HAHA make that two ppl harrassing you on two forums! I bet those photos are from a wholesalers tank...jk FTS or it didn't happen.

I just added a reefbrite XHO blue to my tek fixture and I am wondering why I didnt do it a long time ago. Its amazing to say the least. It was a bit easier to mount to the tek then I imagine it would be for an ATI PM good luck with the DIY. I expect more "porn" before the new year. (Also tapping foot impatiently)

where did u find that plate coral at i want/need it

It's this one
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/n...eUps19of29.jpg

Under pure reefbrite LEDs.

Reefbrite is photoshop for your reef.

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Hookup, I'd love to see a FTS. Still, by far one of my favorite tanks on RC. I can't wait to see how it's progressing!

Nice tank, I really like what you did with the overflows. After reading the thread last night i felt like tearing my centre overflow apart and trying something like that. But wow, thats a lot of work. But i admit, it looks sweet.

@doork, thanks so much for that complement. There are so many amazing systems on RC that I cannot even hold a candle to.

@TheCodFather; it was a lot of work, but I am very happy with the final result. It really did exceed my own expectations. I have to tweak the return line with some epoxy, and finish gluing the overflow strainers into place... A few other minor things need to be done as well, but all in all it's pretty complete. Just waiting on the growth.

I had every intention of doing some FTS's tonight. I even had the camera out and everything. But by the time it was dark enough outside I was distracted by a movie that my wife put on and now it's late and i'm turning in.

FTS incoming soon... ive added a few corals and many have grown since the last FTS.

--double post--

Look forward to a new FTS.

some FTS as requested. Sorry for the rushed quality. Not my best work...

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/n...es111230-1.jpg

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Very nice - and well worth the (long) wait. :)

It's a gorgeous tank, clean lines and a very sleek minimalist look.

Congrats

If you don't mind me asking....how much does it cost on your power bill per month to operate this system?

I've got a large in-ground pool with a 2hp filtration motor. My power bill increases by around $175 during the summer months.

I'm considering a tank of similiar size and flow to yours, but not sure I want to take on this type of responsibility that will be added to the power bill, especially when combined with my pool electrical consumption during summer months.

Costs about the same as the pool. Give or take. The closed loop and return pump are what sucks the power. Almost 1Kw just on those three pumps! I'm looking for DC pumps that are reasonably priced, but as of yet the only candidates are 2000 each!

Lighting is not the cost, nor is heat. It's pumps. All of them. From salt mixing pumps to the return pumps to the various korillias I have in the sump, to the closed loops. It's expensive.

If I shut this down, it'll be because of cost... But I'll nevEr shut it down. I love it.

I figure it cost me about $4000/year in bulbs, salt, hydro, chemicals, etc to run this tank.

WOW!

What a gorgeous tank, I also love that macro shots, and the anthias are beautiful.

Thank you very much for the complements. I'm very happy so far... I can tell you I thought the fun was the setup... but the real fun is keeping this running... so many little issues and challenges to track.... always something new.

Thank you very much.

any updates?

Updates? Ok... how about some photos...
Here is a long awaited update. I'm not happy with the tank... but might as well get some photos posted during the snow storm.


Dining room side
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http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/...ps089ea392.jpg

http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/...ps507e30aa.jpg

http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0b8f179a.jpg

Family Room Size CROP
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http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0416bfbe.jpg

http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5b891860.jpg

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Looks sweet!!! Love the yellow belly Hippo alot ...

Thanks... i also really really like him in the tank..

next on the list are CBB and a true Hawaiian Flame Angel. ;)

Tank looks good to me and glad to see you back posting. Why are you unhappy with the tank? Did something happen to explain the time between posts?

Good job, i hope you you'll get what you want to see.

There have been a few set-backs for sure...

I have considered selling it and being done with it many times... even went so far as to see if another fish-tank loving person wanted to buy my house as its all build in and could just be done with it..

in the end, each time, my wife and i agree to not do that as we do really like it...


I'm on a quest to lower my power-consumption of the system. I have two CL pumps to change out and one return pump that should drop my consumption in 1/2. I'm also going to switch to LED's for further savings.

In terms of issues, the most recent one would be the ALK at about 4.5DKH (verified by Hanna Digital and Salifert kits)... The root-cause was a disconnected dosing line behind the sump.


I really am trying to make a hard run at keeping things running more smoothly.... and its been going week for a few weeks now. Just got to keep it up for the next 10years or so. haha

have you ck out the waveline dc 10000, 10000 lph at 85watts, im running the dc5000 on my 120, great pump so far, no issues other than wrong gasket, if running externial., beautiful tank by the way, youve put way too much time and effort in it to shut it down.

Thank you Bmullikin1; and thanks for the tip on the waveline. Unfortunately, 10000LPH is only about 2200GPH. Two of them at best would run at about 4500gph, about 2000gph lower than I want/need. I need a powerful DC pump. The Blue Echo pumps have the flow I need, but the initial investment is quite high... very high.

Unfortunately I have to wait for DC prices to drop or keep saving pennies.

Wow! I just read through your entire build thread. It's shockingly very similar to my own. So obviously I must say you've done some great things... I haven't received my electric bill yet but you are scaring me. Where did you get your spaflex? I need to buy some soon. If ever you have a reefer open house, I'd love to come steal some ideas of off you.