150g Starphire Peninsula Build Thread. SPS and BTA's. Pic Heavy! - Page 3

ajcanale · 11/27/2014, 07:18 PM

Wish I had some pics to provide, but I still don't have a replacement standard lens for my DSLR. Hopefully soon. I know everyone is sick of seeing nothing but macro shots, self included!!!

Anyways, just wanted to mention my experience with the Maxpect Gyre Pump. I'll keep it short and simple. Absolutely amazing. In fact so much so that it has become somewhat problematic. In the two weeks that I have had it I have been constantly battling low alkalinity. I have nearly TRIPPLED the dosing amount of two part. Growth has noticeably increased in most Acro's, especially those I would consider in the lower portion of the tank. Some of my montiporas have suffered due to the dips in alk (as low as 6.5 dKh at times.)

I say with confidence that if the Maxspect Gyre proves to be a durable, long lasting piece of equipment, it will prove to be one of, if not the single greatest value currently in the hobby. It is absolutely destroying the two MP40's + Tunze Wavebox that I was using prior.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Bdial · 11/27/2014, 07:48 PM

Did you take your tunze and mp40s offline?

ajcanale · 11/27/2014, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Bdial

Did you take your tunze and mp40s offline?

Yes.

Bdial · 11/27/2014, 08:10 PM

I just got one and the flow is ridiculous. Im running pulse mode on 40%

ajcanale · 11/27/2014, 08:57 PM

I'm running constant at 60% I think Soooooooo much flow. I was considering putting my Mp40's on a frag tank build that is in the works.... now I just wanna sell them and get another Gyre!

reefmutt · 11/27/2014, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ajcanale

Wish I had some pics to provide, but I still don't have a replacement standard lens for my DSLR. Hopefully soon. I know everyone is sick of seeing nothing but macro shots, self included!!!

Anyways, just wanted to mention my experience with the Maxpect Gyre Pump. I'll keep it short and simple. Absolutely amazing. In fact so much so that it has become somewhat problematic. In the two weeks that I have had it I have been constantly battling low alkalinity. I have nearly TRIPPLED the dosing amount of two part. Growth has noticeably increased in most Acro's, especially those I would consider in the lower portion of the tank. Some of my montiporas have suffered due to the dips in alk (as low as 6.5 dKh at times.)

I say with confidence that if the Maxspect Gyre proves to be a durable, long lasting piece of equipment, it will prove to be one of, if not the single greatest value currently in the hobby. It is absolutely destroying the two MP40's + Tunze Wavebox that I was using prior.

Happy Thanksgiving!

You know.. I never get sick of macro acro.. Love'em. However, you could always just stand back further with the macro..

.... Ok fine I'll wait..
How is the noise with the gyres? I have two and can't wait to instal them on my tank... Soon.

ajcanale · 11/28/2014, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by reefmutt

You know.. I never get sick of macro acro.. Love'em. However, you could always just stand back further with the macro..

.... Ok fine I'll wait..
How is the noise with the gyres? I have two and can't wait to instal them on my tank... Soon.

Mine is almost dead silent until 60%, which you can hear a low hum that gets somewhat louder each notch up. At 100% it is still quieter than 2 MP40's running at or near 100%

Bdial · 11/28/2014, 11:35 AM

I agree 100% but at 100% it moves a ridiculous amount of water. You'd need an 8ft tank.

reefmutt · 11/28/2014, 12:22 PM

Good to know.. I'll have two on a 190. I won't have to turn them up too high..

seeweed · 11/28/2014, 03:53 PM

I love peninsula tanks

ajcanale · 12/07/2014, 02:21 PM

jroovers · 12/07/2014, 06:52 PM

Wow

Corals are fantastic and looks like you are getting amazing growth!

sahin · 12/08/2014, 01:45 PM

Love this tank!

Fantastic update.

ajcanale · 12/11/2014, 06:15 PM

Reef Raft acro's update:

Video mostly shows Wolverine but Frutopia and Avatar can be seen towards the end. Not a whole lot of growth on any but definitely starting to encrust and have colored up very very nicely. Avatar is my favorite for now, Frutopia might eventually become my favorite... as of now its a brilliant lime green with red polyps, and has developed orange tips!

trueblackpercula · 12/12/2014, 06:51 PM

Howpng to you run your white leds?

ajcanale · 12/12/2014, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by trueblackpercula

Howpng to you run your white leds?

I posted screenshots of my radion program on the first page of this thread. I've changed it up a little since then but it's nearly the same.

gdemos · 12/12/2014, 11:10 PM

Very nice acro collection, high end choice pieces and excellent photo skills. Bravo

ajcanale · 12/13/2014, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by gdemos

Very nice acro collection, high end choice pieces and excellent photo skills. Bravo

Thanks for the feedback. I feel like photo skills have been sub par though. For the past couple days I've been researching photography with DSLR's, in particular aperture, ISO, and Shutter Speed. For the first time I've attempted to balance these as I shoot and I feel like there has been a lot of improvement. I'll post some of the results.

ajcanale · 12/13/2014, 02:51 PM

First time I've been able to capture all the colors of Vivid Rainbow Delight

ajcanale · 12/13/2014, 02:52 PM

ajcanale · 12/13/2014, 02:54 PM

reefmutt · 12/13/2014, 04:38 PM

Nice!!
That vivid rainbow and he Hawkins are awesome.

gdemos · 12/13/2014, 09:06 PM

Pocillipora how I adore Ya

EddieC · 12/15/2014, 11:57 AM

Beautiful tank and pictures!

Stancor · 01/11/2015, 05:08 PM

Really Nice tank buddy u have a cool acros collection.

11/27/2014, 07:18 PM	#51
ajcanale Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Memphis 10 Posts: 1,098	Update Wish I had some pics to provide, but I still don't have a replacement standard lens for my DSLR. Hopefully soon. I know everyone is sick of seeing nothing but macro shots, self included!!! Anyways, just wanted to mention my experience with the Maxpect Gyre Pump. I'll keep it short and simple. Absolutely amazing. In fact so much so that it has become somewhat problematic. In the two weeks that I have had it I have been constantly battling low alkalinity. I have nearly TRIPPLED the dosing amount of two part. Growth has noticeably increased in most Acro's, especially those I would consider in the lower portion of the tank. Some of my montiporas have suffered due to the dips in alk (as low as 6.5 dKh at times.) I say with confidence that if the Maxspect Gyre proves to be a durable, long lasting piece of equipment, it will prove to be one of, if not the single greatest value currently in the hobby. It is absolutely destroying the two MP40's + Tunze Wavebox that I was using prior. Happy Thanksgiving! __________________ If the spirit moves ya, let me groove ya Current Tank Info: 150g Starphire Pensinula SPS

11/27/2014, 07:48 PM	#52
Bdial Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Huntington, wv Posts: 675	Did you take your tunze and mp40s offline? __________________ Enthusiasm without knowledge is no good. Haste makes waste. WINTER IS COMING

11/27/2014, 08:10 PM	#54
Bdial Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Huntington, wv Posts: 675	I just got one and the flow is ridiculous. Im running pulse mode on 40% __________________ Enthusiasm without knowledge is no good. Haste makes waste. WINTER IS COMING

11/27/2014, 08:57 PM	#55
ajcanale Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Memphis 10 Posts: 1,098	I'm running constant at 60% I think Soooooooo much flow. I was considering putting my Mp40's on a frag tank build that is in the works.... now I just wanna sell them and get another Gyre! __________________ If the spirit moves ya, let me groove ya Current Tank Info: 150g Starphire Pensinula SPS

11/28/2014, 11:35 AM	#58
Bdial Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Huntington, wv Posts: 675	I agree 100% but at 100% it moves a ridiculous amount of water. You'd need an 8ft tank. __________________ Enthusiasm without knowledge is no good. Haste makes waste. WINTER IS COMING

11/28/2014, 12:22 PM	#59
reefmutt Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Mtl. Canada Posts: 7,824	Good to know.. I'll have two on a 190. I won't have to turn them up too high.. __________________ 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

11/28/2014, 03:53 PM	#60
seeweed Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: new york Posts: 17	I love peninsula tanks

12/07/2014, 02:21 PM	#61
ajcanale Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Memphis 10 Posts: 1,098	New Video __________________ If the spirit moves ya, let me groove ya Current Tank Info: 150g Starphire Pensinula SPS

12/07/2014, 06:52 PM	#62
jroovers Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 1,555	Wow Corals are fantastic and looks like you are getting amazing growth! __________________ 45 Gallon Shallow Aquacultured SPS Reef

12/08/2014, 01:45 PM	#63
sahin Ultimate Reefer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,540	Love this tank! Fantastic update.

12/11/2014, 06:15 PM	#64
ajcanale Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Memphis 10 Posts: 1,098	Reef Raft acro's update: Video mostly shows Wolverine but Frutopia and Avatar can be seen towards the end. Not a whole lot of growth on any but definitely starting to encrust and have colored up very very nicely. Avatar is my favorite for now, Frutopia might eventually become my favorite... as of now its a brilliant lime green with red polyps, and has developed orange tips! __________________ If the spirit moves ya, let me groove ya Current Tank Info: 150g Starphire Pensinula SPS

12/12/2014, 06:51 PM	#65
trueblackpercula Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: STATEN ISLAND Posts: 7,517	Howpng to you run your white leds? __________________ Life is to short to buy frags ! But for FREE I'LL take them ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º> LIVE SAND ITS THE CURE........® Current Tank Info: 120 CUBE Live sand Mitras lx6100hv MRC MR 2 single becket MP40 power head Aquamedic dosing pump using B-ionic

12/12/2014, 11:10 PM	#67
gdemos Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 459	Very nice acro collection, high end choice pieces and excellent photo skills. Bravo

12/13/2014, 02:51 PM	#69
ajcanale Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Memphis 10 Posts: 1,098	First time I've been able to capture all the colors of Vivid Rainbow Delight __________________ If the spirit moves ya, let me groove ya Current Tank Info: 150g Starphire Pensinula SPS

12/13/2014, 02:52 PM	#70
ajcanale Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Memphis 10 Posts: 1,098	__________________ If the spirit moves ya, let me groove ya Current Tank Info: 150g Starphire Pensinula SPS

12/13/2014, 02:54 PM	#71
ajcanale Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Memphis 10 Posts: 1,098	__________________ If the spirit moves ya, let me groove ya Current Tank Info: 150g Starphire Pensinula SPS

12/13/2014, 04:38 PM	#72
reefmutt Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Mtl. Canada Posts: 7,824	Nice!! That vivid rainbow and he Hawkins are awesome. __________________ 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

12/13/2014, 09:06 PM	#73
gdemos Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 459	Pocillipora how I adore Ya

12/15/2014, 11:57 AM	#74
EddieC Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 49	Beautiful tank and pictures!

01/11/2015, 05:08 PM	#75
Stancor Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 10	Really Nice tank buddy u have a cool acros collection.