My 90 - first "real" reef - Pic Thread - Page 8

Gooli · 11/30/2005, 06:33 PM

glad to see all of them are alive...you've inspired me to add fish to my 90g

Warboc · 11/30/2005, 06:35 PM

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Originally posted by gooliver
glad to see all of them are alive...you've inspired me to add fish to my 90g

I lost a reef chromis or two.. and my yellow watchman goby.. The rest of the fish are still thriving..

Warboc · 11/30/2005, 07:09 PM

Here is a new video, just for you gooliver:

Click here to watch Reef-Tank

Warboc · 11/30/2005, 07:20 PM

One more:

Click here to watch Feeding-Time

Warboc · 12/06/2005, 09:10 PM

9:00pm - Side View... One of the many things about a reef tank that amazes me is that the corals have their own little sense of time. Some corals are starting to close for the night; bubble coral and xenia are most obvious:

Warboc · 02/23/2006, 04:21 PM

Here are some up to date photos:

Here is a shot of my tank from above at an angle. Click the photo for a much larger view:

Full Tank Shot from front:

Tank Room:

Water change in progress:

Humber · 02/23/2006, 04:51 PM

Is my first time in the hobby.
what is our opinion about this equipment?

My equipment:

1. Super skimmer 220 (coralife)
2. mag-drive 1800
3. mag-drive 700 (for chiller & UV)
3. UV Turbo-twist 6X 18 watts (coralife)
4. Chiller 1/4 hp. (coralife)
5. Aqualight pro metal halide - 2 X 150 watts HQI Metal Halide, 2 X 96 watts Compact Fluorescent Actinics (coralife)
6. Custom mini reef with 2 flows in the pre-filter

Humber · 02/23/2006, 04:53 PM

It's a 90 gal. tank

fishman805 · 02/23/2006, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Humber
Is my first time in the hobby.
what is our opinion about this equipment?

My equipment:

1. Super skimmer 220 (coralife)
2. mag-drive 1800
3. mag-drive 700 (for chiller & UV)
3. UV Turbo-twist 6X 18 watts (coralife)
4. Chiller 1/4 hp. (coralife)
5. Aqualight pro metal halide - 2 X 150 watts HQI Metal Halide, 2 X 96 watts Compact Fluorescent Actinics (coralife)
6. Custom mini reef with 2 flows in the pre-filter

Good choices all around.....

Bob

Warboc · 02/23/2006, 07:45 PM

The pumps are fine, the UV is same brand as I have, the coralife skimmer I am not sure of, but would probably go with a different brand. (ask around this forum for advice). I would go with more lighting. I recently upgraded mine to 2 x 250W MH. The power compacts you are getting probably are not much use for your tank either.

Of course, I am no expert so take all that advice with a grain of salt.

fishman805 · 02/23/2006, 08:05 PM

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Originally posted by Warboc
The pumps are fine, the UV is same brand as I have, the coralife skimmer I am not sure of, but would probably go with a different brand. (ask around this forum for advice). I would go with more lighting. I recently upgraded mine to 2 x 250W MH. The power compacts you are getting probably are not much use for your tank either.

Of course, I am no expert so take all that advice with a grain of salt.

FYI....

The skimmer he's considering is rated for a 220 gal tank and is more than enough for his tank ... The lighting is also a good choice and gives plenty of light for anything he'll want in that tank including SPS corals.... I've got the aqualite Pro 72" above my 150gal .... GregM779 has the same lighting above his 125gal tank ( look at his thread and tell me where he's lacking ) ...

Everyone that's gotten the Super Skimmer has been more than happy with it.... Great price too.... You don't have to spend a crap load of money to get a good product......

Bob

reefer1187 · 02/23/2006, 08:33 PM

wow beautiful progress

DorsalFin · 02/23/2006, 08:37 PM

wow what a beautiful tank!
it is really cool how you let us watch it grow over time.
exceptional tank

Warboc · 02/23/2006, 09:17 PM

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Originally posted by DorsalFin
wow what a beautiful tank!
it is really cool how you let us watch it grow over time.
exceptional tank

Thanks! I had not updated this thread in quite some time. I have kept a more detailed running thread on my local reef club's forum though. I appreciate the kind words.

Having these threads is great for me as well. I really enjoy reading the thread over to see the progression of the tank too!

Warboc · 02/23/2006, 09:20 PM

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Originally posted by fishman805

Everyone that's gotten the Super Skimmer has been more than happy with it.... Great price too.... You don't have to spend a crap load of money to get a good product......

Bob

It's all good, no need to be rude.

I did not want the person to go unanswered. I said to take the advice with a grain of salt, said I was no expert, and even put a smiley, gahhhh...

fishman805 · 02/24/2006, 07:05 AM

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Originally posted by Warboc
It's all good, no need to be rude.

I did not want the person to go unanswered. I said to take the advice with a grain of salt, said I was no expert, and even put a smiley, gahhhh...

Wasn't trying to be rude and I apologize if I came off that way

I did see your comments and the smiley face..... It's just that some folks try and push certain products that aren't always better than the cheaper alternatives..... For instance, folks swear by the Tunze power heads and discount the less expensive Seios.. Both are good products ( Seios are not to be confused with their cousins the Rios which are not very good ) and deserve to be recommended equally.... Same holds true with lighting and skimmers ( IMO )..... You can spend $500 on a Euro or $169 on a Coralife and both skimmers will be just as effective......

Again, I meant no offense...

Bob

True Percula · 02/24/2006, 07:24 AM

nice tank how much did you pay for the whole things?

BLUE OASIS · 02/24/2006, 09:15 AM

This is what our 90gal consist of:
90gal tank
100lbs of LS & 13lbs of LR
18 watt UV Sterlizer - Maxi Jet 400 in sump running the UV
150 Berlin Sump with sock (did not like the bio balls)
Euro Reef Protein Skimmer 5/2
1/4hp JNB Chiller
2- 250MH lights
3 Maxi Jet Powerheads 600 & 900 & 1200 in the tank
6 moon lights

Clean up crew:
2- Cleaner Shrimp
2- Pepperment Shrimp
40 - snails
10 - hermit crabs
1 - Fire Shrimp

Fish:
4- star's fish - orange, blue, Serpent Star & Sand Sifter
1- Purple Lobster
1- sting ray
1 - clown
4- Green Chromis
1- Yellow Tang
1- Purple Tang
1- Flame Angel
1- Marine Beta
1- Snow Flake eel
1- Purple fire fish
1- Fox Face
3 -Clams
1- Maderadian
1- Lawn Mower Benny
1- Scooter Benny
1- Long Nose Hawk
1- Red Hawk
2- flame scallops

Corals:
Elegance
Green Hammer Coral
Leather Coral Gold Crown Toadstool
Leather Coral Spaghetti
Mushroom Rock Frilly
Orange Zoo
Multi coral Zoo
Pulsing Xenia
Rose bubble
Carnation
Red Frog Spawn
Green Open Brain

N & G

chip721 · 02/24/2006, 10:39 AM

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Originally posted by Warboc
wish I could edit typos...

Hey Warboc, just hit the preview reply button before you post. Then you can see and correct any mistakes before you post. BTW I'm all into this thread. I just got a 90g RR and your comments, experience and suggestions are invaluable. Keep up the good work.

Warboc · 02/24/2006, 10:50 AM

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Originally posted by chip721
Hey Warboc, just hit the preview reply button before you post. Then you can see and correct any mistakes before you post. BTW I'm all into this thread. I just got a 90g RR and your comments, experience and suggestions are invaluable. Keep up the good work.

I don't even know where you pulled that quote up from in the thread. Keep in mind, this thread is almost a year old. I believe I had tried to go back to the original post and update the equipment list. I can't becuase I get a message saying "The administrator has specified that you can only edit messages for 60 minutes after you have posted. This limit has expired, so you must contact the administrator to make alterations on your message."

chip721 · 02/24/2006, 10:59 AM

NP. Bottom line ...good job. Really like what you've done.

cfarrow2 · 02/24/2006, 12:40 PM

You might cycle the fuge lights to run only at night. Research this as I am no expert, but I've heard it does good things with oxygenation, chemical processes, etc. It may cut down on your growth as well. Great looking setup!

fishman805 · 02/25/2006, 08:20 AM

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Originally posted by Warboc
I don't even know where you pulled that quote up from in the thread. Keep in mind, this thread is almost a year old. I believe I had tried to go back to the original post and update the equipment list. I can't becuase I get a message saying "The administrator has specified that you can only edit messages for 60 minutes after you have posted. This limit has expired, so you must contact the administrator to make alterations on your message."

You can edit your last "post" for up to 60 minutes after you submit it by simply going to your post and clicking the: edit/delete button at the top right of your post window..... As far as updating your equipment list, go to "My RC" at the top and select one of the edit functions there.... I change mine from time to time...

Bob

Warboc · 02/25/2006, 09:27 AM

Yes.. I know...... but I mean in this actual thread for people who read it from start to finish.

fishman805 · 02/25/2006, 10:40 AM

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Originally posted by Warboc
Yes.. I know...... but I mean in this actual thread for people who read it from start to finish.

If you change something in your profile in RC, it will show in every post you ever made.... It updates your profile..... Every post you've ever made will reflect the changes you made today..... Try it..

Bob

11/30/2005, 06:33 PM	#176
Gooli Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 3,746	glad to see all of them are alive...you've inspired me to add fish to my 90g __________________ "Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. " - Benjamin Franklin Current Tank Info: 180g SPS

02/24/2006, 12:40 PM	#197
cfarrow2 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 626	You might cycle the fuge lights to run only at night. Research this as I am no expert, but I've heard it does good things with oxygenation, chemical processes, etc. It may cut down on your growth as well. Great looking setup! __________________ Happiness is contagious. What are you spreading? Current Tank Info: 55 gal. 216 W. T5s. Wet/dry sump w/ Mag 5 return. Softies, 3 fish, shrimp, urchin. HA factory for the time being.

11/30/2005, 07:09 PM	#178
Warboc Registered Member. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 497	Here is a new video, just for you gooliver: Click here to watch Reef-Tank

11/30/2005, 07:20 PM	#179
Warboc Registered Member. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 497	One more: Click here to watch Feeding-Time

12/06/2005, 09:10 PM	#180
Warboc Registered Member. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 497	9:00pm - Side View... One of the many things about a reef tank that amazes me is that the corals have their own little sense of time. Some corals are starting to close for the night; bubble coral and xenia are most obvious:

02/23/2006, 04:21 PM	#181
Warboc Registered Member. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 497	Here are some up to date photos: Here is a shot of my tank from above at an angle. Click the photo for a much larger view: Full Tank Shot from front: Tank Room: Water change in progress:

02/23/2006, 04:51 PM	#182
Humber Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3	Is my first time in the hobby. what is our opinion about this equipment? My equipment: 1. Super skimmer 220 (coralife) 2. mag-drive 1800 3. mag-drive 700 (for chiller & UV) 3. UV Turbo-twist 6X 18 watts (coralife) 4. Chiller 1/4 hp. (coralife) 5. Aqualight pro metal halide - 2 X 150 watts HQI Metal Halide, 2 X 96 watts Compact Fluorescent Actinics (coralife) 6. Custom mini reef with 2 flows in the pre-filter

02/23/2006, 04:53 PM	#183
Humber Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3	It's a 90 gal. tank

02/23/2006, 07:45 PM	#185
Warboc Registered Member. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 497	The pumps are fine, the UV is same brand as I have, the coralife skimmer I am not sure of, but would probably go with a different brand. (ask around this forum for advice). I would go with more lighting. I recently upgraded mine to 2 x 250W MH. The power compacts you are getting probably are not much use for your tank either. Of course, I am no expert so take all that advice with a grain of salt.

02/23/2006, 08:33 PM	#187
reefer1187 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: new york Posts: 253	wow beautiful progress

02/23/2006, 08:37 PM	#188
DorsalFin Moved On Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chesterfield MO Posts: 37	wow what a beautiful tank! it is really cool how you let us watch it grow over time. exceptional tank

02/24/2006, 07:24 AM	#192
True Percula Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lauderhill,Florida Posts: 716	nice tank how much did you pay for the whole things?

02/24/2006, 09:15 AM	#193
BLUE OASIS Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Palm Harbor, FL (Tampa/Clearwater area) Posts: 27	This is what our 90gal consist of: 90gal tank 100lbs of LS & 13lbs of LR 18 watt UV Sterlizer - Maxi Jet 400 in sump running the UV 150 Berlin Sump with sock (did not like the bio balls) Euro Reef Protein Skimmer 5/2 1/4hp JNB Chiller 2- 250MH lights 3 Maxi Jet Powerheads 600 & 900 & 1200 in the tank 6 moon lights Clean up crew: 2- Cleaner Shrimp 2- Pepperment Shrimp 40 - snails 10 - hermit crabs 1 - Fire Shrimp Fish: 4- star's fish - orange, blue, Serpent Star & Sand Sifter 1- Purple Lobster 1- sting ray 1 - clown 4- Green Chromis 1- Yellow Tang 1- Purple Tang 1- Flame Angel 1- Marine Beta 1- Snow Flake eel 1- Purple fire fish 1- Fox Face 3 -Clams 1- Maderadian 1- Lawn Mower Benny 1- Scooter Benny 1- Long Nose Hawk 1- Red Hawk 2- flame scallops Corals: Elegance Green Hammer Coral Leather Coral Gold Crown Toadstool Leather Coral Spaghetti Mushroom Rock Frilly Orange Zoo Multi coral Zoo Pulsing Xenia Rose bubble Carnation Red Frog Spawn Green Open Brain N & G

02/24/2006, 10:59 AM	#196
chip721 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 1,260	NP. Bottom line ...good job. Really like what you've done.

02/25/2006, 09:27 AM	#199
Warboc Registered Member. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gonzales, La Posts: 497	Yes.. I know...... but I mean in this actual thread for people who read it from start to finish.