62G Starfire Reef [40x18x20]

[kien]

Ok, hang on a sec guys..

here we go.. cocktail (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_5_AD9wXuY&feature=kp)

[JDigital]

Ok, hang on a sec guys..

here we go.. cocktail (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_5_AD9wXuY&feature=kp)

OMG! Flashback! And John Stamos on drums. :lol:

[JDigital]

I received my replacement parts for my ATI fixture yesterday.. So seeing as I took today off work I was able to get them swapped in.

Tank is still lights out while I cure/cycle the tank but I flipped them on for literally 30 secs to snap a couple pics now that the fixture is hung back above the tank.

100% Both channels:

http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii524/DarkFader10/JDigitals%2062G%20Reef/CAM00120_zps531bf3b9.jpg (http://s1258.photobucket.com/user/DarkFader10/media/JDigitals%2062G%20Reef/CAM00120_zps531bf3b9.jpg.html)

14% Channel 1 Only (1 ATI Superblue & 1 ATI Purple Plus)

http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii524/DarkFader10/JDigitals%2062G%20Reef/CAM00118_zpsc2492e96.jpg (http://s1258.photobucket.com/user/DarkFader10/media/JDigitals%2062G%20Reef/CAM00118_zpsc2492e96.jpg.html)

20% Channel 2 Only (2 ATI Blue Plus, 1 ATI Superblue & 1 ATI Aquablue Special)

http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii524/DarkFader10/JDigitals%2062G%20Reef/CAM00121_zps21afa647.jpg (http://s1258.photobucket.com/user/DarkFader10/media/JDigitals%2062G%20Reef/CAM00121_zps21afa647.jpg.html)

Misc Pics:

http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii524/DarkFader10/JDigitals%2062G%20Reef/CAM00122_zps54b6b646.jpg (http://s1258.photobucket.com/user/DarkFader10/media/JDigitals%2062G%20Reef/CAM00122_zps54b6b646.jpg.html)

http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii524/DarkFader10/JDigitals%2062G%20Reef/CAM00123_zps89387865.jpg (http://s1258.photobucket.com/user/DarkFader10/media/JDigitals%2062G%20Reef/CAM00123_zps89387865.jpg.html)

[kien]

so shiny new :-)

[JDigital]

15 days since start up. Nitrates are on the rise.

http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii524/DarkFader10/JDigitals%2062G%20Reef/CAM00124_zps6cc4b7ad.jpg (http://s1258.photobucket.com/user/DarkFader10/media/JDigitals%2062G%20Reef/CAM00124_zps6cc4b7ad.jpg.html)

[straightrazorguy]

...and I apologize if it was adressed earlier in the thread: is the rock protruding out of the water? If so, I am curious why?

[JDigital]

...and I apologize if it was adressed earlier in the thread: is the rock protruding out of the water? If so, I am curious why?

Yup, it is.....and Why not? It's different, unique.. I actually wish it was a bit farther out to be honest. I might try and put some sort of long leaf plant life up there.

[WarDog]

I love the rock work!

[JDigital]

Thanks WarDog.


3 Weeks since starting up.. Cycle is moving along nicely, looks like its about time to do a water change.

Ammonia - 0
Nitrites - 0
Nitrates - 20-40ppm
PH - 8.3
Salinity - 1.026

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3862/14579587451_9f7f1fca59_b.jpg

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2904/14396308939_faae8702b2_b.jpg

[Trevor W]

Rock work looks awesome!
Hope you have a better experience with the restart.

[JDigital]

Realized I haven't updated in awhile...

My 2nd channel (4 out of 6 bulbs) on my ATI 6 bulb dimmable light fixture pooped the bed early last week.... So in less that 1 year both channels have crapped out on me. The whole reason I bought an ATI fixture was because I had never heard anything but good things about them, the quality and the finish. I am quite disappointed so far. Although their customer service has been good and quick to respond to both issues. Unfortunately, after December, my 1 year warranty is over.... So I am bit worried about this problem in the future and having to fork out $$$ to pay for replacement parts.

According to the ATI rep I emailed, the channel 2 failure seems to be related to the relay switch (again, same issue as channel 1) as all 4 bulbs stopped working at the same time, which likely eliminates a bad ballast.

I am still waiting for my replacement warranty (thank goodness) parts to arrive to fix channel 2, hope to see them this week as they shipped out last friday. Unfortunately, I broke two of the buttons on the controller panel when I opened up the light last week, so I ordered a new one of those too, which set me back $68USD, (regular $97, he gave me a discount because of my multiple issues). :(

Thankfully I'm still in the early stages of stocking coral so I can get by on 2 bulbs (1 Blue+ and 1 Fiji Purple) till the replacement parts arrive.

This hobby can be so frustrating. :(

[JDigital]

FINALLY got my replacement parts yesterday to fix my light fixture.

Got an updated controller to replace the one I broke the buttons on:

http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii524/DarkFader10/JDigitals%2062G%20Reef/CAM00207_resized_zps106a6d47.jpg

And once again, looking at the inside of my light fixture for a 3rd time.. (I'm getting pretty good at taking these apart!!)

http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii524/DarkFader10/JDigitals%2062G%20Reef/CAM00208_resized_zps0c83ba4d.jpg

And the culprit to my problems....... again.... The relay switch...:bad-word:

http://i1258.photobucket.com/albums/ii524/DarkFader10/JDigitals%2062G%20Reef/CAM00210_resized_zps47ba4019.jpg


Light is fixed though and back over the tank..

[JDigital]

This setup will be getting put up for sale. I just don't have the time or interest to take care of a reef anymore.

[mikewe05]

Wow that was quite the read I just went through all 27 pages. Sorry to hear your shutting down