Uhuru Posted January 23, 2008 Author Share Posted January 23, 2008 I got into vet school! I got into vet school! Woohooooo!! Link to comment
spanko Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Congratulations Uhuru, that is the best news ever! I am sure you will make a wonderful veterinarian. Link to comment
mrhat Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 I don't know if it's been mentioned before in this thread, but what are the dimensions of the cube? And where did you get it? Link to comment
Uhuru Posted January 23, 2008 Author Share Posted January 23, 2008 spanko - thanks! mrhat - got the cube used but it was built by Aquatic Systems Design, total dim. are 15x20x16H but a portion of the back has a false wall for the overflow so the display itself is 15x17x16H. Link to comment
Greenstar Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 a 100% sps would be nice. I think that aquascape is screaming for a few A. Clathara and Hyacinthus off o the sides and some nice stags in the middle. Link to comment
seagul Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 that skimma is da bomb! tank looks good. Link to comment
crad190 Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Be careful w/ the mystery and that open top..... but other than that it looks awesome! Link to comment
Uhuru Posted January 26, 2008 Author Share Posted January 26, 2008 I don't have any open top tanks, I take the cover off for pictures but then it goes back on. Link to comment
tyty22 Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Sweet Setup! very nice do you have any fts pics Link to comment
suppressive fire Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 hey did you get my pm? Link to comment
Uhuru Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 tyty and suppressive - sorry guys I'm out of town right now but I will get some shots when I get back home! here's some skimmer shots though, I love skimmers he he: bored out eheim 1250 meshwheel: Link to comment
suppressive fire Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 someone needs to get back home soon lol. Link to comment
Uhuru Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 Sorry man I've been back a few days now but will try to snap some shots today if I can. I have a midterm tomorrow though so maybe not until tomorrow. I switched out my Tru PC actinics for Sunpaq PC dual actinics and it made a HUGE difference. I would say the lighting is almost perfect. I was going to switch out the iwasaki's for a 14k or 20k bulb but not anymore. Link to comment
Uhuru Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 I'm procrastinating and don't want to study LOL! So here are some pics: Iwasaki 15K no supplementation: Iwasaki 15K + Sunpaq dual actinic PC lamps: Ever since adding the ATB skimmer my corals have started to get too pale, so I have increased the bioload in my 40 breeder by adding 3 anthias, which will be fed 3 - 5x's daily: I also added an african flameback angel: All of these fish I got from Diver's Den and were eating WHILE ACCLIMATING in their plastic bags. I really like the quality of fish you get from DD and if it doesn't work out you can't beat their guarantee. So now for some OT stuff. I wasn't home because I was visiting family in So. Cal. I have a rich cousin with several exotic cars, so he let me borrow his Porsche GT3 while I was there: And here is one of my 4 dogs, his name is "uhuru" hence my screen name. His grandfather's name was "ouro" and was one of the greatest dogs in Brazil.: Hope you enjoy the pics and thanks for looking! Link to comment
Uhuru Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 oh and here's a dual FTS: The TX5 fixture = approx 200 watts (39w x 5 bulbs) The MH + PC fixture = approx 235 watts (175w MH + 2x28w PC) I am still a big believer in MH lighting over T5, but I would need closer to 400w of lighting to properly illuminate the 40br with MH, something that I really don't want to do. Link to comment
PurpleUP Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 oh and here's a dual FTS: Killer how you have those 2 tanks plumbed together. Gives you so many more options with only half the maintenance. Nice job. Link to comment
Uhuru Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 Thanks Purple it's working out really well and it was easy to add the 40br. Link to comment
Uhuru Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 The addition of the anthias and angel have added significant load to this system. This is what the cup looks like empty, notice the logo on the OTHER side: There's still more skimmate in the collection cup, but I just poured some into this cup: So there's one problem I'm having with this skimmer. The O-ring is already "flattened." It sits flush into the groove after a while so the fit is no longer as snug as it needs to be to prevent water from seeping through. The material does not lend itself to long term use IMO. If I don't run a bead of silicone grease around it everytime I empty the cup I get a small leak out the neck Link to comment
suppressive fire Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 hey why did you go with the aro ballast for the 175? Link to comment
Uhuru Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 The nice thing about the iwasaki is it does best on electronic ballasts (86-87 PPD compared to 71 PPD on standard M57). As far as the ARO brand it's what I had on hand. Link to comment
Uhuru Posted February 16, 2008 Author Share Posted February 16, 2008 Growth shots! before: now: -------------------------------------------------------------------------- before: now: Link to comment
Maeda Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 > Your tank(s) make me jealous. On a side note, since you have much much more experience with the T5's then I do, uhu, how would you light a 48x30x16" tank(with T5s, unless you can figure out something cheaper to maintain using MH)? Link to comment
HecticDialectics Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 And while you're answering questions about lighting, what's that T5 bulb combo? I edging toward "like it" but can't decide if its too blue, is it more, less, or about the same blue in person? Looks really crisp either way though, which I like. Link to comment
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