digedgeReef20 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Yumm, blood worms and mini mysis....... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OQnaEEABoo 2 Quote Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 Ya, mine eats like a lion in the plains of Africa compared to that timid guy... Quote Link to comment
digedgeReef20 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Ya, mine eats like a lion in the plains of Africa compared to that timid guy... That must be fun to watch... Mine takes his sweet time. Quote Link to comment
Ecospire Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Tron, great setup. Very excited to see more CAD setups hitting NR. Quick question, do you think that 4 bulb fixture is sufficient for good growth on SPS? Considering a similar setup and want to look into the ATI fixtures, just can't decide on 4 bulb or 6. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 Tron, great setup. Very excited to see more CAD setups hitting NR. Quick question, do you think that 4 bulb fixture is sufficient for good growth on SPS? Considering a similar setup and want to look into the ATI fixtures, just can't decide on 4 bulb or 6. Thanks! Hey Eco, thanks for stopping by the thread. Feel very confident with any ATI, I chose the 4x24 due to tank width restrictions... even with my new tank I'm not quite sure how the 6 bulb would spill... I think its plenty for my needs... Here is some ways for you to gauge growth on the 4 bulb at 10-12" above the water enjoy... http://www.flickr.com/photos/66620096@N02/10916623725/'> http://www.flickr.com/photos/66620096@N02/10916623725/'>Valida 11-17-13 by http://www.flickr.com/people/66620096@N02/'>J.L Photography, on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/66620096@N02/11161332026/'> http://www.flickr.com/photos/66620096@N02/11161332026/'>Valida 12-1-13 by http://www.flickr.com/people/66620096@N02/'>J.L Photography, on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/66620096@N02/10792805743/'> http://www.flickr.com/photos/66620096@N02/10792805743/'>Valida 11-10-13 by http://www.flickr.com/people/66620096@N02/'>J.L Photography, on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/66620096@N02/11506157623/'> http://www.flickr.com/photos/66620096@N02/11506157623/'>Valida 12-22-13 by http://www.flickr.com/people/66620096@N02/'>J.L Photography, on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/66620096@N02/10916711386/'> http://www.flickr.com/photos/66620096@N02/10916711386/'>Stylophora 11-17-13 by http://www.flickr.com/people/66620096@N02/'>J.L Photography, on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/66620096@N02/11506078265/'> http://www.flickr.com/photos/66620096@N02/11506078265/'>Stylophora 12-22-13 by http://www.flickr.com/people/66620096@N02/'>J.L Photography, on Flickr This is a tip from the Valida in the current tank and the light is at 12", I'd say its happy http://www.flickr.com/photos/66620096@N02/12809862114/'> http://www.flickr.com/photos/66620096@N02/12809862114/'>Valida by http://www.flickr.com/people/66620096@N02/'>J.L Photography, on Flickr Still working on tweaking a few things to get the color the way it was, my transfer had some issues and I even lost a bulk of my stylo... but its coming along! Hope this helps you decide! 10 Quote Link to comment
Ecospire Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Hey Eco, thanks for stopping by the thread. Feel very confident with any ATI, I chose the 4x24 due to tank width restrictions... even with my new tank I'm not quite sure how the 6 bulb would spill... I think its plenty for my needs... Here is some ways for you to gauge growth on the 4 bulb at 10-12" above the water enjoy... http://www.flickr.com/photos/66620096@N02/10916623725/'> http://www.flickr.com/photos/66620096@N02/10916623725/'>Valida 11-17-13 by http://www.flickr.com/people/66620096@N02/'>J.L Photography, on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/66620096@N02/11161332026/'> http://www.flickr.com/photos/66620096@N02/11161332026/'>Valida 12-1-13 by http://www.flickr.com/people/66620096@N02/'>J.L Photography, on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/66620096@N02/10792805743/'> http://www.flickr.com/photos/66620096@N02/10792805743/'>Valida 11-10-13 by http://www.flickr.com/people/66620096@N02/'>J.L Photography, on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/66620096@N02/11506157623/'> http://www.flickr.com/photos/66620096@N02/11506157623/'>Valida 12-22-13 by http://www.flickr.com/people/66620096@N02/'>J.L Photography, on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/66620096@N02/10916711386/'> http://www.flickr.com/photos/66620096@N02/10916711386/'>Stylophora 11-17-13 by http://www.flickr.com/people/66620096@N02/'>J.L Photography, on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/66620096@N02/11506078265/'> http://www.flickr.com/photos/66620096@N02/11506078265/'>Stylophora 12-22-13 by http://www.flickr.com/people/66620096@N02/'>J.L Photography, on Flickr This is a tip from the Valida in the current tank and the light is at 12", I'd say its happy http://www.flickr.com/photos/66620096@N02/12809862114/'> http://www.flickr.com/photos/66620096@N02/12809862114/'>Valida by http://www.flickr.com/people/66620096@N02/'>J.L Photography, on Flickr Still working on tweaking a few things to get the color the way it was, my transfer had some issues and I even lost a bulk of my stylo... but its coming along! Hope this helps you decide! Damn...that's all I can say haha. Great growth on valida!! Thanks for making things easy! Quote Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 Feel comfortable with any of the Ati fixtures, the 6 bulb gives you more flexibility in color and tank size upgradeability later on. Quote Link to comment
Arkayology Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Wow Tron, the valida is looking awesome! Quote Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 Wow Tron, the valida is looking awesome! Was.... thats the way it was when i got the pico into a zeo groove.... it completely lost that beautiful color during the initial hold period in my transfer hiccup.... working on getting it back to that... growth rates are returning, now working on getting the colors back... not sure if it got so light from intense light, long photoperiod, or lack of nutrients... had only 2 clowns back then, now i have 1 clown, midas, wrasse, and mandarin.... who knows... but i miss that color! Quote Link to comment
Legendary Corals Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Finally saw one of these tanks in person. Man... it's good looking. But then I'd be copying you. LOL Quote Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 Finally saw one of these tanks in person. Man... it's good looking. But then I'd be copying you. LOL Haha, the more cad tanks going around, the more likely Stevie T will finally make baskets for the 34g! He's still ignoring my pm's! Quote Link to comment
Dramad1 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Hey tron, nother question, what size is the lock line? Quote Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 Hey tron, nother question, what size is the lock line? Ooooh.... Ummmm, not sure lol. I'm at work right now. Quote Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share Posted March 1, 2014 http://www.flickr.com/photos/66620096@N02/12862117585/'> http://www.flickr.com/photos/66620096@N02/12862117585/'>March 2014 Full Tank Shot by http://www.flickr.com/people/66620096@N02/'>J.L Photography, on Flickr 7 Quote Link to comment
Arkayology Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Are you still using the B+ C+ B+ C+ bulb combo? Have you thought about switching things up? 1 Quote Link to comment
awpong Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 March 2014 Full Tank Shot by J.L Photography, on Flickr Looking good. Makes me miss my large frogspawn colony :'( 1 Quote Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share Posted March 1, 2014 Are you still using the B+ C+ B+ C+ bulb combo? Have you thought about switching things up? This setup is only a few months old. My next setup will be front to back: Blue+ Coral+ KZ Super Blue Blue+ Looking forward to this one! Looking good. Makes me miss my large frogspawn colony :'( Haha, thanks pong, wish my other softies would grow as fast as the lps and sps! 1 Quote Link to comment
Ecospire Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Hey Tron, have you had a good experience with the PLS 50 skimmer? Looking at all the options for the back chamber and I'm thinking keeping with the CAD family is a good idea. Quote Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 Hey Tron, have you had a good experience with the PLS 50 skimmer? Looking at all the options for the back chamber and I'm thinking keeping with the CAD family is a good idea. I just made a huge post on this topic over on Reef Central... In a nutshell, for whats comparable on the market, its a simple choice... as far as size and footprint, versatility of placement, cost, and performance, its all thumbs up. I think the design is what makes it as efficient as it is, being a more traditional skimmer design allowing bubbles to form and elevate naturally, apposed to design such as Tunze, etc... which are not built as traditionally as larger skimmers... the foam head builds up more naturally and assists in the production of excellent skim mate.... Use these as a reference... the first being in the current 34g Tank then to my previous tank... http://www.flickr.com/photos/66620096@N02/12863567203/'> http://www.flickr.com/photos/66620096@N02/12863567203/'>Skimmate by http://www.flickr.com/people/66620096@N02/'>J.L Photography, on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/66620096@N02/9803431954/'> http://www.flickr.com/photos/66620096@N02/9803431954/'>Cad Lights Pipeless Nano Skimmer PLS-50 by http://www.flickr.com/people/66620096@N02/'>J.L Photography, on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/66620096@N02/9665402958/'> http://www.flickr.com/photos/66620096@N02/9665402958/'>Cad Lights Pipeless Nano Skimmer PLS-50 by http://www.flickr.com/people/66620096@N02/'>J.L Photography, on Flickr passing a spatula on the inside of the neck.... yuck http://www.flickr.com/photos/66620096@N02/9631237266/'> http://www.flickr.com/photos/66620096@N02/9631237266/'>CAD Lights Pipeless Nano Skimmer PLS-50 by http://www.flickr.com/people/66620096@N02/'>J.L Photography, on Flickr I will add as well, upon initial break in, it will have excessive micro bubbling but only as the bottom drain plate has not yet sealed with bacteria and has not pressurized.... after about 10 days, it will seal and micro bubbles will become non existent... having said that, anyone with half a brain won't put the skimmer in the return chamber so bubbles never make it to the display, but my refugium did get extra oxygenation! LOL...... Hope this helps persuade you... as far as cost vs performance, you can't go wrong.... worth it for the $100 in my opinion! 3 Quote Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 So could anyone advise me on what I should do with the snail eggs all over the bulkhead of my return line? -Leave em -Suck em out -Blow them off ??? Thanks http://www.flickr.com/photos/66620096@N02/12862530464/'> http://www.flickr.com/photos/66620096@N02/12862530464/'>Untitled by http://www.flickr.com/people/66620096@N02/'>J.L Photography, on Flickr 1 Quote Link to comment
Alex B Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I'm sure something in the tank will eat them up. I know in my tank they don't last a day Quote Link to comment
RollaJase Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 My zoas eat snail eggs if they blow off and they can catch them. Scrape them off and feed to your palys? 1 Quote Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 Their still there... no one has eaten them yet, shall i scrape them into the water column? 1 Quote Link to comment
famousdan314 Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Nice looking tank Tron, I'm digging the aquascape. Thanks for the review on the pls-50 I think that skimmer will be on my shopping list. 1 Quote Link to comment
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