The Poor Man's "Elos" SPS Build. :) - Page 10

melev · 07/24/2008, 11:29 PM

I do, but for some reason I like #3 better!

Todd March · 07/24/2008, 11:32 PM

Yeah, Chris, the last one takes the prize, you're right, gotta dig that one...

That new one does show some great potential--was the color there when you bought it...?

moo0o · 07/24/2008, 11:40 PM

whats that last one, its pretty =)

moo0o · 07/24/2008, 11:42 PM

tyree phonape rainbow acro;

is that what it is? haha

ROBZ · 07/25/2008, 07:01 AM

thats the EA LE limonade

ROBZ · 07/25/2008, 07:04 AM

ah i forgot awesome shots as usual Chris, so are you posting a FTS

or what!!!

Leishman · 07/25/2008, 07:22 AM

Mini preview.......

ROBZ · 07/25/2008, 07:38 AM

LOL thats awesome!!! Chris is going to kill you for the low res photo LOL see you guys tomorrow!!!

Leishman · 07/25/2008, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ROBZ
LOL thats awesome!!! Chris is going to kill you for the low res photo LOL see you guys tomorrow!!!

It's the one he sent us from his iPhone.

See you in the morning, bring tubs if you have spare ones (to hold the corals)

ROBZ · 07/25/2008, 07:52 AM

sounds good Rik!!!

Joe Kelley · 07/25/2008, 09:03 AM

I love your tank and corals Chris, excellent job!
That hulk is a beauty!
Joe

ROBZ · 07/25/2008, 09:04 AM

Hey Joe!!! did yo finally got your set-up going?

Robie

Joe Kelley · 07/25/2008, 09:05 AM

Robie, I'm still in the planning stages and deciding what I can do. I might need to keep it simple as I might move in the next year. Thanks for asking bro!

joe

stunreefer · 07/25/2008, 11:27 AM

WOW! Great shots.....all those acros look fantastic!

Holy spit Chris, this ones outta control!

Im diggin' this one too - was it a maricultured piece?

melev · 07/25/2008, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by stunreefer
Im diggin' this one too - was it a maricultured piece?

Back off, I saw it first!

PnoyReefeR · 07/25/2008, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by stunreefer
WOW! Great shots.....all those acros look fantastic!

Holy spit Chris, this ones outta control!

Im diggin' this one too - was it a maricultured piece?

I agree Chris u got some really sweet eye candies in your tank

143gadgets · 07/25/2008, 07:17 PM

LOL!!!! Thanks everyone!

The Austera is a maricultured piece.

Robbie & Rik - I'll see you two in the morning.

I also picked up a new skimmer.

DELTEC AP701!!!!

ROBZ · 07/25/2008, 07:39 PM

don't forget the photo box!!!

SunnyX · 07/25/2008, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 143gadgets
LOL!!!! Thanks everyone!

The Austera is a maricultured piece.

Robbie & Rik - I'll see you two in the morning.

I also picked up a new skimmer.

DELTEC AP701!!!!

Great choice of a skimmer.

now, wheres the FTS shot with sand!!!

And no iphone pics either.

Zoom · 07/25/2008, 08:17 PM

SAND...... Oooooo .. NO NO SAND again ............

Nice tank and Pictures .

143gadgets · 07/25/2008, 10:10 PM

Robbie - I won't.

Sonny - LOL!!! FTS coming soon....

Steve - LOL!!! Sorry man. I had to go to the dark side.

Todd March · 07/25/2008, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SunnyX
Great choice of a skimmer.

Ahhhh, the Deltec force is strong with this thread...!

While I am a cone head, Chris, my reef too is Eheim 1260 powered--dos Deutsch homeland does give us da good pumps...!

Todd March · 07/25/2008, 10:42 PM

Hey Chris, it's a crappy phone pic, but here is a shot of my new tank and Elos inspired stand, with the ATI 10 bulb Powermodule over it (WAY over it!)... The tank's depth does NOT show in this pic, and don't get me started on how they screwed up the overflow box big time, but anyway here it is...

Jessy. · 07/25/2008, 11:09 PM

what kind of putty is that and where do you get it?

ybenormal · 07/26/2008, 12:17 AM

It's actually Timbermate water-based grain filler and wood putty I found at Woodcraft. Chris wanted a smooth finish with no grain pattern showing so I mixed this with enough water to make it very thin, applied a liberal coat and sanded it smooth. The stuff really stinks until it cures but it works great.

The tank is looking great Chris. I may have to make another trip downtown to check it out in person again soon!

07/24/2008, 11:32 PM	#227
Todd March Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 4,085	Yeah, Chris, the last one takes the prize, you're right, gotta dig that one... That new one does show some great potential--was the color there when you bought it...? __________________ My hobby? I glue animals to rocks... Current Tank Info: Rimless Starfire 85g SPS (36" x 26" x 21"): ATI Powermodule 10 x 39W, ATB Small Cone, RK2, Vortech MP40W, 6025 Stream modded, MAG 9.5 return, Balling

07/24/2008, 11:42 PM	#229
moo0o Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SJ,CA Posts: 1,896	tyree phonape rainbow acro; is that what it is? haha Last edited by moo0o; 07/24/2008 at 11:57 PM.

07/25/2008, 07:22 AM	#232
Leishman Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: MD but - Born & raised in Halifax England Posts: 976	Mini preview....... __________________ "To our wifes and sweethearts, may they never meet" Current Tank Info: 36"x36"x24" AGE

07/25/2008, 07:38 AM	#233
ROBZ Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 631	LOL thats awesome!!! Chris is going to kill you for the low res photo LOL see you guys tomorrow!!! __________________ Robie October 2003 TOTM "Beauty really is in the eye of the beholder"...

07/25/2008, 07:52 AM	#235
ROBZ Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 631	sounds good Rik!!! __________________ Robie October 2003 TOTM "Beauty really is in the eye of the beholder"...

07/24/2008, 11:29 PM	#226
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,658	I do, but for some reason I like #3 better!

07/24/2008, 11:40 PM	#228
moo0o Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SJ,CA Posts: 1,896	whats that last one, its pretty =)

07/25/2008, 07:01 AM	#230
ROBZ Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 631	thats the EA LE limonade

07/25/2008, 07:04 AM	#231
ROBZ Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 631	ah i forgot awesome shots as usual Chris, so are you posting a FTS or what!!!

07/25/2008, 09:03 AM	#236
Joe Kelley Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Hollywood, CA Posts: 721	I love your tank and corals Chris, excellent job! That hulk is a beauty! Joe

07/25/2008, 09:04 AM	#237
ROBZ Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 631	Hey Joe!!! did yo finally got your set-up going? Robie __________________ Robie October 2003 TOTM "Beauty really is in the eye of the beholder"...

07/25/2008, 09:05 AM	#238
Joe Kelley Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Hollywood, CA Posts: 721	Robie, I'm still in the planning stages and deciding what I can do. I might need to keep it simple as I might move in the next year. Thanks for asking bro! joe

07/25/2008, 11:27 AM	#239
stunreefer Reef Hugger Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Submerged Posts: 3,440	WOW! Great shots.....all those acros look fantastic! Holy spit Chris, this ones outta control! Im diggin' this one too - was it a maricultured piece?

07/25/2008, 07:17 PM	#242
143gadgets Moved On Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,305	LOL!!!! Thanks everyone! The Austera is a maricultured piece. Robbie & Rik - I'll see you two in the morning. I also picked up a new skimmer. DELTEC AP701!!!!

07/25/2008, 07:39 PM	#243
ROBZ Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 631	don't forget the photo box!!! __________________ Robie October 2003 TOTM "Beauty really is in the eye of the beholder"...

07/25/2008, 08:17 PM	#245
Zoom Premium Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: S.N.J Posts: 6,535	SAND...... Oooooo .. NO NO SAND again ............ Nice tank and Pictures .

07/25/2008, 10:10 PM	#246
143gadgets Moved On Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,305	Robbie - I won't. Sonny - LOL!!! FTS coming soon.... Steve - LOL!!! Sorry man. I had to go to the dark side.

07/25/2008, 10:42 PM	#248
Todd March Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 4,085	Hey Chris, it's a crappy phone pic, but here is a shot of my new tank and Elos inspired stand, with the ATI 10 bulb Powermodule over it (WAY over it!)... The tank's depth does NOT show in this pic, and don't get me started on how they screwed up the overflow box big time, but anyway here it is...

07/25/2008, 11:09 PM	#249
Jessy. Moved On Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 620	what kind of putty is that and where do you get it?

07/26/2008, 12:17 AM	#250
ybenormal Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 219	It's actually Timbermate water-based grain filler and wood putty I found at Woodcraft. Chris wanted a smooth finish with no grain pattern showing so I mixed this with enough water to make it very thin, applied a liberal coat and sanded it smooth. The stuff really stinks until it cures but it works great. The tank is looking great Chris. I may have to make another trip downtown to check it out in person again soon!