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LostMind
12-13-2003, 08:08 AM
http://www.mentalprodigy.com/urchinjizz/fulltank1.jpg

So, the pic size is a bit large... and emptyminds camera likes to paint everything BLUE...

You can see the only spots of hair algea in the tank are on the spray bars in the back. So I am pretty happy... except for the diatoms that keep appearing on the sand... and the lack of corals in the tank (mostly because I am being picky about what I put in the tank).

I would love some feedback on the rock structure... I am not sure I like it yet... its lacking something somehow.

Specs:

* 2 x 250W MH (upgrading to venkiw 400's, just waiting for them to arrive in the mail).
* 2 x 55?W actinics
* 120 Gallon tank - 48" x 24" x 24"
* 75 Gallon oceanic sump (over half full at all times - maybe 40 gallons)
* AquaC EV 180 skimmer
* CPR overflow (hate it)
* 2 maxijet 1200's on a wavemaker powerstrip (3rd maxijet is in the QT tank)
* 2 hagen powerhead filters in the sump running carbon and filter media (media changed weekly)
* 3 velocity T4 pumps, 1 for closed loop using the scwd and two spraybars, 1 return thru another scwd, 1 return thru a T
* 150lbs LR
* 4" sandbed
* amm, trites & trates @ 0, Calcium 420, DKH @ 13, PH 7.7-7.9
* Use kalk for top off every night (about 3 gallons) and top off 1-2gallons RO/DI in the morning

Livestock:

Lawnmower blennie
Purple tang
1 green chromis (because I cant catch him)
2 clown fish from wendell
2 cleaner shrimp (mean buggers)
1 tuxedo urchin
1 diadema urchin
1 fighting conch
2 cowries
crapload of snails, cerith, nass., stomatella (the ones that survived the shrimp massacre) astrea and a few trochus. All my margarita's died.

1 pink w/purple polyps monti cap.
1 pink birdsnest frag
1 green birdsnest frag
1 pink acro
1 yellowish sps (forget the name)
1 tan/blue/green acro
1 blue tip staghorn from shao
1 purple tipped monti digitata
1 yellow/green monti digitat
1 frogspawn from samw
bunch of assorted zoo's from canadianreef.com

Tank is only 6 months old or so.

Funny thing is, I am already planning a larger setup in the basement (when emptymind vacates the basement - no pressure buddy! :mrgreen: ) and this tank hasnt even matured yet... oh well, could be addicted to a worse hobby... :)

Samw
12-13-2003, 08:37 AM
Awesome. I like the rockwork. I wish I had a 120 and a 75 sump to work with. :smile: I'd have some serious corals and fish in there then. What kind of lighting? You need to add some white.

LostMind
12-13-2003, 04:39 PM
Thanks Samw.

Actually, the tank doesnt look nearly that blue in person - emptymind's camera just likes to make it look really blue.

I also edited the message to include my lighting...

That frogspawn in there is from your tank :)

EmilyB
12-13-2003, 07:41 PM
Nice lost :biggrin: Hey, I recognize that shrimp :razz:

EmptyMind
12-14-2003, 06:36 AM
Thanks Samw.

Actually, the tank doesnt look nearly that blue in person - emptymind's camera just likes to make it look really blue.

I also edited the message to include my lighting...

That frogspawn in there is from your tank :)

Uhhh. yeah.. also note that the pic was taken under ONLY actinics.. which makes it REALLY REALLY blue.. :)

Samw
12-14-2003, 06:59 AM
That explains it. That's how my pics turn out under actinics as well.

LostMind
12-14-2003, 07:09 AM
Was that only actinic? hmmm, I thought it was full lights since we were taking pics of the tuxedo spawning...? Or did we just notice the tuxedo spawning with only the actinic on?

Either way, your cam makes my tank look blue without actinics even :)

BCOrchidGuy
12-21-2003, 05:49 AM
lol that would explain the blue but WOW it's a great tank, I've got a 90 but would love the 120, such a nice tank. I really like the rock work too. You should be proud of the tank, you've done a great job (your photographer does good work too)

Doug

LostMind
12-21-2003, 07:58 AM
Thanks Doug.

Can you believe I am already planning an upgrade? :)

Emptymind is currently renting my basement. Since he just had his baby girl, he is probably moving in the next half year or so... so I have lotsa time to plan my upgrade and move to the basement... at least 180G. My girl thinks I am nuts since the current tank isnt even filled out yet :)

LostMind
12-21-2003, 07:59 AM
And, that rockwork took about 3 weeks of constant tweaking to get it right. I also had to use that JL epoxy stick to ensure sturdiness.

I am a little proud of the rockwork, but there are a few flaws in the system right now...

props
12-28-2003, 05:03 AM
Thanks Doug.

Can you believe I am already planning an upgrade? :)

Emptymind is currently renting my basement. Since he just had his baby girl, he is probably moving in the next half year or so... so I have lotsa time to plan my upgrade and move to the basement... at least 180G. My girl thinks I am nuts since the current tank isnt even filled out yet :)

heheh nice tank
love the rockwork
so can i get first dib when u get a bigger tank?heheheheh

LostMind
12-28-2003, 06:07 AM
I'm gonna use this tank as my sump :)

The good news is, my girlfriend requested I put a small tank in the living room when I move the big tank downstairs because she wants to have her "nemo's" in the living room with her.

So, I get to have two tanks now :)

Gujustud
06-29-2004, 05:41 AM
So I've had a chance to see Shane's tank a few times now, but I finally got around to taking my camera. Those pictures above don't do justice on what his tank looks like, so hopefully these updated pictures will:

The most magnificant sight! Both clowns, hosted in his zoo's! Can you see the second one on the left?
http://www.ditchmond.com/images/aqua/shane00.jpg

Peekaboo
http://www.ditchmond.com/images/aqua/shane01.jpg

Plate Coral
http://www.ditchmond.com/images/aqua/shane02.jpg

Clam
http://www.ditchmond.com/images/aqua/shane03.jpg

http://www.ditchmond.com/images/aqua/shane04.jpg

http://www.ditchmond.com/images/aqua/shane05.jpg

http://www.ditchmond.com/images/aqua/shane06.jpg

http://www.ditchmond.com/images/aqua/shane07.jpg

Full Tank Shot. It was a little hard to get one with the reflection from the window.
http://www.ditchmond.com/images/aqua/shane08.jpg

http://www.ditchmond.com/images/aqua/shane09.jpg

http://www.ditchmond.com/images/aqua/shane10.jpg

I didn't name the rest, because I don't know much about SPS yet.

LostMind
06-29-2004, 05:49 AM
Thanks Amish!

Now, for anyone looking at this thread - any tips for me on how to get the last of the floaties out of my water?

I run two powerhead filters with pads changed every 3 days and I run carbon in them as well (also changed every 3 days).

I have my aqua c ev 180 pullin out some good gunk, about a cup or perhaps more per day.

But I still have tons of floaties :(

What am I doin wrong?

danny zubot
07-12-2004, 02:37 PM
Just thought I'd give my two cents on the rock formation. I think an archway clear over the top from the left mound to the right would complete your tank. Looks good though!

jojoseb
07-19-2004, 03:22 AM
That is an absolutely fantastic set of pictures! What a beautiful tank!

Thanks! :biggrin: :exclaim:

As for the other member's question about the floaties, I have a removable polishing filter I use when things need a bit of a tidy. It has made the water sparkle! I jusy hang it for a day or so and pull it off when it's done!

A Regent AquaSport 200 ($95)

Fish
07-19-2004, 05:39 PM
That is an awsome tank. When you added the scwd to your system what did you estimate/observe it added to your total head pressure. I'm just trying to figure out what to expect as far as losses.
Thanks,

- Chad