My addiction 300DD

[WarDog]

I can't even look at your pictures anymore... they make me want to jump off the nearest non-tolled bridge.

[Bblinks]

I can't even look at your pictures anymore... they make me want to jump off the nearest non-tolled bridge.

LMFAO!!! I will see you tonight.

[kien]

DROOL. Looking great Big R! I especially like how you have a red bubble tip anemone sandwiched in among a cluster of SPS. LIKE A BOSS.

[Bblinks]

DROOL. Looking great Big R! I especially like how you have a red bubble tip anemone sandwiched in among a cluster of SPS. LIKE A BOSS.

Hahahahaha, you know how we like to live on the west-coast....danger is my middle name!:twised:

Corals are finally growing in after a year and a half, now its time to enjoy! :mrgreen:

[kaboom]

Removed all the rose bubble tips from the tank, they were taking out my sps ever so slowly, they are really nice but the rate how they split and move around its just matter of time before they take over the tank. So, for now, they are in the biocube.

I didn't realize RBT were that toxic, are they actually burning the SPS they're touching? I have one RBT and plan on adding a bunch of SPS, going to be a problem eh?

[kien]

I didn't realize RBT were that toxic, are they actually burning the SPS they're touching? I have one RBT and plan on adding a bunch of SPS, going to be a problem eh?

My RBT nukes everything in its path!

[Bblinks]

I didn't realize RBT were that toxic, are they actually burning the SPS they're touching? I have one RBT and plan on adding a bunch of SPS, going to be a problem eh?

The one I got isn't that bad but it still irritates the sps to the point which will cause death. If the bbt is stationary, you might just be okay but otherwise I would just remove it. It will save you headaches later on.

[hunggi74]

So.....why don't you elaborate on how many frags you got in your tank now.... since last night....

Eh..? No speak Engrish....

[WarDog]

Eh..? No speak Engrish....


多少个片段？

Duōshǎo gè piànduàn?

Có bao nhiêu mảnh vỡ ?

[apexifd]

多少个片段？

Duōshǎo gè piànduàn?

Có bao nhiêu mảnh vỡ ?


First of all. Don't use google translator. They never get it right.

Second of all. Hung is Vietnamese.

3rd. Traditional Chinese is the real Chinese writing. Simplified Chinese is a cheap knock off.

And mod. Please delete the post ASAP.

All jokes.

[Bblinks]

First of all. Don't use google translator. They never get it right.

Second of all. Hung is Vietnamese.

3rd. Traditional Chinese is the real Chinese writing. Simplified Chinese is a cheap knock off.

And mod. Please delete the post ASAP.

All jokes.

Isn't one of those Vietnamese....

[Sahin]

Amazing! Just amazing! Grow them corals...this tank will look crazy awesome within a year! :smile:

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[tang daddy]

Rich you going to change the title soon?

[Bblinks]

Amazing! Just amazing! Grow them corals...this tank will look crazy awesome within a year! :smile:

Thank Sahin, I will do my best to grow everything out.

Rich you going to change the title soon?

Maybe....

[Bblinks]

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Baby Rhomboid

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[hillegom]

Awesome!!

[H2o2]

Totally !!

[mseepman]

I have to ask...how do you deal with coral warfare? My tank started going down when they all started battling and then I've never recovered cause hair algae sprouts where one dies.

[tang daddy]

I have to ask...how do you deal with coral warfare? My tank started going down when they all started battling and then I've never recovered cause hair algae sprouts where one dies.

There's a simple solution for this problem.... I go to Rich's house with coral clippers and chop stuff....

But seriously either corals get moved around to make space or they shake hands and one takes over the other. Rich will need a frag tank soon at the rate corals are growing, lucky there is some floor room and plenty on the back wall.

[Bblinks]

Awesome!!

Totally !!


Thanks guys!!!

I have to ask...how do you deal with coral warfare? My tank started going down when they all started battling and then I've never recovered cause hair algae sprouts where one dies.

You will have to start fragging....first world problems...lol

You can also let nature take over and survival of the fittest....

I am not a big fan of the latter, I always try to trim as I can but sometimes I get too lazy. Your placement of corals are very important, some corals just don't play well with each other. You will have to experiment.

[Bblinks]

There's a simple solution for this problem.... I go to Rich's house with coral clippers and chop stuff....

But seriously either corals get moved around to make space or they shake hands and one takes over the other. Rich will need a frag tank soon at the rate corals are growing, lucky there is some floor room and plenty on the back wall.

Friken guy. :biggrin:

[hunggi74]

There's always the option to franchise. Spread his seed around to other tanks so everyone can enjoy Richs goods...wait that doesn't sound right at all....

[Bblinks]

There's always the option to franchise. Spread his seed around to other tanks so everyone can enjoy Richs goods...wait that doesn't sound right at all....

Where is this going to.....:biggrin:

[Rice Reef]

Look at all the growth and colors! Good job, Rich! Man, and your Achilles! what a fine fish you have (along with all his wrasses and anthias!)

[Bblinks]

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[Bblinks]

Look at all the growth and colors! Good job, Rich! Man, and your Achilles! what a fine fish you have (along with all his wrasses and anthias!)

Thanks buddy, still trying to keep up with your growth and color....:wink:

[Rice Reef]

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As Rich posts the new pics... he drops the mic and walks away...

[Bblinks]

LOL Nothing like that....more like the boss walked in and I had to post quick...:redface:

[tang daddy]

Awesome polyp extension bro....another few months and will be ready for me to bring some coral snips for a pruning.🦀

[Bblinks]

Awesome polyp extension bro....another few months and will be ready for me to bring some coral snips for a pruning.🦀

Just don't cut off half the colony by accident....:wink:

[gregzz4]

Super healthy and happy looking corals bud :hail:

[Bblinks]

Super healthy and happy looking corals bud :hail:

Thanks man. Sometimes I think I am pretty lucky in this hobby. My Ato broke so I've been manually pumping top off water into the tank and today, while pumping, I totally forgot that I plugged in and within a few minutes 15 gallons of fresh water dumped in the tank. Such a rip head move. Lol salinity went down to 1.022 which is okay for now.....I hope🙊 I was gonna hook up the Ato straight to the 40 gallon drum but thank god I didn't. 🙈

[tang daddy]

Thanks man. Sometimes I think I am pretty lucky in this hobby. My Ato broke so I've been manually pumping top off water into the tank and today, while pumping, I totally forgot that I plugged in and within a few minutes 15 gallons of fresh water dumped in the tank. Such a rip head move. Lol salinity went down to 1.022 which is okay for now.....I hope🙊 I was gonna hook up the Ato straight to the 40 gallon drum but thank god I didn't. 🙈

Rich you did this again? Didn't this happen last month? I have a float style ato you can use let me know.

[WarDog]

Oh man.

[hunggi74]

That's his secret! Stress the corals out once in awhile to keep them strong! Kids, don't try this at home. Should only be attempted by a professional.

[Bblinks]

Rich you did this again? Didn't this happen last month? I have a float style ato you can use let me know.

Thanks Chris but DaveJ was nice enough to lent me his tunze.

Oh man.

Tell me about it...Linda was just shaking her head while I was cursing up a storm..

That's his secret! Stress the corals out once in awhile to keep them strong! Kids, don't try this at home. Should only be attempted by a professional.

Don't let my secret out....:mrgreen:

[Reef-Geek]

Looks amazing!!!
What's your secret to get the Polyp Extension or it was always like that?

[Bblinks]

Looks amazing!!!
What's your secret to get the Polyp Extension or it was always like that?

Lots of poop in the water from fishes(higher nutrient) and no angels or any other potential coral nipper.

[Reef-Geek]

Lots of poop in the water from fishes(higher nutrient) and no angels or any other potential coral nipper.

Lol, that's simple.

No other vitamin or amino acid dosing?
Do you mind sharing what do you feed your fish? I saw LRS frozen food at JL but it's way too expensive I don't know if it will be worth it.

[Bblinks]

Lol, that's simple.

No other vitamin or amino acid dosing?
Do you mind sharing what do you feed your fish? I saw LRS frozen food at JL but it's way too expensive I don't know if it will be worth it.

I have tried all kinds of supplement from zeo to redsea. I think for the most part, they are supplements. Your core focus should still be on keeping calcium, alkalinity and magnesium in the correct and more importantly stable condition. Out side of that, colors of the corals can be adjusted with some additives if you are not happy with it and lastly, higher nutrient doesn't mean bad water quality, it just means there are more "food" particles for the corals to feed on. Hope this helps.

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[Ginu]

I honestly don't know why I clicked to view... :jaw:

Looking stunning Rich... I really need some pointers lol...

[reeferfulton]

Insane!!. Man your colors are stunning rich.... sell me your water

[hillegom]

You have captured awesomeness.
Great growth
all those pics and only one fish photobombed, amazing

[TimT]

Wow Rich!!! That Cannabis oil is sure working well for the corals. How do the fish respond to it though?? ;-)

[WarDog]

Wow Rich!!! That Cannabis oil is sure working well for the corals. How do the fish respond to it though?? ;-)

Lol.

[dcw1sfu]

Looks great rich. Still using just the Hydra 52's for lighting?

[Sahin]

Looking great. Just awesome work man.

[Bblinks]

Lol.

What's so funny wardog?:mrgreen:

Looks great rich. Still using just the Hydra 52's for lighting?

I am running ATI 8 bulb with 2 tru lumen strips. Thanks.

Looking great. Just awesome work man.

Thank you sir!

[Bblinks]

I honestly don't know why I clicked to view... :jaw:

Looking stunning Rich... I really need some pointers lol...

Come by anytime buddy.

Insane!!. Man your colors are stunning rich.... sell me your water

Stop it buddy, your tank is just as nice! My water sucks big time, I only test if I have to....I mean my wife only tests if she has to...my big three swings like the pirate ship at the PNE..:redface:

You have captured awesomeness.
Great growth
all those pics and only one fish photobombed, amazing

Thank you! I did it during my water change, fishes were all hiding.

[Bblinks]

Wow Rich!!! That Cannabis oil is sure working well for the corals. How do the fish respond to it though?? ;-)

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

BTW, I need to come out to your place soon, saw that post of yours and probably need a few things buddy, let me know when is a good time.

[tang daddy]

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

BTW, I need to come out to your place soon, saw that post of yours and probably need a few things buddy, let me know when is a good time.

By I you mean we.... One last hurrah at tims before he leaves.

[Bblinks]

By I you mean we.... One last hurrah at tims before he leaves.

Let's do it!!!!

[hunggi74]

Count me in but only on weekdays and only after 3am

[tang daddy]

Count me in but only on weekdays and only after 3am

Hung we can face time you when we're there...

Maybe photoshop you in a group photo or something!👍

[Bblinks]

Been some time since the last update....life has been busy and the tank has been neglected for the summer months. I had some temperature issues with the tank and for a few weeks it was around 30-33 degrees. I lost a few colonies of monties due to bleaching but all and all the tank survived for the most part. Here are some pics shot on the past weekend, excuse the faded color but I am re-directing my focus back into the tank for the fall and winter season and hopefully bring it back to what it should be.

Also, started a new product by Brightwell.
http://brightwellaquatics.com/images/xport-bio-brick.jpg
Xport BIO Brick
Ultra-porous Biological Brick Media with Superior Performance Characteristics
Overview
Highest porosity and largest usable surface area, per unit weight or volume, of all filtration media available anywhere
Provides huge amounts of aerobic and anaerobic surface area for efficient bacterial colonization.
Provides over 71,000 square feet (6,596 square meters) of surface area per liter of medium. One brick has about 100,000 square feet of usable surface area for bacterial colonization.
When properly colonized, and used as directed, it will reduce toxic ammonia and nitrites to near zero in ponds and all aquariums, marine or fresh.
Also reduces phosphate significantly and dissolved organics.
Works excellently as the only filtration medium for the aquarium or pond or may be employed in addition to other filtration media.
Doped with Aragonite to buffer pH at the bacteria level, preventing acid buildup which eventually would kill the bacteria and reduce capacity. (Which is what happens in competing products)
Sizes
9" x 4.5" x 2.5"
Instructions Guidelines
Use one XPort Bio Brick for every 1,000 U.S. gallons ( 3,800 L ) of system capacity, more for heavy bio loads. Rinse material well with aquarium water or purified tap water. For superior results, seed the material using FlorinBacter, MicrōBacter7 or MicrōBacterCLEAN, as appropriate for your aquarium, by placing XPort Bio Brick in a plastic container, filling it with aquarium water, and then adding the full recommended dose of either bacterial product, based on the size of your aquarium, to that container. Allow to stand overnight and then add the seeded XPort Bio Brick to your system. You may also add the water back to your aquarium, if desired. It is recommended that you use sponge, fine filter floss or other mechanical filtration ahead of XPort Bio Brick to prevent clogging with organic material. For maximum results, also provide a good carbon source for growing bacteria, such as Brightwell Katalyst bio pellets or liquid Reef BioFuel or Florin Axis, as appropriate for your aquarium, as directed on their label.

My personal experience with the product has been positive, the only thing that I found odd was that it floated for 2 weeks before it finally made it's descend to the bottom of the sump. I guess its because the air trapped inside of it....who cares, it's good now. NO3 has dropped from 10 ppm to 5 ppm in 3 weeks and I will do another test tonight to compare more data but so far it is working as advertised. This product is suppose to have 10 times more surface area than siporax which is hard to believe. Anyways, product works and I have my situated right below my filter sock with my biopellets outlet pointed towards the same area which my skimmer inlet is also in the close by vicinity.

Okay, picture time.
https://c4.staticflickr.com/6/5243/30016542491_e3053ff773_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MJsCjF)

https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8639/30065305966_7d52d974bc_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MNLy1f)

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5718/30099646865_3c316e864c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MRNymH)

https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5074/29471957874_3a529652cb_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/LUkuhJ)

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5260/29472213433_1ae9c905ae_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/LUmNfV)

https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8544/29472213443_264e0e16d6_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/LUmNg6)

https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8647/29805093300_738232da76_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MpLTQY)

https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5531/29805159480_abb33a7b0f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MpMew1)

https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8414/29472306013_59f652c381_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/LUngM8)

https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5490/30099727575_7e4989c67a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MRNYmg)

https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8533/29472305953_c53659afbd_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/LUngL6)

https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5134/29472049344_47226d3032_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/LUkXtN)

[hillegom]

Great growth and vibrant colours as per your usual
Nice work Rich

[Ginu]

Very nice colors

[Wheelman76]

Wow looking great buddy!!

[Bblinks]

Great growth and vibrant colours as per your usual
Nice work Rich

Thanks, work in progress....

Very nice colors

Not that nice yet....you should see Jesses.

Wow looking great buddy!!

Thanks man!

[hunggi74]

Boo!! I was looking for pics with faded colours n neglected corals...but find the opposite. What does it mean if your 'neglected tank' is better than mine on my best days? Depressing LOL it must be the Brightwells block! I'm going to throw all my Siporax out now. Wife will love it that. Thanks.

[maron6977]

Looks good Rich, everything filling in nicely .
👍

[Rice Reef]

Been some time since the last update....life has been busy and the tank has been neglected for the summer months.

Dunno wat you talking about... corals look fine to me. 😉 If that is the case... Maybe I should neglect my tank too...

[duncangweller]

You make me so mad Rich!

[Reef-Geek]

Xport BIO Brick
Use one XPort Bio Brick for every 1,000 U.S. gallons ( 3,800 L ) of system capacity, more for heavy bio loads.

This is insane, I hope it is not exaggerated.
Tank looks great, very "RICH" colour, you should start make frags now:biggrin:

[Bblinks]

Dunno wat you talking about... corals look fine to me. 😉 If that is the case... Maybe I should neglect my tank too...

You don't and I have seen your tank, it looks way better than my...:lol:

You make me so mad Rich!

I apologize for any grief I have caused you...:mrgreen:

This is insane, I hope it is not exaggerated.
Tank looks great, very "RICH" colour, you should start make frags now:biggrin:

I have been told that I am a collector....(hoarder). Its all mine...mine! :redface:

Boo!! I was looking for pics with faded colours n neglected corals...but find the opposite. What does it mean if your 'neglected tank' is better than mine on my best days? Depressing LOL it must be the Brightwells block! I'm going to throw all my Siporax out now. Wife will love it that. Thanks.

Color is slowly coming back, you saw wayne's tank, tell me my colors aren't off...

Looks good Rich, everything filling in nicely .
👍

Thanks, slow progress...:biggrin:

[Bblinks]

This is insane, I hope it is not exaggerated.
Tank looks great, very "RICH" colour, you should start make frags now:biggrin:

Jess also pointed out that the blocks doesn't need to be replaced but there smaller sized cubes which is the same material just broke down into smaller pieces will need to be replaced as in their description which I found kinda odd. I am having good results from this one brick better than the marine pure so I am not complaining. 1000 gallons per brick does seem a bit ambitious...

[F.H]

Wow, those are awesome pics, the growth has really taken off. The colours look amazing! (btw, sharing is caring :mrgreen:)


https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5490/30099727575_7e4989c67a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MRNYmg)



Whats the one at the bottom right of this pic? Pretty in pink?

[tang daddy]

Looking good buddy, where did you get that block from I want to try it on my tank...

[moosehead]

You corals look great!

[Ginu]

Looking good buddy, where did you get that block from I want to try it on my tank...

I think Rich picked it up at MACNA. They are for sale as well about 37USD or so.
I'm thinking to order one as well since I cant keep up with my nitrates...

[Bblinks]

Wow, those are awesome pics, the growth has really taken off. The colours look amazing! (btw, sharing is caring :mrgreen:)



Whats the one at the bottom right of this pic? Pretty in pink?

No, its something reef raft, I can't remember.

Looking good buddy, where did you get that block from I want to try it on my tank...

Macna...I am sure you can get Jeff to order it in.

You corals look great!

Thank you!

[Bblinks]

I think Rich picked it up at MACNA. They are for sale as well about 37USD or so.
I'm thinking to order one as well since I cant keep up with my nitrates...

Let me know when you order and I'll go in on the group buy.

[WarDog]

Let me know when you order and I'll go in on the group buy.

+1

Good looking tank btw!

[gregzz4]

Even neglected your corals are looking awesome bud

[Reef-Geek]

Let me know when you order and I'll go in on the group buy.

+1

[Bblinks]

I think Rich picked it up at MACNA. They are for sale as well about 37USD or so.
I'm thinking to order one as well since I cant keep up with my nitrates...

Even neglected your corals are looking awesome bud

Thanks Greg!

[Ryanerickson]

Tank looks great rich as always, I ordered myself a brick yesterday gonna try it out in the new system.

[Bblinks]

Tank looks great rich as always, I ordered myself a brick yesterday gonna try it out in the new system.

Awesome buddy, you won;t regret it. Way better than siporax...:wink:

[hunggi74]

What's really gonna blow your minds is that he got the brick for free! A little charm, a little smooth talk, and a whole lotta skin LMAO!!
I'd be in for a brick as well. Gotta get on the cool kids wagon. What am gonna do with all the siporax now? It's only been in a month! Do you not need to wait for the block to seed with bacteria like Siporax? Imagine AF Bio Fil and this brick in a sump...

[Bblinks]

What's really gonna blow your minds is that he got the brick for free! A little charm, a little smooth talk, and a whole lotta skin LMAO!!
I'd be in for a brick as well. Gotta get on the cool kids wagon. What am gonna do with all the siporax now? It's only been in a month! Do you not need to wait for the block to seed with bacteria like Siporax? Imagine AF Bio Fil and this brick in a sump...

How do I tag wheelman to this thread....lol

[Bblinks]

http://www.aquariumsaustralia.com.au/assets/images/Gyre%20Advanced%20Controller%20800x600.jpeg

Did some programming with it last night and I gotta say it's got lot of options, the automatic 24 hour cycle is pretty cool, it also comes with 2 preset ocean wave programs preset by maxspect, not too sure if I like them so I just saved my own. 00:00-08:00 both on at 30% synchronized, 08:00-12:00 60% 10s alternate, 12:00-20:00 80% 10s alternate, 20:00-00:00 60% synchronized. Let see how the corals react to it.

Here are the preset maps from maxspect.

https://blog.coralvue.com/wp-content/uploads/145_LTC_Preset1.jpg

https://blog.coralvue.com/wp-content/uploads/150_OGC_Preset2.jpg

[maron6977]

Nice , where did you get that from ? Want to check price & info. You can run 2 gyres ?

[maron6977]

Found on JL website. Looking forward to your review !

[Bblinks]

Nice , where did you get that from ? Want to check price & info. You can run 2 gyres ?

I paid 229 at jl, you can run2 gyres with the controller or if you only have one you can opt for the xf250 model which comes with 1 gyre and the same controller. Newer model comes with new propeller and upgraded bushings.

Found on JL website. Looking forward to your review !

So far I am really liking it. The 24 hour cycle really allows you the ability to control these pumps with limitless options and for those who just want to plug it in and use the thing there are 2 preset maps ready to go. Built quality is rather heavy duty, extruded aluminium housing with black powder coating, buttons feels good. It also comes with a battery back up inverter. Owners manual has 16 languages so it might seems to be as thick as the bible but it's only 4-5 pages, I would highly recommend you watch the YouTube videos as it explains instructions in details.
Recommendation is a 8 out of 10 only because the price.

[hunggi74]

Oh boy. The last time you have great reviews on the Tunze scraper and everyone ran to JL to buy them. They ran out of stock lol
Jeff, better get some more controllers in!

[htfn]

Thanks to Rich. I'm going to get this toy.

[Bblinks]

https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5786/30425959832_715b11e2ed_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/NmCZQm)

Shades of fall nasuta

https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5732/30506586246_efdbb7d47d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/NtLefW)

blue thunder tenuis, shades of fall, orange passion (not so orange though), wolverine.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5694/30244478840_6e2d2fbd47_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/N5ARRJ)

Orange passion

https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5781/30542682295_45c6611688_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/NwXemB)

Banana split, blood red spatulata.

https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5816/29912137884_e2b15223ac_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Mzewtf)

DV bonsai, Godzilla

https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5660/30425958792_7bc669e2ea_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/NmCZwq)

ssc, ultra red milli, palmers blue, red diablo.

https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5794/30542677925_0f1dc2ae42_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/NwXd4g)

DV bonsai.

https://c4.staticflickr.com/6/5491/29909460843_d0877ece5e_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MyZNFn)

candle light, cali tort.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5633/30244472680_d896aaffc6_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/N5AQ2w)

Tricolor.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5630/29912133904_f0fd4eab05_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MzevhC)

Don't know, don't ask lol

https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5668/29912133764_478864645e_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Mzevfd)

season's greeting, sunset.

https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5508/30542672175_7f953ec883_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/NwXbm8)

kush berry, other one I am gonna name it four seasons.

https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5788/29912133434_2cd1553c41_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Mzev9w)

clam is coloring up.

https://c4.staticflickr.com/6/5591/30542671755_0df2a0e123_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/NwXbdT)

Power pack.

https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5701/30244471010_504403b1aa_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/N5APwJ)

This was a wild fiji piece that has been making its rounds, RS pink jade.

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5665/30542670825_99c5d98021_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/NwXaWR)

Garf bonsai

https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5625/30542668525_b2bfc8878c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/NwXagc)

Hot sauce and no name.

https://c4.staticflickr.com/6/5544/29909452803_bea1d65fd5_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MyZLhK)

rr pearl berry

https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5671/29912122294_07e6d2d1e3_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MzerQs)

red dragon

https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5522/30455113821_1ec964f634_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Npdqik)

https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8561/29912125164_02b537cdb9_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MzesFW)

https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5475/30244458520_10c9b69924_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/N5AKPo)

palmers blue 2.0

https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5445/30506562086_37c085b454_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/NtL75o)

ember eye

https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5702/30244457360_a28205bc5d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/N5AKto)

PY efflo, Greg coral master's grape soda(colors are amazing, tips are coming out purple for me) one of a kind.

https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5728/29912119874_66bf0376ea_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Mzer7J)

one more pic of it.

https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5815/30506558786_efeafaa20b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/NtL66u)

Deepwater, another bonsai, milli in the background.

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5746/29909443513_4e24337246_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MyZHwz)

bottle brush or teal dragon which ever you prefer to call it.

https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5672/29912114124_b7bcbc238e_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MzeppA)

glow stick

[Bblinks]

https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5681/29912114824_986a9fd6b8_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MzepBE)

https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5545/29912114794_d02a37e125_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MzepB9)

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5441/29909441953_39d9e5f64c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MyZH4F)

https://c4.staticflickr.com/6/5657/29909441963_d6ba22eb2a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MyZH4R)

https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8651/30244451020_94b16c71e2_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/N5AHA5)

https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5326/30506556526_0e1cf29f95_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/NtL5qw)

https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5336/30455106621_09d0f894a3_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Npdoac)

[tang daddy]

Nice pics Mr Shen....👍

[Bblinks]

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5776/30542687585_cf8a5d45f4_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/NwXfVP)

https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5744/30244487080_49b665bfc9_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/N5AUiN)

[Bblinks]

Nice pics Mr Shen....👍

Thanks brother, hand was a bit shaky....

[hillegom]

Awesomeness


1. causing or inducing awe; inspiring an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, or fear: an awesome sight. 2. exhibiting or marked by awe; showing reverence, admiration, or fear.
Awesomeness | Define Awesomeness at Dictionary.com
www.dictionary.com/browse/awesomeness

[Bblinks]

Awesomeness


1. causing or inducing awe; inspiring an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration, or fear: an awesome sight. 2. exhibiting or marked by awe; showing reverence, admiration, or fear.
Awesomeness | Define Awesomeness at Dictionary.com
www.dictionary.com/browse/awesomeness

GRATEFUL
adjective
1.
warmly or deeply appreciative of kindness or benefits received; thankful:
I am grateful to you for your help.
2.
expressing or actuated by gratitude:
a grateful letter.
3.
pleasing to the mind or senses; agreeable or welcome; refreshing:
a grateful breeze.

[Reef Pilot]

Yup, you sure haven't lost your touch there, Rich. Tank and corals are awesome!!

[Reef-Geek]

Too crowded, you need to trim them now :lol::lol:

Beautiful colour and great photograph skill :thumb:

[Bblinks]

Yup, you sure haven't lost your touch there, Rich. Tank and corals are awesome!!
Thanks Walter!
Too crowded, you need to trim them now :lol::lol:

Beautiful colour and great photograph skill :thumb:

Ya, you are right, I gotta make some room. I did just sell off 2 good size colonies too. I guess it what you called first world problems. Lol

[Wheelman76]

Wow tanks looking amazing as always buddy.

[Bblinks]

Wow tanks looking amazing as always buddy.

Thanks pal! Not the colors like your tank but I can live with it.

[Wheelman76]

Thanks pal! Not the colors like your tank but I can live with it.



Now you're just blowing smoke lol , I need to come by soon for a visit again.

[Bblinks]

Now you're just blowing smoke lol , I need to come by soon for a visit again.

If you can bring a pip with you that would be awesome!!! :mrgreen:

[tang daddy]

Everything is awesome, I think it would be mindful of Jess to bring PIP.... although I think Dave has a larger piece!

[Sahin]

Wow. Just wow. Your tank is more than ready for TOTM. :smile:

[WarDog]

Wow. Just wow. Your tank is more than ready for TOTM. :smile:

Whoa whoa, easy now. Lol.

[Bblinks]

Everything is awesome, I think it would be mindful of Jess to bring PIP.... although I think Dave has a larger piece!
Either way works...lol

Wow. Just wow. Your tank is more than ready for TOTM. :smile:
Thanks for the kind words Sahin. I am gonna try to get my tank show ready but its still quite a ways away.

Whoa whoa, easy now. Lol.

Hey Hey! What are you saying?

[smokinreefer]

Tank is looking pretty sweet!

Rich, are you happy with the eurobrace? And your lighting?

[mseepman]

Rich, how are things working out with the Marine-pure block? Still happy with it?

[Bblinks]

Tank is looking pretty sweet!

Rich, are you happy with the eurobrace? And your lighting?

I love the Eurobrace, would not have it any other way, rimless is nice but just hate the water spilling over.

Ati 8 bulb does a great job, I am happy with it. TBH I would rather went with the ati hybrid but the cost is just astronomical.

Rich, how are things working out with the Marine-pure block? Still happy with it?

Marine pure is still in the tank and for the most part it is working, but I don't think I would purchase it again, I am using brightwell NO3 brick and it has been proven very useful. Highly recommended.

[mseepman]

So who in Canada sells the brightwell?

[Bblinks]

So who in Canada sells the brightwell?

JL is bringing some in. It will be here shortly.

[hunggi74]

Jeff! Are you sure you don't want to hire Rich? Lol

[duncangweller]

He must be on commission

[Myka]

Wow. Just wow. Your tank is more than ready for TOTM. :smile:
He's gotta grow them up first. :)

[Rice Reef]

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5776/30542687585_cf8a5d45f4_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/NwXfVP)

https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5744/30244487080_49b665bfc9_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/N5AUiN)

Looking Good, Rich! Love the changes on the scape!


He's gotta grow them up first. :)

Wow! Very supportive. 😳

[acepumping]

He's gotta grow them up first. :)

Grow them up? It's a big tank, lower rock scape.. seen in person, it is pretty grown up to me 😂😂. I'd say bigger then some previous TOTM.. but hey! Everybody is entitled to a opinion I guess 😉😉
Let's do a vote..
#1 grow them up
#2 TOTM READY!!

[acepumping]

Jeff! Are you sure you don't want to hire Rich? Lol

LOL!!!

[Bblinks]

Looking Good, Rich! Love the changes on the scape!




Wow! Very supportive. 😳
Thank you sir! I get lucky with my corals. Sometime I don't even know how I still keep them alive...🤔☺️️

Grow them up? It's a big tank, lower rock scape.. seen in person, it is pretty grown up to me 😂😂. I'd say bigger then some previous TOTM.. but hey! Everybody is entitled to a opinion I guess 😉😉
Let's do a vote..
#1 grow them up
#2 TOTM READY!!

Growing as fast as I can, just keep on collecting frags so the bottom looks not grown out. 😂
LOL!!!

Jeff said no already....I can't work there, if I do, it's conflict of interest...oh wait, I am not a mod on here... silly me 😂

[Bblinks]

He must be on commission

Just trying to help my fellow reefers boys, you know sharing is caring. No commission here but maybe I should ask....🤔 Just kidding btw when you buy the brick please tell Jeff I sent you or put in the promo code online"Richs commmision"... 😂
Jeff! Are you sure you don't want to hire Rich? Lol

I'll be buying everything at staff discount, place would never make any money.

He's gotta grow them up first. :)

Don't be jelly. Not everyone can do what I do...😊

[Myka]

Grow them up? It's a big tank, lower rock scape.. seen in person, it is pretty grown up to me

Xactly, bigger tank needs bigger corals for a more mature look. More coral, less rock. The corals are beautiful, no issue there. ;)

[Bblinks]

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[Bblinks]

Photo update as per usual.

Tank is stable at 7-8 dkh 400-420 calcium.

Trace of no3 and po4.

Colors are vibrant but always can be better.

Lighting change to 4 ati coral plus 4 ati blue plus, I think the corals are liking it. I did 18 inches off the water for the first week then lower it to the original spot about 6 inches above water line. I am not a patient man.

Slowed down the water flow at night so the fishes can sleep, noticed more polyp extensions and since I started feeding oyster feast at night it is even more noticeable.

[hunggi74]

You have nice clams.

[Bblinks]

You have nice clams.

Wanna come over and flick them....delete delete delete :mrgreen:

[maron6977]

As always , nice stuff Rich !

[Bblinks]

As always , nice stuff Rich !

Thanks buds!

[Scythanith]

Just a great looking selection of corals! How do your wrasses and firefish fare with the bare bottom tank?

[hillegom]

Inspirational, and beautiful
Nice work Rich

[tang daddy]

I've seen this tank from rock up to present and I must
Say the growth is really starting to take off now. Keep up the good work rich and I'll be by soon with my frag cutters!

[WarDog]

Mind blown.

[Bblinks]

Just a great looking selection of corals! How do your wrasses and firefish fare with the bare bottom tank?

All I have are fairy wrasses so no need for sand. Firefish usually hides in the rocks to sleep.

Inspirational, and beautiful
Nice work Rich

Thanks for your kind words. I am just lucky with my tanks.

I've seen this tank from rock up to present and I must
Say the growth is really starting to take off now. Keep up the good work rich and I'll be by soon with my frag cutters!

I can't allow you to cut yourself anymore....

[Bblinks]

Mind blown.

mind blastic! lol

[Wheelman76]

All I have are fairy wrasses so no need for sand. Firefish usually hides in the rocks to sleep.







Thanks for your kind words. I am just lucky with my tanks.







I can't allow you to cut yourself anymore....



Ooops...ooops..damn!! Colony down lol

[Bblinks]

Ooops...ooops..damn!! Colony down lol

Too many oppses....🤔😐

[Myka]

Nice stuff Rich! How do you get the blue of the clams the show up so nicely in pics? My pics are always either grey (from white balance cutting blue) or the whole pic is blue (from not using white balance). Your pics are really good. You have one of those Olympus waterproof camera too?

[Rog]

Gorgeous tank!! +1 on the camera question!

[Bblinks]

Nice stuff Rich! How do you get the blue of the clams the show up so nicely in pics? My pics are always either grey (from white balance cutting blue) or the whole pic is blue (from not using white balance). Your pics are really good. You have one of those Olympus waterproof camera too?

Yes, I do use the Olympus tg4 camera and it's worth its money in gold. You will need to set the white balance but after that its easy as point and shoot.
Also, I have used yellow safety google lens as a filter and surprisingly it takes great pics even with my iphone, that was a trick I learned from Davej.

Gorgeous tank!! +1 on the camera question!

Thanks

[tang daddy]

Too many oppses....🤔😐

Maybe a blessing in disguise as it makes room for more gems to take center stage....

[Bblinks]

Maybe a blessing in disguise as it makes room for more gems to take center stage....

No it's not....

[hunggi74]

No it's not....

Chris will be by to bestow many blessings on your tank lol
Colonies down!!! Medic!!!

[Amadod2]

Such an amazing tank!!! What and how many fish do you have in it?

[Bblinks]

Chris will be by to bestow many blessings on your tank lol
Colonies down!!! Medic!!!

Gonna have to start calling Chris "Chopper" 😂

Such an amazing tank!!! What and how many fish do you have in it?

Thanks!
Here is a list of my fishes,
Achilles tang.
labouti, flame, rhomboid, pylei, yellow coris, cleaner and one other fairy wrasse that I can't remember the name to.
2xsunburst, 6xlyretails anthais.
Red, purple, and helfriche firefish.
Pair of regular clowns.
Dragon face pipefish.
Royal grammer.

[Ryanerickson]

Pipe fish never seen that guy

[Amadod2]

I started redoing my 75g tank slowly about 9m ago and and still haven't added fish. Love the colors of them all. How few lyretails can a person get away with? I was thinking of 1male and 2 female? Not sure if that's a good idea though?

[smokinreefer]

Hey Rich, how are the firefish?

I've actually never kept one, but read they pick one another off...
Do you have multiples of the same species? Or just one of each?
Do they leave each other alone?

They look so cool in the stores seeing a bunch of them hovering around.
Have always wanted a few of them.

[Bblinks]

Pipe fish never seen that guy

Little guy, been here for a while but have a hard time getting around the tank, too much flow.

I started redoing my 75g tank slowly about 9m ago and and still haven't added fish. Love the colors of them all. How few lyretails can a person get away with? I was thinking of 1male and 2 female? Not sure if that's a good idea though?

Lyretails for me is the only anthais that does pick off each other as long as food is abundant. I had 6 for the longest time but then decided to add a few more but 6 seems to be the magic number for me.

Hey Rich, how are the firefish?

I've actually never kept one, but read they pick one another off...
Do you have multiples of the same species? Or just one of each?
Do they leave each other alone?

They look so cool in the stores seeing a bunch of them hovering around.
Have always wanted a few of them.

Let's just say I started off with 3 reds 3 purples and 2 helfriche....my helfriche is by far the more aggressive one but I rather that than vice versa.

[Bblinks]

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Something about the true undata .... just have to be in the collection.

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Another must have piece is the Oregon tort. Truly timeless piece.

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Fathead anthias. Although I really do miss my borbonius pair but these will do for replacement that doesn't break the bank.

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Helifriche firefish.

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My personal favorite, Rhomboid wrasse. First time I ever bought this fish was at JL and the poor girl there sold me the fish by mistake for $40. After Jeff called me I reluctantly brought it back cause I didn't want to get any one in shit. After some research I finally purchased this gorgeous fish some time after. By far, this is one of the top pick wrasses to acquire.

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Another must have wrasse, flame.

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One more must have....I know I know....I have issues with wrasses.

I am still on the hunt for a fiji or aussie scotts wrasse.

[tang daddy]

Awesome pics rich, love those fish pics. Where's the Royal Grammer?

If the price of helfrici wasn't so much these days I would love one, also the exquisite fire fish with yellow bellies are pretty neat and they dwarf the regular ones.

[H2o2]

The thing I like best is it is out there and doable ,beautiful colour healthy fish, well done Rich

[DKoKoMan]

The colours of your fish and corals make for a stunning display.

[hunggi74]

That's not a wrasse in those last pics. That's a very colourful tuna fish. Lol

[Bblinks]

Awesome pics rich, love those fish pics. Where's the Royal Grammer?
.
If the price of helfrici wasn't so much these days I would love one, also the exquisite fire fish with yellow bellies are pretty neat and they dwarf the regular ones.

Oh shoot, I will get a picture next time.
boxing day sale, I might pick another one up.

The thing I like best is it is out there and doable ,beautiful colour healthy fish, well done Rich

Thank you sir, BTW, I still have your oxygen sensor. Let me know how you want me to get it back to you.

The colours of your fish and corals make for a stunning display.

My tank is a reflection of me, I do try to keep it as nice as I can or can afford. lol Thanks for the compliments.

[Bblinks]

That's not a wrasse in those last pics. That's a very colourful tuna fish. Lol

lol Its the tuna of my sea...

[Amadod2]

Hey Rich I have a question for you... I know this build you went with a couple of tunze and gyre, and your last build you had mo40s... which do you prefer? I'm looking to upgrade my flow in my 75g and I currently have a tuze and a new korelia

[Bblinks]

Hey Rich I have a question for you... I know this build you went with a couple of tunze and gyre, and your last build you had mo40s... which do you prefer? I'm looking to upgrade my flow in my 75g and I currently have a tuze and a new korelia

I like the directional adjustability of my Tunzes and the reliability of the whole Tunze line of wave pumps. Gyres are new and so far imho it has proven to be rather reliable and the share volume of water those gyre moves is second to none. My experience with mp40 has not been too good, darn things were noisy and breaks all the time. However, I can't speak for the new gen ones as I have never owned one. For the price you are paying I would choose gyre follow by tunze than mp40. But all this is just my personal opinion. I know a few reefers on here are dieheart mp40 fans but they are wrong. Lol

[Amadod2]

lol, good points. i have had my tunze for 4-5 years and its great, just wish they weren't so bulky

[Bblinks]

lol, good points. i have had my tunze for 4-5 years and its great, just wish they weren't so bulky

Gyres! Problem solved! Lol

[Myka]

Anyone that can take a half decent wrasse picture has my admiration. :lol: My pics all look like pink/orange/yellow streaks. Love the Oregon Tort, how long have you had it? I haven't managed to locate a frag yet...

You have the 200 series Gyre or the 100 series? I had an XF150 for a year in my tank, and found it noisy even with brand new (150) motor and mounting blocks. I installed a couple XF230 for a friend and they were really noisy too. I agree with you, Tunze are still hard to beat, and the MP fans out there are definitely wrong. :D Tunze has been making noise for a couple years now about a new controller in response to the programming/controllability of the MP and new Gyres, but I think they still have yet to release it. It seemed like it was close last fall, but I haven't heard much since. I'll be first in line on that bandwagon as soon as it's available.

[Bblinks]

Anyone that can take a half decent wrasse picture has my admiration. :lol: My pics all look like pink/orange/yellow streaks. Love the Oregon Tort, how long have you had it? I haven't managed to locate a frag yet...

You have the 200 series Gyre or the 100 series? I had an XF150 for a year in my tank, and found it noisy even with brand new (150) motor and mounting blocks. I installed a couple XF230 for a friend and they were really noisy too. I agree with you, Tunze are still hard to beat, and the MP fans out there are definitely wrong. :D Tunze has been making noise for a couple years now about a new controller in response to the programming/controllability of the MP and new Gyres, but I think they still have yet to release it. It seemed like it was close last fall, but I haven't heard much since. I'll be first in line on that bandwagon as soon as it's available.

Thanks myka, I had the Oregon tort for bout 2 years it's been a slow grower but it's coming around. We can work out deal on a frag...👌

Gyres I run are the 150s. I had a slight breaking period with some excess noise but after that it was all good. I do ran a maxpect dual controller and during pulse it makes some decent noise from the ramp up and ramp down but nothing my ati fans wouldn't drown out lol. Tunzes are the staple pumps, low maintenance and good performer. When ever the power is out, those are my go to pumps. I think flow technology has hit its pinnacle. I can't see them making it anymore efficient than what they are now all the other brands are just duplicates.

[Bblinks]

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[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Spectacular Rich. Simply (well not so simply) spectacular. Mad Jelly!!

Anthony

[hillegom]

Very very impressive garden

[Bblinks]

Spectacular Rich. Simply (well not so simply) spectacular. Mad Jelly!!

Anthony

Thanks Anthony.

Very very impressive garden

Thank you sir.

[Amadod2]

such an amazing tank!!! i have a few questions for you Rich, what are your big 3 levels (cal,alk,mag) what is your tank maintenance like, i.e. water changes?

[hunggi74]

*bleep*

[hunggi74]

And change the name of your thread yah? Title is misleading! It's embarrassing to have a mod come in and do it for you...

[Bblinks]

such an amazing tank!!! i have a few questions for you Rich, what are your big 3 levels (cal,alk,mag) what is your tank maintenance like, i.e. water changes?

I am so bad at testing but wife usually does it for me every 2-3 weeks :redface:, I try to keep it at natural salt water level, 7 dkh 420 cal and 1300 mag. water changes is done every 2 weeks some times 3. 35 gallons per change on a 140 total system. Dosing is done by BRS bulk chemicals. I don't dose much of anything else but I have a good stock of stuff that when I remember I dump some in. Recently I ditched the filter sock, getting sick of raising and washing. Lighting is a 8 bulb ati fixture. Bare bottom with shit load of flow (2 gyres, 2 tunze 6105, return pump is laguna 4800gph) skimmer is a bbk super marin 250. Lastly some marine pure bricks along with the new brightwell no3 brick.

*bleep*

Hey hey hey....no bleeping on this thread.

And change the name of your thread yah? Title is misleading! It's embarrassing to have a mod come in and do it for you...

Wardog....where is the damn mod when you need one. :biggrin:

[Amadod2]

what salt do you use? I'm been using IO but thinking of switching once I'm done my bucket

[ReefMadness]

incredible sps colonies. hopefully I'm there... in about 10 years lol

[WarDog]

Say what? Is this thread still active? Thought you shut down that tank months ago... and let's keep the language PG13 before I drop the ban hammer.

P.S. Can I come over for a $15 frag and ask you several dozen questions then try to low ball you for more frags please? Also... do you have change for $5?

[hunggi74]

what salt do you use? I'm been using IO but thinking of switching once I'm done my bucket

He uses IO too.

[hunggi74]

I've found that there is a definite advantage if you can source your stock from someone who has a well established tank with thriving colonies. It's one less chance that you're taking. Rich's tank has been a well documented success story. His corals are hardy. I know if only a handful of people I'd ever source my corals from and he's on that list for a reason.

Can I come over for $15 frags too now?

[Bblinks]

what salt do you use? I'm been using IO but thinking of switching once I'm done my bucket

Been using io for the longest time but switched over to reef crystals when they were on sale for 34 bucks at pet smart a few years back, bought everything they had from 4 different locations lol so Asian lol

incredible sps colonies. hopefully I'm there... in about 10 years lol

ThNks for the kind words, I can assure you if I can do it anyone can do it lol

Say what? Is this thread still active? Thought you shut down that tank months ago... and let's keep the language PG13 before I drop the ban hammer.

P.S. Can I come over for a $15 frag and ask you several dozen questions then try to low ball you for more frags please? Also... do you have change for $5?

Almost sir almost lol don't tempt me. Lol

[Bblinks]

I've found that there is a definite advantage if you can source your stock from someone who has a well established tank with thriving colonies. It's one less chance that you're taking. Rich's tank has been a well documented success story. His corals are hardy. I know if only a handful of people I'd ever source my corals from and he's on that list for a reason.

Can I come over for $15 frags too now?

Lmfao thanks hung, no you can't come for 15 dollar frags here, your money is no good here, care package on the other hand will be gladly excepted.

[maron6977]

As always , love the update !

[Bblinks]

As always , love the update !

Thanks

[tang daddy]

Did I hear something about $15 frags...?
Man heading over now with my clippers!

Rich when was the last time you tested po4 and no3 curious to see what your levels are!

[Bblinks]

Did I hear something about $15 frags...?
Man heading over now with my clippers!

Rich when was the last time you tested po4 and no3 curious to see what your levels are!

Funny I just did it last week but before that it was 3-4 months lol

PO4 0.08 NO3 0.5

[Ryanerickson]

Good numbers

[Myka]

Edit...that post didn't work

[Rice Reef]

Impressive as always!!! Pics are amazing and seeing this tank in person is even more amazing!!!! I'll be over soon!!!

[Myka]

Thanks myka, I had the Oregon tort for bout 2 years it's been a slow grower but it's coming around. We can work out deal on a frag...��

Gyres I run are the 150s. I had a slight breaking period with some excess noise but after that it was all good. I do ran a maxpect dual controller and during pulse it makes some decent noise from the ramp up and ramp down but nothing my ati fans wouldn't drown out lol. Tunzes are the staple pumps, low maintenance and good performer. When ever the power is out, those are my go to pumps. I think flow technology has hit its pinnacle. I can't see them making it anymore efficient than what they are now all the other brands are just duplicates.

Hey I see Tapatalk fudged my attempted reply to this...

Your ATI fans are noisy? I can't even hear mine! I've heard other people complain about the noise too. I literally can't tell if they are running or not without looking. The only thing I can hear in my tank is the skimmer which is pretty quiet too. The Tunze ATO pump...that's another story! Holy crap that thing is loud! I have 3 of them, they are all loud! I agree with you on the pumps. It's a race to the bottom now, and I'm going to be awfully mad if some "poop" company puts Tunze out of business. I'm concerned when they've been talking about a new pump controller for like 2 years, but haven't put it out yet (that I know of).

[Bblinks]

Hey I see Tapatalk fudged my attempted reply to this...

Your ATI fans are noisy? I can't even hear mine! I've heard other people complain about the noise too. I literally can't tell if they are running or not without looking. The only thing I can hear in my tank is the skimmer which is pretty quiet too. The Tunze ATO pump...that's another story! Holy crap that thing is loud! I have 3 of them, they are all loud! I agree with you on the pumps. It's a race to the bottom now, and I'm going to be awfully mad if some "poop" company puts Tunze out of business. I'm concerned when they've been talking about a new pump controller for like 2 years, but haven't put it out yet (that I know of).

I got the none-dimmable version so those fans are brutally loud at 9v which is recommended by ATI, I contacted ATI us and they said to run them at a lower speed but I have been told that they will shorten the life of the bulbs and ballast if it's ran below 9v. I have learned to live with it but it sure is nice when they turn off at 10 pm lol

[hillegom]

Are these the fans that look like they belong in a computer?
If so, I have had great success in quietening them down, by using a drop of oil.
You peel back the sticker that is on one side and add a drop of light machine oil, like three in one, or turbine oil.
Worked for me

[Bblinks]

Are these the fans that look like they belong in a computer?
If so, I have had great success in quietening them down, by using a drop of oil.
You peel back the sticker that is on one side and add a drop of light machine oil, like three in one, or turbine oil.
Worked for me

I will definitely try that, thanks pal!

[Galizio]

I will definitely try that, thanks pal!



I also find fans on my Ati a bit noisy. Have 5 of them in my unit... I replaced one with a computer fan before and still a bit noisy. I went to a store in Langley ( can't remember the name at the moment but not a computer store) and I opted for the cheapest one , they vary from $2 to $15 if I remember correctly , and apparently the more expensive one are more quiet, the one I got I think paid like 2.50 for it , fits good and is just a bit fatter than the Ati ones, and slightly quieter ...
Just to be clear mine are not super loud but I can hear them drawing air, don't expect to be dead silent lol...
By the way your pics looks great, will like to see the full tank one day... I'm just afraid going to get more in to it than I'm already ahah


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[hunggi74]

I will definitely try that, thanks pal!

Please baller! Just buy a dimmable ATI already! It's only money!!💰💰💰🌳

[Bblinks]

Please baller! Just buy a dimmable ATI already! It's only money!!💰💰💰🌳

Sell me yours and you go and get the hybrid......it's only money...:twised:

[hunggi74]

Just looked at your thread stats..is this not the most viewed tank journal? Do you get a prize? ATI dimmable? This thread draws people in...

[WarDog]

Just looked at your thread stats..is this not the most viewed tank journal? Do you get a prize? ATI dimmable? This thread draws people in...

4th place gets you nothin.

[Bblinks]

I also find fans on my Ati a bit noisy. Have 5 of them in my unit... I replaced one with a computer fan before and still a bit noisy. I went to a store in Langley ( can't remember the name at the moment but not a computer store) and I opted for the cheapest one , they vary from $2 to $15 if I remember correctly , and apparently the more expensive one are more quiet, the one I got I think paid like 2.50 for it , fits good and is just a bit fatter than the Ati ones, and slightly quieter ...
Just to be clear mine are not super loud but I can hear them drawing air, don't expect to be dead silent lol...
By the way your pics looks great, will like to see the full tank one day... I'm just afraid going to get more in to it than I'm already ahah


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Thanks, I will take a look. I sourced out some noctua fans that has better cfm ratings and supposed to be extremely quiet but I will try the oil trick first.

Come by any time, don't be shy. lol

[Bblinks]

4th place gets you nothin.

Maybe just a reach around....tell me you love me at least...

[Myka]

I got the none-dimmable version so those fans are brutally loud at 9v which is recommended by ATI, I contacted ATI us and they said to run them at a lower speed but I have been told that they will shorten the life of the bulbs and ballast if it's ran below 9v. I have learned to live with it but it sure is nice when they turn off at 10 pm lol

I have one of these fixtures on a client's tank, now I'm going to have to double check what I have the fans set at. I thought they were on full blast, but maybe I turned them all the way down?? I'll look tomorrow when I'm there. Can't hear them at all.

[maron6977]

I also find fans on my Ati a bit noisy. Have 5 of them in my unit... I replaced one with a computer fan before and still a bit noisy. I went to a store in Langley ( can't remember the name at the moment but not a computer store) and I opted for the cheapest one , they vary from $2 to $15 if I remember correctly , and apparently the more expensive one are more quiet, the one I got I think paid like 2.50 for it , fits good and is just a bit fatter than the Ati ones, and slightly quieter ...
Just to be clear mine are not super loud but I can hear them drawing air, don't expect to be dead silent lol...
By the way your pics looks great, will like to see the full tank one day... I'm just afraid going to get more in to it than I'm already ahah


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SMI electronics ?

[Galizio]

SMI electronics ?



I think so but not sure.. but they had any kind of size fans, thinking Ati ask 15$+ probably can get top of the line there...


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[Bblinks]

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[Reef-Geek]

Good as always!
What is the red fish on the right of forest fire digi?

[Bblinks]

Good as always!
What is the red fish on the right of forest fire digi?

Pylei wrasse....I think I bought the retarded one though...always trying to commit suicide lol

[Bblinks]

I had a chance to check the temperature exiting my ATI sunpower fixture. I had it running on 12v which is annoying to say the least when it comes to fan noise. After I ran the infrared temp gauge and the read out was only 28 degrees I was a bit surprised. Now I have it adjusted to 9v and the temp is registered at 32 degrees. I know ATI recommends 36 degrees for optimum running temperature to prolong the life of the ballast and bulbs but I think I am comfortable at 32 degree and half the decibel level on the fan. Winner winner chicken dinner.

[Bblinks]

Bulb change from 4 x coral plus 4 x blue plus to 2 x coral plus 2 x actinic 4 x blue plus. Such a enhancement on coral appearance, at least in my eyes. I don't think it's gonna affect the growth much either. Like it and gonna stick with it.

[Stones]

Stunning FTS. Absolutely gorgeous.

Glad to hear you were able to ramp down the fans and decrease the noise. It never occurred to me to check the temperature of the air exiting the fixture. I always ran my active cooling at full blast and the noise from the fans was quite irritating.

[Bblinks]

Stunning FTS. Absolutely gorgeous.

Glad to hear you were able to ramp down the fans and decrease the noise. It never occurred to me to check the temperature of the air exiting the fixture. I always ran my active cooling at full blast and the noise from the fans was quite irritating.

Thanks stones. I have been lucky with my tank.

Since I turned down the fans, the fixture is a lot more bearable. Glad I can share that with you.

[hunggi74]

I'd give this tank more than 10-15mins of ❤️
Just saying.
Jealousy brings out the worst in me LOL

[tang daddy]

Bulb change from 4 x coral plus 4 x blue plus to 2 x coral plus 2 x actinic 4 x blue plus. Such a enhancement on coral appearance, at least in my eyes. I don't think it's gonna affect the growth much either. Like it and gonna stick with it.

Nice bro gotta stop by and check out the new light combo soon!

[Bblinks]

I'd give this tank more than 10-15mins of ❤️
Just saying.
Jealousy brings out the worst in me LOL

Don't be jelly man.....use my method of kiss. Look at your tank once a week and if everything is doing good I don't even bother with water change. lol

Nice bro gotta stop by and check out the new light combo soon!

Come come, anytime. unless if you are sick then stay away.

[Bblinks]

Achilles photobomb!!
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I need to redo my white balance on the camera again since I replaced the bulbs. This is what I took this weekend.

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Couple more.

[mseepman]

Since I lost almost all my corals its not a current problem but how do you prevent warfare and the associated RTN? Do you trim constantly?

[Bblinks]

Since I lost almost all my corals its not a current problem but how do you prevent warfare and the associated RTN? Do you trim constantly?

I am usually not too concerned about coral warfare, survival of the fittest is my model. I know it sounds kinda harsh but sometimes that is the only way to go. However, I do try to remove some corals when it's shading out others on the lower level which I find can cause rtn due to lack of light. Other than that, just let them work it out amounts themselves. :redface:

[hunggi74]

What we really want to know is if you trim on a regular basis... LOL:lol:

[tang daddy]

Coming along nice rich, I need a frag of the green granulosa.... something about the growth makes me feel zen

[Bblinks]

What we really want to know is if you trim on a regular basis... LOL:lol:

No, I ain't got time for that. lol

[Bblinks]

Coming along nice rich, I need a frag of the green granulosa.... something about the growth makes me feel zen

Anything is possible my friend.

[DKoKoMan]

Your tank has grown out so nice! :biggrin:

[Bblinks]

Your tank has grown out so nice! :biggrin:

Thank you!

[Bblinks]

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2859/33969894421_fe98626a75_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/TKNA7R)

Gonna see how this turns out, I don't have any nutrient issues, doing this mainly to see if I can scrub out some CO2 and stabilize the day/night PH levels.

[Ryanerickson]

Very nice rich I like the wire harness to disconnect I need that on my skimmer lid

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[hillegom]

Rich, is that a 50 50 SMD strip set to red? Are you hoping to grow algae in that reactor?
Thanks

[Bblinks]

Rich, is that a 50 50 SMD strip set to red? Are you hoping to grow algae in that reactor?
Thanks

Yes it is, I got chaeto in there already, fingers crossed its gonna be enough.

[Tn23]

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2859/33969894421_fe98626a75_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/TKNA7R)

Gonna see how this turns out, I don't have any nutrient issues, doing this mainly to see if I can scrub out some CO2 and stabilize the day/night PH levels.


Nice Rich!
JL is selling these "pre setup" for $200 a pop as well.

[Bblinks]

Nice Rich!
JL is selling these "pre setup" for $200 a pop as well.

Not too sure if those leds are good enough...hopefully it will suffice.

[DKoKoMan]

Sweet algae reactor.

[Bblinks]

Sweet algae reactor.

Thanks man, hopefully it's gonna work. :neutral: I might even throw on some better lighting if those leds aren't good enough.

[Bblinks]

Algae reactor report.

Working awesome thus far. 3 weeks worth of growth gave me triple of what I originally started off with. I took out 2/3 of the mass and wrapped the chaeto around the pipe and its getting packed again. I must say I am impressed. LED light went bunkers and starts a rave show in the sump so I bought the reefcrest strip from JL, really liking it. I would recommend the reactor to anyone. JL has the whole setup on sale for $169, pretty good deal consider it comes with pumps hose and I think even a little bit of algae but don't quote me on it.

Here is what my reactor look like.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4163/34556153136_2f1271290b_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/UDBjpJ)

Got a kalkreactor also to combat the low PH I am experiencing.

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[Bblinks]

Went for it....not cheap but looks cray cray. Corals are popping, my eyes hurt.lol

[img]https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4178/34435254372_c2187776ab_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/UsVFqh)

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4181/34435255072_a2247316a6_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/UsVFCm)

Iphone 7 pic with a yellow lens filter, NOT PHOTO SHOPPED.

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[duncangweller]

Good lord!

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[Bblinks]

Good lord!

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What happened?! Lol

[shrimp]

looks sick, good job.

[DKoKoMan]

Looking slick! The iPhone photo sure is perty.

[H2o2]

Beautiful

[tang daddy]

Went for it....not cheap but looks cray cray. Corals are popping, my eyes hurt.lol

[img]https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4178/34435254372_c2187776ab_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/UsVFqh)

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4181/34435255072_a2247316a6_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/UsVFCm)

Iphone 7 pic with a yellow lens filter, NOT PHOTO SHOPPED.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4173/34597254635_4c9ed3292c_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/UHeYsg)

Balls till you fall hit the mall, or in your case just chill and enjoy what 1k in supplement lighting looks. Let us know if it colours your sps more in a month. If so I'll take 4 a ditch the mh....

[corallivore]

where did you buy the xho's from?

[Bblinks]

where did you buy the xho's from?

Big show corals out East.

[Bblinks]

Looking slick! The iPhone photo sure is perty.

Beautiful

Balls till you fall hit the mall, or in your case just chill and enjoy what 1k in supplement lighting looks. Let us know if it colours your sps more in a month. If so I'll take 4 a ditch the mh....

Thanks guys, will do Chris.

[corallivore]

Cheers.

[Bblinks]

I took some pics using my TG4, guess I should've done it before I dosed and fed...lol oh well, hope you guys like them.

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[elitesurfer]

Damn those colors are sick!!

[DKoKoMan]

Sick growth and colours. #jealous.

[Bblinks]

Damn those colors are sick!!

Sick growth and colours. #jealous.

Thanks!

Been tweaking colors with some Aqua forest stuff.

AQ build has been doing some magic on the tank. New growth showing up on majorities of the corals

Guys, please keep in mind everyone's tank is different. My system is fairly low on nutrient so what's working on my tank will work differently on yours. Keeping a log and monitor your corals closely when dosing new products.

[Galizio]

Looks amazing Rich, insane color and growth....
your tank looks even better in person...
thanks for sharing


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[Bblinks]

Looks amazing Rich, insane color and growth....
your tank looks even better in person...
thanks for sharing


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Thanks buddy!

[Myka]

Looking good Rich. :)

[Bblinks]

Looking good Rich. :)

Thanks myka.

[Bblinks]

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[jhj0112]

Wow! very nice!!!!! you must have a magic wand to get those SPS grow fast!! lol

[Bblinks]

Wow! very nice!!!!! you must have a magic wand to get those SPS grow fast!! lol

I wish, but if I did, that wand would be worn out by now. :biggrin:

[jhj0112]

I wish, but if I did, that wand would be worn out by now. :biggrin:
I know that the growth rate varies but

How long does it take for you to have a decent colony?

Once again, it's a VERY nice! well scaped!

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[smokinreefer]

Wow man!

Pics look great!
Have heard nothing but good things about your display,
I'm gonna have to pop by one day and check it for myself!