d2mini's 25g Office Lagoon - Page 10

d2mini · 01/31/2017, 09:39 AM

Hey kids, I posted a first impressions review of the Mitras with plenty of pics of course.

http://www.everydayreef.com/blog/201...-mitras-7x-led

There is also a thread in the Lighting Forum if you want to discuss.

PinkPunisher · 05/08/2017, 04:29 PM

Would love to see an update on this baby! I'm currently considering upgrading my LX6200HV to the LX6300HV version, which is just the older model with new LX7206 pendants. How do you compare these to your Radions? Spec wise they're near identical from what I can tell. Are you still just replicating your Radion settings with the Mitras? I was thinking I would replicate the Ecotech AB+ spectrum and hope for the best.

ryannat1 · 06/05/2017, 10:22 PM

How's that skimmerbeen working🔥😊???

d2mini · 06/06/2017, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by PinkPunisher

Would love to see an update on this baby! I'm currently considering upgrading my LX6200HV to the LX6300HV version, which is just the older model with new LX7206 pendants. How do you compare these to your Radions? Spec wise they're near identical from what I can tell. Are you still just replicating your Radion settings with the Mitras? I was thinking I would replicate the Ecotech AB+ spectrum and hope for the best.

SPS still look pretty bad, no growth, no PE, dull colors, bald in front.
Even my purple stylo looks like poo, and I'm about to pull it out. Montipora seem to do ok. LPS do real well. I'm slowly transitioning to mostly LPS.

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Originally Posted by ryannat1

How's that skimmerbeen working🔥😊???

It's pretty much NOT working.
If I clean it out completely, pump and everything, it seems to work ok for a few days and then stops producing skim again. Haven't seen any skim in weeks.

Overall, I really don't like this tank and wouldn't buy one again.
I've had way too many problems with it.
If doing a nano again, I'd go with a Red Sea Reefer or something with a sump. I hate the filter compartment part of this tank.

rtparty · 06/06/2017, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by d2mini

SPS still look pretty bad, no growth, no PE, dull colors, bald in front.
Even my purple stylo looks like poo, and I'm about to pull it out. Montipora seem to do ok. LPS do real well. I'm slowly transitioning to mostly LPS.

It's pretty much NOT working.
If I clean it out completely, pump and everything, it seems to work ok for a few days and then stops producing skim again. Haven't seen any skim in weeks.

Overall, I really don't like this tank and wouldn't buy one again.
I've had way too many problems with it.
If doing a nano again, I'd go with a Red Sea Reefer or something with a sump. I hate the filter compartment part of this tank.

LEDs strike again!

Sorry to hear Dennis. I know that feeling all too well

d2mini · 06/06/2017, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by rtparty

LEDs strike again!

Sorry to hear Dennis. I know that feeling all too well

LOL, but my SPS in my Elos look fantastic.
I really think it's something to do with water quality...except for the couple that lost color in front/shadow area.

rtparty · 06/06/2017, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by d2mini

LOL, but my SPS in my Elos look fantastic.
I really think it's something to do with water quality...except for the couple that lost color in front/shadow area.

I know... I just like making a controversial statement to rile a few people up.

My best tank ever had a sump and skimmer. Nothing else. KISS method. So now my current tank is setup basically the same except I added chaeto for the pods and help with nutrient export. So far so good. My build thread is in the Reef Discussion forum. Don't have a link on my phone.

Although, I have almost no pictures and those would make you squirm with my amateur skill set...

d2mini · 06/08/2017, 09:54 AM

Here's a new FTS.

cFloor · 06/08/2017, 01:18 PM

Your tank is looking great! Does your red sponge require any special care?

jason2459 · 06/08/2017, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cFloor

Your tank is looking great! Does your red sponge require any special care?

What are you talking about. It's horrible looking just ask him.

I mean look at that Algae growing out of the water, the saltcreep on that top down view, and OMG THAT WIRE!!!

d2mini · 06/08/2017, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cFloor

Your tank is looking great! Does your red sponge require any special care?

Thanks, and no... i just throw them in there and see what happens.
This one is doing way better than the one in my home tank.
The ONLY thing that is actually doing better. LOL!
I have no idea why. Less light probably. They don't like intense lighting.

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Originally Posted by jason2459

What are you talking about. It's horrible looking just ask him.

I mean look at that Algae growing out of the water, the saltcreep on that top down view, and OMG THAT WIRE!!!

Algae growing out of the water... ROFL!

I think the SPS issue puts a dark cloud over the whole tank for me.
But maybe these sps have just been through so much that I should try a brand new frag of something really healthy.
Then again, another part of me is kind over it.

rtparty · 06/08/2017, 09:17 PM

That's the crappiest tank ever on RC...said no one!

Dennis, if that's crappy then I might as well pack up shop and quit!

d2mini · 06/09/2017, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by rtparty

That's the crappiest tank ever on RC...said no one!

Dennis, if that's crappy then I might as well pack up shop and quit!

The sarcasm is strong in this thread.

choss · 06/12/2017, 01:00 PM

Dennis,

I went with the Tunze DOC Comline 9004 skimmer on my IM 40 tank. I don't know if it will fit in this one but it works pretty well. Only issue is the occasional clogging of the air intake line but that is like every 6-8 weeks. If wasn't so lazy in my cleaning it could be avoided. But I agree, having a sump is nice.

d2mini · 06/12/2017, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by choss

Dennis,

I went with the Tunze DOC Comline 9004 skimmer on my IM 40 tank. I don't know if it will fit in this one but it works pretty well. Only issue is the occasional clogging of the air intake line but that is like every 6-8 weeks. If wasn't so lazy in my cleaning it could be avoided. But I agree, having a sump is nice.

Thanks man... but if I remember correctly, and I don't recall exactly what it was... something with the Tunze needs to be modified for it to fit.

I need time to figure out what's going on with the AquaMaxx.
But in an office situation, time is hard to come by.

Novice101 · 01/13/2018, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by d2mini

Thanks man... but if I remember correctly, and I don't recall exactly what it was... something with the Tunze needs to be modified for it to fit.

I need time to figure out what's going on with the AquaMaxx.

But in an office situation, time is hard to come by.

Any updates on the thread I just read through all of it I’m really surprised you don’t like this tank.

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01/31/2017, 09:39 AM	#226
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	Hey kids, I posted a first impressions review of the Mitras with plenty of pics of course. http://www.everydayreef.com/blog/201...-mitras-7x-led There is also a thread in the Lighting Forum if you want to discuss. __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

06/08/2017, 09:54 AM	#233
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	Here's a new FTS. __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

06/08/2017, 01:18 PM	#234
cFloor Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,552	Your tank is looking great! Does your red sponge require any special care? __________________ 250g. SPS tank Instagram: @cfloorsaltwater

06/08/2017, 09:17 PM	#237
rtparty Raise The Reef! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 7,404	That's the crappiest tank ever on RC...said no one! Dennis, if that's crappy then I might as well pack up shop and quit! __________________ Ryan Click on my user name and check out my homepage! Current Tank Info: 50g Cadlights/Giesemann Spectra (250w Radium, 2 ATI Blue Plus, 2 ATI Actinic)/2 x Vortech MP10wQD/Skimz SN123/Eheim Compact 3000+

06/12/2017, 01:00 PM	#239
choss Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Scarsdale NY Posts: 526	Dennis, I went with the Tunze DOC Comline 9004 skimmer on my IM 40 tank. I don't know if it will fit in this one but it works pretty well. Only issue is the occasional clogging of the air intake line but that is like every 6-8 weeks. If wasn't so lazy in my cleaning it could be avoided. But I agree, having a sump is nice. __________________ ________ Reef Savvy 96 Gallon Rimless Tank - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2643140 Current Tank Info: Reef Savvy 96

05/08/2017, 04:29 PM	#227
PinkPunisher Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: GTA, Ontario Posts: 107	Would love to see an update on this baby! I'm currently considering upgrading my LX6200HV to the LX6300HV version, which is just the older model with new LX7206 pendants. How do you compare these to your Radions? Spec wise they're near identical from what I can tell. Are you still just replicating your Radion settings with the Mitras? I was thinking I would replicate the Ecotech AB+ spectrum and hope for the best.

06/05/2017, 10:22 PM	#228
ryannat1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Albany, OR Posts: 138	How's that skimmerbeen working🔥😊???