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"We are tied to the ocean, and whether we go back to sail or to watch we are going back to whence we came"

 

Equipment:

IM Nuvo 40

Vortech MP10

Reef Octopus HOB 100

ATI 24 Inch Retro by Nanobox (Thanks Dave)

Tunze Osmolator Nano

Eheim Jager 250w

 

Current FTS April 13th, 2015

 

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May 4th, 2015

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May 29th, 2015

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June 12th, FTS

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July 3rd, 2015

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December 27th, 2015

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Waters in! Scapes being constructed... Sands going in after school. Also....Dave's Nanobox ATI retro is in the process of being ordered :)OMG

Pictures up later tonight

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Following! I've been eyeing this tank but it didn't seem like there were many out there.

 

I'm glad a few people picked them up on Black Friday sale so I can follow along and see how people like the tank!

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Hey all, I'll get some pictures up tomorrow after the water clears. Just put it my order for one of the RO skimmers. Really excited for that sucker to come in.

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Heres what going on :) My temporary light fixture would be good for a fish bowlll :lol:

Having issues quoting posts and posting IMG codes on IE, anybody know how to fix? I literally had to hand type in the IMG address for forums lol.

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My parents are amazed by that little tank and they urged me get something bigger...So I did and together we plan on creating something beautiful. That also works out so when I'm away at school I wont have any worries because they want to learn! Amazing how contagious this hobby is..

 

It is crazy how contagious the hobby is. I've bought corals and fish that my wife has been wanting/liking and now she looks at the tank more than I do and even feeds them before I get the chance too!

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Its crazy! But its such a good outlet...Just to get away from life for a couple hours. Nothing but positivity comes from reef tanks especially if you treat it well.

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Its crazy! But its such a good outlet...Just to get away from life for a couple hours. Nothing but positivity comes from reef tanks especially if you treat it well.

Not according to my mom!! I was telling her how some corals and fish dont play well together, that sometimes hermits forcibly evict snails from their shells, and showed her how I feed my fish brine shrimps... She thinks it's too stressful!!!

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Ha ha, I love the peaceful feeling I get when sitting in front of my tank but then I start noticing that this rock should be turned to the left just a bit and O yeah, I missed that algae on the glass and hey, I haven't heard my snapping shrimp for awhile and I wonder if the giant brittle star ate him? LOL

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All part of the hobby, did a slight rescape so i'll put some pictures up later..Can't wait to transfer some of my stuff from other tank...My BT has been on the fritz looking for a new home..Need a damn baby sitter for those guys. I have a constant fear of him getting sucked up in the overflow on the bottom of my cadlight. Really really really stupid place to stick an overflow...

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Long awaited update! Dave's ATI Retro arrived! Its absolutely immaculate, still playing around with the LED's but WOW its awesome.

Ive added a few assorted Zoas...GSP, Re Gony, a Lobo and a couple montis. One being a gorgeous piece of Pokerstar that Im hoping I can maintain the blue in.

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PHOTO BOMB :lol::PB):happy:

FTS:

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Dave's ATI is a wonderful unit...I am a very proud owner of an ATI Retro, thanks again Dave...Now I want that damn hybrid unit too.

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Other Shots:

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BTA with some sexy characters (4g)

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This tank is awesome :)

 

Thanks I appreciate it!

 

As much as I love your setup.. I hate to say but you're killing me with that HOB skimmer.

Hahah trust me, I feel the same way..More like HOS (hang on side), but I have to say the skimmer is very effective it just wont fit in the back chamber...I was considering upgrading to the model with the external pump but I just don't have the extra cash right now.

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Small Update:

There is a very small patch or cyano on the torch rock and hasn't spread for about a week...hoping the WC's will rid the system of the stuff in time.

Quick Level Check

Nitrates: 0ppm

Phosphates: Undetectable

Ammonia:0ppms

Calcium:500+
Mag:1500+

pH:8.4

Alk: 10.6

I need to adjust my 2 part dosing schedule, still working out the proper amounts and when the addition is necessary.

Have had some great grown from my montis and the acros seem to be happy! Good PE and color.

 

HUNGRY LOBO:):):)

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Update: I've finally been able to dial in my dosing schedule. Now, my Alk sits around 10.3 during the day and drops slightly to 9.6ish during the night. Ca sits at about 500 and my Mg is unusually high, 1500+. Not sure what exactly is happening there, I tested my change water with Coral Pro salt mix and the Mg is right around 1350. Besides that, I've had the typical diatom outbreaks and small patches of cyano witch I diligently blast and vacuum. Now, I am very excited to say I am the proud owner of my new favorite fish! The Green Mandarin. AND SHE IS TRAINED ON FROZEN MYSIS:) She eats like a champ 3 times a day and goes nuts for the stuff! I rotate the mysis and Dr G's caviar max and throw in some of Dr G's pod max. She is the sweetest most peaceful animal I've ever had the pleasure of owning and I can see why many fall in love. Since I have increased feedings I needed to up my WC frequency to roughly 15 gallons spread out through the week to combat algae outbreaks.

Quick photo of my darlin':)

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Cant wait to see! Email me a few photos.

-Dave

Will do, Ill be home later tonight so Ill shot ya a couple shots of the setup! Thanks again Dave, again amazing unit.

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Legendary Corals

Just put an order in with Legendary Corals!!! Picked up a few cool zoa morphs and the Reeftek Starburst Monti!

Hehehe can't wait for you to receive them! And super cool to see that Dave's light will be growing them.

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