300g Starphire Room Divider

[hdtvguy]

Well after loosing my 240g tank from an accident. More info on what happened can be viewed HERE (http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=392144&perpage=25&pagenumber=11)



I have been planning my new tank a 300g 96" X 24" X 30" room divider viewed from 2 sides separating the dinning room and living room. Both 8' viewing panes of glass will be Starphire glass. Tank will have no overflow box going with 2 2" bulkheads for surface skimming same idea as this picture.



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Tank will have a closed loop ran from a GenX PC55 with 2 educators for the returns. Sump and all pumps will be in basement. Return pump from sump will still be my old pump Gen X 18000 4750Gph.


I will be updating this thread as the build comes together.

[moggyhill]

oooh, I'm jealous:)

[Andrew]

Im comming to your house to live. You can have a son.

[sixxer]

Sorry to hear about the 240!!!!!

300 room divider should be sweet!!!!

[pondfrog]

sounds like a fun project-- why no box?
Is there an advantage to the pipes?
I would think they might be loud.
Steve

[hdtvguy]

The box takes up to much space in the tank. Since my tank will be viewable from both sides I don't want a ugly overflow box on one side. I don't loose the durso stand pipes they are just moved to the outside of the tank like this picture.

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Or Like this


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Noise will not be a problem its the same idea as having it in a overflow box.

[pondfrog]

Great! very nice.
Steve

[pritchett]

Who is building the tank?

[hdtvguy]

I'm having the glass ordered and sent to my house. Me and another guy from my LFS will assemble. He has made allot of tanks.

[hdtvguy]

Just a update. My Starphire glass came in today. Glass moving and tank building will start Thursday. I will have lots of pictures in my next update.

[zemuron114]

after the incident with glass before why did you go with glass again? i would be skeptical with glass!! Good luck! and keep the pics coming.

[spamin76]

Yeah, HD - I remember reading the thread with you telling us about the 240 - I wanted to cry - for a 240 to go like that.... good to hear the 300 is comming along.

[Mad Scientist]

Originally posted by hdtvguy
Just a update. My Starphire glass came in today. Glass moving and tank building will start Thursday. I will have lots of pictures in my next update.

Looking forward to the updates - that starphire stuff is really, really nice and well worth the big bucks!

[hdtvguy]

Originally posted by zemuron114
after the incident with glass before why did you go with glass again? i would be skeptical with glass!! Good luck! and keep the pics coming.


I guess I'm a sucker for punishment LOL! No really I like glass for its properties. The accident with my 240g was a freak accident I will never no what caused the tank to crack that way. Others did what I did and had no problems.



spamin76,

Thanks...

Mad Scientist,

I hope it will be worth the extra expense:)

[hdtvguy]

Little bit of a set back today. The glass could not be delivered today. So Monday night will be the big build day.

[retin78]

how much did you pay for your 300 gallon starphire tank? Is all three side side starphire or just the front panel?

[hdtvguy]

Not sure the cost yet of the Starphire yet. It will run in the $$$ thousands. I went with 2 96" X 30" panels. This will be a room divider so I got the front and back panels Starphire.

[JDM130]

Hey Rob sorry to read about the 240, your a better man then me, I would have flipped! Best of luck with the new tank and please post lots of pics :D

Jeff

[hdtvguy]

Thanks.... The worst thing is I had insurance on the tank. I'm fighting with the insurance company now regarding the tank. This is what really ****es me off that I was paying for insurance on the whole setup and now they will not pay:mad2:


But that is a whole new thread...........

[hdtvguy]

The build of my tank can be found here in the Large tank forum. I did not want to have 2 threads going on the build. Got the glass in today pictures have been updated see them Here (http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=4728693#post4728693)

[JDM130]

Looks awesome! that starfire glass is great. Otis looks cool too, want 2 more Pugs?? LMAO

Good Luck tonight!

Jeff

[Nuhtty]

How many pugs can you keep in a 300g? ;)

[hdtvguy]

Originally posted by Nuhtty
How many pugs can you keep in a 300g? ;)



To funny LOL! Well the build went well pics are up in the Large tank Forums. Click link above.


More updates latter.

[Mad Scientist]

Looks great! *drool*

[JDM130]

looks awesome! Best of luck!

[hdtvguy]

A little more progress on the tank and the plumbing. I was having problems with the lack of space I have on the side of the tank where all the plumbing and the closed loop pumps are. I wanted the closed loop pump and the Gen-X PCX 55 pump to be up as far as I could get them so I will not loose much head. It should be worth the extra effort


The area will have a access door on the side and the whole stand both sides will be drywalled in. My return pump and sump will still be located in the basement.

We got the braces on the tank also installed the small overflow box but still have to get black plexi around it. Also got the Starboard in.


Here are a few pics of the progress.










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[Mad Scientist]

Looking good, lots of progress!

[Absint Reefer]

neat couch

[hdtvguy]

Little more work done. Tank is almost full of RO/DI water. Finished the plumbing of the 4-way. Educators still have to be installed.

Think I will have enough flow?:D


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[Mad Scientist]

Nice looking rig - very clean.

[Triggerfish]

probably part of the most exciting thing about setting up a new tank is when you first add the water to it...i don't know what it is about this hobby.,but it does get ya excited..

can't wait to see this thing up and running..awesome planning job so far..

[reef-fossil]

That is a nice looking setup! Hope you don't mind if I ask a few questions.

What is your stand made of, looks like a black plastic stand (I've always liked them).

The gang valve you have on the top pump, what sort of valve is that, never seen anything like it. Is it electric, so the different ports open and close giving you a random pattern? Also, where'd you get the black pvc? Is that sch. 40 or something else?

Very nice!

-Chris

[hdtvguy]

Mad Scientist, Thanks

Triggerfish, This is so true LOL. Can't wait to get the water up to the overflow.



reef-fossil,

The stand is from my old setup skinned in plywood. It will be covered with drywall and built into the wall painted to match the walls.

The valve is called a OM 4-way. Yes it is electric. Uses a drum inside that turns to give random flow into the tank. The black pipe is not PVC it's ABS. I used this because it is black. Looks better with the sides of the tank that I painted.

Thanks again for the comments allot of planning has gone into this tank. More updates to follow.

[hdtvguy]

I was testing the Penductors with the Gen-X Pcx55 pump. Wow shoots all 8' across the tank then comes back under. I moved the pump however just under the living room floor. The fan on it was to loud.


I made a nice cover from some leftover black plexi I had from my overflow. This should keep splashing and noise to a minimum.

Here is how I did my overflow pipes (Dursos).


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/Dursos.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/OverflowCap.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/Pens.jpg

[hdtvguy]

I did a few changes to my pump setup. I first got rid of the dart was having problems with it. I upgraded to the Hammerhead. I moved both the Gen-X PCX-55HP and the Seq under the floor in the living room. No noise no heat very please with the outcome. I should have done this from the start :) My flow is crazy in the tank. I added 5 Large show pieces of LR. My water is still a little cloudy from the salt. Stable at 1.023.


I will take some new pics tomorrow of the tank.

[Jim_S]

Wow. I'm really impressed. It makes the 125 I just built look like a nano. One day after I graduate and finally get some real money I would love to put together a set-up like yours. Tell a bit about your equipment. i.e. Protein skimmer, sump size, are you using a fuge?, lights. I look forward to seeing some more pics. Jim

[Nocturnal]

Looks awesome HD.
I just put a eductor on my 90 and with the genx and half the tank doesn't have sand anymore, lol. Worth the flow increase though. Those things are incredible!

[hdtvguy]

Nocturnal,

Yes they are great! i have ton of flow with them and the Hammerhead on the 4-way.


Here are a few pics of the tank got my lights up. Pics are not the best I need to box in the top of the tank. That is the next project


The fish picked them up from my LFS. I had the regal from my old tank. The large Naso with streamers came in from Hawaii. The LR are big show pieces (Haitian) I'm waiting for more to come in from my LFS.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/f1.jpg

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[Andrew]

WOW! Looks great!

[Absint Reefer]

neat project, the tank looks great

[hdtvguy]

Thanks,

I hate how the pics came out! They look washed out from the VHO's blasting out. I have to get my butt in gear and drywall around the stand and above the tank. I think for the time being I will get some poster board and put it above the tank to keep the light in. I hate watching T.V and having 660w of VHO lighting blasting in my face:)

[Absint Reefer]

how many pounds of live rock is that so we can get an idea of how huge your tank is

[hdtvguy]

In the tank I have 5 very large pieces. The rocks are the size of a large watermelons

[Ball]

Nice tank. Keep the pictures coming!

[Andrew]

sweet. Im moving in with you.

[hdtvguy]

I put up some poster paper above the tank temp to block the light. Took a few shots with just outside light in the room. This gives you a idea what a difference Starphire glass makes.



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/m1.jpg


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I did my first siphon today! Wow did I have allot of debris snail poop collecting on the side of the glass and the Starboard. Since this is the first time I have gone BB you just do not see this stuff when you have a sand bed. Yuck glad to get this stuff out of the system.

[hdtvguy]

Another small Update. My LFS just got in fresh uncured Haitian LR. I was able to pick my rock and clean it before I purchasing it:) I picked out 150Lbs the stuff looks great! I did bring one big piece home and added it to the tank. Was cleaning of all sponges. I hope to add more after it has cured. I would like to get the rock work done:) I will post some pics soon.

[flatzboy]

Sweet tank and even cooler that you built it yourself.. Also what kind of skimmer are you running or going to run on this tank?

[hdtvguy]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/skimmer.jpg


Using 2 Gen-X PCX40 pumps one for each injector.

[bassman57]

what do the penductors actually do? and where do you get them?

[bassman57]

also, what are those small valve looking things with the blue handles?

[hdtvguy]

Originally posted by bassman57
what do the penductors actually do? and where do you get them?


They add more flow to the tank. Here is a link to where you can purchase them. You can read up on how they work and what types of pumps you need to run them.

http://www.kthsales.com/website/Misc/hello_salt_water_enthusiasts.htm


The blue valve things on my outside Durso's are JG valves for RO/DI apps.

[john rochon]

looking good. couple of question though and I don't mean to be negative.
why did you add fish so early without letting the tank sit for awhile and you'll be adding more liverock with those fish in there?
also, why didn't you use eurobracing instead of cross bracing??
those cross braces should have been set inside the pains and not ontop. it makes a big difference in shear force. should hold but keep an eye out. isn't it fun building your own tank:D were did you order your PPG glass from?

[hdtvguy]

No offense taken John. The LR I used first was fully cured very excellent quality. I never added the first fish till after around 1 week. With this amount of water volume 400g major flow in the tank very good skimmer. I was not concerned with a surge. Going to add euro between the cross braces really more of a splash guard. Never seen a tank built like that before? There are many ways to build a tank. Glass was ordered from B.C.


P.S Are you still selling the Hammerhead pump?

[reef-fossil]

I really like your plumbing, so much that I'm considering replacing parts of my plumbing (PVC) with ABS, but don't know where I can get this stuff. Any suggestions for online vendors? Also, are there adapters to go from ABS to PVC?

thanks & keep the updates coming! It's quite impressive!

-Chris

[hdtvguy]

Local check HD you should be able to find ABS in the plumbing dept.

[hdtvguy]

Another update got back in to town. I added the last of the LR to the tank. I picked up 3 250w CoralVue electronic ballast running 14K CV bulbs and Reef Optics pendents. Tomorrow I hope to mount them. I'm pleased with the rock formations it adds great depth to the tank from both sides.


Here is a few pics.



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[Absint Reefer]

like the clown trigger and the rock formation how's the CT's temperment

[hdtvguy]

He was in my other tank. He is very docile. I have snails he does not even touch them. My regal tang gives him a slap now and then LOL. He has been good for the 8 months or so that have had him. That rock is great to work with very easy to stack very jagged pieces. Coraline has started to form on the starboard already.

On a different note today I went and saw another customer that shops at my LFS tank. He has a big Sohal tang that has out grown his tank and it keeps on splashing water and breaking his MH lights. He wants a new bulb for the fish. I was shocked when I saw this thing it must be 13-14" very fat and the colors on it our out of this world! It is by far the biggest and nicest Sohal tang I have seen including in pictures. It eats out of his fingers he gets along fairly well with a large powder blue tang that was in his tank. I hope to pick it up maybe tomorrow if not when I'm back in town again in around 2 weeks time. I will post lots of pics of him.

[angelfishlover]

Clown trigger and peaceful tangs, YIKES! Hope you have some copper laying around.

[Absint Reefer]

what size tank dose this guy have with the sohal in it

[hdtvguy]

I think it is in a 150g. He has had it for 2 years and it got that big.

[Absint Reefer]

wow!

[Triggerfish]

gettin there...not too crazy about the rock layout ya got going there..sort of looks too much like it was strategically placed as opposed to a more "natural" look.

[IslandMon]

Looks AWESOME HDTV Guy.

[IslandMon]

Question. Why did you put the rock work in before the substrate? Or is there sand in there already? The way it looks in the pictures is so even and thin.

[Mad Scientist]

Originally posted by IslandMon
Question. Why did you put the rock work in before the substrate? Or is there sand in there already? The way it looks in the pictures is so even and thin.

He's using Starboard.

[hdtvguy]

I finished installing my CoralVue ballasts and pendents. I'm very happy with the color of these bulbs. Very bright crisp white with a little hint of blue. For the most part I will be running the MH for viewing only. Will be using my 4 VHO URI Atinics for dawn and dusk effect. Looks like I will have to wait till I get back into town again to pick up the big Sohal.


Here is a few more pictures of what the tank looks like with the new lighting.


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[hdtvguy]

Originally posted by Triggerfish
gettin there...not too crazy about the rock layout ya got going there..sort of looks too much like it was strategically placed as opposed to a more "natural" look.


I see what you mean but, the shape of this rock makes it very easy to get creative:) I wanted to have lots of gaps or openings for the flow and the fish in the tank.

[hdtvguy]

Originally posted by angelfishlover
Clown trigger and peaceful tangs, YIKES! Hope you have some copper laying around.


And why would I want to have some copper laying around?

[angelfishlover]

to treat ich. DUH!

[hdtvguy]

LOL I know that! It's called quarantine should not need copper! All my fish have been treated with copper at the LFS when brought in.

[angelfishlover]

I meant that the clown trigger is going to harass those poor tangs and they will get ich. I am VERY jelous of that tank.

[AW2EOD]

Absolutely gorgeous tank! I love the Naso and the Clown.

I'm still trying to get used to the Starboard. lol I just think the tank would look so much better with a sand substrate. But, then again...I've never had a tank without sand.

What exactly is Starboard, anyway, and what is the benefit of using it?

[spamin76]

Starboard is highdensity polyethylene HDPE - it is a kind of plastic used in boats and cutting boards. Starboard is just a brand name HDPE. One advantage of starboard is that it has been UV stabilized - otherwise it will react with UV and change colors - which is nice if you are running halides.

People are starting to use starboard as opposed to sand beds since in sand detritus will settle into the sand, break down, produce nitrates and phosphates - with starboard it is very easy to syphon the stuff off every few days and just get it out of the tank. Another advantage is that it allows you to run extreme flow through the tank without having to worry about stirring up sand storms(it is very popular with SPS keepers who try to turn over the water volume of a tank 30+ times per hour).

So basically the advanatages of starboard - lower nitrates, easy maintenance, high flow without any adverse side effects(clouding, sand blowing around)

[hdtvguy]

Bit of an update. We were unsuccessful in trying to catch the big Sohal Tried for an hour with 3 nets. He is to large to even fit in the biggest net! Owner is going to try and egg crate off part of the tank in hopes in getting him. Tank is looking good all water parms are bang on! I did get a new fish yesterday it's a French Angel about 6". My LFS has had this guy in for around 2 months and he eats like a champ. I did some major cleaning to the tank when I got back into town. I used a turkey baster and blew off all the rocks. Wow did allot of gunk come out. Did a 20g siphon- water change off the bottom to remove the detritus.


My Ro unit while I was gone plugged up. My membrane was clogged and I had a bad carbon cartridge. Jayson at my LFS store was nice enough to come down and fix the problem while I was away My girlfriend had to buy some 5 gal jugs of Ro water from the store for a few days. She was not happy


Here is a few new pics of the French and the tank.


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[Andrew]

Looking good. Love the French and Clown.

[Absint Reefer]

nice juv. french angel and great looking tank

[Triggerfish]

Originally posted by angelfishlover
I meant that the clown trigger is going to harass those poor tangs and they will get ich.

ich is a parasite..if he does not introduce the parasite into his system via improper quarantine methods..then the fish have no way of contacting it within the "ich free" tank.

[rsteagall]

I didn't think there was such a thing as an ich free tank. I thought all fish carried the parasite and it was always present. It just awaits a stressed or weak fish to attack.

[Absint Reefer]

true all fish do carry the parisite

[tsquad]

It's nice to finally see a Naso have a great home like this. Awesome tank :thumbsup:

[Triggerfish]

Originally posted by rsteagall
I didn't think there was such a thing as an ich free tank. I thought all fish carried the parasite and it was always present. It just awaits a stressed or weak fish to attack.


http://www.petsforum.com/personal/trevor-jones/marineich.html

for your reading enjoyment.

[hdtvguy]

Another update........


Got a few new fish 3 yellow tangs and a copper butterfly fish since my last update. Tank is doing very well. I have no problems with nuisance algae have major coralline algae taking off in the tank. Still got to get my butt in gear and get the framing done around the tank. I will wait till fall time since I have not much time in the summer months to do anything


Here is some update pics...........

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[Beaus28]

that is amazing

[bassman57]

That has to be the best lookin tank or RC. :) Seriously!!. I don't know why, there's just somthing about it that makes it incredible. I think it has to do with how plain the tank is, and then you add all those colorful fish it's just really neat. I really love how it's a room divider also. I would LOVE to do that someday. Keep up the good work. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

P.S. Copper Butterfly's are so cool :).

[hdtvguy]

Thanks guys.

Hope to finish off the tank soon.

[Trigger Fan]

I'am speechless, just an awesome tank, nuff said.

[hdtvguy]

I picked up a very large adult queen Angel yesterday. It is one of the nicest Queens I have seen. It is dinner plate size I was surprised when I introduced it to the tank that there was no aggression from my French angel. Must be the size difference I also bought a very large sponge for my angels to feed on. They have yet to sample any of it My trigger however did nip at it once but has not bothered it since.



Here is a few pics of the new addition



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[hdtvguy]

Few more.


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[angelfishlover]

WOW! THAT QUEEN ANGEL IS JUST TOO BEUTIFUL!

[juice me man]

WOW. awesome tank. love the fish and that queen angel is beutifull.

[Deacon]

Did you guys give up on the big Sohal Tang or is it still on the way?

Also, did you caulk around that starboard?....just wondering if gunk get inbetween it and the side of the tank.

Unbelievably cool tank, I'd love to have a setup like that.

[bassman57]

that is a beautiful angel. Do you have any recent full tank shots?

[hdtvguy]

Originally posted by Deacon
Did you guys give up on the big Sohal Tang or is it still on the way?

Also, did you caulk around that starboard?....just wondering if gunk get inbetween it and the side of the tank.

Unbelievably cool tank, I'd love to have a setup like that.



I have not given up on it yet! But the owner of it is not willing to rip his tank apart to catch it:( I hope sometime in the near future to get it.


No, I never silicone around the board. I wanted to be able to remove the Starboard if I did not want to use it anymore. Detritus does get in-between the glass and the Starboard makes for easy removal be weekly siphoning.

[Clown926]

that is the coolest tank i have ever seen! What other fish are you going to put in? Are you planning on keeping that trigger when it gets bigger?

[Andrew]

Wow. I love the queen angel.

[hdtvguy]

Originally posted by Clown926
that is the coolest tank i have ever seen! What other fish are you going to put in? Are you planning on keeping that trigger when it gets bigger?


We will see. He has not been bad at all. He does not bother my snails or fish knock on wood. I keep all my fish well feed.


Thanks for the compliments.

[Clown926]

keep the pics comin!

[Clown926]

i love this tank!

[tomviolence]

Great shots.. I love this tank, so clean!

Thank you for the pics. Keep them comming

[yoboyjdizz]

man thats my 300 gallon tank i've been dreaming of....hats off to you

[bkwudzjeep]

Looks great!! How's the starboard doing? I can't decide to go this route or not.......

[pitt_prodigy]

Very nice tank. I really like the grouping of fish you have selected. Very colorful....seems like your really getting the most out of your tank IMHO! Keep the pics comming. I really enjoy watching the coraline progress as well.

[Clown926]

More pics!

[Hockeyben51]

nice tank :beer:

[hdtvguy]

Originally posted by bkwudzjeep
Looks great!! How's the starboard doing? I can't decide to go this route or not.......


The Starboard is great I'm very happy I went BB on this tank. The Coraline growth o it is amazing! GO for it you will be very happy with it.

[Clown926]

we need pics!

[mike-avelli]

rob thats one crazy tank man! holy crap i'm jealous of you dude

[Confooseld]

^Great avatar:fun1:

[pangaea6]

Great looking angel. I thought I would be satisfied w/ Emperor and Bluering

[sean48183]

Are you going to add any clowns? Maybe a yellow stripe maroon or a tomato. Might be nice addition. Tank looks wicked. Love that queen.

[hdtvguy]

Yes I was going to add some clowns to the mix. Need some red orange in the tank. Well I added a coral to the tank to see what I can get away with. A yellow leather coral my sponge I added a few weeks ago is doing great in the tank. I thought my angels would have ate it but I'm lucky so far.

pangaea6,


The queen really is a beautiful fish my next angel will be a Emp. My queen has been a picky eater have not seen him eat to much. He picks at the rocks and sometimes food feed to the tank.


Here is a picture of the leather.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/coral2.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/coral1.jpg

[juice me man]

nice leather

[Trigger 2]

we need more pics! the tank may eventually get overcrowded.

[Trigger 2]

i think with 5 tangs, a clown trigger, 3 angels and a copperbanded butterfly is alot for a 300 gallon.

[Flavorflave]

HDTV guy, Are you adding calcium and the like to the tank to that kind of coraline growth? I would be interested to konw what supplements, if any you add.

thanks.

[hdtvguy]

I dose Kalk and I add mag with my water changes thats it.

[Deacon]

hdtvguy,
Any more pictures to post?

[hdtvguy]

I will try to get some more up tomorrow. Just got back into town last night.

[hdtvguy]

Originally posted by mike-avelli
rob thats one crazy tank man! holy crap i'm jealous of you dude




Hey thanks.... I just noticed your post now! Hows your tank coming along? How is my Sohal and cleaner Wrasse doing?

[hdtvguy]

I added a leather coral 2 weeks ago. It is doing very well no one was picked at it Added some mushrooms and a frog spawn coral. I thought my angels would have gone for the fleshy frog spawn. To my surprise not even a nip from any of them My 4 cleaner shrimps are doing well. My trigger went right to them for a cleaning as soon as I put them in the tank. I consider myself very lucky with the mix I have in the tank so far. Just goes to show you nothing is text book. Trying to bend the rules as much as possible :)


Here is a few update pics enjoy...



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/7d4ff0e5.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/41da9637.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/a106d313.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/cbfb18dc.jpg

[hdtvguy]

More...


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/3d441a70.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/646a46df.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/6bd2f148.jpg

[juice me man]

Amazing tank set up. nice job

[angelfishlover]

AWSOME!

[Trigger 2]

that is so awesome!

[UnderwaterExotic]

I might of missed it, are you running a UV on that tank?

[hdtvguy]

Originally posted by UnderwaterExotic
I might of missed it, are you running a UV on that tank?


Yes a 40 Watt UV. I will be putting ozone on the tank as well. Waiting for my LFS to get his shipment in.


Thanks guys..

[Mad Scientist]

Tank looks great, keep us updated!

[Trigger 2]

we need more pics!:rollface:

[hdtvguy]

Here is a few new pics. The new Regal is doing well in the tank. My French sure does not like him much LOL. The Chromis in the tank schooling adds a nice touch.


Pics taken with just MH on no VHO Actinics on.



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/79e4c7d8.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/6962a8b0.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/3c6189bf.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/bcd84bd2.jpg

[hdtvguy]

Few more


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/032e6f81.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/2136890f.jpg

[cecilturtle]

I hope that clown doesn't wake up on the wrong side of the rock one day.....beautiful tank though.

[sean48183]

Love it! Keep up the nice work.

[angelfishlover]

Got Coralline :lol:

[Mad Scientist]

Tank looks great.....I still can't belive that CT hasn't nailed a cleaner shrimp

[hdtvguy]

He sure is one of a kind for a clown trigger. My tangs keep him in check. Some bad news I just got back into town and my Queen was not doing well at all. Not sure what was wrong with him? He really was not eating very well since I got him. I thought he would overcome that...but no luck. His body had stiffened up and he could not swim anymore. I decided to put him down since he was suffering. He will be sadly missed.

[Nocturnal]

Awwe man, sorry to hear this. He wasn't caught with cyanide was he (not that you would know).
Always a shame to lose something as beautiful as that

[sean48183]

I am sorry to here about your queen. That is my dream fish one day. I wonder if you got one as a juvy if it would help keep them long term.

[hdtvguy]

Originally posted by Nocturnal
Awwe man, sorry to hear this. He wasn't caught with cyanide was he (not that you would know).
Always a shame to lose something as beautiful as that


I'm not sure but my source is very good for Angels as of late.


sean48183,

I was thinking the something. I have my eye on one at LFS that is maybe 2" max. He eats everything and has bee at the store for awhile.

[hdtvguy]

Here are a few updated photos of the new inhabitants. Added a clown, very large majestic Angel, small queen Angel, and a potters Angel and a new coral. not sure the name of the coral but i think it is part of he brain family.



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/rob1.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/rob2.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/rob3.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/rob4.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/rob5.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/rob6.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/rob7.jpg

[Titan*69]

Nice tank! How big is your Naso? He looks big. I can't wait to see the big Sohal; I would imagine it'll be the new boss until the CT hits max size. I used to live by your area and if I still did I would have to check out your tank..nice.

[angelfishlover]

Got Coralline :lol:

[Fizhstiks]

That tank is awsome :cool:

Do all those fish get along?

[Apone]

Great tank high def

I am a newbie and I have a few questions for you. I want to be sure I understand how your tank is set-up, for my future tank project.

THe way I understand your set-up, for circulation your tank has 2 main feeds to move water. One is the return from your basement sump. The other is the closed loop, which takes water out of the tank via a bulkhead, then a pump returns that water back into your tank at a high velocity...there are no filters in this loop, just the pump.

For filtration you are using the "Berlin" method consisiting of about 1/3 of the tank filled with LR, and then you have a powerful skimmer in the basement sump.

Does this summarize your filtration and circulation?
Do you use any other filtration, like mechanical or wet/dry?

Thanks!

[hdtvguy]

Titan*69,

Thanks........ The Naso is around 9". What part of the city did you live in?



angelfishlover,


The stuff sure has taken off.



Fizhstiks,


Thanks...... As of now they all get along just fine.



Apone,


I have 2 CL on the tank. One is with a OM 4-way ran by a Hammerhead pump. The second CL is a Gen-x 55Hp pump ran off penductors. I have a basement sump which I run a wet-dry and a massive skimmer, UV, Ozone etc. My return pump from the basement is a Gen-x pcx-40.

[hdtvguy]

An update........


After a long wait to find the perfect Emp my search has ended. My LFS Jayson @ Saltwater Connection has found me a beautiful Emp angel. Here are a few pics of him. He also got some beautiful SPS corals in.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/f598fd71.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/13232363.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/64e8fc2b.jpg

[Dirk Diggler]

Very impressive tank! I was curious to how large ur Majestic Angel is because i own one myself and havnt seen one larger than about 8-9 inches?

[hdtvguy]

Thanks he is around 10-11". He is the largest one I have seen.

[Apone]

This is a really great tank.

I feel your tank is one of the best because it goes against the "traditional" methods.

1. You keep multiple large angels in the same tank
2. You keep a good amount of fish in your tank, not just a sparse population like many do.
3. You mix corals with lots of fish, including large angels with the corals, which is typically not done.
4. You dont use a DSB.
5. Lastly, you keep a wet/dry with corals!

I am really glad I found your post. I currently have a well stocked, fish only tank, witha wet/dry myself. Eventually I would like to keep a few corals as well, but everything I have read has always summarized keeping corals by saying: no large angels, no large fish load, and definately no wet/dry.

Your tank is the first I have seen that combines different styles...good job!

Do any of the angels pick on the corals? Also, can you tell me what type of corals those are?

[maro1]

hdtvguy IN your setup with a heavy Bioload. What do you think is the biggest concern and how do you address it to keep the tank and its inhabitants healthy.

Mar:rollface:

[hdtvguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6268835#post6268835 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Apone
This is a really great tank.

I feel your tank is one of the best because it goes against the "traditional" methods.

1. You keep multiple large angels in the same tank
2. You keep a good amount of fish in your tank, not just a sparse population like many do.
3. You mix corals with lots of fish, including large angels with the corals, which is typically not done.
4. You dont use a DSB.
5. Lastly, you keep a wet/dry with corals!

I am really glad I found your post. I currently have a well stocked, fish only tank, witha wet/dry myself. Eventually I would like to keep a few corals as well, but everything I have read has always summarized keeping corals by saying: no large angels, no large fish load, and definately no wet/dry.

Your tank is the first I have seen that combines different styles...good job!

Do any of the angels pick on the corals? Also, can you tell me what type of corals those are?


Thanks,

I really wanted to push the limits on this tank. Traditional methods of running a beautiful tank can be mixed to have great success.

Well first off every fish and tank is different. You can not go by the book when mixing livestock. With my Trigger he is docile, he never picks on my snails or my 4 cleaner shrimp. He even gets cleaned just like you would see in the wild. Now if you look at a book it says they are not reef safe. You have to keep your livestock well feed. If my Angels and trigger were not eating enough of the right foods maybe they would nip eat the corals. But this is not the case in my tank! So what it comes down to is every specimen and tank is different. Many people may not agree in what I'm doing with my setup and that is fine they can have their opinions. As long as the fish and corals are healthy water quality is excellent I see no problem at all.

Right now have only a few corals mushrooms, yellow leather coral, frogspawn, and a coral from the brain family of corals. Not sure the name. Never see any fish in the tank nip at any.

[hdtvguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6268948#post6268948 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by maro1
hdtvguy IN your setup with a heavy Bioload. What do you think is the biggest concern and how do you address it to keep the tank and its inhabitants healthy.

Mar:rollface:


Biggest thing is waste from the fish. Getting it out of the tanks ASAP. With a good skimmer high flow in the tank (turnover). Running UV and ozone both helps IMO. Running bare bottom is great lets you have high flow in the tank plus you do not have a bio-load from the sand-bed. Water changes I do 50g every 2 weeks I also skim wet. I also keep the tank temp at 77-78F to help with oxygen levels in the tank. Running a non traditional wet-dry helps with gas exchange and adding oxygen to the water. It also helps with the biological filtration from spikes from high bio-loads ( removes them fast).

[Titan*69]

hdtv guy I lived way up in Flin Flon Manitoba, I worked in Thompson and a little mining town north of there called Leaf Rapids. My wife and I used to go to Winnipeg for like a week at a time,stay at the Fort-Gary and spend lots of money there. Now located in Ontario.

[maro1]

hdtvguyRunning a non traditional wet-dry helps with gas exchange and adding oxygen to the water. It also helps with the biological filtration from spikes from high bio-loads ( removes them fast).

I also Have thought about running a wet-dry. But was told this would lead to high nitrates. Have you had any problem with nitrates? If so how do you handle them? or why don't you have trouble with them?


Mar:rollface:

[hdtvguy]

I have not had a problem with them. My use of ozone with a large skimmer helps. Also water changes every 2 weeks is a must IMO.

With my setup running BB with high turn over rate in the tank gets everything out of the water and down to the sump fast.

[Mad Scientist]

I am really glad I found your post. I currently have a well stocked, fish only tank, witha wet/dry myself. ?


He has a good deal of what appears to be very high end LR as well - so would not group this tank in whith the "traditional" FO tank with a wet/dry, no LR, no skimmer, and fake corals.

[onefin]

Sorry about that, looked like a great tank.

[hdtvguy]

My new large Emp is doing great in the tank! Eating and loves the flow in the tank. His grunts can be heard upstairs from the tank.

Here is a few pics of him.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/1125f5a6.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/8247ee37.jpg

[hdtvguy]

Some new full tank shots.



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/53a3aa93.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/6f0a4a89.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/04194530.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/307e275e.jpg

[hdtvguy]

More.....


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/8de5d78f.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/f670cea8.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/756edc1e.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/3408d70c.jpg

[hdtvguy]

Few more.....


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/c95e7231.jpg




http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/2b69a34f.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/81c3b5e4.jpg

[eng55]

The tank is looking beautiful as always. Hey what type of angel fish do you have. Not the emporer but the one that is dark blue and orange. That is a beautfiul fish, well all of them all are. Are things still going good with the clown trigger? I am thinking about getting one when I set up my 200g bb. Good luck with everything.
E

[onefin]

Beautiful fish.

[sean48183]

Lookin better than ever. That setup is showpeice! Haven't seen your thread in a while and was hoping it would pop back up. Do you have a fuge and if not are you plannig on adding one?

[hdtvguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6293582#post6293582 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by eng55
The tank is looking beautiful as always. Hey what type of angel fish do you have. Not the emporer but the one that is dark blue and orange. That is a beautfiul fish, well all of them all are. Are things still going good with the clown trigger? I am thinking about getting one when I set up my 200g bb. Good luck with everything.
E

Thanks,


That is a large majestic Angel. Clown trigger is doing great he loves Norri sheets. He is a pig, Well all my fish eat really well for that matter :)

Just be careful when adding a Clown. Mine has been an exception to the so called rule:)

[hdtvguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6293631#post6293631 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by sean48183
Lookin better than ever. That setup is showpeice! Haven't seen your thread in a while and was hoping it would pop back up. Do you have a fuge and if not are you plannig on adding one?


Thanks, No fuge on this tank.

[eng55]

Yes I know that one must be careful when adding a clown to the tank. I might just play it safe and add a blue throat trigger instead. I like the colors on the males alot. Thanks for the info on the angle, will have to do some research on those. I am still trying to get a final list of fish for my 200g. Thanks
E

[hdtvguy]

NP best of luck on your new tank setup. Make sure you post lots of pics.

[Apone]

Looks great as always!

I was wondering if you were going to try including a butterfly into your tank with the corals you have in there. Specifically, one of the classic non-reef butteflies, like an auriga for example.

I ask because seeing as you are successfull with keeping large angels and corals, I wonder if a butterfly would also have the same successes?

[hdtvguy]

I do not want to try. They tend to be very timid fish and would not hold there own with the big Angels.

[sean48183]

Have you ever thought about a grouper like a miniatus? He might crush on those chromis but would look pretty sweet in that mix.

[buldog]

I have a 200 with 10 big fish in it also. The secret to keeping it disease free/stree free is to never add any fish after about 3-4 months. My fish never scratch, etc. When I was adding fish all the time I always had ick, fighting the new arrivals, problems. If hdtvguy can stop adding fish soon his tank with be extremely reliable and no problems. Even if one dies in a year, don't replace it. It seems there is always a problem when new fish are added to an established tank. I have had these fish for 6 to 7 years. I also do weekly 20% water changes. Always do the water changes, don't miss any weeks. In all those 7 years, I have never used any RO/DI, etc. I just use plain tap water. Never seems to be a problem with the fish. I have a wet/dry, no live rock, fish only tank. As for Queens, they are a problem. I had 2 in the past. They lived for only 2-3 years, but always had a problem with not eating for a week at a time. One lfs owner said they usually live only about 1 year. He didn't recommend them.

[sean48183]

Were any of your queens juvenile when you got them or older fish?

[buldog]

One was a juvenile and one was about 4-5 inches. The last one was actually a Blue Angel. It developed a bad habit of constantly chasing bubbles from the return. In about 3 years it went on about 6 one week times it would not eat. The emperor angel I have has never done that in 4 years.

[hdtvguy]

I added a large Anemone to the tank. I was hoping my clown would host in it......Well after 10mins from putting it in the tank my perc was in heaven. I added it to my tank about 2 weeks ago he is loving the flow in the tank! He has moved a bit around the rock but stays right at the top close to one of my MH lights and close to a output from my 4-way. I have feed him once with a silverslide soaked in Selcon and he digested it in a day or two. My perc does not let my larger maroon clown come even close to it chases him away. Very funny to watch. I have moved my 4 actinic VHO URI bulbs closer to the water surface for better light penetration. They are about 3-4" above the water surface they made a big difference in the color of the tank compared to when I had them mounted 15-17" above. My MH were washing them out. I'm hoping to start on the framing of the tank to build it into the wall next week.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/29fff5ec.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/51c35e7e.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/41840427.jpg

[zemuron114]

what kind of anemone is that?? It is beautiful

[Titan*69]

hdtvguy nice pics! so any updates on the big Sohal? I would love to see a pic of it in your tank!

[hdtvguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6448051#post6448051 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by zemuron114
what kind of anemone is that?? It is beautiful


Thanks it is called a Heteractis magnifica. They are one of the harder to keep species. They like lots of light and good flow. My tank has lots of both.

[hdtvguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6448928#post6448928 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Titan*69
hdtvguy nice pics! so any updates on the big Sohal? I would love to see a pic of it in your tank!


Does not look like I will be getting him or her! The current owner does not want to rip his tank down just to catch him:rolleyes: I hear from a friend he is still breaking the owners MH bulbs still. Maybe some day he will break down and catch him.

[dchao]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6449205#post6449205 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by hdtvguy
Thanks it is called a Heteractis magnifica. They are one of the harder to keep species. Hey, you are very modest, they are the toughest anemone to keep! You also forget, they need *large* tanks too.

[MyNemIsZonLai]

This is by far one of the most amazing tanks I've seen. You have a very amazing selection of fish and your rockscape is amazing!!! I love it! Keep up the good work!

[cjvolitan]

Ausome tank great fish hats off to u bud!!!!!

[cjvolitan]

So how many fish is that now ?
is it safe to say that the tank is FULL now ? lol
really nice tank hope to setup one like that when i grow up lol!!!

[Petstorejunkie]

i like to see someone else that isnt afraid to mix fish of the same genus!

[eng55]

Beautiful anemone hdtvguy. Wouldnt mind some more updated full tank shots with the anemone in them. I love your tank and how you have such an awesome variety of big beautiful fish. Keep up the great reefing.
E

[hdtvguy]

Thanks all! Here are a few updated photo's of some of the fish and full tank shots.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/90280264.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/daa2f7d1.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/d8aef302.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/a200ed19.jpg

[hdtvguy]

More....


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[hdtvguy]

more....



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/8d57bcd3.jpg



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[hdtvguy]

last of them......


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/07162198.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/93fa8070.jpg

[Broodingwolf]

that majestic angel is really amazing, I've never seen one so huge!

[dchao]

Ritteri looks so tiny in your 300 gallon tank (in the full tank shot).

:D :D :D

[sixxer]

Looks about half-full with livestock now!!!!:D

[cjvolitan]

Hey why don't u add a nice eel to that tank ? when it's fully dry walled ?
a large dragon moray would look sweet in there.

[smokez01]

that is one SICK TANK!!!!!!!!!!

[I like Triggers]

cant add an eel, he has chromis and a small dwarf angel, they would be gone

[LisaD]

what an amazing tank. thanks for sharing.

[Dirk Diggler]

no matter how many times is see your tank hdtv i am always amazed! good stuff!

[hdtvguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6459453#post6459453 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Broodingwolf
that majestic angel is really amazing, I've never seen one so huge!


That is why I bought it I could not get over it's size! I have never seen any that big.



dchao: He does look small in the 300. He is doing really good and my clown loves him. The little guy goes after my large Angels if they get to close funny to watch.



sixxer: LOL yep getting close :D



cjvolitan: Not going to push my luck with one of those. But I would love to have one!



smokez01: Glad you liked the pics.


LisaD: No problem thanks for looking.



Dirk Diggler: Dirk thanks man.

[SoonerFan732]

Outstanding tank! I am about to set up a 240 FOWLR, I only hope it looks half as cool as your tank!

Some videos of feeding time would be sweet!

[dchao]

hdtvguy:

Do you have some pics of the sump room and skimmer?

[smokez01]

one question,.. how do you get so much coraline growth??

i really really like the aquascaping

[hdtvguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6469061#post6469061 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dchao
hdtvguy:

Do you have some pics of the sump room and skimmer?


I don't but I will try to get some posted soon.



smokez01: I get good Coraline growth because I dose with Kalk to my make up water and had calcium when I do water changes. I don't test however for calcium. I just go by the growth of my Coraline ;) Thanks, That rock I have was great to work with. Stacking it the way it is was very easy.

[calvin415]

Hey HD, any update on those filtration pics?

[justgeorge]

I'm amazed the clown trigger isn't going after the corals and the anemone.

[hdtvguy]

calvin415, Will try to get some up this weekend.


justgeorge, He never eats my snails either of my 4 cleaner shrimp the list goes on. Just shows you every fish is different you can not go by what the book says what you can add and what you can not. With saying that this fish is the exception to the rule:)

[smokez01]

hey, looking for updates

this tank is magnificent, i love all the angels, and that corraline growth is nuts,

very very nice tank, i love all the larger fish like i said, i cant imagine to see what it would be like if you started stocking that with SPS

BTW, what are you feeding the angels? particularly that Regal, ?

[hdtvguy]

Thanks, I may start adding some SPS corals very soon. I feed all my angels Hikari Angel food high in sponges. They also gets sheets of red/green Nori, Mysis, Bio-Plankton, and stable flake food. I add Selcon to the food once a week. I had to return the Regal he was not doing well with the larger Angels in the tank. He was having a hard time competing for food.

[hdtvguy]

*******Update*******


I had some time to do some work on the framing and drywall on the tank. On a sad note my majestic angel passed away. No cause not sure why just stopped eating one day. He was very large full adult size. Maybe old age? He will be sadly missed:(


All other fish and corals are doing great! I had a chance to get a very nice 6" Gold flake Angel. I have wanted one for a long time. They are hard to get and come with a premium price tag. He has settled into the tank very nice with no aggression from any of the other Angels. Here are a few shots of the tank.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/6fcebc39.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/ae0f9a43.jpg


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[hdtvguy]

more


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[hdtvguy]

One more


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/76163620.jpg

[juice me man]

wow, very nice. the tank looks fantastic.
any signs of aggression from the clown trigger at all?
and also could you get some close ups of the french angel please. ive seen ver few pictured of french angels in home aquariums at sub adult age which your seems to be. hoe big is he?

[hdtvguy]

Nope the trigger is still the same no aggression toward the other fish. My Emp grunts loud at him when he gets to close the trigger backs off. Yes the French is around 9-10" he has yet to change but I think he is starting to. He has put on some size lately.

[hdtvguy]

Here you go took some quick photos for you.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/5a956e60.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/ae335cec.jpg


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[hdtvguy]

One of my emp

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/6bf64d1a.jpg

[Mad Scientist]

Tank looks GREAT!

Maybe cyanide got the majestic?

[hdtvguy]

No I don't think so. I had him going on 4 months. I think with cyanide caught fish they die much sooner from what I have read? But I could be wrong.

[juice me man]

gorgouse fish. and the french is looking very nice. as do the other fish.

[sean48183]

Just curious but what foods are you feeding those guys (specifically the large angels)and how often? They all seem to be very healthy and I was wondering what is the secret to success.

[hdtvguy]

All the large Angels are feed (main diet) Hikari's Mega Marine Angel. Lots of sponges in that food a must for angels IMO. They get a few sheets of red/green Norri sheets. I also fees Bio-plankton and mysis soaked in Selcon. I feed some staple flake also.

[Dirk Diggler]

glad to see everything coming together hd! that goldflake is an awesome size! great update!

[Titan*69]

Maybe cyanide got the majestic?

That was my first thought as well.

[sunfishh]

Great looking tank :) I love the gold flake. Nice pick up.

[Ableson13]

Sick tank man i got a juv. Queen angel in my 90 gallon im hoping to have atleast a 500 gallon by next year so she will have as much room as possible. She only about 2 inches so shes got some time, and is that a juv queen in ur tank

[hdtvguy]

Yes it is. Thanks

[calvin415]

Any pics of your filtration/sump coming?

[hdtvguy]

This picture shows the growth my Heteractis magnifica has gone through in just under 2 months. First pic has flash the other does not for comparison.


What it looked like when I first got it.




http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/51c35e7e.jpg


This is what it looks like now.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/49c7b3d0.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/c9293363.jpg

[hdtvguy]

Well I added another fish a very very large Clown tang! He is big and beautiful! He came in great shape from shipping. I added him to the tank and within 5 mins was eating algae off my starboard. Pics to come of him and the PB tang and the Achilles.

[I like Triggers]

did you say achilles??? your killing me man. i cant sleep at night knowing i could be looking at this tank online!!! i love this tank.

[hdtvguy]

Here are a few pics of my new additions!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/9496404e.jpg



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[hdtvguy]

more


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[Titan*69]

Wow nice pics! I have to give Kudos to your LFS. They get very healthy lookin fish, how big the CT?

[Lord Voldemort]

Awesome tank :thumbsup:

[Mad Scientist]

Wow - looks great, thanks for the updates.

[hdtvguy]

Thanks guy's the CT is a very healthy 10".

[emperior911]

wow, nice... any aggression from the existing tankmates toward the new tangs? i'd like to do a achilles or a powderblue myself but i'm worried about ich.

How do you keep your fish so ich free?

[emperior911]

i'm going to add a 5" blueface when i get my taxes back.. i'd also like to add a new tang as well.... seems like you can pull of 4 angels? 7 or so tangs?

[hdtvguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6968293#post6968293 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by emperior911
wow, nice... any aggression from the existing tankmates toward the new tangs? i'd like to do a achilles or a powderblue myself but i'm worried about ich.

How do you keep your fish so ich free?


I little with the yellows to wards the Achilles. the yellows would not let him swim anywhere besides one corner of the tank that lasted a few days and now he swims all over the tank.


I have a total of 8 tangs and 5 Angels.

My tank stays ich free because of good water conditions lots of flow running bare bottom. Ozone in the tank and I run UV. Diet is also a major factor to fighting off parasites.

[danorth]

Great tank. After reading this last post HD, I am thinking about pulling out some of my sand in my heavily stocked 135, especially in the sides and corners. I was trying to add some more power heads just last night to rid of dead spots, but I am moving 3100 gallons an hour, in my tank ( I believe in mass movement)...there shouldn't be many low flow spots...

[maxxII]

Okay, so you're the 3rd Canadian I've seen with a healthy H.magnifica...what is going on up there??? Are you guys hoarding them all to yourselves???
:D
Just out of curiousity, does your anemone have a strong feeding response? Meaning, does it rapidly close up around the food to engulf it, or does it close only near the food and slowly bring it towards its mouth?


Tank looks great! I'm very surprised the Clown Trigger hasnt made a snack of the cleaner shrimp. All of the ones I've seen would.....you must keep him very well fed...

Nick

[Apone]

I love the new fish!
I just wanted to know what you do to keep the fish healthy and parasite free...do you quarentine new arrivals? If so how long? DO you use a UV steralizer or anything?

[hdtvguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6969745#post6969745 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by danorth
Great tank. After reading this last post HD, I am thinking about pulling out some of my sand in my heavily stocked 135, especially in the sides and corners. I was trying to add some more power heads just last night to rid of dead spots, but I am moving 3100 gallons an hour, in my tank ( I believe in mass movement)...there shouldn't be many low flow spots...


Thanks,

Why are you having problems in the tank like algae blooms etc? How much sand do you have in the tank? I'm a big believer in flow even if this is not a SPS tank. Flow plays a major factor in the health of fish and the tank in general!

What types of fish do you have in the tank?

[hdtvguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6970170#post6970170 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by maxxII
Okay, so you're the 3rd Canadian I've seen with a healthy H.magnifica...what is going on up there??? Are you guys hoarding them all to yourselves???
:D
Just out of curiousity, does your anemone have a strong feeding response? Meaning, does it rapidly close up around the food to engulf it, or does it close only near the food and slowly bring it towards its mouth?


Tank looks great! I'm very surprised the Clown Trigger hasnt made a snack of the cleaner shrimp. All of the ones I've seen would.....you must keep him very well fed...

Nick

Thanks,

LOL I guess we may have got all the good ones! I was shocked when I saw this one at my LFS. He was the only one with a very tight mouth a good sign in the health of any anemone! I took a chance and well I now have to slow down on the feedings he is growing to fast! When I feed him he slowly brings the food to his mouth and open his mouth. Yes you and many others are shocked when seeing a clown trigger with cleaners and snails in the same tank. All my fish are well feed.

Where are the other pics or threads of the other Canadians with healthy Mags?

[hdtvguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6970360#post6970360 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Apone
I love the new fish!
I just wanted to know what you do to keep the fish healthy and parasite free...do you quarentine new arrivals? If so how long? DO you use a UV steralizer or anything?


Thanks,

No I do not quarantine any new fish at home. My LFS has all his tanks with meds he runs a massive ozone generators on all his tanks. The supplier of his fish is very clean I have seen pics of the warehouse very impressive.


I run a Ozone generator on my tank and a 40w UV. I run a very slow GPH through the UV. This combination with high turnover in the tank pristine water conditions huge skimmer and water changes and a good LFS with awesome fish is why I can run such a great tank IMO.

[maxxII]

Where are the other pics or threads of the other Canadians with healthy Mags?

Cprowler here on RC.....Cprowler's 150g System from the start (http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=6973299#post6973299)

And another guy on a different board I frequent as well....

I've been looking for the last three years here in StL and havent been able to find a healthy one. It like the lottery, only you're not making money....

Looks great, please keep up the great work and posting up great pics.

Nick

[emperior911]

hd, i'd like to ask you a couple questions.

What would you recommend to control ich? 40 watt UV or a ozone.

I'm not to familar with ozones. I hear that they work wonders. I know you can hook them up to some skimmers. can you give me as much info on ozones as possible.

[Dirk Diggler]

hey hdtv. i was just curious to what might be your next addition to the tank?oh and can you post some updated full tank shots? thanks!

[hdtvguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6974498#post6974498 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by maxxII
Cprowler here on RC.....Cprowler's 150g System from the start (http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=6973299#post6973299)

And another guy on a different board I frequent as well....

I've been looking for the last three years here in StL and havent been able to find a healthy one. It like the lottery, only you're not making money....

Looks great, please keep up the great work and posting up great pics.

Nick


Thanks for the link. Good luck in the hunt for a healthy mag I'm sure you will find one soon.

[hdtvguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6974535#post6974535 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by emperior911
hd, i'd like to ask you a couple questions.

What would you recommend to control ich? 40 watt UV or a ozone.

I'm not to familar with ozones. I hear that they work wonders. I know you can hook them up to some skimmers. can you give me as much info on ozones as possible.


IMO UV and ozone works better with a BB tank with lots of flow. I say this because the ick parasite falls off the host during it's cycle. With a sand bed the parasite has a chance to grab or hide in the bed to begin its cycle again. With lots of flow in the tank and running bb the parasite has no chance and is swept up by the current and removed to the sump where it comes in contact with your ozone or pass through the UV.

UV and Ozone both have there pros and cons. It would be best to use both together to help combat parasites. Do a search here on RC on "Ozone". Lots of good info here on both subjects.

[hdtvguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6976359#post6976359 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Dirk Diggler
hey hdtv. i was just curious to what might be your next addition to the tank?oh and can you post some updated full tank shots? thanks!


Not to sure if something catches me eye at my LFS. I'm leaning on adding 2 flame Angels to the tank but we will see.


Full tank shots should have some up by the end of the weekend. I have more mudding and tapping on the drywall to do fun fun fun.:rolleyes: