My 150G Build Thread - Page 11

reefkoi · 09/22/2007, 07:22 PM

Boy that hood got filled up fast! You are the first tank I've seen with the new reflectors, look's cool.
Chris

Deuce67 · 09/22/2007, 08:33 PM

Its pretty busy in that canopy. Still got to add fans. Anyways, I took my ballast off the 90 for now and Im using some old 15KXMs that Scott gave me.
Heres 1/2 the tank lit.
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These reflectors are awesome. For some old bulbs, its really bright in the tank. Lol, maybe cuz all the rocks are white huh?

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calvin415 · 09/22/2007, 09:07 PM

Russ! The tank looks phenominal!!! I can't wait to see it in person, and even more when it's fully stocked!

Huhhhhh · 09/22/2007, 10:48 PM

Super nice setup on the lights Russ.

Deuce67 · 09/23/2007, 05:30 AM

Thanks guys! That should be it for now as far as equipment purchase. The rest of the equipment will come from the 90 when it comes down. Basically just the Tunzes, ATO and calcium reactor. Anybody got some Chaeto I can bum in a couple of weeks? This will not be a Zeo tank and Im going all natural on this one. Anyways, there is a problem with my skimmer pump right now. It works but its not pulling the air I was hoping. The skimmer maker will be sending me a new pump here soon. I have been working with him via email and phone. He has been really great so far. Anyways, hopefully by next weekend(depending how much I spend on the roadtrip with Chris next Sturday), I should be able to get some starter fish in there.

murfman · 09/23/2007, 07:19 AM

You going to use just Cheato? I have some feather Caulerpa I can give you. Stuff grows real fast.

Deuce67 · 09/23/2007, 07:38 AM

Just Chaeto. No caulerpa. that stuff can go sexual and pollute the tank. It happened to me before when i first started the hobby. Not a pretty sight.

lfduty · 09/23/2007, 04:13 PM

Russ I have some Chaeto if you want it Im needing to get some out i was going to take it to Scotts but if you want it its yours

Deuce67 · 09/23/2007, 05:24 PM

Cool! Thanks Lin. Maybe in a coouple of weeks alright? I still have to mount a fuge light.

Huhhhhh · 09/23/2007, 09:14 PM

Russ, what are you going to use for a fuge light?

lfduty · 09/23/2007, 11:39 PM

eney time LMK

Deuce67 · 09/24/2007, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Huhhhhh
Russ, what are you going to use for a fuge light?

Same one that you are using.

reefkoi · 09/25/2007, 07:19 AM

Russ, is the water clear yet? BTW I just ordered some new carbon from marine depot, its called "elements" by eric borneman, guess he has a new line of products out hopefully its a good carbon it was only around $25 for 2 gallons worth.

Deuce67 · 09/25/2007, 07:43 AM

Its pretty clear but not quite crystal. I tested amm, nitrite and trate last night and the levels was still high. Well, for sps standards anyways. I may wait two more weeks before I add any livestock. Well just some chromis for starters. I may have to check that carbon out. Thats a really good price for sure.

Deuce67 · 09/30/2007, 06:44 PM

Alright. Tested the parameters last night and we are cycled!! Picked up some chromis for starters and I will be observing them for the next few days. Phosphate levels are pretty high so i went ahead and fired up the GFO reactor. I bought 2 ViaAqua Polyreactors a few weeks ago and have been using one for carbon. These reactors are smaller than Phosban reactors. i really like them though. I have about 2 cups of carbon in one and 2/3 cup of GFO in the second. I just piggy backed them together so I needed just one pump. Oh these reactors has a pump included.
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Huhhhhh · 09/30/2007, 09:27 PM

How much did those ViaAqua Polyreactors cost? They look pretty cool. I was thinking about doing carbon again sometime but the old bag doesn't appeal to me anymore.

reefkoi · 09/30/2007, 10:36 PM

I know they are small, I saw them on a nano at the show. They impressed me with the quality and overall design though.
C

Deuce67 · 10/01/2007, 05:25 AM

I got them for 35 a piece. They do come with a pump. Its around 18" tall and about 3" in diameter. It could fit about 2 1/2 cups of carbon.

Huhhhhh · 10/01/2007, 07:54 AM

Where di dyou buy them from?

Deuce67 · 10/01/2007, 08:21 AM

dtpetsupplies.com

murfman · 10/01/2007, 10:28 AM

very nice, Russ. How are the fish doing? Any signs of distress?

Deuce67 · 10/01/2007, 10:38 AM

Paul, I think they are fine. I got them in at around 1230p yesterday and I fed them at 5pm. They were out and did eat. They didnt seem they were breathing hard by the time the lights came off. But you never know with fishes sometimes you know. Healthy one day, dead the next.

reefkoi · 10/01/2007, 02:49 PM

So you got some green chromis in there? now what?
C

Deuce67 · 10/01/2007, 03:32 PM

Now I wait again.

Deuce67 · 10/01/2007, 04:17 PM

Well all six of the chromis is alive. 4 are out and abouts, 1 is hiding in the rocks and 1 just hovering near the top corner. I also tested the phosphate levels again and they are going down. I love GFO. It was at over 3ppm yesterday, and 24 hrs after I turned on the GFO reactor, its down to .05ppm. A couple of more days and it should be at acceptable range. My replacement pump for my skimmer also came in. Ill be swaping that out later on.

09/22/2007, 07:22 PM	#251
reefkoi Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,983	Boy that hood got filled up fast! You are the first tank I've seen with the new reflectors, look's cool. Chris __________________ 1Kw bulb club Current Tank Info: A 600gal. on Zeovit & a 240gal.

09/22/2007, 08:33 PM	#252
Deuce67 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: CO Posts: 3,750	Its pretty busy in that canopy. Still got to add fans. Anyways, I took my ballast off the 90 for now and Im using some old 15KXMs that Scott gave me. Heres 1/2 the tank lit. [IMG][/IMG] These reflectors are awesome. For some old bulbs, its really bright in the tank. Lol, maybe cuz all the rocks are white huh? [IMG][/IMG]

09/22/2007, 09:07 PM	#253
calvin415 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: C. Springs, CO Posts: 4,530	Russ! The tank looks phenominal!!! I can't wait to see it in person, and even more when it's fully stocked! __________________ -February 2007 nTOTM "The problem with America is stupidity. Why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself" Current Tank Info: ADA 60-P

09/22/2007, 10:48 PM	#254
Huhhhhh Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Srings, CO Posts: 834	Super nice setup on the lights Russ. __________________ Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you. And remember you can always lead a horticulture, but you can't make her think. Current Tank Info: 125 Gallon Reef w Fish

09/23/2007, 04:13 PM	#258
lfduty Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: McLeod Montana Posts: 1,408	Russ I have some Chaeto if you want it Im needing to get some out i was going to take it to Scotts but if you want it its yours __________________ Thanks: Lfduty Research, each individual species you intend to own. This will ensure a lengthy life of your livestock. Current Tank Info: I have 150g mixreef 1-90 fishonley with a Oceanic trickle filter(M150) with a ehime6000 pump 40g breder zoa tank with 30g sump/fuge with mag7 pump 1-75g pipefish tank with 30g sump/fuge and 1-80g SH 1-40hex softy all run on a 250gal sump/50gfuge

09/23/2007, 05:30 AM	#255
Deuce67 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: CO Posts: 3,750	Thanks guys! That should be it for now as far as equipment purchase. The rest of the equipment will come from the 90 when it comes down. Basically just the Tunzes, ATO and calcium reactor. Anybody got some Chaeto I can bum in a couple of weeks? This will not be a Zeo tank and Im going all natural on this one. Anyways, there is a problem with my skimmer pump right now. It works but its not pulling the air I was hoping. The skimmer maker will be sending me a new pump here soon. I have been working with him via email and phone. He has been really great so far. Anyways, hopefully by next weekend(depending how much I spend on the roadtrip with Chris next Sturday), I should be able to get some starter fish in there.

09/23/2007, 07:19 AM	#256
murfman Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 4,670	You going to use just Cheato? I have some feather Caulerpa I can give you. Stuff grows real fast.

09/23/2007, 07:38 AM	#257
Deuce67 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: CO Posts: 3,750	Just Chaeto. No caulerpa. that stuff can go sexual and pollute the tank. It happened to me before when i first started the hobby. Not a pretty sight.

09/23/2007, 05:24 PM	#259
Deuce67 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: CO Posts: 3,750	Cool! Thanks Lin. Maybe in a coouple of weeks alright? I still have to mount a fuge light.

09/23/2007, 09:14 PM	#260
Huhhhhh Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Srings, CO Posts: 834	Russ, what are you going to use for a fuge light? __________________ Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you. And remember you can always lead a horticulture, but you can't make her think. Current Tank Info: 125 Gallon Reef w Fish

09/23/2007, 11:39 PM	#261
lfduty Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: McLeod Montana Posts: 1,408	eney time LMK __________________ Thanks: Lfduty Research, each individual species you intend to own. This will ensure a lengthy life of your livestock. Current Tank Info: I have 150g mixreef 1-90 fishonley with a Oceanic trickle filter(M150) with a ehime6000 pump 40g breder zoa tank with 30g sump/fuge with mag7 pump 1-75g pipefish tank with 30g sump/fuge and 1-80g SH 1-40hex softy all run on a 250gal sump/50gfuge

09/25/2007, 07:19 AM	#263
reefkoi Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,983	Russ, is the water clear yet? BTW I just ordered some new carbon from marine depot, its called "elements" by eric borneman, guess he has a new line of products out hopefully its a good carbon it was only around $25 for 2 gallons worth. __________________ 1Kw bulb club Current Tank Info: A 600gal. on Zeovit & a 240gal.

09/25/2007, 07:43 AM	#264
Deuce67 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: CO Posts: 3,750	Its pretty clear but not quite crystal. I tested amm, nitrite and trate last night and the levels was still high. Well, for sps standards anyways. I may wait two more weeks before I add any livestock. Well just some chromis for starters. I may have to check that carbon out. Thats a really good price for sure.

09/30/2007, 06:44 PM	#265
Deuce67 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: CO Posts: 3,750	Alright. Tested the parameters last night and we are cycled!! Picked up some chromis for starters and I will be observing them for the next few days. Phosphate levels are pretty high so i went ahead and fired up the GFO reactor. I bought 2 ViaAqua Polyreactors a few weeks ago and have been using one for carbon. These reactors are smaller than Phosban reactors. i really like them though. I have about 2 cups of carbon in one and 2/3 cup of GFO in the second. I just piggy backed them together so I needed just one pump. Oh these reactors has a pump included. [IMG][/IMG]

09/30/2007, 09:27 PM	#266
Huhhhhh Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Srings, CO Posts: 834	How much did those ViaAqua Polyreactors cost? They look pretty cool. I was thinking about doing carbon again sometime but the old bag doesn't appeal to me anymore. __________________ Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you. And remember you can always lead a horticulture, but you can't make her think. Current Tank Info: 125 Gallon Reef w Fish

09/30/2007, 10:36 PM	#267
reefkoi Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,983	I know they are small, I saw them on a nano at the show. They impressed me with the quality and overall design though. C __________________ 1Kw bulb club Current Tank Info: A 600gal. on Zeovit & a 240gal.

10/01/2007, 05:25 AM	#268
Deuce67 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: CO Posts: 3,750	I got them for 35 a piece. They do come with a pump. Its around 18" tall and about 3" in diameter. It could fit about 2 1/2 cups of carbon.

10/01/2007, 07:54 AM	#269
Huhhhhh Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Srings, CO Posts: 834	Where di dyou buy them from? __________________ Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you. And remember you can always lead a horticulture, but you can't make her think. Current Tank Info: 125 Gallon Reef w Fish

10/01/2007, 08:21 AM	#270
Deuce67 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: CO Posts: 3,750	dtpetsupplies.com

10/01/2007, 10:28 AM	#271
murfman Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 4,670	very nice, Russ. How are the fish doing? Any signs of distress?

10/01/2007, 10:38 AM	#272
Deuce67 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: CO Posts: 3,750	Paul, I think they are fine. I got them in at around 1230p yesterday and I fed them at 5pm. They were out and did eat. They didnt seem they were breathing hard by the time the lights came off. But you never know with fishes sometimes you know. Healthy one day, dead the next.

10/01/2007, 02:49 PM	#273
reefkoi Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,983	So you got some green chromis in there? now what? C __________________ 1Kw bulb club Current Tank Info: A 600gal. on Zeovit & a 240gal.

10/01/2007, 03:32 PM	#274
Deuce67 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: CO Posts: 3,750	Now I wait again.

10/01/2007, 04:17 PM	#275
Deuce67 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: CO Posts: 3,750	Well all six of the chromis is alive. 4 are out and abouts, 1 is hiding in the rocks and 1 just hovering near the top corner. I also tested the phosphate levels again and they are going down. I love GFO. It was at over 3ppm yesterday, and 24 hrs after I turned on the GFO reactor, its down to .05ppm. A couple of more days and it should be at acceptable range. My replacement pump for my skimmer also came in. Ill be swaping that out later on.