Ryan's 300 Gallon Starfire Journal - Page 7

roktsintst · 10/30/2009, 02:45 PM

Thanks Jay.

Well, once i got the tank set up, the weather changed and we dont have the hot days anymore, so i dont know what will happen when the heat comes back. I was having a problem keeping the tank warm, if that sounds possible at all! I bought 2 more 500 watt heaters, and i set up an 18" 11,000 cfm fan i got from costco for $60 that is blowing across the tank that is also helping a lot. And me leaving the door open to the rest of the house has a sizable impact on the ambient temp and humidity as well.

I re-wrote the temp language in my Aqua Controller a few days ago and since then, i have kept the tank within a degree of 75! I would eventually like to get the tnak to 74ish.

I have a few more ideas on how to do this, but i just dont have the money right now.

1. Add a Fantech outside mounting vent fan that pulls 400 cfm's

2. Add a 1/2 hp chiller in an outside vented box.

3. Change the reflectors out to the new LumenArc's with AC options. I would replace the 4 reflectors w/ 4 new reflectors that have 4" ducting attached. I would then put 2 4" inline duct fans and vent the air outside. Seeing as Most of the heat comes from the halides, I think this could be a very good option. The only problem is that the reflectors are $200 each and i need 4!

Cuby2k · 10/30/2009, 09:36 PM

[QUOTE=roktsintst;15943786]Thanks Jay.

Well, once i got the tank set up, the weather changed and we dont have the hot days anymore, so i dont know what will happen when the heat comes back. I was having a problem keeping the tank warm, if that sounds possible at all! I bought 2 more 500 watt heaters, and i set up an 18" 11,000 cfm fan i got from costco for $60 that is blowing across the tank that is also helping a lot. QUOTE]

Wow, 11,000 CFM is a lot of air movement!

Could it be 1,100?

roktsintst · 10/30/2009, 10:25 PM

yeah, that is what I said! But Yes, it is 11,000 cfm's. Well, that is what is says on the box, but it sure doesn't feel like 11,000. It is definitly a lot of air flow, but is still doesn't feel like 11,000...

Reefer08 · 10/31/2009, 02:10 AM

Any reason why you want to get the tank to 74 degree's?

roktsintst · 10/31/2009, 11:27 AM

I want to keep some cooler water fish like Tinkeri Butterfly's and I would love an Interruptus Angel.

roktsintst · 11/06/2009, 03:39 PM

roktsintst · 11/06/2009, 03:42 PM

eagleONE · 11/06/2009, 07:04 PM

Nice shots ryan! Now let's seem them LPS candies you got!

roktsintst · 11/06/2009, 07:41 PM

thanks Jay. I'll work on that!!!

mew · 11/29/2009, 04:18 AM

Wow, awesome thread! I just sat here and read all 7 pages.
I got frags from you before, but now I can see where those frags came from! Beautiful corals, and sweet setup!
Got any updates?

rfalvey89 · 11/29/2009, 09:08 AM

+1 ^ I just read this & WOW...very well done.

mpoletti · 11/29/2009, 09:22 AM

Very nice Ryan, The corals are starting to color back up in a short time

DanW · 11/29/2009, 09:27 AM

WOW Ryan… I just went though your thread and it’s fantastic. Thanks for sharing and keeping such detailed documentation. I love the fish room and viewing room and I’m really jealous. Your build was well thought out and executed at lightning speed. Congratulations

Cuby2k · 11/29/2009, 09:57 AM

Great pictures, keep up the good work!

roktsintst · 11/29/2009, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mew

Wow, awesome thread! I just sat here and read all 7 pages.
I got frags from you before, but now I can see where those frags came from! Beautiful corals, and sweet setup!
Got any updates?

Thanks! Stay Tuned for updates, I should have some stuff ready later today!

roktsintst · 11/29/2009, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rfalvey89

+1 ^ I just read this & WOW...very well done.

Thank you Very Much!

roktsintst · 11/29/2009, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpoletti

Very nice Ryan, The corals are starting to color back up in a short time

Thanks Mark! If only my corals looked half as good as yours I would be happy! The colors are starting to pick back up, but not as quickly as I thought they would...

roktsintst · 11/29/2009, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanW

WOW Ryan… I just went though your thread and it’s fantastic. Thanks for sharing and keeping such detailed documentation. I love the fish room and viewing room and I’m really jealous. Your build was well thought out and executed at lightning speed. Congratulations

Thanks a ton Dan! I have such a bad memory that im also using this thread too help me remember when and what I have done, like a journal! It did go up pretty quick once I got started, but I moved and had to get the tank moved as well which is no easy task!

roktsintst · 11/29/2009, 04:40 PM

Here are just a few updated pictures...

roktsintst · 11/29/2009, 04:42 PM

Dejavu · 11/29/2009, 06:19 PM

Wow Ryan, the tank is looking great. BTW nice LPS collection.

roktsintst · 11/29/2009, 06:23 PM

Thanks Brian!

Reefer08 · 11/29/2009, 08:37 PM

Awesome chalices, what type of lighting do you have them placed under?

roktsintst · 11/29/2009, 09:55 PM

the chalices are under t5's

DAS140 · 11/29/2009, 10:41 PM

What is the name of this beautiful coral?

10/30/2009, 02:45 PM	#151
roktsintst Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cental Cali Posts: 2,384	Thanks Jay. Well, once i got the tank set up, the weather changed and we dont have the hot days anymore, so i dont know what will happen when the heat comes back. I was having a problem keeping the tank warm, if that sounds possible at all! I bought 2 more 500 watt heaters, and i set up an 18" 11,000 cfm fan i got from costco for $60 that is blowing across the tank that is also helping a lot. And me leaving the door open to the rest of the house has a sizable impact on the ambient temp and humidity as well. I re-wrote the temp language in my Aqua Controller a few days ago and since then, i have kept the tank within a degree of 75! I would eventually like to get the tnak to 74ish. I have a few more ideas on how to do this, but i just dont have the money right now. 1. Add a Fantech outside mounting vent fan that pulls 400 cfm's 2. Add a 1/2 hp chiller in an outside vented box. 3. Change the reflectors out to the new LumenArc's with AC options. I would replace the 4 reflectors w/ 4 new reflectors that have 4" ducting attached. I would then put 2 4" inline duct fans and vent the air outside. Seeing as Most of the heat comes from the halides, I think this could be a very good option. The only problem is that the reflectors are $200 each and i need 4! __________________ --- Ryan --- Current Tank Info: 300 AGE Starfire SPS Reef75g frag tank lit w/ T5's Deltec 902ACIII4 400 Radium's4-160 vho'sGEO 818 CA RXReefTek Kalk RXDart Return on manifold to a wavy sea57 watt uvHammerHead w/ OceansMotion

10/30/2009, 09:36 PM	#152
Cuby2k Cuby2k Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 982	[QUOTE=roktsintst;15943786]Thanks Jay. Well, once i got the tank set up, the weather changed and we dont have the hot days anymore, so i dont know what will happen when the heat comes back. I was having a problem keeping the tank warm, if that sounds possible at all! I bought 2 more 500 watt heaters, and i set up an 18" 11,000 cfm fan i got from costco for $60 that is blowing across the tank that is also helping a lot. QUOTE] Wow, 11,000 CFM is a lot of air movement! Could it be 1,100? __________________ Rod "Cuby" Current Tank Info: 180 display, 100 gal DIY fuge/sump, DIY skimmer.

10/30/2009, 10:25 PM	#153
roktsintst Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cental Cali Posts: 2,384	yeah, that is what I said! But Yes, it is 11,000 cfm's. Well, that is what is says on the box, but it sure doesn't feel like 11,000. It is definitly a lot of air flow, but is still doesn't feel like 11,000... __________________ --- Ryan --- Current Tank Info: 300 AGE Starfire SPS Reef75g frag tank lit w/ T5's Deltec 902ACIII4 400 Radium's4-160 vho'sGEO 818 CA RXReefTek Kalk RXDart Return on manifold to a wavy sea57 watt uvHammerHead w/ OceansMotion

10/31/2009, 11:27 AM	#155
roktsintst Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cental Cali Posts: 2,384	I want to keep some cooler water fish like Tinkeri Butterfly's and I would love an Interruptus Angel. __________________ --- Ryan --- Current Tank Info: 300 AGE Starfire SPS Reef75g frag tank lit w/ T5's Deltec 902ACIII4 400 Radium's4-160 vho'sGEO 818 CA RXReefTek Kalk RXDart Return on manifold to a wavy sea57 watt uvHammerHead w/ OceansMotion

11/06/2009, 03:39 PM	#156
roktsintst Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cental Cali Posts: 2,384	__________________ --- Ryan --- Current Tank Info: 300 AGE Starfire SPS Reef75g frag tank lit w/ T5's Deltec 902ACIII4 400 Radium's4-160 vho'sGEO 818 CA RXReefTek Kalk RXDart Return on manifold to a wavy sea57 watt uvHammerHead w/ OceansMotion

10/31/2009, 02:10 AM	#154
Reefer08 Moved On Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,812	Any reason why you want to get the tank to 74 degree's?

11/06/2009, 03:42 PM	#157
roktsintst Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cental Cali Posts: 2,384	__________________ --- Ryan --- Current Tank Info: 300 AGE Starfire SPS Reef75g frag tank lit w/ T5's Deltec 902ACIII4 400 Radium's4-160 vho'sGEO 818 CA RXReefTek Kalk RXDart Return on manifold to a wavy sea57 watt uvHammerHead w/ OceansMotion

11/06/2009, 07:04 PM	#158
eagleONE Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: CA Posts: 1,408	Nice shots ryan! Now let's seem them LPS candies you got! __________________ Jay Current Tank Info: ATB powered

11/06/2009, 07:41 PM	#159
roktsintst Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cental Cali Posts: 2,384	thanks Jay. I'll work on that!!! __________________ --- Ryan --- Current Tank Info: 300 AGE Starfire SPS Reef75g frag tank lit w/ T5's Deltec 902ACIII4 400 Radium's4-160 vho'sGEO 818 CA RXReefTek Kalk RXDart Return on manifold to a wavy sea57 watt uvHammerHead w/ OceansMotion

11/29/2009, 04:18 AM	#160
mew Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Diego / Fullerton Posts: 109	Wow, awesome thread! I just sat here and read all 7 pages. I got frags from you before, but now I can see where those frags came from! Beautiful corals, and sweet setup! Got any updates?

11/29/2009, 09:08 AM	#161
rfalvey89 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lutz FL...Never heard of it?- Neither had I Posts: 1,113	+1 ^ I just read this & WOW...very well done. __________________ ....None of you understand. I'm not locked up in here with you. You're locked up in here with ME! Current Tank Info: 150 gal powered by Ecotech Radions, Vectra, MP40QD's

11/29/2009, 09:22 AM	#162
mpoletti You'll never walk alone Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 18,245	Very nice Ryan, The corals are starting to color back up in a short time __________________ -Mark a.) I believe... The curse is a reality b.) Fish poop is your friend c.) Why chase numbers? #CoralsLiketoDisco #ReefSerenity

11/29/2009, 09:27 AM	#163
DanW Certified Stick Killer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: So. Cal. - North Tustin Posts: 2,784	WOW Ryan… I just went though your thread and it’s fantastic. Thanks for sharing and keeping such detailed documentation. I love the fish room and viewing room and I’m really jealous. Your build was well thought out and executed at lightning speed. Congratulations

11/29/2009, 09:57 AM	#164
Cuby2k Cuby2k Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 982	Great pictures, keep up the good work! __________________ Rod "Cuby" Current Tank Info: 180 display, 100 gal DIY fuge/sump, DIY skimmer.

11/29/2009, 04:40 PM	#169
roktsintst Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cental Cali Posts: 2,384	Here are just a few updated pictures... __________________ --- Ryan --- Current Tank Info: 300 AGE Starfire SPS Reef75g frag tank lit w/ T5's Deltec 902ACIII4 400 Radium's4-160 vho'sGEO 818 CA RXReefTek Kalk RXDart Return on manifold to a wavy sea57 watt uvHammerHead w/ OceansMotion

11/29/2009, 04:42 PM	#170
roktsintst Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cental Cali Posts: 2,384	__________________ --- Ryan --- Current Tank Info: 300 AGE Starfire SPS Reef75g frag tank lit w/ T5's Deltec 902ACIII4 400 Radium's4-160 vho'sGEO 818 CA RXReefTek Kalk RXDart Return on manifold to a wavy sea57 watt uvHammerHead w/ OceansMotion

11/29/2009, 06:19 PM	#171
Dejavu ReefKeeping Mag staff Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,423	Wow Ryan, the tank is looking great. BTW nice LPS collection. __________________ Brian June 2013 TOTM Current Tank Info: 270 Starphire by Miracles in GlassBK 250 InternalSequence Blackfin 1800(2) 6105 Tunzes Streams(3) 400 watt Blueline E-Ballast400w 20k Radiums(3) Lumanarc IIIGEO 624 Ca ReactorTunze OsmolotorPM SR45 and TLF PhosBan Reactor 150Apex

11/29/2009, 06:23 PM	#172
roktsintst Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cental Cali Posts: 2,384	Thanks Brian! __________________ --- Ryan --- Current Tank Info: 300 AGE Starfire SPS Reef75g frag tank lit w/ T5's Deltec 902ACIII4 400 Radium's4-160 vho'sGEO 818 CA RXReefTek Kalk RXDart Return on manifold to a wavy sea57 watt uvHammerHead w/ OceansMotion

11/29/2009, 08:37 PM	#173
Reefer08 Moved On Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,812	Awesome chalices, what type of lighting do you have them placed under?

11/29/2009, 09:55 PM	#174
roktsintst Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cental Cali Posts: 2,384	the chalices are under t5's __________________ --- Ryan --- Current Tank Info: 300 AGE Starfire SPS Reef75g frag tank lit w/ T5's Deltec 902ACIII4 400 Radium's4-160 vho'sGEO 818 CA RXReefTek Kalk RXDart Return on manifold to a wavy sea57 watt uvHammerHead w/ OceansMotion

11/29/2009, 10:41 PM	#175
DAS140 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 49	What is the name of this beautiful coral?