Tswifty's Custom 40g Rimless Build Thread - Page 43

kudora · 11/28/2009, 09:32 PM

not playing call of duty 2 yet but i am currently playing dragon age

Electrobes · 11/29/2009, 08:45 AM

Haha I've played it but forsome reason never realy got into it. I am far more into Borderlands right now.. and am crying at the constant delays for the other games!

OwNeD162 · 11/29/2009, 03:57 PM

I'll definitely give you a game in COD

!

Tswifty · 11/30/2009, 02:04 AM

Haha... Mitchell, I'm addicted man. I'm usually up pretty late playing, so we'll def have to hook up for a match or two!

bradw6860 · 11/30/2009, 05:40 AM

Codmw2 is taking over my life atm, i must say that your tank has very similar dimensions to mine with an external weir and everything and i only just came across your built, kudos to you!!

imcosmokramer · 11/30/2009, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tswifty

New Reflectors are here:

OH hello Mr Refloctor

This was a sweet pickup.

My SPS Tank
My Anemone Tank

OwNeD162 · 11/30/2009, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tswifty

Haha... Mitchell, I'm addicted man. I'm usually up pretty late playing, so we'll def have to hook up for a match or two!

Haha, I'm still pretty addicted too, although I had to stop staying up so late every night cause I was falling asleep at work

...

Tswifty · 11/30/2009, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bradw6860

Codmw2 is taking over my life atm, i must say that your tank has very similar dimensions to mine with an external weir and everything and i only just came across your built, kudos to you!!

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by imcosmokramer

OH hello Mr Refloctor

This was a sweet pickup.

My SPS Tank
My Anemone Tank

Yeah... now I just need to get them hung.

I'm hoping to drive out to borrow the PAR meter tomorrow.

Quote:

Originally Posted by OwNeD162

Haha, I'm still pretty addicted too, although I had to stop staying up so late every night cause I was falling asleep at work

...

Haha... I hear that. I'll be on later tonight/early this morning. Most days I usually get on around midnight and play for a few hours before hitting the sack.

Reeftanks6 · 12/02/2009, 07:41 PM

Tank looks really good

OwNeD162 · 12/02/2009, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tswifty

Haha... I hear that. I'll be on later tonight/early this morning. Most days I usually get on around midnight and play for a few hours before hitting the sack.

Well I'll be on midnight tonight my time (9am your time), but I picked up DJ Hero today, so that is most likely what I'll be playing

Tswifty · 12/14/2009, 07:40 PM

Stopped over to check on the tank today and was pretty disappointed. We had an extended power outage last week (I was unable to get to the tank), and it looks like I lost my 3 Bartlett Anthias during the outage. Also, a few small coral frags look to be suffering, and my protein skimmer is STILL acting up and giving me spotty results at best.

Overall the tank still looks great, I'm just pretty upset about some of the recent developments... because I feel that most/if not all would have been able to have been avoided if I was around the tank on a daily basis.

Good news is that I should be starting a new job soon, and am waiting to hear back this week regarding some final details. Once that's all wrapped up, I'll be moving the tank over to my current residence.

OwNeD162 · 12/14/2009, 09:52 PM

That sucks to hear TJ

... I'm glad the tank still looks great on the whole though

... And I'm really happy for you getting your new job, I hope it all goes super smoothly for you, you and your tank deserve it

!

Tswifty · 12/18/2009, 05:44 PM

Water Parameters

Tswifty · 12/18/2009, 05:46 PM

Glad to see the water params checked out. I think it's time to recalibrate my pH probe though, and will hopefully get around to that tomorrow as well as performing some much needed maintenance and a 20% water change.

Tswifty · 12/18/2009, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OwNeD162

That sucks to hear TJ

... I'm glad the tank still looks great on the whole though

... And I'm really happy for you getting your new job, I hope it all goes super smoothly for you, you and your tank deserve it

!

Thanks Mitchell.

Tswifty · 01/01/2010, 07:12 PM

Wow it's been a little while since my last post. Wish I had a good update, but I'm still in damage control mode right now.

My total fish loss (which I attribute the the power outage) was 3 Bartlett Anthias and my Eibli Mimic Tang. So now my remaining fish list looks like this:

4 Green Chromis
1 Midas Blenny
1 Bangaii Cardinal
1 Mystery Wrasse
2 Yasha Hase White Ray Shrimpgobies

The tank looks so empty now.

Vodka/Bacteria dosing has been suspended until I can figure out what is wrong with my skimmer. I plan on calling Marine Solutions so I can hopefully get to the bottom of this problem which has been creating issues for about the past month or two. The skimmer will work fine for a few hours, I'll leave... then return the following day to the skimmer body only about half full of water. Hopefully some replacement parts is all it will take.

Also, my tank is currently Barebottom!

Once I suspended my Vodka/Bacteria dosing, I had a serious cyanobacteria outbreak across my sandbed. Rather than deal with it, I just sucked the entire sandbed out. I was planning on swapping it out soon anyway. However, I'm not sure if I'm going to replace it now. The BB look is beginning to grow on me. Plus, the tank is so full of rock, coral, and clams that you really can't see the bottom anyway.

I have some more minor maintenance to perform tomorrow, then I plan on doing some PAR testing and hopefully finally getting my Lumen Max Elite Pendants hung over the tank. Part of that maintenance will include nuking a bunch of aiptasia that seems to have begun popping up out of nowhere. Once again... I'm never using wet live rock again when I start a tank!!!

On a side note, when I was sucking out the sandbed I found out that my Tiger Tail Cucumber has split, and I have at least 2 in the tank now. Obviously if I end up staying BB I'll have to rehome them.

Hopefully I'll have some good news and pictures tomorrow.

Tswifty · 01/01/2010, 07:13 PM

Oh and Happy New Year everyone!

Johnny C · 01/01/2010, 09:22 PM

Thanks for the update TJ... if you find time, bless us with a FTS and some macros!

psteeleb · 01/02/2010, 08:23 AM

TJ - your tank is looking great - sorry to hear about the fish loss

Taqpol · 01/02/2010, 01:34 PM

That really sucks about the Tang. Losing big fish always hurts the worst because they add so much personality to the tank.

maroun.c · 01/03/2010, 08:58 AM

Sorry about the fish loss.
Happy New Year.

HumanIMDB · 01/08/2010, 10:28 AM

Happy New Year T.J. and to all of my "RC Buddies"!

I hope everyone has a good 2010 and that the activity on RC highlights some shining tanks!

Kara and I have stated our Hobby New Year's Resolutions...hopefully our activities will inspire others to do the same.

Chris

Tswifty · 01/09/2010, 11:44 PM

Took some pics tonight to show the current status of the tank. My skimmer crapped out again, so I finally pulled the trigger and removed it (not like it's been doing anything for the past month or two anyway), and and am hoping to borrow a loaner one from a local club member until I can get in touch with Marine Solutions and get the problem fixed.

I'm also hoping to replace the sandbed soon as well, and plan on doing another 1/2" sandbed of Carib Sea Fiji Pink.
FTS

Tswifty · 01/09/2010, 11:52 PM

Some more pics:

It almost looks like a reef from this angle.

Luckily my corals all have been doing well, and have continued to grow throughout the skimmer problems. Not that surprised that the Chalices are enjoying the "dirtier" water. The Miami Hurricane especially has been posting impressive growth (for a chalice).

I need to find somewhere to get them mounted though, because they're hidden out of sight on the frag rack in the back of the tank.

30k Lokani.

Rommel's Rainbow Acro... Showing some growth tips at the base, but has FINALLY began to show some hints of the vibrant colors that will hopefully continue to improve as it matures.

DEERE G · 01/10/2010, 07:10 AM

Things are looking good. Love the Rommel's Rainbow. (among others)

11/28/2009, 09:32 PM	#1051
kudora thread reader Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 1,639	not playing call of duty 2 yet but i am currently playing dragon age __________________ You must use "Regular Clorox" Any scents like "New Fresh Scent Clorox" will kill all of your animals in a few minutes (don't ask) "Paul b" Current Tank Info: 84 gallon(60x18x18) tank, 40 breeder frag, 30 gallon lps

11/29/2009, 08:45 AM	#1052
Electrobes Montipora type guy Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 2,945	Haha I've played it but forsome reason never realy got into it. I am far more into Borderlands right now.. and am crying at the constant delays for the other games! __________________ Christian Current Tank Info: 100G Half Cylinder

11/29/2009, 03:57 PM	#1053
OwNeD162 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane, QLD, Australia Posts: 873	I'll definitely give you a game in COD ! __________________ [URL=https://matchnow.info]Womans in your town[/URL] Current Tank Info: 2 x 1 x 1ft + EcoSystem Pro 40 HOB + 1 x 150W DE MH, 2 x 24W Actinic, Hailea HC- 150A 1/10 HP Chiller, Vortech MP20

11/30/2009, 02:04 AM	#1054
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	Haha... Mitchell, I'm addicted man. I'm usually up pretty late playing, so we'll def have to hook up for a match or two! __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

12/14/2009, 07:40 PM	#1061
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	Stopped over to check on the tank today and was pretty disappointed. We had an extended power outage last week (I was unable to get to the tank), and it looks like I lost my 3 Bartlett Anthias during the outage. Also, a few small coral frags look to be suffering, and my protein skimmer is STILL acting up and giving me spotty results at best. Overall the tank still looks great, I'm just pretty upset about some of the recent developments... because I feel that most/if not all would have been able to have been avoided if I was around the tank on a daily basis. Good news is that I should be starting a new job soon, and am waiting to hear back this week regarding some final details. Once that's all wrapped up, I'll be moving the tank over to my current residence. __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

11/30/2009, 05:40 AM	#1055
bradw6860 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 23	Codmw2 is taking over my life atm, i must say that your tank has very similar dimensions to mine with an external weir and everything and i only just came across your built, kudos to you!!

12/02/2009, 07:41 PM	#1059
Reeftanks6 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: PA Posts: 3,857	Tank looks really good

12/14/2009, 09:52 PM	#1062
OwNeD162 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane, QLD, Australia Posts: 873	That sucks to hear TJ ... I'm glad the tank still looks great on the whole though ... And I'm really happy for you getting your new job, I hope it all goes super smoothly for you, you and your tank deserve it ! __________________ [URL=https://matchnow.info]Womans in your town[/URL] Current Tank Info: 2 x 1 x 1ft + EcoSystem Pro 40 HOB + 1 x 150W DE MH, 2 x 24W Actinic, Hailea HC- 150A 1/10 HP Chiller, Vortech MP20

12/18/2009, 05:44 PM	#1063
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	Water Parameters __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

12/18/2009, 05:46 PM	#1064
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	Glad to see the water params checked out. I think it's time to recalibrate my pH probe though, and will hopefully get around to that tomorrow as well as performing some much needed maintenance and a 20% water change. __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

01/01/2010, 07:12 PM	#1066
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	Wow it's been a little while since my last post. Wish I had a good update, but I'm still in damage control mode right now. My total fish loss (which I attribute the the power outage) was 3 Bartlett Anthias and my Eibli Mimic Tang. So now my remaining fish list looks like this: 4 Green Chromis 1 Midas Blenny 1 Bangaii Cardinal 1 Mystery Wrasse 2 Yasha Hase White Ray Shrimpgobies The tank looks so empty now. Vodka/Bacteria dosing has been suspended until I can figure out what is wrong with my skimmer. I plan on calling Marine Solutions so I can hopefully get to the bottom of this problem which has been creating issues for about the past month or two. The skimmer will work fine for a few hours, I'll leave... then return the following day to the skimmer body only about half full of water. Hopefully some replacement parts is all it will take. Also, my tank is currently Barebottom! Once I suspended my Vodka/Bacteria dosing, I had a serious cyanobacteria outbreak across my sandbed. Rather than deal with it, I just sucked the entire sandbed out. I was planning on swapping it out soon anyway. However, I'm not sure if I'm going to replace it now. The BB look is beginning to grow on me. Plus, the tank is so full of rock, coral, and clams that you really can't see the bottom anyway. I have some more minor maintenance to perform tomorrow, then I plan on doing some PAR testing and hopefully finally getting my Lumen Max Elite Pendants hung over the tank. Part of that maintenance will include nuking a bunch of aiptasia that seems to have begun popping up out of nowhere. Once again... I'm never using wet live rock again when I start a tank!!! On a side note, when I was sucking out the sandbed I found out that my Tiger Tail Cucumber has split, and I have at least 2 in the tank now. Obviously if I end up staying BB I'll have to rehome them. Hopefully I'll have some good news and pictures tomorrow. __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

01/01/2010, 07:13 PM	#1067
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	Oh and Happy New Year everyone! __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

01/01/2010, 09:22 PM	#1068
Johnny C Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 4,140	Thanks for the update TJ... if you find time, bless us with a FTS and some macros! __________________ "...the sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonders forever" -Jacques Cousteau

01/02/2010, 08:23 AM	#1069
psteeleb Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 5,249	TJ - your tank is looking great - sorry to hear about the fish loss __________________ A smooth sea never made a skillful mariner Current Tank Info: 110g Mixed Reef, LED's & T5's

01/02/2010, 01:34 PM	#1070
Taqpol Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 2,205	That really sucks about the Tang. Losing big fish always hurts the worst because they add so much personality to the tank. __________________ ^ Click on my username and 'Visit Taqpol's Home Page!" to view my 220 gallon custom Miracles tank! -Alex

01/03/2010, 08:58 AM	#1071
maroun.c Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Lebanon Posts: 6,111	Sorry about the fish loss. Happy New Year. __________________ 390 G mixed reef build Current Tank Info: 390G mixed reef

01/08/2010, 10:28 AM	#1072
HumanIMDB Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 1,556	Happy New Year T.J. and to all of my "RC Buddies"! I hope everyone has a good 2010 and that the activity on RC highlights some shining tanks! Kara and I have stated our Hobby New Year's Resolutions...hopefully our activities will inspire others to do the same. Chris __________________ Chris Rivers Will do computer support for frags. :) Click on the Red House to see our AGA92 Corner Reef Tank Build thread. Current Tank Info: 10 Gal (Aqualight 96W Quad 50/50, AquaClear Power Filter 70 with Chaeto lit by 6500K Bulb, AquaClear Power Head 20, 50w Tronic Heater), 92 Gal All-Glass Corner (Cycling)

01/09/2010, 11:44 PM	#1073
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	Took some pics tonight to show the current status of the tank. My skimmer crapped out again, so I finally pulled the trigger and removed it (not like it's been doing anything for the past month or two anyway), and and am hoping to borrow a loaner one from a local club member until I can get in touch with Marine Solutions and get the problem fixed. I'm also hoping to replace the sandbed soon as well, and plan on doing another 1/2" sandbed of Carib Sea Fiji Pink. FTS __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

01/09/2010, 11:52 PM	#1074
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	Some more pics: It almost looks like a reef from this angle. Luckily my corals all have been doing well, and have continued to grow throughout the skimmer problems. Not that surprised that the Chalices are enjoying the "dirtier" water. The Miami Hurricane especially has been posting impressive growth (for a chalice). I need to find somewhere to get them mounted though, because they're hidden out of sight on the frag rack in the back of the tank. 30k Lokani. Rommel's Rainbow Acro... Showing some growth tips at the base, but has FINALLY began to show some hints of the vibrant colors that will hopefully continue to improve as it matures. __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

01/10/2010, 07:10 AM	#1075
DEERE G Passing Through Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ATL Posts: 1,503	Things are looking good. Love the Rommel's Rainbow. (among others) __________________ -Keith- Current Tank Info: DRY