lockrookie's 180g (build #3)

[Skimmerking]

Jeff the tank is looking great. Hey your rock is like mine WTF all that green and red Crappy Algae

[lockrookie]

Yeah I know it would help if I had more than 10 snails in the tank lol I have about 50 to 100 snails coming soon. Just waiting for pat to make an order


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[jorjef]

Originally Posted by lockrookie

Just waiting for pat to make an order

I understand it's also going to snow sometime.... Not sure which would be easier to predict, snow or Pat

[lockrookie]

Some times this can be true but he tries it was his idea to bring in a fresh batch for me next time he makes an order so


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[lockrookie]

So finally my claim with ups is settled they didn't even come to the house to Check investigate. I tried the whole twitter @ups thing. What a gong show that was. But in the end it was Neptune systems that came through for me. They emailed me today that the claim came through yesterday and they are shipping out a new eb8 today. I can't say enough nice things about Paul. He was quick to respond to my emails and always kept me updated. Even when he was at Macna.
So Neptune systems is definitely on my A list of companies to deal with.

Shortly after reading the email I get a call from ups on the matter. And the person who calls me is a customer of my own company( I know where he lives ). I discussed all the issues explaining everything. And he has put me on the non ring and run policy. Whatever that entails. But assures me it will never happen again and if it does I have his direct line. To contact him if a situation arises. We will see how this goes when the new eb8 arrives.

On a happier note picking up my Fragalot frags in a bit hopefully all is good to go. Will post pictures as soon as possible. And update on their status

Have a great weekend


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[lockrookie]

4 month update only changes is I retired the 750gph koralias in exchange for 2 1400gph and now there is flow. And an updated pic...




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[lockrookie]

Had to do some adjustment regarding my new flow. But everything is settled down now. I'm going to start getting serious about my led build soon. I would like the lights build before I finish the canopy in order to make the necessary adjustments. And I need to order a new refuge light the one I had went poof. May just use a clamp on light even tho its a tad ugly.



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[lockrookie]

Led build on hold I cannot commit but ill keep research hing and redesigning until I'm committed. So instead of saving on my power bill. I'm going to add to it and upgrade to 250w halides. And play with LEDs for my 50g until I'm happy with the outcome before I attempt the 180. Light should be here thurs or fri just before Christmas and new bulbs just after will update photos for comparison as it happens


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[lastlight]

that hydno is so sweet and massive too! your rockwork has really aged well looks awesome man.

[lockrookie]

Originally Posted by lastlight

that hydno is so sweet and massive too! your rockwork has really aged well looks awesome man.

Want some.. I can send you a chunk it's grown since that pic I may have to smash it and start over lol I don't want to but I predict by summer it will be out of the water


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