ajgouty Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Tank: Advanced acrylics 24x24x12 AIO made out of 1/2" cell cast acrylic Light : Aqua Illumination sol super blue with controller Flow: vortech mp10 es wireless Filtration: stevieT intank media basket Skimmer: Tunze 9002 with stevieT collection cup Return pump: hydor pico 300gph Hanging kit and stand are both DIY Just set up a couple days ago, here are some crappy iphone pics. Link to comment
cruzH20polo Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 looks good! Did you make that light mount Link to comment
ajgouty Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 looks good! Did you make that light mount Yep, i used 1/2" conduit pipe, conduit bender, black end cap, and white spray paint. If i was going to do it again i would use 3/4" conduit. Thank you for the kind words, it is has been a journey. Link to comment
ajgouty Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 Added some cherry charm palys and Ora red planet. Pics to come Link to comment
cruzH20polo Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Yep, i used 1/2" conduit pipe, conduit bender, black end cap, and white spray paint. If i was going to do it again i would use 3/4" conduit. Thank you for the kind words, it is has been a journey. good to know Ill be making a lamp tree for my AI's when get back from my research job in 2 weeks! Link to comment
cmonti Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 quick question about your light. Im interested in the same but have a 36"long tank. Would one light be enough spread or would your suggest two based on how your light looks. Thanks Link to comment
ajgouty Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 quick question about your light. Im interested in the same but have a 36"long tank. Would one light be enough spread or would your suggest two based on how your light looks. Thanks I guess it depends on budget and what younplan on keeping. My light is about 7 inches above water and easily covers the 24" width. I think it would be possible to do one on a 36" tank ESP if you have good coral placement. How deep is your tank? Link to comment
cmonti Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 tank is 30 breeder and only 12" deep. PLan to keep mostly SPS. Only issue I see is my scape is designed as two islands with sand in between directly in middle if tank. I would really need about 30" of coverage Link to comment
cruzH20polo Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 tank is 30 breeder and only 12" deep. PLan to keep mostly SPS. Only issue I see is my scape is designed as two islands with sand in between directly in middle if tank. I would really need about 30" of coverage im rocking 2 over a 20 long which is 30" with the 2 island approach and the SPS are lovin it Link to comment
cmonti Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I know 2 will do it but im trying to get away with just one if i could. $300-$400 isnt terrible $600-$800 is a bit much but do know it will pay for itself overtime. Link to comment
cruzH20polo Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I know 2 will do it but im trying to get away with just one if i could. $300-$400 isnt terrible $600-$800 is a bit much but do know it will pay for itself overtime. true, I mean you could always wait for the phoenix to come out, those might be a bit more powerful, but I doubt you'll have the spread you're looking for, you could make one big island for sps directly under the unit and and a smaller island not directly under and run some lps ... Link to comment
cmonti Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 would you recommend the "white" or "blue" system? Link to comment
cruzH20polo Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 personally id go with the blue, I've been getting great colors and growth, especially with my sps Link to comment
ajgouty Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 I would def go with blue. It will most likely be around 550 for unit after mounting hardware and controller. Link to comment
cruzH20polo Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 How high is AI above the water, it looks like around 10" from the pics Link to comment
ajgouty Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 How high is AI above the water, it looks like around 10" from the pics I have not measured but it is roughly around 7" the tank is 12" for size reference. Link to comment
ajgouty Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 new zoas donated by local reefer Link to comment
ajgouty Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 Finally getting some pics up, I will continue to update as work/school permits. Link to comment
nickfd3s Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 love the red zoa's, what are those called? Link to comment
ayobreezie Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Droolin' over your zoas.. Link to comment
ajgouty Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 poinsettias...there is a couple different morphs going around. this is the original from areefcreation.com Thank you for the kind words. Droolin' over your zoas.. lol i have many more to come. i spent all afternoon trying to figure out the best settings on the camera. how do you like your two island aquascape? I am thinking of switch mine to that. I started out with a bonsia theme but it needs a lot more work and i really dont wanna throw in some dead rock. Link to comment
tcobos Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 nice tank... your AI looks a little close.. I have the same light... Have you considered moving it a little higher? great looking tank Link to comment
ajgouty Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 nice tank... your AI looks a little close.. I have the same light... Have you considered moving it a little higher? great looking tank It is 8 inches from top of tank. So about 9 inches from water. Why would I move it? I have placed precisely there bc if it goes higher the light will start to spill over the sides. Leading to a less efficient light. Link to comment
ajgouty Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 red devil pe mohawks candy apple reds ARC Poinsettias Red Hornets Leopard Wrasse Link to comment
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