Australian Outdoor Reef - Page 7

Crazy_Beaver · 11/13/2012, 02:31 AM

Beautiful tank m8!

Snik66 · 11/13/2012, 05:10 AM

hey AL I have seen your TJ on aus forum and have started simlar sized Water changes as yourself to see how it goes what really gets me is the use of the sun and being outdoors. (good idea)
How does your chiller cope during the summer on the 40 degree days?
Cheers

coralreefdoc · 11/13/2012, 10:43 PM

Stunning, Al ! Do consider producing a "slower"/relaxing, lengthier version of your system video ... Cheers

B1N4RY · 11/14/2012, 11:27 AM

Any information on the rest of your equipment or maintenance process?

ACRO AL · 11/15/2012, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Crazy_Beaver

Beautiful tank m8!

thanks

ACRO AL · 11/15/2012, 07:57 PM

Some pics this morning just before the sun is coming over.

(my preference) 10k with leds:

10k without leds, yukky!:

20k radium globes and leds, yukky - everythings the same colour!:

total shade and no lights:

morning sun in foreground, 10k and led strip in background:

ACRO AL · 11/15/2012, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by B1N4RY

Any information on the rest of your equipment or maintenance process?

havent changed much, apart from the UV

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Originally Posted by coralreefdoc

Stunning, Al ! Do consider producing a "slower"/relaxing, lengthier version of your system video ... Cheers

yes I will do, it looks to hectic!

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Originally Posted by Snik66

hey AL I have seen your TJ on aus forum and have started simlar sized Water changes as yourself to see how it goes what really gets me is the use of the sun and being outdoors. (good idea)
How does your chiller cope during the summer on the 40 degree days?
Cheers

I have a 1hp and a 2hp, will see how we go. Last summer, 1hp did alot of work. got to 30.7c at worst time of summer

mike623 · 11/15/2012, 11:10 PM

Holy crap that is freaking sweet!

bogg · 11/16/2012, 09:58 PM

Oh my god oh my god

mrvjames · 11/17/2012, 08:52 PM

Speechless

ACRO AL · 11/18/2012, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mrvjames

Speechless

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Originally Posted by bogg

Oh my god oh my god

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Originally Posted by mike623

Holy crap that is freaking sweet!

thanks!

reefmutt · 11/18/2012, 08:29 AM

Ok so...Al, you are an animal.
Plain and simple.. A crazy Aussie reefing animal!
I want to be you!!!
If I had an outdoor jacuzzi room, I would copy your system!
I guess I'd have a little trouble getting the fresh salt water up here in Canada..
Oh we'll..
Literally, an awesome set up!!
Delicate question, perhaps: Where did all the coral come from originally?
With proper permits are you able/allowed to collect yourself? Or is my knowledge of geography so bad that I don't realize that you are not close enough to reefs to collect yourself?
Thanks for sharing.

ACRO AL · 11/18/2012, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by reefmutt

Ok so...Al, you are an animal.
Plain and simple.. A crazy Aussie reefing animal!
I want to be you!!!
If I had an outdoor jacuzzi room, I would copy your system!
I guess I'd have a little trouble getting the fresh salt water up here in Canada..
Oh we'll..
Literally, an awesome set up!!
Delicate question, perhaps: Where did all the coral come from originally?
With proper permits are you able/allowed to collect yourself? Or is my knowledge of geography so bad that I don't realize that you are not close enough to reefs to collect yourself?
Thanks for sharing.

Thanks.
Most of the coral you see is wild collected originally.
The Marine harvest industry here is prevalent, and the existence in the wild of Acropora species are particularly abundant, both on the west and east coast.

All stock is purchased from licensed collectors or local fish shops.

With the availability and price of wild caught stock, the aquaculture industry is not established, and from what ive seen, not going to be any time soon.
al

reefmutt · 11/18/2012, 07:45 PM

Thanks, being from Canada, I am not interested I purchasing anything from you, so if I can ask, I'm curious how much you sell those fantastic little frags for?
Do you have different pricing for different types of acro, or are they all the same price?
I guess I'm wondering how viable a frag business is in Australia when, as you mentioned, the wild stuff is just off shore..

ACRO AL · 11/19/2012, 12:23 AM

They sell for AU $16 which includes airport to airport freight. minimum of 10.
All are same price, about 2 inch.

I sell about 50 - 100 a week if I keep the stock updates interesting.

Power bill is shocking though,

al

holdyourlight · 11/26/2012, 08:01 AM

anyway you could post a photo or video of how your UV's are installed? thanks!

liufan · 11/26/2012, 09:13 AM

amazing!!! Great job

dotcommer · 11/26/2012, 11:33 AM

Simply amazing. I was curious about the sand in your tank. What type of sand is it and how do you keep it so clean?

allsps40 · 11/26/2012, 06:59 PM

This tank and thread is simply outstanding! The great colors in the corals is second to none. Having full access to the Aussie NSW and sun light must make life so mush easier and better for the corals as well..

ACRO AL · 11/26/2012, 07:14 PM

thanks everyone.
The sand is playground sand from the hardware store. I have 10 x sand sifting stars, 5 x valencia gobys and 7 x sicce voyager 10's all on random, to keep the sand moving ontop of itself in any direction. The sand is 1 year old. I have never siphoned it.

Conspiculatus · 11/27/2012, 12:35 AM

ACRO AL, Do you collect your own livestock? If not who do you purchase it from in Perth. Very nice build by the way.

ACRO AL · 11/27/2012, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Conspiculatus

ACRO AL, Do you collect your own livestock? If not who do you purchase it from in Perth. Very nice build by the way.

Hi
No I purchase from Local shops, and Australian licensed collectors.

dotcommer · 12/08/2012, 01:27 AM

Please post a longer slower moving video. Tank looks amazing.

joelbegt · 12/15/2012, 09:22 PM

I have a question, Does your glass bow at all with no cross bracing? If so how much?

ACRO AL · 12/27/2012, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by joelbegt

I have a question, Does your glass bow at all with no cross bracing? If so how much?

hi
its a 50x50x8mm angle welded steel frame on top
al

11/13/2012, 02:31 AM	#151
Crazy_Beaver Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Athens, Hellas Posts: 684	Beautiful tank m8! __________________ If you're doing it, do it right!!!!!!! Current Tank: Beaver's Crazy Reef (51X39X25, powered by ATB , Hyperion R2, Tunze )

11/16/2012, 09:58 PM	#159
bogg Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,174	Oh my god oh my god __________________ And God said let the water teem with living creatures and he saw that it was good. Current Tank Info: Elos 120xl, 2 planet 2's, KZs, wavy sea/Tunze

11/18/2012, 08:29 AM	#162
reefmutt Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Mtl. Canada Posts: 7,824	Ok so...Al, you are an animal. Plain and simple.. A crazy Aussie reefing animal! I want to be you!!! If I had an outdoor jacuzzi room, I would copy your system! I guess I'd have a little trouble getting the fresh salt water up here in Canada.. Oh we'll.. Literally, an awesome set up!! Delicate question, perhaps: Where did all the coral come from originally? With proper permits are you able/allowed to collect yourself? Or is my knowledge of geography so bad that I don't realize that you are not close enough to reefs to collect yourself? Thanks for sharing. __________________ Matt. Current Tank Info: 53x32.5x26 190g dt 60g of sumps 3 tank-100 gal frag system 6xAI prime 8xt5. 4x maxspect gyre. Skimz Dual internal sicce pump skimmer Deltec PF601s ca rx+Kalk stirrer

11/18/2012, 07:45 PM	#164
reefmutt Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Mtl. Canada Posts: 7,824	Thanks, being from Canada, I am not interested I purchasing anything from you, so if I can ask, I'm curious how much you sell those fantastic little frags for? Do you have different pricing for different types of acro, or are they all the same price? I guess I'm wondering how viable a frag business is in Australia when, as you mentioned, the wild stuff is just off shore.. __________________ Matt. Current Tank Info: 53x32.5x26 190g dt 60g of sumps 3 tank-100 gal frag system 6xAI prime 8xt5. 4x maxspect gyre. Skimz Dual internal sicce pump skimmer Deltec PF601s ca rx+Kalk stirrer

11/26/2012, 06:59 PM	#169
allsps40 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 4,627	This tank and thread is simply outstanding! The great colors in the corals is second to none. Having full access to the Aussie NSW and sun light must make life so mush easier and better for the corals as well.. __________________ __________ Current Tank Info: Past reef tanks: 20H softy, 29G mixed reef, 55G mixed reef, 40B sps dominant mixed reef and 75G sps dominant mixed reef. No tank currently

11/13/2012, 05:10 AM	#152
Snik66 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 10	hey AL I have seen your TJ on aus forum and have started simlar sized Water changes as yourself to see how it goes what really gets me is the use of the sun and being outdoors. (good idea) How does your chiller cope during the summer on the 40 degree days? Cheers

11/13/2012, 10:43 PM	#153
coralreefdoc Moved On Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cavitation Bubble Posts: 776	Stunning, Al ! Do consider producing a "slower"/relaxing, lengthier version of your system video ... Cheers

11/14/2012, 11:27 AM	#154
B1N4RY Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Bronx, New York Posts: 251	Any information on the rest of your equipment or maintenance process?

11/15/2012, 07:57 PM	#156
ACRO AL Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 138	Some pics this morning just before the sun is coming over. (my preference) 10k with leds: 10k without leds, yukky!: 20k radium globes and leds, yukky - everythings the same colour!: total shade and no lights: morning sun in foreground, 10k and led strip in background:

11/15/2012, 11:10 PM	#158
mike623 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 53	Holy crap that is freaking sweet!

11/17/2012, 08:52 PM	#160
mrvjames Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 12	Speechless

11/19/2012, 12:23 AM	#165
ACRO AL Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 138	They sell for AU $16 which includes airport to airport freight. minimum of 10. All are same price, about 2 inch. I sell about 50 - 100 a week if I keep the stock updates interesting. Power bill is shocking though, al

11/26/2012, 08:01 AM	#166
holdyourlight Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 984	anyway you could post a photo or video of how your UV's are installed? thanks!

11/26/2012, 09:13 AM	#167
liufan Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 7	amazing!!! Great job

11/26/2012, 11:33 AM	#168
dotcommer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 1,645	Simply amazing. I was curious about the sand in your tank. What type of sand is it and how do you keep it so clean?

11/26/2012, 07:14 PM	#170
ACRO AL Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 138	thanks everyone. The sand is playground sand from the hardware store. I have 10 x sand sifting stars, 5 x valencia gobys and 7 x sicce voyager 10's all on random, to keep the sand moving ontop of itself in any direction. The sand is 1 year old. I have never siphoned it.

11/27/2012, 12:35 AM	#171
Conspiculatus Registered Member. Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA Posts: 56	ACRO AL, Do you collect your own livestock? If not who do you purchase it from in Perth. Very nice build by the way.

12/08/2012, 01:27 AM	#173
dotcommer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 1,645	Please post a longer slower moving video. Tank looks amazing.

12/15/2012, 09:22 PM	#174
joelbegt Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dayton, Oh Posts: 115	I have a question, Does your glass bow at all with no cross bracing? If so how much?