Coral Maternity in Portugal - Page 44

dahenley · 12/06/2011, 09:09 PM

i dont think you can, because right outside is the street/road (and it can be damaged by driving and other people)
but that is just my thought (there isnt any sidewalks that i see)

apuhl20 · 12/06/2011, 09:13 PM

since it is a storage unit you probably cant do that.

Machado deSousa · 12/08/2011, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H20ENG

Is there a reason you did not place the condenser outside? I assume the condenser vents to the outside through the back of the cabinet? Chris

I couldn't put the condenser hanging on the facade of the building to avoid to affect the circulation of the people on the sidewalk and for aesthetic reasons. That's the reason why I created an outside cabinet.

Quote:

Originally Posted by H20ENG

How did the previous condenser hold up to the salt air environment?

As you can see on the third photo, the previous box had no air grilles and so the air of the prop did not cross the unit. All the air passing through the unit was collected from outside.

Thanks,

chr15_8 · 12/14/2011, 11:47 AM

Hi Machado.

Just re read the whole thread again and have another question.

In the nursery tank are you still using the Wavemaker Sfiligoi?
If not what are you using now and why did you change it?

Thanks
Chris

dahenley · 12/14/2011, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chr15_8

Hi Machado.

Just re read the whole thread again and have another question.

In the nursery tank are you still using the Wavemaker Sfiligoi?
If not what are you using now and why did you change it?

Thanks
Chris

OH! good question.
but is there a way to offer some explanation on all your flow? (after you answer his question)
i see your using a lot of TUNZE style pumps.

lebreef · 12/15/2011, 11:39 AM

Hello Machado!

First I would like to thank you for your great hospitality and for giving me the time to sit, have a few beers, and check out your amazing system.

You have taken the hobby to another level, I have never seen that much frags in my life!!! Colors are great, growth looks amazing especially on the Montipora machadensis!!!

Thx again, and I hope to see you soon!

RPimenta · 12/16/2011, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Machado deSousa

Heat exchanger just in place

very good cooling system!

I know this from some ware!

donduncan · 12/17/2011, 08:27 PM

one awsome grow out.

Machado deSousa · 12/18/2011, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chr15_8

Hi Machado.

Just re read the whole thread again and have another question.

In the nursery tank are you still using the Wavemaker Sfiligoi?
If not what are you using now and why did you change it?

Thanks
Chris

Hi chr15_8!
No, I'm not running the Sfiligoi WaveMaker anymore.
I am lucky to be a friend of Mr. Alessandro Sfiligoi. Last time I was with him two years ago, in Germany, Nuremberg, during the last Interzoo Fair, I told him I had already used its WaveMaker, he said "it was a joke of mine, to produce waves on surface of the tank". Resulting in beautiful glitter lines... if using MH..., I said.

I changed. I needed a strong circulation in my tank, so Im using a Polario 22ML (6,000gal/h), 3 (I had 4 but one transformer is broken) x Turbelle nanostream 6055 (264 to 1,453 gal) with speed controller from Tunze and Aqua Bee 5000 (1,300 gal/h). That's all.

Cheers,

chr15_8 · 12/18/2011, 12:43 PM

lol thanks for the reply. I had read about the paddles and couldn't understand how you got the required flow in the tank using it.

Could you post a picture please of the power heads in there? Due to the depth I though there would of been some problems with the aggressive flow?

Thanks
Chris

Machado deSousa · 12/18/2011, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chr15_8

lol thanks for the reply. I had read about the paddles and couldn't understand how you got the required flow in the tank using it.

Could you post a picture please of the power heads in there? Due to the depth I though there would of been some problems with the aggressive flow?

Thanks
Chris

Chris, the paddles remember the Mississippi boat...

The flow is a little agressive. This week I will take some pictures for you.

Cheers,

Machado deSousa · 12/18/2011, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dahenley

OH! good question.
but is there a way to offer some explanation on all your flow? (after you answer his question)
i see your using a lot of TUNZE style pumps.

I do that to reach a strong circulation.
About Tunze pumps in this tank (nursery), I'm using 3 x 6055 (264 to 1,453 gal). As you know, the real flow of turbelle pumps are almost half of the advertised by Tunze.

Cheers,

Machado deSousa · 12/18/2011, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lebreef

Hello Machado!

First I would like to thank you for your great hospitality and for giving me the time to sit, have a few beers, and check out your amazing system.

You have taken the hobby to another level, I have never seen that much frags in my life!!! Colors are great, growth looks amazing especially on the Montipora machadensis!!!

Thx again, and I hope to see you soon!

Hi lebreef!

I was very happy to be with you throughout the night talking about corals and reef fish. You are an expert about reef fish and I learned a lot from you.

About Montipora machadensis ... let me explain to the people what it means:

Some years ago, Prof. Sanjay Joshi visited my prop and I gave him one of my babies he liked. He asked me the name of the coral and I did not know the name. «I´m going to call it Montipora machadensis», he said! I have to ask him about my baby...

When you return to Lisbon I will be happy receiving you again. The same goes for our friend Maroun!

"Montipora machadensis" (center)

Prof. Sanjay Joshi quite fun

Taking pictures of maternity tank...

Cheers,

redox · 12/19/2011, 07:20 PM

hello my friend Machado how have you been...we are on different continents...would love to see your operation in person..I will start up again..I will use a more green aproach this time.....I am looking into wind turbine for power...nice to see you are still dooing well....

Machado deSousa · 12/20/2011, 12:07 AM

Hi Redox!
Nice to see you back my friend. I look forward to follow your new project. We're on different continents but only 8 hours separate us.

Cheers from Lisbon,

Arkayology · 12/20/2011, 06:56 AM

Wow...

chr15_8 · 12/20/2011, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Machado deSousa

Chris, the paddles remember the Mississippi boat...

The flow is a little agressive. This week I will take some pictures for you.

Cheers,

lol, thanks that would be brilliant

nanomania · 12/25/2011, 12:06 PM

this is the coolest thread iv ever come across.

Machado deSousa · 12/25/2011, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chr15_8

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Could you post a picture please of the power heads in there? Due to the depth I though there would of been some problems with the aggressive flow?

Thanks

Chris

Hi Chris!

As promised, here are some shots of the circulation pumps in the nursery tank:

Nursery tank (right tank)

Polario 22 ML pump (6,000gal/h)

3 x Turbelle nanostream 6055 from Tunze (264 to 1,453 gal) + Aqua Bee 5000 (1,300 gal/h)

Water movement (general view from above)

Cheers,

chr15_8 · 12/25/2011, 02:11 PM

Thanks you very much for the pictures. See you also running LED's.

What's your opinion on them and which ones are they?

Merry Christmas
Chris

bennr · 12/25/2011, 02:52 PM

machado desousa,
yes curious as to when you switched to led.....i have heard of coral maternity thru my lfs and followed your setup previously but had thought you were running some ati t5s?? how do you like the led and what particular leds are you using?

Merry Christmas!! thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience!!

nanomania · 12/25/2011, 09:55 PM

hi Machado deSousa, how much flow rates you keeping in these tanks as most of them are sps?

ReefCupid · 12/29/2011, 11:57 PM

Hi Mr. I have a quick question about using cement for frag plugs and I'm sure your the right person to get the answer from. I'm using Emaco GP cement to make my frag plugs and I was wondering how long do I need to soak it in fresh water before I can use them in my frag tank. Thank you in advance!!

ReefCupid · 12/30/2011, 12:00 AM

WOW I love those new LED you got there!!

jurgenknaepen · 12/30/2011, 06:21 PM

Happy new year Machado, hope you keep treating us good in the next year with nice pictures and updates from your work.
Thanks for sharing and I wish you well for the time to come.

Grts from Belgium

12/06/2011, 09:09 PM	#1076
dahenley Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lubbock, Tx Posts: 3,165	i dont think you can, because right outside is the street/road (and it can be damaged by driving and other people) but that is just my thought (there isnt any sidewalks that i see) __________________ Its not just my tank, its OUR tank!!! :-) 240display, reef in progress Current Tank Info: 240 display, a few frags here and there. lots of fish, and lots of watching. (230 big screen getting re-sealed and going to add to the gallonage) My wife has no clue how addicted i really am.....

12/06/2011, 09:13 PM	#1077
apuhl20 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Huber Heights, Ohio Posts: 410	since it is a storage unit you probably cant do that. __________________ Firefighting: How hard can it be? You just put the wet stuff on the red stuff right? Current Tank Info: 180g mixed reef, 70g sump, 2 30g frag tanks, 30g macro algae tank. 300g total system.

12/19/2011, 07:20 PM	#1089
redox Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: SOBX Posts: 2,091	hello my friend Machado how have you been...we are on different continents...would love to see your operation in person..I will start up again..I will use a more green aproach this time.....I am looking into wind turbine for power...nice to see you are still dooing well.... __________________ There is something we can all do about it Current Tank Info: starting fresh with new ideas

12/20/2011, 12:07 AM	#1090
Machado deSousa Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portugal, Lisbon Posts: 360	Hi Redox! Nice to see you back my friend. I look forward to follow your new project. We're on different continents but only 8 hours separate us. Cheers from Lisbon, __________________ Machado deSousa

12/20/2011, 06:56 AM	#1091
Arkayology Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,597	Wow... __________________ -Matt in between tanks

12/14/2011, 11:47 AM	#1079
chr15_8 Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: London, England Posts: 48	Hi Machado. Just re read the whole thread again and have another question. In the nursery tank are you still using the Wavemaker Sfiligoi? If not what are you using now and why did you change it? Thanks Chris

12/15/2011, 11:39 AM	#1081
lebreef Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Beirut - Lebanon Posts: 262	Hello Machado! First I would like to thank you for your great hospitality and for giving me the time to sit, have a few beers, and check out your amazing system. You have taken the hobby to another level, I have never seen that much frags in my life!!! Colors are great, growth looks amazing especially on the Montipora machadensis!!! Thx again, and I hope to see you soon!

12/17/2011, 08:27 PM	#1083
donduncan Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Round Rock Posts: 51	one awsome grow out.

12/18/2011, 12:43 PM	#1085
chr15_8 Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: London, England Posts: 48	lol thanks for the reply. I had read about the paddles and couldn't understand how you got the required flow in the tank using it. Could you post a picture please of the power heads in there? Due to the depth I though there would of been some problems with the aggressive flow? Thanks Chris

12/25/2011, 12:06 PM	#1093
nanomania Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: mumbai, india Posts: 1,101	this is the coolest thread iv ever come across.

12/25/2011, 02:11 PM	#1095
chr15_8 Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: London, England Posts: 48	Thanks you very much for the pictures. See you also running LED's. What's your opinion on them and which ones are they? Merry Christmas Chris

12/25/2011, 02:52 PM	#1096
bennr Moved On Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 296	machado desousa, yes curious as to when you switched to led.....i have heard of coral maternity thru my lfs and followed your setup previously but had thought you were running some ati t5s?? how do you like the led and what particular leds are you using? Merry Christmas!! thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience!!

12/25/2011, 09:55 PM	#1097
nanomania Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: mumbai, india Posts: 1,101	hi Machado deSousa, how much flow rates you keeping in these tanks as most of them are sps?

12/29/2011, 11:57 PM	#1098
ReefCupid Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: ^^!!Albucrazie!!^^ Posts: 211	Hi Mr. I have a quick question about using cement for frag plugs and I'm sure your the right person to get the answer from. I'm using Emaco GP cement to make my frag plugs and I was wondering how long do I need to soak it in fresh water before I can use them in my frag tank. Thank you in advance!!

12/30/2011, 12:00 AM	#1099
ReefCupid Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: ^^!!Albucrazie!!^^ Posts: 211	WOW I love those new LED you got there!!

12/30/2011, 06:21 PM	#1100
jurgenknaepen Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: belgium Posts: 35	Happy new year Machado, hope you keep treating us good in the next year with nice pictures and updates from your work. Thanks for sharing and I wish you well for the time to come. Grts from Belgium