Mark's Reef Savvy Obsession - Page 2

Malign Reefer · 02/03/2017, 10:40 AM

Awesome work!!

brett559 · 02/03/2017, 11:48 AM

Beauty.

markster33139 · 02/04/2017, 07:38 AM

So I changed out the lights to Hydra 52HDs, and I replaced the 2 MP40s with a single Gyre 250. The skimmer was also upgraded to ATB, and the reactor changed to TLF 550. I had also taken the tank down for about a week to laminate the inside of the stand and the inside of the doors, so as promised here are some updated photos.

markster33139 · 02/04/2017, 07:40 AM

markster33139 · 02/04/2017, 07:44 AM

I forgot to mention that I changed the bottom to white starboard at the same time, and that I am running a hybrid version of sand/bare bottom since as most forums indicate, people could never agree on which is better, so I went for both

mlew · 02/04/2017, 12:02 PM

Really digging your hybrid sand/starboard bottom. I'm running bare bottom on my current tank but miss the look of sand. Still debating on what to do with my new tank build.

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markster33139 · 02/04/2017, 12:25 PM

Thank you, I have a Melanorus wrasse so what I did was pack the sand under the rocks about an inch deep and the rest of the tank bare bottom. That way it is super easy to clean and I still get the best of both worlds.

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PirateLove · 02/04/2017, 01:41 PM

Beautiful tank but doesn't the addition of the gyre 250 defeat the purpose of your original plan of build . All I see is that cord poking out of the tank in the back now!

markster33139 · 02/04/2017, 01:45 PM

I know I know but overall I think with the layout of the equipment and cable management I am able to hide the majority of the cords. Got to say I am liking the Gyre way more than I was expecting, even in that vertical corner mounted position.

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LefkoNJ · 02/04/2017, 02:52 PM

Very good looking system.

02/03/2017, 10:40 AM	#26
Malign Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 324	Awesome work!! __________________ Barroom Hero

02/04/2017, 07:38 AM	#28
markster33139 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 340	So I changed out the lights to Hydra 52HDs, and I replaced the 2 MP40s with a single Gyre 250. The skimmer was also upgraded to ATB, and the reactor changed to TLF 550. I had also taken the tank down for about a week to laminate the inside of the stand and the inside of the doors, so as promised here are some updated photos. __________________ Creating the island life

02/04/2017, 07:40 AM	#29
markster33139 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 340	__________________ Creating the island life

02/04/2017, 07:44 AM	#30
markster33139 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 340	I forgot to mention that I changed the bottom to white starboard at the same time, and that I am running a hybrid version of sand/bare bottom since as most forums indicate, people could never agree on which is better, so I went for both __________________ Creating the island life

02/04/2017, 12:25 PM	#32
markster33139 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 340	Thank you, I have a Melanorus wrasse so what I did was pack the sand under the rocks about an inch deep and the rest of the tank bare bottom. That way it is super easy to clean and I still get the best of both worlds. Sent from my LG-H811 using Tapatalk __________________ Creating the island life

02/03/2017, 11:48 AM	#27
brett559 In Memoriam Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 1,790	Beauty.

02/04/2017, 12:02 PM	#31
mlew Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 50	Really digging your hybrid sand/starboard bottom. I'm running bare bottom on my current tank but miss the look of sand. Still debating on what to do with my new tank build. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

02/04/2017, 01:41 PM	#33
PirateLove Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Lexington,KY Posts: 511	Beautiful tank but doesn't the addition of the gyre 250 defeat the purpose of your original plan of build . All I see is that cord poking out of the tank in the back now! __________________ "Pirate love, is what I'm looking for. Pirate love, is what i'm wanted for." Current tank: Cad Lights 42 versa. Kessil AP700. Some Sps and Lps.

02/04/2017, 01:45 PM	#34
markster33139 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 340	I know I know but overall I think with the layout of the equipment and cable management I am able to hide the majority of the cords. Got to say I am liking the Gyre way more than I was expecting, even in that vertical corner mounted position. Sent from my LG-H811 using Tapatalk __________________ Creating the island life

02/04/2017, 02:52 PM	#35
LefkoNJ Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 213	Very good looking system.