Rice Reef's 120 SPS Reef Tank

[Aquattro]

Unless the crack made him buy all those frags ...


Hmmm. I wonder..

[Rice Reef]

Wow!! A handful of twigs is an understatement :biggrin: More like bucket full of twigs and some!

Haha... U got me... There is a method to the madness. Will share more details later this yr. :biggrin:
+1
Could be worse - could be a crack habit instead :rolleyes:
Unless the crack made him buy all those frags ...

Lookin' good Wayner

Haha.... Unfortunately, nothing forced me to buy them. It does seem like I am becoming a collector ( psst, Brad.... Can you change the title to collector instead of hoarder?) :mrgreen:

Hmmm. I wonder..

Brad got me started.... His fault...

[Rice Reef]

New clams from Canada Corals...
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/April%2018%202014%20Clams%20pics/N98A8556_zps5cec2c7c.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/April%2018%202014%20Clams%20pics/N98A8556_zps5cec2c7c.jpg.html)
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/April%2018%202014%20Clams%20pics/N98A8541_zpsf926a507.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/April%2018%202014%20Clams%20pics/N98A8541_zpsf926a507.jpg.html)

A new FTS
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/April%2018%202014%20Clams%20pics/N98A8537_zps4ec1df49.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/April%2018%202014%20Clams%20pics/N98A8537_zps4ec1df49.jpg.html)

[Bblinks]

Always impressed every time I look at the tank. Tank is filling in nicely buddy!

[typezero]

Dat rim on the jedi mind tricks doe!!!!!!

[Wheelman76]

Tanks looking great Wayne!!!

[Rice Reef]

Always impressed every time I look at the tank. Tank is filling in nicely buddy!

Thanks Rich! I am waiting so patiently for your new build... When is it happening?

Dat rim on the jedi mind tricks doe!!!!!!

It is! I got it from MJC! :biggrin::wink:

Tanks looking great Wayne!!!

Thanks Jesse! Still have work in front of me before I am satisfy though.

[Rice Reef]

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http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Apr%2021%202014%20macro%20pics/N98A8630_zpsb14bd99a.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Apr%2021%202014%20macro%20pics/N98A8630_zpsb14bd99a.jpg.html)
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Apr%2021%202014%20macro%20pics/N98A8634_zps756958b9.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Apr%2021%202014%20macro%20pics/N98A8634_zps756958b9.jpg.html)

Hope you like them. :biggrin:

[benzzz]

Wow, some really sweet shots. Everything looks amazing. Thanks for sharing

[gqlmao]

Wow, I just realized how much flow this tank has. Everything looking slick, can't wait till it all grows out ...You might have to open a frag shop after :lol:

[Rice Reef]

Wow, some really sweet shots. Everything looks amazing. Thanks for sharing

Wow, I just realized how much flow this tank has. Everything looking slick, can't wait till it all grows out ...You might have to open a frag shop after :lol:

Thanks guys!

[Rice Reef]

Not much to update.... My routine maintenance is pretty simple now... Feed the fish and biweekly water changes.

Just sharing a few new macro pics...

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/June%208%202014%20Macro/N98A8734_zpsab4b1b40.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/June%208%202014%20Macro/N98A8734_zpsab4b1b40.jpg.html)
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/June%208%202014%20Macro/N98A8733_zpsed1c5dad.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/June%208%202014%20Macro/N98A8733_zpsed1c5dad.jpg.html)
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http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/June%208%202014%20Macro/N98A8732_zpsb892f34d.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/June%208%202014%20Macro/N98A8732_zpsb892f34d.jpg.html)
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[kien]

*drool*

I'm planning a trip to Vic this fall. *hint*hint* wink*wink*nudge*nudge*

Great shots as usual!

[Rice Reef]

Thanks, Kien! You're welcome to come over anytime! Let us know when u are planning the trip! :biggrin:

[Zoaelite]

Dos shots... dat aperture... dems tentacles.

Aliens.

[Rice Reef]

Just sharing some new top down pics of some of my favorite corals...

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/June%2021%202014%20coral%20pics/N98A8774_zpsbd791d83.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/June%2021%202014%20coral%20pics/N98A8774_zpsbd791d83.jpg.html)

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http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/June%2021%202014%20coral%20pics/N98A8770_zpsac4491ee.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/June%2021%202014%20coral%20pics/N98A8770_zpsac4491ee.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/June%2021%202014%20coral%20pics/N98A8768_zpsbb644913.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/June%2021%202014%20coral%20pics/N98A8768_zpsbb644913.jpg.html)

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[Bill@IA]

Very Nice!!!

[Rice Reef]

Very Nice!!!


Thanks, Bill! The wolverine is doing well and the others are taking a bit longer to colour up. Can't wait for you to upload The new stuff.... Us on the island are waiting patiently. :biggrin:

[Dreadful]

i have to ask haha.. what kind of camera are you using to take your pics?

i have a nokia lumia 1020 which has 42MP and i cant get anything zoomed that crystal clear..

you must be using something professional :0

PS: beautiful corals dude

[Rice Reef]

i have to ask haha.. what kind of camera are you using to take your pics?

i have a nokia lumia 1020 which has 42MP and i cant get anything zoomed that crystal clear..

you must be using something professional :0

PS: beautiful corals dude

Thanks. I'm using a canon 5d mk3. I think you can get great pics with your camera as well. I use a top down viewer and whenever possible use a tripod. Also lots of practice too! Hope that helps

[Proteus]

Looking fantastic

[Rice Reef]

Looking fantastic

Thanks! Appreciate the support and kind words!

[Rice Reef]

Just a few new pics and I will start it off with a new FTS.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Aug%203%202014/IMG_0009_zps23a58465.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Aug%203%202014/IMG_0011_zps297e0f1c.jpg

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http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Aug%203%202014/IMG_0018_zps0a281e8a.jpg

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http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Aug%203%202014/IMG_0027_zpsb94fc787.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Aug%203%202014/IMG_0029_zpsdffbb28a.jpg

[Wheelman76]

Wow!!! Looks amazing Wayne

[Tn23]

amazing! Tank looks great! Love the clams :)

[gregzz4]

Awesome Wayner

[Snappy]

Impressive Wayne, nice pics! The tank looks terrific.

[Rice Reef]

amazing! Tank looks great! Love the clams :)

Awesome Wayner

Wow!!! Looks amazing Wayne

Thanks, guys!

[Rice Reef]

Impressive Wayne, nice pics! The tank looks terrific.

Hey Greg, thanks! I'm gonna have to make a trip to see your tank in person soon!

:biggrin:

[Rice Reef]

Not much to post for the end if Aug however, I do want to share one of my favorite deep water acro progress pics...

This was back in Oct 2013...
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Oct%2014%202013/_-9_zps4da893aa.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Oct%2014%202013/_-9_zps4da893aa.jpg.html)

And the same ( on the right) in mid Aug 2014...
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Aug%2017%202014%20random%20coral%20pics/N98A8906_zpse9491a2d.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Aug%2017%202014%20random%20coral%20pics/N98A8906_zpse9491a2d.jpg.html)

[Rice Reef]

With many of the frags surviving the 1yr mark, I have taken pics of my favorite pieces...

SSC
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/th_N98A9179_zpsb85fa079.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/N98A9179_zpsb85fa079.jpg.html)

RR Diablo
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/th_N98A9122_zps165a95b8.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/N98A9122_zps165a95b8.jpg.html)

Blue Acro
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/th_N98A9181_zps386809b2.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/N98A9181_zps386809b2.jpg.html)

RR Pink Floyd (still colouring up)
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/th_N98A9172_zpsdc23b1b4.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/N98A9172_zpsdc23b1b4.jpg.html)

RR Grape Crush (new piece)
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/th_N98A9170_zps4050274f.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/N98A9170_zps4050274f.jpg.html)

RR Poison Ivy
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/th_N98A9165_zps059fae46.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/N98A9165_zps059fae46.jpg.html)

Acan collection
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/th_N98A9155_zps8b8c8b52.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/N98A9155_zps8b8c8b52.jpg.html)

Clams
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/th_N98A9148_zpsc9a8a144.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/N98A9148_zpsc9a8a144.jpg.html)

Superman Encrusting Monti
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/th_N98A9143_zps61e631ae.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/N98A9143_zps61e631ae.jpg.html)

Some kinda Dragon
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/th_N98A9142_zps1746613d.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/N98A9142_zps1746613d.jpg.html)

Purple Dragon
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/th_N98A9151_zpse2cff46f.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/N98A9151_zpse2cff46f.jpg.html)

Red Dragon
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/th_N98A9141_zps18e6d191.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/N98A9141_zps18e6d191.jpg.html)

Idaho Grape
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/th_N98A9136_zps71218fb4.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/N98A9136_zps71218fb4.jpg.html)

DV Ultimate Bonsai
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/th_N98A9132_zps018f7b90.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/N98A9132_zps018f7b90.jpg.html)

ORA PB 1
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/th_N98A9130_zpsa79bb561.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/N98A9130_zpsa79bb561.jpg.html)

Blue Tenius
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/th_N98A9128_zps142b9dca.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/N98A9128_zps142b9dca.jpg.html)

Palmers Blue Milli
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/th_N98A9114_zps738005ab.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/N98A9114_zps738005ab.jpg.html)

Forest Fire Digi
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/th_N98A9110_zpsba1dde54.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/N98A9110_zpsba1dde54.jpg.html)

Tubbs Pink Jade
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/th_N98A9094_zpsd09938f6.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/N98A9094_zpsd09938f6.jpg.html)

DV Northern Delight
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/th_N98A9091_zps06ef90e4.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/N98A9091_zps06ef90e4.jpg.html)

RR Purple Monster
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/th_N98A9090_zps77a6858a.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/N98A9090_zps77a6858a.jpg.html)

ORA Red Planet
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/th_N98A9085_zps5f6c124b.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/N98A9085_zps5f6c124b.jpg.html)

ORA PB 2
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/th_N98A9067_zps7b8510a8.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/N98A9067_zps7b8510a8.jpg.html)

RR Wolverine
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/th_N98A9066_zpsb7a23f17.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/N98A9066_zpsb7a23f17.jpg.html)

Blue Stag
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/th_N98A9058_zpse00887ab.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/N98A9058_zpse00887ab.jpg.html)

Teal Deep Water Acro
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/th_N98A9057_zps6f3f4a5f.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/N98A9057_zps6f3f4a5f.jpg.html)

Sky Blue Nana
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/th_N98A9051_zps6db89840.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/N98A9051_zps6db89840.jpg.html)

Pink Milli
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/th_N98A9047_zpsef031a03.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/N98A9047_zpsef031a03.jpg.html)

DV Limeade
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/th_N98A9046_zps25776019.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/N98A9046_zps25776019.jpg.html)

There are more pics and can be found at this link...
http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/library/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics

Thanks for lookikng and hope you like them as well.

[Proteus]

Wow Wayne your pics are amazing. Def a favorite tank journal

[mikepclo]

Drooling!!!

[Tn23]

Drooling!!!

All wet already.... how does he get those colors?!?!

Sent from my SGH-I317M using Tapatalk

[Bugger]

Its an awesome collection

[kien]

so pretty! Looking great Wayne! Thanks for sharing.

[Bblinks]

I want one of everything once the new tank is up.....:wink:

Tank is looking amazing Wayner, I think it is in line for the TOTQ!!!!:smilecol:

[Aquattro]

Tank is looking amazing Wayner, I think it is in line for the TOTQ!!!!:smilecol:

I'm thinking another year for that :)

[Bblinks]

Maybe I'll beat him to it. Got my new tank on order my friend, soon...my precious...:mrgreen:

[Aquattro]

Maybe I'll beat him to it. Got my new tank on order my friend, soon...my precious...:mrgreen:

Maybe. Except I'm in the running this time too :)

[Rice Reef]

Wow Wayne your pics are amazing. Def a favorite tank journal

Thank you!

Drooling!!!

For what? I hope my tank can look half as nice as yours! :)

All wet already.... how does he get those colors?!?!

Thanks! I'm using soya sauce and soya milk. Just kidn. :)

Sent from my SGH-I317M using Tapatalk

[Rice Reef]

Its an awesome collection

so pretty! Looking great Wayne! Thanks for sharing.

I want one of everything once the new tank is up.....:wink:

Tank is looking amazing Wayner, I think it is in line for the TOTQ!!!!:smilecol:

Thanks, guys! I am hoping my tank will be able to survive the second yr... Right now I have some difficult choices to make... Need to start weeding out what I want to keep and not.

[Rice Reef]

Maybe. Except I'm in the running this time too :)

Brads tank is gonna be awesome! His tank is also my insurance for several pieces. :)

[Proteus]

Thanks, guys! I am hoping my tank will be able to survive the second yr... Right now I have some difficult choices to make... Need to start weeding out what I want to keep and not.

I'm at the airport awaiting the pieces you don't want. :-P

[freezetyle]

Thanks, guys! I am hoping my tank will be able to survive the second yr... Right now I have some difficult choices to make... Need to start weeding out what I want to keep and not.


good luck my friend!

[Snappy]

You have some sweet stuff in that reef Wayne!

[Rice Reef]

You have some sweet stuff in that reef Wayne!

Greg, thanks! I think the next twelve months will be the most interesting months and I am certainly looking forward to it. :biggrin:


Here is a short video update of my tank.... All corals started as frags... (Ps. U can watch it in 1080).

http://youtu.be/yVHDloWTV98

[Rice Reef]

Summer has been good and the same can be said for coral growth in the tank and with growth at this rate I am not certain if dosing will be able to keep. Within the last four weeks I have noticed steady decline in Alk from 8 to 6.1. I've just made a fresh batch tonight and I will be increasing the Alk dosing rate to 24 x 24ml. Once I have used up my supply of Calcium Chloride I will be setting up the CA reactor.

So here is the FTS...
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9502_zpseea7882d.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9502_zpseea7882d.jpg.html)
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9503_zpsf1d8df19.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9503_zpsf1d8df19.jpg.html)
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9504_zps0394851b.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9504_zps0394851b.jpg.html)
reflections...
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9496_zps8212b3c6.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9496_zps8212b3c6.jpg.html)
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9495_zpsaa639d2e.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9495_zpsaa639d2e.jpg.html)
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9493_zps47fc10f4.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9493_zps47fc10f4.jpg.html)
random top down pics...
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9480_zps4432b9cb.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9480_zps4432b9cb.jpg.html)
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9479_zps7cd41a92.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9479_zps7cd41a92.jpg.html)
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9459_zpsab18d299.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9459_zpsab18d299.jpg.html)
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9458_zps373a4c94.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9458_zps373a4c94.jpg.html)
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9455_zps43e719b3.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9455_zps43e719b3.jpg.html)
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9452_zps9572ef8e.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9452_zps9572ef8e.jpg.html)
random frags on rack
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9436_zps653fadf2.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9436_zps653fadf2.jpg.html)
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9485_zpsaae8ecc3.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9485_zpsaae8ecc3.jpg.html)
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9484_zps53f102d3.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9484_zps53f102d3.jpg.html)
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9468_zps145a164b.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9468_zps145a164b.jpg.html)
A few up close and personal shots...
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9457_zps581931a5.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9457_zps581931a5.jpg.html)
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9450_zps79d5e575.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9450_zps79d5e575.jpg.html)
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9447_zpse0bd7fae.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9447_zpse0bd7fae.jpg.html)
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9446_zps1ffb8b4f.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9446_zps1ffb8b4f.jpg.html)
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9445_zpsbb7aef0a.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9445_zpsbb7aef0a.jpg.html)
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9443_zpsa86b394c.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9443_zpsa86b394c.jpg.html)
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9436a_zpsf3e70c2a.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9436a_zpsf3e70c2a.jpg.html)
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9483_zpsab335d17.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9483_zpsab335d17.jpg.html)
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9476_zps6a132528.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9476_zps6a132528.jpg.html)
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9470_zps925ab512.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9470_zps925ab512.jpg.html)
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9456_zps6afa3a37.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2030%202014%20tank%20update%20and%20top%20dow ns/N98A9456_zps6afa3a37.jpg.html)
That's all for now... Thanks for looking and the next update will be in November.

[don.ald]

Wayne, looking great as usual.
R.

[Slyguy00]

Dammm that looks crazy!

[Wheelman76]

Looking great Wayne, wow thats some serious growth , that's almost a gallon of alk a week.

[gregzz4]

Holee crap that's looking spectacular Wayne

What's it now, about 14 months since your AEFW reset ?

Are you seriously dosing over a half litre a day of Alk ????

[apexifd]

which on is the wolverine?

[Rice Reef]

Wayne, looking great as usual.
R.

Dammm that looks crazy!

Thanks, guys!

[Rice Reef]

Looking great Wayne, wow thats some serious growth , that's almost a gallon of alk a week.

I've just recalibrated the Alk. It's back up to 8 range. Will keep an eye on it and should be setting up the Ca Reactor soon. That should keep things steady.

Holee crap that's looking spectacular Wayne

What's it now, about 14 months since your AEFW reset ?

Are you seriously dosing over a half litre a day of Alk ????

Sounds about right, Greg! Time to weed a few out and then I'll be leaving it alone. ��
Don't know if I am dosing 1/2 litre per day but I am filling that 5 litre container but much sooner than before.
which on is the wolverine?

yeah, which is the wolverine? Not buying the Reef Raft hype anymore. I find the mariculture corals are not any different, a lot nicer and a lot less expensive. Anyways, I don't see many pics other than the stock Reef Raft pics and having a few I am not impressed. There should be a disclaimer saying that the coral may look different in low nutrient tanks etc... A lot of hype wanting to buy but then you don't hear anything else after...

[Aquattro]

Agreed Wayne. The RR pieces I see outside of their posts are less than impressive. Way nicer stuff available at way better prices. I would say in your tank alone, you have 40 pieces that are nicer than the RR pieces. We should see what some of them do under Radiums :)

[Rice Reef]

May be I should wait for another 4-6 months to see how they react to the new lights first. To be fair I find the no name Reef raft pieces more exciting than the ones with the hype.... Seriously.... Ultimate crapmthis and that for $500... Not for me. Am I cheap in not wanting to spend the money, no. Those that know me and sponsored vendors know I will spend the money. I am just tired of bring suckered in with these colored saturated pics. You can see how mine have turned out in my journal and you be the judge. Again google the hyped pieces and you do not see any other than vendor reef raft related pics.

[Rice Reef]

Got myself an early Xmas present this year... Thanks to Mike I have swapped out the mitras for a ATI hybrid. Man, I do love the new lights! Seeing colours on corals that I never new existed!

Anyways, here is a new FTS with the Hybrids...


http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Oct%2019%202014%20ATI%20Hybrids%20macro%20and%20FT S/N98A9593_zps3945821b.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Oct%2019%202014%20ATI%20Hybrids%20macro%20and%20FT S/N98A9593_zps3945821b.jpg.html)

And a few random coral shots...

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Oct%2019%202014%20ATI%20Hybrids%20macro%20and%20FT S/N98A9546_zps81c56ed6.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Oct%2019%202014%20ATI%20Hybrids%20macro%20and%20FT S/N98A9546_zps81c56ed6.jpg.html)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Oct%2019%202014%20ATI%20Hybrids%20macro%20and%20FT S/N98A9537_zpsb69d06b7.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Oct%2019%202014%20ATI%20Hybrids%20macro%20and%20FT S/N98A9537_zpsb69d06b7.jpg.html)
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Oct%2019%202014%20ATI%20Hybrids%20macro%20and%20FT S/N98A9534_zpsb04c1c4e.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Oct%2019%202014%20ATI%20Hybrids%20macro%20and%20FT S/N98A9534_zpsb04c1c4e.jpg.html)
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Oct%2019%202014%20ATI%20Hybrids%20macro%20and%20FT S/N98A9527_zpsff04a7a4.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Oct%2019%202014%20ATI%20Hybrids%20macro%20and%20FT S/N98A9527_zpsff04a7a4.jpg.html)
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Oct%2019%202014%20ATI%20Hybrids%20macro%20and%20FT S/N98A9532_zpseab4bb55.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Oct%2019%202014%20ATI%20Hybrids%20macro%20and%20FT S/N98A9532_zpseab4bb55.jpg.html)
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Oct%2019%202014%20ATI%20Hybrids%20macro%20and%20FT S/N98A9509_zps3c1de31d.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Oct%2019%202014%20ATI%20Hybrids%20macro%20and%20FT S/N98A9509_zps3c1de31d.jpg.html)

[Bill@IA]

Welcome to the ATI/LED Hybrid club, Wayne. It just gets better from here. :biggrin:

[mikepclo]

Glad your loving them Wayne! Please keep us updated why they are better than Mitras :wink:

[xenon]

I am surprised that you ditched the GHL Mitras. You were having more success with them than anyone else I have ever seen.

It will be interesting to see the changes in coloration. :mrgreen:

[Bblinks]

Nice switch Wayne! Tank is looking better than ever!

[Rice Reef]

Welcome to the ATI/LED Hybrid club, Wayne. It just gets better from here. :biggrin:

Thanks, Bill! One week in and loving it!
Glad your loving them Wayne! Please keep us updated why they are better than Mitras :wink:

Mike, ever since seeing your tank a few mths ago and could not stop thinking about these lights. It was a no brainer.

[Rice Reef]

I am surprised that you ditched the GHL Mitras. You were having more success with them than anyone else I have ever seen.

It will be interesting to see the changes in coloration. :mrgreen:

I almost didn't to be honest... There was another Mitras on sale here on Canreef a couple weeks ago... I wanted another one for the centre of the tank... Haven't heard back from the seller.... Did me a huge favor. just 7 days in and I am noticing a few positive changes already. :biggrin:

Nice switch Wayne! Tank is looking better than ever!

Rich, thank you for your support! I'm looking forward to your new build soon and next time you come over to the island don't forget to bring your clippers.:biggrin:

[Rice Reef]

One week update: noticing more new colors that had been washed out under the LEDs. The red planet in the middle had generally been a slow grower... Not anymore. The same can be said for the shortcake and the blue tenius.

[Aquattro]

The same can be said for the shortcake

I'll bring my clippers too :)

[Snappy]

Great new look for the tank Wayne - Love the color in those coral pix!!!

[freezetyle]

I'll bring my clippers too :)

Save/cut me a piece! Cant wait to see the tank Wayne.

[Rice Reef]

I'll bring my clippers too :)

You always have your clippers with you. :mrgreen:
Great new look for the tank Wayne - Love the color in those coral pix!!!
Greg, thanks again! Really liking the new lights. I'm seeing some very obvious new growth on a few pieces where they did nothing or very little under the LeDs. Still too soon to really judge but it's on the right track!

Save/cut me a piece! Cant wait to see the tank Wayne.

Jon, you e stood me up a few times now... I'm starting to worry... :redface::lol:

[Rice Reef]

I've been asked to share my light schedule so here goes... Hope it is ok as I am still a newbie with the t5s...

This is my LED schedule
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Snapbucket/83389A97-9D7A-4FB6-ACF6-C15FDB37A110_zps61aohic0.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Snapbucket/83389A97-9D7A-4FB6-ACF6-C15FDB37A110_zps61aohic0.jpg.html)

The T5 schedule- yellow represents channel 2 and Orange: channel 1
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Snapbucket/DF0C3AA1-6AE1-4C55-BFBB-F4E537627793_zps6gzynk3t.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Snapbucket/DF0C3AA1-6AE1-4C55-BFBB-F4E537627793_zps6gzynk3t.jpg.html)


For the LED with the yellow dot, this is a custom setting...

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Snapbucket/B5716A5B-2A26-48B3-87EE-1BF4BF481751_zpsl3s0kr80.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Snapbucket/B5716A5B-2A26-48B3-87EE-1BF4BF481751_zpsl3s0kr80.jpg.html)

And for the pink dot, also a custom setting...

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Snapbucket/96048ED3-AD73-48AC-A346-8A9151A229B7_zpscshumi6y.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Snapbucket/96048ED3-AD73-48AC-A346-8A9151A229B7_zpscshumi6y.jpg.html)

I'll try and post a YouTube vid of the light cycle later.

[Rice Reef]

http://youtu.be/iBCxgWE3jys

[KevinK]

One week update: noticing more new colors that had been washed out under the LEDs. The red planet in the middle had generally been a slow grower... Not anymore. The same can be said for the shortcake and the blue tenius.

not saying colors change, however lock at this video, and you see what only the bulb will do for you (just some interesting comparison)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-TbkPJhHkY
about 3:45 in the video

[freezetyle]

Jon, you e stood me up a few times now... I'm starting to worry... :redface::lol:
Nothing personal, Super busy getting stuff ready for when the "frag" gets here

[tang daddy]

Wayne, some nice growth on your sps, also a well played move picking up the hybrid... Your colors will surely improve overtime. I've always enjoyed looking at sps under T5, the colors remind me of cosmic bowling where everything glows and pops. Looking foward to more pics as time progresses.

[Rice Reef]

Wayne, some nice growth on your sps, also a well played move picking up the hybrid... Your colors will surely improve overtime. I've always enjoyed looking at sps under T5, the colors remind me of cosmic bowling where everything glows and pops. Looking foward to more pics as time progresses.

Chris, thanks! It's just been a bit over two weeks and I finally get it! Lol. There is just no substitution for t5. The mitras came close but that's where it ends. The hybrids comes with LEDs and are great for supplementing themt5s. What I am seeing are not necessary new colours but colours that had been washed out under the LEDs.

Anyways, here are a few new macros with the hybrids... Pics are so much warmer then just LEDs.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Oct%2028%202014%20macros/N98A9739copy_zps61eaa8c6.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Oct%2028%202014%20macros/N98A9735copy_zpsd835e02e.jpg

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http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Oct%2028%202014%20macros/N98A9680copy_zpsab5df4c9.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Oct%2028%202014%20macros/N98A9678copy_zps40e04589.jpg

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[wayner]

Super nice :biggrin:

[kien]

okay, now you're just showing off.

Keep 'em coming ! :biggrin:

[Rice Reef]

Super nice :biggrin:
Thanks!

okay, now you're just showing off.

Keep 'em coming ! :biggrin:
:lol:

[Bblinks]

Tank of the month..........

:multi::multi::multi::multi::multi::multi::multi:: multi::multi::multi::multi::multi:

[Rice Reef]

The change over from pure LED to T5 and LED has been quite positive. One coral that has been most noticeable is the DV Northern Delight....

Under the Mitras...
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/N98A9092_zps77840b4c.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/N98A9092_zps77840b4c.jpg.html)

Under the ATI Hybrid...
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Oct%2028%202014%20macros/N98A9691_zpsa46696e3.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Oct%2028%202014%20macros/N98A9691_zpsa46696e3.jpg.html)

[Rice Reef]

Tank of the month..........

:multi::multi::multi::multi::multi::multi::multi:: multi::multi::multi::multi::multi:

Buddy, you sniffn too much gas fumes... :silly:
Now get back to your tank build! :mrgreen:

[Bblinks]

Seems to have more polyp extension under mitras but the color is so much better.

[tang daddy]

The change over from pure LED to T5 and LED has been quite positive. One coral that has been most noticeable is the DV Northern Delight....

Under the Mitras...
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/N98A9092_zps77840b4c.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Sept%2002%202014%20coral%20pics/N98A9092_zps77840b4c.jpg.html)

Under the ATI Hybrid...
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Oct%2028%202014%20macros/N98A9691_zpsa46696e3.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Oct%2028%202014%20macros/N98A9691_zpsa46696e3.jpg.html)

Shut the door that looks almost like pearlberry, nice man!

[gregzz4]

Seems to have more polyp extension under mitras but the color is so much better.
Maybe 'cause those poor polyps were starving for 'real' light :razz:

I bought my T5s when they were popular, MHs were still in, and LEDs were just coming around
I'll say I'm glad I've stuck with them, even though they cost me a couple frags a year in bulbs ...

But I'm constantly thinking about MHs for my tank due to slower-growing stuff

Your poop is looking awesome Wayner
If I had some extra dough, I'd take a ferry and raid your tank

[riceboy]

Don't think it's more polyp extension but more of more light spread evenly over the whole coral. With led I find it more directional so all corals will be bright and colorful from the top down, but from the sides or underneath where the corals are shaded they tend to be more brown. I have noticed the same thing when having just led. And now supplimenting with 4 t5 the colors are more visible from the side where I tend to look at the tank most. Just my 2 cent. Wicked pics and beautiful colors by the way. You must have one of the best collections besides sweet ride and Darryl lol.

[Rice Reef]

Maybe 'cause those poor polyps were starving for 'real' light :razz:

I bought my T5s when they were popular, MHs were still in, and LEDs were just coming around
I'll say I'm glad I've stuck with them, even though they cost me a couple frags a year in bulbs ...

But I'm constantly thinking about MHs for my tank due to slower-growing stuff

Your poop is looking awesome Wayner
If I had some extra dough, I'd take a ferry and raid your tank

Greg, you're the smart one... Look at how much I have wasted on lights....:redface:
If you are looking for anything in particular Lmk... I can always bring it over the next time I'm visiting Rich or Peter.

Don't think it's more polyp extension but more of more light spread evenly over the whole coral. With led I find it more directional so all corals will be bright and colorful from the top down, but from the sides or underneath where the corals are shaded they tend to be more brown. I have noticed the same thing when having just led. And now supplimenting with 4 t5 the colors are more visible from the side where I tend to look at the tank most. Just my 2 cent. Wicked pics and beautiful colors by the way. You must have one of the best collections besides sweet ride and Darryl lol.

I think you're right about the lights. I've tried as much as I can with thr LEDs but that is as far as it goes. This is my first attempt with t5 and ain't looking back... And thank you for the compilement.... Don't think I'm anywhere close to those guys... Always trying and that is about as close as it gets... The sps I have is 99% East Coast.... I'm sure you recognize quite a few pieces... 😄. Thanks to MJC, Frag Box, Canada Corals and Incredible Aquariums... ☺️

[Rice Reef]

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[Rice Reef]

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[Ryanerickson]

Oh boy Wayne can i say best tank in Canada think I did, amazing stuff.

[Myka]

Holy long overdue photo dump! Very nice Wayne!!! Got a fts? The saturation of your your Acros is phenomenal.

[gregzz4]

Yah, where's the FTS? Nice colors bud.
What's the blue coral? N98A2009

[Sahin]

Good to see you're posting again. The corals look brilliant. Colours are just perfect.

[Delphinus]

Fantastic!

[hunggi74]

Now we all know where all the RR and high end SPS are! Beautiful!

[acepumping]

UNREAL WAYNE!!
Perfect pictures. One guy who knows how to take true to form pictures..

[hunggi74]

Holy long overdue photo dump! Very nice Wayne!!! Got a fts? The saturation of your your Acros is phenomenal.

I've seen his tank in person a few times and his pictures are true to lifE. The corals are that bright and healthy. Anyone who has had the pleasure of seeing this tank in person will attest to his pictures. He works tirelessly on his tank and it shows in his corals.

[acepumping]

7Holy long overdue photo dump! Very nice Wayne!!! Got a fts? The saturation of your your Acros is phenomenal.

Saturated??? Come on. If you've seen his tank in person top down.. his colors are bang on!!!
Bit of a compliment with a bit of a dig, no??

Just kidding.
It is a tank of the century though

[Reef-Geek]

Amazing tank, do you have a FTS or equipment list? unfortunately all the old images expired

[Myka]

I think you guys have some saturated testosterone flinging around here...last time I checked saturated corals was a REALLY GOOD THING! *shakes head* I don't use the word "phenomenal" very often. Now where is my wine??

[Bblinks]

I think you guys have some saturated testosterone flinging around here...last time I checked saturated corals was a REALLY GOOD THING! *shakes head* I don't use the word "phenomenal" very often. Now where is my wine??

Drinking already....it's only 10:45 am in my time zone, little early to be in the sauce, you gotta wait till at least 11....lol just kidding.:mrgreen:

Wayne's tank is awesome, it's even more impressive in person.

[Myka]

Drinking already....it's only 10:45 am in my time zone, little early to be in the sauce, you gotta wait till at least 11....lol just kidding.:mrgreen:

Wayne's tank is awesome, it's even more impressive in person.
You guys make me a drink.

I'd love to see this tank in person. :D I'd like to bring some Coral Clippers too. ;)

[hunggi74]

Bumpity bump bump?

[Bblinks]

TOTM Let's see it.

[hunggi74]

So this is what it feels like to be ignored...

[Bblinks]

TOTM I am ready for your pictures sir, please have some heart and share with us your gorgeous tank. Don't be holding out on your loyal fans.

[hunggi74]

Clippers:Check
Bib:Check
Spare underwear:Check
I am ready too

[Bblinks]

Clippers:Check
Bib:Check
Spare underwear:Check
I am ready too

Sounds like you are ready for cultivation and harvesting.....lol

[hunggi74]

Sounds like you are ready for cultivation and harvesting.....lol

EEEWWWWEEEEE LOL

[Rice Reef]

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[Ryanerickson]

Thanks for the update Wayne this is the true jawdropper

[Bblinks]

Wow!

[DKoKoMan]

How long has this tank been running! Those are some killer Colonies...

[hunggi74]

Wow.😌 I'm spent. Thanks Wayne..

[duncangweller]

Bloody hell!

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[H2o2]

woW

[kien]

Caught up with this build. WOW. Amazeballs Wayne! Yet another reason for me to make another West Coast visit.

[WarDog]

Caught up with this build. WOW. Amazeballs Wayne! Yet another reason for me to make another West Coast visit.

This is the nicest tank in the West... that I'm aware of.

[kien]

This is the nicest tank in the West... that I'm aware of.

i was sad that there wasn't a FTS *hint*hint*wink*wink*nudge*nudge*

Also, looking at your signature, Wayne, I see that you're still running a BioPellet reactor? Is that true? Sorry, I'm way out of the loop, but are you dosing all that zeo stuff AND running biopellets or is your signature way out of date? :-)

[hunggi74]

If there was an easier way to post pics on here you might have. Ever since Photobucket got greedy I've noticed fewer and fewer pics posted.

[kien]

If there was an easier way to post pics on here you might have. Ever since Photobucket got greedy I've noticed fewer and fewer pics posted.

Yup. And nevermind all the broken image links for all the past photos! Evil! A non-jerk move would have been to leave the existing photos alone but charge for all future photos. That would have made more sense to me. A lot of threads (not just canreef) are rendered virtually useless now thanks to Photobuckets photo-hostage taking and ransom demand.

[Rice Reef]

Caught up with this build. WOW. Amazeballs Wayne! Yet another reason for me to make another West Coast visit.

Hey Kien! How are things? Sorry for the lack of updates here... It's been a while but I should post some updates once a while...

This is the nicest tank in the West... that I'm aware of.

My tank is ok... it's still running... The nicest tank in the West is only a short drive from you...

i was sad that there wasn't a FTS *hint*hint*wink*wink*nudge*nudge*

Also, looking at your signature, Wayne, I see that you're still running a BioPellet reactor? Is that true? Sorry, I'm way out of the loop, but are you dosing all that zeo stuff AND running biopellets or is your signature way out of date? :-)

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Dec%2022%202015%20Macro%20pics/Aug%202%202017%20coral%20pics/N98A2271_zpsjuqf4uaj.jpg (http://s406.photobucket.com/user/hockeyguy1999/media/Dec%2022%202015%20Macro%20pics/Aug%202%202017%20coral%20pics/N98A2271_zpsjuqf4uaj.jpg.html)

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These shots were just taken earlier this month...

Guess I need to update my signature... I've stopped running bio pellets for a couple mths now but I will dose vinegar two or three times per week. Nitrates has been .2 or lower and phosphates are between .01 and .02 for the last two years. I am still dosing a couple Zeo products but I have been slowly converting over to Aqua Forest.

I'll post some coral pics later,

Cheers!

[Rice Reef]

If there was an easier way to post pics on here you might have. Ever since Photobucket got greedy I've noticed fewer and fewer pics posted.

Yup. And nevermind all the broken image links for all the past photos! Evil! A non-jerk move would have been to leave the existing photos alone but charge for all future photos. That would have made more sense to me. A lot of threads (not just canreef) are rendered virtually useless now thanks to Photobuckets photo-hostage taking and ransom demand.

I've lost all my older pics... luckily I have saved most in a portable drive... but I don't think I will ever be able to repost them... just way too much work... :neutral:

[DKoKoMan]

Looking nice! The corals have grown out nicely within.

[kien]

Hey Kien! How are things? Sorry for the lack of updates here... It's been a while but I should post some updates once a while...

Guess I need to update my signature... I've stopped running bio pellets for a couple mths now but I will dose vinegar two or three times per week. Nitrates has been .2 or lower and phosphates are between .01 and .02 for the last two years. I am still dosing a couple Zeo products but I have been slowly converting over to Aqua Forest.

I'll post some coral pics later,

Cheers!

I'm good, thanks. Busy, as I'm sure you know how that is :-)

That's interesting that you ditched the pellets. Curious as to why? Were they causing a problem ? I'm actually thinking about switching to a different carbon dosing method too. My pellet reactor is acting up. Mostly the pump as it's not fluidizing my pellets as well anymore. I'll probably switch to vinegar or vinegar-vodka.

[kien]

I've lost all my older pics... luckily I have saved most in a portable drive... but I don't think I will ever be able to repost them... just way too much work... :neutral:

Ya, I have all my photos on a hard drive and debating whether or not I want to re-upload them somewhere else like Flickr or even the Canreef photo gallery, but as you said, that's a hellofa lot of work.. but going back through my build thread, a lot of those posts are useless now without their photos :cry:

[Rice Reef]

I'm good, thanks. Busy, as I'm sure you know how that is :-)

That's interesting that you ditched the pellets. Curious as to why? Were they causing a problem ? I'm actually thinking about switching to a different carbon dosing method too. My pellet reactor is acting up. Mostly the pump as it's not fluidizing my pellets as well anymore. I'll probably switch to vinegar or vinegar-vodka.

There were no issues with the pellets at all. I don't think the bacteria was using the pellets as a source as it took over a year and a half to consume all the pellets. To prove a point, I took the pellets off but continued with the occasional vinegar dosing. It's been over two months and both no3 and po4 remained unchanged at .2 and .01-.02. The tank did have a spike in both no3 and po4 couple weeks ago due to a death to two clams ( no3 was at 2 and po4 was at .09) however, after two wcs over the last 4 weeks these numbers have dropped down to 1 and .04 and I expect it to drop back to the old numbers soon.

If you do change, why not just dose only vinegar and see how the tank reacts to it first before adding vodka?

[Rice Reef]

More pics as promised...

A few close ups...
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[kien]

Nice. Ya, my biopellets ended up in the same scenario where they took forever to deplete, which kind of makes sense if your tank has super low nitrates (and phosphates). I do still like the simplicity of just leaving the pellets in the reactor and forgetting about them for a year as they do their thing and tumble away :-) That said, mine are struggling to tumble due to a faulty pump so I either get a new pump for the reactor or use one of my spare dosing pumps to dose vinegar instead. I suppose I could just do vinegar without the vodka. I've never done either but I've read up on both.

Your tank looks like it has all of two fish in it? I see a cardinal and a tang. Is that all you have in there??? :-)

[Rice Reef]

Nice. Ya, my biopellets ended up in the same scenario where they took forever to deplete, which kind of makes sense if your tank has super low nitrates (and phosphates). I do still like the simplicity of just leaving the pellets in the reactor and forgetting about them for a year as they do their thing and tumble away :-) That said, mine are struggling to tumble due to a faulty pump so I either get a new pump for the reactor or use one of my spare dosing pumps to dose vinegar instead. I suppose I could just do vinegar without the vodka. I've never done either but I've read up on both.

Your tank looks like it has all of two fish in it? I see a cardinal and a tang. Is that all you have in there??? :-)

You have a point there with the pellets... it's easy and if I don't have to constantly refill it, even better...I may just hook it back on. I would continue to use the pellets for a while longer while you introduce the the vodka and or vinegar while the tank is building up a new strain of bacteria that uses vinegar/vodka and not starving out the existing bacteria that may only feed on the pellets.

There are more fish in there... lots of leopards and a few fairy wrasses... they have all went to bed when I was taking the pics in the evening...

[kien]

You have a point there with the pellets... it's easy and if I don't have to constantly refill it, even better...I may just hook it back on. I would continue to use the pellets for a while longer while you introduce the the vodka and or vinegar while the tank is building up a new strain of bacteria that uses vinegar/vodka and not starving out the existing bacteria that may only feed on the pellets.

There are more fish in there... lots of leopards and a few fairy wrasses... they have all went to bed when I was taking the pics in the evening...

Oh right, I remember you having all those fancy wrasses. Sounds like my wrasses, they sleep quite early and they literally do go to sleep, tucking themselves into the sand bed.

At the end of the day I may just get a new pump. Would be a lot easier than working up to figuring out what my vinegar dosing rate would be.

[Snappy]

Your reef is looking SPECTACULAR! Very nicely done. :crazyeye: