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08/28/2017, 02:29 PM | #1 |
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SPS-A-Palooza grow out system
Starting this build thread to document the build and progression of my grow out system. Enjoy
The system currently consists of most of the livestock from my old system, the same display is currently plumbed into this system with plans to replace it in the future. Most of the running equipment has been brought over from old system. Equipment list: Apex classic with most of the bells and whistles Apex ATK for ATO Deltec TC 2056 Jebao Dcp 18000 main circ pump Panworld 100px for display supply Calc reactor is modified Geo 8x18 w/2nd chamber Kalk reactor is modified Geo 8x18 Sump: 150g 48x24x30 with (6) 7" filter socks and 3 chambers Fuge: 65g 36x18x24 light by 6x39w T5 w/ various macro algae 20g cheato light by par 38 led grow light Colony grow out tank: 6'x3'x7" (2) 250w radium on 20" reflectors and Reefbright led strip Frag tank: 6'x3'x7" 8x54w ATI sun power with Reefbright strip Lps tank: eek 72"x19"x16" (2) kessil ap700 Display: 120g 4x2x2 |
08/28/2017, 02:37 PM | #2 |
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Following along, good luck Jay
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Some build pics
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08/28/2017, 02:47 PM | #4 |
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Can see a glimpse of the old system threw the door Still more |
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Also have this lil side project I'm helping my son with Will post plenty more as the system progresses -jay |
08/28/2017, 02:56 PM | #6 |
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Looks awesome Jay! Amazing how much those pvc fittings add up, eh?
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08/28/2017, 04:37 PM | #7 |
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Dude, that's your house?? shiiiiiit, some operation you got there, bravo.
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08/29/2017, 06:19 AM | #8 |
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Looks great. What's your solution for humidity?
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08/29/2017, 06:23 AM | #9 |
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Yep... you are an animal!
Following this for sure.
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Thanks Jon yea tell me about it that was only the first half of the fittings to plum the sump many more were need to the rest of the system. Quote:
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Thank you For humidity control I have 1.5 ton AC unit I run for the warmer months and a large dehumidifier I run for the winter months. There currently is a small exhaust fan that will be replaced with a commercial unit if humidity or heat becomes and issue. Thanks Matt tryin to get some good colony pics for you |
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08/29/2017, 01:09 PM | #11 |
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Wow nice set up. Are the shallow grow out troughs hydroponic trays?
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08/29/2017, 02:02 PM | #12 |
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Wow this is insane!
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Ready for some colony pics these have been in my system for awhile. Pics were taken under kessil AP700 whites at 50% blue at 40% with my iPhone so quality not the greatest. Colonies where placed on top of a piece of black acrylic
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08/29/2017, 08:13 PM | #15 |
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Nice!!
I really love the second one with the red body and bluish growth. But they are are all real sexy!! Third and second to last are also very interesting.
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Following. Awesome build. Look forward to the updates.
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Thanks matt The second one is my "Pinky and the brain" or what some vendors are calling pinky the bear the colony been with me about 1 1/2 years now. It's pink with purple body and red polyps Better pic of a frag under t5 the led makes the pinks and purples wonky The third one is one of my Aussie pearlberry that's also been with me longer than I can remember. pic from old sys under radiums The second to last is what I've been calling "Boo berry" One of the few I did a color progression shot of. |
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08/30/2017, 09:41 PM | #18 |
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Beautiful build and colonies. Good luck!
Might have to meet one day on the Island...!!
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08/31/2017, 06:48 AM | #19 |
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Oh my God !!! What else I can say. I am speechless.
The Boo Berry is the yellow/pink, correct ? I have never seen something like that. Do you think it will keep those 2 colors ? Amazing.... Best Daniel |
08/31/2017, 12:47 PM | #20 |
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Wow, that looks great Jay, I need to stop over and check it out!
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When I got it was yellow and pink but 90% of the time the fresh wild ones never hold those colors it's green with purple tips. which is a nice change from the more common shortcake coloration you see in most Aussie pieces. Your welcome to come by anytime Joe Quote:
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My sons tank starting to come along I'm sure soon enough he will be a full blown stick head also.
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Isn't that last corals being referred to as 'bada bing' or something?
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This is insane! I'm looking forward to following along.
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09/01/2017, 03:39 PM | #25 |
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Jay, what additives/supplements are you using?
Aside from a calcium reactor, do you use any trace elements that you would recommend? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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