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Join Date: Feb 2007
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wow mike's not even here to summarize or celebrate! tank looks great hope your trip is amazing
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Just trying to enjoy a delicious slice of reef pie in the suburban jungle. -Scott Current Tank Info: 40 Breeder Dining Room Tank- 2 Kessil A160, Vortech MP10, Tunze Nanostream, Tunze 9004 skimmer, Marineland HOB, Eheim heater 34g Office Honeymoon Shallow Reef |
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Thanks Stunreefer, that is what i was wondering i figured the retrofit T-5's with 8x100w should be enough since that is more light than he has but i know the fixture he has is top of the line.
Thanks
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Jason Current Tank Info: 280g peninsular bar, 4 vortechs, 10x80w ATI Powermodule, Orca 250 Pro, Dart Return, geo 618 calcium reactor, Apex controller |
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split.....nice
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Mike, your PM box is full.
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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Ching - PM box is cleared out. Obviously we won't be able to make it into Bangkok tomorrow. Hopefully the airports will re-open soon and we are still hoping to visit you.
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238g 60x36x26, 100g sump/fuge, 30g frag, 23g skimmer sump, 4 Vortechs, ATB L, Sfiligoi 12x54w T5 Bulb Combo: Super actinic, 6 Blue Plus/AS 22k, Fiji Purple, 2 Aquablue special, 2 Aquascience Duo |
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So, if you are replacing your Reeflo for something in-sump...what have you decided upon? I'm very curious because I was thinking of retrofitting a Reeflo INTO my sump because I've been unable to find an in-sump skimmer that is comparable.
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Join Date: Jul 2006
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I believe Mike said he was going the KZ route.
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Yes...now that you mention KZ, that does sound familiar.... Thanks.
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Fishlist: Tangs: Yellow, Vlamingi, Blonde Naso, Unicorn, Atlantic Blue Others: Maroon Clown(s), Foxface, Majestic Angel, Hawkfish and more.. Current Tank Info: 400gal Envision Acrylic reef started 04/07 |
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Nope - ATB, their cone is much better than KZ
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238g 60x36x26, 100g sump/fuge, 30g frag, 23g skimmer sump, 4 Vortechs, ATB L, Sfiligoi 12x54w T5 Bulb Combo: Super actinic, 6 Blue Plus/AS 22k, Fiji Purple, 2 Aquablue special, 2 Aquascience Duo |
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Edit: Mike said ATB cone, not KZ cone. =\
Howre they priced, relatively affordable? I want a new skimmer, the octo 250 pro is gonna be sold. Im looking at a BK180, I can get a little discount on it. But if that cone is cheaper and better....
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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atb or wm cone the way to go. mike was everything okay with your trip and all the attacks? best wishes to you in your travels.
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Just trying to enjoy a delicious slice of reef pie in the suburban jungle. -Scott Current Tank Info: 40 Breeder Dining Room Tank- 2 Kessil A160, Vortech MP10, Tunze Nanostream, Tunze 9004 skimmer, Marineland HOB, Eheim heater 34g Office Honeymoon Shallow Reef |
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skey - thanks much. Everything is ok, but it looks like it will be an extended trip (Eric & Brandon - I'll be contacting you with details shortly). We were scheduled to fly out tomorrow (Sunday), but have now been rescheduled to fly out on Thursday from Bangkok (if, of course, the airport re-opens).
In the meantime, here are a few preview pics from the awesome diving here in Thailand. I will post a full thread of pics when I return: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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skey - thanks much. Everything is ok, but it looks like it will be an extended trip (Eric & Brandon - I'll be contacting you with details shortly). We were scheduled to fly out tomorrow (Sunday), but have now been rescheduled to fly out on Thursday from Bangkok (if, of course, the airport re-opens).
In the meantime, here are a few preview pics from the awesome diving here in Thailand. I will post a full thread of pics when I return: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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238g 60x36x26, 100g sump/fuge, 30g frag, 23g skimmer sump, 4 Vortechs, ATB L, Sfiligoi 12x54w T5 Bulb Combo: Super actinic, 6 Blue Plus/AS 22k, Fiji Purple, 2 Aquablue special, 2 Aquascience Duo |
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Join Date: Jul 2006
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New tank shots?
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I'll forgive the double post ... those were worth seeing twice.
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Are you back state-side yet? Hopefully all went well. When you get a chance post up some more pictures of your trip, and some tank updates.
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Nice diving pics. I can't wait to expand my diving beyond the Carribean.
Questions for mcliffy: You may have already covered this but how do you like your Vortechs? Where are they placed? Have you ever owned Tunzes? How would you compare the 2? I assume your glass thickness is right @ the .75" cutoff (as mine is) and I was wondering how it faired... |
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Mike are you back home yet? I hope the tank survived while you were away.
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Ccondo - Hopefully Mike can confirm, but I think his glass is 0.5" thick.
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Mike is arriving today, he had a brief lay over in Japan for the sole purpose of making me more envious of his trip
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#23 |
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I'm back safely, thanks much to all who voiced concern. I'll slowly recount all the stories and get my pics edited and uploaded. Here are a few that didn't need much editing for the time-being:
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238g 60x36x26, 100g sump/fuge, 30g frag, 23g skimmer sump, 4 Vortechs, ATB L, Sfiligoi 12x54w T5 Bulb Combo: Super actinic, 6 Blue Plus/AS 22k, Fiji Purple, 2 Aquablue special, 2 Aquascience Duo |
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Very nice Mike. I am glad your travels went well.
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#25 |
Moved On
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Great Pics
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