hey Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 That's a great deal! Considering in the states that what shipping one ends up costing for a set up this size lol. I also don't think I could find a glass supplier here that would quote me sub 200$ for the glass alone for a sump and tank of this size. I am now officially depressed, 1 Quote Link to comment
Arkayology Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Aw man, that FTS is just awesome. The brick, the blue, the clean tank, the corals. So epic. 1 Quote Link to comment
4x5 Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 Considering in the states that what shipping one ends up costing for a set up this size lol. I also don't think I could find a glass supplier here that would quote me sub 200$ for the glass alone for a sump and tank of this size. I am now officially depressed, Don't be - everything else is more expensive here. Aw man, that FTS is just awesome. The brick, the blue, the clean tank, the corals. So epic. Thanks man, I appreciate the comments. 2 Quote Link to comment
4x5 Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 Mini Update; I've decided to try running the tank without a filter sock, purely because it's a pain in the ass to rinse out twice a week. It's been a couple of weeks now and clarity on the water is perfect and nitrates are still low - the skimmer is doing some more work which is perfectly fine as it was having too much of a vacation before, haha. I've been dosing Seachem Reef Fusion 2 Part and Magnesium to get my parameters in line as I noticed a definite decrease over the last couple of weeks (makes sense, things are starting to settle and grow). Alk, Cal and Mag are now all pretty much where I want them, so I'm going to keep track of usage and then calculate a dosing schedule. I have a busy work year ahead, so I'll be looking into a dosing unit to make my life easier. Growth Wise; The Zoas have nearly doubled in numbers, all SPS and LPS are looking good and I can see some growth on most pieces already which is very encouraging. 6 Quote Link to comment
BeardedReeferLLC Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Yah I tossed the filter sock too when I started. Then +1'ed my skimmer and all is good! That's awesome to hear about all your growth too! Nice FTS too. Quote Link to comment
Fross Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I do try keep it zef. Haha. Hah, when I saw you were from Cape Town I thought "I wonder if he knows Die Antwoord". I guess you do! Great looking tank also, cant wait to see it grow. Quote Link to comment
Chew_Magna Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Mini Update; I've decided to try running the tank without a filter sock, purely because it's a pain in the ass to rinse out twice a week. It's been a couple of weeks now and clarity on the water is perfect and nitrates are still low - the skimmer is doing some more work which is perfectly fine as it was having too much of a vacation before, haha. I did the same a while back, took the floss out and left it out. The main reason I did it was because I had dumped a couple dozen mini brittles into the fuge and I wanted the food stuff to make it to them. I can't really tell any difference between running floss and not running it. 1 Quote Link to comment
RK_tek Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 This tank is pristine. I love the brightness of the entire setup and surrounding environment. It makes the tank seem much more alive and expansive that a closed in box with a giant canopy on it. Great job on the entire build and stocking. Your photography helps to convey your ideas as well Quote Link to comment
4x5 Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 Thought the zoas were looking pretty this morning. 12 Quote Link to comment
JR! Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Thought the zoas were looking pretty this morning. i agree. they are pretty Quote Link to comment
4x5 Posted February 18, 2014 Author Share Posted February 18, 2014 The Montipora evolution continues. 9 Quote Link to comment
4x5 Posted February 18, 2014 Author Share Posted February 18, 2014 Monti Cap Growth; Added this little green monti cap frag on the 29th of January - quite amazing how it's taking off. 3 Quote Link to comment
Chew_Magna Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Jelly McJellyton. 2 Quote Link to comment
frags Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Very cool tank not sure how I missed this build...subscribed 1 Quote Link to comment
4x5 Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 Very cool tank not sure how I missed this build...subscribed Thank you sir. Quote Link to comment
DannaM Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I just crave this tank Just dropping by for my daily photo fix Quote Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I hate when Monti's grow the wrong way lol... Quote Link to comment
Formula462 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I fink you freaky. Nice tank Quote Link to comment
evanski Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I hate when Monti's grow the wrong way lol... OMG this! Since I have such a small tank (2G Fluval Spec), I mounted my first monti in the upper left corner of tank on the glass...where is started growing ON the glass and back towards the back way exclusively! Quote Link to comment
4x5 Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 Jelly McJellyton. Haha, thanks. I just crave this tank Just dropping by for my daily photo fix Hey Thanks for popping in. I fink you freaky. Nice tank Haha, thanks. I hate when Monti's grow the wrong way lol... OMG this! Since I have such a small tank (2G Fluval Spec), I mounted my first monti in the upper left corner of tank on the glass...where is started growing ON the glass and back towards the back way exclusively! Quote Link to comment
Bella's Reef Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Wow! This tank is on it's way to TOTM ... keep up the great work. Quote Link to comment
JR! Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 so i need to take a trip to cape town..... Quote Link to comment
4x5 Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 Wow! This tank is on it's way to TOTM ... keep up the great work. That's very kind. It's a far way off but I appreciate the kind words. so i need to take a trip to cape town..... Well... it is summer and the beers are cold. Quote Link to comment
JR! Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Well... it is summer and the beers are cold. youre not making this any easier.... Quote Link to comment
kguske2 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Well... it is summer and the beers are cold. What's the weather like in May? Quote Link to comment
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