Rehype Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 So after breaking down the ZE I ended up trading it to another reefer for an Elos mini.(he threw in a bunch of extras and some cash) So it was well worth it especially considering I really wanted to downsize. I have practically no time for a tank nowadays so even this one is huge a stretch for me but what can I say I bleed saltwater and just cant let it go completely. With that said this tank will be my last...My goal is to let it reach true maturity. My inspiration for this build is nano sapiens 12 gallon. His reef has been running nearly a decade ..its truly a testament to his skill and dedication as a reefer (much respect ) Im going for another mixed reef but since space is limited so will the coral selection. In terms of livestock im going to try to acquire some of my all time favorites. Decided to go back to halides because aesthetically they're still my favorite. Decided to try out the latest in halide technology with the reefbrite dimmable ballast and Twin Arc bulb. Its a really cool fixture especially since I can have my cake and eat it too with 10k/20k in the same bulb. Equipment Elos Mini with White Stand Custom Sump Sicce 2.0 Return Pump Bubble Magus Curve 5 Skimmer Vortech MP-10 Reefbrite Halide/LED Hybrid with Dimmable Ballast 250watt Twin ARC bulb 10k/20k Apex Controller with WXM Module Tunze ATO Some pics...more to follow Leak testing Ballast 10k 20k Link to comment
neuwave Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Glad you are still in the game. Nice choice for a downsized tank. Looks good. You mentioned your putting in some favorite livestock. Any preview of what they could be? Link to comment
jstuver Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Can't wait to see this! Link to comment
Rehype Posted September 5, 2015 Author Share Posted September 5, 2015 Glad you are still in the game. Nice choice for a downsized tank. Looks good. You mentioned your putting in some favorite livestock. Any preview of what they could be? Thanks alot man.... well the best clue I can give is they are all going to be fish ive owned before.first one should be coming later in the week. Im still trying to hash out the remaining finalists Can't wait to see this! Link to comment
cbort Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Nice to see ya get another setup going! Great choice of lighting and top notch equipment as usual! Will be tagging along! Link to comment
Nano sapiens Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Thanks for the kind words, Eugene. Great to see you are back at it! I'm looking forward to this and I'm sure you'll have a maserpiece up-and-running in no time. And MH...should be nice, indeed! Link to comment
teenyreef Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 I can't wait to see how this turns out, and I'm super excited to be able to follow along from the beginning! When everyone else is doing LEDs it should be very interesting to see how the latest in MH works out for you. Link to comment
smiz Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 If I look at this to long I might have to get one also!! Ill tell the wife it's your fault! Link to comment
metrokat Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 You're back! I'm so happy to see you. Link to comment
Rehype Posted September 5, 2015 Author Share Posted September 5, 2015 Nice to see ya get another setup going! Great choice of lighting and top notch equipment as usual! Will be tagging along! Thanks alot cbort appreciate you following the build....always been a huge fan of your setups! Thanks for the kind words, Eugene. Great to see you are back at it! I'm looking forward to this and I'm sure you'll have a maserpiece up-and-running in no time. And MH...should be nice, indeed! Your welcome sir Thanks alot me too. It took alot longer than i expected just to get this tank setup but im glad its finally up.At this point im just tying loose ends (cabling,flow patterns,light schedule etc) Gotta admit Ive had pretty much all types of reef lighting and I always come back to halides because the look they create is pretty special. I can't wait to see how this turns out, and I'm super excited to be able to follow along from the beginning! When everyone else is doing LEDs it should be very interesting to see how the latest in MH works out for you. Thanks so much teeny I appreciate you following along. I think LED's are great I just prefer them as supplements to either halides or T5's. If I look at this to long I might have to get one also!! Ill tell the wife it's your fault! Hey man do it we can call it the mini club..lol You're back! I'm so happy to see you. Likewise kitty Link to comment
GTi Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Glad you're back! I know where you're coming from regarding time but not wanting to leave altogether; I have just finished the tank swap on my second downsize. Mines just low maintenance coral and a low bioload. Following! Link to comment
Rehype Posted September 5, 2015 Author Share Posted September 5, 2015 You're back! I'm so happy to see you. Hey kat I copied you and bought my live rock from gulf live rock. The premium decorative type. I really wanted rock with life and diversified bacteria. Took some PAR readings from the halides (fixture is 10" off the water) and the readings were taken on the sandbed 10k 20k Glad you're back! I know where you're coming from regarding time but not wanting to leave altogether; I have just finished the tank swap on my second downsize. Mines just low maintenance coral and a low bioload. Following! Thanks alot man really appreciate you following Im trying to have the same type of setup....super low maintenance since I have such limited time. Link to comment
GTi Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Thanks alot man really appreciate you following Im trying to have the same type of setup....super low maintenance since I have such limited time. I'm sure it will still be awesome! Link to comment
Rehype Posted September 6, 2015 Author Share Posted September 6, 2015 I'm sure it will still be awesome! Thanks man I sure hope so Link to comment
metrokat Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Hey kat I copied you and bought my live rock from gulf live rock. The premium decorative type. I really wanted rock with life and diversified bacteria. Nice! any interesting HH? Link to comment
Rehype Posted September 6, 2015 Author Share Posted September 6, 2015 Nice! any interesting HH? There was a bunch of mussels that didnt make it through the cycle But the cool thing about that type of rock is that you may see new life months or years later! Link to comment
yoshii Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Exciting to see someone using MH on a new tank! Colors are going to be great Link to comment
plainrt Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Good to see. Love the lighting choice Link to comment
Marc.The.Shark Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Holy Light, Batman!! Always wanted to try MH, but never had a tank that could handle the heat.....enclosed hoods & all. Now I'm kinda stuck on LED, lol. Definately following, can't wait to see this!! Link to comment
FlowerMama Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Yey! Here to stay! For me I'd miss seeing movement in the living room. Need to see live things swimming and swaying. Link to comment
Rehype Posted September 6, 2015 Author Share Posted September 6, 2015 Exciting to see someone using MH on a new tank! Colors are going to be great Thanks yosh I know im the last of a rare breed but I cant wait to see the results of using a 10k and 20k bulb daily Good to see. Love the lighting choice Thanks man! Holy Light, Batman!! Always wanted to try MH, but never had a tank that could handle the heat.....enclosed hoods & all. Now I'm kinda stuck on LED, lol. Definately following, can't wait to see this!! Thanks alot marc you should try them at some point I promise you wont be disappointed. Yey! Here to stay! For me I'd miss seeing movement in the living room. Need to see live things swimming and swaying. Thanks flower! I couldnt agree with you more Link to comment
Psychosis Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Geez hype. You've been through 2 tanks in the span of time it's taken me to gather 1/2 the equipment for the tank I was bugging you about. Try to make this one suck just a little bit. Maybe some algae on a pane of glass? Link to comment
Rehype Posted September 6, 2015 Author Share Posted September 6, 2015 Geez hype. You've been through 2 tanks in the span of time it's taken me to gather 1/2 the equipment for the tank I was bugging you about. Try to make this one suck just a little bit. Maybe some algae on a pane of glass? Hey Psy! long time no talk...well this time around you'll have plenty of time to catch up because this one is definitely my last. Gotcha covered...theres definitely some algae on the glass as we speak Link to comment
Bunster Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Camping here to watch that MH light up your tank Link to comment
Rehype Posted September 6, 2015 Author Share Posted September 6, 2015 Camping here to watch that MH light up your tank Pics coming next page Link to comment
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