Flo´s Comeback - Page 15

janci · 01/15/2018, 06:40 AM

Flo, looking good. Just some start up colours and stuff.
New tank with new rock needs its time to mature.
So far, I think it looks great.

One question, what is that coral in the last picture? A sea fan?

FloformAustria · 01/15/2018, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Alfrareef

Never spotted the 3th

Haha Never mind
1x scopas
1x flavescens
1x other xD

Quote:

Originally Posted by janci

Flo, looking good. Just some start up colours and stuff.
New tank with new rock needs its time to mature.
So far, I think it looks great.

One question, what is that coral in the last picture? A sea fan?

Thanks mate!!!
Should be some sort of Pseudopterogorgia or something like that ;-)

Alfrareef · 01/15/2018, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Joke

3rd*

Sorry, it was annoying me!

Solved. Hope u feel better now... ;-)

The Bean · 01/29/2018, 05:10 PM

Disappointing your swapping the PCC's out mate...was hoping someone was going to do great with these as I am about to put hem over my new tank....Hopefully the Orpheks will fair better?

FloformAustria · 01/30/2018, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by The Bean

Disappointing your swapping the PCC's out mate...was hoping someone was going to do great with these as I am about to put hem over my new tank....Hopefully the Orpheks will fair better?

It’s disappointing for me too
But on Saturday my reefing buddies came over for a beer and we all came to the same conclusion => something is missing

Orphek should do way better seeing the spectrum and the possibilities in setting the color

But I will report on the as soon as they arrive

Cheers

reefmutt · 01/30/2018, 07:21 AM

Hey Flo, I missed an update..
Corals do look good.
Coming from t5/mh, it may take some getting used to, no matter what led you use.. it’s just not the same.. not saying better or worse, just not the same..
I am curious to see the orpheks, however..

FloformAustria · 01/30/2018, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by reefmutt

Hey Flo, I missed an update..
Corals do look good.
Coming from t5/mh, it may take some getting used to, no matter what led you use.. it’s just not the same.. not saying better or worse, just not the same..
I am curious to see the orpheks, however..

Thanks Matt!
I think led can surpass T5/mh but they need to be used properly
LEDs with a lot of channels to adjust need to be used with a lot of care! Take the Radion G4 for example... if you adjust them for what your eyes like you will most likely do nothing good to your corals. But using the presets provided by ecotech you will get some great results!!
And coming from the spectrum side the Orphek is really good and I think it’s going to be great!!

T5/mh are easy to use! But them over the tank and finished!! They worked great!

Cheers

The Bean · 01/30/2018, 02:00 PM

Agreed the spectrum is far more controllable and much thicker in the blue end on the Orphek (if that is the holy grail). I can't see much difference in the level of intensity and shimmer etc but as stated the spectrum different.
Power and spread though the PCC faired better for consistency wether that will make a difference as Acro's don't move much!
I am trying the PCC and replacing PS hybrids with 4 no ATI tubes so will be interesting if my growth/ Alk consumption goes up on my mature tank.
Good luck with the Orpheks and please report back.
LED wise I think with their spread and spectrum etc they will be hard to beat.

FloformAustria · 01/30/2018, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Bean

Agreed the spectrum is far more controllable and much thicker in the blue end on the Orphek (if that is the holy grail). I can't see much difference in the level of intensity and shimmer etc but as stated the spectrum different.

Power and spread though the PCC faired better for consistency wether that will make a difference as Acro's don't move much!

I am trying the PCC and replacing PS hybrids with 4 no ATI tubes so will be interesting if my growth/ Alk consumption goes up on my mature tank.

Good luck with the Orpheks and please report back.

LED wise I think with their spread and spectrum etc they will be hard to beat.

Let me know what you think about the pcc!!

I hope my Orphek will arrive soon. I will take some before and after pictures for you guys ;-)

Cheers

Alfrareef · 01/31/2018, 05:40 AM

Hi Flow,
I’ve gone thru that but I’ve chosen to get back to T5.
Colors aren’t so great but coral health and growth it’s great.
Next step could be to replace 2 of the 8 tubes with 2 Led bars but I’m still no convinced that with this configuration the led light can overpass the T5 light.
Waiting for your experience so I can think about returning to Led again...

FloformAustria · 01/31/2018, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Alfrareef

Hi Flow,
I’ve gone thru that but I’ve chosen to get back to T5.
Colors aren’t so great but coral health and growth it’s great.
Next step could be to replace 2 of the 8 tubes with 2 Led bars but I’m still no convinced that with this configuration the led light can overpass the T5 light.
Waiting for your experience so I can think about returning to Led again...

I will report in my findings

Don’t get me wrong under the pcc the corals are looking healthy but for me there is something missing and running those lights at 100/100 blue channel to white channel is way to yellow for me!!

Cheers

Rakie · 02/14/2018, 04:23 PM

Green is just part of the tanks life cycle. The ugly beginning lifecycle. Don't worry, it'll turn into some other monstrosity eventually and you'll wish it was just some green on the grass.

Stupid hobby lol

FloformAustria · 02/21/2018, 02:20 PM

Hey guys!

Finally my new Orphek led lights arrived and I had a chance to finish my Triton style sump!!

First of all the pictures

Triton Sump with the light

Tank is getting a groove on after nearly two months of triton method
Now the light change gave the corals another task to adept, but I think it’s working!!
Really love the new lights and the corals seem to like it too

But I really need more corals!!! So empty

Cheers

FloformAustria · 02/21/2018, 02:21 PM

Blue

Forgot some

reefmutt · 02/21/2018, 05:59 PM

Cool Flo!
That’s seriously blue!
So far so good. Corals are looking happy.

markalot · 02/21/2018, 07:26 PM

Wow,

at least the pictures make it look a lot better! Keep on keeping on! Hopefully no more bumps in the road Flo.

FloformAustria · 02/22/2018, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reefmutt

Cool Flo!
That’s seriously blue!
So far so good. Corals are looking happy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by markalot

Wow,

at least the pictures make it look a lot better! Keep on keeping on! Hopefully no more bumps in the road Flo.

Thanks guys!!
Yes hope the corals are going to look even better!!

Cheers

martinphillip03 · 02/26/2018, 05:35 PM

I'm liking your comeback! Keep it up

Marty

FloformAustria · 02/28/2018, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by martinphillip03

I'm liking your comeback! Keep it up

Marty

Thanks Marty!

Here is a little macro I took last night

Wrangy · 02/28/2018, 09:17 PM

Yaayyy new pics

Tank is coming along nicely Flo and things are definitely looking happy

janci · 02/28/2018, 09:47 PM

In general, sequels are less impressive as the primary edition, but this seems to be an exception on the case.
Slowly getting there, Florian. Nice!!

reefmutt · 03/01/2018, 06:56 PM

Saw that already on Instagram..
more!!

FloformAustria · 03/03/2018, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wrangy

Yaayyy new pics

Tank is coming along nicely Flo and things are definitely looking happy

Thanks mate!
Yes the tank is looking better and corals seem to be happy!!

How are you doing? Need to check your thread xD

Cheers

FloformAustria · 03/03/2018, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reefmutt

Saw that already on Instagram..
more!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by janci

In general, sequels are less impressive as the primary edition, but this seems to be an exception on the case.
Slowly getting there, Florian. Nice!!

Thanks guys!
Will post some more macro shots tomorrow ;-)

Cheers

FloformAustria · 03/11/2018, 10:19 AM

Hey guys!

Here some acro top down shots from yesterday just before I trashed my macro lens today ....

I really love the look of those corals and I am very pleased with the combination Of Orphek and Triton!!

The color change is really visible and the blue light phases are killing it

Hope you guys enjoy it

Flo

01/30/2018, 07:21 AM	#356
reefmutt Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Mtl. Canada Posts: 7,824	Hey Flo, I missed an update.. Corals do look good. Coming from t5/mh, it may take some getting used to, no matter what led you use.. it’s just not the same.. not saying better or worse, just not the same.. I am curious to see the orpheks, however.. __________________ Matt. Current Tank Info: 53x32.5x26 190g dt 60g of sumps 3 tank-100 gal frag system 6xAI prime 8xt5. 4x maxspect gyre. Skimz Dual internal sicce pump skimmer Deltec PF601s ca rx+Kalk stirrer

02/21/2018, 02:20 PM	#363
FloformAustria Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Vienna, AUT Posts: 1,351	Hey guys! Finally my new Orphek led lights arrived and I had a chance to finish my Triton style sump!! First of all the pictures Triton Sump with the light Tank is getting a groove on after nearly two months of triton method Now the light change gave the corals another task to adept, but I think it’s working!! Really love the new lights and the corals seem to like it too But I really need more corals!!! So empty Cheers __________________ Flo from Austria ^Austrian Reef Club^ "Founding Member of CCC - The cool couch club of SPS keeping" - Biggles Current Tank Info: The Austrian Dropoff Tank

02/21/2018, 02:21 PM	#364
FloformAustria Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Vienna, AUT Posts: 1,351	Blue Forgot some __________________ Flo from Austria ^Austrian Reef Club^ "Founding Member of CCC - The cool couch club of SPS keeping" - Biggles Current Tank Info: The Austrian Dropoff Tank

02/21/2018, 05:59 PM	#365
reefmutt Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Mtl. Canada Posts: 7,824	Cool Flo! That’s seriously blue! So far so good. Corals are looking happy. __________________ Matt. Current Tank Info: 53x32.5x26 190g dt 60g of sumps 3 tank-100 gal frag system 6xAI prime 8xt5. 4x maxspect gyre. Skimz Dual internal sicce pump skimmer Deltec PF601s ca rx+Kalk stirrer

02/21/2018, 07:26 PM	#366
markalot ... Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 3,806 Blog Entries: 3	Wow, at least the pictures make it look a lot better! Keep on keeping on! Hopefully no more bumps in the road Flo. __________________ -- Mark 150G (72x18x27) \| 35G sump \| SRO-XP2000INT Skimmer \| ATI SunPower T5 / NanoBox LED hybrid 60" x 4 + 8 NanoBox v3.1 arrays

01/15/2018, 06:40 AM	#351
janci Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: UAE - Dubai Posts: 167	Flo, looking good. Just some start up colours and stuff. New tank with new rock needs its time to mature. So far, I think it looks great. One question, what is that coral in the last picture? A sea fan?

01/29/2018, 05:10 PM	#354
The Bean Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 84	Disappointing your swapping the PCC's out mate...was hoping someone was going to do great with these as I am about to put hem over my new tank....Hopefully the Orpheks will fair better?

01/30/2018, 02:00 PM	#358
The Bean Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 84	Agreed the spectrum is far more controllable and much thicker in the blue end on the Orphek (if that is the holy grail). I can't see much difference in the level of intensity and shimmer etc but as stated the spectrum different. Power and spread though the PCC faired better for consistency wether that will make a difference as Acro's don't move much! I am trying the PCC and replacing PS hybrids with 4 no ATI tubes so will be interesting if my growth/ Alk consumption goes up on my mature tank. Good luck with the Orpheks and please report back. LED wise I think with their spread and spectrum etc they will be hard to beat.

01/31/2018, 05:40 AM	#360
Alfrareef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Portugal Posts: 405	Hi Flow, I’ve gone thru that but I’ve chosen to get back to T5. Colors aren’t so great but coral health and growth it’s great. Next step could be to replace 2 of the 8 tubes with 2 Led bars but I’m still no convinced that with this configuration the led light can overpass the T5 light. Waiting for your experience so I can think about returning to Led again...

02/14/2018, 04:23 PM	#362
Rakie In Memoriam Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 3,059	Green is just part of the tanks life cycle. The ugly beginning lifecycle. Don't worry, it'll turn into some other monstrosity eventually and you'll wish it was just some green on the grass. Stupid hobby lol

02/26/2018, 05:35 PM	#368
martinphillip03 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Posts: 1,300	I'm liking your comeback! Keep it up Marty

02/28/2018, 09:17 PM	#370
Wrangy Acrotrooper Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Australia Posts: 1,614	Yaayyy new pics Tank is coming along nicely Flo and things are definitely looking happy __________________ Dom Courtesy of Nils: "you are welcome to your nem / flub tank because we need people like you to balance the sick ( sick in the head SPS OCD ) speaking for myself here!!"

02/28/2018, 09:47 PM	#371
janci Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: UAE - Dubai Posts: 167	In general, sequels are less impressive as the primary edition, but this seems to be an exception on the case. Slowly getting there, Florian. Nice!!

03/01/2018, 06:56 PM	#372
reefmutt Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Mtl. Canada Posts: 7,824	Saw that already on Instagram.. more!! __________________ Matt. Current Tank Info: 53x32.5x26 190g dt 60g of sumps 3 tank-100 gal frag system 6xAI prime 8xt5. 4x maxspect gyre. Skimz Dual internal sicce pump skimmer Deltec PF601s ca rx+Kalk stirrer

03/11/2018, 10:19 AM	#375
FloformAustria Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Vienna, AUT Posts: 1,351	Hey guys! Here some acro top down shots from yesterday just before I trashed my macro lens today .... I really love the look of those corals and I am very pleased with the combination Of Orphek and Triton!! The color change is really visible and the blue light phases are killing it Hope you guys enjoy it Flo __________________ Flo from Austria ^Austrian Reef Club^ "Founding Member of CCC - The cool couch club of SPS keeping" - Biggles Current Tank Info: The Austrian Dropoff Tank