Members Tanks - Page 2

mitchellmoto · 04/07/2012, 11:30 PM

Welcome
Nice tank, Has a real clean look to it. Maybe you could post a few more details like filtration, livestock ect...
Are you local to alamogordo?

powrsurg · 04/07/2012, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mitchellmoto

Welcome
Nice tank, Has a real clean look to it. Maybe you could post a few more details like filtration, livestock ect...
Are you local to alamogordo?

Hello,
No Im not local to Alamogorda. Idont even know where that is. LOL sorry.

As far as my tank goes others have said the same regarding how its clean looking. Im not sure what im doing special to have acheived this.

Here is what I have.
Fluval FX5 which Ill be selling and installing a sump.
Powerhead
Red Sea Prism Protein Skimmer - I hate it.

Livestock
SNow Flake Eel - I may donate him back to the LFS
Lunare Wrasse
Mystery Wrasse
Coral Beauty
ANother Wrasse I just added and im trying to figure out what kind of wrasse it is. It was an unexpected, knee jerk purchase. Those never work out. LOL

I have 3 feather dusters.
Red Knob Star
Chocolate Chip Star
Bristle Star
2 urchins
Assorted Snails of various sizes

And a very cool Spotted Moon Crab.

I do brush the sides every week and rake (lightly) the substrate once a month.

Ive had the tank for over a year.

Ironically, I hve trouble growing coraline algae. I use purple up but maybe the snalls are consuming it. I dont know.

PS - There are some really amazing set ups on this site. You guys and gals really know what youre doing.

mitchellmoto · 04/08/2012, 04:34 AM

Welcome
Looks like a nice and clean setup you have there.
Maybe you could post some specs.. Live stock, filtration.
Are you in Alamogordo?

Later
Mitch

mitchellmoto · 04/08/2012, 11:15 AM

Sorry it was late and I thought my post didn't take. I missed the fact that it was on the second page

mitchellmoto · 04/08/2012, 11:17 AM

We are southeast New Mexico. This is our club forum but you are welcome to post. You should also check the club forums there may be a local club near you. I couldn't check because you profile doesn't list a city.

powrsurg · 04/08/2012, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mitchellmoto

We are southeast New Mexico. This is our club forum but you are welcome to post. You should also check the club forums there may be a local club near you. I couldn't check because you profile doesn't list a city.

Wow what a club. You guysmust be huge because you have a large presence on the net. Congrats on the success of the forum. I updated my profile. Im on Long Island, New York. Pretty far from NM.

mitchellmoto · 04/26/2012, 08:22 PM

So how are everyones tanks doing. TPi Demon did you ever get that bulkhead installed?
Anyone done anything exciting lately?

powrsurg · 04/26/2012, 08:56 PM

Mine is doing very well. I took a chance and added a Belted Wrasse. Hes eating up a storm. I hear they dont do well in captivity but I think this guy has a chance.

Babybrown1249 · 04/27/2012, 09:31 AM

I have torn down my 90 gallon which is for sale along with the lights (LED) and I am planning a 375 gallon tank.

mitchellmoto · 04/29/2012, 11:08 PM

The 375 is for your next station correct? Have you made any equipment choices yet or still completely in planning phase right now?

Babybrown1249 · 04/30/2012, 12:39 PM

The only thing that I have purchased so far is the "LR". I still need to get rid of the other tank to make room in my garage to store everything for the new tank. I have some ideas on what I want to pick up but we will see.

Tpi_Demons · 05/12/2012, 05:07 PM

Ok well I got started on my new project today. 220 gallon in the wall with a small room behind it. I decided to add a whole addition on to the house. Im adding a 22' x18' room and the display tank will be visible from there. Any tips or tricks would be greatly appreciated. I will post pics of the progress as I go. The first ones will be up tonight!

mitchellmoto · 05/13/2012, 12:24 AM

The best advice I could give you is to sit down with a piece of paper and draw a plan out. It is better to find out possible issues before you have it almost done. Do you already have the tank? Equipment?

You should start a new thread to document the process that way we won't have to go through the other posts to find it and it will keep the progress all together in one place.

And if you need any help let me know.

Spring semester is over and my finals are done so I'll have a little extra time this summer to get some projects done. I've been wanting to try my hand at building an acrylic sump to fit perfectly in my stand and I believe I have everything to get it done accept the gas to flame polish the finished item. Also I want to start a Amano style planted tank for the wifey.
Gonna try to finish my bike rebuild as well.
Later
Mitch

Tpi_Demons · 05/29/2012, 07:15 PM

I would love to start a thread but cannot seem to figure it out...PLEASE HELP!!!

Tpi_Demons · 05/29/2012, 07:31 PM

Ok i started a new thread. Its called "220 gallon in the wall" and here is a link.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...1#post20306400

bigtoe · 06/13/2012, 08:49 PM

ok my wife and i are new to this but are completely hooked. actually bought our tank from mitch almost a year and a half ago. i think this club is a great idea for this area.[IMG]

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bigtoe · 06/13/2012, 08:50 PM

http://s1068.photobucket.com/albums/...ent=photo7.jpg

mitchellmoto · 06/13/2012, 09:35 PM

Good to see you finally got registered. Tank is looking good.
Here I'll help you out>

Mstark11 · 06/14/2012, 01:12 PM

Your tank is looking really good, I especially like how the wood looks on your stand!

Mstark11 · 07/07/2012, 05:17 PM

[IMG]http://i47.*******.com/2jy1i.jpg[/IMG]

Finally got her up and running (: Well, not really running but up. I definitely need some apoxy.

mitchellmoto · 07/07/2012, 11:01 PM

YEA!!!!!

You could drillholes and use zip ties as well to hold the rock together but the marine epoxy would probably be better.

mitchellmoto · 07/07/2012, 11:02 PM

I've done alot of cleaning and changing to my frag tanks so I'll try and post pics in the next few days.

Mstark11 · 07/08/2012, 10:21 AM

Was sorta hoping something was alive in that sand because when I was sifting it around I kept getting jabbed at by something but it must have been a shell.

I ended up moving them around and finding a more stable spot. Initially, they were all being held up by each other, so if I moved one, they would have all toppled down.

Mstark11 · 07/10/2012, 10:53 PM

[img]http://i47.*******.com/10cqan5.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i46.*******.com/n2zfkh.jpg[/img]

Cycling started today. Salinity crashed ): Went from 1.024 to 1.020. Ammonia is high, phosphates are high, high range ph is good, alkalinity is good, ca is low, and nitrate/ite is at 0.

Mstark11 · 08/13/2012, 07:33 PM

[IMG]http://i47.*******.com/28mph8i.jpg[/IMG]

(: One spot. I'm trying to get a better picture but he's in the corner, falling in love with his reflection.

[IMG]http://i46.*******.com/nrxh0.jpg[/IMG]

and just for size:
[IMG]http://i46.*******.com/2jagbbs.jpg[/IMG]He's gotta be 3/4" to 1", I've seem tomato clowns bigger!

04/27/2012, 09:31 AM	#34
Babybrown1249 USAF Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Guam Posts: 217	I have torn down my 90 gallon which is for sale along with the lights (LED) and I am planning a 375 gallon tank. __________________ Playing golf is like going to a strip joint. After 18 holes you're tired and most of your balls are missing. -- Tim Allen Current Tank Info: 45 gallon nothing special tank :)

04/30/2012, 12:39 PM	#36
Babybrown1249 USAF Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Guam Posts: 217	The only thing that I have purchased so far is the "LR". I still need to get rid of the other tank to make room in my garage to store everything for the new tank. I have some ideas on what I want to pick up but we will see. __________________ Playing golf is like going to a strip joint. After 18 holes you're tired and most of your balls are missing. -- Tim Allen Current Tank Info: 45 gallon nothing special tank :)

06/13/2012, 08:49 PM	#41
bigtoe Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 5	ok my wife and i are new to this but are completely hooked. actually bought our tank from mitch almost a year and a half ago. i think this club is a great idea for this area.[IMG][/IMG]

07/10/2012, 10:53 PM	#49
Mstark11 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 274	[img]http://i47.*****.com/10cqan5.jpg[/img] [img]http://i46.****.com/n2zfkh.jpg[/img] Cycling started today. Salinity crashed ): Went from 1.024 to 1.020. Ammonia is high, phosphates are high, high range ph is good, alkalinity is good, ca is low, and nitrate/ite is at 0. Last edited by Mstark11; 07/10/2012 at 10:58 PM.*

08/13/2012, 07:33 PM	#50
Mstark11 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 274	[IMG]http://i47.*****.com/28mph8i.jpg[/IMG] (: One spot. I'm trying to get a better picture but he's in the corner, falling in love with his reflection. [IMG]http://i46.***.com/nrxh0.jpg[/IMG] and just for size: [IMG]http://i46.****.com/2jagbbs.jpg[/IMG]He's gotta be 3/4" to 1", I've seem tomato clowns bigger! Last edited by Mstark11; 08/13/2012 at 07:52 PM.*

04/07/2012, 11:30 PM	#26
mitchellmoto Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 593	Welcome Nice tank, Has a real clean look to it. Maybe you could post a few more details like filtration, livestock ect... Are you local to alamogordo?

04/08/2012, 04:34 AM	#28
mitchellmoto Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 593	Welcome Looks like a nice and clean setup you have there. Maybe you could post some specs.. Live stock, filtration. Are you in Alamogordo? Later Mitch

04/08/2012, 11:15 AM	#29
mitchellmoto Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 593	Sorry it was late and I thought my post didn't take. I missed the fact that it was on the second page

04/08/2012, 11:17 AM	#30
mitchellmoto Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 593	We are southeast New Mexico. This is our club forum but you are welcome to post. You should also check the club forums there may be a local club near you. I couldn't check because you profile doesn't list a city.

04/26/2012, 08:22 PM	#32
mitchellmoto Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 593	So how are everyones tanks doing. TPi Demon did you ever get that bulkhead installed? Anyone done anything exciting lately?

04/26/2012, 08:56 PM	#33
powrsurg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Farmingville, NY Posts: 17	Mine is doing very well. I took a chance and added a Belted Wrasse. Hes eating up a storm. I hear they dont do well in captivity but I think this guy has a chance.

04/29/2012, 11:08 PM	#35
mitchellmoto Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 593	The 375 is for your next station correct? Have you made any equipment choices yet or still completely in planning phase right now?

05/12/2012, 05:07 PM	#37
Tpi_Demons Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 20	Ok well I got started on my new project today. 220 gallon in the wall with a small room behind it. I decided to add a whole addition on to the house. Im adding a 22' x18' room and the display tank will be visible from there. Any tips or tricks would be greatly appreciated. I will post pics of the progress as I go. The first ones will be up tonight!

05/13/2012, 12:24 AM	#38
mitchellmoto Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 593	The best advice I could give you is to sit down with a piece of paper and draw a plan out. It is better to find out possible issues before you have it almost done. Do you already have the tank? Equipment? You should start a new thread to document the process that way we won't have to go through the other posts to find it and it will keep the progress all together in one place. And if you need any help let me know. Spring semester is over and my finals are done so I'll have a little extra time this summer to get some projects done. I've been wanting to try my hand at building an acrylic sump to fit perfectly in my stand and I believe I have everything to get it done accept the gas to flame polish the finished item. Also I want to start a Amano style planted tank for the wifey. Gonna try to finish my bike rebuild as well. Later Mitch

05/29/2012, 07:15 PM	#39
Tpi_Demons Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 20	I would love to start a thread but cannot seem to figure it out...PLEASE HELP!!!

05/29/2012, 07:31 PM	#40
Tpi_Demons Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 20	Ok i started a new thread. Its called "220 gallon in the wall" and here is a link. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...1#post20306400

06/13/2012, 08:50 PM	#42
bigtoe Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 5	http://s1068.photobucket.com/albums/...ent=photo7.jpg

06/13/2012, 09:35 PM	#43
mitchellmoto Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 593	Good to see you finally got registered. Tank is looking good. Here I'll help you out>

06/14/2012, 01:12 PM	#44
Mstark11 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 274	Your tank is looking really good, I especially like how the wood looks on your stand!

07/07/2012, 05:17 PM	#45
Mstark11 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 274	[IMG]http://i47.*******.com/2jy1i.jpg[/IMG] Finally got her up and running (: Well, not really running but up. I definitely need some apoxy.

07/07/2012, 11:01 PM	#46
mitchellmoto Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 593	YEA!!!!! You could drillholes and use zip ties as well to hold the rock together but the marine epoxy would probably be better.

07/07/2012, 11:02 PM	#47
mitchellmoto Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 593	I've done alot of cleaning and changing to my frag tanks so I'll try and post pics in the next few days.

07/08/2012, 10:21 AM	#48
Mstark11 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 274	Was sorta hoping something was alive in that sand because when I was sifting it around I kept getting jabbed at by something but it must have been a shell. I ended up moving them around and finding a more stable spot. Initially, they were all being held up by each other, so if I moved one, they would have all toppled down.