My addiction 300DD

[Rice Reef]

There are not weapons, they are firearms...lol
I will do my best to live up to the expectations.
That's why I went with macro rocks.....no pest....ever! :wink:

God job, Rich! Time to come over to the island!
PS don't forget to give Peter some credit. Otherwise you'll never hear the end of it!

[gregzz4]

Lookin' great bud
Sweet tank. Are you putting it on the west wall ?

Surprised you went with base rock, but I can't blame ya

What happened to calling me to help plumb it, ya don't trust me :razz:

Can't wait to see some critters

Is it time for a new build thread ?

[Aquattro]

Is it time for a new build thread ?

I'm thinking that's the way to go!

[gregzz4]

We'll even name it for ya - My addiction (insert tank size here)

Voting starts now ...

Imagine the chanting :surprise:

New thread :cheer2:, New thread :cheer2:, New thread :cheer2:

Don't MAKE me start a poll Rich :wink:

[tang daddy]

Oh yeah.... So nice and clean!

[acepumping]

Agreed bro. Nice work.. makes.me.want a custom tank ;)

[seabreeze]

So I just finished reading your thread!!! Better than any bestseller I've read :thumb:

LOL took me about 3 days... I'd steal a bit of reading time whenever I could. Got off work last night at midnight and finally had to stop readying at 2:30am LOL

You had me sitting on the edge of my seat whenever you were met with a sudden crisis... I felt the sweat... rode the rollercoaster with you... and had to re-read 3X a few pages back when suddenly everyone was talking about the 'tank that was'. All I could think was... WHAT DID I MISS!!!!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! :hurt:

Your 300DD was INSANE!!! I have been drooling over the pictures... even saved some. You are such an inspiration, an ambassador... you have set the bar to the upper limits in the sky!!!

And I am thrilled you are coming back!! :whoo:

I hope to meet the 'MASTER' one day...

And I am so looking forward to reading about your new build :mrgreen:

BOOK 2 begins :typing:

PS.. Chris send me the link to your thread a while back but never got around to it. Then saw your thread recently under new posts. Chris you were right!!! :))

[tang daddy]

Yah met rich awhile back when he first set up the 300, then was over helping with the scape on the new tank.... Can't wait to see it grow over the next year!

[Bblinks]

God job, Rich! Time to come over to the island!
PS don't forget to give Peter some credit. Otherwise you'll never hear the end of it!

I got my favorite clippers all sharpened and buffed! I will be over in 2-3 months time when the macro "cures" then it will be game on!

BTW I did mention his name...:fadein:

Lookin' great bud
Sweet tank. Are you putting it on the west wall ?

Surprised you went with base rock, but I can't blame ya

What happened to calling me to help plumb it, ya don't trust me :razz:

Can't wait to see some critters

Is it time for a new build thread ?

I told ya it's not base rock, it's marco rock...:wink:

I would've called but you were out of town.

I'm thinking that's the way to go!

Can it just be the saga continues.....:biggrin:

[Bblinks]

We'll even name it for ya - My addiction (insert tank size here)

Voting starts now ...

Imagine the chanting :surprise:

New thread :cheer2:, New thread :cheer2:, New thread :cheer2:

Don't MAKE me start a poll Rich :wink:

I like to think this is the never ending build thread....always learning, creating, dismantling, re-building and r/searching for perfection while trying to keep your marriage in good standings...:mrgreen:

Oh yeah.... So nice and clean!

So fresh so clean bro! ya know.

Agreed bro. Nice work.. makes.me.want a custom tank ;)

Do it big boi! its the only way. :twised:

[Bblinks]

So I just finished reading your thread!!! Better than any bestseller I've read :thumb:

LOL took me about 3 days... I'd steal a bit of reading time whenever I could. Got off work last night at midnight and finally had to stop readying at 2:30am LOL

You had me sitting on the edge of my seat whenever you were met with a sudden crisis... I felt the sweat... rode the rollercoaster with you... and had to re-read 3X a few pages back when suddenly everyone was talking about the 'tank that was'. All I could think was... WHAT DID I MISS!!!!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! :hurt:

Your 300DD was INSANE!!! I have been drooling over the pictures... even saved some. You are such an inspiration, an ambassador... you have set the bar to the upper limits in the sky!!!

And I am thrilled you are coming back!! :whoo:

I hope to meet the 'MASTER' one day...

And I am so looking forward to reading about your new build :mrgreen:

BOOK 2 begins :typing:

PS.. Chris send me the link to your thread a while back but never got around to it. Then saw your thread recently under new posts. Chris you were right!!! :))

First of all, I like to apologize for wasting 3 days of your life that you will never get back when you would've been doing something a lot more constructive...lol

Thank you very much for all your kind words, I am definitely no master or ambassador but merely an enthusiast like everyone on this board. I would've never had the success in the 300dd without the help from all my friends on here.

This hobby is full of ups and downs, and for the most of part, that is what keeps us interested and brings us back. I guess you can say reefers are glutton for punishment. :redface:

I am hoping to have the same success with this tank as the previous but with more precautionary measures. I will try my best to keep it entertaining and enjoyable for all.

Thanks for tuning in, I am sure we will meet up sometime soon.

Rich

[gregzz4]

Soooo, any updates ?

[GMGQ]

Damn, Rich. Seeing your updates makes me wanna get back in the game...!

Glad to see all is going well. All the best in 2015 buddy!

[Reef Pilot]

We should have a poll for when we think Rich will win TOTM again...

[Bblinks]

Soooo, any updates ?

Soon my friend....soon.

Damn, Rich. Seeing your updates makes me wanna get back in the game...!

Glad to see all is going well. All the best in 2015 buddy!

You should get back in the game...40-60 gallon cube would be perfect...and this is how it starts lol. Thanks man! All the best to you in the 2015!

We should have a poll for when we think Rich will win TOTM again...

Don't jinx me Walter...just kidding lol plus, isn't it your turn now?!:wink:

[Rice Reef]

Pics pls

[Slyguy00]

Pics pls

+1

[WarDog]

+2

[gregzz4]

Oops, look what I started :boink:

[Bblinks]

It's pretty lame right now lol. Okay I'll take some tomorrow and post it.

[Bblinks]

So I had a skimmer that I borrowed from my friend T.diddy Chris which was an Alpha cone 170, I figured it would be plenty enough to accommodate my tank.

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After running the Alpha for a few weeks, I found that it would just overflow for no reason and bubble level controls are over-sensitive. I really didn't like it. So I decided to shoehorn the bbk 250 in there.

At first I was worried about the skimmer might be too big for the system and could possibly have an inconsistent output, but soon after all my concerns were alleviated. The skimmer is running like a champ and I couldn't be happier.

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Sump area isn't nearly as clean as Wardog but I did gave a honest effort.

Hooked up both brs dosers.

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After trying out the bulk chemical from JL I must say I am not too happy with the mix...I am all for buying local and support local but when it comes to the quality of product I am putting into my tank, I want the best, period!

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This is mixed from my calcium batch, as you can see the brown stuff is all the residue settling on the bottom of the bottle. I have mixed up BRS stuff and its crystal clear. I am not chemist so I don't know if the byproduct on the bottom matters but either way I don;t feel comfortable putting it into my tank. I will reflect my findings to Jeff and pretty sure he will step up and source out better stuff.

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Installed a new toy to try-out. Thanks Peter. Vertex skimmer neck cleaner. Yes, I am like to automate as much as I can.

[Ginu]

Looking good. I have installed a neck cleaner for my BK Mini180 and it works like a champ, just find the blade to be a little too long so I'm having issues removing it from the sump... I'm thinking to somehow redesign the sump to accommodate this.

I am ordering you some bulk stuff from BRS shortly, need anything else? free shipping 175 :)

[Bblinks]

Looking good. I have installed a neck cleaner for my BK Mini180 and it works like a champ, just find the blade to be a little too long so I'm having issues removing it from the sump... I'm thinking to somehow redesign the sump to accommodate this.

I am ordering you some bulk stuff from BRS shortly, need anything else? free shipping 175 :)

Well, in that case where is Jesse...lol I'll look tonight. Thanks buddy.

[Bblinks]

Been battling a good level of phosphate. my ultra low range was reading at about 0.1 ppm a few weeks back, so I decided to do a water change and start my phosban reactor with rowa. To my surprise, the reading went down for about a day and shot right back up. I was scratching my head thinking WTF. The following week and a half, I did 2 more water changes and triple the amount of rowa media, finally got a handle on it. last test was 0.022 and I'll do more testing to make sure I stay on top of it.

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You know you are in trouble when your meter reaches the max number...:sad: I am just kidding, that's not the highest it goes up to but still bad.

[Bblinks]

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Thought I give it a try but.....the very next day...fak

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[Aquattro]

Sorry to hear. IMO, these are a 9 in 10 die kind of fish. I would never buy one unless it came from an established tank. Even then, super sensitive. Mine lasted 3 months downgrading to a 115g tank.

[WarDog]

Sump looks pretty damn good to me Rich. Too bad about the bulk chemical, I was gunna use that stuff, but now I'm not sure.

Sorry to hear about the fishy!

[Bblinks]

Full tank shot

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Got some frags from a few good friends. Thanks very much guys.

Fish list so far,

-Pair of breeding black ice clowns
-Pain in the butt damsel
-Royal gamma
-3 fire fish

Clean up crew

-5 trochus snails (Thanks Jess)
-2 cleaner shrimp
-2 fire shrimp


I will get another Achilles. That is the one fish I want in the tank.

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[Bblinks]

Sorry to hear. IMO, these are a 9 in 10 die kind of fish. I would never buy one unless it came from an established tank. Even then, super sensitive. Mine lasted 3 months downgrading to a 115g tank.

Ya I know, I guess I am gullton for punishment. One more please...

Sump looks pretty damn good to me Rich. Too bad about the bulk chemical, I was gunna use that stuff, but now I'm not sure.

Sorry to hear about the fishy!

You got water in your tank yet!? ...... just kidding. :mrgreen:

I was pretty disappointing when I mixed it up. I was told that they are pharmaceutical grade but probably farm animal pharmaceutical grade. I hope Jeff can bring in better stuff or maybe it makes no difference, it could just be me, anal retentive.

[apexifd]

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take a look the two rock structures. Right island is an animal doing a certain action, left island is a well know cartoon character.

right answers on both get a free frag, ricereef is not allow to join the contest.

[WarDog]

Mackey mouse and a dog taking a whiz!

[apexifd]

Mackey mouse and a dog taking a whiz!

you are good!!! however it can be minnie as well, if you mount a setosa on the ear.

whats will you like for your prize?

[Bblinks]

Mackey mouse and a dog taking a whiz!

Ding ding ding, pay the man Peter. Lol

[Bblinks]

Once your tank is ready Warren, we will head out to peters and Chris's house for a visit and frag picking.

[WarDog]

Sounds like a plan buds.

[acepumping]

I agree rich.. alpha skimmers r horribly sensitive.
Good thing I didn't buy that achilles ;)

[gregzz4]

Sorry to hear about the tang bud

Nice frags you have there
Guess mine are all too plain for ya ? Don't blame ya though as I'd like to get some nicer stuff one day

[Tn23]

Tank looks great so far Rich!
Sorry to hear about the Achilles.

[Bblinks]

Sorry to hear about the tang bud

Nice frags you have there
Guess mine are all too plain for ya ? Don't blame ya though as I'd like to get some nicer stuff one day

You know me buddy. I am way to picky. Lol

Tank looks great so far Rich!
Sorry to hear about the Achilles.

Thanks buddy. It's slowly coming along.

Ya too bad for the fish.

[gregzz4]

You know me buddy. I am way to picky. Lol
That's OK though
Now I again have a local place for some sweet frags after a reset :razz:
Grow babies, grow !!!

I too have the same sediment from J&L's Calcium stuff, but I've always had it as I've never used any pure bulk products. I also had it when using DowFlake Xtra and hoped J&L's stuff would be a bit cleaner ...
I never had any sediment when using Seachem's Reef Advantage Calcium, but the cost was horrid
I'll be following along to see what you find out

Are you still using that 180 degree black ABS stuff in your overflow ?
I've always questioned it's potable water qualities ...
If you like, I could pick up a couple street 90s from Corix on my way home
2 would lock together to create a replacement with no glue needed
And it'd be a good excuse to come by to check out your new setup
LMK

Keep those pics comin' my friend, and happy growth !

[ashr]

Tank is looking good :) I am also very happy with Concept. They built me a 36x30x20. Love it. Just getting water into it now!

[reefwars]

pm'd some info for your next achilles :)


cheers buddy

denny

[lastlight]

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that is such a gorgeous tank can't wait to see it full of hot sps.

i might rethink the location of the serious looking gas range right next to the tank. might cause some overheating issues down the road when it's in use.

[Bblinks]

That's OK though
Now I again have a local place for some sweet frags after a reset :razz:
Grow babies, grow !!!

I too have the same sediment from J&L's Calcium stuff, but I've always had it as I've never used any pure bulk products. I also had it when using DowFlake Xtra and hoped J&L's stuff would be a bit cleaner ...
I never had any sediment when using Seachem's Reef Advantage Calcium, but the cost was horrid
I'll be following along to see what you find out

Are you still using that 180 degree black ABS stuff in your overflow ?
I've always questioned it's potable water qualities ...
If you like, I could pick up a couple street 90s from Corix on my way home
2 would lock together to create a replacement with no glue needed
And it'd be a good excuse to come by to check out your new setup
LMK

Keep those pics comin' my friend, and happy growth !

No, I didn't end up using the abs elbows, but you are more than welcome to stop by anytime. you know that. :wink:

Tank is looking good :) I am also very happy with Concept. They built me a 36x30x20. Love it. Just getting water into it now!

Boys over at concept does good job. Just make sure you get Denny to do it personally....:mrgreen:

pm'd some info for your next achilles :)


cheers buddy

denny

Replied, thanks bud! :smile:

[Bblinks]

that is such a gorgeous tank can't wait to see it full of hot sps.

i might rethink the location of the serious looking gas range right next to the tank. might cause some overheating issues down the road when it's in use.

Keepin it real with the strawberry shortcake oven...lol

[hunggi74]

Hey Rich. Tank looks super sweet! Is there a reason you went eurobraced instead of rimless? Was it suggested because of the size of your tank or because of glass thickness? Or was it just to keep water from splashing over the edge of the tank?

[Bblinks]

Hey Rich. Tank looks super sweet! Is there a reason you went eurobraced instead of rimless? Was it suggested because of the size of your tank or because of glass thickness? Or was it just to keep water from splashing over the edge of the tank?

Hey buddy, thanks for the kind words. The reason I went with euro is because the splash control, rimless is pretty sexy but I just wanted to have the extra security and not have to worry about water splashing on the carpet or anything. keep it clean so the wife don't give me shyte. :smile:

[Bblinks]

Hey Rich. Tank looks super sweet! Is there a reason you went eurobraced instead of rimless? Was it suggested because of the size of your tank or because of glass thickness? Or was it just to keep water from splashing over the edge of the tank?

Wait a minute....sounds like someone is in the market for a new tank!!! :mrgreen:

[duncangweller]

Hey buddy, thanks for the kind words. The reason I went with euro is because the splash control, rimless is pretty sexy but I just wanted to have the extra security and not have to worry about water splashing on the carpet or anything. keep it clean so the wife don't give me shyte. :smile:
I agree with you 100% rich. I love the look of my rimless tank but I wouldn't buy another one as the fish constantly splash water over the edge making a wet floor and an ugly looking water marked tank. Sure does take the sexy right out of the tank.

I would do the same as you next time and get a eurobrace.

You live and you learn...

[Bblinks]

I agree with you 100% rich. I love the look of my rimless tank but I wouldn't buy another one as the fish constantly splash water over the edge making a wet floor and an ugly looking water marked tank. Sure does take the sexy right out of the tank.

I would do the same as you next time and get a eurobrace.

You live and you learn...

There are always pros and cons, that one piece euro brace has rounded corners and I am having a real tough time making a mesh screen for it...sigh. :ohwell:

[hunggi74]

Wait a minute....sounds like someone is in the market for a new tank!!! :mrgreen:

You're absolutely correct. However, by the time I save enough money, the frags you put into your current sexy tank will have become colonies. Come to think of it, it's perfect timing!! I'll raid yours and Jess's tanks! :lol:
Did I miss it or have you not mentioned your lighting choice for this tank? Hybrid ATI would add to the sleekness you already got goin' on. Just saying..

[seabreeze]

Following along in great anticipation :couch2:

You're gonna need a strawberry shortcake acro to match your daughter's oven LOL

I think this fancy new tank needs a fancy new thread :mrgreen:

And hey... sorry about the fish :puppydog:

I do see you have a damsel however... temporary? I had one in a previous tank... became an arch nemesis!!! Once he grew up and got established, the tank became HIS. Any current fish was allowed but anything new he chased the crap out of! Was a gorgeous blue but ughhhhhhhhhhh !@#@@!$#@!$

[Bblinks]

Following along in great anticipation :couch2:

You're gonna need a strawberry shortcake acro to match your daughter's oven LOL

I think this fancy new tank needs a fancy new thread :mrgreen:

And hey... sorry about the fish :puppydog:

I do see you have a damsel however... temporary? I had one in a previous tank... became an arch nemesis!!! Once he grew up and got established, the tank became HIS. Any current fish was allowed but anything new he chased the crap out of! Was a gorgeous blue but ughhhhhhhhhhh !@#@@!$#@!$

I got a ssc frag already but its only a skin flap....:bored:

Thinking about a new thread but I kinda like the continuation of the 300 as this tank is like the combination of all the information I have gathered and learned from the 300 made into this tank. I would like to think I have used the best practices so far....:question:

Funny I was just planning for Saturday morning fishing trip for that little bastard...:wink: Thanks for the heads up.

On another note, I saw a picture of your tank recently and it looks awesome, might have to come by and take a look in person if that's okay.

[Reef Pilot]

I got a ssc frag already but its only a skin flap....:bored:

LOL,... sounds like the one I got last year, a 1/4 inch nub..., and probably from the same guy... Mine has progressed to 3/4 inch now, and a lot of encrusting, but still hasn't take off.

[Bblinks]

LOL,... sounds like the one I got last year, a 1/4 inch nub..., and probably from the same guy... Mine has progressed to 3/4 inch now, and a lot of encrusting, but still hasn't take off.

Sure does take a long time for them to start taking off but once it does, it grows at a decent pace.

[gregzz4]

There are always pros and cons, that one piece euro brace has rounded corners and I am having a real tough time making a mesh screen for it...sigh. :ohwell:
Sounds like someone may need to build a light enclosure to prevent fish sticks :neutral:

[gregzz4]

stop by anytime. you know that. :wink:
Missed this part
I'll call you when this nasty FLU has passed

[tang daddy]

Haven't been on the site for a few weeks, had to go a few pages back. You got ssc skin flap.... What the who??

tank is lookin sweet bady!!

[Bblinks]

Welcome back my friend! As for the skin flap... Ya know, I gots my sources...:wink:

[Rice Reef]

We demand an update!

[Bblinks]

Nothing to see here...move along....😁

It's so boring right now, give me another couple of month.

[gregzz4]

We demand an update!
Whu-oh, the mob is getting restless ....
Better quell the crowd quick-like before it turns into some kinda riot

Oh wait, too late, someone went fishing so the votes are down :fish2:
And now someone else is taking a tea break, so I guess we're done with the voting :tea:

Stay tuned for the action ...

[Bblinks]

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Set up the last doser for magnesium. Slowly getting there.

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New fish added, Helfrich firefish. I bought 2 of them knowing that they will fight but I still wanted to try. Upon first introduction, I could only find 1 of the 2. I looked everywhere but no luck. Damn fish swam through the overflow and ended up in the filter sock and the wife found it the next day. She tried to put it back into the tank, the damn thing flopped around and finally gave up. That was the fastest 100 bucks I have ever wasted.

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Side view. Finally getting some algae growing. Tank is slowly looking alive now.

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Black ice clown are breeding again, I would really like to try breeding them soon. It would be a cool challenge.

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Full tank shot. Sorta.

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Few shot
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Skimmer is doing a great job! Love it!

[Ginu]

Looking good, if you want some algae let me know, it seems to love growing on my rocks.

[hillegom]

Rich, whats the knife on the sump for?

[Rice Reef]

That was a long wait.... But well worth the waiting! Good job! :wink:

[WarDog]

Even in its infancy... this coral crib is damn impressive in person!

[Bblinks]

Rich, whats the knife on the sump for?

What knife? lol Do you mean the scraper? I put the scraper there just to get it out of the way. :lol:

[Bblinks]

Looking good, if you want some algae let me know, it seems to love growing on my rocks.

I will have my own algae soon, don't you worry your pretty little head...lol

That was a long wait.... But well worth the waiting! Good job! :wink:

Sorry sir, I will be on it from now on...:mrgreen:

Even in its infancy... this coral crib is damn impressive in person!

Thanks man! I can't wait till they start growing.

[ashr]

Nice start!! The waiting is always the hardest part haha. I cannot wait for a couple months of growth!! Are you planning on doing anything different or new this time around?

[Bblinks]

Nice start!! The waiting is always the hardest part haha. I cannot wait for a couple months of growth!! Are you planning on doing anything different or new this time around?

Thanks man, the process is freaking killing me...lol patience is not one of my virtues. :redface:

[Ginu]

I will have my own algae soon, don't you worry your pretty little head...lol




Yes, but mine is more established :lol:

I really don't like this stage of waiting...

[hillegom]

What knife? lol Do you mean the scraper? I put the scraper there just to get it out of the way. :lol:

Right, I see it as a scraper now.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

The knife is there to stop any would-be frag snatchers from invading his tank.:wink:

[gregzz4]

Every minute spent staring at your tank is $ you can make to afford the hobby :lol:

Just sayin ...

[Bblinks]

oops double post

[Bblinks]

triple post wtf

[Rice Reef]

Man can't wait to see this tomorrow!

Good job!

[Bblinks]

So I had some free time and thought I put together a cheap man's led T5 hybrid unit myself.

It came together pretty decent and turned out better than I have anticipated. :mrgreen:

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02/948BE2ED-0B4B-4E2D-B689-A178A2ADC5A6_zpsy9ybdz0b.jpg

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[Ginu]

Very cool

Next purchase for me will be a hybrid led t5 ati

On a diff side note the office RSM s500 arrived today

[Bblinks]

On the tank.

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[Bblinks]

That's at 20% blue and actinic, 0% white. 2 x true actinic, 1 coral plus, 1 pink. ati bulbs

[Rice Reef]

TOTM2 soon! How about a close up shot of the MI?

[Bblinks]

TOTM2 soon! How about a close up shot of the MI?

NO...:mrgreen:

[Bblinks]

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02/6D552046-CABC-464D-BC60-405369DA2F92_zps7hjgxnd8.jpg

[Bblinks]

Best I can do brotha.

[Bblinks]

Very cool

Next purchase for me will be a hybrid led t5 ati

On a diff side note the office RSM s500 arrived today


I don't need to anymore, I made my own.....lol

BTW, I need my tube back please, gotta cook some rocks. :wink:

[Ginu]

I don't need to anymore, I made my own.....lol

BTW, I need my tube back please, gotta cook some rocks. :wink:



Sounds good, I shall get my rocks out this weekend, just hope it stops raining for once..

[Aquattro]

TOTM2 soon!

I dunno, I might disqualify it for frag plugs mounted to the rock -lol

[acepumping]

RICH!! Wow dude, looking on pace for another beautiful tank...
Looks awsome man.

[Bblinks]

I dunno, I might disqualify it for frag plugs mounted to the rock -lol

Come on! Lol

Don't worry, I'll mount them once my 6 weeks dipping regime is finished. You can't be too careful nowadays....damn aefw got everyone by the shorties.

RICH!! Wow dude, looking on pace for another beautiful tank...
Looks awsome man.

Thanks brah! Slowing coming along....very slowly!

[Reef Pilot]

Don't worry, I'll mount them once my 6 weeks dipping regime is finished. You can't be too careful nowadays....damn aefw got everyone by the shorties.

Hey, Rich, when you get a chance, would be interested to hear more details about your whole regime for introducing corals, incl the products you use. Like you say, can't be too careful these days.

[Bblinks]

Very cool

Next purchase for me will be a hybrid led t5 ati

On a diff side note the office RSM s500 arrived today

Hey, Rich, when you get a chance, would be interested to hear more details about your whole regime for introducing corals, incl the products you use. Like you say, can't be too careful these days.

Hey buddy.

So I have been collecting a fair bit of sps frags and the plan from the start was to collect as much as I can and once I am "happy" with the selection I will start a 4-6 weeks dipping regime. I will have all the frags mounted on plugs on a frag rack so nothing is attached, every week while I am doing my water change all the corals will be moved with the rack into a 20 gallon tank for a 15 minutes dip session than rinsed off with more recycled tank water before placing them back into the display. Once that's finished, I will assume that my tank will be pest free....

So next step for any new specimens will go into a nuvo 10-20 gallon all in one tank for 4-6 weeks for quarantine. I will most likely only get fresh cuts and leave the colonies alone.

I think this is the only way to keep your tank pest free.

[Bblinks]

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My little buddy Gill.

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orange hammer

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orange/gold plate....okay its just orange.

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Ya....I know....went a little overboard with frags....wife counted 40 cough cough 50 sps frags :redface:

[Bblinks]

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[WarDog]

Hey Rich, I'm kinda confused. Can't the aefw just jump ship onto your rocks even before you start dipping the frags? Maybe I'm missing something?

[apexifd]

A lot of those frags looks familiar.

[Bblinks]

Hey Rich, I'm kinda confused. Can't the aefw just jump ship onto your rocks even before you start dipping the frags? Maybe I'm missing something?

Well, that's an excellent question. There just isn't any exact scientific data on the life cycle of aefw. Most are just what hobbiest has discovered and speculated.

Imo, aefw needs to be close to the coral so they can feed frequently, I don't think they store enough energy in their body to sustain for more than a couple of days and adults will only venture out if the food is depleted or its looking for healthy corals to lay eggs on. One thing we know is that they like lay eggs close to flesh so newly hatched 1/3 of mm babies can start feeding almost instantaneously.

So my approach is to dip for 4-6 weeks on a weekly bases including the rack which the frags are mounted on. First 4 weeks to kill off any worms ( might not even be any) from juvenile stages to adults and last 2 weeks will make certain to rub out those straggler babies that might have slipped through the cracks. One thing we don't know is how the babies feed on the corals and if they infiltrate below the skin to feed until they become juveniles or do they just cruise on the skin surface. I really hope it's the latter but who knows.

Also, another important factor will be the initial collection of the Sps corals which in this case are all fresh cut. Even though they came from reputable sources, I always like to dip them in 2 different dips, one being revive and the other is iodine. Everyone has their owe preference on dipping but I found that using slightly higher dosage than recommended and turkey bast the corals while in the dip show far more effectiveness than if you just let it sit. Of course observe for eggs and if you find any eggs just toss that coral. Don't ever try to save it unless you are planing to quarantine. It's just not worth the risk even if it's an expensive frag.

Anyways, back to your question, yes, they are free to move around but I am pretty confident with what was described above I should be 99% pest free if I follow the program. Hopefully it made sense to you.

[Bblinks]

A lot of those frags looks familiar.

I don't know what you are talking about....:mrgreen:

[WarDog]

Yes, that answered my question! Perfect explanation, thank you.

Your collection is starting to look quite impressive and I'm glad the MI has settled in!

[Reef Pilot]

Even though they came from reputable sources, I always like to dip them in 2 different dips, one being revive and the other is iodine.
Are you not using RPS anymore?

[Bblinks]

Yes, that answered my question! Perfect explanation, thank you.

Your collection is starting to look quite impressive and I'm glad the MI has settled in!

Thanks buddy. Its slowly coming along....ssssssloooooowly :mrgreen:

Are you not using RPS anymore?

RPS has not met any of its claims at least for me. The worst part is I can't see what I am trying to dip, it's like I am bathing a smurf in blue water. Plus I can't stand the smell. lol I have an extra bottle if anyone wants it. FREE. :twised:

[Bblinks]

Just want to wish everyone a Happy Chinese New Years!


Okay update.

I have noticed my tank water not as crystal clear as I like it to be. I do run carbon and I do do a thorough cleaning session along with my weekly water change but still it's cloudy. do do :mrgreen: So I decided to run a uv and the very next day of running the uv (36W) the water cleared up. Guess it was the bacteria bloom that kept the water cloudy.

Tight fit.
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Next is my newly acquired deltec kalk stirrer.

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Installed and seems to be pretty decent.

[Aquattro]

I also acquired a UV unit today, with a very good chance of getting set up. Probably.

[Bblinks]

New addition to the tank and the only reason I got him is because he is eating like a pig, unfortunately the minute it went in the MI started chasing it around.....2 days....maybe....lol I can already see another thread being started by Brad...2 of the very hard to keep species in one tank, what's next....achilles?
you bet buddy!

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02/309CCA4F-24D2-4102-B79E-7DDC8E209846_zpsh3ny5uot.jpg

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MI eating like a champ

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Few Iphone photos

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[Aquattro]

..2 of the very hard to keep species in one tank, what's next....achilles?
you bet buddy!


Good luck!!

[mikepclo]

Can't stop drooling over the moorish idol. So gorgeous!

[Bblinks]

Good luck!!

Forget luck, I'll need more than that. Gonna start praying to the fish gods every night and make some kind of sacrifices to please them and maybe just maybe...

[Bblinks]

Can't stop drooling over the moorish idol. So gorgeous!

Thanks man, it's pretty special. I named it gill just like the movie. lol

[Rice Reef]

Forget luck, I'll need more than that. Gonna start praying to the fish gods every night and make some kind of sacrifices to please them and maybe just maybe...

Sacrifices? You gonna throw Peter into the volcano?

[Bblinks]

Sacrifices? You gonna throw Peter into the volcano?

That will start tonight...see you soon buddy :lol:

[WarDog]

Rich, if you have any problems with that Copperband and need to let him go I'd be happy to re-home him!

[Bblinks]

Rich, if you have any problems with that Copperband and need to let him go I'd be happy to re-home him!

You should hit up jl, they got a whole batch there that's eating mysis. don't be eyeing mine. Lol

[WarDog]

You should hit up jl, they got a whole batch there that's eating mysis. don't be eyeing mine. Lol

Ya I know, I was in there today on my way home from work to see how many Lyretails they have... and to see that plate you were on about, but I couldn't find it (in other words, it didn't stand out!), lol.

...and Gung Hay Fat Choy!

[Bblinks]

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[apexifd]

Love the MI.. Did you do anything special?

[Bblinks]

Love the MI.. Did you do anything special?

Special....no, just make sure a guy name Peter don't jinx you on it.

[WarDog]

Where's your update showing off your sweet new critters? :boink:

[TimT]

Nice collection of "Green" corals. ;)

[hunggi74]

Nice collection of "Green" corals. ;)

Yah Rich, 62 frags of green is kinda overkill:lol:
All kidding aside, saw the swank tank yesterday in person AND the MI AND the Borbonius... Dang! So purdy.
Sorry about the drool spot on your carpet man...at least I only drooled.

[Wheelman76]

Nice collection of "Green" corals. ;)


Lol , good one Tim

[Bblinks]

Nice collection of "Green" corals. ;)

Those are not green, they are yellow.....lol
Where's your update showing off your sweet new critters? :boink:

Uploading the picture as we speak. soon my friend soon.
Yah Rich, 62 frags of green is kinda overkill:lol:
All kidding aside, saw the swank tank yesterday in person AND the MI AND the Borbonius... Dang! So purdy.
Sorry about the drool spot on your carpet man...at least I only drooled.

Thanks Hung. Nothing compare to wheelman's tank but its coming along.

[Bblinks]

Lol , good one Tim

I didn't find it Good....you are color blind....kz rules!:mrgreen:

[Bblinks]

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Love this fish.

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Naoko

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[Ginu]

Looking good, I like that really rare setosa you got there :)

[Bblinks]

Looking good, I like that really rare setosa you got there :)

What setosa? lol

[Ginu]

What setosa? lol

The really rare snowy setosa :)

[Bblinks]

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-03/4537AAEB-3EE9-4A7A-AB50-581316F3A81A_zpsqecmnlky.jpg

Highly recommended.

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yay boy! Thanks to Kraken for the barbonius anthias

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I had to borrow a pic from Thomas but dang, look at this amazing fish.

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[hunggi74]

You are still behind in your picture posting, yes?:lol:
Wheelman's tank is ok. Too much pink. LMAO!! He should really have a tank thread going too so everyone can see both your tanks. I don't know which to call the Bling Bling and which to call the Swank Tank.
You both should learn from me and have brown frags. Brown is the new rainbow, you know??

[TimT]

I think Rich's should be the "Swank Tank" after some of the comments he was making yesterday. Lol.

[Bblinks]

I think Rich's should be the "Swank Tank" after some of the comments he was making yesterday. Lol.

What comments...I don't remember...lol no swank here, just s free stand and a glass box. Errbody have one on this forum. :wink:

[Bblinks]

You are still behind in your picture posting, yes?:lol:
Wheelman's tank is ok. Too much pink. LMAO!! He should really have a tank thread going too so everyone can see both your tanks. I don't know which to call the Bling Bling and which to call the Swank Tank.
You both should learn from me and have brown frags. Brown is the new rainbow, you know??

No I am not.....:mrgreen: that's not brown buddy that's pure gold! Just like the color of that dress.

[hunggi74]

I think Rich's should be the "Swank Tank" after some of the comments he was making yesterday. Lol.

Agreed. And then we went to JL to "look for Hung's Flame Wrasse pair" after your place.They don't get much swankier than Rich's for sure!

[Bblinks]

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Small photo update.....yes, I have issues...another achilles. little bastard is beating up on the copper band and I am not too happy with that at all. Fingers crossed. Thanks for looking.

[The Codfather]

Yo quiero Taco Bell
Oh...and nice Achilles.

[chef]

Hmmm, weird Rich. My cb is the king of my tank. My yellow tang and him are best buds!!! Love that anthias. On a side note, I'm getting back into breeding panther chameleons!! Will discuss further at the beer/reef gathering

[Bblinks]

Yo quiero Taco Bell
Oh...and nice Achilles.

Threw that in there to see if people are paying attention lol

[Bblinks]

Hmmm, weird Rich. My cb is the king of my tank. My yellow tang and him are best buds!!! Love that anthias. On a side note, I'm getting back into breeding panther chameleons!! Will discuss further at the beer/reef gathering

Poor copper band, it would be a tough choice if I had to choose...achilles it is! lol but in all honesty, if the achilles starts to pick on the moorish idol I would probably get rid of the Achilles. $&@! why can't they just get alon! :mrgreen:

[gregzz4]

Awesome big guy :mrgreen:

I love that anthias, and I'm glad to see you with an Achilles again
Hope things go well this time !!

Have you tried out the new scraper ?

Have you tried the BRS bulk mag yet ?
I'm curious to see how it mixes ...
Does it come separate; Mag Chloride and Mag Sulfate ?

See you soon ...

Oh, and cheers to tacos :wink:

[Ginu]

Awesome big guy :mrgreen:

I love that anthias, and I'm glad to see you with an Achilles again
Hope things go well this time !!

Have you tried out the new scraper ?

Have you tried the BRS bulk mag yet ?
I'm curious to see how it mixes ...
Does it come separate; Mag Chloride and Mag Sulfate ?

See you soon ...

Oh, and cheers to tacos :wink:

I use BRS Mag, Ca and Alk aditives and I can say they are awesome, mix very well and never get any stuff at the bottom of the containers... its really good stuff.

Rich - what do you use the most of as I'm going to order a 5gal soon unless you want to meet me @peace arch and pick all four 5g pails of chemicals.

[Ginu]

Poor copper band, it would be a tough choice if I had to choose...achilles it is! lol but in all honesty, if the achilles starts to pick on the moorish idol I would probably get rid of the Achilles. $&@! why can't they just get alon! :mrgreen:


Love your fish collection :)

[WarDog]

Looking good as always buddy! Still can't believe you got a second Achilles, lol.

Like I said before, I'd be happy to take the CB off your hands if need be. He could always technically be your fish, just in my tank, lol!

[Bblinks]

Awesome big guy :mrgreen:

I love that anthias, and I'm glad to see you with an Achilles again
Hope things go well this time !!

Have you tried out the new scraper ?

Have you tried the BRS bulk mag yet ?
I'm curious to see how it mixes ...
Does it come separate; Mag Chloride and Mag Sulfate ?

See you soon ...

Oh, and cheers to tacos :wink:

Thanks Greg, I think I need one more anthias and its gonna to be a sunburst (fathead) I had one back in the days when I first set up the 300, unfortunately they didn't last long but with my current feeding regime I am sure they will do well.

I have the brs bulk stuff on hand now so I will take some pics for you once its mixed. BTW they do come separate.

I use BRS Mag, Ca and Alk aditives and I can say they are awesome, mix very well and never get any stuff at the bottom of the containers... its really good stuff.

Rich - what do you use the most of as I'm going to order a 5gal soon unless you want to meet me @peace arch and pick all four 5g pails of chemicals.

I will let you know what I need my good man, thanks for your help as always.

[Ginu]

Thanks Greg, I think I need one more anthias and its gonna to be a sunburst (fathead) I had one back in the days when I first set up the 300, unfortunately they didn't last long but with my current feeding regime I am sure they will do well.

I have the brs bulk stuff on hand now so I will take some pics for you once its mixed. BTW they do come separate.



I will let you know what I need my good man, thanks for your help as always.


Want a Lyretail Anthias? I got a midas blenny and the retarded anthias thinks its his own kind or something... seems to hang out on that side of the tank...

[Bblinks]

Want a Lyretail Anthias? I got a midas blenny and the retarded anthias thinks its his own kind or something... seems to hang out on that side of the tank...

If you want to get rid of him than I will be more than happy to take him. :mrgreen:

[Aquattro]

want me to change the name of this thread to My New Addiction?

[Bblinks]

want me to change the name of this thread to My New Addiction?

Maybe I shouldve started another thread. lol

[Ginu]

If you want to get rid of him than I will be more than happy to take him. :mrgreen:

Ill think about it. Might also put him in the RSM which should be cycled by now.

[Bblinks]

Looking good as always buddy! Still can't believe you got a second Achilles, lol.

Like I said before, I'd be happy to take the CB off your hands if need be. He could always technically be your fish, just in my tank, lol!

I would be happy to keep my fish with you, I know they will be taken care of that's for sure! :wink:

[Aquattro]

Maybe I shouldve started another thread. lol

Maybe :)

[byee]

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-03/4537AAEB-3EE9-4A7A-AB50-581316F3A81A_zpsqecmnlky.jpg



Highly recommended.


Rich,

I've considered the Tunze Long to replace my Tiger Shark.

What do you think about the Tunze Long cleaner?

Thanks!

[Bblinks]

It's worth the $40 that I spent on it. I like this unit cause its easy to use and it will not scratch up your glass. I would say this is one of the best product for 2014.

[Ginu]

I also have this unit on two of my tanks and they are awesome... very small chance to scratch the glass (although there is still a chance).
Also not afraid to go near or in the sand.

I think tunze could have made the unit float, however as it really sucks when it drops while trying to move sides...
Also careful with the blade as its quite sharp.

[byee]

My 45g cube is made of 10mm starfire glass.

Will the Long version will be sufficient?

Just needed to ask because I had the Hammerhead for my old 120g with 10mm glass but it didn't work well which is why I bought the Tigershark for my cube.

[Ginu]

My tank is a 120g 12mm starphire glass and it works well.. Obviously its not 100% bulletproof and it has flaws but in my opinion its much better than any magnet with a pad on the back of it...

The one flaw is the fact that it doesn't float and my tank is 2" deep and the stand is very high, edge is at about 6'1- 6'2, so its a bitch to remove the screen and reach to the bottom...

But yea to answer your question, the long version will work very well and i haven't had the meet of a strong magnet yet so I don't regret buying it...

All my other magnets make perfect egg crate stands though with a little glue :)

[Wretch]

Ok here is a question for you guys, can you use it on curved glass?

[Ginu]

Ok here is a question for you guys, can you use it on curved glass?


Curved glass like on a bowfront? Or curved like a RSM 130 at the corner?

The magnet has two points of contact only so i will work really well on curved glass of a bow front but I don't see.it working very well on a 90 degree curved edge, nano might work to a certain extent.

[Wretch]

Curved glass like on a bowfront? Or curved like a RSM 130 at the corner?

The magnet has two points of contact only so i will work really well on curved glass of a bow front but I don't see.it working very well on a 90 degree curved edge, nano might work to a certain extent.

I have a 54g corner. Thanks. Sorry to Hi jack thread.

[Bblinks]

I have a 54g corner. Thanks. Sorry to Hi jack thread.

Ya, what the duece... this ain't no tunze algae showcase thread....just kidding.:mrgreen:


It should work with a corner tank, I say get one try it and thank me later.

[Aquattro]

It should work with a corner tank, I say get one try it and thank me later.

Thought it was, just bought one because of it :)

[byee]

Ya, what the duece... this ain't no tunze algae showcase thread....just kidding.:mrgreen:


It should work with a corner tank, I say get one try it and thank me later.


Rich,

Is Jeff giving you a kickback for marking the Tunze to help fund your addiction?

[hunggi74]

Rich,

Is Jeff giving you a kickback for marking the Tunze to help fund your addiction?

No, Rich is still paying off the debt he owed Jeff from helping him with the original 300DD move. Do you know how much Jeff charges one to have his picture posted in a tank thread?? :lol:

[Bblinks]

Thought it was, just bought one because of it :)

Thank me later...

Rich,

Is Jeff giving you a kickback for marking the Tunze to help fund your addiction?

I should ask...lol

No, Rich is still paying off the debt he owed Jeff from helping him with the original 300DD move. Do you know how much Jeff charges one to have his picture posted in a tank thread?? :lol:

Hey Hey, that's between Jeff and I....he's easy but not cheap. :mrgreen:

[Bblinks]

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A bit hairy but oh well.

[Bblinks]

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one more :biggrin:

BRS mag solution mix, getting a lot of people selling bulk chemicals nowadays but brs is still by far the highest grade money can buy.

5 cup mag chloride and 3 cups sulphate (epsom salt)

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crystal clear all the way through even with superstore exact epsom salt.

[byee]

I like your frag tree. Is that from Dave in Langley?

BTW, the Tunze Longs are out of stock at JL...........maybe because of your build thread. I'm curious how many people actually went out to buy one because of this thread.

[Aquattro]

I'm curious how many people actually went out to buy one because of this thread.

Me. I might have got the last one :) Sorry...

[Bblinks]

I like your frag tree. Is that from Dave in Langley?

BTW, the Tunze Longs are out of stock at JL...........maybe because of your build thread. I'm curious how many people actually went out to buy one because of this thread.

Yep, that's from big boi Dave.

[byee]

Me. I might have got the last one :) Sorry...


JL is not expecting the Tunze longs for a few weeks.

[WarDog]

JL is not expecting the Tunze longs for a few weeks.

Totally Rich's fault, lol!

[Wretch]

JL is not expecting the Tunze longs for a few weeks.

Yeah I just checked today. They have 18 coming in on the 22nd or 23rd. Something like that any way.

[Bblinks]

Post some iphone pics at night.

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-04/07E14DF5-4104-4F37-A000-6D221C53A843_zpsondqeqkt.jpg

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[Bblinks]

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[Bblinks]

Couple of pieces from reefraft via fragbox, not mine but I thought they were pretty cool.

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[Bblinks]

Tank is finally coming into it's own, water parameter is slowly getting inline. I am happy with how everything is coloring up. Couple of new things I have started to use on my tank I like to mention. First is the redsea color program. I was shocked how much it has impacted my tank but of course you have to be on a low nutrient tank or else I think it will bring on the algae. Second is BRS hc gfo, this stuff works extremely well and since it's dry, you get more compare to other brands. It also takes only about 500ml of water before it clears up compare to Rowa which can be a gallon or 2. Funny thing is that rowa states no rinse required but I'll be damned if I am gonna turn my tank into the red sea.

New fish added, yellow coris wrasse and another borbonious. If someone tells you that adding one borb and one has been added already its okay they are a friken liar. The larger established borb is **** kicking the other one, why can't everyone just get along...:neutral: oh well. Still waiting for some sunburst anthais, I hope they will be okay to add...:twised:

[Wretch]

Its good to hear everything is going in the right direction. Fish will be fish but you can always try adding more to distract the other one. I hear that works well. :lol: Must be close to time for another group buy then if everything is colouring up nice. :wink:

[Bblinks]

Its good to hear everything is going in the right direction. Fish will be fish but you can always try adding more to distract the other one. I hear that works well. :lol: Must be close to time for another group buy then if everything is colouring up nice. :wink:

I am ready....:mrgreen:

[kien]

Those pics are trippy, Rich :-) Reminds me of night (glow) bowling.

[WarDog]

Looking good as always buddy!

Just skimmed through your thread, starting with the new tank, and you seem to have forgotten to list all the equipment you are now using. I mean I know what you've got, but other folks drooling over your tank would like to know I'm sure! Any chance of an official list?

[Bblinks]

Those pics are trippy, Rich :-) Reminds me of night (glow) bowling.

I used to love glowbowl when I lived in Edmonton lol. Jesse "Wheelman" picked up some cool film sheets that acts as a blue light filter. It's been pretty cool to be able to capture these pics under heavy blue light and actually reflects our perception.

Looking good as always buddy!

Just skimmed through your thread, starting with the new tank, and you seem to have forgotten to list all the equipment you are now using. I mean I know what you've got, but other folks drooling over your tank would like to know I'm sure! Any chance of an official list?

I can't give out all my secrets....just kidding lol I guess I should do a list but I honestly thought everything is posted in picture form.

[Bblinks]

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[hunggi74]

Hey Rich, are you using your new filters when taking those photos?

[Bblinks]

Hey Rich, are you using your new filters when taking those photos?

You bet buddy.

[Wretch]

Any new pictures of the rock work? Still fighting the swaying fuzz? The frags are looking cleaner.

[Bblinks]

Any new pictures of the rock work? Still fighting the swaying fuzz? The frags are looking cleaner.

Its all cleared up, those urchins are awesome except when they start to carry my frags around but you will see it on Saturday.

[Ginu]

Its all cleared up, those urchins are awesome except when they start to carry my frags around but you will see it on Saturday.


Give the urchin a sheet of GSP and they will carry it around forever :P it works very well and that way they don't carry frags around.

[Bblinks]

Give the urchin a sheet of GSP and they will carry it around forever :P it works very well and that way they don't carry frags around.

Hmmm....interesting. Now to find some gsp lol thanks buddy.

[byee]

Hmmm....interesting. Now to find some gsp lol thanks buddy.


Rich,

If you're interested I can give you some..

All I want is you to post a picture of your urchin wearing a 'rug'

Interested??

[daplatapus]

Rich,

If you're interested I can give you some..

All I want is you to post a picture of your urchin wearing a 'rug'

Interested??

You could start a hair club for urchins :D

[Bblinks]

I don't know, never had any before lol. Sure I guess if it can keep the frags on the frag rack. Thanks

[Bblinks]

You could start a hair club for urchins :D

Lmao! It's not only the president but a client also?! :mrgreen:

[byee]

Lmao! It's not only the president but a client also?! :mrgreen:


.......there's a challenge!! Need to figure out a way to keep the gsp alive out of water.

It would probably look great on you.

[Wheelman76]

I'm not sure if this can happen or not , but is it possible that the urchin wearing a gsp hat can spread gsp all over the rockwork ? Because that's the last thing I would want sprouting all over the place in my Sps dominant tank.

[Ginu]

I'm not sure if this can happen or not , but is it possible that the urchin wearing a gsp hat can spread gsp all over the rockwork ? Because that's the last thing I would want sprouting all over the place in my Sps dominant tank.

Id say its pretty impossible, although mine dropped his cape once b4, but i made sure to dress him back up again.

[Bblinks]

I'm not sure if this can happen or not , but is it possible that the urchin wearing a gsp hat can spread gsp all over the rockwork ? Because that's the last thing I would want sprouting all over the place in my Sps dominant tank.

Id say its pretty impossible, although mine dropped his cape once b4, but i made sure to dress him back up again.

Damn urchin is grabbing everything in sight lol, I need to do something fast before he rearrange the whole layout. I will take some GSP if some one is willing to give. Byee..lol

[WarDog]

I got some birdsnest you can glue to his back, lol!

[Ginu]

Perfect timing,

here ya go:

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=113780

[Bblinks]

Thanks boys except for wardog, keep your damn birdsnest.:biggrin:

[byee]

Damn urchin is grabbing everything in sight lol, I need to do something fast before he rearrange the whole layout. I will take some GSP if some one is willing to give. Byee..lol


Rich,

Do you want some? I've got some I can give you. I'm probably about a 10 min drive from your place.

Barry

[Aquattro]

Any thoughts about mounting frags to rocks? Saw it done once, looked good :razz:

[Bblinks]

Rich,

Do you want some? I've got some I can give you. I'm probably about a 10 min drive from your place.

Barry

Thanks very much for your offer. I really appreciated. I am thinking about trading the urchin in to Jl. I will let you know if I change my mind. Thanks again!

[Bblinks]

Any thoughts about mounting frags to rocks? Saw it done once, looked good :razz:

Soon soon, they are not ready yet. :wink:

[WarDog]

Soon soon, they are not ready yet. :wink:

Rich has been MIA for over 24 hours now... I think he started mounting frags!!!!

[Rice Reef]

Rich has been MIA for over 24 hours now... I think he started mounting frags!!!!

Well, he does have 100+ frags to mount...

[gregzz4]

99+ frags to mount ...
I bought one last week :mrgreen:

[Bblinks]

Ya I did....and I am out of room already :sad: still got 36 More frags to go...I think I started with more frags than the name Wong in a Chinese yellow pages.:redface:

[Aquattro]

Ya I did....and I am out of room already :sad: still got 36 More frags to go...I think I started with more frags than the name Wong in a Chinese yellow pages.:redface:

Hate when that happens...:razz:

[gregzz4]

Could always upgrade ...

[Ginu]

300DD coming up

[Wretch]

Ya I did....and I am out of room already :sad: still got 36 More frags to go...I think I started with more frags than the name Wong in a Chinese yellow pages.:redface:

Last time I was there you said you had lots of room, no problem. Well maybe... :lol:

[daplatapus]

99 frags to mount in the tank, 99 frags to mount, take one down, pass it around, 98 frags to mount in the tank

98 frags to mount in the tank .... :music:

[WarDog]

99 frags to mount in the tank, 99 frags to mount, take one down, pass it around, 98 frags to mount in the tank

98 frags to mount in the tank .... :music:

Lol!

[Bblinks]

Last time I was there you said you had lots of room, no problem. Well maybe... :lol:

There is room, I just need to get rid of some. Damn Warren was suppose to come by and take some frags but he's been dodging me. I can also add more rocks...:mrgreen:

99 frags to mount in the tank, 99 frags to mount, take one down, pass it around, 98 frags to mount in the tank

98 frags to mount in the tank .... :music:

Lol!

You guys are hilarious. lol

[WarDog]

There is room, I just need to get rid of some. Damn Warren was suppose to come by and take some frags but he's been dodging me.

Dodging you?! Buddy, you haven't answered my texts in 2 days! Our reef bromance is on thin ice, lol.

That's it. I'm coming over tonight. Clear your schedule!!!

[Wretch]

Come on now, don't let Warren hog all the nice stuff. His frag rack is full. If he starts glueing frags down who knows what might happen. :lol:

[Bblinks]

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[Bblinks]

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Bursting at the seams.


And Brad, I am adding more rocks and once that's done, I will mount them directly to the rocks....without frag plugs...before you start giving me crap. :smile:

[Wretch]

Very nice Rich. Where did you get the fathead anthias? Now you just need a square box anthias and you are set.

[Aquattro]

And Brad, I am adding more rocks and once that's done, I will mount them directly to the rocks....without frag plugs...before you start giving me crap. :smile:

I didn't say a thing!! Although you might want to have a frag sale real soon :)

[Bblinks]

I had another ro unit sitting around so I decided to link everything up. Turned out pretty good. Water production is up to 300 Gallons per day. Its way over kill but what eves.

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/Mobile%20Uploads/A9514573-B3AA-4ADE-9DA3-819758A5A2FE_zpsvmhtrhh5.jpg

[Bblinks]

Very nice Rich. Where did you get the fathead anthias? Now you just need a square box anthias and you are set.

Got it from Oceanic corals, Albert gave me great service and even delivered the fish. I ordered it from him around 2 weeks ago and he semi quarantined for me for 2 weeks and made sure that it ate before dropping it off for me. I couldn't be happier.

[Bblinks]

I didn't say a thing!! Although you might want to have a frag sale real soon :)

You coming down soon? :wink:

[Aquattro]

You coming down soon? :wink:

Nope, no room for frags. I have to have a sale of my own :)

[Bblinks]

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[hunggi74]

Hey Rich, some of those frags are starting to look like mini colonies! Nicely done. And I couldn't agree more with your comments on Albert. He service has always been above and beyond expectations. AND he delivers!

[Skimmer Juice]

beautiful anthias , really want one but that price doe

[Bblinks]

Hey Rich, some of those frags are starting to look like mini colonies! Nicely done. And I couldn't agree more with your comments on Albert. He service has always been above and beyond expectations. AND he delivers!

Yes sir slowly but surely. Stop by, I'll get the boys to come over and we will shop talk reef.

beautiful anthias , really want one but that price doe

Thanks. I got the last one from Kraken for $150 each, darn good deal. Maybe shoot him a pm.

[WarDog]

Get those extra rocks in buddy, and we can go frag shopping again, lol!

Looks awesome as always!

[Bblinks]

Get those extra rocks in buddy, and we can go frag shopping again, lol!

Looks awesome as always!

I'll get it done this weekend. Still can't buy anymore frags, you heard the wife. I need to get her something shinny to distract her...:mrgreen:

[WarDog]

Get her a Ducati. Zooooooom!

[gregzz4]

That's quite the fathead you got there, and a nice fish too !
You have So too many frags :lol:

[Bblinks]

That's quite the fathead you got there, and a nice fish too !
You have So too many frags :lol:

Okay...lol

[hunggi74]

I'll get it done this weekend. Still can't buy anymore frags, you heard the wife. I need to get her something shinny to distract her...:mrgreen:

Buy a pack of Juicy Fruit and give her the empty wrappers. Or buy her a small compact mirror and she could spend hours staring at it..? Anything else just takes away from your fish funds mang!
And if she sees this post, then I'll have to take a pass on coming over to visit LOL

[gregzz4]

Okay...lol
:boink: Ya know I love ya man and I don't think you have a fat head

[Wretch]

So did you get any frags actually mounted and off the plugs? If so where are the pictures? :biggrin:

[WarDog]

So did you get any frags actually mounted and off the plugs? If so where are the pictures? :biggrin:

Ya Rich... Where's the pictures? Lol.

[gregzz4]

Ya, it's been a long time. We are going through withdrawls here ...

[daplatapus]

Ya, Rich....

[Bblinks]

Ya, Rich....

Ya Rich... Where's the pictures? Lol.

So did you get any frags actually mounted and off the plugs? If so where are the pictures? :biggrin:


Coming now.

[Bblinks]

Ya, it's been a long time. We are going through withdrawls here ...

Don't worry, I got a few pics posting up soon.

[Bblinks]

Lost both sunbursts, sucks big time but life goes on, I fished out the trigger and the flame out of the tank and I think the stress took a toll on the sunburst.

All my other fishes are happy and alive. few spots on the achilles but that's a given. Damn fish is probably born with it.

I have added more rocks to the tank and happy to say all frags are mounted, urchins are still knocking them off here and there just to keep me busy.

New toys for the tank. 1 more gyre, laguna 4380gph return pump, 2 AI hydra 52
(quality assurance demo:lol:) replaced the 3 vegas in my home made hybrid.

I really wasn't looking to replace the return pump but the speedwave return crapped out so it was a forced fed. After my beautiful plumbing job and right before I fire it up I said to myself man this is an overkill, 4300gph might just blow the pipe right off the bulk head. Well, it turned out pretty good, lots of flow but it was working flawlessly.....until several glass crunching sound and a shower of glass shards and little black balls shot out the return pipe. my wife was like wtf was that? Boom! it dawn on me that I left a thermometer in the return and totally forgot about it. First thing came to mind was mercury but after consulting with several other reefers we came to the conclusion that its only alcohol and metal beads I had a sense of relief. Lesson of the day is do not leave any loose in a high volume pump in the return chamber. Happy to report nothing was kill or injured.

Second Gyre was added only because I didn't like the look of asymmetric. I like the balance look and man does the tank have flow, so much flow that some of the frogspawn is literally blown right off the skeleton so I promptly dialed everything back.:redface: Gonna have to get rid of all the lps in the tank and then I am gonna let it rip. :twised:

I was fortunate enough to be given the chance to demo a set of hydra 52s so I replaced the 3 vegas and let me tell you I am impressed with those lights. Those lights are bright. I have them dialed down so the coral can acclimate to the new lights, I will let you guys know how the coral react.

Enough talk...here are some night glow pics with the hydra 52 ultra violet light on 100%
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/Mobile%20Uploads/C262BE80-44A9-4B28-9C44-1140E98645CF_zps7bmm9mxa.jpg

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http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/Mobile%20Uploads/4572311D-7EC9-42CA-A1D5-7277F22A197E_zps1ipoecc4.jpg

What a mess...lol

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/Mobile%20Uploads/28B5DEDB-7269-4752-AB23-1BC2EF5D8DED_zpsv0vkf383.jpg

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Forgot to mention that I plumbed the reactors into the return to eliminate the need of running extra pumps and it also freed up some outlets.

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/Mobile%20Uploads/D5522E57-ACD1-4A47-A14F-FDAF5F4D1A6A_zps6hz4xwbz.jpg

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[WarDog]

Congrats on 100 pages. Not sure if this is good or bad :noidea:

[Bblinks]

Congrats on 100 pages. Not sure if this is good or bad :noidea:

Thanks buddy! I think its good....maybe...:biggrin:

[Ginu]

Congrats on 100 pages. Not sure if this is good or bad :noidea:


Haha exactly my thought!!

[Aquattro]

<cough> frag plugs <cough>

[Wretch]

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i331/bblinks/Mobile%20Uploads/334DE982-A455-4D24-9914-47E82A6B43E0_zpsyrereaah.jpg

Bursting at the seams.


And Brad, I am adding more rocks and once that's done, I will mount them directly to the rocks....without frag plugs...before you start giving me crap. :smile:

I think someone got confused during the whole process. Maybe the number of frags overwhelmed him. :lol:

[Bblinks]

Haha exactly my thought!!

Thanks...

<cough> frag plugs <cough>

Ya ya....I know. lol

I think someone got confused during the whole process. Maybe the number of frags overwhelmed him. :lol:

Never...I think I need professional help. Hi my name is Rich R I C H and I am an addict.

[gregzz4]

100 pages, and nearly 1000 posts

I thought you had a Red Dragon return ...
What's with the new pump ?

[gregzz4]

999 .... :biggrin:

[WarDog]

WOOHOO. Post 1000... do I win a frag?