d0lph1n Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 Just a test: http://youtu.be/ezq6W5y12V4 Link to comment
d0lph1n Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 One more...test: http://youtu.be/NxtfHzFR1uo Link to comment
d0lph1n Posted January 19, 2013 Author Share Posted January 19, 2013 A couple of days ago I got a frag of Vargas Giant Pom-Pom Xenia (Heirloom Coral) from Aquascapers http://youtu.be/bsU8O_BXP7I Link to comment
Deleted User 4 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Love the pom pom xenias!!! Link to comment
d0lph1n Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 Me too. I've waited for months to get it from Aquascapers. Link to comment
d0lph1n Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 http://youtu.be/jnmiT1TEOfw http://youtu.be/b2UMn0valaM Link to comment
Psychosis Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Beautiful shots man. Scapes a little minimalist for my taste, but it looks good. No one ever appreciates Toadstools, but they really are an interesting addition. At least until they get 3' wide. Link to comment
d0lph1n Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 I appreciate it. In few months the scape will be busier, I hope. Toadstool is becoming one of my fav. corals. I'm afraid it might get too big for my tank. Link to comment
Psychosis Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Naah, that's why we have scalpels. I found one with the neon green polyps on clearance for $5 when I first set up my new build, they seem to grow a lot slower for some odd reason. Link to comment
d0lph1n Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 The neon green ones look much better. The left tank has an everything but green & blue theme that's why I got the non-green Toadstool. Link to comment
d0lph1n Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 Naah, that's why we have scalpels. I found one with the neon green polyps on clearance for $5 when I first set up my new build, they seem to grow a lot slower for some odd reason. Any blade shape suggestion for the scalpel? 1 Link to comment
DaLy Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Really nice coral shots d0lph1n Link to comment
Psychosis Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I'd say any from #21 and up would work. If I remember correctly, you'll only be cutting pieces of the crown out, so a decent point and a lot of belly would be preferable. Link to comment
d0lph1n Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 Really nice coral shots d0lph1n I appreciate it. I'd say any from #21 and up would work. If I remember correctly, you'll only be cutting pieces of the crown out, so a decent point and a lot of belly would be preferable. Cool thanks. I think I'll go with #24. Link to comment
d0lph1n Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 Macro tests: 55-200mm (kit lens) + 35mm F1.4 (reverse): Link to comment
Dion_Blaster Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 ur shots are like straight up coral porn o_o - I'm mesmerized Link to comment
d0lph1n Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 I appreciate it. You will find much better photos and corals in the Featured Aquariums page. Link to comment
d0lph1n Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 I appologize. I didin't see this post until today. Ok, I need to check w/you on how the tanks are connected.I'm asking because I would like to possibly try something similar.Did you just drill two holes in the side of both tanks and use plumbing fittings to connect them? First I took a piece of wood and aligned perfectly with the tank's margins and drilled the first 2 holes. I took the piece of wood and aligned perfectly on the 2nd tank....and used it again for the 3rd set of holes on the bookself wall between tanks. I got the saw and plumbing parts from glass-holes.com. If so, what size did you drill the holes? Do you like how it works? How's flow between the tanks? I don't remember the exact dimensions. The holes are over 1 inch, it might be 1 1/2 inch. I can't find the order. At that time I did some calculations to make sure that one hole can handle the flow. One full hole (bottom) and 1/2 from the 2nd hole (i run a hose from the pump in the right tank to the left tank) can handle 200gal/h without visible water level differences between tanks. I keep the bottom hole completly open so the fish/snails/hermit crabs are using it to move between tanks. What would you change in regards to that if you were to do it again?Thanks for any info. I have mixed feelings about it. It's a cool idea cuz I have 18h/day of viewing pleasure but maybe I would use much bigger tanks for my next built. Also, you have to make sure the plumbing is perfectly horizontal. Since then, I achieved the look I was looking for. Minimum equipment and rocks in the left tank. The pump's outlet is the only equipment in the left tank. Everything else is in the right tank. Sunset left & Sunrise right: Daytime left : (the right tank is in complete darknes) Nightime right:(the left tank is in complete darkness) Link to comment
d0lph1n Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 Ok, I need to check w/you on how the tanks are connected. I'm asking because I would like to possibly try something similar. Did you just drill two holes in the side of both tanks and use plumbing fittings to connect them? If so, what size did you drill the holes? Do you like how it works? How's flow between the tanks? What would you change in regards to that if you were to do it again? Thanks for any info. I found the glass-holes order: 3/4 inch Bulkhead 1 1/2 inch Glass Cutting Holesaw Link to comment
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