HarryPotter Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 I been thinking about switching my Kessil for 2 duos. Why would you need 3 quads for coverage??? 2 duos would do it. By quads I meant the 2x2 units like mpsti05 has. I used LED before, a Radion. Lots of shadowing in my limited experience. The week I moved to T5 I started seeing benefits, now I have white growth tips on everything and color is better than ever. PUCK PUCK PUCK PUCK PUCK PUCK PUCK PUCK PUCK PUCK PUCK PUCK ^ Do it!!!!!!! Whyyyyyyy? Corals are happier than ever and growing like mad! Send me one and ill try it 1 Quote Link to comment
mystersyster Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 No I have a protein skimmer. Thats mechanical filtration Thanks for the picture of that skimmer. I had no idea how they worked. Nor that mechanical filteration was synonymous with ONLY protein skimmers. I guess I was wrong to think filter socks, and filter pads were what we typically refer to as mechanical filteration. Quote Link to comment
mpsti05 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Not you Harry! You don't change nada your stuff is exploding, ninja should try it! Quote Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 Thanks for the picture of that skimmer. I had no idea how they worked. Nor that mechanical filteration was synonymous with ONLY protein skimmers. I guess I was wrong to think filter socks, and filter pads were what we typically refer to as mechanical filteration. I didn't mean to seem condescending with the photo. I had in on my desktop because I was looking at some threads of bubble size and contact time and thought it showed it well. Actually... I lied when I said just mechanical filtration. I also have refugium 1 Quote Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 By quads I meant the 2x2 units like mpsti05 has. I used LED before, a Radion. Lots of shadowing in my limited experience. The week I moved to T5 I started seeing benefits, now I have white growth tips on everything and color is better than ever. PUCK PUCK PUCK PUCK PUCK PUCK PUCK PUCK PUCK PUCK PUCK PUCK dayum...that's $$$ I will just do Puck Puck Puck Puck haahahah Not you Harry! You don't change nada your stuff is exploding, ninja should try it! just daydreaming about it. i am gonna loose at least $400 reselling the AP700 + mounts + diffuser. Plus have to buy 2-3 Duos... 1 Quote Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 dayum...that's $$$ I will just do Puck Puck Puck Puck haahahah But..... Shadow Shadow Shadow Puck Puck Puck Puck Shadow Shadow Shadow Quote Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 dayum...that's $$$ I will just do Puck Puck Puck Puck haahahah just daydreaming about it. i am gonna loose at least $400 reselling the AP700 + mounts + diffuser. Plus have to buy 2-3 Duos... Yeah, two duos just won't cut it for a tank like yours. 1 Quote Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 Losing faith that this Mari colony will ever look good. On one hand I want to see if it can turn nice, only had it for a few months. But on the other hand I want to get rid of it and instead put a more colorful colony there. But I couldn't throw out a healthy coral just since the color is bad either 1 Quote Link to comment
JavaJacketOC Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Harry, what mode and how much power are you using for your crossflow? I picked up a CP25 for my 70 gallon tank and on H at max power it really doesn't seem to be moving much water. I expected to have to use it at about half power anything less than 70% really doesn't do much. Quote Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 Harry, what mode and how much power are you using for your crossflow? I picked up a CP25 for my 70 gallon tank and on H at max power it really doesn't seem to be moving much water. I expected to have to use it at about half power anything less than 70% really doesn't do much. I never used the CP25. I purchased the CP40. Roughly same tank volume as you- Im not sure why you went with the CP25? Quote Link to comment
JavaJacketOC Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 I never used the CP25. I purchased the CP40. Roughly same tank volume as you- Im not sure why you went with the CP25? The CP40 said tanks between 50-150 gallons or something like that, the CP25 was recommended for 25-100...although I can't remember where I saw that. I went with the smaller because the CP40 reviews I saw were of people using them on 4 and 5 foot tanks and getting a lot of movement. My tank is only 36" so it seemed like even the CP25 would be overkill. Which mode are you using and how much power do you normally have it set at? I am getting good a good gyre effect without kicking up sand (which was my original goal) but just didn't expect to have to use it on 90-100%. The other wave options probably won't work since they don't seem to get the water moving enough. Quote Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 The CP40 said tanks between 50-150 gallons or something like that, the CP25 was recommended for 25-100...although I can't remember where I saw that. I went with the smaller because the CP40 reviews I saw were of people using them on 4 and 5 foot tanks and getting a lot of movement. My tank is only 36" so it seemed like even the CP25 would be overkill. Which mode are you using and how much power do you normally have it set at? I am getting good a good gyre effect without kicking up sand (which was my original goal) but just didn't expect to have to use it on 90-100%. The other wave options probably won't work since they don't seem to get the water moving enough. I had it set around 60-70%. Not currently using one because a few days after posting that review, someone bought it from me. So I'm using my MP40 and PP4 now Quote Link to comment
JavaJacketOC Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 I had it set around 60-70%. Not currently using one because a few days after posting that review, someone bought it from me. So I'm using my MP40 and PP4 now Ok, so then I guess this thing is moving the amount of water it should. Thanks for the input, I'm gonna keep playing with it to see if I can use any of the other settings. I may contact the seller and see if they'll let me upgrade to the CP40, it was only 10.00 more. Quote Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 Is it better to post one photo at a time or like 30 in a row? Here are some of todays photos... 5 Quote Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 News: I have named my Midas "Wannabert" 1 Quote Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 That is a cool picture . I love your tank, Harry!!!! You came up in a conversation I was having with my husband yesterday LOL. Somehow we got on the topic of Florida and I mentioned how awesome your yard is with the tropical plants/trees and the bamboo. We have a lot of bamboo in our yard. My husband is a big fan. And I told him about your tortoises. We actually have similar plants here but we are missing the tropical aspect. It's too damn dry here . Unfortunately he doesn't like humidity like I do . Heres a babyyyyyy 4 Quote Link to comment
gena Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Heres a babyyyyyy oh for crying out loud . That is just too darn cute! those latest photos are awesome too. I just love the colors in your tank! 1 Quote Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 oh for crying out loud . That is just too darn cute! those latest photos are awesome too. I just love the colors in your tank! Thanks Gena! Your monti caps were such an inspiration for me.... I simply love how they grow and after seeing your 2014 TOTM tried to do something similar on my right side with red, green, and purple. The purple cap is on the sand bed for the minute as it grew so large I am having trouble remounting it but I'll get it mounted soon! And if you ever want monti caps... I'll try to throw in a 4 legged very slow rock ? 2 Quote Link to comment
gena Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Thanks Gena! Your monti caps were such an inspiration for me.... I simply love how they grow and after seeing your 2014 TOTM tried to do something similar on my right side with red, green, and purple. The purple cap is on the sand bed for the minute as it grew so large I am having trouble remounting it but I'll get it mounted soon! And if you ever want monti caps... I'll try to throw in a 4 legged very slow rock That's great to hear . I've always loved the looks of the plating monticaps. Especially when they intertwine. It's just so artsy looking . I would LOVE a 4 legged very slow rock LOL. 1 Quote Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 That's great to hear . I've always loved the looks of the plating monticaps. Especially when they intertwine. It's just so artsy looking . I would LOVE a 4 legged very slow rock LOL. Tortoises are easier to ship than corals! Put em in a sock, in a box with some packaging material and done to any temperature 60-95! 2 Quote Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 Wannabert Wannabert is being wevil (pronounced we-vill). Was under my encrusting cap and awesome but then changed to a spot behind my right island 2 Quote Link to comment
JavaJacketOC Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Nice tank pics Harry, your stuff looks really happy! Quote Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 Repost of earlier today's photos to get them on the new page Here are some of todays photos... Nice tank pics Harry, your stuff looks really happy!Thanks! I try to take pictures the day after bit maintenance- mixing up the sand, socks, sump, etc since I believe (maybe it's in my head) that the corals enjoy the spike in nutrients and the cleaner water that follows 7 Quote Link to comment
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