My Tank 40G

Gechav · 01/27/2009, 07:04 PM

Hello,

May name is Gerardo,

I'm new to the forum, show them my tank.

main tank 40G
sump 18G.

I accept good and bad reviews.

Fish:
- 1 four-stripe Damsel
- 1 Damicel devil blue
- 1 Maroon Clownfish
- 1 Sailfin tang
- 2 Nemateleotris magnifica (Fire goby)

Corals:
- 2 Candy Cane Coral (sm)
- 1 Brain Coral, Pineapple (md)
- 2 Assorted Colored Mushroom (sm)
- 4 Red Mushroom (sm)
- 1 rock Evergreen Starburst Polyp
- and very polyps

Equipment:
- Skimmer ASM G3 (pump sedra 5000)
- 1x150w HQI
- 2x96w PC (actinic)
- 40 leds (lunar light)

More...
- Live rock 55lb
- Sand alive 20lb

spleify · 01/27/2009, 07:13 PM

To Reef Central

Nice looking setup!!

Keep up the good work

Chris&Mel · 01/27/2009, 07:27 PM

Looks good
This may be a dumb question...but what is HQI?

Nereaga · 01/27/2009, 07:37 PM

DE bulb setup....

LITHIUMSTATIC · 01/27/2009, 07:50 PM

Where did you get the sump tank?

Chris&Mel · 01/27/2009, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nereaga
DE bulb setup....

Whats that?

katchupoy · 01/27/2009, 08:24 PM

DE is Double Ended... SE will be Single Ended.... those are the two major type of MH or metal halide bulbs commonly used for reef tank.

Chris&Mel · 01/27/2009, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by katchupoy
DE is Double Ended... SE will be Single Ended.... those are the two major type of MH or metal halide bulbs commonly used for reef tank.

So....what is HQI?

koranAngel · 01/27/2009, 09:02 PM

looks real good!!
love the lunar lights i was just searching ebay for them found some thought how they would look

now i know thanks im stealing ur idea

jesseakruger · 01/27/2009, 09:54 PM

looks good....keep the pics coming and welcome to rc

Johnny C · 01/28/2009, 12:15 AM

why do your lights look SO sweet, like there are four bulbs? maybe I'm just overtired? looks GREAT though!

Gechav · 01/28/2009, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by LITHIUMSTATIC
Where did you get the sump tank?

Hi LITHIUMSTATIC,

The sump is DIY's
This is the original design.

kurquhart1 · 01/28/2009, 09:23 AM

nice tank.

spleify · 01/28/2009, 09:24 AM

HQI=High Quartz Iodide

spleify · 01/28/2009, 09:27 AM

Here is some info on HQI bulbs for you.

http://www.reefland.com/forum/lighti...ally-mean.html

firsthesitation · 01/28/2009, 09:35 AM

Looks awesome! Planning on a bigger setup for that sailfin tang though?

Gechav · 01/28/2009, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by CaliDreaminjC
why do your lights look SO sweet, like there are four bulbs? maybe I'm just overtired? looks GREAT though!

Hi CaliDreaminjC,

4 lights with LEDs and use as moonlight, are 10 of 1W LEDs.

Gechav · 01/28/2009, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by spleify
Here is some info on HQI bulbs for you.

http://www.reefland.com/forum/lighti...ally-mean.html

spleify,

thanks for the info

HQI 150W

Gechav · 01/28/2009, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by firsthesitation
Looks awesome! Planning on a bigger setup for that sailfin tang though?

Hi firsthesitation,

Do not worry, I will give him the fish to a friend. Where to buy it was 2 "and now is 4"

Thanks for the idea!!!

Gechav · 01/28/2009, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by spleify
HQI=High Quartz Iodide

Thank you.

Gechav · 01/28/2009, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Chris&Mel
Looks good
This may be a dumb question...but what is HQI?

Hi Chris&Mel,

I believe this link can give you an idea!!!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HQI

Gechav · 01/28/2009, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by koranAngel
looks real good!!
love the lunar lights i was just searching ebay for them found some thought how they would look

now i know thanks im stealing ur idea

thanks.

Michael · 01/28/2009, 11:02 AM

lovely set up, looks clean and the lighting looks nice for 1watt LEDs as well

dwd5813 · 01/28/2009, 12:39 PM

nice job. what are the dimensions of the tank?

Chris&Mel · 01/28/2009, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gechav
Hi Chris&Mel,

I believe this link can give you an idea!!!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HQI

I get it.....thanx for the clarification

01/27/2009, 07:04 PM	#1
Gechav Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Monterrey, Mx. Posts: 17	My Tank 40G Hello, May name is Gerardo, I'm new to the forum, show them my tank. main tank 40G sump 18G. I accept good and bad reviews. Fish: - 1 four-stripe Damsel - 1 Damicel devil blue - 1 Maroon Clownfish - 1 Sailfin tang - 2 Nemateleotris magnifica (Fire goby) Corals: - 2 Candy Cane Coral (sm) - 1 Brain Coral, Pineapple (md) - 2 Assorted Colored Mushroom (sm) - 4 Red Mushroom (sm) - 1 rock Evergreen Starburst Polyp - and very polyps Equipment: - Skimmer ASM G3 (pump sedra 5000) - 1x150w HQI - 2x96w PC (actinic) - 40 leds (lunar light) More... - Live rock 55lb - Sand alive 20lb __________________ Que bello es el mundo marino y es mejor tenerlo en casa.

01/27/2009, 07:13 PM	#2
spleify Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 9,579	*To Reef Central* Nice looking setup!! Keep up the good work __________________ Make it a Great Day!!!! Current Tank Info: 60 gal SPS cube, with 25 gal refugium, 400W MH, DIY Lumenarc III, DIY skimmer, DIY stand and canopy. 40 breeder LPS with 40 gallon sump, DIY stand, 250W MH

01/27/2009, 07:27 PM	#3
Chris&Mel Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 597	Looks good This may be a dumb question...but what is HQI? __________________ I let my wife think she is the brains of this operation Current Tank Info: 60 gal ,36" sun dial T-5, super skimmer 220, #2&#3 korilia's, marineland 20gal sump, 80pd's LR, 30 pd's LS

01/27/2009, 09:02 PM	#9
koranAngel always on ** at work Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: sydney Posts: 436	looks real good!! love the lunar lights i was just searching ebay for them found some thought how they would look now i know thanks im stealing ur idea __________________ y did i start this hobby Current Tank Info: 500lt main tank 39g fuge sump....sohal tang purple tang 2clown,coral beauty banana wrasse coris wrasse royal doty cleaner shrimp coral banded shrimp flame angel bicolour angel sphinx goby cuc mixed corals

01/28/2009, 12:15 AM	#11
Johnny C Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 4,140	why do your lights look SO sweet, like there are four bulbs? maybe I'm just overtired? looks GREAT though! __________________ "...the sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonders forever" -Jacques Cousteau

01/27/2009, 07:37 PM	#4
Nereaga Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oley, Pa 19547 Posts: 1,513	DE bulb setup....

01/27/2009, 07:50 PM	#5
LITHIUMSTATIC Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tyler TX Posts: 41	Where did you get the sump tank?

01/27/2009, 08:24 PM	#7
katchupoy Moved On Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 1,548	DE is Double Ended... SE will be Single Ended.... those are the two major type of MH or metal halide bulbs commonly used for reef tank.

01/27/2009, 09:54 PM	#10
jesseakruger Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 107	looks good....keep the pics coming and welcome to rc

01/28/2009, 09:23 AM	#13
kurquhart1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hamilton ontario canada Posts: 141	nice tank.

01/28/2009, 09:24 AM	#14
spleify Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 9,579	HQI=High Quartz Iodide __________________ Make it a Great Day!!!! Current Tank Info: 60 gal SPS cube, with 25 gal refugium, 400W MH, DIY Lumenarc III, DIY skimmer, DIY stand and canopy. 40 breeder LPS with 40 gallon sump, DIY stand, 250W MH

01/28/2009, 09:27 AM	#15
spleify Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 9,579	Here is some info on HQI bulbs for you. http://www.reefland.com/forum/lighti...ally-mean.html __________________ Make it a Great Day!!!! Current Tank Info: 60 gal SPS cube, with 25 gal refugium, 400W MH, DIY Lumenarc III, DIY skimmer, DIY stand and canopy. 40 breeder LPS with 40 gallon sump, DIY stand, 250W MH

01/28/2009, 09:35 AM	#16
firsthesitation Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Winona MN Posts: 165	Looks awesome! Planning on a bigger setup for that sailfin tang though? __________________ Nick There's a reason why blood, sweat and tears are all salty. I have saltwater coursing through my veins. - Melev Current Tank Info: 75 Gallon RR, SPS dominated, Outer Orbit 2x250 (14k)MH 4x54 T5, Bubble King Mini160, Tunze Ozmolator 3155, Eheim 1262

01/28/2009, 11:02 AM	#23
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	lovely set up, looks clean and the lighting looks nice for 1watt LEDs as well __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

01/28/2009, 12:39 PM	#24
dwd5813 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: 813 Posts: 2,827	nice job. what are the dimensions of the tank? __________________ order some golf shoes, otherwise we'll never get out of this place alive. what can i say? in dog beers, i have only had one. - dublo8 Current Tank Info: 40B aiptasia farm