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Unread 05/06/2012, 10:06 PM   #301
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Heres a quick rundown

Lighting

The tank is currently lit by a 24" 6 bulb ATI Dimmable T5 sunpower. Theres also XHO reefbrites for actinic supplementation. The bulb combo is a mix of Blue Plus,Coral Plus, Purple Plus and GE6500k. The lights are currently about 8" off the surface. Light cycle runs from about 7-6 with the lights ramping from 0-100%. Maximum light output is maintained from 10-4 and then ramps back down.

Water Movement

Currently i have two MP10W which sync and are controlled by a neptune apex controller. The pumps run at a maximum of 50% and currently utilize all the modes provided by ecotech. Every few hours the pumps change modes to create a very diverse flow pattern throughout the day.

Filtration

Ive used a number of different filtration methods but recently decided to go back to the basics. Most recently i was vodka dosing and then shortly after using a GFO/Carbon reactor. Long story short i was stripping my water clean and starving my corals. So i decided to go back to using a refugium. I dedicated one chamber of my sump to cheatomorpha and the other to caulerpa prolifera. Im using 16 watt flood light over each chamber and its on 24/7. This keeps my nitrates at 0 and my phosphates at about 0.06 I run a small bag of GFO to get phosphates a bit lower as to help outcompete nuisance algae in the display but i have to be careful so as to not lower it too much and risk killing the good macroalgae.

Dosing

I currently only dose Reef code B for Alkalinity from Brightwell Aquatics.Im using a drews doser(controlled by my apex) to dose around 6ml daily.The system doesnt consume enough calcium between water changes to require dosing. (Oceanic saltmix runs really high in the calcium department) I perform 5 gallon water changes weekly and add additional iodide,potassium and trace elements to enhance the saltmix.

Feeding

Im feeding 1-2 times daily. I alternate mainly between spirulina brine and mysis shrimp.. I also feed rotifers,baby brine shrimp,reefpearls,pellets and zooplankton.


Hope that answers most questions but if you have any others feel free to ask.
I also feed rotifers,baby brine shrimp,reefpearls,pellets and zooplankton.


How often are you feeding this mix?


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Unread 05/06/2012, 10:23 PM   #302
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What ISO did you use and what kind of WB did you pick? My WB tends to be bluish no matter what I picked, manual or preset. I tired different lens but I seems not focusing even the camera think the object is in focus.
I keep the WB at 10,000K and the ISO ranges from 200-600. I would suggest manually focusing if your camera has trouble locking onto your subject.


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I also feed rotifers,baby brine shrimp,reefpearls,pellets and zooplankton.


How often are you feeding this mix?
I usually feed twice a day but a different combination of foods each time.


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Unread 05/12/2012, 10:15 AM   #303
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Unread 05/12/2012, 10:02 PM   #304
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Gorgeous!


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Unread 05/13/2012, 02:40 PM   #305
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Just read through the whole thread. Simply a-mazing!
Can I just ask what your parameters are?
Also how much clean crew do you have and do you ever turn or syphon your sand?


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Unread 05/13/2012, 04:35 PM   #306
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Just read through the whole thread. Simply a-mazing!
Can I just ask what your parameters are?
Also how much clean crew do you have and do you ever turn or syphon your sand?

Thanks alot troopa for taking the time to check out the thread.

At the moment
Temp:77.0
ALK:7.5DKH
PH:8.3
Calcium:500
Mag:1280
ORP:400

I have a cuc of cerith,dwarf cerith,stomatella and nerite snails. I siphon the top layer of my sand bed about once a month.


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Unread 05/13/2012, 05:45 PM   #307
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Simply stunning tank my friend!


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Unread 05/13/2012, 06:40 PM   #308
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Simply stunning tank my friend!
Thanks alot suoirotoN its much appreciated.


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Unread 05/13/2012, 08:19 PM   #309
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came back to just look at your tank progression again! ...i just love how simple it is


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Unread 05/13/2012, 09:10 PM   #310
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rehype - if you don't mind me asking, where did you get your tank? I can't seem to find it online.


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Unread 05/13/2012, 10:18 PM   #311
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came back to just look at your tank progression again! ...i just love how simple it is
Thanks again fhwynn for checking in

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rehype - if you don't mind me asking, where did you get your tank? I can't seem to find it online.
From chris over at pico aquariums


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Unread 05/13/2012, 11:31 PM   #312
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Some more SPS



I think our tastes in corals have trended in the same direction over time! I have all of those pieces in my tank and love them!! My cali tort looks very similar to yours. Your borealis took on a completely different growth form though, mine is such a weird shape. And I love your hoek, that bright blue is phenomenal looking! Mine is a much darker blue.


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Unread 05/14/2012, 05:41 AM   #313
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Absolute beauty! 2 thumbs up!


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Unread 05/14/2012, 08:04 AM   #314
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Do you run ozone or is your orp naturally that level?


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Unread 05/14/2012, 10:57 AM   #315
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I think our tastes in corals have trended in the same direction over time! I have all of those pieces in my tank and love them!! My cali tort looks very similar to yours. Your borealis took on a completely different growth form though, mine is such a weird shape. And I love your hoek, that bright blue is phenomenal looking! Mine is a much darker blue.
Great minds think alike I think my borealis took on such a weird growth pattern because i mounted it horizontally. Hey ange is your hoek an intense violet color under ambient lighting? Its the coolest thing..


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Do you run ozone or is your orp naturally that level?
I dont run ozone but i do think regular water changes,running carbon and using uv sterilizers help contribute to the higher readings in my system.


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Unread 05/14/2012, 11:14 AM   #316
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Brilliant. Loving the sps I've just started getting some for my tank but I don't know any of the types.
Would you be able to post a few pics of yours with names? I'm sure no one would mind the extra pics hehe.


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Unread 05/14/2012, 09:30 PM   #317
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Having recently torn down my tank... this makes my heart ache.(budget/time constraints and did not want the corals or fish to suffer)

I wanted to downsize when I start back up and this makes me think that less can be more. Keep up the good work!


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Unread 05/14/2012, 10:14 PM   #318
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Great minds think alike I think my borealis took on such a weird growth pattern because i mounted it horizontally. Hey ange is your hoek an intense violet color under ambient lighting? Its the coolest thing..
LOLz, +1! I mounted mine vertically and it grew out into this crazy "joe the coral" shape, still waiting to see if it normalizes or stays weird. I guess the horizontal thing was key for a "normal" growth form. Under ambient light my hoek looks purple/blue, just like my cali tort. Probably the only two pieces that actually look "good" under a warm incandescent bulb. Makes me think even higher of that South African sunlit only reef I drool on all the time, insane colors considering!


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Unread 05/15/2012, 01:22 PM   #319
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Brilliant. Loving the sps I've just started getting some for my tank but I don't know any of the types.
Would you be able to post a few pics of yours with names? I'm sure no one would mind the extra pics hehe.

A.nasuta A.Tort A.Hoeksemai Echinata A.Tenuis

Red table Bonsai A. Subulata Green Slimer Tricolor valida


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Unread 05/15/2012, 01:23 PM   #320
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Blue Millepora Blue Iris Pink Millepora A.Abrolhosensis M.Setosa


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Unread 05/15/2012, 01:27 PM   #321
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Having recently torn down my tank... this makes my heart ache.(budget/time constraints and did not want the corals or fish to suffer)

I wanted to downsize when I start back up and this makes me think that less can be more. Keep up the good work!
Sorry you had to break down your tank but look forward to seeing your next build. Dont worry nano setups are just as rewarding as the larger ones.

Thanks again


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Unread 05/15/2012, 01:32 PM   #322
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LOLz, +1! I mounted mine vertically and it grew out into this crazy "joe the coral" shape, still waiting to see if it normalizes or stays weird. I guess the horizontal thing was key for a "normal" growth form. Under ambient light my hoek looks purple/blue, just like my cali tort. Probably the only two pieces that actually look "good" under a warm incandescent bulb. Makes me think even higher of that South African sunlit only reef I drool on all the time, insane colors considering!

Mine is the same way because ive seen a piece mounted vertically and it almost looks like a different coral because of the growth pattern. Heres a pic of the hoek under ambient lighting....


Its much more vivid in person but ive never seen a coral with such intense coloration under ambient light.


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Unread 05/15/2012, 01:34 PM   #323
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Unread 05/15/2012, 01:44 PM   #324
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Amazing awesome tank.
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Mine is the same way because ive seen a piece mounted vertically and it almost looks like a different coral because of the growth pattern. Heres a pic of the hoek under ambient lighting....


Its much more vivid in person but ive never seen a coral with such intense coloration under ambient light.
Dang, that's sweet looking!


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