125mph Posted April 8, 2011 Author Share Posted April 8, 2011 New auto-reset GFCI plug installed on the surge protector outlet... now I have some peace of mind. Link to comment
125mph Posted April 10, 2011 Author Share Posted April 10, 2011 The AquaC EV120 skimmer is working good but sometimes it just doesn't skim for a day or two. Its pretty sensitive to any changes in water. I'm thinking about switching the skimmer to a Bubble King Mini 160... Just not sure it will fit my sump. This guys review shows it needs 9"x10" footprint so it should fit... http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1571129 It's suppose to be super quiet and efficient. hmmmm Link to comment
125mph Posted April 12, 2011 Author Share Posted April 12, 2011 Sadly, the power outage resulted in the rusty angel dying.. Everything seemed fine but this weekend he just went down hill. Maybe the lack of water circulation did something. The other fish seem fine tho.. I ended up picking up a Potter's Angel. I've seen one long ago and was lucky to find one today. The LFS even showed me he was eating flakes so that's a plus. Will post pics of him later. He's hiding too much right now. Link to comment
125mph Posted April 12, 2011 Author Share Posted April 12, 2011 Some of the new stuff: Kaleidoscope Brain Stylaster Dendros Pink Palys Birds Nest Another pic of the frogspawn.. Love the neon! My favorite.. Green Duncans with Purple Whiskers Link to comment
Bonus Joe Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Sorry to hear about your Angel. Your new selections are great though! Link to comment
125mph Posted April 14, 2011 Author Share Posted April 14, 2011 I've been playing around with the light settings... Today, I changed it to use the following. I'm have it set for 8-9 hr photo period and designed the ramp up to peak noon intensity based on NASA sun information for tropics: http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Features/...lance/page2.php Link to comment
saltwatercoral Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Very nice setup. The timeing looks good on your AI! I am looking on what timeing to set mine on. Just got it a few days ago. how do you like the AI unit? Pros, Cons??? Link to comment
125mph Posted April 18, 2011 Author Share Posted April 18, 2011 Updates: - Ordered a Neptune Apex Controller... its coming tomorrow!!! - Bubble King Mini 160 (gen2)... its coming wednesday.. (1 day too long) Finally took a pic of the Potter's angel.. She's a pretty lady and eating well Link to comment
125mph Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share Posted April 22, 2011 Got all the new toys installed! Neptune Apex along with the other controllers and my dog:_) Loving the bubble king! Installed it last night and already getting skimmage And the current setup... Link to comment
125mph Posted April 30, 2011 Author Share Posted April 30, 2011 Just finished mini project!... Table's a mess: Lights work!: Wow it's bright in the cabinet: I guess six LED's is way too much for a refugium.. for now I've dimmed it half way... Link to comment
merlini Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 Nice clownfish but I'am afraid those aren't Allardi, they look more like Clarkii to me. You can tell by their caudal fin, Allardi has white coloration on top of the caudal fin. My Allardi jumped last night````Also check this out http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1563840 Link to comment
125mph Posted April 30, 2011 Author Share Posted April 30, 2011 Nice clownfish but I'am afraid those aren't Allardi, they look more like Clarkii to me. You can tell by their caudal fin, Allardi has white coloration on top of the caudal fin. My Allardi jumped last night````Also check this outhttp://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1563840 The owner of the lfs told me these were allardii... But i knew they werent last month when i saw a pair in the same lfs. I just never got around to updating the posts . I actually want snowflake ocellaris now but my wife won't let me get rid of them. How long do these suckers live for lol. The big one harassed everything on the tank. Nice clownfish but I'am afraid those aren't Allardi, they look more like Clarkii to me. You can tell by their caudal fin, Allardi has white coloration on top of the caudal fin. My Allardi jumped last night````Also check this outhttp://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1563840 Is your tank open top? Link to comment
Bonus Joe Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 The big one harassed everything on the tank. That's a shame, because they are a really nice looking pair. Do they even harass the Angel? Link to comment
awpong Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 The owner of the lfs told me these were allardii... But i knew they werent last month when i saw a pair in the same lfs. I just never got around to updating the posts . I actually want snowflake ocellaris now but my wife won't let me get rid of them. How long do these suckers live for lol. The big one harassed everything on the tank. They live for quite a while, averaging around 5 years. Link to comment
125mph Posted April 30, 2011 Author Share Posted April 30, 2011 That's a shame, because they are a really nice looking pair. Do they even harass the Angel? Yep. Chloe owns the tank. The first few days I got the angel, Chloe would chase the angel none stop.. she finally chilled now and only chases her when she sees the angel. Link to comment
Bonus Joe Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Pretty funny we bump into each other while you're buying the actual trap. It was good seeing ya man, goodluck catching those little devils! Link to comment
125mph Posted May 2, 2011 Author Share Posted May 2, 2011 I manage to catch Chloe with the fish trap.. Got her in about 2 minutes. Napoleon wasns't so easy though. He wouldn't get near the trap. I had to wait till lights out and netted him while he was snuggled in the anemone.. Took about 15 tries!!! They went back to the LFS and hopefully someone else will give them a good home. New less aggressive clowns coming soon... Pretty funny we bump into each other while you're buying the actual trap. It was good seeing ya man, goodluck catching those little devils! Have you seen AquaSD down the street from Aquatic Warehouse?... They seriously have the best selection of zoa's in southern california. The owners are extremely friendly too. I picked up a crocea clam there on Friday. Link to comment
Bonus Joe Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 I haven't tried it yet, but will now that you recommended it! Can't wait to see pics of the clam and new clowns. You ordering them or grabbing them from a store? Link to comment
125mph Posted May 5, 2011 Author Share Posted May 5, 2011 Got some new goodies: - The new ricordia finally opening up BIG during the day: - And the new snowflakes: Link to comment
125mph Posted May 7, 2011 Author Share Posted May 7, 2011 I just picked up a frag of Branching GSP. I've been looking forever for this so real excited to have it finally. Hopefully the LEDs will bring up some great coloring in a few months. Link to comment
125mph Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 On a new quest.... I'm now officially looking for a nice carpet for the new clowns. Either - Blue, Neon Green or Red Haddoni < 6" - Green or Blue Gigantea < 6" Will post pictures when I find one... Link to comment
125mph Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 Saw a green haddoni but too big.. I picked up a red goni instead.. its pretty :0 Link to comment
125mph Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 Just took some par measurements with the AI current setting at 31/40/40 raised 12" awl. Here's the readings: I am going to bump up the percentages to 33/42/42 for Monday and hopefully can get it to around 50s over the next few weeks. Link to comment
jerzsky Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 WOW!!! TALK ABOUT A BEAUTIFUL SETUP! awesome equipment selection, awesome livestock. just awesome! but, i think we all desrve a video!!! Link to comment
Joe Dirt Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Those snowflakes are beautiful! Where did you get them from if you don't mind me asking. my personal favorites are the black ice snowflakes. Man, I want a pair bad. Link to comment
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