Upgrade to 90 gallon build

[maroon2]

Well I am in the process of setting up my new 90 gallon. I started w/ a 48, then to a 75 and now the 90. I've done lots of this stuff myself because I was laid off of my job the monday after I bought my 1st fish following a lengthy 2 mo. cycle. My experience has been one of patience and lots of DIY. Well here's the pics.
1st full tank shot of my 48
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0027.jpg?t=1268097801
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0026.jpg?t=1268097852
As you can see I started with all base rock. Probably why it took so long to cycle.
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0048-1.jpg?t=1268097978
Upgrade to 75
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/019.jpg?t=1268098084
Made my own little in tank refuge for pods. Made it out of acrylic
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/002.jpg?t=1268098164
One of my favorite fish but I traded him in
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0079-3.jpg?t=1268098285
for this
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0285.jpg?t=1268098367
Too big for a 4' tank though.
I then got my 1st real marine fish light. 260w Coralife PCs w/ lunar lights. I also added my own homemade refugium. Made it out of a 30 gal and added acrylic baffles
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0278.jpg?t=1268098565
Coraline really started taking off. Also decided to change the background color. Also added 2 Koralia 3s
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0005-2.jpg?t=1268098746
Paired up some GSM clowns. Not pretty but they made it
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0003-5.jpg?t=1268098872

[maroon2]

The female
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0048-2.jpg?t=1268098987
New background
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0048-3.jpg?t=1268099123
Got to babysit this guy for a week. My buddy's tank crashed
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0024-6.jpg?t=1268099237
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0007-9.jpg?t=1268099321
Currently w/ halides and T5s
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0007-10.jpg?t=1268099393
And the deal of a century
$50 buys you...
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0002-8.jpg?t=1268099491
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Been sanding to refinish
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2nd water leak test. No leaks yet, knock on wood
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0003-11.jpg

[maroon2]

I want to stain a really dark color, almost cherry. Not sure about background this time around. Any ideas?

[jmski333]

in my opinion Red Oak is my favorite color to stain stuff. HAHA its not really dark but super pretty. Im not sure why you didn't like your original background color. I like the blue backround over the black because it make it seem more "happy". BTW $50 for that tank is a steal, Holy $hit.

Maybe not the best idea to fill it with water on just two 2x4's. Thats putting a lot of weight on those two pressure point.

I have a 90 too so good luck, here is my stand with the stain color i was talking about:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a363/jmski333/028.jpg

[maroon2]

in my opinion Red Oak is my favorite color to stain stuff. HAHA its not really dark but super pretty. Im not sure why you didn't like your original background color. I like the blue backround over the black because it make it seem more "happy". BTW $50 for that tank is a steal, Holy $hit.

Maybe not the best idea to fill it with water on just two 2x4's. Thats putting a lot of weight on those two pressure point.

I have a 90 too so good luck, here is my stand with the stain color i was talking about:

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a363/jmski333/028.jpg

Looks great. I've already drained the tank this a.m. so hopefully I didn't cause any damage.

[maroon2]

Well did 3 coats of stain so far.......
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0007-11.jpg?t=1268173954
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0006-11.jpg?t=1268173981
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0004-12.jpg?t=1268174008
Still have to sand and add one more coat

[jmski333]

wait you stained three times? do you mean varnish?

[maroon2]

wait you stained three times? do you mean varnish?Nope I think its stain. Thats what the can said. I will use a very fine sand paper to smooth it out once its done.

[maroon2]

Test sanding tonight:D

[jmski333]

usually you stain once and varnish 2-4 times sanding in between coats. it might be a different type of stain though with water protectant in it for fences and stuff.

[CorkPullerPHL]

Nice!

[maroon2]

Well I actually liked the way the stand came out. We decided to leave the doors the original color . Doesn't look bad but just not sure yet. I still have another stand to pick up on Sat. That one is particle board though, it had a little water damage on one of the sides along the bottom, so I don't know if I can just replace the panel. Anyone have any ideas on this? Also I just started the plumbing. Wondering if I should replace the bulkheads and put new ones on. I think they were siliconed on the inside.
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0002-10.jpg?t=1268357326
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I don't know ...........not too sure about the two tone.

[maroon2]

:wave:

[maroon2]

Working on plumbing still. I have to buy two new bulkheads tomorrow and then I can put all the plumbing together
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0001-12.jpg?t=1268618431
Can't wait to upgrade..............
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0002-11.jpg?t=1268618513

[maroon2]

:hammer:

[maroon2]

Got a great deal on a skimmer
Euro-reef rs 135
2 mo old
picked it up this am
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0002-12.jpg?t=1268679247
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0001-13.jpg?t=1268679323

[maroon2]

Wow!!!!!!!!!!
288 views
15 posts-11 of them mine
3 from jsmki333
1 from corkpullerphl...................
I guess I'm just wasting my time taking all these pics and sharing all my progress
??? You guys are worse than my wife:lolspin::lolspin::lolspin:

[cubsFAN]

i don't like the two tone. just sayin. i'd match the doors to the stand and paint the top rim black. id also paint the back of the tank black.

[maroon2]

i don't like the two tone. just sayin. i'd match the doors to the stand and paint the top rim black. id also paint the back of the tank black.
Yeaaah I'm not liking it either. My wife loves it though. I also have an Oceanic stand that I could use but its particle board and has a little water damage along the bottom on one of the sides. I've been thinking about replacing the piece but I don't know where to get the paper laminate to match the design.
As far as the background I just haven't gotten to painting it yet but I'm def. painting it. But go figure my wife likes it the way it is.

[Reef Chaser]

Looking good so far! In my opinion, whatever makes the wife happy, will make us happy. Especially when returning from a coral shopping spree!
Def paint the back black. I did that to mine and WOW what a difference! It brings up all the colors in the tank! And keep going with the pics!

[maroon2]

Looking good so far! In my opinion, whatever makes the wife happy, will make us happy. Especially when returning from a coral shopping spree!
Def paint the back black. I did that to mine and WOW what a difference! It brings up all the colors in the tank! And keep going with the pics!
She doesn't like painted backgrounds but that's gonna happen reguardless

[footballdude2k3]

Wow!!!!!!!!!!
288 views
15 posts-11 of them mine
3 from jsmki333
1 from corkpullerphl...................
I guess I'm just wasting my time taking all these pics and sharing all my progress
??? You guys are worse than my wife:lolspin::lolspin::lolspin:

i was going to make a comment about your tank but since you made this comment i am just going to waste 7 seconds of you life reading this. carry on.

[Aquafred]

Looking good so far.
I would still match the doors colors if it was my tank...

[maroon2]

i was going to make a comment about your tank but since you made this comment i am just going to waste 7 seconds of you life reading this. carry on.Hey its the thought that counts. Thank you friend.:thumbsup:

[scott26]

Looks good I got myself a 90 gallon as well but I also got a 40 and a 20 and a light fixture all for 75 dollars and they were brand new... now that sir is the deal of the century :D... Tank is looking good so far... are you going to do a herbie system?

[scomar31]

IMO I'd lose the two tone as well, I do trim a different color some times but not something as big and noticeable as the doors. Good luck with the build.

[maroon2]

Looks good I got myself a 90 gallon as well but I also got a 40 and a 20 and a light fixture all for 75 dollars and they were brand new... now that sir is the deal of the century :D... Tank is looking good so far... are you going to do a herbie system?
Wow you got me. Great deal for sure BTW whats a herbie??

[maroon2]

Never mind I looked it up. No I will not be using the herbie system. I don't want to drill.

[CorkPullerPHL]

I'd ditch the two tone also, but then again.... at least your wife has an opinion on the tank. Mine just looks at me and shrugs. And that's on the good days....

[maroon2]

I'd ditch the two tone also, but then again.... at least your wife has an opinion on the tank. Mine just looks at me and shrugs. And that's on the good days....Oh I know the feeling:lol::lol:
Here's a pic of my final fish on my list. Added him to the tank yesterday
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0014-8.jpg

[jhawkor]

Beautiful Blue Spot. Be careful, they are jumpers.

[lougotzz]

When you added the MH did you notice your corraline recede? Gorgeous tank BTW.

[maroon2]

When you added the MH did you notice your corraline recede? Gorgeous tank BTW.Yes it did, for about a month, but it came back by adding calcium. The rocks closest to the water started turning white. I added some purple up and literally in about 4-5 days the white was almost all gone. Now everything is purple again.

[maroon2]

Beautiful Blue Spot. Be careful, they are jumpers.
You're absolutely right. I built one of those netted screen tops and it worked w/ my pearly the second day. Glad I did some research ahead of time. I lost a really cool lawnmower blenny after almost a year in my tank. One morning he woke up on the tile.:sad2:

[maroon2]

Well change in plans. I picked up the 2nd stand and Its very well built. I'm going to replace one of the sides and do a light sand and varnish. For whatever reason only the sides are compressed wood. One side had water damage and it swelled up. So a little delay but I can knock it out this weekend and then time to transfer it all in. No more two tone:lol::lol:
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And damaged side
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0001-14.jpg

[maroon2]

Just have to figure out how to take it apart.:worried2:

[Number2]

I love build and upgrade threads. I am getting motivated to finish my canopy.

Good work.

[maroon2]

Thanks. Finding the time is the only thing.

[maroon2]

Well here's some progress. The plan is to replace the two side panels and the 3 front supports w/ real oak as opposed to the compressed stuff that's in there now and restain everything.
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0011-8.jpg?t=1269185791
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[RoganTerrance]

nice tanks

[maroon2]

nice tanksThanks:thumbsup:

[maroon2]

Haven't updated in a while. I finally replaced all the compressed board panels on the stand and now its a full oak oceanic stand. Working on stripping the doors then staining.
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0005-9.jpg?t=1269473158
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http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0004-14.jpg?t=1269473226

[scomar31]

Nice build on the stand

[maroon2]

Thanks

[maroon2]

Finished the cabinet FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0001-15.jpg?t=1269743547

[maroon2]

:spin3:

[Eel-byte]

Looks good. I had a friend redo a stand for a 120g.

[maroon2]

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0001-16.jpg?t=1269802412

[Electrobes]

Looks awesome!

[dogstar74]

Looks Schaweeet!

[maroon2]

Thanks everyone. It took a while cause at the same time I've been redoing the room where the tank is. Hardwood floors, painting, trim, furniture etc.....

[Konolua]

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0285.jpg?t=1268098367

Excellent shot!

[maroon2]

Thanks. I love that shot too, and the fish, but the more I read about them the more I realized that the 75 was going to be too small for the long term.

[maroon2]

Transfered the fuge over. Took the Euro reef out for a test drive. By far my favorite toy.
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0001-17.jpg?t=1269915657
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0002-15.jpg?t=1269915699

[maroon2]

Adding water. more pics to come.

[maroon2]

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0001-18.jpg?t=1270036316
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[maroon2]

Last night my son dumped a full container of Ocean Nutrition pellets in my Fuge:mad2::mad2: I was able to take all the food out but this A.M. my water is very cloudy. Anything I can do to help it? I am running activated charcoal. Is that enough?

[scott26]

If you really worried about it do a large water change.

[harv1324]

Like the new stand much better. Nice Job.

Agree with Scott big water change is always a good thing

[maroon2]

Well like I said I was able to get it all out. None of it went into the display tank. Thing is I just changed 50 gallons in the process of transfering everything into the new tank. But no signs of ammonia, nitrite or nitrates yet.

[jimmycent]

Like the redone cabinet, not to mention your aquascape! Look forward to some better pics once its cleared up.

[lougotzz]

Last night my son dumped a full container of Ocean Nutrition pellets in my Fuge:mad2::mad2: I was able to take all the food out but this A.M. my water is very cloudy. Anything I can do to help it? I am running activated charcoal. Is that enough?

Did you witness this happen because it sounds like it would have been funny to watch. What did he say when you asked him why he decided to feed your fuge?

[maroon2]

Did you witness this happen because it sounds like it would have been funny to watch. What did he say when you asked him why he decided to feed your fuge?Well he is only 2, almost 3 yrs old and I was so mad that I just told him to sit on the couch. Then he says " Daddy can I help" I said no I got it this time buddy. He didn't know he did anything wrong, but he knew he was in trouble. My mom was over visiting so she sat down w/ him and watched him while I cleaned up the mess.
Finally the water cleared up this A.M. Water parameters are great so far. The anemone was looking rough yesterday but today its finally open and full. My frogspawn and some of my mushrooms are still not fully opening but I'm just going to wait and see.

[maroon2]

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/New90gallon001.jpg?t=1270137952
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[scott26]

lookin good!

[maroon2]

Thanks. Now I just have to wait 6 more weeks before adding my fish back in. I had a pair of gsm clowns, bs jawfish, pearly jawfish, kole tang, and green mandarin. I didn't qt the tang and it broke out w/ ich and brooklynella. Only the clownfish survived, and they are now in qt under a copper treatment. So I get to restock the tank. But from now on ALWAYS QUARANTINE:thumbsup:

[maroon2]

I should be ordering my Tek light 8x54 on Monday. Just trying to decide if I should spend the extra $ for the Elite.

[maroon2]

Well now I'm wondering if maybe the ATI sunpower 6x54 would be better than the Tek elite 8x54. As per sunlight supply their new fixtures have
"New 98% reflective European aluminum reflectors increase output by over 300%. Active air cooling for optimum lamp performance. Includes acrylic shield"
Also the 8 bulb fixture is cheaper by a couple bucks than the sunpower 6 bulb. But I've read so many great things about the ATI, that I thought maybe the 6 bulb would still be better. So because of price I'm between the Tek elite 8 bulb or the ATI sunpower 6 bulb.

[scott26]

Well how much are they I know when I was looking for lights those brands sure were nice but pretty pricey! lol... my nova extemes work for me so far.

[maroon2]

Tek elite 8x54 492.00
ATI Sunpower 6x54 519.00

[scott26]

Sounds like you should win either way but IDK really you still have to buy bulbs as well dont you from what I remember they don't inculde them with the purchase of the fixture.

[maroon2]

Well I have bulbs already. I have someone trading me their nova extreme 8x54 plus cash for my mh fixture. I also have about 6 new bulbs in my garage.

[scott26]

That nova setup sounds good but the ATI and TEK would be some good quality though if you have the money to spend go with the other two I think. I went Nova because it was the cheapest best budget freindly light I could find.

[Bonta]

Nice tank :)

That coralline looks so crisp !

[maroon2]

Thanks, now if my zoos and shrooms would take off like the coraline algae I'd be all set.

[jimmycent]

I have an ATI 6x54 sunpower on my 90g and its very bright. Dont have many corals yet but part of me thinks I have almost to much light as i get next to no coraline growth and have herd to much light can be a factor. I actually bought the 6 bulb fixture as a bit of an overkill incase I upgrade to a 120.

[strike2867]

I have an ATI 6x54 sunpower on my 90g and its very bright. Dont have many corals yet but part of me thinks I have almost to much light as i get next to no coraline growth and have herd to much light can be a factor. I actually bought the 6 bulb fixture as a bit of an overkill incase I upgrade to a 120.

I have a 500 Watt MH on a 55 gallon, with a ton of coraline algae growth. What are your other water parameters?

[maroon2]

I'm running 608 watts total between metal halides and T5s. You may be low on calcium. Then again I can't get mine any higher than 280:sad2:

[maroon2]

BTW I'm rally leaning towards the ATI at this point. They have been proven by Grimm reefer's par testing in pg 5 of the nova extreme thread. I just keep wondering how the Tek Elite will compare w/ the new reflectors and fans. Especially w/ the 8 bulb fixture being cheaper than the ATI 6 bulb.

[maroon2]

WELL I'LL BE DAMNED. This whole thread has been a lie. I just measured my tank and it urns out its a 75 not a 90. I feel cheated and like an idiot. For some reason it looked bigger to me so I never measured it. Oh well, that changes things a bit I guess. Now I may not need to go w/ an 8 bulb fixture. I think a 6 bulb will do. I also have plenty of skimmer for my set up. Maybe too much. Well sorry everyone. Mods if you can change the title to 75 instead of 90 that would be great.:sad1:

[maroon2]

Well I got the nova extreme 8x54 yesterday. I'll be putting it up for sale soon so I can get an ATI sunpower.

[CRASHJT]

Just scored a 90 myself looking forward to leaving the 55.... Looking good love to see budget reefers in action

[scott26]

WELL I'LL BE DAMNED. This whole thread has been a lie. I just measured my tank and it urns out its a 75 not a 90. I feel cheated and like an idiot. For some reason it looked bigger to me so I never measured it. Oh well, that changes things a bit I guess. Now I may not need to go w/ an 8 bulb fixture. I think a 6 bulb will do. I also have plenty of skimmer for my set up. Maybe too much. Well sorry everyone. Mods if you can change the title to 75 instead of 90 that would be great.:sad1:

Well I got the nova extreme 8x54 yesterday. I'll be putting it up for sale soon so I can get an ATI sunpower.

Dont feel too bad I had made that mistake before at least you found out before you had your system up and running unlike me. I have had my 55 gallon for 4 years now and thought it was a 75 gallon for the first 3 years! That made this aquarium a real challange.

[maroon2]

Oh system is def. up and running, but it looks so good to me that I'm not going to worry about the size. I'll just let it all grow and get that natural look going. Maybe add some fish.

[maroon2]

Well I got rid of the Nova extreme and scored a great deal on a Tek 6 bulb fixture, which is now up for sale so that I can get that sunpower.:lolspin:

[scott26]

Hum a tek you say for sale? lol jk you will get a light someday you just have to try out every brand.

[maroon2]

Well I'm def. leaning towards the Ati but the Tek elite isn't out of the Q.

[Limerboy]

how do you find the tek system works for you? I currently have a 36 inch 4 bulb tekfixture and was hoping to use it on my 90 gallon 48x24x18 (short) system until i can afford an upgrade. Do you think it will be enough light for growing softies?

[maroon2]

Should be fine. I have the 6x54. Before I had 500w oddyssea mh and a wavepoint 2x54 for actinics. When I added the Tek w/ the Ati bulbs it bleached my mushrooms and my frogspawn just started opening 2 days ago. I'll post up some recent pics later.

[maroon2]

Here are the pictures as promised. Returned my pr of GSM clowns to the tank last monday after treating for ick and leaving tank uninhabited for 8 weeks. Lost lots of coraline algae and bleached some mushrooms going from 500w oddyssea mh fixture w/ 108w wavepoint t5 fixture to a teklight 6 bulb w/ Ati bulbs. Go figure.
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[scott26]

Looking good nice and clean... at least for now.

[maroon2]

Well I keep up on it daily so hopefully it will stay that way.

[dump]

nice work maroon2..!!

[maroon2]

Thanks

[scott26]

I really like the middle rock scape any updates?

[maroon2]

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[scott26]

Looking good I really like those Xenia they grow like crazy too.

[maroon2]

Looking good I really like those Xenia they grow like crazy too.

They are pretty cool

[maroon2]

Got some new pics
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[maroon2]

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http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0261.jpg?t=1281311774
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0256-1.jpg?t=1281311835

[maroon2]

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0260.jpg?t=1281311927

[gts1218]

Tank looks great

[beex215]

love the look of the actinics

[chris.francis14]

I like the three islands. How high off the tank are your lights? What is your photo period?

[maroon2]

Lights are about 6-8 inches off the top of the tank. 10 hrs actinics 5 hrs daylights.

[maroon2]

Looking to add another fish but don't know what. Ideas??
So far a pair of GSM Clowns and an algae blenny

[Aquafred]

The last set of pics looks really nice.
Wonder which will take over xenia or Zoos???

[maroon2]

The last set of pics looks really nice.
Wonder which will take over xenia or Zoos???

I would think xenias, they're like a weed.

[maroon2]

Anything in specific that Zoos need to really take off??

[maroon2]

Zoos for whatever reason have been closed for the past few days.

[jmahfouz]

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/New90gallon001.jpg?t=1270137952
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/New90gallon004.jpg?t=1270138046
Sick Rocks

[maroon2]

Sick Rocks

Thanks, I just really want them to fill in w/ shrooms and zoas. For whatever reason though the zoas haven't been opening for the past few days.

[maroon2]

Well found out why the Zoas aren't opening. Flatworm. Will be treating the tank w/ flatworm exit tomorrow.

[maroon2]

Well times are tough right now. Just had our 2nd baby and wife is very sick. I think I need to sell the tank.Wonder what I can get for it.

[maroon2]

Any ideas ?? I'd like to have some kind of number in my head before I post..
oceanic 75 gal drilled
oceanic stand (full oak)
Tek light 6x54
Euroreef 135 skimmer
viaaqua return pump
2 koralia 3s
30 gal fuge
80lbs liverock
60lb livesand
xenias
kenya tree
2 different types of star polyps
2 bubble tip anemones
blue, purple, green, red, striped mushrooms
org ricordea
org, green...zoos
red montipora
pr of gsm clowns
algae blenny
green mandarin

[maroon2]

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0007-17.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0008-13.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0009-13.jpg?t=1285605981
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0010-12.jpg?t=1285605980
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0011-12.jpg?t=1285605980

[maroon2]

Any ideas would be great.

[scott26]

To bad you have to let it go but I think you would be able to recoup most of your money by selling off thing one by one instead of a whole set up you should be able to get more of a return of your money... that is if you have the time to

[maroon2]

To bad you have to let it go but I think you would be able to recoup most of your money by selling off thing one by one instead of a whole set up you should be able to get more of a return of your money... that is if you have the time to
Well thats the problem, I really don't have alot of time but wondering if the money will even begin to offset all the time I've put into it. Wondering if its even worth it. My wife, god bless her, doesn't want to get rid of it. She loves it almost as much as I do.

[maroon2]

For some reason pics look real blue, but here are some better shots
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0021-5.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0019-2.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0022-4.jpg?t=1285894903

[scott26]

Aquariums that go for sale have sure a varing resale value the used aquariums that have top of the line items go for pennies on the dollar so since most of the stuff that you have on your system is middle of the road quailty I would think you would be on the lower end... Honestly I think what would be best to do is maybe sell off the livestock and gear but keep the tank and set it up at another time? If you figure by then you should be able to get a killer LED light but right now T5 has a high resale value.

[scott26]

Oh and btw that zenia is growing like a weed huh... almost looks like how my old 55 did.

[scott26]

If I had to guess where most would sell at I would think your set up would be around $800-1000? But that seems to be what most were going for when I was looking to buy.

[maroon2]

Well I'm going to see how things work out maybe we can get by. Thats good to know though.

[maroon2]

The lord works in mysterious ways....I got a big bonus and great raise at work and more importantly my wife is doing much better. Tank is def staying:lolspin::lolspin:
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0036-4.jpg?t=1286408681
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0037-3.jpg?t=1286408763

[strike2867]

Congrats about the raise and more importantly the wife. I'm sorry about the Xenia, I'm about to Kalk paste mine.

[maroon2]

Thanks. I like the Xenias though. At least its something that is growing quickly.

[maroon2]

Loving my reef:thumbsup:

[Alunai]

Any updates?

[maroon2]

Any updates?

Well I rearranged the rock work and added some new fish.
Small powder brown tang and a melanarus(spelling?) wrasse. Fighting a flatworm break out. Used flatworm exit but they came back. Bought the wrasse thinking it would help but I think I'm going to have to buy the flat worm exit again and use it full strength.

[strike2867]

Well I rearranged the rock work and added some new fish.
Small powder brown tang and a melanarus(spelling?) wrasse. Fighting a flatworm break out. Used flatworm exit but they came back. Bought the wrasse thinking it would help but I think I'm going to have to buy the flat worm exit again and use it full strength.

Did the wrasse help at all?

[maroon2]

Not really. She eats some but the population is still growing.

[Drews89]

maroon I was wondering how can or how did u get your coraline to take off or your tank...
I'm having trouble on blooming mine on my 90G.. I mean I got some on mine but its only a few spots on my background and on the powere heads,heaters and overflow box ...I think I should been having a lot more to be having almost a year set up dont you guys think? Oh and all my parameters all were they need to be !
can tell me how you exploded yours specific and how you did your dozing ...referring on , if you would turn off your skimmer or what dozing were you doing it ?

[maroon2]

maroon I was wondering how can or how did u get your coraline to take off or your tank...
I'm having trouble on blooming mine on my 90G.. I mean I got some on mine but its only a few spots on my background and on the powere heads,heaters and overflow box ...I think I should been having a lot more to be having almost a year set up dont you guys think? Oh and all my parameters all were they need to be !
can tell me how you exploded yours specific and how you did your dozing ...referring on , if you would turn off your skimmer or what dozing were you doing it ?
Just doing reg weekly water changes, mag, and calcium(purple up)

[maroon2]

crappy pics but just an update.
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0047-2.jpg?t=1294361182
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0052-2.jpg?t=1294361182
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0044-2.jpg?t=1294361107
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0040-1.jpg?t=1294361107
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0037-4.jpg?t=1294361107

[maroon2]

I've got to reconfigure my camera settings. These last few pics suck.

[maroon2]

These are a bit better
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0056-4.jpg?t=1294534489
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0060-1.jpg?t=1294534578
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0073-3.jpg?t=1294534671
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0061-1.jpg?t=1294534743

[maroon2]

Used fresh water and reef dip to clear out flatworm on my rock before using the flatworm exit. The xenias and mushrooms don't look too good. But my flatworm population is down to a fraction of what it was. I'll be dosing this weekend.

[maroon2]

Amen flatworms are gone. Reaquascaped again
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0060-2.jpg?t=1295725512

[DopeCantWin]

Good job on the flatworms. I'm dealing with the same crap in my 90. Just started my red bug treatment, flatworms are next.

[maroon2]

Just keep at em:uzi::uzi:

[maroon2]

Should have my ATI sunpower next week.

[wesleyforbes2]

cool, just saw your thread, i'll be following.

[maroon2]

Well thanks. I got a couple of new things. Got a rose bubble tip anemone and a nice big frag of orange and green zoos. I won't be able to post up pics for a while cause my d40 was stolen 2 weeks ago. Looking to get a new camera soon.

[Catastrophi]

Why are you switching from the TEK to ATI fixtures?

[maroon2]

I just want to try something different plus as I understand there is better light output and it runs cooler w/ the fans.

[maroon2]

Super excited. New Ati comes in tomorrow.

[wesleyforbes2]

Cool, how long did it take?

[maroon2]

Got it today and man what a light. Can't post any pics right now but looking to get a new camera this week. I'll post pics as soon as I get one. A few hours after I put on the new light my corals opened big time.

[wesleyforbes2]

Good to hear, can't wait to see some pics!

[maroon2]

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0001-22.jpg?t=1297467378
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0006-16.jpg?t=1297467483
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0008-14.jpg?t=1297467567
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0009-14.jpg?t=1297467667
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0010-13.jpg?t=1297467728
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0014-12.jpg?t=1297467849
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0018-4.jpg?t=1297467929

[wesleyforbes2]

Good job! Now what do you see yourself adding since you have the kick-*** light!

[maroon2]

Well to answer your question, staring to go to a mixed reef as opposed to just softies
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0015-8.jpg?t=1297558940
And these just cause I love my new camera and light:spin2:
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0010-14.jpg?t=1297558940
And my new RBTA
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0008-15.jpg?t=1297559126

[maroon2]

:beer:

[wesleyforbes2]

Cool, as you add more make sure to include FTS.

[maroon2]

will do

[maroon2]

Well looking to swap out my clownfish pair to a younger smaller pair of clowns, that are much reder than mine and are a mated pair. should be able to get them tomorrow.

[maroon2]

Got the maroon pair today. Nice to be able to put my hands in the tank w/o getting attacked. As usual horrible pictures but they show off their great colors.
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0049-5.jpg?t=1298509201
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0052-3.jpg?t=1298509383
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0045-2.jpg?t=1298509384

[maroon2]

:rollface:

[maroon2]

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0076-2.jpg?t=1299895544
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0089-1.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0087-2.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0092-1.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0069-2.jpg
And my newest addition
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0096.jpg

[maroon2]

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n131/jorgemere_2006/DSC_0038-6.jpg

[maroon2]

Well I replaced this jawfish w/ a smaller one of the same kind. The larger one had gill damage. The new one has a burrow dug up and eats great.

[duncantse]

Your tank looks soo pretty!

[maroon2]

Your tank looks soo pretty!

Thanks, I'm upgrading to either a 120 or 150 this week. Still trying to decide which to go with. They are both 48x24 buth the height is the only problem. The 120 is 24" and the 150 is 30". Just concerned w/ the lighting and skimmer. Mt current equipment is enough for the 120 but I think I might be pushing it w/ the 150.

[maroon2]

Well it continues here
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2007305