Melev's new 280g Starfire tank thread - Page 29

melev · 07/07/2006, 11:37 AM

Cuby2k - Yes, the clam is brilliant blue. When I shop for a clam, I really want an eye-popping aqua blue. I don't see them too often. That was under normal lighting, although I do have white balance adjustment set. What I'll do is take pictures from above in the near future, because corals are so pretty from that perspective.

The music was from Titanic. And the flow is from the two Tunzes, a VorTech, and the Little Giant return pump.

Tbduval · 07/07/2006, 03:47 PM

Melev...speaking of pumps, which do you like better the Vortech or the Tunze? I have been thinking of getting one and can't decide. Thanks for all your helpful info.

melev · 07/07/2006, 04:13 PM

I really like the smaller VorTech, but for now the Tunze has the upperhand because it ramps up and down with its controller. When the VorTech controller comes out, I think it will be my preferred choice.

Cuby2k · 07/07/2006, 06:07 PM

Ah, Titanic, of course.

Well done lad.

migston · 07/07/2006, 06:09 PM

Thanks to the Titanic music, I was really hoping for a shot of a sweaty hand pressing against the steamy back glass of your tank.

Amazing video Marc. Truly an inspiration.

melev · 07/08/2006, 12:27 AM

A few pictures from tonight. The 250w 10,000K Reeflux and the two super actinic VHOs were lit, but the 400w 20,000K bulb was off. It gave the tank an interesting look, so I captured a few images.

My Tiger Cowrie, about the size of a lemon, decided for the first time to hike up the glass overflow.

Here's the coral that I never ever remember the name of. Someone told me a few days ago, and I swore I'd remember. Oops.

Pink Milli - these corals look a little faded due to the recently cracked bulb.

Blue Milli (not so blue lately)

]

A. tenuis

M capricornis - love the color and rapid growth!

melev · 07/08/2006, 12:31 AM

A. scripps

A. granulosa

A. yongei, with Melev's Purple Monster in the background

Tabling green acropora

Royal Milli

I hope to take some top down pictures in the near future.

gkarshens · 07/08/2006, 06:10 AM

Looking great! I still think that purple one is an Echinophylia. Does that sound right?

rdmpe · 07/08/2006, 09:09 AM

Amazing pictures Marc. What do you feed that tiger cowrie?

The LFS here had a couple of huge Hawiian cowries, but I was worried that one of those would starve in my tank. I just don't have much algae for them to eat. I did buy a small "money cowrie" that I think will only get to be an inch or so across.

melev · 07/08/2006, 04:28 PM

That sounds right Gabriel. I've gotta get that one memorized finally.

Randy, I had some red algae on everything, and the turkey liver stuff which it seemed to like more. It wanders around and seems to vacuum off whatever it likes, but for the most part seems content with things. It appears healthy to me, and it is nice to see it out and about.

Ursus · 07/08/2006, 04:58 PM

Echinophyllia with two L's but yeah, that looks about right (not that I would know, im just handy with google and what not). Very cool coral.

Zoom · 07/08/2006, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Blue Milli (not so blue lately)

Looks just like mine after using chemi clean.

gkarshens · 07/09/2006, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ursus
Echinophyllia with two L's but yeah, that looks about right (not that I would know, im just handy with google and what not). Very cool coral.

Thanks. I was trying to spell by memory.

itstheantitang · 07/13/2006, 01:19 PM

Melev,

When you mention you have cyano in spots, is it on sand or rocks?

Freemans Reef · 07/14/2006, 03:34 AM

love the echino can't wait till i can find one local
was wondering where i can order a vortech from
thanx
FREEMAN

melev · 07/14/2006, 04:14 AM

itstheantitang - it seems to be clustered on the sand in two areas, and then occasionally on a tip here or there of the occasional SPS. It likes to grow on the suncorals too. My refugium is full of it, which looks rediculous, and yet my macro algae seems to have receeded substantially. The urchin may be the reason for that though.

freemans reef - aquariumspecialty.com is one source of many.

Cuby2k · 07/14/2006, 09:34 AM

Beautiful tank shots Marc.

kmacartney · 07/14/2006, 09:59 AM

Marc, how can I access that movie making software that you used on your awesome video?

-Keith

melev · 07/14/2006, 12:44 PM

It comes with Windows XP. Look under Accessories for Windows Movie Maker.

melev · 07/14/2006, 01:02 PM

My club members came over a couple of days ago, and decided to finish the woodwork for me.

Pictures will be posted shortly.

Enderrea · 07/14/2006, 01:06 PM

Why you got to Tease us like that ??? Post them already

Cuby2k · 07/14/2006, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by melev
My club members came over a couple of days ago, and decided to finish the woodwork for me.

Pictures will be posted shortly.

Decided to finish the woodwork FOR YOU?

melev · 07/14/2006, 01:10 PM

Some people just aren't very patient. But, in their credit, they didn't just give me a hard time but instead stepped up to make the difference. I can't believe it. The woodwork is actually done, before the tank turned two years old.

Cprowler · 07/14/2006, 01:16 PM

what ever...

melev · 07/14/2006, 01:17 PM

After the meeting Wednesday night, a few club members came over to see the tank. They decided the woodwork could not wait another minute, and got busy.

Here are a series of close ups to show you the incredible detail.

They worked quickly, methodically, and quietly.

What impressed me most is how it blends in so well with the rest of the room.

Finally, a full tank shot.

And a closeup of the scroll work.

07/07/2006, 06:07 PM	#704
Cuby2k Cuby2k Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 982	Ah, Titanic, of course. Well done lad. __________________ Rod "Cuby" Current Tank Info: 180 display, 100 gal DIY fuge/sump, DIY skimmer.

07/07/2006, 06:09 PM	#705
migston Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 481	Thanks to the Titanic music, I was really hoping for a shot of a sweaty hand pressing against the steamy back glass of your tank. Amazing video Marc. Truly an inspiration. __________________ Migs Current Tank Info: 12g Aquapod, 70w MH Sunpod, Nano Remora

07/08/2006, 06:10 AM	#708
gkarshens Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 2,382	Looking great! I still think that purple one is an Echinophylia. Does that sound right? __________________ Gabriel It's about time!

07/13/2006, 01:19 PM	#714
itstheantitang Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 477	Melev, When you mention you have cyano in spots, is it on sand or rocks? __________________ Ignore the smoke and smile...

07/14/2006, 09:34 AM	#717
Cuby2k Cuby2k Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 982	Beautiful tank shots Marc. __________________ Rod "Cuby" Current Tank Info: 180 display, 100 gal DIY fuge/sump, DIY skimmer.

07/07/2006, 11:37 AM	#701
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	Cuby2k - Yes, the clam is brilliant blue. When I shop for a clam, I really want an eye-popping aqua blue. I don't see them too often. That was under normal lighting, although I do have white balance adjustment set. What I'll do is take pictures from above in the near future, because corals are so pretty from that perspective. The music was from Titanic. And the flow is from the two Tunzes, a VorTech, and the Little Giant return pump.

07/07/2006, 03:47 PM	#702
Tbduval Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 369	Melev...speaking of pumps, which do you like better the Vortech or the Tunze? I have been thinking of getting one and can't decide. Thanks for all your helpful info.

07/07/2006, 04:13 PM	#703
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	I really like the smaller VorTech, but for now the Tunze has the upperhand because it ramps up and down with its controller. When the VorTech controller comes out, I think it will be my preferred choice.

07/08/2006, 12:27 AM	#706
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	A few pictures from tonight. The 250w 10,000K Reeflux and the two super actinic VHOs were lit, but the 400w 20,000K bulb was off. It gave the tank an interesting look, so I captured a few images. My Tiger Cowrie, about the size of a lemon, decided for the first time to hike up the glass overflow. Here's the coral that I never ever remember the name of. Someone told me a few days ago, and I swore I'd remember. Oops. Pink Milli - these corals look a little faded due to the recently cracked bulb. Blue Milli (not so blue lately) ] A. tenuis M capricornis - love the color and rapid growth!

07/08/2006, 12:31 AM	#707
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	A. scripps A. granulosa A. yongei, with Melev's Purple Monster in the background Tabling green acropora Royal Milli I hope to take some top down pictures in the near future.

07/08/2006, 09:09 AM	#709
rdmpe Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 3,737	Amazing pictures Marc. What do you feed that tiger cowrie? The LFS here had a couple of huge Hawiian cowries, but I was worried that one of those would starve in my tank. I just don't have much algae for them to eat. I did buy a small "money cowrie" that I think will only get to be an inch or so across.

07/08/2006, 04:28 PM	#710
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	That sounds right Gabriel. I've gotta get that one memorized finally. Randy, I had some red algae on everything, and the turkey liver stuff which it seemed to like more. It wanders around and seems to vacuum off whatever it likes, but for the most part seems content with things. It appears healthy to me, and it is nice to see it out and about.

07/08/2006, 04:58 PM	#711
Ursus Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 480	Echinophyllia with two L's but yeah, that looks about right (not that I would know, im just handy with google and what not). Very cool coral.

07/14/2006, 03:34 AM	#715
Freemans Reef Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hazen, AR Posts: 141	love the echino can't wait till i can find one local was wondering where i can order a vortech from thanx FREEMAN

07/14/2006, 04:14 AM	#716
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	itstheantitang - it seems to be clustered on the sand in two areas, and then occasionally on a tip here or there of the occasional SPS. It likes to grow on the suncorals too. My refugium is full of it, which looks rediculous, and yet my macro algae seems to have receeded substantially. The urchin may be the reason for that though. freemans reef - aquariumspecialty.com is one source of many.

07/14/2006, 09:59 AM	#718
kmacartney Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Athens, OH Posts: 1,444	Marc, how can I access that movie making software that you used on your awesome video? -Keith __________________ <--That's my boy! To see my tank, click the...Oh wait! Where did it go? Current Tank Info: 75 gallon display, 20 gallon sump/refugium, 6X54W T5, ASM G2, Mag 9.5 return, 2X Gulf Stream II Maxi-Jet Mods

07/14/2006, 12:44 PM	#719
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	It comes with Windows XP. Look under Accessories for Windows Movie Maker. Last edited by melev; 07/14/2006 at 12:55 PM.

07/14/2006, 01:02 PM	#720
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	My club members came over a couple of days ago, and decided to finish the woodwork for me. Pictures will be posted shortly.

07/14/2006, 01:06 PM	#721
Enderrea Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Shoreline, Wa Posts: 235	Why you got to Tease us like that ??? Post them already __________________ 101st Screaming Chickens! God Bless those still in Harms way. James Current Tank Info: 80 gallon Lake tanganyika

07/14/2006, 01:10 PM	#723
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	Some people just aren't very patient. But, in their credit, they didn't just give me a hard time but instead stepped up to make the difference. I can't believe it. The woodwork is actually done, before the tank turned two years old.

07/14/2006, 01:16 PM	#724
Cprowler Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,758	what ever...

07/14/2006, 01:17 PM	#725
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	After the meeting Wednesday night, a few club members came over to see the tank. They decided the woodwork could not wait another minute, and got busy. Here are a series of close ups to show you the incredible detail. They worked quickly, methodically, and quietly. What impressed me most is how it blends in so well with the rest of the room. Finally, a full tank shot. And a closeup of the scroll work.