250 Gallon Starphire tank - Page 17

littlesilvermax · #**161** 10-04-2006, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Farrmanchu

That Monti was super cool, I know you have an AWESOME recent full tank shot. How long will you keep up the suspense? Your Sump is better than alot of Displays I've seen, got pics of that?

I will just slowly keep going until I have caught up to recent pics.

This summer has been slow, but I have some changes planned for this winter, so stay tuned!

littlesilvermax · #**162** 10-04-2006, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Reefer

Looks good, how much more stable is your ph since piping in fresh air to your skimmer?

Not a huge amount, but a bit. It is when I have 30 people in my house that the difference is noticeable.

BTW I wouldn't recommend piping in fresh air from outside, the temp swing can really cause your skimmer to be unstable, and we all know how hard it is to get your skimmer running 100%. Air right after an HRV seems to work fairly well.

littlesilvermax · #**163** 10-04-2006, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DanG

Wow, that looks unreal. I love the fact that you posted all your pics in a row, very easy to see the progression.

Thanks.

Once I get up-to-date I will try and show progressive growth shots.

Murminator · #**164** 10-04-2006, 04:29 PM

Holy Crap!! 17 pages and the 1st of seen of it lookin awesome !!! Is your rock against the back wall or just down the middle?

Skimmer Juice · #**165** 10-04-2006, 05:27 PM

That stand is kinda what iam trying to do. All from scratch by myself. Looks good , The only thing you are missing is a cowfish

littlesilvermax · #**166** 10-04-2006, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Murminator

Holy Crap!! 17 pages and the 1st of seen of it lookin awesome !!! Is your rock against the back wall or just down the middle?

No rock touches any wall. I have read a few of Calfo's books and he recommends for best water flow (detritus suspension) to have everything free standing. Unfortunately some tanks make this hard to accomplish.

That is why I (and almost all experienced reefers) recommend custom made tanks that are as deep (front to back) as you can go. it just works soo much better!

littlesilvermax · #**167** 10-04-2006, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by stinky

That stand is kinda what iam trying to do. All from scratch by myself. Looks good , The only thing you are missing is a cowfish

Then buy one when your tank is going! Post pics as your construction begins.

I have learned much from others posting about their tank builds, so I am trying to pass on what I have learned.

Tarolisol · #**168** 10-05-2006, 06:29 AM

Very nice tank, Now i want to see a full tank shot.
Also maybe i missed it or somthing but if you could let us know if you use any additives and how you due your cacium, also maintnece that you do.

littlesilvermax · #**169** 10-05-2006, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Tarolisol

Very nice tank, Now i want to see a full tank shot.
Also maybe i missed it or somthing but if you could let us know if you use any additives and how you due your cacium, also maintnece that you do.

Some full tank shots will come.

As far as maintenance goes:

This thread details how I do water changes with adding magnesium and calcium to my IO water.

I use a calcium reactor and a kalk reactor for my set-up. Both are huge, and pics for both will follow as well.

littlesilvermax · #**170** 10-09-2006, 10:02 PM

Who want to see a movie?

Water movement is always good! Weeeeeeeeeeeeee, says the flame and clown.