my 37 cube build - Page 2

simion3 · 11/02/2007, 10:02 PM

tank looks awesome!

spleify · 11/02/2007, 10:05 PM

Really great job, I like what you've done.

mg426 · 11/02/2007, 10:32 PM

WOW you got it going on Nice Job !!!

cato · 11/03/2007, 07:28 AM

Nice tank Vince. Let's see how long it takes before the stonies are introduced to it.

cato · 11/03/2007, 07:31 AM

Nice tank Vince. Sweet job on the canopy too.

cato · 11/03/2007, 07:21 PM

Oooooops... an edited DDP!

Silverfin · 11/24/2007, 01:09 AM

Great job on the canopy. Nice looking tank too!

Zestay · 11/24/2007, 06:03 AM

slick cube!@

MikeCentore · 11/24/2007, 08:08 AM

cool cube!

ctreefer · 11/25/2007, 09:41 PM

Thanks everyone.

Cato, no kidding. I've already got a bunch of frags near the top. LOL

Well, not much has changed othen than all the xenia died except for one clump of elongota which seems like its going to stay awhile. I just rewired under the tank this weekend and cleaned it up so I'm happy about that. Also finally hooked up the second timer controlling the daylight bulbs.

I'm not too happy about my aquascaping. I'm thinking I'm going to redo it this week. I want to have somewhat of an open area in the center for the fish to swim through.

I recently ran into lots of problems on my 29 sps tank and after breaking it down I've moved all its inhabitants into this tank. Here are some shots of the newcomers:

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Here's a sweet coral I won in the last club raffle. Thanks NASO.

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reefman13 · 11/25/2007, 09:49 PM

Sweet tank Vince! Looking really good! I am guessing we will get to see some frags in the near future?

When did you pick up the tang? Bob's? How's it doing?

ctreefer · 11/25/2007, 09:57 PM

Thanks Dave,

I got the tang from Rich (erickrm) with the intention of placing it in my 120 after I tested it in my 29 sps system to see if it had a liking for bryopsis. It didn't, but it hasn't made it over to the 120 yet. I'm hoping to do so soon.

MADtanks · 12/10/2007, 09:30 PM

vince im jealous! hahah i love that tank! how is it looking now? updates

Fishboy1230 · 12/10/2007, 10:08 PM

How is this tank being filtered? Only by the Refuge/overflow?! I have a similar cube in size and mine never looked that great. What are you dosing as well? Thanks,

ctreefer · 12/11/2007, 03:52 PM

Rich, thanks. I need to take some pictures of some stuff. It hasn't changed much since those pics other than things look better.

Seriously though, other than a little cyano that is in one area on the sand bed that tank is cruising. I really still need to reaquascape. I have some ideas, just not the time. The worse thing about it is I'm now mounting monti frags near the top so they'll have to be moved when things change.

That orange plate I won in the raffle (NASO's plate) is growing quicker than I expected. Either that or its moving as its now up against the glass.

Fishboy,

Yes, just the refuge/overflow. I have about 8 lbs or so of LR rubble in there. Other than that its 1 power head and the return from the overflow. This is a fairly new system, so who knows what the long run tank will look like. I based it on the same setup I had for my 10 gallon nano. As long as I do regular water changes and make sure the sandbed gets enough food things should take care of themselves or so I hope.

yellowwatchmen · 12/11/2007, 03:59 PM

Awesome tank!

ctreefer · 12/17/2007, 09:57 PM

thanks,

here are a few shots of updates. I've lost all the xenia. I'm thinking in a couple months I'll try another frag and see if it likes the slightly aged system.

Here's my American DJ outlets wired up.
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a full tank shot. The coralline is starting to cover everything like it did in the 10 gallon. not sure if I should be happy or bummed.
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ctreefer · 12/17/2007, 09:58 PM

a couple shots with the actinics:

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and my sun coral getting ready for supper.

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ctreefer · 02/13/2008, 09:58 PM

Time for another update. Got some more corals and the tank is progressing. coralline is really starting to get everywhere.

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This gorg I picked up a few weeks ago. Its already repaired all its tips that were bare and is eating well. I've never seen anything like it before.

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These pics were taken right after a feeding so lots of particulates in the water column.

fish4lyfe · 02/13/2008, 10:34 PM

Are those seahorses i see in your tank, how are they doing if so

ctreefer · 02/14/2008, 09:00 AM

Sorry, no seahorses.

11/02/2007, 10:05 PM	#27
spleify Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 9,579	Really great job, I like what you've done. __________________ Make it a Great Day!!!! Current Tank Info: 60 gal SPS cube, with 25 gal refugium, 400W MH, DIY Lumenarc III, DIY skimmer, DIY stand and canopy. 40 breeder LPS with 40 gallon sump, DIY stand, 250W MH

11/02/2007, 10:32 PM	#28
mg426 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 6,923	WOW you got it going on Nice Job !!! __________________ I found a way to make a small fortune running a reef tank. Start with a large fortune. Unofficial President of the SEACLONE haters club Current Tank Info: 125 mixed reef 110 lbs LR, 1x250watt XM 20K MH 2x175watt XM 20K MH on Magetics 2X96 watt actinic PC, 220 watt VHO actinic, 30 gallon refugium, closed loop system powered by Sequence Dart MSX 200 skimmer 38 gallon sump, Oceansmotions squirt

11/03/2007, 07:28 AM	#29
cato New England Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: CT Posts: 5,450	Nice tank Vince. Let's see how long it takes before the stonies are introduced to it. __________________ -Cato I swear it's an illness... Current Tank Info: On Hiatus

11/03/2007, 07:31 AM	#30
cato New England Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: CT Posts: 5,450	Nice tank Vince. Sweet job on the canopy too. __________________ -Cato I swear it's an illness... Current Tank Info: On Hiatus

11/03/2007, 07:21 PM	#31
cato New England Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: CT Posts: 5,450	Oooooops... an edited DDP! __________________ -Cato I swear it's an illness... Current Tank Info: On Hiatus

11/02/2007, 10:02 PM	#26
simion3 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 238	tank looks awesome!

11/24/2007, 01:09 AM	#32
Silverfin Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Brentwood, California Posts: 224	Great job on the canopy. Nice looking tank too! __________________ Arrested Person:"I swear to drunk i am not God." Current Tank Info: Family 210gal reef, 30gal frag,

11/24/2007, 06:03 AM	#33
Zestay Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: gainesville, FL Posts: 1,622	slick cube!@

11/24/2007, 08:08 AM	#34
MikeCentore Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 347	cool cube! __________________ "The strongest reason for people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government." -Thomas Jefferson Current Tank Info: 90g mixed reef

11/25/2007, 09:41 PM	#35
ctreefer Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: southern CT Posts: 3,274	Thanks everyone. Cato, no kidding. I've already got a bunch of frags near the top. LOL Well, not much has changed othen than all the xenia died except for one clump of elongota which seems like its going to stay awhile. I just rewired under the tank this weekend and cleaned it up so I'm happy about that. Also finally hooked up the second timer controlling the daylight bulbs. I'm not too happy about my aquascaping. I'm thinking I'm going to redo it this week. I want to have somewhat of an open area in the center for the fish to swim through. I recently ran into lots of problems on my 29 sps tank and after breaking it down I've moved all its inhabitants into this tank. Here are some shots of the newcomers: [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] Here's a sweet coral I won in the last club raffle. Thanks NASO. [IMG][/IMG]

11/25/2007, 09:49 PM	#36
reefman13 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: CT Posts: 4,323	Sweet tank Vince! Looking really good! I am guessing we will get to see some frags in the near future? When did you pick up the tang? Bob's? How's it doing? __________________ Regards, Dave ______________________________________________________________________ "One day I will be back in this hobby..." spoken like a true High School student... Current Tank Info: None for now...for now...

11/25/2007, 09:57 PM	#37
ctreefer Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: southern CT Posts: 3,274	Thanks Dave, I got the tang from Rich (erickrm) with the intention of placing it in my 120 after I tested it in my 29 sps system to see if it had a liking for bryopsis. It didn't, but it hasn't made it over to the 120 yet. I'm hoping to do so soon.

12/10/2007, 09:30 PM	#38
MADtanks Stix Anyone? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: East Coast Posts: 5,392	vince im jealous! hahah i love that tank! how is it looking now? updates __________________ M.A.D. 75G(36X24X20 E-Overflow) \| DIY - LED/T5 \| Tunze ATO \| Eheim 1260 \| Reef Keeper.... in progress Current Tank Info: 24X24X20 AIO SPS Dom

12/10/2007, 10:08 PM	#39
Fishboy1230 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 275	How is this tank being filtered? Only by the Refuge/overflow?! I have a similar cube in size and mine never looked that great. What are you dosing as well? Thanks,

12/11/2007, 03:52 PM	#40
ctreefer Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: southern CT Posts: 3,274	Rich, thanks. I need to take some pictures of some stuff. It hasn't changed much since those pics other than things look better. Seriously though, other than a little cyano that is in one area on the sand bed that tank is cruising. I really still need to reaquascape. I have some ideas, just not the time. The worse thing about it is I'm now mounting monti frags near the top so they'll have to be moved when things change. That orange plate I won in the raffle (NASO's plate) is growing quicker than I expected. Either that or its moving as its now up against the glass. Fishboy, Yes, just the refuge/overflow. I have about 8 lbs or so of LR rubble in there. Other than that its 1 power head and the return from the overflow. This is a fairly new system, so who knows what the long run tank will look like. I based it on the same setup I had for my 10 gallon nano. As long as I do regular water changes and make sure the sandbed gets enough food things should take care of themselves or so I hope.

12/11/2007, 03:59 PM	#41
yellowwatchmen Moved On Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bellevue,NE Posts: 1,058	Awesome tank!

12/17/2007, 09:57 PM	#42
ctreefer Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: southern CT Posts: 3,274	thanks, here are a few shots of updates. I've lost all the xenia. I'm thinking in a couple months I'll try another frag and see if it likes the slightly aged system. Here's my American DJ outlets wired up. [IMG][/IMG] a full tank shot. The coralline is starting to cover everything like it did in the 10 gallon. not sure if I should be happy or bummed. [IMG][/IMG]

12/17/2007, 09:58 PM	#43
ctreefer Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: southern CT Posts: 3,274	a couple shots with the actinics: [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] and my sun coral getting ready for supper. [IMG][/IMG]

02/13/2008, 09:58 PM	#44
ctreefer Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: southern CT Posts: 3,274	Time for another update. Got some more corals and the tank is progressing. coralline is really starting to get everywhere. [IMG][/IMG] This gorg I picked up a few weeks ago. Its already repaired all its tips that were bare and is eating well. I've never seen anything like it before. [IMG][/IMG] These pics were taken right after a feeding so lots of particulates in the water column.

02/13/2008, 10:34 PM	#45
fish4lyfe Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar park, texas! Posts: 367	Are those seahorses i see in your tank, how are they doing if so __________________ Send me pictures of your fish, or fishtanks i would love to see them! Current Tank Info: 29 gal

02/14/2008, 09:00 AM	#46
ctreefer Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: southern CT Posts: 3,274	Sorry, no seahorses.