The Poor Man's "Elos" SPS Build. :) - Page 40

hoodrat · 05/12/2009, 07:48 AM

Any new pics of the tank yet? Waiting on ordering new bulbs to see how yours looks. We really like the look you had before would like to see how close to it ya got with t5's. Your tank is amazing thanks mike

reefsahoy · 05/12/2009, 08:15 AM

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Originally posted by 143gadgets
Reefried- Thanks!! Glad to have u here. I hope to have some pics soon.

Reefshoy- I guess it would depend on how many PBs u use. They shimmer but are pretty focused in terms of spread. What size tank do u have?

chris, thanks to you and sunnyx, I'm ordering a custom built 48x24x20h 3 sided starfire rimless with a glass=hole overflow so i can save real estate for corals. i'm considering all t5's (that's what i'm using now) or going halides but i'd use 2x150watts and 2x54 t5's. haven't comitted to the lights yet. i also ordered a oceanic tech stand for it and that should come in today. as far as main equipment goes i have,
1. a pair of tunze 6100's with controller and 2 korellias 4's (will upgrade that later)
2. bubble king mini 200 skimmer
3. ca reactor
4. home made kalkreactor
5. home made ato
6. aquadoser 3 channel
7. 30 gal sump
8. ro 6 stage
9 deciding between aTI 8x54, aquatinics 7x54, aquamedic 2x150w+2x54t5's, or giesmann 2x150+2x54w t5's. i am leaning towards all t5's cause i love the colors that t5's bring.

this is the danger of reading RC when you already have a tank! damn you and sunny! i told my wife it's your's and sunnyx fault! I will be starting a thread when i begin setting up the tank. Mabye we'll be considered the three amigos or three stooges on RC! lol

reefsahoy · 05/12/2009, 08:17 AM

oops double post!

reefsahoy · 05/13/2009, 04:07 PM

chris, how do you like the t5's vs the halides? comments good or bad.
thanks

broke1 · 05/13/2009, 06:38 PM

This thread actually had me order almost the exact same tank although I went with 20" tall. I'm curious how you like the T5s also. I have an 8 bulb on Icecap 660s waiting to go on the tank when it finally shows up.

143gadgets · 05/13/2009, 08:49 PM

rhop - Thanks bro!

Hoodrat - No pics yet. The look is definitely different than the T5s. I am hoping to get the same or better colors than before.

Reefsahoy - Sounds awesome! Looks like your off to a good start. I'm really tempted to get a bubble king. Any particular reason for the Tunzes? Why not 6105s or vortechs? I look forward to seeing the progression. Who did u order the tank thru?
In regards to the MH vs T5, its to early to tell. Things are just now starting to adjust to them. Only time will tell. Sorry I couldnt give u definite answer. I just don't feel comfortable recommending them yet.

Broke - Congrats on the tank! Check out what I wrote above.

CeeGee · 05/13/2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally posted by 143gadgets
I'm really tempted to get a bubble king.

If the ATB is working well for you why get the Bubble King? I just wish I could afford 1 decent skimmer!

143gadgets · 05/13/2009, 10:19 PM

Nothing against the ATB, but I was just expecting better in terms of construction. If I get some extra cash i am definitely gonna get he BK just to see what i am missing. If I'm paying around the same price, why not get the best possible.

reefsahoy · 05/14/2009, 05:27 AM

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Originally posted by 143gadgets
rhop - Thanks bro!

Hoodrat - No pics yet. The look is definitely different than the T5s. I am hoping to get the same or better colors than before.

Reefsahoy - Sounds awesome! Looks like your off to a good start. I'm really tempted to get a bubble king. Any particular reason for the Tunzes? Why not 6105s or vortechs? I look forward to seeing the progression. Who did u order the tank thru?
In regards to the MH vs T5, its to early to tell. Things are just now starting to adjust to them. Only time will tell. Sorry I couldnt give u definite answer. I just don't feel comfortable recommending them yet.

Broke - Congrats on the tank! Check out what I wrote above.

I love the bubble king! best damn thing i ever bought for the tank. the tunzes i already have in my current tank. I ordering the tank thru a local builder. I went to see the quality of his work and it's impressive to say the least. Right now i have a tek fixture 6x54 on a standard 90 gal and the colors are pretty nice. I've never had halides but like everyone else, like the shimmer but don't want to deal with heat and chillers so debating if it's worth changing or just staying put. I'm really leaning to the t5's though. i like the sleek look above the tank, cool running fixture and the colors of the corals that they produce. I may incorporate some bright LEDs and when using the morning and evening t5s turn on the LEDS for some shimmer.

I will order the tank on fri and i believe it will take 3 weeks to build.

143gadgets · 05/14/2009, 03:24 PM

Took a vid of my sump. Running the skimmer a little wetter than normal. Looking good though.

mjstover · 05/14/2009, 05:09 PM

Hey Chris, my name is Mike. I have been following your thread from the start. amazing system you have going. I saw that you were talking about going to jason's and talking about the Grinch and aquaman. I also go to jasons around once a month " I think we are talking about the same person in MD". You said you lost yours? I am been nursing both of mine for about 3 months now and i cant seem to get any improvment or growth. they are still hanging on but man they looked so nice in jasons tank! I think he is also having issues with both of them now too. what do you think happend to yours?

Ian · 05/14/2009, 05:36 PM

My grinch and aquaman seem fine, they just don't grow

scaryperson27 · 05/14/2009, 11:18 PM

The sock on the skimmer doesn't look like it is necessary. I love your setup though!!

Leishman · 05/15/2009, 08:20 PM

my grinch is taking off now but I've had it quite a while, i got the 1st frag he cut.

143gadgets · 05/16/2009, 09:42 AM

Mjstover - Thanks!!! We are definitely talking about the same person. I have no clue what happened to mine. they were doing fine at first and then just started to recede. I lost them both.

Ian - At east u still have them. I really miss them both. I need to get them again.

Scary - Thanks! The skimmer was producing some micro bubbles that were getting into the tank. It was very annoying so that is there temporarily. I'll take it off soon. Just wanna make sure the skimmer is completely broken in.

Rik - Glad urs is doing good. Its a pretty sweet piece.

scaryperson27 · 05/17/2009, 11:24 PM

Ahhh, you know I thought of that after I had already posted. Are you getting a ton of skimate production?

You're narrowing in on a thread split! congrats!

Keep up the great work! My eyes are enjoying it.

143gadgets · 05/18/2009, 07:15 PM

Scary - The skimmer is doing a fantastic job. I actually lowered the level inside the skimmer yesterday to get a little bit drier.

scaryperson27 · 05/18/2009, 07:20 PM

Wow, I hope my Octopus DNW-150 can do something similar.

143gadgets · 05/18/2009, 09:24 PM

Which one is that? Do they make a cone design? Gotta link?

CeeGee · 05/19/2009, 06:11 AM

I will have an update later today Chris.

143gadgets · 05/19/2009, 11:18 PM

CeeGee - That's cool! Looking forward to it.

CeeGee · 05/20/2009, 12:47 AM

Check it!

Hope this isn't against the rules directing you to my new thread. I am very excited!

Hopefully you remember my video I sent you. If so take a look at my new signature

Now to get everything else straightened out and get some color and growth going.

143gadgets · 05/20/2009, 01:41 PM

CeeGee - Looks nice! Can't wait to see it up and running. Your on the right track bro. Congrats on the win against the algae. I look forward to the next vid u send.

CeeGee · 05/20/2009, 01:55 PM

I look forward to getting my tank into shape. My corals are still not looking well although everything checks out and is pretty stable. Enough about me though this is your thread! I just thought you might like to see the new skimmer.

JohnL · 05/20/2009, 01:55 PM

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05/12/2009, 07:48 AM	#976
hoodrat Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Aurora Posts: 428	Any new pics of the tank yet? Waiting on ordering new bulbs to see how yours looks. We really like the look you had before would like to see how close to it ya got with t5's. Your tank is amazing thanks mike __________________ Back down to just a frag tank to watch stuff grow and grow and grow. Mike Current Tank Info: 150 gallon rubbermaid half display half frag tank

05/13/2009, 06:38 PM	#980
broke1 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: IL Posts: 1,721	This thread actually had me order almost the exact same tank although I went with 20" tall. I'm curious how you like the T5s also. I have an 8 bulb on Icecap 660s waiting to go on the tank when it finally shows up. __________________ Removed. Current Tank Info: Too big, yet too small

05/15/2009, 08:20 PM	#989
Leishman Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: MD but - Born & raised in Halifax England Posts: 1,015	my grinch is taking off now but I've had it quite a while, i got the 1st frag he cut. __________________ "To our wifes and sweethearts, may they never meet" Current Tank Info: Shallow 80g SPS

05/19/2009, 06:11 AM	#995
CeeGee Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: TN Posts: 3,272	I will have an update later today Chris. __________________ My algae WAS special. Current Tank Info: 75 gallon display, 40 gallon breeder sump, RLSS R6i, ATI Powermodule, Apex, Ecotech MP40's

05/20/2009, 12:47 AM	#997
CeeGee Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: TN Posts: 3,272	Check it! Hope this isn't against the rules directing you to my new thread. I am very excited! Hopefully you remember my video I sent you. If so take a look at my new signature Now to get everything else straightened out and get some color and growth going. __________________ My algae WAS special. Current Tank Info: 75 gallon display, 40 gallon breeder sump, RLSS R6i, ATI Powermodule, Apex, Ecotech MP40's

05/12/2009, 08:17 AM	#978
reefsahoy I can see thru you! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Milky Way Galaxy 3rd planet from the sun, in a country called USA! Posts: 2,685	oops double post!

05/13/2009, 04:07 PM	#979
reefsahoy I can see thru you! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Milky Way Galaxy 3rd planet from the sun, in a country called USA! Posts: 2,685	chris, how do you like the t5's vs the halides? comments good or bad. thanks

05/13/2009, 08:49 PM	#981
143gadgets Moved On Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,151	rhop - Thanks bro! Hoodrat - No pics yet. The look is definitely different than the T5s. I am hoping to get the same or better colors than before. Reefsahoy - Sounds awesome! Looks like your off to a good start. I'm really tempted to get a bubble king. Any particular reason for the Tunzes? Why not 6105s or vortechs? I look forward to seeing the progression. Who did u order the tank thru? In regards to the MH vs T5, its to early to tell. Things are just now starting to adjust to them. Only time will tell. Sorry I couldnt give u definite answer. I just don't feel comfortable recommending them yet. Broke - Congrats on the tank! Check out what I wrote above.

05/13/2009, 10:19 PM	#983
143gadgets Moved On Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,151	Nothing against the ATB, but I was just expecting better in terms of construction. If I get some extra cash i am definitely gonna get he BK just to see what i am missing. If I'm paying around the same price, why not get the best possible.

05/14/2009, 03:24 PM	#985
143gadgets Moved On Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,151	Took a vid of my sump. Running the skimmer a little wetter than normal. Looking good though.

05/14/2009, 05:09 PM	#986
mjstover mjstover Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: York, PA Posts: 226	Hey Chris, my name is Mike. I have been following your thread from the start. amazing system you have going. I saw that you were talking about going to jason's and talking about the Grinch and aquaman. I also go to jasons around once a month " I think we are talking about the same person in MD". You said you lost yours? I am been nursing both of mine for about 3 months now and i cant seem to get any improvment or growth. they are still hanging on but man they looked so nice in jasons tank! I think he is also having issues with both of them now too. what do you think happend to yours?

05/14/2009, 05:36 PM	#987
Ian I <3 Corals! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Santa Barbara, Ca Posts: 4,555	My grinch and aquaman seem fine, they just don't grow

05/14/2009, 11:18 PM	#988
scaryperson27 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cape Coral, F.L. Posts: 2,106	The sock on the skimmer doesn't look like it is necessary. I love your setup though!!

05/16/2009, 09:42 AM	#990
143gadgets Moved On Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,151	Mjstover - Thanks!!! We are definitely talking about the same person. I have no clue what happened to mine. they were doing fine at first and then just started to recede. I lost them both. Ian - At east u still have them. I really miss them both. I need to get them again. Scary - Thanks! The skimmer was producing some micro bubbles that were getting into the tank. It was very annoying so that is there temporarily. I'll take it off soon. Just wanna make sure the skimmer is completely broken in. Rik - Glad urs is doing good. Its a pretty sweet piece.

05/17/2009, 11:24 PM	#991
scaryperson27 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cape Coral, F.L. Posts: 2,106	Ahhh, you know I thought of that after I had already posted. Are you getting a ton of skimate production? You're narrowing in on a thread split! congrats! Keep up the great work! My eyes are enjoying it.

05/18/2009, 07:15 PM	#992
143gadgets Moved On Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,151	Scary - The skimmer is doing a fantastic job. I actually lowered the level inside the skimmer yesterday to get a little bit drier.

05/18/2009, 07:20 PM	#993
scaryperson27 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cape Coral, F.L. Posts: 2,106	Wow, I hope my Octopus DNW-150 can do something similar.

05/18/2009, 09:24 PM	#994
143gadgets Moved On Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,151	Which one is that? Do they make a cone design? Gotta link?

05/19/2009, 11:18 PM	#996
143gadgets Moved On Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,151	CeeGee - That's cool! Looking forward to it.

05/20/2009, 01:41 PM	#998
143gadgets Moved On Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,151	CeeGee - Looks nice! Can't wait to see it up and running. Your on the right track bro. Congrats on the win against the algae. I look forward to the next vid u send.

05/20/2009, 01:55 PM	#999
CeeGee Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: TN Posts: 3,272	I look forward to getting my tank into shape. My corals are still not looking well although everything checks out and is pretty stable. Enough about me though this is your thread! I just thought you might like to see the new skimmer. __________________ My algae WAS special. Current Tank Info: 75 gallon display, 40 gallon breeder sump, RLSS R6i, ATI Powermodule, Apex, Ecotech MP40's

05/20/2009, 01:55 PM	#1000
JohnL RC Staff Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 14,431	This thread was automatically split due to performance issues. You can find the rest of the thread here: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1641120