NorthGaHillbilly Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 Snapped two pictures, one of a pinwheel plate, my crack dealer... I mean coral guy got a ton of these in, so I snagged one up. Its one of those actinic stunners, but this was under all the bulbs https://flic.kr/p/paum6b'>https://flic.kr/p/paum6b'>20141118_195849 by https://www.flickr.com/people/125603963@N06/'>North Ga Hillbilly, on Flickr This pic isnt good at all, but im just blown away with how fleshy this trachy is, hes always been pretty big, but hes on a 1" plastic riser and still touches the glass https://flic.kr/p/pPTz3y'>https://flic.kr/p/pPTz3y'>20141118_185711 by https://www.flickr.com/people/125603963@N06/'>North Ga Hillbilly, on Flickr Link to comment
gena Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Snapped two pictures, one of a pinwheel plate, my crack dealer... I mean coral guy got a ton of these in, so I snagged one up. Its one of those actinic stunners, but this was under all the bulbs 20141118_195849 by North Ga Hillbilly, on Flickr pinwheel plate???? What are the colors??? Green, white and purple? Link to comment
NorthGaHillbilly Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 pinwheel plate???? What are the colors??? Green, white and purple? LOL, its purpleish and white striped with wicked neon green tentacles. It looks pretty good under full spectrum, sexy under a blue+ and a true actinic, but jawdropping under LED blues Link to comment
gena Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 LOL, its purpleish and white striped with wicked neon green tentacles. It looks pretty good under full spectrum, sexy under a blue+ and a true actinic, but jawdropping under LED blues I'm in love . Wish plates didn't hate me LOL. Link to comment
NorthGaHillbilly Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 I'm in love . Wish plates didn't hate me LOL. Yea Im taking that same gamble. He got a ton in on a shipment, so the price was right, but I lost that orange one that I was really fond of just like you. Still not sure what happened, I was having some issues at the time, but that little green plate, which I have had through all the afore mentioned problems, has gone from the size of a penny to larger than a quarter and looks great. Who knows Link to comment
RollaJase Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Looks like your crack dealer delivered the goods . Link to comment
NorthGaHillbilly Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 Looks like your crack dealer delivered the goods . They hook you up pretty good down under too, that new plate you got looks SICK Link to comment
plainrt Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I have better luck with green plates. Orange not so much Link to comment
RollaJase Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I have better luck with green plates. Orange not so much Cheers buddy, it's my new favorite piece . Link to comment
gena Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Yea Im taking that same gamble. He got a ton in on a shipment, so the price was right, but I lost that orange one that I was really fond of just like you. Still not sure what happened, I was having some issues at the time, but that little green plate, which I have had through all the afore mentioned problems, has gone from the size of a penny to larger than a quarter and looks great. Who knows How long have you had the little green one? I didn't realize you could buy them that small! Link to comment
NorthGaHillbilly Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 How long have you had the little green one? I didn't realize you could buy them that small! it came off a "plate tree" random rock that sprouted probably a hundred plates and is still pumpin em out. I've had it for 6 months I think, one of the first corals I got after setting back up Link to comment
gena Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 it came off a "plate tree" random rock that sprouted probably a hundred plates and is still pumpin em out. I've had it for 6 months I think, one of the first corals I got after setting back upThat's really cool! It's like a magic rock . Link to comment
markalot Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I always forget I have plate corals, maybe that's why they do well for me. I have a cool little green one with orange highlights in my 29 that I forgot about till now. Just looked to make sure he was ok. Something about being on the sandbed and me not cleaning the glass very well makes them go unnoticed. Link to comment
NorthGaHillbilly Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 I always forget I have plate corals, maybe that's why they do well for me. I have a cool little green one with orange highlights in my 29 that I forgot about till now. Just looked to make sure he was ok. Something about being on the sandbed and me not cleaning the glass very well makes them go unnoticed. Lol, hopefully this one does well. My encrusting fungia has been growing real well, so I hope all is well. Look what I got today https://www.flickr.com/photos/125603963@N06/15652765897/'> https://www.flickr.com/photos/125603963@N06/15652765897/'>20141120_163144 by https://www.flickr.com/people/125603963@N06/'>North Ga Hillbilly, on Flickr Link to comment
pgrVII Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Look what I got today https://www.flickr.com/photos/125603963@N06/15652765897/'> https://www.flickr.com/photos/125603963@N06/15652765897/'>20141120_163144 by https://www.flickr.com/people/125603963@N06/'>North Ga Hillbilly, on Flickr Oh that's lots o fun stuff sir. Apex looks like it'll be cool to play with. Link to comment
NorthGaHillbilly Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 Look what I got todayhttps://www.flickr.com/photos/125603963@N06/15652765897/'>https://www.flickr.com/photos/125603963@N06/15652765897/'>20141120_163144 by https://www.flickr.com/people/125603963@N06/'>North Ga Hillbilly, on FlickrOh that's lots o fun stuff sir. Apex looks like it'll be cool to play with. I expect it'll be leagues better than the old school aqua controller I'm using now. And now I won't need the space heater downstairs Link to comment
pgrVII Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Good deal sir. Tank is coming along nicely it looks. Also I put up a bunch of new pics of my new one as well. Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Apex- stepping it up! Interested to see all you use it for! Pre Christmas gift? Link to comment
NorthGaHillbilly Posted November 22, 2014 Author Share Posted November 22, 2014 Apex is in and running well. It took me a while to get the wireless do-dad running right, but its going now. I only got the Jr as I am not looking to run my lights off the apex... and the extra 250 just wasnt there for me as I run a simple system and dont, atleast currently, need THAT many outlets. My lights are on timers and my top off is a DIY that also has a battery back up for my jeabo (~48 hours run time) so the outlets look like this currently 1 Heater(s) (Im not sure what the best way to run this is currently, still researching as I think I might should have them on separate outlets with one set to only kick on to bump it those few extra degrees with the other being the "main heater") 2 Return 3 Skimmer 4 Empty Im debating between a PM1 for PH and an PM2 for salinity, Ill probably be able to grab a PM1 locally... but all in good time Link to comment
Chris! Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 1 Heater(s) (Im not sure what the best way to run this is currently, still researching as I think I might should have them on separate outlets with one set to only kick on to bump it those few extra degrees with the other being the "main heater") I'd put them on the same outlet, Having it on a 2nd outlet is just taking up an extra outlet. They will both come on together, but it will also take less time to maintain or get up to temp. Link to comment
HM3105 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 My lights are on timers and my top off is a DIY that also has a battery back up for my jeabo (~48 hours run time) so the outlets look like this currently Tell me more about this DIY backup... Or link...I think I need a new project... Link to comment
NorthGaHillbilly Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 Tell me more about this DIY backup... Or link...I think I need a new project...Ive got to send Jase some info about it too, when I get home from work I'll get the links together. Long story short tho, 24v into a relay and through to the pump, when the power fails and 24v input is interrupted the relay clicks over to three dry cell 12v batteries in series. Real easy project, a few plugs, a 24v relay and them find a good battery, only part that costs anything Link to comment
Psychosis Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Snapped two pictures, one of a pinwheel plate, my crack dealer... I mean coral guy got a ton of these in, so I snagged one up. Its one of those actinic stunners, but this was under all the bulbs https://flic.kr/p/paum6b'>https://flic.kr/p/paum6b'>20141118_195849 by https://www.flickr.com/people/125603963@N06/'>North Ga Hillbilly, on Flickr This pic isnt good at all, but im just blown away with how fleshy this trachy is, hes always been pretty big, but hes on a 1" plastic riser and still touches the glass https://flic.kr/p/pPTz3y'>https://flic.kr/p/pPTz3y'>20141118_185711 by https://www.flickr.com/people/125603963@N06/'>North Ga Hillbilly, on Flickr I miss my pinwheel. Just crawled under a ledge and croaked one day. Then my prized plate got cooked under the new LEDs while I was away at tech school. Favorite piece I've ever had,made me a very sad panda. Link to comment
Psychosis Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 http://s1110.photobucket.com/user/Djwallace9111/media/20120528_104708.jpg.html][/url] The goodies "back in the day." All of those tiny acans are now the colonies I sent Glenn haha. Link to comment
NorthGaHillbilly Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 http://s1110.photobucket.com/user/Djwallace9111/media/20120528_104708.jpg.html][/url] The goodies "back in the day." All of those tiny acans are now the colonies I sent Glenn haha. Looks like your old pinwheel and mine are next to identical, I miss my orange plate, hated it when that one kicked the bucket. Couple of weekend updates I broke down and built a top for the tank, with adding fish I had to take that step 20141123_194216 by North Ga Hillbilly, on Flickr I cleaned up my wiring alittle bit to limit salt creep and added the second heater 20141123_194246 by North Ga Hillbilly, on Flickr And heres the electrical cluster #### 20141122_164612 by North Ga Hillbilly, on Flickr I got my McCosker's Wrasse today, its a small sub adult male, but already switched over. He was flashing the other wrasse through the glass, but wasnt the most aggressive out of the lot. Ive seen him moving around some, and hope to get a picture in the next few days Link to comment
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