90G Upgrade Project

[Vitaminz]

So Got a free 90g custom tank from a friend of mine, and finally got around to setting it up. Transfered all my livestock, corals and live rock from the 50g tank at my work. Also purchase 25lb of base rock to add to the take as well. So here are the pictures from about 1 week after the setup and transfer:

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[Vitaminz]

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[The Grizz]

Looks good Jeff, don't you just love the look of a freshly set-up tank, so clean and crisp.

[Vitaminz]

Looks good Jeff, don't you just love the look of a freshly set-up tank, so clean and crisp.

Heya Greg, I do love the look of a new setup, expect the new tank syndrome... Still not sure about leaving the back of the tank unpainted....Think I might be kicking my sell in the butt for not doing it, but the wife wanted it bare....that's what she said right??? lmao

Jeff

[reefledlighting]

looks very nice

[lastlight]

A damsel's paradise it seems! So rare to see anyone with a sergeant major. always loved watching them in mexico.

[Vitaminz]

A damsel's paradise it seems! So rare to see anyone with a sergeant major. always loved watching them in mexico.

The wife seems to like them for some reason, she keeps on buying them....oh well what can you do, she wants to spend money on the tank, who am I to stop her? lol

[lapdog2020]

Hey my old tank looks great I love what you did great job buddy I hope that you enjoy that tank as much as I did later

[Vitaminz]

So it has been a while since I have updated anything on this tank...Well you know how it goes, you get busy with work and it falls to the background. Well time for some updated pictures!!!

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[Vitaminz]

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[fishytime]

holy coraline algae Batman......that is one purple tank:biggrin:

[Vitaminz]

holy coraline algae Batman......that is one purple tank:biggrin:

I know eh??? lol, it started booming when I switch the MH bulbs over to the ebay 20k bulbs...Now it won't stop...should I be worried?

Jeff

[hillegom]

Good looking tank
What kind of coral is that encrusting one, back middle? I have one similar. Hardy one thats for sure.

[philg3]

holy coraline algae Batman......that is one purple tank:biggrin:


Hahahahaha I almost wrote the exact same thing until i scrolled down to read the last few posts. :mrgreen:

[Vitaminz]

Hahahahaha I almost wrote the exact same thing until i scrolled down to read the last few posts. :mrgreen:

If it is the one I think you are talking about, it is an encrusting green monti. I got it from Reefwars when he shut down one of his takes, and I think it originally Codfathers.... If that is the case, it has been encrusting for a while.

Jeff

[Vitaminz]

Was actually considering breaking the rock that it is encrusing, in order to free up some real estate in my tank...hummmm....decisions...decisions..decisions lol

[Vitaminz]

So it has been a weee bit since the last update. So I have finally hitched on the LED wagon and got a wicked deal on 2 LED lights. So I took down my 2x250MH and 2 T5 light and started in on mounting the LED so that it hangs. Had to re-wire the LED fixtures as the cords were a little frayed, not a big deal, fixed in an hour and 2 beers. They have been up and running over my tank since Friday, no bleaching or anything, so think it may be safe to put the old light up on the buy and sell section soon. Also installed some remote control RGB LED moon lights into the canopy. Now onto the picture:

LED Lights:
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Tank Photo's:

With just the Blue's on:
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With just the White's on:
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Both on:
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Random Shots:
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[Vitaminz]

Tank Update 6/27/2012- Just pictures, nothing really has changed...

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[chris88]

how have your sps corals responded to you leds?

[Vitaminz]

how have your sps corals responded to you leds?

All my SPS except for the Monti, all hated the LED and died.... They seem to do fine with the softies...So want my old light back...

Jeff

[Vitaminz]

So I decided instead of suspending my lights above the tank, That I would create a shelf for the units to sit on. Also added 2 Ecoray 60D to the Unbranded China LED Fixtures. Still have to do some cable management, so excuse the messy cords. Did this last night, so it was pretty late, when I was done.

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[badfish!]

I've got 2 of the ecoray 60D's on my 90, how high do you have yours? It looks like they may not be high enough? I think mine are hanging about 17" above the top of my tank and I have one purple valida thats still alive, most of my other stuff hasnt survived (could be other reasons) but my softies love it. I've seen the lights mounted higher on other peoples tanks.

[Vitaminz]

From what I read, these Ecorays are suppose to be at least 3' above the tank, they are commercial lights. Mine are about 2' off the tank...I could be wrong. Most of my corals died when I put it too close, most of them seem happy with where it is at now. Only time will tell.

[badfish!]

Yeah, I'd like to get mine higher, but they are at the roof right now. Another reefer suggested getting some sort of plastic sheeting (like the ones covering florescent lighting) to try to "dim" the light, I've got a sheet at home, I just need to cut it and put it on the lights. I like the idea of lower energy and not having to replace bulbs, but I'm not entirely sure if I'm sold on these lights...

[Vitaminz]

Not totally sold on LED either...My MH setup before could grow anything, but now it seems like a struggle just to get things to survive, let alone grow....

[badfish!]

I've got the maxspect mazzara, and I like it better than the ecoray. I think the dimmable ecorays would be better

[Vitaminz]

Where did you get the maxspect mazzara from and how much did you pay, if you don't mind me asking?

[Vitaminz]

Tank Update- 12-18-2012

After battling a tank crash due to a heater sticking on all the time, it is finally back on the road to recovery. Here are some new Panoramic pictures taken with my phone:

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[Vitaminz]

So the tank is finally back at where I want it to be and looked good. Took a couple pics with my phone for sharing. Will update photos when I go home tonight with the DSLR

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[reefwars]

dude cant believe you still got that montipora shes over 10yrs old!!

looking good manz!!

[Vitaminz]

dude cant believe you still got that montipora shes over 10yrs old!!

looking good manz!!

That bloody thing has tried to die on my like 4 times...mutter butter... Turned completely white over night, then slowly come back, just to do the same thing again... I have sworn and cured that coral so many nights...lol

Finally have it stable, and growing!

You see all your frags are thriving? lol

Jeff

[The Codfather]

Jeff,
If you ever sell that rock, you better give me first shot.
I've regretted selling that so many times, that was my first
coral.
Good to see it still going strong(ish) after so many years.
Bob

[Vitaminz]

Jeff,
If you ever sell that rock, you better give me first shot.
I've regretted selling that so many times, that was my first
coral.
Good to see it still going strong(ish) after so many years.
Bob

Dont Worry buddy, Still have the original message you sent to me way back when, so that you would always have first dibs on it!

Jeff

[kien]

wow, you sure like them damsels don't you :-) Tank is looking good!

[Vitaminz]

wow, you sure like them damsels don't you :-) Tank is looking good!

The kids are the ones that love the damsels...Mutter butter...I am more into this for the corals, then the fish to be honest. And even more surprising it is a very calm tank, not much aggression at all.

Jeff

[Vitaminz]

So it comes with a heavy heart, that due to recent circumstances, I will be leaving this hobby. I will be taking an inventory tonight and posting stuff on the buy sell forums. Codfather, don't worry you will get first dibs on your coral, like I promised! lol

To everybody that I have meet in this hobby it has been great, learned alot and hope to be back one day soon!

Jeff

[The Codfather]

That sucks Jeff, sorry to hear. Would have prefered to get this coral back for another reason.
Let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Bob

[lapdog2020]

That sucks Jeff, sorry to hear. Would have prefered to get this coral back for another reason.
Let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Bob


Ya really. Sorry to here your getting out of the hobby dude.


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