Melev's new Nano!

[JohnL]

This thread was automatically split due to performance issues. You can find the rest of the thread here: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=15224117#post15224117

[rEd86]

Congrats on your nano's thread's first split!

--Ed

[melev]

You were SOOOO waiting to do that to me, weren't you? :lol: I'll update this one later tonight.

[rEd86]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15224151#post15224151 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by melev
You were SOOOO waiting to do that to me, weren't you? :lol: I'll update this one later tonight.
You bet I was. I am hanging out by the club pool, posting with my HTC smartphone in one hand, and a margarita in the other! ;)

--Ed

[only1cookie]

We need more tank shots for the thread split! :D

Jackie

[Korrine]

YAY!!! Congrats on the split :)

[melev]

The Mystery Wrasse has been in quarantine for four weeks, and seems healthy and happy. I've got it acclimating to the angled tank now, and hope that it will enjoy its new home. I'm a bit concerned about the anemones, and hope it won't be an issue for this gorgeous fish.

http://melevsreef.com/pics/09/06/mystery_in_bag.jpg

[Korrine]

oooh. Nice. Yea I hope it has the sense to steer clear of the nem also.

Do try to post pictures when it gets settled in :D

[Lucky.U]

Added quite a bit

[Sisterlimonpot]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15224151#post15224151 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by melev
:lol: I'll update this one later tonight.

[melev]

The Mystery Wrasse did a good job avoiding the Rose BTA and the 27 mini carpet anemones. It's like a landmine in there and I can only hope it'll steer clear of those little guys. (I've been giving these to DFWMAS members that are part of the COOP (coral sharing program), so the risk factor is lessening a little bit.)

It did stay in the back of the tank, so this was the best shot I could get.
http://melevsreef.com/pics/09/06/mystery_in_tank.jpg

[Sugar Magnolia]

Nice addition Marc!

[melev]

What, Acolin?

[Acolin]

Mmm, RC lost my post!

Is this the thread where some reef nut has an aquarium in every room of his house, flooded his basement to act as a sump for all of them and stays up late at night answering posts?

;)

In two words? Awesome. Thanks.

[melev]

No, that's some other reef nut. This one lives in Texas where basements are rare, it not non-existant. ;)

I do have a couple of tanks now... but I've got it under control. I don't have a problem. I can quit anytime. :D

[Acolin]

Twelve Step Program for Marine Reef Addiction

1. Admit we are powerless over aquariums—that our lives have become unmanageable
2. Come to believe that nature is greater than ourselves and can restore our systems to sanity
3. Made a decision to turn our aquariums over to the will of nature
4. Made a searching and fearless inventory of left–over and un-used supplies
5. Admitted to ourselves, and to another human being, the exact nature of our addiction
6. Entirely ready to have nature, filters and water changes remove all defects
7. Humbly asked life fish stores to exchange and remove our shortcoming livestock
8. Made a list of all livestock we harmed and became willing to learn everything about them
9. Made direct appeals to fellow reefers for frags wherever possible
10. Continue to take inventory and when possible establish another aquarium system
11. Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with nature as we understood it, praying only for knowledge of reefs and the power to re-create them
12. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to reef addicts, and to practice these principles in all our affairs

[melev]

I believe I may be a member of the MRA after all. :lol: I may have to quote your list one day. :thumbsup:

[only1cookie]

Hows the Mystery Wrasse doing? & did the RBTA split again?

People that aren't from Texas don't understand about the no basements here...LOL I was amazed when I moved to Texas that hardly any houses have them!

I think we all need the Twelve Step Program for Marine Reef Addiction here on RC!

Jackie

[melev]

The Mystery Wrasse is doing well, but seems a bit skittish in the angled tank. He/she (any way to sex these) jerks his head back and forth when I get close, which is strange since it didn't do that in quarantine.

The RBTA is just TDB (Too Darn Big) and the clowns are loving it. :rolleyes:

[unstopable]

love the concept, and the build, but is it hard to clean the tank.

[rEd86]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15251366#post15251366 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by melev
The Mystery Wrasse is doing well, but seems a bit skittish in the angled tank. He/she (any way to sex these) jerks his head back and forth when I get close, which is strange since it didn't do that in quarantine.That's because he/she couldn't see out of the quarantine tank. Your angle tank is clean so that's a new experience for him/her! :)

--Ed

[only1cookie]

Maybe the location of the tank, or the angles cause distortion, which in turn spooks the mystery wrasse -they are a more visual oriented fish by nature. I've had fish in a front hall before, that were always skittish (albeit freshwater), but we moved the tank to the livingroom, & they were fine. Glad he's ok. Yea, the RBTA - too funny, some people can't wait for them to get big & split, & yours won't stay small enough for the tank! LOL

Jackie

[Alaska_Phil]

You put him in a mine field of tentacles and wonder why he's nervous all the time? :p

Phil

[melev]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15256813#post15256813 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Alaska_Phil
You put him in a mine field of tentacles and wonder why he's nervous all the time? :p

Phil

So true. :lol:

[melev]

Here's a shot of the new wrasse. He's still pretty skittish for some reason. I guess the angled slope from in there is less forgiving than a common rectangular box.
http://melevsreef.com/pics/09/06/nano_mystery_0629.jpg

[Korrine]

Nice :) I think he also has a skittish expression.

[MADtanks]

hey marc how are you mini carpets doing? I started with 1 and a baby now I have a whole rock full of them, I was feeding them at first then stopped bc they were multiplying just too much lol.

Thanks :)

[melev]

I have a lot of them. Maybe 30 in the angled tank. I've been slowly sharing them with DFWMAS members to get more of them into our area, as part of our coral sharing program (COOP).

[MADtanks]

yea def, bc they are still being sold at ridiculous prices.... then again i have been away for a while.

I will have to do the same here with our club.

Thanks.

[MADtanks]

yea def, bc they are still being sold at ridiculous prices.... then again i have been away for a while.

I will have to do the same here with our club.

Thanks.

[melev]

What I did with the people I shared them with is have them promise to never sell them. They can enjoy them all they want, and if they want to give a few away to another hobbyist, do so for free. Let's get these out to more people, without turning them into a LE name-brand coral.

Since we have enough of them as it is. ;)

[MADtanks]

im with ya Marc ;) need to snap a few pics and will do this in our exchange program we have here, give out a free coral with just about the same rules you have :)

Thanks

[Kellsindell]

Congrats on the 2year anniversary. can we get a comparison from year to year?

If you can :D

Tank look amazing.

[melev]

You are a few days early. The water went in July 19th, 2007. ;)

[Obsessed_Reefer]

So congrats on your almost two year anniversary, we still demand comparison pics :p.

[rEd86]

So Marc,

I see the new EcoTech Marine MP10 pumps are shipping! (http://ecotechmarine.com/news/mp10-shipping/)

When are you ordering one for the angle tank?

Let's see some pictures when it arrives.

--Ed

[melev]

Yes, I'm sure I will.

That Rose BTA is becoming a real nuisance in the tank lately. It is huge, and stinging stuff daily. :(

[Alaska_Phil]

So, time for a new BTA dedicated tank next? Or just find him a new home?

Phil

[melev]

I don't mean to complain, but if it was a vampire, I would have staked it by now. :rolleyes:

[Sisterlimonpot]

I'm pretty sure someone close to you will take it off your hands for you.

[melev]

Random picture from today...
http://melevsreef.com/pics/09/07/nano_tree_gorg_vert.jpg

[melev]

My tank turns two years old today!

It is in the tiny entry way/foyer of my home. It holds about 20g of water, with an angled from panel to look down upon many of the corals. Here's a picture of it from June 2008 when I installed the light fixture finally.
http://melevsreef.com/pics/08/06/nano_fts_modern.jpg

Current inhabitants
<u><i>Clean up crew:</i></u>
3 Emerald Crabs
1 Tigertail Cucumber
2 Tongan Nassarius snails
5 Astreas
1 Fighting Conch

<u><i>Fish</i></u>
2 Black Onyx perculas (that look like normal Occellaris
1 Mystery Wrasse

<u><i>Corals</i></u>
2 Favias
2 Hammers
6 zoanthids
3 Acans
2 Gorgonians
27 Mini Carpet Anemones
4 Ricordea
Fungia blob
Xenia-like coral
Unknown Daisy Polyp - "princess polyps" perhaps?
Porites
Acropora sp - Pink Lemonade
Acropora sp - Red Planet
Acropora sp - Purple Monster
2 Acropora sp unknown
2 A. millepora
M. capricornis
Montipora unknown
Montipora sp - Elkhorn

<u><i>Inverts</i></u>
Rose Bubble Tip Anemone
Xmas Tree worms

Lighting
150w DE 10,000K Coralife
2 pm to 8 pm daily

Feeding
Pellet food shaken in each afternoon

Maintenance
Water changes are every two months (when I work on the 280g)
Vodka dosed daily (to the 280g system, which this tank is tied into)
Panels scraped about once a month to reduce coralline spots
Vortech pump cleaned about once every six weeks
The angled panel stays algae free and rarely needs to be cleaned at all.


Here are a few images of the tank's transition over the past couple of years.

July 19, 2007
http://www.melevsreef.com/pics/07/07/nano_fts.jpg

March 17, 2008
http://melevsreef.com/pics/08/03/angled_daylight.jpg

June 4, 2008
http://melevsreef.com/pics/08/06/nano_4btas_1.jpg

August 29, 2008
http://melevsreef.com/pics/08/08/nano_fts_0828.jpg

January 31, 2009
http://melevsreef.com/pics/09/01/nano_0130.jpg

May 4, 2009
http://melevsreef.com/pics/09/05/nano_fts.jpg

May 31, 2009
http://melevsreef.com/pics/09/05/fts_angled_531.jpg

July 18, 2009
http://melevsreef.com/pics/09/07/nano_fts_0718.jpg


The MP20's power supply went out, and for now I'm using a MaxiJet to provide flow in the tank. This has changed how the RBTA expands in the tank. I did some cleaning today, and will post a newer picture of the display soon.

[Alaska_Phil]

Wow, that series really shows the insane growth on that RBTA. And I don't think I've seen a photo that showed the stand before. Very nice little set-up.

Phil

[IridescentLily]

1. Your mystery wrasse is GORGEOUS.
2. I love your home's style, the art that's around, the colors, etc. And your angled tank looks awesome within all of that. That entry way is really sharp.
3. How's your Echinata feeling nowadays?

Thanks for the update.

[Kellsindell]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15299579#post15299579 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by melev
You are a few days early. The water went in July 19th, 2007. ;)

I know that the anniversery was yesterday, but i went out of town and had no access to a computer (not to mention i was crazy busy), so I put the congratz before then :smokin: .

[Sisterlimonpot]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15376969#post15376969 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Alaska_Phil
Wow, that series really shows the insane growth on that RBTA. And I don't think I've seen a photo that showed the stand before. Very nice little set-up.

Phil Yeah, I remember reading that he made that stand out of scrap counter top (marble???) and some poles that were on clearance at one of the hardware store. You definitely can't tell!!!

Marc,
can't wait to see the latest pictures after the cleaning.

["Umm, fish?"]

Congratulations, Marc!

[melev]

Here are the promised pictures.

http://melevsreef.com/pics/09/07/nano_fts_720.jpg

http://melevsreef.com/pics/09/07/nano_eot.jpg

[Stripe01]

Would a mystery wrasse be fine in a 24g ap? I know yours is only 20g but it seems like your tank design provides it with more space.

[melev]

When I bought it, it was (still is) a tiny fish. If it gets too big for the tank, I'll very likely move it to my 280g. For now, it seems like a perfect fit, and an interesting addition to that tank.

The RBTA has been burning a couple of SPS corals that I have 'aqua-magged' to the back panel of the tank. :mad: I keep trying to move them out of its reach... I'm going to have to move them to the main tank I guess.

[solastsummer]

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[solastsummer]

melev i know this isnt the right thread but i cant find the other one. I had a question on the 2g pico tank you had, I would like to do the same exact thing, focus on zoanthids and such, petsmart has a 2.5G rectangle tank. My question is if you were to do it again what kind of lighting would you use? Would you use a Power Compact again? I even have some old hoods from 10G tanks that maybe i could gut out and use those florecents but im not sure.

[melev]

Here are a few pictures from tonight. I think this tank needs a new bulb already, as the corals seem to really be lacking light. Then again, the RBTA is taking up a lot of real estate, casting shadows over stuff below.

http://melevsreef.com/pics/09/09/nano_clowns_in_rbta.jpg

http://melevsreef.com/pics/09/09/nano_clowns_in_rbta2.jpg

Papa tending to the clutch of eggs from today.
http://melevsreef.com/pics/09/09/nano_clown_eggs_0911.jpg

Full tank shot
http://melevsreef.com/pics/09/09/nano_fts_0911.jpg

[Snakebyt]

wow, that anemone is getting huge.

[melev]

I bought a new 14,000K Phoenix bulb from Marine Depot. I've only heard good things about this bulb for a long time now, and decided to try it over my little tank before caving in to going with T5s. When you look at the picture above and the one I'm posting now, you'll see the difference quickly. No color manipulation, btw.
http://melevsreef.com/pics/09/09/nano_14k_bulb.jpg

http://melevsreef.com/pics/09/09/nano_rbta0919.jpg

http://melevsreef.com/pics/09/09/nano_mystery_reefshot.jpg

[Goodwin9]

Very Nice! I like the colors with the new bulb. :thumbsup:

[Sisterlimonpot]

I was thinking that the RBTA was a bit dull but now with the new light the tank really pops. Are you going to put your light sensor in to test the new bulb?

[melev]

Yes, I'll measure the PAR after MACNA. This light is only on for 6 hours a day, and it usually takes 100 hours to burn a bulb in.

Btw, this bulb has a little nipple on the OUTER section of the glass, and the instructions stated to point this protrusion upwards, which I did.

[Bmgrocks]

I'm running a Phoenix 14k over my 12g, and absolutely loved the color output, after six months however, I keep wanting to go bluer, do you have any recommendations for a 20k?

[melev]

The Radium 20,000K has been around a long time. Recently, IceCap started making 20,000K bulbs and I really like how crisp blue it is. However, that is a 400w SE bulb and what I used over the center of my 280g.

[Bmgrocks]

How would you compare the Pheonix 14k to the Radium? do you have a preference between the two thus far?

Keep giving the bulb some time, as you know it really does take around 100hrs of burn time to show the true color. The pic's relly make the bulb look bluer than they really are.

[bohlke]

Really like the color of the new bulbs. It doesnt look like the tank is covered is that wrasse a jumper?

[melev]

I decided to pull out the Apogee meter anyway, even though it is way premature. Might was well see what the numbers are now versus 100 hours from now, right?

I got a few measurements and then suddenly the meter reads "Error 4" and won't work anymore. I guess I need to ship it back to Apogee to find out what's wrong with it, because I can't find any help in the booklet nor on their site. :(

Before it broke, I got these measurements:

944 - at the surface, sensor above the water line (bulb 6" from the water)
680 - at the surface, sensor just under the water's surface
302 - at 6" beneath the water line
160 - at 12" beneath the water line
85 - along the front of the tank (to be expected)

It was around 225 or so in the center of the RBTA before the meter failed. :(

No, this tank has no top, and that Wrasse hasn't tried to jump yet. He likes to stay low in the tank, which isn't helpful for picture taking in this particular tank. The sloped front makes it hard to focus on him (or anything).

[melev]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15728888#post15728888 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Bmgrocks
How would you compare the Pheonix 14k to the Radium? do you have a preference between the two thus far?

I don't know yet. This is the first few hours I've ever run a 14,000K.

Additionally, I've only used SE 400w Radium bulbs in the past. XM 20,000K bulbs are nice, but I've not had any in a few years. I really liked their color. The IceCap 20,000K looked fantastic, but stopped working after 48 hours; I got another one from them, and it didn't last longer than the first. Too bad, that color was popping. I don't know if I got two bad bulbs in a row (bad luck?), but didn't try a third time.

Comparing a 150w DE bulb to any of the 400w SE bulbs I've used in the past doesn't seem practical, so the answer is: I don't know. Yet.

[Sisterlimonpot]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15729009#post15729009 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by melev
I decided to pull out the Apogee meter anyway, even though it is way premature. Might was well see what the numbers are now versus 100 hours from now, right? I was thinking the same thing except now that you may have to send it in for repairs and they replace anything, is it going to be hard to accurately compare the readings?

[melev]

Hopefully it isn't an accuracy thing, but rather a connection problem. It isn't providing any numbers at all.

[SirusX1721]

that is just simple and amazing tank! love the design and setup.


do your clowns get lost in that rbta? lol

[Snakebyt]

too bad to hear about the meter, hope its just somthing small. Hopefully when you call them they might have some answers and you wont have to ship it back to them.

[CurvBall]

Looking awesome Melev

Is that a 150w or 250w MH? Just asking as I use a 150w MH Radium bulb over my nano, colours are great (I like the blue'er look anyways) and growth is pretty great considering the higher K rating.

[Goodwin9]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15732900#post15732900 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by CurvBall
Looking awesome Melev

Is that a 150w or 250w MH? Just asking as I use a 150w MH Radium bulb over my nano, colours are great (I like the blue'er look anyways) and growth is pretty great considering the higher K rating. Previous page Marc mentioned that it was a 150 watt bulb.

[CurvBall]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15732915#post15732915 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Goodwin9
Previous page Marc mentioned that it was a 150 watt bulb.

Ah - cheers Chuck :)

(note to self: pay more attention to details when reading threads...)

[Tswifty]

Looks great Marc. So THERE'S where they Mystery Wrasse went. I was wondering where he ended up. LOL

btw... I notice similar behavior out of mine, stays very low in the tank and rarely ventures far from the rockwork.

[InsaneClownFish]

Wow this tank looks great under the Phoenix, and boy has it come along!

The only thing I don't like is the Phoenix appears to make the cap look brown..even washed out? You getting the same feel?

[melev]

Not so much in the angled tank because you can look down upon it, but I see what you mean. From the side, orange does look more like brown.

[Electrobes]

I love the color of the new bulb, and I'm sure given it's burn-in period it will look even better.

I really like the shape of the tank.. most of the time I am standing when looking at my tank, though I'll sometimes pull up a chair and sit down. If I ever upgrade tanks or dimensions (I've had a 40Br since just about my entering of this hobby... 6-7 years ago!) I would definitely consider having my old man build one like yours. :D

[melev]

The RBTA is really owning this tank. It actually looks small in this picture.
http://melevsreef.com/pics/09/10/nano_fts_100109.jpg

[melev]

I remember when the clownfish was hanging out both ends of the tiny RBTA, leaving no room for her mate. Now look at their home.
http://melevsreef.com/pics/09/11/nano_rbta1115.jpg

It's really to the point that I'm just letting the RBTA take over the tank, and whatever survives wins. I've said it often: this tank would be just as pretty with only the anemone, the rock it is on, some sand and the clownfish. I need to completely abandon the idea of adding anything else to it.
http://melevsreef.com/pics/09/11/nano_fts_1115.jpg

[kevantheman35]

im with you, that nem is the tank, and its awesome

[mdemuth]

Awsome nem

[delphinus]

Craziness!!! But beautiful.

[Snakebyt]

I cant believe that thing hasn't split yet.

[rsuplido]

Marc, what do you call those drain hoses (black and white) that you used on your build? Where can you get them?

Thanks.

[Sisterlimonpot]

Edit: nevermind, I misread the post

[Jadams]

That RBTA's getting huge!! Really a healthy & Beautiful specimen.

[john68camaro]

Amazing looking tank!

[melev]

Marc, what do you call those drain hoses (black and white) that you used on your build? Where can you get them?

Thanks.

This is SpaFlex tubing, which can be purchased at Home Depot or Lowes, or online. Savko sells the black version, which looks nicer to me. You glue it into regular PVC fittings with a primer/solvent mixture similar to PVC, but you do want to make sure it is made for SpaFlex tubing.

I like it because you reduce the amount of fittings needed, and it also reduces vibration sound when connected to a pump.

[maroun.c]

Any plans to place the anemone in the 280?

[pangetikaw]

Very nice that thing is sweet

[pangetikaw]

Where is that savko company is that online or local here in dfw I'm from here too been looking for a black one thanks

[melev]

Heck no. Last thing I need is the RBTA burning more corals

[melev]

Where is that savko company is that online or local here in dfw I'm from here too been looking for a black one thanks

www.savko.com is in Ohio.

[xxiprxx]

That tank is GORGOUS! I was thinking of turning my solana to an all nem and clownfish tank. I saw a local reefers that had about 8 nems of all different colors and species and the clownfish just surfed from one to another. BEAUTIFUL!

[melev]

I'd like to add a different colored BTA to this tank if it becomes BTA only. Which is rather tempting. I've got a source for a green one with orange tips, and I think the contrast would be incredible.

[Sisterlimonpot]

I was going to suggest the orange tip. that would be a great addition.

[robot2222]

hi marc the rbt looks huge. I thought i read on one of your threads that you a ehiem battery power vac . I have been thinking of getting one and wanted your input?

[Micki]

www.savko.com is in Ohio.


GO BUCKEYS! :lmao:

Love the anemone and clowns. Personally I would make it all zoas and the anemone and clowns. Could be beautiful color combinations!!!

[ReeferChick85]

That's definitely a unique looking tank! Very cool! That RBTA owns that tank haha!! It's gorgeous and very big! Does it move around a lot or stay within a certain area only?

[nGo]

Amazing tank. the RBTA looks awesome! and what a great home for the clowns :thumbsup:

[melev]

hi marc the rbt looks huge. I thought i read on one of your threads that you a ehiem battery power vac . I have been thinking of getting one and wanted your input?

It's a useful tool, but nothing amazing. Having fully charged batteries definitely makes a difference. It'll get the detritus out of my sump, which is why I wanted to buy it.

GO BUCKEYS! :lmao:

Love the anemone and clowns. Personally I would make it all zoas and the anemone and clowns. Could be beautiful color combinations!!!

As long as they can handle the lighting in that tank, that's fine with me. The anemone can create some mean shade throughout the day, and there's only a single point of light currently. That being said, I've had zoas in this tank since the beginning, and for the most part they have held their own.

That's definitely a unique looking tank! Very cool! That RBTA owns that tank haha!! It's gorgeous and very big! Does it move around a lot or stay within a certain area only?

The foot doesn't move, but the section you see tends to stretch out significantly.

Amazing tank. the RBTA looks awesome! and what a great home for the clowns :thumbsup:

Thanks. :)

[ckranz]

That RBTA is taking over for sure looks nice though.

[cadams2]

Awesome nano wish I had the acrylic skills of melev. Keep inspiring us.

[melev]

Thanks. :)

[Henryreef]

Awesome nano wish I had the acrylic skills of melev. Keep inspiring us.

+1 You really do some unbelievable stuff when it comes to acrylic!

[melev]

Thanks Henry. Hey, tell me about that event in your signature line. I think I missed that one.

[Korrine]

That does look great and the color combination between the two anemones would be spectacular!!

[Korrine]

Has the mystery wrasse faired well in the smaller tank?

[melev]

It's doing fine in there Korrine. It eats the pellet food I offer daily, which is Reef Nutrition's AquaThrive. The clowns eat it, and really that is all the food that tank gets.

This system is tied into the 280g reef and my suncoral tank, so I'm sure some food (or fish poo) makes it into the 20g angled tank, but the one pinch a day of pellets seems to do just fine. This tank is now over two years old, since it was set up in July 07.

[Korrine]

wow. i didn't realize that it was tied to your main system also. Neat!!

[SolidDetail808]

I think I found the way I'm going with my tank. I'm picking up a 10" RBTA tomorrow for only $40. Can't wait.

[aquaph8]

awesome as always. I always wanted to tie a nano into my tank. What is the best way to do this in your opinion?

[s.reef]

that is one awesome nano!

[melev]

wow. i didn't realize that it was tied to your main system also. Neat!!

Check the first couple of pages of this thread ( in the first section, this is the 2nd section due to the split), and you'll see how I tied it in. I think it was January of this year that I added a Dart pump that feeds a manifold to a variety of things in my sump, and that same pump feeds the angled tank. That white tube heading to the right is the one I'm talking about.

http://melevsreef.com/pics/09/01/dart_plumbed2.jpg

I think I found the way I'm going with my tank. I'm picking up a 10" RBTA tomorrow for only $40. Can't wait.

I hope you enjoy your anemone. I love them.

awesome as always. I always wanted to tie a nano into my tank. What is the best way to do this in your opinion?

If you have a sump, and your nano is drilled to drain to that sump, and your sump can hold the water from both tanks in the event of a power outage, I don't know why you couldn't do so. ;)

that is one awesome nano!

Thanks!

[Mr. Right]

Red Sea Skimmer? I remeber you having a ER, how do you like it?

[melev]

I ran the RedSea C-skim 1200 for a few months to see how it worked, but my main Euro-Reef CS12-2 has been running under my reef since 2005. It does a good job.

[super1man]

sweet looking nano. wish i had your skills

[Alaska_Phil]

I ran the RedSea C-skim 1200 for a few months to see how it worked, but my main Euro-Reef CS12-2 has been running under my reef since 2005. It does a good job.


Speaking of which, how did it work? I'd still like to upgrade from my old Back-pak II skimmer. :rolleyes:

Phil

[melev]

The C-skim works fine, provided it is set up with the right sized tank. Anything under 100g would probably be good.

[Alaska_Phil]

Thanks, so it should work well with my 50 gal display and 29 gal sump (current project).

Phil

[melev]

Yes, it would work very well for that sized system.

[Henryreef]

Thanks Henry. Hey, tell me about that event in your signature line. I think I missed that one.

Yeah awhile ago reefcentral went down for over 5 hours, there were rumors circulating that the site got hack, but it just turned out to be a glitch in the upgraded source code (for updating the site). A very emotional time period for all rc-withdrawal reefers ;). Anyway I have been off RC for awhile ever since Exams came around... anyway its nice to have time to browse the reefs! By the way, any update on Reefcast? I have been checking the site frequently and no knew podcast(s). I know you guys have busy schedules so you have my condolences, but I really can't wait for the next one!

[Henryreef]

Oh, also I just got caught up on your main thread and the new kitchen counters look great!

[Step Johns]

Any updated photos?

[melev]

No, it looks like I need to take some new ones soon. Thanks for asking.

[melev]

http://melevsreef.com/pics/10/03/angled_new_frags_0313.jpg

http://melevsreef.com/pics/10/03/angled_echinata_0313.jpg

[Korrine]

oh wow!!! Beautiful :inlove:

[bigworm175]

Great tank. Are you still using the maxijet?

[melev]

Yes, it is still in there for now.