Melev's new 280g Starfire tank thread - Page 31

melev · 07/18/2006, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by quiksilver
PWND

ROFLCOPTER

You are getting sleeeeeepy. Sleeeeeeeepy.

When you wake up, you'll learn how to use spell check.

OWNED!!!

-snap!-

rdmpe · 07/23/2006, 06:53 AM

So what's the status of

A) Operation TrapStar
B) War of the corals

melev · 07/23/2006, 01:07 PM

The "Coral Crusher" hasn't fallen down as expected, and the fish have been swimming around it for days. I think they'd like it out of there already. I'm awaiting a reply from a club member before I catch Tucker, because I don't have anywhere to hold him long.

The Hydnophora seems to be 100% fine, and the GSP on two sides seems to have withdrawn. There is still a patch to the left that seems unphased, but it should be interesting to see what happens in the coming week or so.

Ursus · 07/24/2006, 12:35 AM

I think we need some pics of this so called 'trap.' I for one uphold that there is no trap known to man that can hold Tucker!

melev · 07/24/2006, 01:07 AM

Pictures will be forthcoming.

Tonight, Evan came over and helped me out with a bunch of coral work. He cleaned up a bunch of pieces that came with nuisance algae. Then I decided to pull a few huge pieces out, and rip off red mushrooms. Evan took my Dremel and a sanding wheel and sanded off some neon green star polyps, so they won't return to that part of my rockwork.

Next corals were rearranged and the aquascaping looks better now. Hopefully.

Tomorrow or the day after I'll post some new pictures of the tank's layout.

melev · 07/26/2006, 11:06 PM

Tucker has been evicted.

Because this is such a monumental event, I video-taped the trapping for you. It is recorded in real time, so you can experience it as I did. This is a 69 meg video, and totally worth your time. As always, the best option is to Right Click & Save As to your harddrive.

www.melevsreef.com/video/tuckertrapper2.wmv

I'll add more pictures of the trap itself later. Evan gets the credit for building the Coral Crusher, as well as the editing process of this video.

Now that Tucker is out of the tank, I'm sure my zoos are breathing a sigh of relief. I'm thinking maybe I should go buy five tiny hippo tangs to school around in the reef.

Trapping them would be a breeze.

Mishap · 07/26/2006, 11:20 PM

Awesome movie, awesome trap. I laughed, I cried, blockbuster hit of the summer imo.

The best part is when Tucker pump fakes you guys and all I hear is "Awwwww"

bubblethumper · 07/26/2006, 11:37 PM

highly entertaining! I hope you have some decent bandwidth to be hosting that vid!

melev · 07/27/2006, 12:34 AM

Bandwidth isn't a problem for my site any longer. About a year ago, I upgraded my plan to 250gigs per month, and my site averages about 3gigs a day. You guys have plenty of space to download this movie.

I'm glad you liked it, and I know Evan will be happy to see that his handywork impressed you.

melev · 07/27/2006, 12:40 AM

If you have a computer that can't open this video (as it uses Windows Media Player), Evan made an alternate video in .mpg format and put it on Reefcast on the downloads page. While you're there, go ahead and grab Episode 9, because it is done!

quiksilver · 07/27/2006, 01:40 AM

Yay! It took me all day to make, but I'm glad someone likes the video :P

P.S. I just copied Marc's old trap from memory with some slight modifications. Someone borrowed his old trap in DFWMAS and Marc hasn't seen it in a while so I decided I was sick of hearing Marc complain about Tucker and made him a new and improved trap at 3 AM a few days back. So Marc really gets the credit for the trap.

tcb7019 · 07/27/2006, 01:49 AM

Great video

Love the music of the Verve (Bittersweet Symphony) very fitting!

Tom

quiksilver · 07/27/2006, 02:28 AM

That was Marc's choice because I couldn't think of one at first. On the DFWMAS boards people were trashing his music from an old video so I think he was just making up with good music

steve68 · 07/27/2006, 04:55 AM

Cool video

you know whats next right?

C
A
N
O
P
Y

LOL

migston · 07/27/2006, 05:26 AM

Hehe I like the Star Wars Prologue. Nice job editing that video Evan.

A little confused about how that door works though. Was it attached to a string or something? I didn't see one though so I'm not sure.

Or was it hollow and full of air but with an opening for water on the top, so when you slammed it down it filled with water?

geckofrog · 07/27/2006, 07:39 AM

awesome video

rdmpe · 07/27/2006, 08:18 AM

Great video! So what do you think of those Blue Chromis? I've been thinking of getting some of those...

gman0526 · 07/27/2006, 08:44 AM

Episode 9's News section is a classic guys. Keep it up. Downloading video as I type.

Snakebyt · 07/27/2006, 08:48 AM

great vid.. glad you finally caught him

melev · 07/27/2006, 01:41 PM

Steve - I just got a call two days ago that my saw blades are ready to be picked up. I had them sharpened, so I could do the woodwork.

migston - The door is made of two pieces of acrylic glued together, so it would be heavy. The trap itself was placed in the tank first, then the door was inserted through the gap at the top. Attached to the door is fishing line, and Evan waited across the room in the hallway. I hit the record button on the camera, and sat down on the sofa to watch the fish enter and exit. Evan waited. Finally Tucker did swim in fully, and that is when Evan could give the line a little slack so the door would drop. We waited for Spock to back out, and that was that. A small blue chromis was trapped as well, which was cute because the other three were right next to it on the other side of the door. The door was raised just enough for the little guy to zip out, and then the trap was removed with Tucker in it.

Randy - I really never wanted chromis in my tank, but now that I've seen them in there, I really like 'em. Originally I had six, but only four now (for the past week) for some reason.

gman0526M - Evan will love to hear that. Specific feedback keeps him motivated.

Glad you liked it, guys.

Cuby2k · 07/27/2006, 02:26 PM

Some guys have just a little too much fun.

Nice work.

Manogr · 07/27/2006, 02:33 PM

Amazing video...simply amazing!!

One of the best I ever saw

It really deserves the title of Reefcast 10 but this is not an excuse for you (or Evan

) to delay episode 11 !!!!

Reefcast is an addiction!! Keep up the good work!!!

rdmpe · 07/27/2006, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by melev
Steve - I just got a call two days ago that my saw blades are ready to be picked up. I had them sharpened, so I could do the woodwork. ....

Now as soon as those winged pigs are ready...

quiksilver · 07/27/2006, 03:45 PM

I will try and write up a description of exactly how the trap was made and everything. Marc took a bunch of pictures for me last night and I will include them. This way you guys can make one to remove problem fish.

gman0526 · 07/27/2006, 05:31 PM

Watched the video and all I have to say is...

Spock is a SNITCH!!!! How much nori did it take to buy him off and help you trap Tucker???

Great video guys.

07/27/2006, 01:40 AM	#761
quiksilver Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 809	Yay! It took me all day to make, but I'm glad someone likes the video :P P.S. I just copied Marc's old trap from memory with some slight modifications. Someone borrowed his old trap in DFWMAS and Marc hasn't seen it in a while so I decided I was sick of hearing Marc complain about Tucker and made him a new and improved trap at 3 AM a few days back. So Marc really gets the credit for the trap. __________________ "You sir, lose at forum posting. Please insert quarter and try again." Current Tank Info: Ultimate 29g, 250w MH + 65w PC, Euroreef RS-80, 25 gallon custom sump/fuge, inifinity prop tank, mag7 return, Vortech x 2, Magnavore Reactor, UV Sterilizer

07/27/2006, 02:28 AM	#763
quiksilver Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 809	That was Marc's choice because I couldn't think of one at first. On the DFWMAS boards people were trashing his music from an old video so I think he was just making up with good music __________________ "You sir, lose at forum posting. Please insert quarter and try again." Current Tank Info: Ultimate 29g, 250w MH + 65w PC, Euroreef RS-80, 25 gallon custom sump/fuge, inifinity prop tank, mag7 return, Vortech x 2, Magnavore Reactor, UV Sterilizer

07/27/2006, 04:55 AM	#764
steve68 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Piscataway,NJ Posts: 4,058	Cool video you know whats next right? C A N O P Y LOL __________________ "Never Give Up Never Surrender" Current Tank Info: 50 Breeder with 250w MH 10k XM bulb & 2 24inch VHO atinic 03,210 gallon Reef tank. 3 250 W MH,MRC CR-2 Reactor & MR-2 Skimmer,150 gallon sump,125 gallon refugium,75 Gallon Frag Tank & adding more water volume every t

07/27/2006, 05:26 AM	#765
migston Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 481	Hehe I like the Star Wars Prologue. Nice job editing that video Evan. A little confused about how that door works though. Was it attached to a string or something? I didn't see one though so I'm not sure. Or was it hollow and full of air but with an opening for water on the top, so when you slammed it down it filled with water? __________________ Migs Current Tank Info: 12g Aquapod, 70w MH Sunpod, Nano Remora

07/27/2006, 07:39 AM	#766
geckofrog Registered Member. Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 505	awesome video __________________ Ryan Current Tank Info: 75G,

07/23/2006, 06:53 AM	#752
rdmpe Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 3,737	So what's the status of A) Operation TrapStar B) War of the corals

07/23/2006, 01:07 PM	#753
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	The "Coral Crusher" hasn't fallen down as expected, and the fish have been swimming around it for days. I think they'd like it out of there already. I'm awaiting a reply from a club member before I catch Tucker, because I don't have anywhere to hold him long. The Hydnophora seems to be 100% fine, and the GSP on two sides seems to have withdrawn. There is still a patch to the left that seems unphased, but it should be interesting to see what happens in the coming week or so.

07/24/2006, 12:35 AM	#754
Ursus Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 480	I think we need some pics of this so called 'trap.' I for one uphold that there is no trap known to man that can hold Tucker!

07/24/2006, 01:07 AM	#755
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	Pictures will be forthcoming. Tonight, Evan came over and helped me out with a bunch of coral work. He cleaned up a bunch of pieces that came with nuisance algae. Then I decided to pull a few huge pieces out, and rip off red mushrooms. Evan took my Dremel and a sanding wheel and sanded off some neon green star polyps, so they won't return to that part of my rockwork. Next corals were rearranged and the aquascaping looks better now. Hopefully. Tomorrow or the day after I'll post some new pictures of the tank's layout.

07/26/2006, 11:06 PM	#756
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	Tucker has been evicted. Because this is such a monumental event, I video-taped the trapping for you. It is recorded in real time, so you can experience it as I did. This is a 69 meg video, and totally worth your time. As always, the best option is to Right Click & Save As to your harddrive. www.melevsreef.com/video/tuckertrapper2.wmv I'll add more pictures of the trap itself later. Evan gets the credit for building the Coral Crusher, as well as the editing process of this video. Now that Tucker is out of the tank, I'm sure my zoos are breathing a sigh of relief. I'm thinking maybe I should go buy five tiny hippo tangs to school around in the reef. Trapping them would be a breeze.

07/26/2006, 11:20 PM	#757
Mishap Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 977	Awesome movie, awesome trap. I laughed, I cried, blockbuster hit of the summer imo. The best part is when Tucker pump fakes you guys and all I hear is "Awwwww"

07/26/2006, 11:37 PM	#758
bubblethumper Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: KDCA Posts: 89	highly entertaining! I hope you have some decent bandwidth to be hosting that vid!

07/27/2006, 12:34 AM	#759
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	Bandwidth isn't a problem for my site any longer. About a year ago, I upgraded my plan to 250gigs per month, and my site averages about 3gigs a day. You guys have plenty of space to download this movie. I'm glad you liked it, and I know Evan will be happy to see that his handywork impressed you.

07/27/2006, 12:40 AM	#760
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	If you have a computer that can't open this video (as it uses Windows Media Player), Evan made an alternate video in .mpg format and put it on Reefcast on the downloads page. While you're there, go ahead and grab Episode 9, because it is done!

07/27/2006, 01:49 AM	#762
tcb7019 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 63	Great video Love the music of the Verve (Bittersweet Symphony) very fitting! Tom

07/27/2006, 08:18 AM	#767
rdmpe Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 3,737	Great video! So what do you think of those Blue Chromis? I've been thinking of getting some of those...

07/27/2006, 08:44 AM	#768
gman0526 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 1,278	Episode 9's News section is a classic guys. Keep it up. Downloading video as I type. __________________ "If the facts don't fit the theory, change the facts." A.E. Current Tank Info: 75 G BB tank

07/27/2006, 08:48 AM	#769
Snakebyt Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Lubbock Tx Posts: 2,141	great vid.. glad you finally caught him

07/27/2006, 01:41 PM	#770
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	Steve - I just got a call two days ago that my saw blades are ready to be picked up. I had them sharpened, so I could do the woodwork. migston - The door is made of two pieces of acrylic glued together, so it would be heavy. The trap itself was placed in the tank first, then the door was inserted through the gap at the top. Attached to the door is fishing line, and Evan waited across the room in the hallway. I hit the record button on the camera, and sat down on the sofa to watch the fish enter and exit. Evan waited. Finally Tucker did swim in fully, and that is when Evan could give the line a little slack so the door would drop. We waited for Spock to back out, and that was that. A small blue chromis was trapped as well, which was cute because the other three were right next to it on the other side of the door. The door was raised just enough for the little guy to zip out, and then the trap was removed with Tucker in it. Randy - I really never wanted chromis in my tank, but now that I've seen them in there, I really like 'em. Originally I had six, but only four now (for the past week) for some reason. gman0526M - Evan will love to hear that. Specific feedback keeps him motivated. Glad you liked it, guys.

07/27/2006, 02:26 PM	#771
Cuby2k Cuby2k Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 982	Some guys have just a little too much fun. Nice work. __________________ Rod "Cuby" Current Tank Info: 180 display, 100 gal DIY fuge/sump, DIY skimmer.

07/27/2006, 02:33 PM	#772
Manogr Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 46	Amazing video...simply amazing!! One of the best I ever saw It really deserves the title of Reefcast 10 but this is not an excuse for you (or Evan ) to delay episode 11 !!!! Reefcast is an addiction!! Keep up the good work!!! __________________ Manogr

07/27/2006, 03:45 PM	#774
quiksilver Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 809	I will try and write up a description of exactly how the trap was made and everything. Marc took a bunch of pictures for me last night and I will include them. This way you guys can make one to remove problem fish. __________________ "You sir, lose at forum posting. Please insert quarter and try again." Current Tank Info: Ultimate 29g, 250w MH + 65w PC, Euroreef RS-80, 25 gallon custom sump/fuge, inifinity prop tank, mag7 return, Vortech x 2, Magnavore Reactor, UV Sterilizer

07/27/2006, 05:31 PM	#775
gman0526 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 1,278	Watched the video and all I have to say is... Spock is a SNITCH!!!! How much nori did it take to buy him off and help you trap Tucker??? Great video guys. __________________ "If the facts don't fit the theory, change the facts." A.E. Current Tank Info: 75 G BB tank