Azhorsegal's 125 gallon tank - Page 4

drummereef · 07/14/2007, 08:54 AM

Hey azhoregal, those are the mini-luminarcs right? What ballast and bulb combo are you running? Looks fantastic!

azhorsegal · 07/14/2007, 09:56 AM

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Originally posted by drummereef
Hey azhoregal, those are the mini-luminarcs right? What ballast and bulb combo are you running? Looks fantastic!

Yes, they are the Mini-Luminarcs reflectors and I have CoralVue 250W 14K Bulps with Icecap ballasts. There was a big discussion earlier on if these were the "knock-off" reflectors, but in short they are the same quality according to a Luminarc rep that I talked with on the phone. I guess their were some bad knock-offs but mine were the real deal despite the legal conflict Luminarc was having with CoralVue. Not my issue though and what I have is great and worth every penny.

(Don't really want to get into another discussion about my reflectors, but if you want to know more just find the thread talking about it, it's pretty lengthy.)

Thanks for the compliments though. I really LOVE the lights. Makes my tank look so different and the shimmer is SOOOO nice to have.

azhorsegal · 07/24/2007, 11:21 AM

Here is a better picture of the stand and canopy (not very good of the tank, MHs are not on).

Inside the canopy.

These two have become buddies.

I ordered three Anthias from SWF.com but two were DOA, so I had to go to AA to replace one female and ATR to replace the male. SWF is giving me a refund but I wasn't to happy with FedEx. They put the fish on the truck at 8am in the morning, but I didn't get it until 4pm!!!! Needless to say the box was VERY WARM and two of my fish were cooked. I was worried the other female wouldn't make it, but she has recovered nicely. Now I have my trio in QT. Can't wait to see them in the DT.

azhorsegal · 07/24/2007, 11:25 AM

azhorsegal · 07/24/2007, 11:26 AM

Kannin · 07/24/2007, 03:09 PM

Your tank is impressive to say the least... but, not nearly as impressive as the patience you have exibited in building and stocking it right.

azhorsegal · 07/24/2007, 04:37 PM

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Originally posted by Kannin
Your tank is impressive to say the least... but, not nearly as impressive as the patience you have exibited in building and stocking it right.

I really appreciate that. There have been times it was soooo tempting to just toss everything in. BUT, I figured if I'm spending this much money I might as well do it right. It's also been a little easier on the pocket book too. Plus, it's my plan to keep all my critters, fish and corals, for as long as I can and I know a good start is half the battle.

NanoGurl · 07/24/2007, 07:25 PM

Love your tank it looks beautiful! Great job!!!

07/14/2007, 08:54 AM	#76
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	Hey azhoregal, those are the mini-luminarcs right? What ballast and bulb combo are you running? Looks fantastic! __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system

07/24/2007, 11:21 AM	#78
azhorsegal Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 488	More pics! Here is a better picture of the stand and canopy (not very good of the tank, MHs are not on). Inside the canopy. These two have become buddies. I ordered three Anthias from SWF.com but two were DOA, so I had to go to AA to replace one female and ATR to replace the male. SWF is giving me a refund but I wasn't to happy with FedEx. They put the fish on the truck at 8am in the morning, but I didn't get it until 4pm!!!! Needless to say the box was VERY WARM and two of my fish were cooked. I was worried the other female wouldn't make it, but she has recovered nicely. Now I have my trio in QT. Can't wait to see them in the DT.

07/24/2007, 11:25 AM	#79
azhorsegal Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 488	More random pics

07/24/2007, 11:26 AM	#80
azhorsegal Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 488	more......

07/24/2007, 03:09 PM	#81
Kannin Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fall City, WA Posts: 1,538	Your tank is impressive to say the least... but, not nearly as impressive as the patience you have exibited in building and stocking it right. __________________ I used to target feed mojanos... until I found out that they weren't baby bubble tips.

07/24/2007, 07:25 PM	#83
NanoGurl Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 4,306	Love your tank it looks beautiful! Great job!!!