lockrookies 180g custom build

[lockrookie]

So..... This is what's newish.. Built part A of my 2 part hood which makes me happy will try to snap a pic or two in a bit.. Mounted light on said hood. Even more spiffy. Tested everything last night... Good to go...and today it agent down hill.

Woke up to the t5s all fired up ready to go so I waited until 10 for the halides to fire. And they didnt. For some reason my apex isn't keeping good time. So I have to look into why its doing that but I fired them up manually all was well with the world. Until 6:00 tonight the halides shut off. It seems to be o reheating the water... Bugger so now I have to figure out a plan to cool the water without the use of a chiller and keep it below 82. Let the thoughts begin...

Got my doser from A fellow refer today as well much appreciated. So now I have to make some media storage containers as well as finding a good source to purchase the media from in canada

here is the beginning of the year pic with new light

[lockrookie]

It's always sad to see a fellow reefer have to shut down for whatever reason. Especially since they have been in the hobby since 07. I am glad I was able to help him out and purchase his corals in hopes he can return to the hobby when things get better and I can give him frags to start up again.

Some frags came in from a recent frag box order ill tag them but I have to apologize my very blue lighting made taking pics with my I phone difficult so once it's done uploading ill post a vid later as well.





















There where 23 corals in total I couldn't get suitable pics of most. Ill try with my wife's camera.

[lockrookie]

These are a couple of the fragbox corals again I apogee for the pics

[lockrookie]

And a quick video

http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/a...e/DSCF0241.mp4

[lockrookie]

Since I'm up here is an update and a couple fun photos

I have had a huge algea outbreak I intend to eradicate by any means necessary. A week ago I bought a sea-hare from our lfs. And it's the first one Ive had that actually survived when introduced to my tank. Two years ago I tried two that didn't make it through shipping. At first I didn't think it was going to make it do to it barely moving about but tonight it seems to be chewing down so there is hope.

I also Received my bottle of algae fix by API on Friday and did my first dose on Friday. So far the only thing I've noticed is there is less film algae on the glass. I realize it won't happen overnight. But it does seem to be doing something at the least. It says to dose every 3 days but I promise not to post each time.. But will try to take key pics is possible.

Here is a pic with a small sample of the algae featuring my manderin whom prolly loves the algae for hunting purposes



Secondly I've been slowly getting ready to dose calcium and such and still have to finish the lid for my dosing container. I have been using a reactor but no matter how much I tweak and play with it I can never get the reactor to keep up. So I'm going to re purpose the co2 canister and make my own soda.

In the meantime this is what Ive done to a small tank given to me with no less than a broken pane (I think in this thread it's a given to have) fixed the broken piece with some glass I have hoarded. And cut a couple more for dividers. I was going to build from scratch something different but got lazy for now may change it down the road. I was hoping to have more space for some future upgrades. But for now this will do

The pics...







Hopefully I can get it finished this weekend along with some trim work on the stand. I know I bought parts for the hood but for the life of me can't remember where I left them

Lastly a. Couple random pics





Oh I forgot I thing my hydroponics whatchamacallit is ATM IMG lower branches are turning white flesh receding I may have to frag it and start over... Really sucks

[lockrookie]

I got ambitious and finished my hood. I still have to lacquer it and seal the inside so I guess my next project will be the cooling fans. I also have to make the corner trim and back trim and attach the baseboard but if I'm lucky it should be completed this weekend. Here's a couple pics tell me what ya think.







The 8 t5 only I think I need to add a bit of white lol

[lockrookie]

Just came home from opening a house for a drunk lady whom peeved me off royally. And my tank actually cheered me up. I peeked down one end and saw an amazing photo op. and I must say my iPhone did this justice. My new favourite pic of my tank

[Newbie Aquarist]

Nice job on the dosing tanks containers. Everything is looking superb.

[lockrookie]

Thank you for your kind words hopefully I can eradicate my hair algae issues soon and ill feel much better about the tank myself. Or invest in toothbrush stock lol

[RParker]

This tank looks strangely familiar

Looks good as always!

[lockrookie]

Lol yeah figured I'd share here as well it's only on 3 forums I promise lol

[Eddie V]

Nice job, I definitely like the foe-rockwall you made.

[RParker]

Originally Posted by lockrookie

Lol yeah figured I'd share here as well it's only on 3 forums I promise lol

Mines on three as well, but I didn't keep one of the up. So really only two..

[lockrookie]

Thank you it's not hard to do just time consuming and has to be epoxied outdoors and left out for a week or so to air out. Then housed down and cleaned of possible contaminants I can't find it at the moment but I have a pic of a bird contaminating it lol

[lockrookie]

Just a few iPhone pics. I have come to the conclusion I need more white in the system

First my newest addition a potato chip coral. Had to have



And a few random pics

[lockrookie]

Recent fts

[lockrookie]

Well I haven't posted for awhile so here's a bit of an update. But first an apology

2013 turned out to be a rough ending with family deaths terrible two with the twins and slow business. And the last month fighting a nasty bug that flew through or family. Thus why I have been a bit distant from the board. So i apologies for that

Now as for my tanks. Well they have suffered immensely in this time period. Lost a lot of corals and my 180 returned to a sea of algea. Ended up throwing out about half a 5g bucket of coral and my tank is very close to a fowler tank at the moment..... Except for those dang palyies I wish would die

My 50 also suffered and I have yet to remove coral from it. But I have decided to have a bit of a do over. Once I get the tanks stabilized and running smoother. I am going to re work some of the rock and attempt a revamp. So stay tuned I hope to have it all done before may.

[lockrookie]

Another year past another update recent additions/ changes to the tank I'm behind the times but better late
than never

[lockrookie]

Mounted the radions on my tank

My little helpers



Set on the tank





They have been running for a few days and I love them and my power bill will love them too lol still have to tweek a bit and get a red link to run both tank easier but all in all best Christmas ever

[lockrookie]

Pics of my latest toys and most like the last for awhile.



The reef link reminds me of an I-tv and was kinda a pain in the skimmer hole to hook up at first but seems ok now. And helical it easier to tweek the lights



But my biggest surprise was how the maxpect was packaged in its box was a metal tin with the power head inside was very nice to in pack