 looks good! cant wait to see what becomes of this tank. Link to comment
Lalani Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 And wow! Nice tank, nice room, and nice photography. Link to comment
Gerber77 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Very sweet set up it looks really good. Link to comment
TighTT Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 And a few more tank shots. I have a slight micro bubble problem but nothing Im too worried about. I plan to let the tank/skimmer break-in before I try any of the "fixes". The Vortech MP20 pump....great for the Mini! And no, its not off-center....just looks that way in the pic. =) Link to comment
nyfishguy Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 expensive toys there buddy....but spectacular none the less Link to comment
ximmortaldeathx Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Nice tank... but sleep with an eye open your tank might just dissapear.. jk nice purchase. Link to comment
halberstram Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Weeds, right? Kevin Nealon is amazing. Link to comment
TighTT Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 Nice tank... but sleep with an eye open your tank might just dissapear.. jk nice purchase. Link to comment
Cubby23 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 WOW. What a great way to start the hobby. With a tank like that you should have some great success. The LEDs are really incredible stuff. From the tri-state, shout out from eastern LI! PS, weeds is the best show ever produced. Link to comment
ximmortaldeathx Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Does anyone know why Elos is so expensive? other than the led lights which i know are $$$, what else makes them special? Link to comment
Cubby23 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Does anyone know why Elos is so expensive? other than the led lights which i know are $$$, what else makes them special? The A+ quality, for price you get a top notch stand, full glass sump, skimmer, pumps, and lots of convenience. The light itself is about $600. Link to comment
debbeach13 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 That tank is sweet, top notch Link to comment
Tony Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 other than the led lights which i know are $$$, what else makes them special? You would just have to see one in person to get just how well built they are and how good they look. I had never even heard of elos a couple of years ago and then I saw one and just had to buy one. + My elos was cheaper than having a comparable tank custom made. Link to comment
ximmortaldeathx Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Is the glass starfire? Link to comment
TighTT Posted January 24, 2009 Author Share Posted January 24, 2009 Is the glass starfire? Front glass is starfire.....rest is standard glass. Link to comment
Christopher Marks Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Nice to finally see some photos of a production Elos Mini! It looks like the light has a brushed metal finish and no logo on top, much nicer. How do you feel about the stand's build quality? Link to comment
TighTT Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 Nice to finally see some photos of a production Elos Mini! It looks like the light has a brushed metal finish and no logo on top, much nicer. How do you feel about the stand's build quality? The E-light comes in silver (standard) as well as black and white (optional for a fee). While the stand is a solid piece, I cant help but see some similarities to Ikea-type furniture (some of the screws/nuts are the same). Added some freshies to the tank. I acquired a green torch, Pipe Organ coral, a zoa colony, and a Rose bubble tip anemone. Sorry for the Iphone pics...I'll snap some better pics tomorrow. The pics were taken not long after they were acclimated to the water and placed in the tank...so they're not too perky. Link to comment
Growerguy Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Mmmm Elos... Its like a beautiful woman. Tank porn! yes! Love the setup! Allso weeds is an awesome show.. Link to comment
TighTT Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 So......I get home from work this evening to find that my new Rose tip bubble has gone astray from the nice rock I had him sitting on. Instead he made his way up the glass (knocking over the pipe organ) and found a nice cozy spot right on my Vortech! So I carefully pulled him off the pump/glass and put him on a different rock...hopefully he'll stay put. Some pics: Link to comment
Rocket Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Yeah more likely than not the Anemone was moving around and was sucked into the vortech. Had to lower my vortech for a week while my Anemone finally anchored itself on the rock. Nice system by the way. what K rating is that bulb (LED's) and power output? Link to comment
DrCooper Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Tank is looking great and i love that anemone! Link to comment
nanoty Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Anemone+powerhead=freaking disaster. Nice tank btw. Link to comment
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