300g Starphire Room Divider

[GregM779]

I agree with this post from this thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=727826

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6275919#post6275919 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Randy Holmes-Farley
What would be the nitrogen and phosphate export method in the BB/no macroalgae version with a high fish load? Just skimming? You would then be relying on bacteria to convert the ammonia and phosphate that the fish produce into skimmable organics? Whether that can keep the nitrate and phosphate levels low enough will depend on many factors, such as size of the skimmer and your ability to keep bacterial action at appropriate (high enough) levels.

In the past, that has not always worked adequately, but perhaps with a big enough skimmer, or with bacterial action driven by adding organics such as vodka or vinegar, it will be more so. :)

[cutsupremetrib]

nice tank although IMO I think bb tanks are not the greatest just dont look like a piece of the ocean thats all.

[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.



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[tgunn]

Beautiful specimen! That must be the one I saw at SWC when I was in a short time ago...

Tyler

[zemuron114]

very nice! You should get a pair of crosshatch triggers! Although your pretty stocked as it is! lol

very nice

[hdtvguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6290613#post6290613 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tgunn
Beautiful specimen! That must be the one I saw at SWC when I was in a short time ago...

Tyler



Yep that is the one! Shipment from Indo. He was sold as soon as Jayson @ (Saltwater Connection) showed me the pic of him from his supplier. He has perfect straight lines and is fat!


I took some new full tank shots of the tank.


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[hdtvguy]

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[hdtvguy]

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[GregM779]

how's the Regal Angel doing??

[Gools]

Was just curious why your running 3 halides, if you plan on just fish only. I see you have a couple coral. But just curious if your planning on going reef later. It's just adding alot of extra heat, and expense. Just wondering

[Gools]

also did you say the sides of starphire are 5/8's? I thought it only came in 1/2"

[hdtvguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6293792#post6293792 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GregM779
how's the Regal Angel doing??


I moved the regal out of the tank. Due to him not eating and aggression from the other Angels.

[hdtvguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6293901#post6293901 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Gools
Was just curious why your running 3 halides, if you plan on just fish only. I see you have a couple coral. But just curious if your planning on going reef later. It's just adding alot of extra heat, and expense. Just wondering


I added the MH for the looks. I do plan to try and keep what corals I can.


The tank ha 5/8" sides and bottom. Front and back panes are Starphire 1/2" with bracing on top. You can click my homepage button above to see the construction of the tank and misc pics.

[Psyire]

Your tank is looking awesome! I don't think it's overstocked, but it is nicely stocked.

People don't seem to say that a tank is overstocked when it's full right to the brim with SPS, however a few big fish and all h*ll breaks loose!

I hope they continue to get along fine... I sure wouldn't want the job of trying to remove any of them.

[Nocturnal]

Always looking great HD. Glad the new Emp settled in without incident.
Keep it up!!

[hdtvguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6294967#post6294967 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Psyire
Your tank is looking awesome! I don't think it's overstocked, but it is nicely stocked.

People don't seem to say that a tank is overstocked when it's full right to the brim with SPS, however a few big fish and all h*ll breaks loose!

I hope they continue to get along fine... I sure wouldn't want the job of trying to remove any of them.

Thanks,,,,, I don't think so either.

This is true... :rolleyes:


Well if something does happened I will be prepared and remove any problems as they arise.

[hdtvguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6297307#post6297307 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Nocturnal
Always looking great HD. Glad the new Emp settled in without incident.
Keep it up!!


Thanks,,,


He is doing just fine! He has settled in very nice. He is starting to be the dominate fish in the tank. But no problems with the other Angels;)

[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.


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[charlesjordanjr]

Just read through all the pages! (apparently, some other posters on the last couple of pages haven't:rolleyes: )

You tank looks great!! I am really impressed. The clown trigger looks awesome! I have seen quite a few long term reef tanks with clown triggers in them. I have considered it myself, but my tank is too small. As you have proven, if you feed your fish correctly, they will be much less likely to cause problems. Thanks for the great thread!

It is very uncool of you to have success with this dangerous combination of fish and corals. I don't know how you live with yourself by being a bad example and having success in this hobby. To quote another: "http://reefcentral.com/forums/images/icons/icon13.gif "

I am going to give you some researched information. Once your fish turn exactly 3.5 years old, they will turn on you and decide to destroy your aquarium. First, they will eat the shrimp and corals then turn on eachother and eat eachother. The fish that can eat the fastest will be the ones to survive. They will form a fish gang known to police and marine biologists as Hell's Angels...And Trigger (HA...AT). HA...AT will immediately go to work devouring the epoxy and chewing their way through the glass. I would go on with what they do next to the cat and the dog, but it is just to much for me to bear. Just remember, HA...AT is considered finned and dangerous.:worried2: :worried2: :worried2:
-Chuck

[hdtvguy]

Updated full tank shots and fish shots.



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[hdtvguy]

more.


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[hdtvguy]

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[hdtvguy]

last ones.


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[NexDog]

Width of around 550 is good for photos if you care about not crashing my computer. :p

[hdtvguy]

LOL I always forget.... My computer is connected to my 60" LCD T.V and the pics do not look as big. Photobucket as a premium member does not down size the uploaded images. Sorry I should put a warning before posting them:)

[Knyght]

Looks better and better everytime I see it. :thumbsup:
I really like that last shot.
Are you starting your woodwork above the system? I see the lighting blockers are off.

I got your TV beat now tho LOL....;)

Just picked up my Black 62" Mitsu last night. :D
Now I have to wait for my HD reciever to come in Saturday. :(
S-video is nice, just not HD.

:beachbum:

[hdtvguy]

Yes I hope to start on the build-in this weekend. You will love HD programing once you get your equipment. You will find you will watch nothing but HD after you see it.

[Knyght]

That`s good news to hear. Can`t wait to see the pics of the wood. I know it will be top-notch.

My little sis got a Sony Grand wega....we spent the week there last summer and I didn`t want to come home to my 11yr 50" Mitsu :)

It`s funny that my new one is HD ready & integrated but DirectTV doesn`t have Cablecard technology yet LOL...

Do you use the Windows Media Center?

:beachbum:

[hdtvguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6467388#post6467388 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Knyght
That`s good news to hear. Can`t wait to see the pics of the wood. I know it will be top-notch.

My little sis got a Sony Grand wega....we spent the week there last summer and I didn`t want to come home to my 11yr 50" Mitsu :)

It`s funny that my new one is HD ready & integrated but DirectTV doesn`t have Cablecard technology yet LOL...

Do you use the Windows Media Center?

:beachbum:


Actually it's not going to be wood. I'm framing it in then going to drywall the stand and the sides paint to match the walls. I hope to do the doors on top so it looks like there are none . Yep that is a nice t.v. I bought mine 4 years ago before the big hd market explosion. Sony Grand Wega XBR Sony's flagship T.V. It ran me $10,000 in 2001-02. Yes I have WMC on my computer.

[matty0h_52]

I love the tank, but i would love to see some pics of your filtration setup if you have any. thx

[asmodeus]

What did you do with your regal angel. HGTV GUY DO you still have him wanna get rid of him if so ..PM me ok
love to put him in my 170 gal with my tangs..



mike

P.S I lost your message on your number can you PM me your number again thanks .

mike

[dchao]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6465246#post6465246 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by hdtvguy
LOL I always forget.... My computer is connected to my 60" LCD T.V and the pics do not look as big. Photobucket as a premium member does not down size the uploaded images. Sorry I should put a warning before posting them:) It's OK, I am viewing these pics on my 24" Apple Cinema HD display, they looks stunning. :D

[ri]

Very nice. You don't realize how green glass is until you see one that is clear!

ri

[matty0h_52]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6478959#post6478959 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ri
Very nice. You don't realize how green glass is until you see one that is clear!

ri

isnt that the truth. Nuthing beats low iron glass. The clarity is unbeatable. I just wish i knew about it before i bought my tank.

[CW from the OC]

HD,

Great tank! I look forward to following your thread and seeing how your unusual mix of fish and corals do longer term.

A question: did you use anything to support your LR, or to attach the rocks to each other? Are they just balanced on each other? I like the height, and all the caves and overhangs.

[hdtvguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6475444#post6475444 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by matty0h_52
I love the tank, but i would love to see some pics of your filtration setup if you have any. thx


I will try to get some posted on the weekend.


You can not beat the clarity of Starphire glass. My next new tank will be the same no going back to float glass.


CW from the OC: No the rocks are just stacked on the Starboard bottom. This rock was very easy to work with. Took me maybe 10-15min to setup the rocks.

[ruiny]

taging to see the filter system

[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.


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[hdtvguy]

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[hdtvguy]

One more

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[asmodeus]

Love your potters angel hoping to get one soon..


mike

[mcegelsk]

hdtvguy-

I just read every page! You are definitely an inspiration to me! This is pretty much exactly what I have been planning for this summer after I move. What a wonderful tank and I'm really glad everything is working out. I like to see people willing to do what they think is right and "push" the limits like other say. But I don't think there truly are limits. Just different attitudes! Amazing...look forward to every update in the future! ~Matt

[MGB]

Beautiful fish! That's quite an investment in fish alone, but a cool combination. What did you do for quarentine on all those large fish, weren't you concerned about disease and its introduction, etc.

MGB

[hdtvguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6778205#post6778205 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mcegelsk
hdtvguy-

I just read every page! You are definitely an inspiration to me! This is pretty much exactly what I have been planning for this summer after I move. What a wonderful tank and I'm really glad everything is working out. I like to see people willing to do what they think is right and "push" the limits like other say. But I don't think there truly are limits. Just different attitudes! Amazing...look forward to every update in the future! ~Matt


Wow that must have taken you a bit to read all the pages! Glad you like the tank. I hope yours turn out great.

[hdtvguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6778360#post6778360 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by MGB
Beautiful fish! That's quite an investment in fish alone, but a cool combination. What did you do for quarentine on all those large fish, weren't you concerned about disease and its introduction, etc.

MGB


Thanks, No I have a great LFS that has great suppliers! He treats all incoming fish and runs a massive ozone generator for all tanks. With my tank with the high turnover rate and running BB parasites and diseases don't stand a chance. Large skimmer large UV and a Ozone gen all help in disease control and prevention.

[asmodeus]

YA what that is what i was going to ask you. I have a barracuda on a closed loop and just ordered a 36 w corallife UV unit and i'm running a BB syatem too. Thinking about ozone too. What would you offer in Ozone and what size.


mike

[hdtvguy]

I run a 250mg/hr Ozone with built-in air pump with a Milwaukee ORP controller.

[keefsama2003]

i think the goldflake is what did it for me. i will be having my 300 acrylic setup the same as yours except ill have a crosshatch trigger inplace of your clown.

lovely tank tho im really digging it

[tomkb]

What is BB? Bare Bottom tank? thanks.

[asnatlas]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6783687#post6783687 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tomkb
What is BB? Bare Bottom tank? thanks.

Yes, BB = Bare Bottom...

[hdtvguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6783485#post6783485 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by keefsama2003
i think the goldflake is what did it for me. i will be having my 300 acrylic setup the same as yours except ill have a crosshatch trigger inplace of your clown.

lovely tank tho im really digging it


Sounds great!

[mcegelsk]

hdtvguy-

One thing I did notice in all the pages I ready...several people including myself would love to see the supporting systems with some quality pics like you have delivered so far! We really want to just drool at your expense! Please! I know lots would enjoy! Thanks for sharing your hard work! ~Matt

[keefsama2003]

i just want more pics of the angels :-P

[hdtvguy]

Yes I have to get some up I have had many requests for them.

[Dan Thrash]

beautiful tank!!! i'd love to have one just like this. i'm suprised the shrimp are still in there.

what happened to the large Queen Angel?

[hdtvguy]

Lost him for unknown reason.

[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.


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This is what it looks like now.


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[keefsama2003]

how much flow is on your H.Mag?

lovely i want to get one but not too sure i was thinking about going with S.Mertensii instead.

[hdtvguy]

Tons he is close to 2 of my outlets from my 4-way. And the 2 penductors.

[ppsthlm]

As I said before- it´s a really beautiful tank you´ve got. Looks even better now when you´ve put up walls around it.

Just a question- do you have a stocklist of all your current fish?
What more do you plan to put into it?

Looks absolutely great!!

[hdtvguy]

Thanks,

Not sure what will be added next?

Fish List to date

1.) Naso Tang
2.) hippo Tang
3.) 3 Yellow tangs
4.) PB Tang (new Addition) no pics yet
5.) Achilles Tang (new Addition) no pics yet
6.) Clown Trigger
7.) Emp Angel
8.) French Angel
9.) Queen Angel
10.) Potters Angel
11.) Gold Flake Angel
12.) Maroon Clownfish
13.) Perc clownfish
14.) 7 blue/green chromis


Inverts:

1.) 3 cleaner Shrimp
2.) 10-20 large snails

Corals:

1.) Yellow leather
2.) green frogspawn
3.) moon brain
4.) another coral from the brain family not sure the name.
5.) misc. mushrooms


Anemone

1.) One large Heteractis magnifica

[asmodeus]

Are any of the Angels touching the corals at all.


mike

[hdtvguy]

Nope!

[asmodeus]

See i was thinking of going back to a reef tank of some sort, but i think i may have to get rid of the threadfin and the Kleins butterfly first im thinking...

[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.

[hdtvguy]

Here are a few pics of my new additions!


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[hdtvguy]

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[Bax]

Sweet!

[tang_man_montreal]

How aggressive has that clown tang (Acanthurus lineatus) been?

[hdtvguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6961245#post6961245 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tang_man_montreal
How aggressive has that clown tang (Acanthurus lineatus) been?


He has been great so far! My yellows give him a wack if he gets to close. No real fighting among any of them.

[mcegelsk]

HDTVGUY-

Any chances of getting a peek at the behind the seen equipment? I know many would be interested in seeing the supporting equipment to your AWESOME tank! ~Matt

[hdtvguy]

Well i broke down and re aquascaped my tank. I have many big fish in the tank.I found that the way I had my rock stacked in the center of the tank was taking up to much room. Have lots of swimming room now! Very pleased with the outcome. I added 3 new fish to the tank. A unicorn tang, M Angel, and another perc. I was very lucky in adding the other perc to the tank. He took to the other right away. Both are happy in the Anemone.



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[hdtvguy]

Okay server is back up here is the new link that works.

http://s2.gimehost.com/v/4022462/new.mpg.html

[tgunn]

Hey, what codec did you encode that with? Windows Mediaplayer 10 says it can't find the codec.

Thanks!
Tyler

[tgunn]

Never mind, I tried an alternate player app and it worked fine.

wow, seeing things moving sure makes a difference over still shots. I like the open look... I can't believe how much your anenome whips around in the current! Now that's some flow! :)

Tyler

[mcegelsk]

Sweet double end setup! It did turn out great! Thank you as always! ~Matt

[chetm2]

Beautiful! My girls will love the video. Thanks for sharing!

[hdtvguy]

Thanks,

I had to replace my MH bulbs. I replaced them with new 12K CoralVue Reef Flux bulbs very happy with the color of these bulbs. They are much brighter then the reg CoralVue 14k's that they replace. Added some more corals to the tank. Torch coral and a few more moon corals.

[tgunn]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7351777#post7351777 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by hdtvguy
Thanks,

I had to replace my MH bulbs. I replaced them with new 12K CoralVue Reef Flux bulbs very happy with the color of these bulbs. They are much brighter then the reg CoralVue 14k's that they replace. Added some more corals to the tank. Torch coral and a few more moon corals.

How do you find the color compared to the 14ks? I've been thinking of going with the 12k ReefFlux as my next bulbs...

Tyler

[LittleBlueGT]

Also would love to come by and see the new bulbs.

[CW from the OC]

Interesting, towads the end of the video, it appears that the smaller angel is cleaning the side of the clown tang. I've heard of that happening, but never seen it. The "smaller" angel is actually pretty big!

Thanks for the great video!

[hdtvguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7352310#post7352310 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tgunn
How do you find the color compared to the 14ks? I've been thinking of going with the 12k ReefFlux as my next bulbs...

Tyler


I find them much brighter more of a crisp light very intense! Quality of the bulbs is obvious when compared to the reg, CoralVue bulbs.

[hdtvguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7352911#post7352911 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by LittleBlueGT
Also would love to come by and see the new bulbs.


Ben

Yup come on by and see them. I have been really busy working out of town. I did get your message that you called. I'm off next Friday to next Tuesday.

[hdtvguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7353483#post7353483 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by CW from the OC
Interesting, towads the end of the video, it appears that the smaller angel is cleaning the side of the clown tang. I've heard of that happening, but never seen it. The "smaller" angel is actually pretty big!

Thanks for the great video!


Yes he is cleaning the Clown Tang. He cleans all the bigger Angels as well. This happends in the wild quite often with small Angels. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[DerekW]

What program do you need to watch the viedeo?
I've tried quicktime, real and windows media players

[DerekW]

The post so nice, I said it twice :)

[LittleBlueGT]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7363398#post7363398 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by DerekW
What program do you need to watch the viedeo?
I've tried quicktime, real and windows media players

Can't open it either.

[asmodeus]

i can't either.

[hdtvguy]

Use this video player it supports all codecs formats of HD video, DVD etc.


http://www.videolan.org/vlc/download-windows.html

[hdtvguy]

First I would like to say no Clown Trigger was hurt in this demonstration!


Many of us have to remove a fish from time to time in our tanks. Sometimes chasing a fish with a net just is not possible. Here in this video I show you how you can remove any large fish with this simple procedure. 30sec or less.

Here is the link to the video.

New3.Mpg by Bigupload.Com (http://www.bigupload.com/d=290DB701)

[LittleBlueGT]

I am at work so I cannot see the video, but I did see it at SWC.

Too funny!

Actually it worked extremely well. I have never caught a fish with that little trouble or stress (stress on me or the fish).


The reef evolution continues! ;)

[Goldleaf Reef]

Love what I see keep up the good work, I am modeling my system after yours... I love your set up.. post some pics of the "guts" of the system when you can

[Buddyboy]

Maybe a stupid suggestion, but have you thought about putting a harem of big anthias in the tank?

[coralfarmer84]

I may be getting a tank with the same deminsions as yours. do you think that a 30 inch wide tank is enough to do a double sided reef setup? thanks

[hdtvguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7415733#post7415733 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Goldleaf Reef
Love what I see keep up the good work, I am modeling my system after yours... I love your set up.. post some pics of the "guts" of the system when you can

Thanks,

Good luck with the new setup. Take lots of pics:)

[hdtvguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7482186#post7482186 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Buddyboy
Maybe a stupid suggestion, but have you thought about putting a harem of big anthias in the tank?


I have gave it some thought! Since I removed my Trigger from the tank this may be a option.

[hdtvguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7490777#post7490777 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by coralfarmer84
I may be getting a tank with the same deminsions as yours. do you think that a 30 inch wide tank is enough to do a double sided reef setup? thanks


Yes I think 30" wide will work nice for a double viewing reef.

[LittleBlueGT]

My Anthias are pretty cool to watch, it took a while but my second male (first one turned into a male and then got too excited and died) has some very nice coloration and does really weird stuff to the females.

[kamikos]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7324510#post7324510 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by hdtvguy
Okay server is back up here is the new link that works.

http://s2.gimehost.com/v/4022462/new.mpg.html

This no longer seems to work. Do you have a new link? Also pics/video of the sump? :)

[hdtvguy]

Here is a new link to the clown trigger getting caught without a net.

http://s2.gimehost.com/v/5614444/new3.mpg.html

[DARKPHREAK]

Awsome videos, thanks for sharing.

[hdtvguy]

After waiting over a year for this fish the time has come! Last year I was contacted if I was interested in taking a rather large Sohal Tang off the hands of a fellow hobbyist. I went over to his house I was shocked to see the size of this monster 15+" colors vivid and he was housed in a 90g. The guy wanted him out of the tank cause he was busting bulbs on his setup and had outgrowing his tank. To make a long story short we had no luck in getting him with 2 nets to much rock and corals in his tank. We gave up on the catch. Last night I got a call from a friend asking if I still wanted him I said sure! He transported him last night to my house and I landed him into the tank. He is by far the largest fish in the tank now! My French is a close second but still not the size of this monster! No aggression issues with him. Updated pics and videos of my tank with sand and the new fish to come.

[mcegelsk]

hdtvguy-

Good to hear! I look forward to a new updated video! Lets see the sucker! ~Matt

[hdtvguy]

Here is the vid of the tank with sand and new fish.

http://www.dropshots.com/hdtvguy

[mcegelsk]

The big guy is awesome! Great looking fish! Thanks for the video! ~Matt

[mbunaman]

Nice video awesome Sohal really sweet!!!! So what made you put some sand down versus the BB.

[asmodeus]

HGTV is that Jayson new skimmer the 12 " with 3 pumps i thought you had a beckett

[hdtvguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8295588#post8295588 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mcegelsk
The big guy is awesome! Great looking fish! Thanks for the video! ~Matt

Glad you enjoyed it!



mbunaman


I missed the sand the tank is so much brighter. Having a hard time keeping it down with all the flow.


asmodeus

Yes that is the new skimmer he got in 12" 32" tall 3 pumps. This thing pulls more out then my other beckett and it only uses 99watts.

[marcpuffer]

whats the current fish list , the sohal is unbelievable

[asmodeus]

i want to get rid of my huge lavender tang that i have and get a clown tang

[hdtvguy]

current fish list as follows:

TANGS

Salfin tang
Naso Tang
3 yellow tangs
Sohal Tang
Regal Tang
Kole Tang

ANGELS


GoldFlake
Queen
Melnes
French
Flame


CLOWNFISH

2 Percs
Maroon

Dragon Wrasse
3 green chomis

I think that is all of them?

[Goldleaf Reef]

Nice addition.. Great to see you updating your thread, over all how is the tank doing ? any issues to report ?

[tgunn]

Wow, great looking Sohal!
I must say, I REALLY like the look of the sand in your tank. It really adds to it!
That skimmer looks great.. Only 99w! The PCX-70 on my beckett takes 300w. I'll have to take a look at those skimmers next time I'm at SWC.

Tyler

[hdtvguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8319011#post8319011 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Goldleaf Reef
Nice addition.. Great to see you updating your thread, over all how is the tank doing ? any issues to report ?

Tank is doing good I added a sulfur de-nitrator unit to the tank waiting for it to cycle want to have 0 nitrate in the tank.



Tgunn

They are great skimmers it out does my old Beckett tons of skimmate and low watts that is why I got rn of my old skimmer.

[Gundo5000]

Very nice looking tank. I agree that the sand gives it a great look!

[murfman]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8287967#post8287967 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by hdtvguy
After waiting over a year for this fish the time has come! Last year I was contacted if I was interested in taking a rather large Sohal Tang off the hands of a fellow hobbyist. I went over to his house I was shocked to see the size of this monster 15+" colors vivid and he was housed in a 90g. The guy wanted him out of the tank cause he was busting bulbs on his setup and had outgrowing his tank. To make a long story short we had no luck in getting him with 2 nets to much rock and corals in his tank. We gave up on the catch. Last night I got a call from a friend asking if I still wanted him I said sure! He transported him last night to my house and I landed him into the tank. He is by far the largest fish in the tank now! My French is a close second but still not the size of this monster! No aggression issues with him. Updated pics and videos of my tank with sand and the new fish to come.

We use a very small fly hook with the barb ground off and some line to pull them out, much faster and less stress.

[hdtvguy]

I have upgraded my skimmer once again! This bad boy is 16" diameter with quad pumps. I have installed a new sump and equipment since my last update. I will post pics of my sump and equipment and tank in a few days.

Here are a few shots of it running with vinegar and freshwater only.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/021.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/108_0891.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/108_0890.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/108_0889.jpg

[1SickReefer]

HD, I'de love to see some more pics of performance after its broken in. Geez for the price its very hard to beat.

Looks sweet!

[hdtvguy]

I will post when it is. Checked in the morning and I have skimmate over the side with a nice foam head!

[Bax]

That skimmer is beastly!!!

[boxfishpooalot]

Nice tank Rob. :D

I like your fish.

Cory.

[invincible569]

Nice Skimmer!!

[tgunn]

The pictures can't even begin to do justice to the beastliness of that skimmer!

BTW Rob, I've got your previous three pump skimmer up and running now. Man are these recirculating skimmers stable -- the water level hasn't budged since I set it...

Tyler

[hdtvguy]

good to hear! lets see some pics of it setup!
is it skimming yet?

[tgunn]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8726304#post8726304 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by hdtvguy
good to hear! lets see some pics of it setup!
is it skimming yet?

Gravity feed split from overflow drain line:
http://www.egunn.com/gallery2/d/6563-2/DSCN4514.JPG

Up and running:
http://www.egunn.com/gallery2/d/6567-1/DSCN4515.JPG

Only thing I need to do is put a wye on one of the pump intakes and hook my ozone up to that. When the air pump in the ozone generator is off the pump the ozone generator is hooked up to doesn't get much air.

It's been skimming not too bad so far. It skims that much better without the ozone hooked up.

I'll have to fix that tonight.

Tyler

[chetm2]

What skimmer are you guys using? Where did you buy it? Thanks.

[Kurt03]

are you guys doing any of the mods to get more air out of the octopus skimmers? it might be worth it for you to do a couple of them. Like smooth the volute out and the 90 elbow can be thined out some. also reem out the venturi. just little things.

[hdtvguy]

Yes I have done those mods on both skimmers. Tgunn bought my old triple skimmer.

Tgunn,

I have a fix for your ozone connection. Go see jayson @ the store he will show you what i used to fix the problem.

[Kurt03]

ok just thought i would make sure you knew the option was out there :) you can really get alot out of these for the price!

[Bax]

These skimmers are sweet! Where are you picking these up?

[tgunn]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8742181#post8742181 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by hdtvguy
Yes I have done those mods on both skimmers. Tgunn bought my old triple skimmer.

Tgunn,

I have a fix for your ozone connection. Go see jayson @ the store he will show you what i used to fix the problem.

Hey Rob,

Was it something like this?
http://www.egunn.com/gallery2/d/6578-2/IMG_2139.JPG

This seems to work fine. When the ozone is running I can't smell any ozone out of the top hole as it all gets sucked into the skimmer.



Thanks,
Tyler

[tgunn]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8742405#post8742405 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Bax
These skimmers are sweet! Where are you picking these up?
The LFS here, Saltwater Connection (http://www.saltwaterconnection.com/) sells them. I don't think he has them on his website but you could probably order one if you emailed him.

Tyler

[hdtvguy]

Ask for Jayson 204-255-9308 SWC. He has lots in stock. He has a web site in the works. Will post the link when done.


Tyler your pics do not show up for me?

[tgunn]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8742513#post8742513 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by hdtvguy
Ask for Jayson 204-255-9308 SWC. He has lots in stock. He has a web site in the works. Will post the link when done.


Tyler your pics do not show up for me?

That's strange.. Do they show up as a red X?

Basically I just used a 3 way brass tee fitting and slipped the ozone on to one and the pump on the other.

Tyler

[hdtvguy]

yes x looking for them on your web hostin site .

[hdtvguy]

Showing up now. yes I did mine the same way.

[Jayson]

Tyler do not use brass! You must use plastic.

[clekchau]

hdtvguy, do you know what kind of needlewheel pumps are being used on your skimmer?

[hdtvguy]

4 octo 3000's

[tgunn]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8742687#post8742687 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Jayson
Tyler do not use brass! You must use plastic.

This isn't actually coming into contact with any water though so I figured it should be okay....

I couldn't seem to find a plastic pipe nipple that would fit the 3/8" ID tubing. Perhaps I'll have to look at Home Depot; I just tried Rona.

Tyler

[hdtvguy]

Tyler here is a pic on what I'm using. I drilled and tapped a barb fitting bellow so all the ozone is sucked into the skimmer. When the ozone goes off the skimmer is still able to suck air in.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/DSC00017.jpg

[tgunn]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8742903#post8742903 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by hdtvguy
Tyler here is a pic on what I'm using. I drilled and tapped a barb fitting bellow so all the ozone is sucked into the skimmer. When the ozone goes off the skimmer is still able to suck air in.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v248/240FOWLR/DSC00017.jpg

Where'd you find those tiny barb fittings in plastic?

Thanks,
Tyler

[hdtvguy]

SWC :)

[LittleBlueGT]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8742748#post8742748 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tgunn
This isn't actually coming into contact with any water though so I figured it should be okay....

I couldn't seem to find a plastic pipe nipple that would fit the 3/8" ID tubing. Perhaps I'll have to look at Home Depot; I just tried Rona.

Tyler

You know better!

Sprayer Parts Warehouse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!FTW!!!!

[tgunn]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8743123#post8743123 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by LittleBlueGT
You know better!

Sprayer Parts Warehouse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!FTW!!!!

:lol: You're right. I have the last week off this month; I'll have to head down there to pick up some mini-hose barbs and other goodies to convert my old skimmer into a massive calcium reactor.

Tyler

[ipodhommie]

hi HDTV guy
i think you probably have the best tank in the forum.. ur literally my hero. I think i am going to have a similiar bio load to yours so what skimmer would you suggest or are using?

i was considering the Octopus RPS-3000 RC, its a recirc rated for 400 gallons. Do you think it will be enough?

Also do you have any videeos of your sweet tank?

[crazzy]

How about some pics, descriptions of your basement support system? That Skimmer almost as big as your mosquitoes - I' from Winterpeg ) )