My addiction 300DD

[Bblinks]

Wow, problems right to the end
Glad the hardware is all sorted out now.
Just the water left, and for you that shouldn't be a problem.
Good work


Thank you!

[Bblinks]

do everything you did before except the part where your sump leaks. proof is in the pudding.


I guess its probably a good idea. Thanks for the reply.

[kien]

Kien, you biopellet whore. just kidding!:smile:

Thanks for the reply. Any thoughts on the UV?

It's true though, I'm a world class BioPellet whore :lol: .. if you get tired of your BioPellets sell them to me!! :biggrin:

I have no opinion on UV as I have never run a UV on a tank before.

[Bblinks]

It's true though, I'm a world class BioPellet whore :lol: .. if you get tired of your BioPellets sell them to me!! :biggrin:

I have no opinion on UV as I have never run a UV on a tank before.

Okay, thanks.

[KPG007]

Hey Rich, sorry to read about your troubles the last few weeks. Let me know if you need any help restocking the tank :wink:

As for UV, I'd wait a while until your bacteria level gets back up closer to normal.

[Bblinks]

Hey Rich, sorry to read about your troubles the last few weeks. Let me know if you need any help restocking the tank :wink:

As for UV, I'd wait a while until your bacteria level gets back up closer to normal.


Good call Kelly, and thanks for the offer. I will be stopping by soon.:wink:

[gregzz4]

Nice to see you have the new sump running
Sorry I couldn't stay Sunday 'till the wee hours :wink:

Looks like you've got piles of room next to the skimmer for a sock tray ... lets do some more planning

[Duker]

I made some sales and got rid of some stuff. lol:mrgreen: Okay even though a lot of people bought frags I still have a full frag tank. :twised:

you need to come over and take some to the boys on the island.


Now that is a great idea....Wayne u should totally have a visit with Rich, then bring home some kick ass sps frags home to Vic!!
And Rich, your pair of hawaian flame wrasses are sooooooo sick, one of my favorite's for sure!!

[Duker]

Wow, guess I should finish reading the entire thread before commenting(referring to my previous comment), but I'm glad to hear it's all better now. Now you can back to what u love and are sooooooo good at, growing perdy sps and keeping beeeeautiful fish!:biggrin:

[Rice Reef]

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/E7FC22FC-FF1D-466E-9E73-212897DEA46F-2396-0000012B81F0ACC3_zps4377de5a.jpg


Rich, glad to hear everything turned out! Shoulda call me, I could have helped out picking up the sump!
:biggrin:

[Bblinks]

Wow, guess I should finish reading the entire thread before commenting(referring to my previous comment), but I'm glad to hear it's all better now. Now you can back to what u love and are sooooooo good at, growing perdy sps and keeping beeeeautiful fish!:biggrin:

Thanks but things have turn for the worst. There is a leak from the bottom corner of the tank again. FML.

[Bblinks]

Really really bad news. I am on the verge of shutting it down. Came home last night to a puddle of water. The filter sock has filled up with water and started to overfill. In the short period of time where the wife went up stairs to cook dinner it has dumped a **** load onto the carpet. I pulled out the bag and replace it with a new one thinking its solved but this morning the towers I put down are just soaked. I found a drip per sec coming off the corner of the stand on the bottom and just cant find where the leak is coming from. If this doesn't get resolved soon, I am gonna sell everything and shut her down. :cry:

[kien]

Really really bad news. I am on the verge of shutting it down. Came home last night to a puddle of water. The filter sock has filled up with water and started to overfill. In the short period of time where the wife went up stairs to cook dinner it has dumped a **** load onto the carpet. I pulled out the bag and replace it with a new one thinking its solved but this morning the towers I put down are just soaked. I found a drip per sec coming off the corner of the stand on the bottom and just cant find where the leak is coming from. If this doesn't get resolved soon, I am gonna sell everything and shut her down. :cry:

dibs on the biopellets!

sorry.. couldn't resist. Sucky news man. So is the leak coming from the new sump? Hopefully it's just a fitting that needs tightening or a bit of plumber's tape.

[Ginu]

Wow... I really hope.its just a fitting.and not the tank... and Rich don't quit on us!
If there is anything I can do, just let me know.

[Rice Reef]

Really really bad news. I am on the verge of shutting it down. Came home last night to a puddle of water. The filter sock has filled up with water and started to overfill. In the short period of time where the wife went up stairs to cook dinner it has dumped a **** load onto the carpet. I pulled out the bag and replace it with a new one thinking its solved but this morning the towers I put down are just soaked. I found a drip per sec coming off the corner of the stand on the bottom and just cant find where the leak is coming from. If this doesn't get resolved soon, I am gonna sell everything and shut her down. :cry:

Rich, turn off the plumbing for now and drain the sump. I will come over tomorrow night to help. I would come tonight if I can.

Wayne

[Cade]

Good luck. Water can suck sometimes.

[hillegom]

I can't believe it Rich!
I hope its something simple like tightening a fitting.
Let me know if I can help tomorrow.

[Aquattro]

Coming off the corner of the stand? Or sump? Probably just a plumbing fitting. Stop with the "shutting it down" stuff. You'd be miserable. :razz:

[Bblinks]

dibs on the biopellets!

sorry.. couldn't resist. Sucky news man. So is the leak coming from the new sump? Hopefully it's just a fitting that needs tightening or a bit of plumber's tape.

Come and grab it, its free.....:nono: Looks like I'll be in this for a bit longer. My buddy came over last night and we found the leak. well, sorta.

Wow... I really hope.its just a fitting.and not the tank... and Rich don't quit on us!
If there is anything I can do, just let me know.

Thanks man, much appreciated.

Rich, turn off the plumbing for now and drain the sump. I will come over tomorrow night to help. I would come tonight if I can.

Wayne

Always there buddy, thanks very much. :cool:

[Bblinks]

Good luck. Water can suck sometimes.

It sure does. The trails and tribulation of this hobby.

I can't believe it Rich!
I hope its something simple like tightening a fitting.
Let me know if I can help tomorrow.

Thanks man.

Coming off the corner of the stand? Or sump? Probably just a plumbing fitting. Stop with the "shutting it down" stuff. You'd be miserable. :razz:

Okay, I'll stop. :infinity:

[Bblinks]

Got home yesterday and the puddle presists. After a busy evening with the kids I finally got them into bed and immediately I started my investigation of this illusive leak. I tighten all the fitting and bulk heads like every mentioned and sat back down to plan out my nightmareish weekend ahead of me but to my surprise the drip has stopped. God what a relief, I was so close to taking a bat to the whole tank, although it would've made a even bigger mess but that was my mind frame at the time. Its was funny I checked all around the fitting yesterday and the bulk head but I guess it was such a small leak, it was jsut hard to detect. regardless its sealed for now. Thanks for all the concerns from the canreef community. You guys are amazing!:smile:

[Ginu]

Got home yesterday and the puddle presists. After a busy evening with the kids I finally got them into bed and immediately I started my investigation of this illusive leak. I tighten all the fitting and bulk heads like every mentioned and sat back down to plan out my nightmareish weekend ahead of me but to my surprise the drip has stopped. God what a relief, I was so close to taking a bat to the whole tank, although it would've made a even bigger mess but that was my mind frame at the time. Its was funny I checked all around the fitting yesterday and the bulk head but I guess it was such a small leak, it was jsut hard to detect. regardless its sealed for now. Thanks for all the concerns from the canreef community. You guys are amazing!:smile:

Awesome, good to hear.
Now i can stop by and grab some frags... something is messing up my tank and sps is not very happy... cant figure out what the problem is, guess i"m going to test again once I get home tonight.

So far i lost a 5" pocchi small colony :( in less than a day... came home and it was a skeleton...

[Bblinks]

Awesome, good to hear.
Now i can stop by and grab some frags... something is messing up my tank and sps is not very happy... cant figure out what the problem is, guess i"m going to test again once I get home tonight.

So far i lost a 5" pocchi small colony :( in less than a day... came home and it was a skeleton...


Maybe I can stop by and take a look at your system next week some time if you want.

[Reef Pilot]

Got home yesterday and the puddle presists. After a busy evening with the kids I finally got them into bed and immediately I started my investigation of this illusive leak. I tighten all the fitting and bulk heads like every mentioned and sat back down to plan out my nightmareish weekend ahead of me but to my surprise the drip has stopped. God what a relief, I was so close to taking a bat to the whole tank, although it would've made a even bigger mess but that was my mind frame at the time. Its was funny I checked all around the fitting yesterday and the bulk head but I guess it was such a small leak, it was jsut hard to detect. regardless its sealed for now. Thanks for all the concerns from the canreef community. You guys are amazing!:smile:
You sure like to scare us, don't you,... with the new leak, and all the crazy talk. But glad it's all under control again,... and you're back to normal.

It is not surprising to have a small leak with all the changes and plumbing you had to do with your bulkheads and new sump. Any time there is a change, that is always a risk, and could be problems. But hopefully, they are minor and easily fixable.

Hope you get a chance to relax now, and enjoy that beautiful tank again.

[Chowder]

WOW what ride. Sorry to hear about all your problems . Good to hear they are getting solved.

Chris

[Ginu]

Maybe I can stop by and take a look at your system next week some time if you want.


Sounds good, but I'd have to warn you... its nothing compared to what you have running :(

[Bblinks]

WOW what ride. Sorry to hear about all your problems . Good to hear they are getting solved.

Thanks buddy, almost didn't make it. :shame:

Chris

Sounds good, but I'd have to warn you... its nothing compared to what you have running :(

Glad to help.

[hillegom]

Glad you fixed the problem.
I sure didn't want you to quit.

[Azzkr]

Thats good news been a crazy couple weeks for you. Things are on the up and up now.

[gregzz4]

If he quit, I'd pit my 170lbs against his rather larger body in an effort to change his mind :lol:

Maybe it wouldn't get me far, but it might make him re-think things :wink:

OK, now I've just opened up a whole area for someone like Kien to jump in with the comments ....

[Aquattro]

If he quit, I'd pit my 170lbs against his rather larger body in an effort to change his mind :lol:

.

He's what, 225+? Have fun with that -lol

[gregzz4]

He's what, 225+? Have fun with that -lol
I have tricks :rolleyes:, plus I'm persuasive :lol:

[Aquattro]

I have tricks :rolleyes:,

Now that one is going to get Kien going for sure :)

[gregzz4]

Now that one is going to get Kien going for sure :)
Some entertainment might be good right about now

But, if I ever have to tangle with Rich, we'll be sure to get some pics or vids :mrgreen:

I hear his 'threshold' has been pushed lately with his leaking issues :boink:

It's all good, I'll make sure he keeps reefing, even if it kills both of us

[Bblinks]

You guys are too much. I am only 180 lbs of lean muscle. Well, 180 plus tax....... :mrgreen:

[kien]

I have no idea what those bozos are talking about. I am an upstanding member of this forum that takes reefing and this community very seriously. I treat everyone with the utmost respect and conduct myself with the highest level of decency and etiquette.

[Bblinks]

I have no idea what those bozos are talking about. I am an upstanding member of this forum that takes reefing and this community very seriously. I treat everyone with the utmost respect and conduct myself with the highest level of decency and etiquette.

lmao, no you don't. :wink:

[ensquire]

I have no idea what those bozos are talking about. I am an upstanding member of this forum that takes reefing and this community very seriously. I treat everyone with the utmost respect and conduct myself with the highest level of decency and etiquette.

You couldn't even TYPE that with a straight face , let alone say it.....:biggrin:

[reptile guy]

Dude im 230 pounds you sure your not forgetting to add 100 to that 180 lol. We don't charge that much tax even in Canada lol. Good to hear the leaks stopped.


You guys are too much. I am only 180 lbs of lean muscle. Well, 180 plus tax....... :mrgreen:

[Bblinks]

Dude im 230 pounds you sure your not forgetting to add 100 to that 180 lol. We don't charge that much tax even in Canada lol. Good to hear the leaks stopped.

Damn HST. lol

[Bblinks]

So as of yesterday I got the big three in line. 7.5 alk 410 cal and 1350 for mag. I have a couple of large sps colony losing some tissue at the tips. I suspect its due to my alk swing, anyways lets see if they bounce back.

I took some pictures yesterday and thought I share with errbody.

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/2E912FFF-AC98-4103-9460-0858EE9B70F2-8967-00000675D3BE67C8_zpse9bb638c.jpg

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[kien]

It's looking good! How well behaved is your Clown Tang? The last one I had turned into a terrorist and wanted to kill everybody in the tank without discretion. Needless to say I had to rehome him. Love those fish though.

[Bblinks]

It's looking good! How well behaved is your Clown Tang? The last one I had turned into a terrorist and wanted to kill everybody in the tank without discretion. Needless to say I had to rehome him. Love those fish though.

He is one of the smaller tangs in the tank just under 4 inches, when you compare him to the 10 inch naso he is like little mouse. I also have a very aggressive purple tang, yellow, and achilles tang to keep him in check. My worst fear is maybe one day he might just turn on every one. If that does happen I will not hesitate to harpoon the little mf out.

[kien]

He is one of the smaller tangs in the tank just under 4 inches, when you compare him to the 10 inch naso he is like little mouse. I also have a very aggressive purple tang, yellow, and achilles tang to keep him in check. My worst fear is maybe one day he might just turn on every one. If that does happen I will not hesitate to harpoon the little mf out.

Oh he's pretty small. Hopefully the other tangs will keep him in check. I almost had to resort to the harpoon with mine. He killed a parrot fish in my FOWLR before I could get him out. :cry:

[freezetyle]

Glad to hear everything has levelled out. stunning photos as always

[lastlight]

wall-to-wall awesome!

[Madmak]

wall-to-wall awesome!

Well said!

[Rice Reef]

Good to hear that everything is back in order! :biggrin: see you later this week!

[Rice Reef]

Rich, forgot to share these pics of your DT back in Jan. hope you don't mind me sharing with others too. :biggrin:

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/Richs%20Tank/20130126-N98A2873_zps09435cd9.jpg
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[ckmullin]

impressive

[Ginu]

Awesome pics but honestly the tank is more amazing in person... That tank is absolutely amazing...

[Bblinks]

Thanks very much Wayne for posting those pics and Chris for your kind words. I have been extremely busy lately with the force reno on the house. I will be posting more pics later today. Thanks again for your support guys.

[Bblinks]

Couple of random pictures with my Iphone

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[Bblinks]

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[Bblinks]

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[Reef Pilot]

Looking great, as always,... very inspiring. Thanks for sharing, Rich.

And I am impressed with that iPhone, has good depth of field. My iPad takes terrible tank pics, up close.

[Bblinks]

Looking great, as always,... very inspiring. Thanks for sharing, Rich.

And I am impressed with that iPhone, has good depth of field. My iPad takes terrible tank pics, up close.

Thanks Walter, I think the only reason you see depth is cause you have seen my tank in person. lol Really appreciate your kind words.

[daplatapus]

Wow, very nice. I just finished cleaning up a bit on my tank thinkin' it wasn't looking too bad, then I come here...
Your tank looks amazing.

[Jaws]

What kind of substrate do you have Rich?

[apexifd]

What kind of substrate do you have Rich?

He uses this one

http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/cs-asrg40/Caribsea+Seafloor+Special+Grade+Sand+++Substrate+-+40+lbs..html

[Bblinks]

Wow, very nice. I just finished cleaning up a bit on my tank thinkin' it wasn't looking too bad, then I come here...
Your tank looks amazing.

Thanks very much. It's all just matter of time. I bet your tank is looking pretty nice too. :)

What kind of substrate do you have Rich?

I use cribsea special grade.

[Bblinks]

Small update for the tank. After a long hard month of battling to stabilize the tank things are finally turning around. I did lose a few colonies but even through all the parameter and temperature swings most of the sps has retained its color except for of course ssc, fireice echinata. Oh well. it is what it is. As per usual, this thread is picture heavy.

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/IMG_1578_zps75fb4a38.jpg

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[kien]

I can not tell that there is anything wrong with your tank, or that anything happened! It still looks stellar man! Keep on keepin' on :-)

[lastlight]

i'd just love to pull a few of those gorgeous colonies out and be done growing my tank lol. glad to hear things are back-on-track. you're off-track is my idea of perfection already!

[Bblinks]

I can not tell that there is anything wrong with your tank, or that anything happened! It still looks stellar man! Keep on keepin' on :-)

Thanks man! I really appreciated.
i'd just love to pull a few of those gorgeous colonies out and be done growing my tank lol. glad to hear things are back-on-track. you're off-track is my idea of perfection already!

Colonies probably not but frags is a definite. If you ever make the trip down just bring your cutters. :wink:

[lastlight]

Colonies probably not but frags is a definite. If you ever make the trip down just bring your cutters. :wink:

I just put my cutters into the mail =)

[BlueTang<3]

Sweet looking tank

[Duker]

Rich, it looks great. Ya i agree, if you didn't say anything we would have never known. Can't wait for that SSC to smarten up, will u be coming over on sunday the 5th, to brads for the frag swap?

Side note: your wrasse collection looks awesome, which ones do u have?

[Bblinks]

Sweet looking tank
Thanks.

Rich, it looks great. Ya i agree, if you didn't say anything we would have never known. Can't wait for that SSC to smarten up, will u be coming over on sunday the 5th, to brads for the frag swap?

Side note: your wrasse collection looks awesome, which ones do u have?

Yes I will be coming out this Sunday. Kinda made a mistake on my days off but what ever. :neutral:

So here is my wrasse collection so far, lineatus, flame, labouti(in the overflow atm), yellow coris, yellow flank, nahacky, rhomboid, red tail tamarin, black tail tamarin, scotts, red margin and others. I also had a whole bunch that committed suicide. I still have a few on the hit list like the hooded. One thing that's odd is I tried to pair up all the wrasses but even though they come in as a pair, the female would still turn male shortly after its introduction. I think I might have too much testosterone in the tank.

[apexifd]

Thanks.



One thing that's odd is I tried to pair up all the wrasses but even though they come in as a pair, the female would still turn male shortly after its introduction. I think I might have too much testosterone in the tank.

maybe if you get a whole bunch of female high end wrasse and sell them when they turn into male, you might make some good money.

R&L Aquatics, your one stop destination for high end super male wrasse.

[Bblinks]

maybe if you get a whole bunch of female high end wrasse and sell them when they turn into male, you might make some good money.

R&L Aquatics, your one stop destination for high end super male wrasse.

Now all I have to do is figure out a way to catch them and I'll be set.

[apexifd]

Now all I have to do is figure out a way to catch them and I'll be set.

With how much they love to eat and how fat they are? It will be easy

[Bblinks]

May update...

Kalk over dose...:neutral: I don't know why but couple of weeks back I decided to clean out my kalk reactor. While I was doing that I had some hair algae that I had remove from the frag tank along with a couple of gallons of water. So, not realizing how much the water has gone down and how much more efficient the reactor was operating at I plugged every thing back in and went to bed. I am not sure if its only me that work on the tank late into the night or its pretty common amounts us hobbyist, a simple water change at 7pm always turns into 12:30 or 2 am. :noidea::noidea: When I woke up that's when I noticed the tank was cloudy and ph has shot up to 9.2 - 4 ish. Fak! Obviously I was late for work and had to go but when I came home the cloudiness has gone away but the ph was staying around 9 ish. Long story short, I was naive enough to think the high volume of the tank can withstand the kalk overdose, for the most part it did but I did managed to burnt the tip of a few colonies and killed a couple. I eventually did a few water changes but it was too long too late. oh well life goes on. the joy of this hobby. Here are a few pictures I took with my Iphone yesterday.

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zpsf22fb9f4.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zpsf73c85d9.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zpsbf900799.jpg

Everything is coming back again...:redface: gotta couple of new pieces

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zps535a6d1c.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zps4c11216f.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zps23ff663e.jpg

[neoh]

I considered a kalk reactor myself, but due to the fact it can be overdosed, I'd rather just keep it manual for that reason. I'm the same way with my ATO water, just do it myself to not risk the headache! Sorry for your losses!

Tank looks very nice, I'm sure the pictures do it no justice! I'll have to come by and snag some frags from you and see it in person! ;)

[Bblinks]

I considered a kalk reactor myself, but due to the fact it can be overdosed, I'd rather just keep it manual for that reason. I'm the same way with my ATO water, just do it myself to not risk the headache! Sorry for your losses!

Tank looks very nice, I'm sure the pictures do it no justice! I'll have to come by and snag some frags from you and see it in person! ;)

Its more human error than anything. :redface: Thanks for the compliment, feel free to come by anytime.

Rich

[Bblinks]

one more new additions.

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zps19356bce.jpg

[mseepman]

Awesome...just Awesome! Amazing tank

[Jakegr]

I remember seeing that tank in person last year when I bought a wavebox off of you. Still gorgeous!

[gregzz4]

Ack !! Enough with the coral killing already :smile:
Nice new corals you got there bud

[Rice Reef]

Rich, the tank still looking great as usual! Had planned to come out this weekend to drop off your new additions but will have to delay the trip over until later in June. Been busy with work and other stuff plus will have to wait for Jon to return from his holiday. This will give you time to make room in your frag or DT.

[Bblinks]

Awesome...just Awesome! Amazing tank

Oh shucks. Thanks very much for your kind words.

I remember seeing that tank in person last year when I bought a wavebox off of you. Still gorgeous!

It has filled in a bit more now. Feel free to stop by anytime.:wink:

[Bblinks]

Ack !! Enough with the coral killing already :smile:
Nice new corals you got there bud

I heard from a little bird that some one's tank is looking really nice nowadays...:mrgreen:

Rich, the tank still looking great as usual! Had planned to come out this weekend to drop off your new additions but will have to delay the trip over until later in June. Been busy with work and other stuff plus will have to wait for Jon to return from his holiday. This will give you time to make room in your frag or DT.

I'll see you on Saturday!:wink::wink::wink::wink::wink::wink:

[Bblinks]

Got a couple of new pieces thought I would share.

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zps8f9fd407.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zps928ac731.jpg

[Rice Reef]

Got a couple of new pieces thought I would share.

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zps8f9fd407.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zps928ac731.jpg

Drool.... Gorgeous pieces!! Brad and I will be over soon to help you find a good home for them. :biggrin:

[Reef Pilot]

Got a couple of new pieces thought I would share.

I like,.... very much!!...

[Bblinks]

Thanks guys

[Bblinks]

Made a couple accidental frags of the red planet too.

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zpsb14efdbd.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zpsf9c1bd78.jpg

color difference is amazing between the led and t5s

[apexifd]

Drool.... Gorgeous pieces!! Brad and I will be over soon to help you find a good home for them. :biggrin:

As long as its not going into your tank, since you are well over your 25 Pcs limit

[Aquattro]

As long as its not going into your tank, since you are well over your 25 Pcs limit

hahahaha :)

[Acrowhora]

you have awesome sps:biggrin: may i purchase a few frags,pls?:mrgreen:Got a couple of new pieces thought I would share.

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zps8f9fd407.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zps928ac731.jpg

[tang daddy]

I don't remember the second peice......

It looks like a tort sort of??

Yah definately nice red planet frags, steady hands ;)

[gregzz4]

Love the new additions Rich :smile:

Getting hard to tell what is what in your frag tank ... at least for me

[FishyFishy!]

Made a couple accidental frags of the red planet to

color difference is amazing between the led and t5s


What color is better do you think? Sols or your tek?

[Skimmerking]

your tank looks great Blinks love the stand out colors

[Bblinks]

you have awesome sps:biggrin: may i purchase a few frags,pls?:mrgreen:

If you would like to stop by and take a look, by all means please do. Always like to meet neeW hobbiest. I am near JL.

What color is better do you think? Sols or your tek?

T5 yields better color for sure, i found with sols you lose a lot of red and purple but anything blue teal or green colors up nicely. I can sacrifice a bit of color to not have to change bulbs and cloud simulation.

your tank looks great Blinks love the stand out colors

Thanks! Both frag and dt are doing okay now but the frag tank/"algae scrubber":redface: has some really vibrant colored sps.

[Bblinks]

I don't remember the second peice......

It looks like a tort sort of??

Yah definately nice red planet frags, steady hands ;)

Steady hands on the red planet but not the tenius....:twised:
Love the new additions Rich :smile:

Getting hard to tell what is what in your frag tank ... at least for me

I know I know. It's a sign of good health! Lol

[Ginu]

Thanks for allowing me to stop by so late the other evening. The frags are doing fantastic, so this very promising towards my so called SPS addiction.

Thanks Rich and will have to visit soon as the frags are setting in quite nicely and seem very happy under my Radions.

[Acrowhora]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Acrowhora
you have awesome sps may i purchase a few frags,pls?
If you would like to stop by and take a look, by all means please do. Always like to meet neeW hobbiest. I am near JL.

i may take you up on that:smile:

[Bblinks]

Picture update.

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zpse92c8da0.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zps52005761.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zps3c979a60.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zpsa45929ef.jpg

[Bblinks]

Sorry for the crap pictures. I have been lazy with the heat so iphone pics it is.

I lost a large blue milli colony due to my horrific alkalinity swing and a long line of misfortunate issues I had. Now that every thing has stablized and started to really take off again I can barely keep up with the big 3 even with my RX6 duo on a stream and large kalk reactor it still needs manual dosing. I tested on the 25 th of June and got 6.9 alk, 380 cal, and 1260 mag. I used BRS solutions and manually dosed 350ml of alk 1.3l of cal and 2.9l of mag to boost up the numbers but by the time I checked on the 1st alk is back down at 5.9, 380 for cal and 1300 for mag. So maybe its time to get a bigger calcium reactor....

Started weekly dosage of lugol's and to my surprise its aiding with a more vibrant blue from my acros and most of them seems more happy. I will see what the long term effects will be and report back. My goal is to eliminate all the other additives and just use the 3 I think matters the most. Amino acid, lugol, and zeobak9microbac).

[lastlight]

tank looks fantastic! Which amino acid are you currently dosing?

[Bblinks]

Zeovit (http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/zv-aacid200/ZEOvit+Amino+Acid+Concentrate+-+250ml.html), love the product but hate the price. The reason I use it is to combat the paleness from running a lean system and for the most part it does a good job.

[kien]

wow! Very nice. :-)

[Bblinks]

Thanks Kien. :wink:

[Bblinks]

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zps746ed262.jpg

Picture of the frag tank. I need to slow down a bit....:redface:

[lastlight]

$120?!?! omg haha.

[Bblinks]

LIQUID GOLD! LOL

[gregzz4]

Oh, I SO want to go frag shopping @ R&L's, but it's still not time yet

Make sure you keep a piece of that Setosa for me
One day my tank will be ready for it :rolleyes:

[Rice Reef]

Both tanks look awesome, doesn't matter what camera you use! Gonna be over soon. :biggrin:

[Bblinks]

Oh, I SO want to go frag shopping @ R&L's, but it's still not time yet

Make sure you keep a piece of that Setosa for me
One day my tank will be ready for it :rolleyes:

Sure thing buddy! I got one with your name all over it. 😎

[Bblinks]

Both tanks look awesome, doesn't matter what camera you use! Gonna be over soon. :biggrin:

Thanks buddy!

[gregzz4]

Sure thing buddy! I got one with your name all over it. ��
Thanks big guy
You're always my fave supplier :mrgreen:

Too bad you don't take RBTA trades :biggrin:

[Bblinks]

Thanks big guy
You're always my fave supplier :mrgreen:

Too bad you don't take RBTA trades :biggrin:

I wouldn't say I am a supplier, more like a collector.:wink:

I think that rbta has earned itself don't you think...:biggrin:

[gregzz4]

I wouldn't say I am a supplier, more like a collector.:wink:
Guess I shoulda put quotations around that word

I think that rbta has earned itself don't you think...:biggrin:
Yup, I broke even last month

[tang daddy]

Tank is looking nice buddy.... I am going through the same problem trying to keep up the big 3. I keep trying to top up the alk mg and ca but they keep dropping back down, I will get it stabilized soon. It's a matter of time but you must be flying through the bottles of the dry stuff for your size tank....

Will try to stop by later this week when the wifey working!

[Bblinks]

Tank is looking nice buddy.... I am going through the same problem trying to keep up the big 3. I keep trying to top up the alk mg and ca but they keep dropping back down, I will get it stabilized soon. It's a matter of time but you must be flying through the bottles of the dry stuff for your size tank....

Will try to stop by later this week when the wifey working!

You should remove the "taking a break from the hobby" and put "back in full force". :mrgreen:

[Aquattro]

You should remove the "taking a break from the hobby" and put "back in full force". :mrgreen:

lol, I was going to post that this morning and forgot :)

[tang daddy]

lol, I was going to post that this morning and forgot :)

You should remove the "taking a break from the hobby" and put "back in full force". :mrgreen:

You guys are right, who am I kidding.... Break was over 1 month ago.

[noy]

amazing tank and frags - too bad I don't live in bc.

[Bblinks]

amazing tank and frags - too bad I don't live in bc.

Thanks very much! I am sure Torontos got a heck of lot more selection than in BC, I envy you guys in the east. :wink:

[WarDog]

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zps746ed262.jpg

Picture of the frag tank. I need to slow down a bit....:redface:

Hey Bblinks, fantastic tank there buds! Keep up the good work, I'm going to have to come over with a wad of $$$ once my tank is up and running. You can be my SPS dealer on speed dial!

[xoticlover]

Bro, After seeing you start with the 72 gallon bowfront and at that time I was envious, then the 210 which I thought was amazing, This tank is so awe inspiring. You have persued through alot of grief to achieve honestly the most beautiful aquarium I have ever laid eyes on. I dont know anyone that has a love for this hobby like you. After all these year of you talking about "canreef this" and "canreef that" I finally started to realize the awesomeness that it is. Thanks for all the inspiration and help over the years. I will come over soon with the kid and the wife and hang out.

[Bblinks]

Bro, After seeing you start with the 72 gallon bowfront and at that time I was envious, then the 210 which I thought was amazing, This tank is so awe inspiring. You have persued through alot of grief to achieve honestly the most beautiful aquarium I have ever laid eyes on. I dont know anyone that has a love for this hobby like you. After all these year of you talking about "canreef this" and "canreef that" I finally started to realize the awesomeness that it is. Thanks for all the inspiration and help over the years. I will come over soon with the kid and the wife and hang out.

Oh shucks! :redface: much appreciate the kind words.

[Bblinks]

If there is anyone out there using the algae grazer disks that are fed up with the suction cup holder, I have found that the disk fits perfectly on the 2 little fishes algae mag clip with the clip removed. I didn;t remove the clip on purpose but did managed to break a clip or 2. Here is a picture, just thought I share.
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zpsff9c1392.jpg

[Ginu]

If there is anyone out there using the algae grazer disks that are fed up with the suction cup holder, I have found that the disk fits perfectly on the 2 little fishes algae mag clip with the clip removed. I didn;t remove the clip on purpose but did managed to break a clip or 2. Here is a picture, just thought I share.
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zpsff9c1392.jpg


Ooo that's pretty cool, one of mine is on the verge of dieing so that's nice to know.

[Bblinks]

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zpse06b8f93.jpg

Got some Jebao pumps a couple of weeks ago, for the price you just can't go wrong.....unless if it catches on fire but I highly doubt it. I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for an inexpensive alternative to the over priced units.


Also purchased a wave box, I give it a 3 out of 5 due to the bottom isn't exactly stable while the box is a inch awl, however the pump is still strong enough to push a good wave in the 300.

[Bblinks]

Spent 6 hours cleaning the frag tank. Man, what a pain in the rear but at least its decent looking again.

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zpsa773fdbd.jpg

[Ginu]

Spent 6 hours cleaning the frag tank. Man, what a pain in the rear but at least its decent looking again.

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zpsa773fdbd.jpg


Looks awesome.

[91Atrac]

Haha they need like buttons for pics cuz I'd like em all! Nice pieces


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[Bblinks]

Looks awesome.

Thanks Chris.

Haha they need like buttons for pics cuz I'd like em all! Nice pieces


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2

me too. lol

[Tn23]

wow Rich, Amazing colors! your frag tank is too full! time to unload some :razz:

[Bblinks]

wow Rich, Amazing colors! your frag tank is too full! time to unload some :razz:

Ya I hoard a little bit...:mrgreen:

[gregzz4]

Ya I hoard a little bit...:mrgreen:
That's OK
Otherwise, half of us westerners wouldn't have any frags !

[Rice Reef]

Spent 6 hours cleaning the frag tank. Man, what a pain in the rear but at least its decent looking again.

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zpsa773fdbd.jpg

I see lots of goodies in there!

Ya I hoard a little bit...:mrgreen:

That is truly an under statement. :lol: Jus kidn.

[Bblinks]

That's OK
Otherwise, half of us westerners wouldn't have any frags !

Didn't know I was the western distribution center for corals, pimping corals ain't easy. Lol

I see lots of goodies in there!



That is truly an under statement. :lol: Jus kidn.

Watch the frag swap turns into an intervention my wife is setting up! Lol hi my name is rich, R...I...C...H and I have an addiction.

[chef]

Looking nice and clean Rich!!! I spent 2 and a half hours cleaning glass, skimmer, return pump, sand bed,and a water change. Didn't feel like work at all and man did it look amazing when i got home from work!!! I'm coming over soon to hopefully lighten your frag load.

[smokinreefer]

rich,

inspiring!

i gotta get myself over there one day.

cheers!

[Bblinks]

Looking nice and clean Rich!!! I spent 2 and a half hours cleaning glass, skimmer, return pump, sand bed,and a water change. Didn't feel like work at all and man did it look amazing when i got home from work!!! I'm coming over soon to hopefully lighten your frag load.

It's always a pleasure chef, although I was a bit disappointed on the last visit....no goodies. lol

rich,

inspiring!

i gotta get myself over there one day.

cheers!

Please do, I would love to have you over......I hope you all the best with your surgery and a fast recovery so you can make it out to the frag swap.

[chef]

I noticed a jar of nutella on your kitchen table. i make my own from scratch using organic hazelnuts from Agassiz. I'll try and bring a bunch to the swap!!!!
Then I'll go home with some "goodies"

[Bblinks]

I noticed a jar of nutella on your kitchen table. i make my own from scratch using organic hazelnuts from Agassiz. I'll try and bring a bunch to the swap!!!!
Then I'll go home with some "goodies"

Great buddy!

[Bblinks]

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zps6f048831.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zps69d3c627.jpg

some crappy iphone pictures of the tank.

[Bblinks]

Here are some of my favorite pieces in the frag tank. Its so much easier to take photos under T5s even with an iphone.

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zpsf1d974cd.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zpsa7c30b41.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zps983f2553.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zpsfe4e55dc.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zps85a800ba.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zpsc68a1f4b.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zps67bfaab5.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zps7f4fcf93.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zpsb7e98fa5.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zps8129f109.jpg

[Bblinks]

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zpsc7f15b1b.jpg

ONE MORE :biggrin:

[Reef Pilot]

Sure like to entice us, don't you, Rich? I need to make more room in my tank before my next visit to your place...

[kien]

k465ht 98734lksfg[04-89232?>50986$#%'g ;dkg \]435340985dg

[kien]

k465ht 98734lksfg[04-89232?>50986$#%'g ;dkg \]435340985dg

whoops!! Sorry, that was me wiping the drool off my keyboard.. my bad.

[Bblinks]

Sure like to entice us, don't you, Rich? I need to make more room in my tank before my next visit to your place...

Not for sale...lol just kidding.

whoops!! Sorry, that was me wiping the drool off my keyboard.. my bad.

lmao :biggrin:

[tang daddy]

I am suprised the pearlberry wasn't a favourite.... Or the orange and teal blue piece....

[Bblinks]

I am suprised the pearlberry wasn't a favourite.... Or the orange and teal blue piece....

Can't post that one......YET.:mrgreen:

[Rice Reef]

Rich, great pics! By the way, please save some for me please! :biggrin:


whoops!! Sorry, that was me wiping the drool off my keyboard.. my bad.

Good thing Kien is in Cowtown... if he were here I don't think Rich's tank would be as full. :wink:

[kien]

Good thing Kien is in Cowtown... if he were here I don't think Rich's tank would be as full. :wink:

Apparently there is a queen sized bed with Kien's name on it just down the street from Rich's tank that will help remedy this..

[Bblinks]

Apparently there is a queen sized bed with Kien's name on it just down the street from Rich's tank that will help remedy this..

I really do hope you can make it, BC is beautiful place to visit during the summer. I came for a visit from Edmonton and never made it back.lol

[Rice Reef]

Apparently there is a queen sized bed with Kien's name on it just down the street from Rich's tank that will help remedy this..

You're right! I think he was referring to this one...
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/null_zps7a204098.jpg
Hehe...

[Bblinks]

You're right! I think he was referring to this one...
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp148/hockeyguy1999/null_zps7a204098.jpg
Hehe...

Oh godddddddd! lmao

[Rice Reef]

Oh godddddddd! lmao

Could resist... I think I'm gonna get a beating from Greg...

[kien]

Ohhhh myyyyyy.. :surprise:

[gregzz4]

Could resist... I think I'm gonna get a beating from Greg...
Right after I clean up the beer I just sprayed all over my Desktop :twised:

[gregzz4]

You're right! I think he was referring to this one... Hehe...
That's quite the room there Wayne
Did you do that yourself, or did your Mom help you ?

[Bblinks]

That's quite the room there Wayne
Did you do that yourself, or did your Mom help you ?

I helped them with the color scheme! Lol just kidding. It was Peter.

[Bblinks]

2 am photos with the iphone 5, surprisingly it turned out pretty decent. It was a mixture of lots of actinic 75% and little white 25% on my AI sols to get these shots. BTW no photoshop :mrgreen:

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zpsff5bf0ae.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zps0b006f5b.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zpsfc5e36f9.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zps7ab63cde.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zps28944393.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zps9b9b123b.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zpsdc06ae7a.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zpse64a7e95.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zpsbec420da.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zps695e7158.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zpsa62d121e.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zpse9a0e051.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zpsa36c76e3.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zps93b99fe4.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zps8ec3b08c.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zpsc0ce2a99.jpg

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enjoy guys.

[Bblinks]

A good friend of mine came over from the island and took some amazing REAL PHOTOS for me, I will share those with you fine people real soon!

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zps53b076af.jpg

BIG THANKS TO WAYNE (RICEREEF)! PETER NOT SO MUCH.:mrgreen:

[tang daddy]

I would say the photos look close to when viewing in person....

[Bblinks]

Almost forgot about the black ice clowns laying eggs......tempted to see if I can hatch them and make them grow.....

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zpsf40f3175.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zps0f97d3eb.jpg

anyone in town that has experience please contact me.:biggrin:

[Bblinks]

I would say the photos look close to when viewing in person....

almost eh, lol. or maybe I am just that good.

[lastlight]

i love the meteor shower / gorg combo that looks sweeeet. i wish i could snap pics of my tank when just my moonlights are on. it's like the glow in the dark bowling.

[Bblinks]

i love the meteor shower / gorg combo that looks sweeeet. i wish i could snap pics of my tank when just my moonlights are on. it's like the glow in the dark bowling.

Know what you mean, if I can ever showcase the tank as we would see it in person under actinic it would be amazing but don't think that's ever gonna happen.

[tang daddy]

There's a guy that has successfully bred black ice in the lm. Last I heard they were growing nice....congrats on the first clutch!

[kien]

i love the meteor shower / gorg combo that looks sweeeet. i wish i could snap pics of my tank when just my moonlights are on. it's like the glow in the dark bowling.

I think you might be able to pull it off on film because it has a much higher dynamic range and renders light a lot better, but most people on this board probably don't even know what I'm talking about when Isay "film" lol. Anyway, ya, I've often wished for the same on a digital camera. An intensity on any of the colour channels pretty much destroys that sensor's rendering and clips its dynamic range.

[Bblinks]

I think you might be able to pull it off on film because it has a much higher dynamic range and renders light a lot better, but most people on this board probably don't even know what I'm talking about when Isay "film" lol. Anyway, ya, I've often wished for the same on a digital camera. An intensity on any of the colour channels pretty much destroys that sensor's rendering and clips its dynamic range.

Good call, never even came across my mind. We will talk more at the frag swap.

[kien]

Good call, never even came across my mind. We will talk more at the frag swap.

I have an old film camera that I've been meaning to experiment with on the tank. Sadly I haven't been able to find any colour film for it. Just black and white film.

[Ginu]

I have an old film camera that I've been meaning to experiment with on the tank. Sadly I haven't been able to find any colour film for it. Just black and white film.


I got a nice SLR as well, but the problem is they stopped making film for them... very very difficult to obtain and then there is the developing... :(

[thmh]

Hey! No more burnt lps! ..... Everything looks good rich!

~Tony

[Bblinks]

I got a nice SLR as well, but the problem is they stopped making film for them... very very difficult to obtain and then there is the developing... :(

How about my iphone photos?:mrgreen:

[Bblinks]

Hey! No more burnt lps! ..... Everything looks good rich!

~Tony

Thanks man, they are still burnt! lol

[Rice Reef]

Ack! you took a pic of me of my bad side! LOL.
Had a great time over. Was able to drool in front of Rich's tank until 4am in the morning however, don't think I will want to bring the camera out for a while. Congrats in being a Clown Grand daddy!

[gregzz4]

Was able to drool in front of Rich's tank until 4am in the morning
As opposed to 4am in the afternoon ?
I'm pretty sure I still owed you one Wayne :boink::mrgreen:

Great shots Rich
I forgot how good the iPhone5 is
Think I'll get some shots of my tank with it next time the glass is clean

[Rice Reef]

As opposed to 4am in the afternoon ?
I'm pretty sure I still owed you one Wayne :boink::mrgreen:

Great shots Rich
I forgot how good the iPhone5 is
Think I'll get some shots of my tank with it next time the glass is clean

Haha, you are right! It is redundant to say "a.m." . I deserved that one... :redface:

[Bblinks]

As opposed to 4am in the afternoon ?
I'm pretty sure I still owed you one Wayne :boink::mrgreen:

Great shots Rich
I forgot how good the iPhone5 is
Think I'll get some shots of my tank with it next time the glass is clean

Thanks buddy, haven't heard from you in a while. Almost ready to call the search and rescue team to locate you....swing by some time.

[gregzz4]

Thanks buddy, haven't heard from you in a while. Almost ready to call the search and rescue team to locate you....swing by some time.
If I don't see you before, I won't miss the Swap :wink:

BTW, glad to hear someone cares :redface:

[Bblinks]

If I don't see you before, I won't miss the Swap :wink:

BTW, glad to hear someone cares :redface:

:Banane35::Banane35::Banane35::Banane35::Banane35: :Banane35::Banane35::Banane35::Banane35:

[Timbits]

Tank is looking awesome Rich, just stunning! If thats what burnt lps looks like, i wish mine were burnt too! Lol. Congrats on the new eggs! I recently hatched out some black ice babies and they're doing really well. Will post a thread on them probably in the next few days. If you decide to try and raise them lemme kno! I'll help you any way that I can. Cheers :biggrin:

[Acrowhora]

Hey Tim.j don't n know if you remember me but I bought two black and white clownfish from you a while back?happy to tell that they are doing good:)

[Bblinks]

Tank is looking awesome Rich, just stunning! If thats what burnt lps looks like, i wish mine were burnt too! Lol. Congrats on the new eggs! I recently hatched out some black ice babies and they're doing really well. Will post a thread on them probably in the next few days. If you decide to try and raise them lemme kno! I'll help you any way that I can. Cheers :biggrin:

I was wondering when you are gonna chime in, you are the man when it comes to breeding clowns. I should just pass along the eggs to you.:fadein: But if I do decide to give t a try, you help will be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[Timbits]

Hey Tim.j don't n know if you remember me but I bought two black and white clownfish from you a while back?happy to tell that they are doing good:)

is this Melvin? That's awesome, Thanks for the update! :biggrin:

[Timbits]

I was wondering when you are gonna chime in, you are the man when it comes to breeding clowns. I should just pass along the eggs to you.:fadein: But if I do decide to give t a try, you help will be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

No problem man, just let me know! Super cool to watch them grow, definitely an experience you'll never forget!

[Madreefer]

Just spent the morning reading his thread. Awesome tank!!
Looking forward to seeing some of your frags in my tank:biggrin:

[Bblinks]

Just spent the morning reading his thread. Awesome tank!!
Looking forward to seeing some of your frags in my tank:biggrin:

Thanks man!

[Bblinks]

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/null_zpsbd99adce.jpg

Full tank shot

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[Bblinks]

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[Chowder]

Tank is looking great Rich.

[Bblinks]

Thanks buddy!

[thmh]

Damn rich! Your tank is like Google!.... It has everything Iam searching for! :-)

~Tony

[kien]

There's more where those came from :biggrin: I should give you the rest of them so you can post them :-) or if you want I can post them in here for you :lol:

[FishyFishy!]

I absolutely love that pic of the Rabbitfish!! They look so good when you got some good skills with the camera!

[Bblinks]

Damn rich! Your tank is like Google!.... It has everything Iam searching for! :-)

~Tony

Saw a little preview of your frag tank....DYMN! I am no comparison. :wink:

There's more where those came from :biggrin: I should give you the rest of them so you can post them :-) or if you want I can post them in here for you :lol:

If you don't mind my firend, Thanks in advance.

I absolutely love that pic of the Rabbitfish!! They look so good when you got some good skills with the camera!

Its all Kien, I have the same camera and I can't take those shots.

[H2o2]

It maybe Kien's camera but it is your tank , it is beautiful so how do u say well done, well done

[Rice Reef]

Let's not forget Mrs Bblinks... She is the real owner of the 300DD while Rich is just the hired maintenance man. :biggrin:
Gosh... Just kidn'.

Great job, Rich!

[kien]

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[Rice Reef]

http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/af144/muzanji/20130901%20Vancouver%20Frag%20Swap/RICH_20130901_078_zps53acf438.jpg

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Total Reef Porn! Amazing shots, Kein

[kien]

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[thmh]

Good way to get rid of my morning wood!.... Thanks Rich and kien for supplying me with some awesome materials to work with! Totally saved me so much time browsing. :-)

~Tony

[michika]

Let's not forget Mrs Bblinks... She is the real owner of the 300DD while Rich is just the hired maintenance man. :biggrin:
Gosh... Just kidn'.

Great job, Rich!


:lol::lol:

Yes, I agree, wonderful job from Mrs Bblinks on selecting the correct maintenance man!

Your tank looks wonderful!

[Bblinks]

Kien, awesome camera skills, you make the tank really show it's true colors, Amazing!

Wayne, between you and Kien, I should just sell my camera, what's the point. Lol

Tony, you sick mother! Just kidding.

Thank you all for your kind words, very much appreciated!

The maintenance guy.

[ashr]

So is this the end of your tanks Richard?!

[Ginu]

:( miss the big 300dd....

[Bblinks]

:( miss the big 300dd....

Come on guys, I am tearing up here. Don't worry, this is not the end but a new beginning. I am weighing out my options. I was gonna get rid of the 300 and downsize to a custom 120-150 from a "reputable" tank maker but recent discovery of bad workmanship is making me having second thought. Anyways, I will be looking for another tank but this time it's gonna be custom. I'll will continue this thread boys. Thanks for all the support from everyone over the years and hopefully I can get the ball rolling soon.:wink:

[ashr]

Come on guys, I am tearing up here. Don't worry, this is not the end but a new beginning. I am weighing out my options. I was gonna get rid of the 300 and downsize to a custom 120-150 from a "reputable" tank maker but recent discovery of bad workmanship is making me having second thought. Anyways, I will be looking for another tank but this time it's gonna be custom. I'll will continue this thread boys. Thanks for all the support from everyone over the years and hopefully I can get the ball rolling soon.:wink:

Great to hear! I hope everything works out!
Did you also take the frag tank down too? I would have raided it if I knew you did haha.

Can't wait to see what's next for you :)

[Ginu]

Great to hear! I hope everything works out!
Did you also take the frag tank down too? I would have raided it if I knew you did haha.

Can't wait to see what's next for you :)

Yup wish I knew as well :( , anyhow looking foward to the downgrade whenever it happens and yes I know what you mean by the "reputable tank-maker". I was thinking to eventually get one but I just don't know anymore.

[Bblinks]

Ya buddy, scared now....we will see if they make things "right" or not. It's pretty $hitty for a supplier to come up with some bull**** excuses when we all know its not right! Of course it's always after you handed over your hard earned money. Grab and go....ridiculous.

[Rice Reef]

Where is the update? Do we have to get Peter to post something here?

[Ginu]

Its coming... at a theater near you!

[Bblinks]

Cats out of the bag, I broke down and bought a new tank....lol Can't let you boys take all the glory....:twised:

Thanks to all my friends for the encouragement, you boys are awesome.

I will hopefully get some pictures up.

[Ginu]

Cats out of the bag, I broke down and bought a new tank....lol Can't let you boys take all the glory....:twised:

Thanks to all my friends for the encouragement, you boys are awesome.

I will hopefully get some pictures up.


Sounds like a epic thriller :)

[duncangweller]

I forgot how stop you in your tracks sweeeet that tank was. Hurry up and get started again Rich.

Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

[Bblinks]

I forgot how stop you in your tracks sweeeet that tank was. Hurry up and get started again Rich.

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Yes sir! :biggrin:

[kien]

dun. Dun. DUNNNNN...

[apexifd]

Yes sir! :biggrin:

TOTM in two years and follow by another shut down. LOL

[Bblinks]

TOTM in two years and follow by another shut down. LOL

Don't jinx it.....it might happen lol

[TimT]

I have some Big Daddy Acros that could cut your time to TOTM status by a year or so. Then you can enjoy for longer before the shutdown. ;-)

[Bblinks]

I have some Big Daddy Acros that could cut your time to TOTM status by a year or so. Then you can enjoy for longer before the shutdown. ;-)

I'll see you on the weekend Tim. Lol

[DCReefer]

Man I have a 300DD in the garage that I was going to reseal and sale. After reading this entire thread . I baby is going UP!!! Thank You for the inspiration.

[Bblinks]

Man I have a 300DD in the garage that I was going to reseal and sale. After reading this entire thread . I baby is going UP!!! Thank You for the inspiration.

Good to hear dc reefer! It's an amazing tank, I just couldnt keep up with the maintenance schedule. Definitely stop by and show me some pics when it's up and running!

[Bblinks]

New tank has arrived! I'll post some pictures this weekend. This tank is 48x28x24h with 3 side ultra clear glass, euro braced and I will be running a bean animal overflow for a quiet and worry free drain. I am pretty excited to get it going, plumbing parts are all in order and ready to go thanks to wheelman for ordering that for me, now all I need is my other friend to get me a couple of cut glass for the sump and I'll be set...cough cough. Okay enough bs, pictures will be up soon.

[gregzz4]

Good to hear dc reefer! It's an amazing tank, I just couldnt keep up with the maintenance schedule. Definitely stop by and show me some pics when it's up and running!
Umm, He's about 5,000KMs away Rich ... :lol:

[gregzz4]

New tank has arrived! I'll post some pictures this weekend. This tank is 48x28x24h with 3 side ultra clear glass, euro braced and I will be running a bean animal overflow for a quiet and worry free drain. I am pretty excited to get it going, plumbing parts are all in order and ready to go thanks to wheelman for ordering that for me, now all I need is my other friend to get me a couple of cut glass for the sump and I'll be set...cough cough. Okay enough bs, pictures will be up soon.
If said friend lets you down, I know a guy who knows a guy who's friends with my friend's sister's brother who can get you some glass, and I know a guy who will pick it up and bring it to you, as long as I clear it with the guy - umm which guy I don't know, but I'm sure I can sort it out :biggrin:

And if that doesn't work for you, just order it from Wayne, the owner of Candu Glass on Douglas. Cash is the Boss
You can pick it up on your way home, or I can grab it for you if you work too late

[Bblinks]

Umm, He's about 5,000KMs away Rich ... :lol:

I meant pictures on the forum...lol

[Bblinks]

If said friend lets you down, I know a guy who knows a guy who's friends with my friend's sister's brother who can get you some glass, and I know a guy who will pick it up and bring it to you, as long as I clear it with the guy - umm which guy I don't know, but I'm sure I can sort it out :biggrin:

And if that doesn't work for you, just order it from Wayne, the owner of Candu Glass on Douglas. Cash is the Boss
You can pick it up on your way home, or I can grab it for you if you work too late

Well look at that, it's good to know a guy who knows a guy. :wink: I'll text you tomorrow for the size. Or I can give it to you now 17 7/16" by 8.5 and 17 7/16 by 12. One of each. Thanks buddy!

[Rice Reef]

Where are the pics? It's been s few days already...:boink:

[kien]

Where are the pics? It's been s few days already...:boink:

I wasn't going to be *that* guy.. but ya, what ^he said! :biggrin:

[kien]

P.S. it's the season to update build threads. In case you missed that memo.

[Bblinks]

Okay my dear friends on canreef. Here is an update for the new tank.

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-11/C2C5BC48-92DC-4772-903A-456BB5BD5F3C_zpskqyak5aw.jpg

[Bblinks]

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-11/3F8B1280-15EF-4F50-9D87-C1F25B8620B2_zpshvfngceh.jpg

New tank

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Size is 48x28x24h

Boys at concept really did a great job on the glass work, one piece euro brace, polished everything thing. It's friken awesome!

Some more pics

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-11/F6CDC743-4673-4CB1-A432-2DB3FF9D9C8F_zps1mizfl7m.jpg

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http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-11/945FFA60-F7E5-40EC-85C6-8A8455CF72BD_zpsfbxpgjve.jpg

[Ginu]

Very nice, I know that stand :)

It also looks like that might not be the proper place for it, get it inside and get it wet

[Bblinks]

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-11/3D953BE7-8D8B-4677-A414-A7CF46427F8C_zpskvltib8n.jpg

simple sump design just like the one on the 300.

Plumbing time

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-11/870E7C93-4ED8-4CC0-A44E-56BB8FD3C93D_zpsz1amg53l.jpg

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After I did the plumbing I sat back and thought to myself why is the drain on the inner part of the tank where its block and not the other side where its wide open....fak Here we go round 2...lol I like to measure once and cut twice I guess. on my defence, it was hella late at night and I wasn't thinking straight. :redface:

Final version

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-11/F3A6C3A4-0219-4FA9-9651-37674C2B3EF5_zpscd7mkzs2.jpg

[Bblinks]

Removed the bottom plywood that came with the tank (thanks Denny) I am going barebottom so I wanted to put a white vinyl wrap on the bottom instead of ugly plywood. Went to HD and Rona for vinyl but no one had a clue what I was asking. After a round of aimless searching I found a roll of 12 dollars window vinyl that worked perfect for the job. YES!!!

Here is a picture of the tank on its side.
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-11/A8ABD26A-96BA-45DE-A347-6090C61A4321_zpsggyddqfx.jpg

[Bblinks]

One evening while we were out I had a 30-40 gallons spill with the 300 so I decided to do something in case this happens again. I need the sump area to have the ability to hold 5-10 gallons of water. I was contemplating between fibre glassing, vinyl enclosure, water proof paint than I came across a product called liquid rubber. Its none-toxic and aquarium safe, people use it to seal plywood tanks and the best part is it's made in Canada!

Sold at home hardware store and its reasonable pricing. 16-24 per pint for a 24x24 foot print.

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-11/744A1B27-9283-425D-9B94-39F816E12673_zpsocdge4vn.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-11/3A1EB0E3-CF12-4B7F-8B5B-54DDC0630032_zpszwzlma2v.jpg

[Bblinks]

Full shot

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-11/A9A2802B-BFB9-45D8-A869-62C9CD28D7B2_zpswokmtrd0.jpg

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-11/3F576E64-D3DE-4DE7-A883-C894777258F6_zps0oy0id1c.jpg

I was thinking about using these velocity stackers for the return but upon closer inspection I think they will limit flow rate so opted not to go with them.

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-11/43CF1C86-8116-4A2C-B0C4-9E3889D19FE2_zpsjvta7izn.jpg

[Bblinks]

Water testing done!

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-11/2FFAB446-6711-4138-BC61-D88993F61208_zpsdcctodx7.jpg

Now Ro water fill

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-11/C93471B8-4B00-40AA-B2E5-2F83CD387A15_zpstft2yvux.jpg

[reeferfulton]

looks sick! !!.
tank from concept looks perfect. Great idea on the vinyl bottom and sealing up the sump area.
how long before water ??

keep it up

[Bblinks]

Rock work is gonna be as simple as it gets. I am going with the way less is more approach.

Thanks to my friends Chris and Peter for your helping!

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-11/A7DC27FE-9D1A-4E49-9F7B-81C8EB553895_zpsxsvhpmcr.jpg

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[Bblinks]

Full tank shot with water and rocks

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-12/72636950-F903-4F06-911B-6F6DDAF36BF1_zpsj17dvqfj.jpg

[Bblinks]

So the thought behind this build...

Macro rocks-no pest

Low fish load-one achilles, one yellow, sunbrust anthias, pair of black ice clowns and inverts. (subject to change)

Coral-sps dominate(fresh cuts only) LPS....I don't know...maybe.

Bare-bottom-easy to maintain.

Current-Lots of flow.

Take it slow and do it right.

[Bblinks]

BTW, I am running 6 bulb T5 for now.

Thoughts or any constructive input from anyone is welcomed.

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[Tn23]

Looks great rich!!
No such thing as taking it slow for bblinks :)

[Ginu]

Looks good, you're not kidding about the less rock idea :)

Will you run pellets?

[hillegom]

awesome
Jumped right in, got er done!
looking good

[Bblinks]

Looks great rich!!
No such thing as taking it slow for bblinks :)

Yes there is my friend.....btw stop sending all those damn pictures of frags please. lol

Looks good, you're not kidding about the less rock idea :)

Will you run pellets?

Thanks Chris, pellets....I don;t think so, at least not yet. I will be running carbon passively and GFO.

awesome
Jumped right in, got er done!
looking good

Thank you sir!

[Madreefer]

BTW, I am running 6 bulb T5 for now.

Thoughts or any constructive input from anyone is welcomed.

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Yea....keep your weapons away from your tank.:lol:

Looks good, i'll be following.

[Reef Pilot]

Yea....keep your weapons away from your tank.:lol:

Looks good, i'll be following.
Why?... Could make quick work of any aiptasia that might peek up out of a rock...:twised:

[Bblinks]

Yea....keep your weapons away from your tank.:lol:

Looks good, i'll be following.

There are not weapons, they are firearms...lol
I will do my best to live up to the expectations.

Why?... Could make quick work of any aiptasia that might peek up out of a rock...:twised:

That's why I went with macro rocks.....no pest....ever! :wink: