Paddy's Ocean - 70 Gallon Mixed Reef **Phoenix Rebuild** [Archive] - Page 2

paddyob

05-17-2012, 02:43 AM

Dosing rack complete. Asides from needing paint, I'm satisfied.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/a8ce93f2.jpg

And the inspector came by...

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/219ffbde.jpg

My cat is as involved as anyone. Anytime I work on the tank he comes by. And he loves my sump. Funny.

reefgirl189

05-17-2012, 03:04 AM

Well I never thought I'd say this to a guy before but here goes: "Nice rack!"

paddyob

05-22-2012, 03:56 PM

Doser, in place and functional. Looks good too.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/2356b864.jpg

MarkoD

05-22-2012, 04:20 PM

wow that looks really good,

where did you buy the doser from?

paddyob

05-22-2012, 04:59 PM

wow that looks really good,

where did you buy the doser from?

Thanks. I'm structural steel fitter. Nice to apply the skill at home. Love having a welder in the garage. Need one? Lol.

Eli at CaCO3 sells them.

paddyob

05-27-2012, 07:17 PM

Current System Equipment

70 Gallon display
40 Gallon sump (30 gallons water)

Tek Light 6 bulb T5

Quiet One 3000 return pump
1 x Koralia 2, 1 x Koralia 3

2 x TLF150 reactors (1 x ROX, 1 x Warner Marine Ecobak pellets)

JBJ Auto top off with 12 gallon reservoir

Marine Magic triple doser (Ca, KH, Mg)

Euroreef RS100 Skimmer

Fish
Yellow Tang
Coral Beauty
Lyretail Anthias (male)
2 x Ocellaris Clowns (Wild caught - had for a few years)
Tailspot Blenny
Neon Goby
Green Mandarin
Six Line Wrasse
Firefish

Corals and inverts

Too many to list.

Full mixed reef... LPS, SPS, Softies....

paddyob

08-25-2012, 01:04 AM

Tough summer for my reef.

But with that said, a new cabinet begins. Need to keep little Sophia out once she begins crawling.

Bought the steel through my boss at work.

Making the cabinet frame/stand reinforcement from HSS 1.5"x1.5" x 3/16".

Two pieces bought at 24' each. That's a start.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/935453FF-1FDA-459D-841A-B99FA68C423C-1480-0000020C230E7E2C.jpg

Stay tuned.

paddyob

08-30-2012, 09:21 PM

The basic blue print for the frame.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/FCC6899B-7514-4C64-86DE-25F32C63C3F7-1487-0000025F9F9ECB25.jpg

Cutting begins soon.

paddyob

09-03-2012, 01:33 PM

Cutting begins. I had the engineer at work use his program and make me a cut list to minimize waste. Hopefully fitting and welding begins next week.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/1682AF99-567F-47A4-87DF-351D07B7EAC9-3349-000004C304E5F85F.jpg

bignose

09-03-2012, 09:42 PM

Are you cutting and building this at home?

paddyob

10-15-2012, 02:45 AM

Progress. Slow slow progress.

Slowly but surely.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/143C8F5D-4A91-4352-B180-9BC3BF2792A5-492-0000008AFD2EE2C5.jpg

paddyob

10-27-2012, 11:35 PM

The top and bottom frames are built. Welding now and then add the legs.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/1A10442D-2D5E-4DB0-9219-A59220648F0F-648-00000134D50F009F.jpg

Then to create panels that have pins on the top and magnets at the bottom. .....

paddyob

11-18-2012, 05:15 AM

Progress

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/1A448B65-8072-4C91-B48C-F5007B7D7FAD-808-0000015B5EA7CC49.jpg

I can't attach the top yet as I need to drill holes for the panels. I'm still in design phase. Lol.

paddyob

01-07-2013, 11:46 PM

Shutting down.

So many issues this year. 4 corals left out of 70+. Most I had for 4-6 years.

2 fish left. Parasite crap. Red slime and hair.

I was ready to say fudge it.... but my wife really wants it back and knows this hobby is a part of me.... just really frustrated.

FML.

Oh... and geez. Thanks for the followers. I have had over 25,000 views of my build!!

I hope to have the same interest in the Phoenix.... as I hope to rise from the ashes.

michika

01-08-2013, 01:42 AM

I hope to have the same interest in the Phoenix.... as I hope to rise from the ashes.

If you build it....

I have had over 25,000 views of my build!!

I think you'll be good.

paddyob

01-10-2013, 04:16 AM

Well here's what's left ...

FTS...

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/E177F10F-D34B-4F4B-B3D4-DE71020BAD42-3018-000006212D8DD60A.jpg

The remaining corals....

Photosynthetic Brush gorgonian (from Denny long back)
Purple Acanlord
Red Acanlord
Green Sinularia colony
4x RBTA
Florida Rics (shrunken but opening in 20g)

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/46240BF7-9862-4443-9A9A-93FD9EF5D225-3018-000006213A1BA63B.jpg

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/B7CFD42D-FDD0-4C89-8EE5-0A26D21315E8-3018-0000062142AF7AFD.jpg

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/80631B3C-C6E1-4CBC-85EA-A7EB00AD2F5C-3018-000006214B6EFC9D.jpg

gregzz4

01-10-2013, 04:18 AM

I'm kinda speechless ...

paddyob

01-10-2013, 04:24 AM

I'm kinda speechless ...

It's in full on crash mode. Bristle worms all over dead or dying. Water has gone milky. And stanks! I'll add a pic of that later.

I have turned off the lights and doser. I have a 38g I'm setting up downstairs for rock. I'm going to clean and re-cure it.

Disassemble and add some new things. Going to add a new breaker for dedicated line. Long over due. The stand I started will be in. Blah blah. There are a couple lights at the end of the tunnel and I will focus on fixing this and hopefully moving forward.

I'll start the maintenance work this weekend.

gregzz4

01-10-2013, 04:33 AM

I know you're planning a Phoenix project, and I'll be looking for it

If I may suggest ...
Nows the time to go nuts, right ?
I ran 2 new circuits for my system, both with surge duplexes to protect everything. 1 circuit for the DT and 1 for the sump. I also built a big panel of GFCIs for individual hardware units, with each tied into my Reefkeeper PC4s
7 months and no problems with any of the hardware on either the surge or the individual GFCIs

paddyob

01-10-2013, 04:49 AM

gregzz4

01-10-2013, 05:58 AM

Could you post a pic. This is what I want to do. Switches to turn off pumps fit maintenance, etc.

I'm an not an electrician but my neighbor is. I'm hoping he can wire me up.
Sure, I'll post some stuff for ya
Having an electrician Pal is a big help, but I did this all on my own and I'm sure you can too :smile:

Definately nothing pretty, and I should have built a waterproof version :rolleyes:
From my build, page 20, but there are other pages too

I didn't incorporate switches as I can turn off the GFCIs if needed, or unplug stuff, or turn off stuff in the Reefkeeper
Manually tripping the GFCIs may or may not shorten the life of the outlets, but it keeps me testing them

http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx136/Gregzz4/75%20Gallon%20Build/DSC01013.jpg

My PC4s (reefkeeper powerbars) are plugged in directly to the Surge Duplexes (hopefully protecting the circuitry), as are my Ground Probe and Utility Panel (bottom right section of pic - 4 duplexes)
I wired regular and heavy duty 'pigtail' plugs from the GFCIs, and they plug into the PC4s for control of the hardware

The relays you see (and there are 3 now) are just for 'run dry' and the ATOs are still functioning on their own. The floats on the relays protect the ATO powerhead and heater, and shut down the ATO pumps, in the event of a low water condition.

Feel free to PM me if you have any questions Pat, or other members for that matter

gregzz4

01-10-2013, 06:38 AM

Some more pics for ya Pat

I cut a hole in the wall between my DT and Sump
My wife is soooo understanding, yet I know I'm still pushing my luck :razz:

1 Surge protector on the right, but I've since changed it to 2.
The far left 20amp outlet is inconsequential as it's for my office AC and other stuff

The pictured right outlets are on their own 15a and plenty for my sump.
They power my skimmer, reactors, fuge and return pump, chiller, uv, QT, ATO ... pretty much everything except the DT
I did all the math and it's enough

http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx136/Gregzz4/75%20Gallon%20Build/Outlets-1.jpg

http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx136/Gregzz4/75%20Gallon%20Build/Panel-1.jpg

Here you'll see where I added another relay

http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx136/Gregzz4/75%20Gallon%20Build/DSC01658.jpg

I have another 15a for the tank and it is another Surge Duplex
It services the lights, vortechs and battery backup for the vortechs. Plus an extra outlet for whatever I want power for.
Sorry I don't have a better pic for ya, but you get the idea

http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx136/Gregzz4/75%20Gallon%20Build/DSC00818.jpg

paddyob

01-13-2013, 07:56 PM

Well I set up a 38g that has been in my garage for ages. An aqua clear and a heater. Rock tank. Going to clean all my rocks and cure them.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/FB8FCC89-0554-4325-A8E7-73669699BC64-1443-000001D23F83E0D8.jpg

paddyob

01-16-2013, 04:08 AM

Spent a good chunk of time scrubbing rocks. About half has been moved to the holding tank.

Hopefully finish scrubbing by Thursday.

paddyob

01-18-2013, 03:47 AM

The rocks...

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/5687DF5A-EF74-4484-957C-18C7AF20B3E4-1276-0000023B6C6FE76E.jpg

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/033D9966-AE5C-4571-BB4E-45B533F88F4B-1276-0000023B73CE7B2D.jpg

Isolated with a heater and power head along with a bag of chemipure elite.

subman

01-18-2013, 05:31 AM

As I told you when I picked up "Mandy" if you need anything now or when the phoenix rises just let me know.

paddyob

01-18-2013, 12:16 PM

As I told you when I picked up "Mandy" if you need anything now or when the phoenix rises just let me know.

Thank you Jason. Hopefully the mandarin is doing well. See you again.

paddyob

01-19-2013, 06:36 PM

Stand nearing completion.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/7A71CAC4-AF07-4162-AF03-BC9D597693ED-882-000000A59739C96A.jpg

Whiston

01-19-2013, 06:40 PM

Stand is looking good.
Is the section on the left going to be a storage cabinet?

paddyob

01-19-2013, 06:50 PM

Stand is looking good.
Is the section on the left going to be a storage cabinet?

The left side will house my ATO and 12 gallon reservoir. The right will hold my auto doser and chems on the bottom and the top I may try incorporate a space for electricals. This is undecided.

The electrical depends on space and safety.

Both undetermined. But the left is solid.

paddyob

01-20-2013, 04:20 AM

Stand is looking good.
Is the section on the left going to be a storage cabinet?

A picture is worth a thousand words...

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/E218C2A4-59E4-418F-85F2-EDE4DD8AF486-1467-0000011FFA527C6F.jpg

I'm happy to say I measured well. It's perfect clearance and fit for my ATO.

paddyob

02-09-2013, 04:57 AM

The frame is complete. Not counting a little buffing and paint.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/B2755FFC-8F7C-4D25-B45B-A0D30ADB5C70-2604-000003B12324CD68.jpg

This is where the electrical panel will be attached...

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/C1FBBC6A-7C51-4CB7-A1F2-F87AC616F0B8-2604-000003B10A807EB1.jpg

paddyob

02-09-2013, 02:33 PM

My clowns.... SA Vivid Fancy OCs. One of them anyhow. Just got the pair a couple days ago from BW. Beautiful little clowns. Not in the RBTA yet but they go close. currently residing in my holding tank until the 70 is rebuilt.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/11DCC0AF-9FDF-4994-9380-14D05EA12E80-144-000000B26C03462E.jpg

paddyob

02-10-2013, 05:20 PM

Frame 100% done and now for paint. Primer is done.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/7730F383-D1A5-42CA-A56A-19F71C7FF5BA-1094-000001D8524F68F5.jpg

Here is how I plan to attach panels. I drilled holes on the top frame and will use a peg/magnet system.

The top of the removable panel will have pegs to drop into the holes... The bottom will have "Rare Earth" magnets to hold it closed.

Can anyone help me out with some thoughts or opinions?

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/E5116D9C-F805-4F3C-8A86-91FB63612152-1094-000001D85A5F4310.jpg

paddyob

03-06-2013, 04:40 AM

The new overflow box. Longer to accommodate my hands for cleaning. :razz:

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/716F3A27-3C66-423A-9AAD-B0E15D9B8ECC-1816-000001E5930D0AF0.jpg

Thanks Bob!

paddyob

03-12-2013, 03:37 AM

Ok after many delays this is where tonight ended.

Final "tear down"

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/3A02EB3A-6A0E-4467-86A6-9E403D229848-680-0000010759D04473.jpg

Enter the new stand.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/A09A4ADD-944B-49E0-9224-A525DD25DC6E-680-00000107620FE550.jpg

Guess what. I passes rock bottom. The rebuild is officially in the upward direction.

Now I'm excited.

paddyob

03-12-2013, 03:45 AM

I still never got this is in. But this photo shows you the overflow upgrade.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/59BDF659-08DD-491A-B58A-8E89E80F7BBB-680-00000109E438EF3A.jpg

As you can see, the old box is almost impossible to access with the cross brace. The bigger box will allow access to remove algae or a fish if one gets in.

The Codfather

03-12-2013, 03:56 AM

The new overflow box. Longer to accommodate my hands for cleaning. :razz:

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/716F3A27-3C66-423A-9AAD-B0E15D9B8ECC-1816-000001E5930D0AF0.jpg

Thanks Bob!

No worries.

paddyob

03-30-2013, 10:58 PM

Out with the old.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/59BDF659-08DD-491A-B58A-8E89E80F7BBB-680-00000109E438EF3A.jpg

In with the new!

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/B87F582D-E6FF-412B-AC50-BC5FABAE6DCC-508-000000E94C98767C.jpg

Might even refill the tank tonight!

gregzz4

03-31-2013, 03:25 AM

Nice upgrade Pat

paddyob

03-31-2013, 04:00 AM

Nice upgrade Pat

Thanks to Codfather of course! He made the first one and my upgraded one! The new one will be much nicer for maintenance. A little more skimming too.

paddyob

04-02-2013, 02:50 PM

Shims cut. Will level the stand and reattach plumbing hopefully tonight.

paddyob

04-04-2013, 05:37 PM

I think might try fill her back up tonight!

The Codfather

04-04-2013, 07:55 PM

Less talk, more action.
How's that overflow? Going to work for you?

paddyob

04-04-2013, 07:57 PM

Less talk, more action.
How's that overflow? Going to work for you?

Posted a pic above. Perfect. Can't wait to test it.

paddyob

04-07-2013, 04:51 PM

The fill begins.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/844ED28E-6E7F-4496-9C8F-90026CBE15FE-4129-0000051099011379.jpg

paddyob

04-07-2013, 07:12 PM

Officially filled... AND running!

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/0CCA95F0-7EC5-4098-81CA-968392BE3ED6-4129-0000052A2CF47C41.jpg

paddyob

04-09-2013, 04:09 PM

The new overflow box. Looks good.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/0F2A8932-4CDC-443B-96A0-340A6ADFEA96-5902-00000720934EEF71.jpg

paddyob

04-20-2013, 04:09 AM

Well today marks the first time the tank has seen light since the shut down. The rock is all in. Now to figure out my aquascape.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/C402577D-EE05-4D6B-AFE3-4AE8C35831EA-13556-000012D2ACE4BCE3.jpg

paddyob

05-06-2013, 08:38 PM

First run at the new aquascape. Any thoughts ?

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/9270CF10-44ED-4555-A777-E9A670710834-11105-00000DD8A48BACD7.jpg

Proteus

05-06-2013, 09:02 PM

That looks nice. I have a thing for coves

paddyob

05-06-2013, 10:12 PM

That looks nice. I have a thing for coves

Me too. Lol.

Thanks.

noirsphynx

05-07-2013, 01:49 PM

I like it Pat!

paddyob

05-07-2013, 04:44 PM

I like it Pat!

Thanks.

I think I'll test the parameters today. It's been running for about a month now.

paddyob

05-07-2013, 04:46 PM

A little clearer today.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/4A9FE302-F539-4150-9621-FB6C84ECB7D3-11867-00000E6EB284AF4B.jpg

paddyob

05-24-2013, 05:58 PM

My evergrow d120's LEDs are in. Picking up at the post after work.

paddyob

05-25-2013, 02:14 PM

With new lights, comes the need for a rack. I took a few suggestions, made minor changes and I will "retrofit" my Teklight Stand.

Stay tuned.

Cutting begins. Aluminum.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/E271F9C8-3FC8-4298-AFA2-563A7AF0CDB1-1343-0000020072C62F3E.jpg

paddyob

05-25-2013, 05:17 PM

Lights on!!!

This light looks fantastic!!!

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/05E2888F-1BD4-4D35-8854-97CECBC0E75C-1343-000002121562627E.jpg

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/3BB64A7C-8D79-472E-A315-A22C446B6E29-1343-000002121014F24F.jpg

paddyob

05-25-2013, 06:30 PM

At 50% power

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/FB5F94B3-C7D0-454C-B14A-52295D126FF5-1614-000002280511BE02.jpg

paddyob

06-16-2013, 08:49 PM

Current stock list.

Yellow Tang
Melanurus Wrasse
Orange Back Wrasse
Royal Gramma
OC Clowns (bonded)
Neon Gobies (pair)

RBTA
Green Sinularia
Gorgonian

paddyob

07-04-2013, 02:10 AM

The current dinoflagellate issue

Before shots. From today.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/DF16CCAC-ED6A-4A57-8BC1-A44F9ED601D5-168-000000189F70F4C5.jpg

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/99721EF4-5F56-41B0-9E07-C2FEA7B7EF1A-168-00000018A4765CBC.jpg

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/52F8A86B-4BCF-45E1-82EC-C538DE6710C1-168-00000018AB69BC0E.jpg

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/2A1712B6-B219-4157-8DCE-7ADC2095C85A-168-00000018B1D898C1.jpg

Another thread of mine will document the battle.

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=98919

Hopefully this crap disappears.

paddyob

08-19-2013, 03:59 AM

Progress. Two panels built. All oak. You will see the dowel system I developed for my panels. They pop into holes on the metal tube frame. Very quick to take them off.

I need the trim for them yet. I'll build all the panels first then trim them out, decoratively and to tie the panels together.

The holes for the pegs...

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/E5116D9C-F805-4F3C-8A86-91FB63612152-1094-000001D85A5F4310.jpg

The pegs...

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/85584FFC-C5DB-4EF1-BF1D-DECCB404186E-4756-000004A911283695.jpg

The two completed sections....

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/172F3596-644B-4DAF-A879-D3A976C8B1DC-4756-000004A90AE33AE6.jpg

paddyob

08-21-2013, 03:32 PM

Added some seating.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/521917DD-E09A-468A-9A64-7AE2C61084FD-6097-000007232AE12A2A.jpg

JDigital

08-21-2013, 03:46 PM

I like what you did with the peg design for the stand panels. I've been trying to figure out a good way to cover my sump area. Might have to do something along those lines.

How's the Dinos doing?

paddyob

08-21-2013, 06:12 PM

I like what you did with the peg design for the stand panels. I've been trying to figure out a good way to cover my sump area. Might have to do something along those lines.

How's the Dinos doing?

Thanks. Took some time to figure out how to make the panels. But they are fantastic.

The dinos... Just started attack two. With a higher dosage. From 17/ml every two days to 20ml.

The dinos are turning color to a brighter green. I hope this is a good sign.

paddyob

09-18-2013, 11:17 AM

Stand progress...

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/7782F588-BC98-4B73-B94F-6ED9815E58E0-380-000000616D877BE2_zpsc580af08.jpg

paddyob

10-06-2013, 01:49 AM

The last panel is built. Decorative trim is next.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/56BCC001-43D4-4F3E-ACB5-CD239CFB06DE-11675-0000134C386DDDC3_zps48462859.jpg

paddyob

02-24-2014, 01:03 PM

Well happy to say, after a long year, the Dino's are almost beaten.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/9B3D5E48-A0A3-4EFD-97C9-DBFF01EA3414-2190-000002BB76F1C4D9_zpse6a421c4.jpg

paddyob

02-24-2014, 01:55 PM

October

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/56BCC001-43D4-4F3E-ACB5-CD239CFB06DE-11675-0000134C386DDDC3_zps48462859.jpg

Well happy to say, after a long year, the Dino's are almost beaten.

Today.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/9B3D5E48-A0A3-4EFD-97C9-DBFF01EA3414-2190-000002BB76F1C4D9_zpse6a421c4.jpg

Mostly manual removal... however. I used biological warfare against the dinos.

I had a red slime out break. The first time I removed it, i noticed the dinos reduced. So I let it get way out of control intentionally as I found it was stronger and more resistant than the dinos and choked out their light source. About once a month I siphoned the Slime out and each time the dinos were lessened.

Maybe the slime was a result of dying dinos, but I dont care. It worked and I see a tank in the future again

bignose

02-25-2014, 05:25 PM

Hi Paddy have you though of using a shop vac to clean up those annoying dinosaurs? My kids constantly throw those everywhere and I found when I sucked them up I never seen them again. Shop vacs also work great for slimy messes you don't want to clean up with a rag.

Another alternative would be a wife that forces you to shut down your tank. But that's a whooole different ballpark.

I hope this helps with your problem because I like to help out where I can.

Proteus

02-25-2014, 06:34 PM

bignose

02-26-2014, 01:26 AM

Yeah I'm still kicking around. I'm a single dad now so my children have taken up pretty much all my time. Surprisingly I still have all my equipment and even dried my LR. In the future I would love to do another tank but for now it's just going to be stored. I came to a conclusion not to sell because I have everything, why get rid of it!?

paddyob

02-26-2014, 01:37 AM

Jason your Alive!!!!

A tank in the future perhaps?

Yeah I'm still kicking around. I'm a single dad now so my children have taken up pretty much all my time. Surprisingly I still have all my equipment and even dried my LR. In the future I would love to do another tank but for now it's just going to be stored. I came to a conclusion not to sell because I have everything, why get rid of it!?

If you two are going to hug, it will totally cheapen my high quality thread. :twised:

Proteus

02-26-2014, 01:57 AM

If you two are going to hug, it will totally cheapen my high quality thread. :twised:

Lol. Not quite there yet

bignose

02-26-2014, 02:00 PM

hey now pat, I came to hug you... I mean uh. Your fish tank will come back I remember when it was amazing. You can take care of your tanks, I know first hand your ethics.

paddyob

02-26-2014, 02:11 PM

hey now pat, I came to hug you... I mean uh. Your fish tank will come back I remember when it was amazing. You can take care of your tanks, I know first hand your ethics.

It's at 95%. Not sure if the remaining algae is Dino or if its actually hair. No bubbles. No stringy ****e. No slime. Just skinny hairy stuff.

paddyob

02-28-2014, 05:29 PM

I'm beginning to add frags. I believe my situation to be under control.

Watermelons from MarkoD.

He has some super nice frags. Really nice indeed. Ill be back once I know how zoas will do under my Evergrow D120s.

Bad iPhone pic.

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu253/paddyob/788A6DBB-3EDD-405E-B7D1-CF21E69E098D-1643-0000024CE9C3D267_zps25babdb7.jpg