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Unread 08/31/2009, 04:07 AM   #2001
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This thread was automatically split due to performance issues. You can find the rest of the thread here: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...6#post15623656


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Unread 08/31/2009, 04:07 AM   #2002
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Thanks for the kind words everybody! Yes I like the fish as well, but makes for a difficult fish selection in a small reef tank. Anything smaller will be eaten, and almost everything larger won't fit into my tank. I rely on my new additions being complete jerks or lightning quick!

Blackthunda - Tank looks great! I like the open sand space in the front. Did Boret have any influence on that one?

Michael - I will check out your link soon. The pick you posted looks great though! Very nice and clean tank! And congrats on the almost 2nd split!!!! I was around for the first one, and am excited about the 2nd, and 3rd, and 4th............how long till we get our own sticky?!?!?!?!


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Unread 08/31/2009, 04:08 AM   #2003
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NO WAY!!!!!!!! How awesome!!!!! Ok, now wheres that sticky?


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Unread 08/31/2009, 04:11 AM   #2004
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lol, well done jim, you split the thread. heres to split 3


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Unread 08/31/2009, 07:45 AM   #2005
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Congrats on the split. Shows how much is happenin' in the corner.

Seems that a sticky would be appropriate now.

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Unread 08/31/2009, 10:38 AM   #2006
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it wont happen unfortunately, were a community of around 80 members, 20-25 regular posters, theres 3-4 thousand members on rc daily who are not interested in corners, ive mentioned a forum before and there have been posts in feedback by others suggesting the same, well that wont happen, as for a sticky, usually the thread needs to win thread of the month to get stickied


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Unread 08/31/2009, 11:01 AM   #2007
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Cheers everyone!!!

Don't worry about sticky, with all the activity in this thread it is always on top This is my home inside RC


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Unread 08/31/2009, 11:15 AM   #2008
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Don't worry about sticky, with all the activity in this thread it is always on top This is my home inside RC
very true boret, good point, however we can always campaign for (new to the hobby thread of the year) and ask waterkeeper to sticky it


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Unread 08/31/2009, 11:42 AM   #2009
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I think, what we need to do is get one of our tanks up to TOTM status, then get the thread nominated for Thread of the month (also TOTM? confusing)...

So, who's going for TOTM first?


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Unread 08/31/2009, 11:50 AM   #2010
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I think, what we need to do is get one of our tanks up to TOTM status,

So, who's going for TOTM first?
good idea, i think all members should post a latest picture so we can vote for whos closest to that level and then all join forces to help him push it a little closer to being noticed by the RC hierarchy as a future possible TOTM.


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Unread 08/31/2009, 02:22 PM   #2011
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I love that idea! From what i can remember without looking back through everything, and without seeing any updated pics I'd have to say Sdoggf or Boret have a good chance! Both of thier tanks are completely packed with corals, and very nice colors. Fish selection in Sdoggf's tank is not a huge variety, but the Wrasses that he does have are very nice. I know Boret has his tank loaded with some very nice fish as well. I'll grab that camera this weekend and get my latest pics up sometime next week. I'd love a corner to get recognized as TOTM, and as far as Michael and myself go, I'm sure we'd both love to see a Fully Mixed Reef take the cake!


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Unread 08/31/2009, 02:49 PM   #2012
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Maybe we should ask for this to be moved to the "Reef Discussion" forum. I would have never seen it if someone did not point it out to me. How many experienced guys really cruise the New to Hobby forum anyway?


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Unread 08/31/2009, 03:29 PM   #2013
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I'm all for voting up a corner tank as TOTM, we have some very nice examples in this thread.

One of the "problems" with this thread not being recognized for the content that it offers, is that it is a thread. What I mean is it's chocked full of great tips and advise, well over 100 pages of info, but it's very hard to get to. Those of us who have been here since the beginning know how much good build info, DIY info, Q&A info are in here... it's quite incredible actually... I'd wager that from a tank-setup point of view, this thread has just about everything covered...

What if we created a new thread to move the discussion to. Someone could skim all the info out of this thread and create a "basics of corner tanks" thread, where in the first posts have the collective content replayed in an orderly fashion... we can then continue the discussions on that thread...

Most of the Thread's that are nominated start with this style of summary information as the first post.

Just an idea for our discussion and no, I'm not volunteering to create the thread...LOL I'm just an idea man, i do not like to actually do anything.


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Unread 08/31/2009, 03:48 PM   #2014
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HAHAHAHA!!!!!! I have to say that I'm with you on being the idea man. I don't like doing anything either.........except I don't ever have good ideas........

Husky - I look on the New to the Hobby section pretty frequently. I usually start with that and work my way down the different sections, trying to help out where I can. Or sometimes I just make random comments that have nothing to do with anything!

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Unread 08/31/2009, 07:48 PM   #2015
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So I have a 36g corner bowfront with a 24" 65w PC fixture across the middle.
I built a hood for the tank, and I was thinking about adding some lights to the top across the corners and/or front/back.

What would the cheapest way to do two 12" lighting strips?
Whether it be T5 or PC.
Any specific products or links would be greatly appreciated, I'm a complete lighting newb.
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Edit:
Could I get a ballast (like this http://www.lightbulbsdirect.com/page/001/PROD/E254PUVH), two 12" reflectors and two 12" lights, and simply bolt it up? Would I need anything else?


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Unread 08/31/2009, 09:03 PM   #2016
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Hi there CoreyK I personally like the look of Metal Halides. A single 175W with 1 or 2 24" T12 Super Actinics will work beautifully. The advantage of the T12 is the internal reflector that make it very easy to place wherever you want. I also think that the POP you get out of T12 is just fantastic. A single 175w 14k or 20 bulb will give you tons of light and allow you to grow great SPS corals.

Hookup the idea is fantastic. The thread does indeed have tons of info. I think that a single person posting a summary is a bit much to ask from Michael (LOL ) but maybe if we all post about what it is that we think important and that has worked for our tanks maybe we can make it easier to get a new thread together.
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Btw is that why you are Consulting services Manager and not just Consulting services!!?? jk


I think the honors to start the new thread should go to Michael who, a day before Christmas, 8 months ago, started it all. (over 100 pages in 8 months with 35850+ views!!)

Husky_1 I think that is a good point. I do however browse RC differently. I normally start with the new replies to whatever thread I am subscribed to.... getting about 30 emails from RC everyday , I then move to the New Posts (Get New and Get Daily buttons up top)

I have to admit that it took me a while to find this thread, and I point it out to people when I see that they have a corner tank. Whatever makes it more accessible would be fantastic.

About TOTM.... wow, you see some amazing tanks in TOTM so it is difficult to imagine that our little reefs will make it there, but Sdoggf's should definitely be considered. Thanks for the vote of confidence on mine Reefkeeper15.

But let's get started with Thread of TM (I think it will deserve that status at one point.


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I too have got a wealth of info from this thread more so than any other.. most of my threads just sit there with no response or helpful info thanks all for the help and good read


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my suggestion would be to do a blog of corners with the information gathered in some kind of order and then everyone save a link to it in their favorites folder, it can be updated and stuff removed as and when we need it to be, and we can keep this thread going as it is and feed the new blog, just a thought


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Whatever happens to this thread, I'll still be posting all my questions here first. There is so much non-biased info from all you guys on here, it makes me feel that when I ask a question, I'll be getting an honest answer. There is a little need for creativity and ingenuity just to have these tanks up and running, so I know most people on here are pretty clever, and the great ideas always keep coming. We've got 2 electricians (but don't look under our tanks right Michael?), at least one awesome photographer (and DIY specialist!), and countless others who've built some very complex curved or many sided stands/canopies, and some sump/fuge/ATO combos that are up there with the best of the best! I would definately recomend people to trust the info from this thread, corner owners or not!


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Hey guys, question on lightening...

I am running a Single 250w MH Double Ended on a Lumenarc mini, with 2x24 and 1x36 t5 supplements. I have tried a host of different things, and have still not found the right mix of lights.

The XM10's are too white/yellow
The Phoenix are a bit sterile looking
The iwasaki 14k were ok at first but still a little to white

I have also tried a host of different t5 combo's with these, from the daylight, to Blue actinics, Purple actinics, and 25/75 split (Sorry I dont have all the bulb names off the top of my head)

Right now the closest to what I like is the Phoenix 14k (old bulb needs replacing), with 2x24 blue actinics (Geisman I think) and 1x36 25/75 split. The problem with this is the reds/oranges/yellows just don't pop.

I really wish I would have gone with an SE setup, I love the radium's, as even without supplement they have a wonderful color.

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Unread 09/01/2009, 10:11 AM   #2022
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Hey guys, question on lightening...

I am running a Single 250w MH Double Ended on a Lumenarc mini, with 2x24 and 1x36 t5 supplements. I have tried a host of different things, and have still not found the right mix of lights.

The XM10's are too white/yellow
The Phoenix are a bit sterile looking
The iwasaki 14k were ok at first but still a little to white

I have also tried a host of different t5 combo's with these, from the daylight, to Blue actinics, Purple actinics, and 25/75 split (Sorry I dont have all the bulb names off the top of my head)

Right now the closest to what I like is the Phoenix 14k (old bulb needs replacing), with 2x24 blue actinics (Geisman I think) and 1x36 25/75 split. The problem with this is the reds/oranges/yellows just don't pop.

I really wish I would have gone with an SE setup, I love the radium's, as even without supplement they have a wonderful color.

Any suggestions?
I don't know if you have seen this link? But if you haven't here it is. I think that most of these photos are for mogul MH, but some do cross over. This might help out. I am kinda drawn to the 'blueline super white', which i haven't seen much about.

http://www.cnidarianreef.com/lamps.cfm

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Hey guys, question on lightening...
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Right now the closest to what I like is the Phoenix 14k (old bulb needs replacing), with 2x24 blue actinics (Geisman I think) and 1x36 25/75 split. The problem with this is the reds/oranges/yellows just don't pop.

Any suggestions?
You have nailed the combo that I personally would have suggested and I'm kind of suprised that the red/yellows are not doing it for you.

I would 100% recommend keeping the Phoenxi 14k as the MH... get a new one for sure... I'm not sure on their spectral shift over time, but old=replace and they are the best on the market for growth and color.

If you are not getting the red/yellows, then you might try reversing your T5's... put 2x24 of the 25/75 (12k bulbs) and the 1x36 as a pure blue Geisman is good.

Also, read these...

A Different Look at Lighting: Effects of Prolonged Photoperiod, Spectral Quality, and Light Dosage

How to Make Corals Colorful, Part One: New Information, With Particular Attention to Blue-Green Fluorescent Pigments

How to Make Corals More Colorful, Part Two: New Information! Green Fluorescent Pigments, Pigment Clades, and Photoconversion from Green to Orange/Red

How to Make Corals More Colorful Part 3 - New Information: Red Fluorescent Pigments: DsRed-type


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Unread 09/01/2009, 11:36 AM   #2024
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Thanks for the links guys,

To be honest, I a bit gunshy of buying 2 more 24" bulbs just to "try" it out. I am not 100% sure that I love the color these put off, and am concerned that by adding that touch more, the colors may become washed out. Man, I wish someone close had a couple I could borrow

Good luck with your thread, I will check it out now. Then will be checking out the links provided for lighting.


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