Melev's new 280g Starfire tank thread - Page 33

UrbanSage · 11/24/2006, 12:51 AM

Always amazing to see photos from your reef

Hop · 11/24/2006, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by melev
Something I'm giving serious consideration to is setting up a secondary tank in the front doorway of my home, which will tie into the main reef/sump. I saw the ideal setup on reefvideos.com, and would love to do something similar. All I would need is to run the plumbing through two walls to the sump, and run some electrical through the same walls. The rest would be cared for in the tank.

I think you have to finish the woodwork before you can start another tank

But when you do start, I'll be paying attention! I've thought about replacing my 125 planted tank with a 180 and plumbing it in with the rest of the system as an unsafe reef fish habitat

Aside from the tank, I think I have everything else sitting around and watt for watt, should be cheaper to run than the planted tank

bulkhead · 11/24/2006, 04:23 PM

Woodwork?.........What woodwork???

melev · 11/24/2006, 05:03 PM

Yes, that is silly talk. Who needs woodwork when you have a reef to photograph?!

I should revive that old poll yet again. I stated long ago it would take 1000 votes for me to finally pursue it, and I think we are well over 600 away from that ever happening.

Gotta thank people for that!

melev · 11/24/2006, 05:42 PM

My Calcium reactor is about 50% empty, and I'm guessing I'll have to clean it out and refill it soon. I checked my Log, and I just filled it up July 10th. That wasn't even 5 months!

gman0526 · 11/24/2006, 06:27 PM

As long as it's not just the coralline sucking it up

Hop · 11/24/2006, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by melev
Yes, that is silly talk. Who needs woodwork when you have a reef to photograph?!

I should revive that old poll yet again. I stated long ago it would take 1000 votes for me to finally pursue it, and I think we are well over 600 away from that ever happening. Gotta thank people for that!

You know once I got down to business it only took a day and a half to get all the woodwork done... And then I had a nice sense of accomplishment

Snakebyt · 11/24/2006, 06:44 PM

where do i go vote for woodwork? maybe i already voted, who knows.
Any ideas on the size/contents of the seondary tank?

Hop · 11/24/2006, 06:57 PM

Just gave it a bump

kendog261 · 11/25/2006, 11:59 AM

I think we could get 1000 easy. I cant do my wood work until you get yours done and the wife is starting to get grumpy

melev · 11/25/2006, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Snakebyt
where do i go vote for woodwork? maybe i already voted, who knows.
Any ideas on the size/contents of the seondary tank?

This is the poll that you couldn't find.
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...5&pagenumber=1

The secondary tank won't be large, as it is something to see when you first walk in. I hope it is a good idea, honestly.

I was doing some measurements, and I think 24" wide and 16" front to back will be good enough. I'm not sure about height yet, because of the angled front.

If you recall the light fixture I have over my prop section, I have an extra that would work nicely over this other tank. It has a 150w DE (double ended) MH (metal halide) bulb.

melev · 11/25/2006, 06:05 PM

I've been putting it off for far too long, as I didn't want to know the answer. Still, it had to be done. Water tests.

pH 8.21
Temp 80.8F
Salinity 1.027sg
ORP (297 - very questionable)
Alkalinity 9.6 dKH
Calcium 450ppm
Phosphate .03ppm
Magnesium 1360
Nitrate 5ppm

Not too bad, after all. Whew! Something is wrong with the pH probe of my Aqua Controller. I just calibrated it with some 7 and 10 solution, and it still says my tank's pH is 8.48 and I know that isn't true. My Pinpoint pH Monitor was calibrated as well, and it says 8.21, and the same solution checked the pH controller for the Calcium Reactor and it was dead on at 7.0

So, I think the false pH reading on the Aqua Controller is giving me a false reading for ORP. It isn't that it matters that much as both numbers are just numbers that I check daily for consistency, but it would be nice if they were the truth.

jnarowe · 11/25/2006, 09:38 PM

the temp. probe is the basis for the other probes. Try soaking the pH probe in vinegar and brushing it off with a toothbrush. Also check its connection to make sure that it isn't loose or corroded.

melev · 11/25/2006, 10:09 PM

I did all of that.

Hop · 11/25/2006, 10:33 PM

Maybe it's time to get re-probed

IBASSFSH · 11/25/2006, 10:42 PM

Glove please..

jnarowe · 11/25/2006, 10:55 PM

well they do get old...talk to Curt yet?

Lunchbucket · 11/26/2006, 12:26 AM

Melev - what test kit do you use for your po4 tests??

Lunchbucket

melev · 11/26/2006, 01:38 AM

I have a new pH probe in my backups, but I'd like to open that when this one is officially kaputt. I posted in Curt's forum, but he'll reply when he has time.

I use Salifert for my water tests.

jnarowe · 11/26/2006, 11:02 AM

I have two conductivity probes that keep getting plated and I can't seem to get it to stop. I worked on that problem for a couple weeks and gave up to deal with business stuff. I'll get back on it soon...Curt feels that it is stray current causing the plating.

melev · 11/26/2006, 10:52 PM

Today, a new DFWMAS member came over to get a Devil's Hand frag. He asked if I had anything else to share. His tank is 1.5 years old, and he has MH lighting. Basically, ready to delve into the SPS world with the rest of us.

I forewarned him that I've had red bugs and acropora-eating flatworms, but he wasn't worried. I didn't really want to give him a twig, so I looked at the one piece I figured he'd be proud of.

I did tell him to take pictures, so that in two months we can observe the growth or talk about the Acro he used to have.

Here it is:

And here's another view of some of it, in the foreground of the purple coral.

Let's wish him success.

gkarshens · 11/26/2006, 11:15 PM

Wow! I need to come visit and pretend I don't have any SPS. JK That was very generous of you.

onehundred20 · 11/26/2006, 11:55 PM

very nice acro, you gave the whole colony?

melev · 11/27/2006, 12:01 AM

No, just a spec of it. Here's the parent colony. The piece I fragged is in the upper left corner of this picture.

I have another piece of it in the back of my tank.

Lordhelmet · 11/27/2006, 12:10 AM

Marc the Philanthropist. what a guy. I wish I had enough SPS colonies to do that. I totally believe that you get out of this hobby what you put in. I'm just at the point where I can give back. great job marc.

11/24/2006, 12:51 AM	#801
UrbanSage Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tea, SD Posts: 1,657	Always amazing to see photos from your reef __________________ You can't control the wind, but you can adjust your sails. Current Tank Info: 270 gallon reef.

11/24/2006, 04:23 PM	#803
bulkhead Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lubbock, Tx Posts: 207	Woodwork?.........What woodwork??? __________________ Michael "Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is the probable reason why so few engage in it" - Henry Ford Current Tank Info: 14g Nano, 200g "under construction"

11/24/2006, 06:27 PM	#806
gman0526 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 1,278	As long as it's not just the coralline sucking it up __________________ "If the facts don't fit the theory, change the facts." A.E. Current Tank Info: 75 G BB tank

11/24/2006, 06:57 PM	#809
Hop Carpe Noctem!!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 8,548	Just gave it a bump __________________ Hop Current Tank Info: 300-gallon in-wall system (mixed reef)

11/25/2006, 09:38 PM	#813
jnarowe Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 14,710	the temp. probe is the basis for the other probes. Try soaking the pH probe in vinegar and brushing it off with a toothbrush. Also check its connection to make sure that it isn't loose or corroded. __________________ Jonathan--Recovering Tankaholic. Current Tank Info: 70g fresh planted

11/24/2006, 05:03 PM	#804
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	Yes, that is silly talk. Who needs woodwork when you have a reef to photograph?! I should revive that old poll yet again. I stated long ago it would take 1000 votes for me to finally pursue it, and I think we are well over 600 away from that ever happening. Gotta thank people for that!

11/24/2006, 05:42 PM	#805
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	My Calcium reactor is about 50% empty, and I'm guessing I'll have to clean it out and refill it soon. I checked my Log, and I just filled it up July 10th. That wasn't even 5 months!

11/24/2006, 06:44 PM	#808
Snakebyt Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Lubbock Tx Posts: 2,141	where do i go vote for woodwork? maybe i already voted, who knows. Any ideas on the size/contents of the seondary tank?

11/25/2006, 11:59 AM	#810
kendog261 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bothell, Wa. Posts: 73	I think we could get 1000 easy. I cant do my wood work until you get yours done and the wife is starting to get grumpy

11/25/2006, 06:05 PM	#812
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	I've been putting it off for far too long, as I didn't want to know the answer. Still, it had to be done. Water tests. pH 8.21 Temp 80.8F Salinity 1.027sg ORP (297 - very questionable) Alkalinity 9.6 dKH Calcium 450ppm Phosphate .03ppm Magnesium 1360 Nitrate 5ppm Not too bad, after all. Whew! Something is wrong with the pH probe of my Aqua Controller. I just calibrated it with some 7 and 10 solution, and it still says my tank's pH is 8.48 and I know that isn't true. My Pinpoint pH Monitor was calibrated as well, and it says 8.21, and the same solution checked the pH controller for the Calcium Reactor and it was dead on at 7.0 So, I think the false pH reading on the Aqua Controller is giving me a false reading for ORP. It isn't that it matters that much as both numbers are just numbers that I check daily for consistency, but it would be nice if they were the truth.

11/25/2006, 10:09 PM	#814
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	I did all of that.

11/25/2006, 10:33 PM	#815
Hop Carpe Noctem!!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 8,548	Maybe it's time to get re-probed __________________ Hop Current Tank Info: 300-gallon in-wall system (mixed reef)

11/25/2006, 10:42 PM	#816
IBASSFSH Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lawrence Kansas Posts: 979	Probed Glove please..

11/25/2006, 10:55 PM	#817
jnarowe Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 14,710	well they do get old...talk to Curt yet? __________________ Jonathan--Recovering Tankaholic. Current Tank Info: 70g fresh planted

11/26/2006, 12:26 AM	#818
Lunchbucket Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 12,924	Melev - what test kit do you use for your po4 tests?? Lunchbucket __________________ Trying to lose weight by walking is like trying to bake a cake w/ a cigarette lighter - Lunchbucket - "Nancy-Boy Extraordinaire" - maxxII- Current Tank Info: 58gal Oceanic RR, 2x400w MH (20k XM and 10k XM), Deltec PF601 Ca Rx, Deltec AP701 skimmer, mag950 return, iwaki 55rlt w/ an Oceansmotions 4-way unit, Tunze 7300 and 6000 each w/ controller, fluidized po4 rx

11/26/2006, 01:38 AM	#819
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	I have a new pH probe in my backups, but I'd like to open that when this one is officially kaputt. I posted in Curt's forum, but he'll reply when he has time. I use Salifert for my water tests.

11/26/2006, 11:02 AM	#820
jnarowe Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 14,710	I have two conductivity probes that keep getting plated and I can't seem to get it to stop. I worked on that problem for a couple weeks and gave up to deal with business stuff. I'll get back on it soon...Curt feels that it is stray current causing the plating. __________________ Jonathan--Recovering Tankaholic. Current Tank Info: 70g fresh planted

11/26/2006, 10:52 PM	#821
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	Today, a new DFWMAS member came over to get a Devil's Hand frag. He asked if I had anything else to share. His tank is 1.5 years old, and he has MH lighting. Basically, ready to delve into the SPS world with the rest of us. I forewarned him that I've had red bugs and acropora-eating flatworms, but he wasn't worried. I didn't really want to give him a twig, so I looked at the one piece I figured he'd be proud of. I did tell him to take pictures, so that in two months we can observe the growth or talk about the Acro he used to have. Here it is: And here's another view of some of it, in the foreground of the purple coral. Let's wish him success.

11/26/2006, 11:15 PM	#822
gkarshens Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 2,382	Wow! I need to come visit and pretend I don't have any SPS. JK That was very generous of you. __________________ Gabriel It's about time!

11/26/2006, 11:55 PM	#823
onehundred20 Moved On Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 826	very nice acro, you gave the whole colony?

11/27/2006, 12:01 AM	#824
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	No, just a spec of it. Here's the parent colony. The piece I fragged is in the upper left corner of this picture. I have another piece of it in the back of my tank.

11/27/2006, 12:10 AM	#825
Lordhelmet Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,008	Marc the Philanthropist. what a guy. I wish I had enough SPS colonies to do that. I totally believe that you get out of this hobby what you put in. I'm just at the point where I can give back. great job marc. __________________ I need a new signiture Current Tank Info: 90 gallon, 14 gallon