Woo hoo! Look what brown delivered

[coral_lagoon]

My new Hamilton Belize 24" 250 HQI with T5s and moonlights..
:bum:

Packed with the MH bulb seperate. The way it ought to be..:D

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv267/rapid25_2009/IMG_0610.jpg

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv267/rapid25_2009/IMG_0613.jpg

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv267/rapid25_2009/IMG_0615.jpg

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv267/rapid25_2009/IMG_0621.jpg

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv267/rapid25_2009/IMG_0619.jpg

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv267/rapid25_2009/IMG_0618.jpg

I really like the quality + build of this system and the legs for the stands are higher compared to the previous Orbit system I had, so no more salt creep build up. With that said, the corals are already starting to like it. Before i had the 150 watt HQI MH ( 14k phoenix bulb) plus 2 65watt PCs. Now I can see my Zoas actually sprout more upwards and this is with the screen and eggcrate on top. The bulb I have on the 250 is also the 14k Phoenix. Cant wait for my corals to be fully acclimated so I can take off those screens..:beer:

[rando45]

looks very cool, you should get a b4 and after pic

[coral_lagoon]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15492391#post15492391 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rando45
looks very cool, you should get a b4 and after pic

Thanks bro..

Yeah I should of taken some before pics. Already put the old system away.. :D

[psteeleb]

nice looking lamp :)

agree - it would be nice to see a before and after pic

[garrettm85]

Hot!!
Congratulations!

That is a sharp looking light. I also love the choice of ballast and bulb!

Garrett

[Pacific Reefs]

Nice...can you post a pic with the moonlights running?

[fufu]

sexy...

[Johnny C]

Very Nice... time for an FTS! :smokin:

[robot2222]

that fixture looks top notch................

[RB Chagoi]

I love it to see a fellow Reefer get so excited over a great purchase. I would love to see the corals under the new lights. Congrats.

[coral_lagoon]

Thanks fellows..:beer:

Heres some a couple more pics and a video. My tank has been setup and running for 3.5 months

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv267/rapid25_2009/th_MVI_0645.jpg (http://s690.photobucket.com/albums/vv267/rapid25_2009/?action=view&current=MVI_0645.flv)

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv267/rapid25_2009/IMG_0633.jpg

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv267/rapid25_2009/IMG_0646.jpg

Moonlights
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv267/rapid25_2009/IMG_0624.jpg

[Fig]

Is that rock from Florida?

[coral_lagoon]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15499404#post15499404 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Fig
Is that rock from Florida?

Yes thats Florida rock from Tampa Bay Saltwater..

[rando45]

nice video

[SHOW ANGELS]

That is rockin light system Coral. Your tank, corals , and your 1 fish :D look great. I have a question, why are you using a canister filter?

[coral_lagoon]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15499523#post15499523 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SHOW ANGELS
That is rockin light system Coral. Your tank, corals , and your 1 fish :D look great. I have a question, why are you using a canister filter?

I run GFO and GAC in my canister. Not to mention poly filter pad and the unit has a built in UV sterilizer to. With that said, the return spray bar is pointed down in the back of the tank eliminating any dead spots. I also change my media in the canister every week. So no build up of any kind occurs..

[coral_lagoon]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15499511#post15499511 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rando45
nice video

Thank you Rando. It should look much better as the tank matures .. :beer:

[rando45]

i am sure it will; any plans on adding more fish? BTW what are the dimensions of the tank?

[coral_lagoon]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15499622#post15499622 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rando45
i am sure it will; any plans on adding more fish? BTW what are the dimensions of the tank?

No plans on adding more fish. Matter of fact I wasnt planning to put ANY fish in this system, but unfortently my buddy is going through a divorce and had to give up his 45gallon reef, along with this tang. So thats how I ended up with it. With that being said, the tank is a 60gallon cube 24X24..

[vidson]

the icecap will fire that fixture up nicely.

[coral_lagoon]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15500290#post15500290 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by vidson
the icecap will fire that fixture up nicely.

Yeah..:cool:

[ariel47]

is that a cpr overflo? I have one but I use the rio 600 rejuvenating pump instead of the aqualifter.

[coral_lagoon]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15514201#post15514201 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ariel47
is that a cpr overflo? I have one but I use the rio 600 rejuvenating pump instead of the aqualifter.

Yeah thats a CPR. You can do both ways though.. At my restaurant on my 100 gallon FO tank. I also have a CPR overflow box with a rio powerhead hooked up to it. Its been running like that for 7 years. Shoot sometimes my rio even gets jammed, but the CPR box just keeps flowing and going havent touched it nor cleaned it either..

[ariel47]

do you like the barebottom look? I just went barebottom on my 240 and Ilike it so far.

[coral_lagoon]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15514571#post15514571 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ariel47
do you like the barebottom look? I just went barebottom on my 240 and Ilike it so far.


I love it couldnt be happier. Give it some more time and the coralline is going to start covering it up. Not to mention my PVC pylons and eggcrate..:cool:

[eshark]

Wow, Thats a nice fixture!! Looks well made! Nice pics and tank!

[mklukas]

Great looking light and I really like that setup, the cube tanks are starting to grow on me. Where did you end up ordering the fixture from?

[eshark]

I was just looking for it myself and Hamilton sells online! :) Cool system!!

http://www.hamiltontechnology.com/shop/index.php?task=show&cat=New+Products

[mystikdragon7]

I got those same ballasts, they are just about made of pure awesome!!! Great looking tank!!!!

[mklukas]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15522885#post15522885 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by eshark
I was just looking for it myself and Hamilton sells online! :) Cool system!!

http://www.hamiltontechnology.com/shop/index.php?task=show&cat=New+Products

That doesn't seem like too bad of a price for what it is.

[eshark]

Yeah thats what I thought! Very reasonable compared to some of these crazy priced systems!

[coral_lagoon]

Thanks fellows..:bum:

Im done acclimating the corals and had the chance to film a video without the top screens.

part1
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv267/rapid25_2009/th_M4V00172.jpg (http://s690.photobucket.com/albums/vv267/rapid25_2009/?action=view&current=M4V00172.flv)

part 2
with a quick side view
http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv267/rapid25_2009/th_MVI_0686.jpg (http://s690.photobucket.com/albums/vv267/rapid25_2009/?action=view&current=MVI_0686.flv)

[mystikdragon7]

Great videos and a beautiful tank!!

[rando45]

awesome vids

is that an orange sponge growing on the rock under that monti cap?

[coral_lagoon]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15529737#post15529737 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rando45
awesome vids

is that an orange sponge growing on the rock under that monti cap?

Rando,
Yes that big orange knobby sponge has been thriving. Here are some pics of other types of sponges in my system. All of the sponges have grown and expanded..

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv267/rapid25_2009/IMG_0693.jpg

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv267/rapid25_2009/IMG_0694.jpg

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv267/rapid25_2009/IMG_0696.jpg

[rando45]

curious, how do you get such good sponge growth?

[coral_lagoon]

Also keep in mind that my TB rock has been in my system for 4 months now...





<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15530152#post15530152 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rando45
curious, how do you get such good sponge growth?

Rando I dont know how to explain it. Perhaps it my good tank husbandry..;)

[rando45]

well TBS rock does come with good sponge spores, lol

but husbandry does go a long way too!

[t4zalews]

I have yellow sponges growing all over my tank, I read that it's a sign that your tank is very healthy...so a good thing

they also filter feed the water and clean it for you...double wammy

[coral_lagoon]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15530232#post15530232 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rando45
well TBS rock does come with good sponge spores, lol

but husbandry does go a long way too!

Yeah those weekly 8 gallon water changes can do miracles..:D

[coral_lagoon]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15531641#post15531641 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by t4zalews
I have yellow sponges growing all over my tank, I read that it's a sign that your tank is very healthy...so a good thing

they also filter feed the water and clean it for you...double wammy

How long have you had your TB rock?

[mal1099]

very nice tank coral. Im also doing a cube and find it very nice for my small apartment.

[coral_lagoon]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15537020#post15537020 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mal1099
very nice tank coral. Im also doing a cube and find it very nice for my small apartment.

Thanks Mal. How big is your cube gonna be?