DCG1286 Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 Here are a couple pictures of my system. Link to comment
DCG1286 Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 Lighting: 2x 175W MH Lighting (going to be putting in new bulbs in the next week...right now I have a 14K and a 20K...don't like the look that much...) 2x T-12 for actinic supplement Skimmer: Aqua-C EV 240 w/ Mag 12 (this skimmer works wonders!!!!!) 1x Koralia 4 1x Koralia 3 2x Seio 620 40G sump with fuge 140lbs. LR 90lbs. LS Link to comment
DCG1286 Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 Would it be beneficial to adding a Phosban reactor to my system? Link to comment
DCG1286 Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 Here is a new FTS...My camera officially sucks...Christmas wish list...new camera!!!!!!!!!! -David Link to comment
DCG1286 Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 My water is crystal clear now that this skimmer is all hooked up! It is pulling out some really nasty stuff. Link to comment
Atomic081 Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Is your tank in a corner?? Thats how i have mine and love it that way. Link to comment
itzclayyo Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 You know, your tank is really convincing me to make my 135 a reef which I really am trying to stay away from........ but..... but....... ITS SO TEMPTING!!!!!!!!!!! Mine will definately either be- reef, predator, or cichlid. Oh, and nice tank btw Link to comment
DCG1286 Posted November 27, 2008 Author Share Posted November 27, 2008 Is your tank in a corner?? Thats how i have mine and love it that way. It just off center of a large wall...closer to the corner of the room. I also installed a set of moonlights tonight, to see what is going on in the tank once the lights have gone off :D hahahaha -David You know, your tank is really convincing me to make my 135 a reef which I really am trying to stay away from........ but..... but....... ITS SO TEMPTING!!!!!!!!!!! Mine will definately either be- reef, predator, or cichlid. Oh, and nice tank btw Man, you and I both know, REEF...end of story, set it up...135 is a gorgeous tank...just do it...you won't regret it...I mean let's be honest that is why you got the tank in the first place... Before i went into reefing, I got a large tank, was ready to set it up as a Discus tank (no offense...beautiful fish...but really I don't enjoy staring at motionless creatures like that...hahahahahahahahaha...), I took one look at the marine fish section, and that was that...dumped the idea of cichlids down the drain! -David Link to comment
itzclayyo Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 I really would love to go reef, but just the cost of a skimmer, powerheads, more lighting, live rock, etc etc etc is overwelming!! Especially a skimmer, thats gonna put a hole in the wallet Link to comment
DCG1286 Posted November 27, 2008 Author Share Posted November 27, 2008 I really would love to go reef, but just the cost of a skimmer, powerheads, more lighting, live rock, etc etc etc is overwelming!! Especially a skimmer, thats gonna put a hole in the wallet Skimmer is a nice chunk...someone is always breaking down their tank willing to get rid of it...I have seen ASM G3's selling for $100-150 at most...I picked up my skimmer for $100... Just a thought -David Link to comment
DCG1286 Posted November 27, 2008 Author Share Posted November 27, 2008 I think I have decided to go with the 175W Reeflux 12K Bulbs on this tank. I have seen these bulbs in action before, and really love the look...plus the growth I have seen under these lights is amazing...so why not...if I don't like them, 6 months I will try new ones. -David Link to comment
itzclayyo Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 I got my eyes on a Euro Reef ES100 on ebay, we'll see if it goes up in a little over 4 days Link to comment
DCG1286 Posted November 27, 2008 Author Share Posted November 27, 2008 I got my eyes on a Euro Reef ES100 on ebay, we'll see if it goes up in a little over 4 days Now that's what I am talking about!!!! :D Yeah!!! 135G Reef!!! There is always a deal out there for this stuff, not to worry I betcha can find the rest of the equipment out there as well cheap! Think of all the fish and coral you can have. hahahahahahahahaha! -David Link to comment
DCG1286 Posted November 27, 2008 Author Share Posted November 27, 2008 I just found my fuge light in my closet...I forgot I had a fixture from my previous tanks, I will load this up with 2 6500K bulbs and stick in my chaeto and maybe some mangroves Link to comment
itzclayyo Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Now that's what I am talking about!!!! :D Yeah!!! 135G Reef!!!There is always a deal out there for this stuff, not to worry I betcha can find the rest of the equipment out there as well cheap! Think of all the fish and coral you can have. hahahahahahahahaha! -David Haahaha yea, fish galore! I need a skimmer, new reflectors, return pump for refugium, powerheads, and then I just need to fill 'r up! It would be a slow stocking tank though..... my guess over a year to get it even close to full. Link to comment
DCG1286 Posted November 27, 2008 Author Share Posted November 27, 2008 Haahaha yea, fish galore! I need a skimmer, new reflectors, return pump for refugium, powerheads, and then I just need to fill 'r up! It would be a slow stocking tank though..... my guess over a year to get it even close to full. Exactly...It takes a while to fill up a large tank...stuff will grow as well, covering your rocks..so I mean it all works out in the end It all gets set up eventually...I am still needing to buy new things all of the time...pumps, reactors etc...maximize the performance of the tank...next purchase is a calcium reactor...I have my eyes on the AquaC RX-1...brand new, price is around $430... Hopefully I will find someone selling one around here for less. -David Link to comment
itzclayyo Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 hhaha, yea, I know what you mean. Maybe these for some added flow- I know I'm cheap. http://cgi.ebay.com/TWO-2-1300-GPH-WAVE-MA...A1%7C240%3A1318 Link to comment
DCG1286 Posted November 27, 2008 Author Share Posted November 27, 2008 hhaha, yea, I know what you mean. Maybe these for some added flow- I know I'm cheap. http://cgi.ebay.com/TWO-2-1300-GPH-WAVE-MA...A1%7C240%3A1318 Whatever gets the job done IMO. -David Link to comment
DCG1286 Posted November 27, 2008 Author Share Posted November 27, 2008 Rather then starting a new thread I welcome and encourage people to post here. I am looking deeply in vodka dosing, and want to weight out the pro's and con's here...I am always very careful with my water and checking the parameters, but I want to know what I can do to boost the health of my tank, without making my fish drunk I have been doing my research on this, and have been reading and re-reading this article. I understand the risks with dosing it, but also the great affect it can have on Stony corals. http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2008-08/nftt/index.php Any thoughts? Personal experience? -David Link to comment
Marteen Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Wow looking really good there David! Looks kind of bear I thought you went to the frag swap where is all your loot! Link to comment
DCG1286 Posted November 27, 2008 Author Share Posted November 27, 2008 Wow looking really good there David! Looks kind of bear I thought you went to the frag swap where is all your loot! Hey there...I ended up not being able to go Concert night before, so I slept in, then a concert the next evening...didn't have the time! I will start stocking this baby up soon, for sure! -David Link to comment
DCG1286 Posted November 28, 2008 Author Share Posted November 28, 2008 No thoughts on dosing Vodka???????????? :D -David Link to comment
itzclayyo Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 I'm pretty sure scottyreef knows alot about it. Link to comment
DCG1286 Posted November 28, 2008 Author Share Posted November 28, 2008 I'm pretty sure scottyreef knows alot about it. Hopefully he will see this and post :D -David Link to comment
DCG1286 Posted November 29, 2008 Author Share Posted November 29, 2008 Well the last part of my tank is about to be set up...the refugium. There is an extra compartment in my sump to have one...purchased a MJ 1200, which will pump from the main chamber into the fuge which then flows over into where the return pump sits...I will get a picture of this to show exactly what it looks like. I plan on keeping chaeto of course...but also sticking some mangroves in there as well! -David Link to comment
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