Derek's upgrade tank build. 124.67 gallon

[Trocar61]

Well I have started the new upgrade, as I thought. I will be posting the pics as the build goes.....The tank is 48x30x20 beautiful size, I'm very happy with how it looks. I finished building the stand...and also purchased the lights,went with TEK 8 bulb system hope they will work for what I have...I almost killed myself trying to get this bad boy down my stairs.lol any suggestions on what I am doing wrong or wright would really help me out a lot. I should have some pics up tonight. Thanks everyone for looking. looking forward to the finished project.:biggrin:

[saltynuts]

i think you should have a cold one after moveing that by yourself.

[Trocar61]

Trust me I needed one.....lol

[Trocar61]

here are some pics as promised,tell me what you think :biggrin:

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[Trocar61]

not one comment wow!!!!
:cry:

[Reef_surfer]

i really like the depth of the tank. looks like a great start. ill be tagging along

[cuz]

looks good!! you'll be upgrading to a 125 in no time!lol

[Trocar61]

Ya I can't wait...lol

[fishytime]

gonna be a sweet tank to aquascape......I wish I had 30" front to back:mrgreen:......no shot with that 8 bulb fired up?

[Trocar61]

I will get one tonight...never thought of that.....lol

[the marine apprentice]

Tank looks awesome Derek that lights gonna kick butt I'm sure. I thought u were gonna set it up more to the right I must have misunderstood where you were putting it when you showed me.

[Trocar61]

Well, I was going to have it there but it just did not look wright....And well my wife may have had something to do with that...lol

[The Grizz]

Nice job on the stand there dude, going to be sweet. :thumb:

[Trocar61]

Thanks man....excited on finishing this thing up....but I want to do it wright.

[bauder1986]

oh man i love those lights!

[Trocar61]

oh man i love those lights!

Thanks man, have not even fired them up yet.:biggrin:

[bauder1986]

Thanks man, have not even fired them up yet.:biggrin:

haha wow, thats being patient.

[the marine apprentice]

I just think he is scared to fire them up. Haha

[Trocar61]

I just think he is scared to fire them up. Haha

Well ya I am...Just hope they look good when I do, but I think Doug knows what he sells so I'm not to worried.:biggrin: They should look sweet

[Trocar61]

Well here is some shots with my lights fired up....was not all that impressed with the photos, or the lights them self...guess its hard to see what they will be like till i do the big move....so if anyone wants to help with my plumbing I'm looking:mrgreen: Also need a sump...and pump think that will get me going.:biggrin:

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And a few shots of random pics from the 90 that will soon be moved to the new tank.:lol:

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[MMAX]

Exactly how mine looked when I fired up my lights. You really can't tell until you get water in it.

[bauder1986]

Hey you finally got eager enough to fire up the lights! So cool dude.

[Trocar61]

Hey you finally got eager enough to fire up the lights! So cool dude.

You bet I did.:biggrin:

[Trocar61]

Exactly how mine looked when I fired up my lights. You really can't tell until you get water in it.

Thanks, It should look nice when its all set up...Thanks for stopping by hope you like your new coral....I want to see pics now.:lol:

[MMAX]

Yeah thanks again, he really opened up today.

[cuz]

you deleted your photo's to quick!!

[Trocar61]

you deleted your photo's to quick!!

I have no clue what happened to my photos....how does a photo just get deleted.

[Trocar61]

Yeah thanks again, he really opened up today.

well I hope he gets huge....did you put him in the new tank?

[Trocar61]

Well I'm not sure what happened to the pictures I had on her, so I will put them back on....Sorry everyone...

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Well I think I got the ones that were on here before.:twised:

[Trocar61]

Now for a few coral shots that will all be transferred into the new tank.:biggrin:

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Hope you like them.:lol:

[MMAX]

well I hope he gets huge....did you put him in the new tank?

Yep. Started transferring some other stuff from the 20 into the 100 also.

[Trocar61]

Yep. Started transferring some other stuff from the 20 into the 100 also.

I will have to stop over one of these days to check it out.

[Trocar61]

Want to thank Red Coral....Doug & Carmen for great customer service as always. Picked me up 7 new Zoa's hope to have some shots later. And was able to meet Kevin for the first time. Thanks Guys....you will see me again:razz:

[Trocar61]

Well here is some pics, almost have this tank complete. Should be adding the water this weekend I hope, still need to do the leak test crossing my fingers and toes. Going to Red Coral to pick up my gate valve, and my plumbing will be done....Anyways her are the pics. Not the greatest but it all i got:biggrin:

Here is the sump I went with, its 36X18x15 42 gallon i believe.
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Shot from the back side with the started plumbing.

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and a few front shots.

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And I finished the trim around the bottom of the tank with some nice oak trim.
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Will have more pics later in the week. Any comments or critiques are welcome.:redface:

[Trocar61]

Well here is some pics, almost have this tank complete. Should be adding the water this weekend I hope, still need to do the leak test crossing my fingers and toes. Going to Red Coral to pick up my gate valve, and my plumbing will be done....Anyways her are the pics. Not the greatest but it all i got:biggrin:

Here is the sump I went with, its 36X18x15 42 gallon i believe.
http://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae19/Trocar61/The%20new%20Build/P5080761.jpg
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Shot from the back side with the started plumbing.

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and a few front shots.

http://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae19/Trocar61/The%20new%20Build/P5090774.jpg
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And I finished the trim around the bottom of the tank with some nice oak trim.
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Will have more pics later in the week. Any comments or critiques are welcome.:redface:

bump

[Rogue951]

Is that a stainless hose clamp on the return pump?
I've seen hose clamps rust before, marked as stainless, I'd be hesitant to use that.
Nice setup though.
that tank looks like fun.

[Trocar61]

Is that a stainless hose clamp on the return pump?
I've seen hose clamps rust before, marked as stainless, I'd be hesitant to use that.
Nice setup though.
that tank looks like fun.

Ya that's a good point, I could not find the plastic kind...will try something different maybe a tie strap....thanks

[JonT]

Ya that's a good point, I could not find the plastic kind...will try something different maybe a tie strap....thanks

I bought my plastic ones from BRS on my last shipment. I think I have seen them on MOPS site too.

[Trocar61]

I bought my plastic ones from BRS on my last shipment. I think I have seen them on MOPS site too.

Cool, I will have a look thanks.

[the marine apprentice]

lookin good derek. its comming along nice now eh.

[Trocar61]

lookin good derek. its comming along nice now eh.

Yes it is, should have water in this week, and do the big transfer of goods...you busy....:biggrin:

[MMAX]

Coming along nicely.

[Trocar61]

Coming along nicely.

Thanks Mike. just put the last gate valve on tonight, have to do the leek test. Then the big switch over...:lol:

[Trocar61]

Well all the plumbing held up...:lol: Should have the swap done this weekend...Any one want to help....:biggrin:

[Trocar61]

Well, did the transfer of my live stock into the new system...All went well no losses, things are looking good. So here are some shots...not the greatest pics can't figure this damn camera out :twised:

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And the clean sump.:lol:
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Any comments, or things you would do different let me know.
Thanks

[Trocar61]

Well, did the transfer of my live stock into the new system...All went well no losses, things are looking good. So here are some shots...not the greatest pics can't figure this damn camera out :twised:

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And the clean sump.:lol:
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Any comments, or things you would do different let me know.
Thanks

Sorry double pic my BAD:redface:

[MMAX]

Looks awesome, everyone in there looks happy. How do you like the lights now with all the livestock added? What are you running in the second Phosban? Carbon?

[the marine apprentice]

way to go derek that looks awesome. i bet the fish are happy with the extra room now eh. and that light looks as though it puts out pretty good

[Skimmerking]

Dude that tank looks stellar, However you don't have a skimmer:biggrin::biggrin:

[Trocar61]

Looks awesome, everyone in there looks happy. How do you like the lights now with all the livestock added? What are you running in the second Phosban? Carbon?

Im running the new bio pellets in one and carbon in the other.

[Trocar61]

way to go derek that looks awesome. i bet the fish are happy with the extra room now eh. and that light looks as though it puts out pretty good

Thanks man ya they seem to love it. The light is very bright:biggrin:

[Trocar61]

Dude that tank looks stellar, However you don't have a skimmer:biggrin::biggrin:

Thanks man, I am running a skimmer you just can't see it.
It's a aqua remora C until I can buy a better one it seems to pull quite well:lol:

[MMAX]

Derek, how's your system running? Any new updates?

[Trocar61]

Derek, how's your system running? Any new updates?

Well its going through a cycle again, guess that's from the move its getting there. lost a few softies but I guess that's part of it all...lol got me a tunze top off system works great. My next purchase is going to be a new skimmer and 2 vortech pumps need to get some movement happening.:lol: you should stop on by when you can.

[Trocar61]

Well its going through a cycle again, guess that's from the move its getting there. lost a few softies but I guess that's part of it all...lol got me a tunze top off system works great. My next purchase is going to be a new skimmer and 2 vortech pumps need to get some movement happening.:lol: you should stop on by when you can.

Here is the new top off unit.....LOVE IT:lol:

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This thing works really slick....:razz:

[Trocar61]

Here are a few coral shots.
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[MMAX]

I'm gonna have to get my ass over there to have a look.

[fishytime]

Hey!......thats some pretty nice stuff you got there Derek!......tank needs just two more things:wink::lol:

[Trocar61]

I'm gonna have to get my ass over there to have a look.

Ya you better.....lol I have to get over to your place also to check your tank out.:biggrin:

[Trocar61]

Hey!......thats some pretty nice stuff you got there Derek!......tank needs just two more things:wink::lol:

And what would those two things be:mrgreen:

[the marine apprentice]

an mp40 lol. and a bunch of clams lol

[Trocar61]

an mp40 lol. and a bunch of clams lol

Pretty much:lol:oh and new skimmer.

[fishytime]

Two 40s would be sweet!.........but probably better for the system to get your skimmer first:wink:

[Trocar61]

Two 40s would be sweet!.........but probably better for the system to get your skimmer first:wink:

Ya, my water really smells bad....would that be cause I'm using my Aqua c remora and it not rated for that big of a tank. or could it be the new bio pallets stuff i am using?

[Trocar61]

Okay everyone, Next week I will be ordering my new TOYS and Vor Tech MP40W ES. and the 2 Skimmers I'm contemplating are the Vertex Alpha Cone 170 Or The Bubble Magus 220 they are around the same price. Question is what one will it be....I NEED A VOTE....So i can make a Decision any help would be great..:lol:

[Trocar61]

Okay everyone, Next week I will be ordering my new TOYS and Vor Tech MP40W ES. and the 2 Skimmers I'm contemplating are the Vertex Alpha Cone 170 Or The Bubble Magus 220 they are around the same price. Question is what one will it be....I NEED A VOTE....So i can make a Decision any help would be great..:lol:

Bump Come on peeps:razz:

[fishytime]

vertex:wink:.....pushes as much air as a BK

[Trocar61]

vertex:wink:.....pushes as much air as a BK

Thanks Doug....Sorry to here about your tank:cry:
maybe I need to get the BK 180 MINI:lol:

[Skimmerking]

Thanks Doug....Sorry to here about your tank:cry:
maybe I need to get the BK 180 MINI:lol:

Don't waste your money on a 180 mini. I would get a Bubble Magus 220 or a vertex 200 but for the money its cheaper to get a bubble Magus they are a great skimmer trust me I know. there isn't any skimmer that i haven't tried.:biggrin:

[Trocar61]

Don't waste your money on a 180 mini. I would get a Bubble Magus 220 or a vertex 200 but for the money its cheaper to get a bubble Magus they are a great skimmer trust me I know. there isn't any skimmer that i haven't tried.:biggrin:

Well, I won't ask then:lol: Thanks for the tip.

[Skimmerking]

there isn't much of a contact time when you look at the skimmer. great pump don't get me wrong small footprint, however the contact is what you need .... and its super quiet alot of the skimmer's now are coming in the super no noise mode....

what is your budget if you dont mind me asking .
in sump or External.
a fish room or under cabinet

[Trocar61]

there isn't much of a contact time when you look at the skimmer. great pump don't get me wrong small footprint, however the contact is what you need .... and its super quiet alot of the skimmer's now are coming in the super no noise mode....

what is your budget if you dont mind me asking .
in sump or External.
a fish room or under cabinet

well no more than $1000 would rather less if possible
in Sump 11'' by 17'' is all the room I have.
Under Cabinet. 27'' Height at most.

[Trocar61]

Well, I should receive my new skimmer today ordered the BM220 will have some pic up later.:biggrin:

[Skimmerking]

Nice Score man, remeber use some vinegar to run for about 20-30 mins in a tube or sink and the pop it in.. mine is still pulling huge amounts of dark smelly stuff. welcome to the BM Club 220

[Trocar61]

Nice Score man, remeber use some vinegar to run for about 20-30 mins in a tube or sink and the pop it in.. mine is still pulling huge amounts of dark smelly stuff. welcome to the BM Club 220

Thanks man, I will do that:biggrin:

[Greenmaster]

Nice tank, I'm tagging along :D

[Trocar61]

Nice tank, I'm tagging along :D

Thanks man....I see you have a nice build also:lol:

[Trocar61]

Well I got my skimmer yesterday....All I can say is what a beast:lol: Ran it in vinegar for 20 min then dropped it in my sump plugged it in and watched it pull the crud out:mrgreen:checked it when i got up this morning and had a half a cup full of black smelly sh!! was very impressed. Thanks skimmer man for telling me to get this beast.:wink: Pics when I get home tonight.

[Trocar61]

Here is a shot of the new skimmer.

http://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae19/Trocar61/The%20new%20Build/P7140886.jpg

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And some coral shots.

http://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae19/Trocar61/Coral%20shots/P7140969.jpg

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Hope you liked:biggrin:

[Trocar61]

Full tank shot.

http://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae19/Trocar61/The%20new%20Build/IMG_2775.jpg

http://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae19/Trocar61/The%20new%20Build/IMG_2777.jpg

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[kien]

tank looks awesome Derek, well done!

[Trocar61]

tank looks awesome Derek, well done!

Thanks Kien, Does not compare to yours:redface:....Hey how are you liking the BM220?

[kien]

Hey how are you liking the BM220?

I love it and have no complaints about it whatsoever. :biggrin:

[Trocar61]

I love it and have no complaints about it whatsoever. :biggrin:

Cool,thanks again Kien:biggrin:

[wouldrichest]

i really like the depth of the tank. looks like a great start. ill be tagging along
looks good!! you'll be upgrading to a 125 in no time!lol

[andestang]

Looking awesome ! Nice clean look.

[Trocar61]

Thanks Guys.

[Skimmerking]

Nice Skimmer man. and the tank to me looks alot cleaner too.

[Trocar61]

Nice Skimmer man. and the tank to me looks alot cleaner too.

It is alot cleaner. the skimmer really :grab: the sh?? out, and the smell is awful :yuck: I love the skimmer, best money spent ever:amen:

[the marine apprentice]

derek that is looking really awesome dude. very nice upgrade from the 90g.

[bauder1986]

derek that is looking really awesome dude. very nice upgrade from the 90g.

I think your right! this is a good upgrade from the 90! Good job Derek!

[Trocar61]

derek that is looking really awesome dude. very nice upgrade from the 90g.

Thanks man....I'm happy with the upgrade:lol:

[Trocar61]

I think your right! this is a good upgrade from the 90! Good job Derek!

Thanks man.

[Trocar61]

Hope you like:biggrin:

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And a few shots of the tank.
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:razz:There that should do for awhile.

Like to thank Kevin at Red Coral for my new mp40, and some new sps. Great store, great customer service, and great people all around. thanks for everything kevin I will see you soon..:biggrin:

[Greenmaster]

Love the SPS Tank looks great.

[Trocar61]

Love the SPS Tank looks great.

Thanks, I'm starting to myself, just wish things would grow faster:biggrin:

[The Grizz]

Hey Derek, tank is looking great :biggrin: Nice equipment as well.

Can you tell me if this Bangaii is your male or female? I have compared this one to mine and they look like they are the same but I don't know it is a male or female.

http://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae19/Trocar61/Coral%20shots/P7140911.jpg

[Trocar61]

its hard to tell...I started out with the three of them and 2 of them paired up and started picking on this guy. But really I don't know what it is. the other 2 look the same until they started to breed then the male was easy to pick out. cause they hold the eggs in the mouth. Sorry I'm not much help to ya.

[Trocar61]

Well took a few new shots tonight of some things I picked up over the last month I guess.:biggrin:
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[MMAX]

Lookin good Derek.

[Greenmaster]

Makes me wish I could rush my adding of fish and such.

[Trocar61]

Lookin good Derek.

Thanks man, stop by one of these days.

[Trocar61]

Makes me wish I could rush my adding of fish and such.

Never Rush man :biggrin:

[Greenmaster]

Never Rush man :biggrin:
... ya I rushed getting my homemade rock out of the ocean... now I have some minor PH issues.

[Trocar61]

Well just ordered my second mp40 from Kevin at Red Coral, thanks again Kevin.
Cant wait to see this synced up with the other one. Should I have them at opposite end or the same side? And what settings do most of you run yours on? just curious to see what people are using. Oh I pick it up on Saturday:lol:

Thanks for any comments.:mrgreen:

[Trocar61]

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[MMAX]

Tank looks amazing Derek. Starting to fill in nicely, good looking clam too.

[The Grizz]

Looks great dude, I see some nice red zoos that need fragged a little:biggrin:

[Skimmerking]

Derek i see that you are Battling red turf algae too man. 'im not the alone on this too.

[Trocar61]

Tank looks amazing Derek. Starting to fill in nicely, good looking clam too.

Thanks man!!

[Trocar61]

Looks great dude, I see some nice red zoos that need fragged a little:biggrin:

You bet Grizz, when the time comes :biggrin:

[Trocar61]

Derek i see that you are Battling red turf algae too man. 'im not the alone on this too.

Ya but its not hurting anything, i thought it was normal....lol is there a way to get rid of it? its kinda pretty:lol:

[Lampshade]

That looks great. Can i ask what camera/lens you are using to take the photo's? they have all come up very nice.

[Trocar61]

That looks great. Can i ask what camera/lens you are using to take the photo's? they have all come up very nice.

Would you believe I used the new Iphone 4 just for the last pic i posted. it takes nicer pictures then my 600.00 dollar camera.:wink:

[Skimmerking]

I remember back in 2008 I was over in Afghanistan Doug was watching my tank and he was cranking up the Phosban. and that took it away.

[Trocar61]

just a little update. things are growing very nicely her are some pics enjoy.


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Hope you liked:biggrin:

[kien]

just a little update. things are growing very nicely her are some pics enjoy.
Hope you liked:biggrin:

Wow, your tank looks rad! Great pics!

http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af144/muzanji/like.jpg?t=1299305717

[Greenmaster]

That looks sweet.

One question... why put 124.67 gallon for a 100 gallon tank?

[Trocar61]

Wow, your tank looks rad! Great pics!

http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af144/muzanji/like.jpg?t=1299305717

thanks Kien nothing compared to yours:biggrin:

[Trocar61]

Wow, your tank looks rad! Great pics!

http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af144/muzanji/like.jpg?t=1299305717

That looks sweet.

One question... why put 124.67 gallon for a 100 gallon tank?

How do you figure its only 100 gallon? and thanks for the comment

[the marine apprentice]

because 48x20x30=28800in3 divided by 231.0087=124.67 gallons thats why

BTW derek tank is looking super sweet. love it dude

[MMAX]

Any of those frags for sale or trade?

[Trocar61]

thanks for the math Terry!!! And yes the tank is looking pretty good for a guy who knows nothing...lol

[Trocar61]

Any of those frags for sale or trade?

I might part with a few. you will have to stop over and we will talk.:lol:

[MMAX]

I might part with a few. you will have to stop over and we will talk.:lol:

Consider it done. Last time I saw your tank, you were just starting to set it up.

[Trocar61]

Consider it done. Last time I saw your tank, you were just starting to set it up.

sounds good.

[Greenmaster]

because 48x20x30=28800in3 divided by 231.0087=124.67 gallons thats why
Sorry when I did the math I must have put 40" but to go to decimal point... If you tank the inside dimensions of the tank it holds less water. I would agree more with 125 gallon then 124.67 as the later states an exact amount, where as, 125 is an approximate, or 120-110 would be even closer depending on the size of the glass. For example my tank has outside dimensions give my tank a "displacement" volume of 364.68 But the inside dimensions are closer to 320 gallons. I guess most aquarium manufactures like to make their tanks sound bigger so they put the displacement volume rather then the volume they can hold... /end rant. Sorry about that, I' just jealous of the life in your tank. :mrgreen:

[Trocar61]

Sorry when I did the math I must have put 40" but to go to decimal point... If you tank the inside dimensions of the tank it holds less water. I would agree more with 125 gallon then 124.67 as the later states an exact amount, where as, 125 is an approximate, or 120-110 would be even closer depending on the size of the glass. For example my tank has outside dimensions give my tank a "displacement" volume of 364.68 But the inside dimensions are closer to 320 gallons. I guess most aquarium manufactures like to make their tanks sound bigger so they put the displacement volume rather then the volume they can hold... /end rant. Sorry about that, I' just jealous of the life in your tank. :mrgreen:

hey no problem....thanks for looking:smile:

[The Grizz]

Most big box retailers probably just use the outside dimension and then round up making the tank sound bigger for sure.

Tanks looking good Derrick. Are you dosing any additives? Mg, Calcium or trace elements?

[Trocar61]

Most big box retailers probably just use the outside dimension and then round up making the tank sound bigger for sure.

Tanks looking good Derrick. Are you dosing any additives? Mg, Calcium or trace elements?

Not dosing anything, but want to get myself a profulix dosing unit and start dosing two part solution. i think i might get myself one very soon:lol:

[The Grizz]

Not dosing anything, but want to get myself a profulix dosing unit and start dosing two part solution. i think i might get myself one very soon:lol:

I recently picked up a Profilux 2ex controller and hope to get a GHL 4 pump dosing set-up as well. Just cant seem to keep my levels up to par without a lot of work.

[fishytime]

"Ya maan....da tank looks smokin":hat:*said with a Jamaican type accent*:wink:

[Trocar61]

I recently picked up a Profilux 2ex controller and hope to get a GHL 4 pump dosing set-up as well. Just cant seem to keep my levels up to par without a lot of work.

Ya I here ya man, do you find them easy to operate, or do you have to be a scientist to run them?

[Trocar61]

"Ya maan....da tank looks smokin":hat:*said with a Jamaican type accent*:wink:

wow you been practicing:lol:

[The Grizz]

Ya I here ya man, do you find them easy to operate, or do you have to be a scientist to run them?

I found it to be fairly easy, I downloaded the PC program and just played around with it. Slickfork as one as well so getting help with it is easy.

[Trocar61]

I found it to be fairly easy, I downloaded the PC program and just played around with it. Slickfork as one as well so getting help with it is easy.

cool thanks.

[RedCoralOnlineStore]

Hey Derek! You take awesome pics-really nice collection of corals! :mrgreen:Your tank is looking superb! Nice seeing ya on Saturday!

[Trocar61]

Hey Derek! You take awesome pics-really nice collection of corals! :mrgreen:Your tank is looking superb! Nice seeing ya on Saturday!

Ya thanks Carmen:lol: was nice seeing you this weekend take care and nice job on the web site...:wink:

[Trocar61]

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[chris88]

those sps are really nice, especially the orange monti!

[Trocar61]

those sps are really nice, especially the orange monti!

Thanks man!

[fishytime]

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holy crap dude!......killer pics!.....I nearly suffered a reef porn overload....good thing theres lots of towels around:mrgreen:...these two really jumped out at me.....that acro is amazing and I doooo love a nice rhodactis shroom.....you should post that shot in the rhodatis shroom pic thread man.....

p.s how was the trip to jamaica mon?

[lastlight]

Improved colors and growth are really apparent looking at the old and now the new. Things are progressing very nicely. Do you have a new FTS too?

[Trocar61]

holy crap dude!......killer pics!.....I nearly suffered a reef porn overload....good thing theres lots of towels around:mrgreen:...these two really jumped out at me.....that acro is amazing and I doooo love a nice rhodactis shroom.....you should post that shot in the rhodatis shroom pic thread man.....

p.s how was the trip to jamaica mon?

Trip was amazing had a blast.....already to go back in February.

[Trocar61]

Well just so everyone knows Im still alive. Have not been on for awhile, tank has been pretty much running itself. been pretty busy, will have some shots later this week if I can find the time. have a nice Aiptasia from hell not sure what im going to do for that:idea: Anyways tanks are looking good out there everyone. :smile:

[Trocar61]

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hope you like:lol:

[lastlight]

I really like the flow of the land you've got there... nice and natural it looks great man.

That green digi is like a plague I find. If yours is anything like mine it will fill your tank and encrust every last square inch if given the chance! Annoyingly enough mine usually wins sps battles where they occur if the other sps is not a digi.

Your saramentosa looks awesome too. Mine's just a little guy I'm looking forward to a colony sized piece like yours.

[Trocar61]

Thanks man, as far as that digi it has taken a long time to mature very slow process,but my saramentosa it is a very fast grower would like to start fragging it soon its getting pretty big.

[MMAX]

Lookin real good Derek. When did you pick up the copperband?

[Trocar61]

Lookin real good Derek. When did you pick up the copperband?

Thanks, I picked it up about 3 weeks ago.

[MMAX]

Last picture just left of center, is that the little piece of rose milli i gave you?

[Trocar61]

Last picture just left of center, is that the little piece of rose milli i gave you?

You bet it is...its growing pretty slow but is doing well:lol:

[The Grizz]

Tanks looking sweet Derek, but I didn't see those kick arse rhodatis shrooms in you FTS. Where did you get them? I want some :biggrin:

[Nano]

Tanks looking sweet Derek, but I didn't see those kick arse rhodatis shrooms in you FTS. Where did you get them? I want some :biggrin:
:redface: I thought they were ricordeas.. lol just cause of the bumpiness

[Trocar61]

Tanks looking sweet Derek, but I didn't see those kick arse rhodatis shrooms in you FTS. Where did you get them? I want some :biggrin:

Thanks man,I still have them Can't remember where I got them from:redface:

[fishytime]

I have some:twised:...... tanks looking really good "D" man:biggrin:

[Trocar61]

I have some:twised:...... tanks looking really good "D" man:biggrin:

thanks Doug:biggrin:

[gregzz4]

Yup, some real nice pics there
C'mon tank order ..........

[Trocar61]

Yup, some real nice pics there
C'mon tank order ..........
Thanks.:smile:

[Trocar61]

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