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10/17/2018, 05:09 AM | #1151 |
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For a mobile setup, I would do 80/20. It will be easier to disassemble and way lighter to haul.
May be more expensive to build, but I would think the advantages would far outweigh the cost. 700$ in corals at a frag swap, I would think thats a decent haul. Heck I can't even keep corals alive long enough to frag lately. lol
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10/17/2018, 05:22 AM | #1152 | |
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For transport to swaps I'd only take the light rails homer. The other tank would stay at home on the stand. I just need the tank plumbed in to be on casters so I can move to get to my side of tank, electronics cabinet, and chiller when needed. And because pics rule here is some of the fire I had at the swap.... First 2 pics are same coral under different lighting Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
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10/17/2018, 05:37 AM | #1153 |
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Glad to hear it well for you! Those are some nice corals for sure!
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10/17/2018, 05:42 AM | #1154 | |
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This is a lot of work but the fun and interaction with other people must be rewarding... especially when they are buying the frags that you took the time and effort to raise. I imagine you'll have the set up and routine down pretty good soon.
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10/17/2018, 06:27 AM | #1155 | |
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The next one I'll have down. I also work with my lfs to ensure I order in some cheap stuff that tends to move more easily. I will balance then out with my higher end sps making high margin. Was a bit of a slap in the face with some people though who think they should get a nicely colored named piece for 30 bucks. A lot of time, effort, and money goes into the grow out. Regardless I'll be ready for the next one which for me is likely in Jan. I need to get setup and allow some of my stock to regrow. I'll be ordering in various items as well including new corals to grow out. I do have 2 frags of jf bug out stylo coming so I can keep one for myself and grow out the other Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
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10/22/2018, 12:45 PM | #1156 |
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got the frags and picked up a mandarin though he was more of a save then pickup as he was very thin. Not sure he made it in the tank as I have not seen him since. I had wanted a mandarin again and saw this one knowing I had a ton of pods maybe I could save it but dont think it has happened.
Picked up a few odds and ends for my tank and of course as I am looking to upgrade some things decided to take a nose dive for me. My calrx is currently down. Not only do I need to swap out the rollers on my spectrapure litermeter (got 18 months out of those plastic rollers which I think is amazing) but my circ pump on the vertex has taken a dive. I did not know it when I bought the Vertex reactor that the pump had a special fitting glued to the one end. I thought I could swap out the pumps as needed. This is a critical design flaw and the speed of getting replacement pumps is horribly slow. NOT a fan at the moment as those types of items are so critical to keep stability. I am not down to manual dosing as needed until I can get operational again. I am hopeful that the pump just needs a good cleaning and I will be breaking it down tonight but the sounds it was making does not leave a ton of faith in that resolution.
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11/18/2018, 07:03 PM | #1157 |
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Tank is running full bore at moment. Water change and cleaning today. All equipment has been cleaned save for 2 power heads that will be done next weekend. Added some corals (mainly acans) and some fish. My frag tanks should be getting built and to me soon. I did get in the lighting and now trying to decide on what power head I will use for it as well as stand options.
I'll figure out plumbing when it gets here. Thinking about upgrading my return potentially to be able to better power everything off my manifold else I'll need an additional pump to feed the frag tank. December will be big for me but LOTS of traveling in store. Just got back from London and needing to travel every week in December to prep for a big 2019. And now some pics.... Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
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11/19/2018, 08:34 AM | #1158 |
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Sounds like things are going well for you and you'll have a fun build coming soon Just curious, since you travel a lot, do you have a cam for the tank and sump? I don't so the reason I'm asking is when I go out of town it would be nice to be able to check on thing visually.
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11/19/2018, 11:24 AM | #1159 | |
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Most of my travel though is for work and as such the wife is home to handle my tank. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
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11/19/2018, 11:56 AM | #1160 |
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I think I've seen that name mentioned for being a good cam. I'll have to look into those since you seem satisfied with it.
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11/19/2018, 12:02 PM | #1161 | |
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11/19/2018, 12:13 PM | #1162 |
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That sounds exactly what I'm looking for. Do you recall the model number by chance?
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11/19/2018, 12:46 PM | #1163 |
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We use the setup they sold at Costco for our shop across the street at work. Works great to check on printers and employees
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11/19/2018, 07:29 PM | #1164 |
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Dunno model cindy. Just look for the 1080p amcrest. They are all about same now.
As for tank upgrades.... did a little shopping today and a GHL doser and KH director is now coming my way. Going to finally know my levels ams keep things in check. Was at a buddies house who has an 800 gallon tank this weekend some pics attached and he has one and loves it so pretty excited to get it in and set up. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
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11/20/2018, 05:02 AM | #1165 |
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Wow that's a nice tank! So jealous...
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11/20/2018, 05:21 AM | #1166 |
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Yes very nice tank indeed!
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11/20/2018, 05:58 AM | #1167 |
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He could have paid cash for a ferrari almost twice over for all he has in and on that tank
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11/20/2018, 06:32 AM | #1168 |
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Out of curiosity, how does he keep corals with at least 3 triggers I could see, and several butterfly's?
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11/20/2018, 07:22 AM | #1169 | |
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He also feeds like 8 times a day so no real reason for them to forage. There is also no clean up crew in the tank k given the fish would eat them all... Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
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11/22/2018, 10:02 PM | #1170 |
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I am extremely amazed I found this thread when i did. I am ordering a 150 from SC with the synergy shadow overflow tomorrow on black friday deal with the wood stand and was looking for ideas how to set up. Lots of similarities in what i have been thinking, and a lot of new ideas! Thanks for the information my friend!
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11/23/2018, 03:40 AM | #1171 |
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If your tank will have the synergy overflow you will be doing Bean animal drain.
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12/18/2018, 05:47 AM | #1172 |
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Sorry for delays but my tanks are on the way and 80/20 stand ordered as well.
Tanks should be here Thursday with stand shortly behind. I likely wont have either set up till early next year given my current traveling schedule and the holidays but excited nonetheless. Have a show in January that I will utilize my frag tank and transport for as well as my lighting. Still undecided on plumbing. Not sure I have much more out of my sp6 but I'm going to try initially. Need to get ANOTHER EB8 for this as well so I can link in my frag tank. Likely mount to underside of the stand just in case I want to move frag tank location or get to things I have easier access. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
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I might have an EB8 that I'm not using, I'll check when I get home tonight.
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So these arrived yesterday and more goodies on Monday are coming...(hopefully Tuesday as well if wife shopped my list)
BAO transport, frag tank, and grow out. You can also see my t5 hybrid in background waiting... Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
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