40g SPS

cugly · Aug 1, 2014

Looking good Matt

Arkayology · Aug 14, 2014

cugly said:
Looking good Matt

Thanks. Things are coming back around. I had some tissue necrosis on some acro branches from stinging, but no mass die offs due to tank params, though the params are a little off when I got back. I have things dialed back in now. I should see things returning to normal in the next month I hope.

Not really a lot of room to add anything anymore, but I want to get another acro or two. I actually have had to move a lot of stuff around because of the growth. My hawkins has been moved twice because of the red planet's growth, so not I moved it to it's own on on the other side of the tank. The red planet is getting huge. I'll take some pics in the next week or so before my wedding to show the rearrangement of the corals.

chri · Sep 1, 2014

sweet tank. great color

cugly · Sep 2, 2014

SoCalDude said:
Thanks. Things are coming back around. I had some tissue necrosis on some acro branches from stinging, but no mass die offs due to tank params, though the params are a little off when I got back. I have things dialed back in now. I should see things returning to normal in the next month I hope.

Not really a lot of room to add anything anymore, but I want to get another acro or two. I actually have had to move a lot of stuff around because of the growth. My hawkins has been moved twice because of the red planet's growth, so not I moved it to it's own on on the other side of the tank. The red planet is getting huge. I'll take some pics in the next week or so before my wedding to show the rearrangement of the corals.

Congrats dude that's awesome..

Arkayology · Oct 8, 2014

The tank is in recovery mode from a rough summer of high temps and alk swings. It is getting better though

I lost my miyagi colony but saved this frag. Growing it out again.

sahin · Oct 8, 2014

Love this tank; despite the ups and downs, it still looks great and has very nice SPS colours. :thumbsup:

Arkayology · Oct 15, 2014

I set up a webcam to check on my tank while I am not at home. I will be in London, Paris, and Dublin in a couple weeks and I wanted to be able to check in on the tank just to make sure it isn't leaking all over the floor or anything.

I am in the process of figuring out the best way to add a couple T5HO bulbs to this tank as well. The radion is giving me great colors and growth but I am tired of the shading that comes with the LEDs. With my 24x24x16 tank I think that x2 coral + bulbs will be good. There is really only a 24''x17'' area that needs to be lit due to the overflow that sticks out from the back of the tank.

sahin · Oct 15, 2014

SoCalDude said:
I set up a webcam to check on my tank while I am not at home. I will be in London, Paris, and Dublin in a couple weeks and I wanted to be able to check in on the tank just to make sure it isn't leaking all over the floor or anything.

I am in the process of figuring out the best way to add a couple T5HO bulbs to this tank as well. The radion is giving me great colors and growth but I am tired of the shading that comes with the LEDs. With my 24x24x16 tank I think that x2 coral + bulbs will be good. There is really only a 24''x17'' area that needs to be lit due to the overflow that sticks out from the back of the tank.

Two Coral+ would fill in the shadows very nicely. This is one of the reasons I havent moved to full LED yet...

Webcam is a very good idea as well. Hope you enjoy your stay in London! Where in London are you coming to? Hope all goes well with the tank whilst you are away.

Arkayology · Oct 18, 2014

New FTS

Lilmatty5dimes · Oct 18, 2014

Wow stunning tank. Absolutely gorgeous. Love your collection and that's a ton of growth from everything. Keep it up.

markalot · Oct 18, 2014

Looks good.

. Can't wait to see it with some T5s as well.

Jim Z. · Oct 18, 2014

Love the tank.......................Jim

reeflover62 · Oct 19, 2014

Your tank looks very happy Matt enjoy your trip

Mark426 · Oct 19, 2014

I understand what you're going thru with the LEDs. I love the light that my Radions threw but I finally had to go old school and return to T5 lighting due to the shadowing.

It looks like a couple of LED manufactures are getting a clue and addressing the problem by experimenting with LEDs by removing the tight optics or moving away from the puck design. If the shadowing problem is solved I will jump back in a heartbeat.

EDIT: Love the tank

Jim Z. · Oct 19, 2014

"It looks like a couple of LED manufactures are getting a clue and addressing the problem by experimenting with LEDs by removing the tight optics or moving away from the puck design. If the shadowing problem is solved I will jump back in a heartbeat."

Yes, the flat heat sinks that the LEDs are mounted on point the light straight down. If they mount lights on a curved surface, it may solve some of that issue. Or manufacture them with a reflector.

I do like the coloration of the corals in this tank with LED lighting. The T5's should help out with the shadowing..................Jim

Arkayology · Oct 20, 2014

Lilmatty5dimes said:
Wow stunning tank. Absolutely gorgeous. Love your collection and that's a ton of growth from everything. Keep it up.

Thanks! I am looking to add some more frags in a month or so. I'm starting to get a really nice collection though.

markalot said:
Looks good. . Can't wait to see it with some T5s as well.

Me too!!! I hope it is sooner than later.

Jim Z. said:
Love the tank.......................Jim

Thanks, Jim!

reeflover62 said:
Your tank looks very happy Matt enjoy your trip

Oh, I will. I have a tank sitter staying at my place so it should be just fine while I am gone!

Mark426 said:
I understand what you're going thru with the LEDs. I love the light that my Radions threw but I finally had to go old school and return to T5 lighting due to the shadowing.

It looks like a couple of LED manufactures are getting a clue and addressing the problem by experimenting with LEDs by removing the tight optics or moving away from the puck design. If the shadowing problem is solved I will jump back in a heartbeat.

EDIT: Love the tank

I almost bought a 6x24 ATI fixture over the weekend just because I hate the shadowing that much. I decided to just stick to figuring out what I want to do about adding some T5 supplements as I would miss the shimmer too much. I may end up getting an ATI fixture used as a backup just in case I ever need it though.

Either way, I really don't think anyone can argue that you can't get good growth/color with LEDs. You just need to be able to know how to work them. Hopefully we will have some options with LEDs to deal with shadowing eventually.

Jim Z. said:
"It looks like a couple of LED manufactures are getting a clue and addressing the problem by experimenting with LEDs by removing the tight optics or moving away from the puck design. If the shadowing problem is solved I will jump back in a heartbeat."

Yes, the flat heat sinks that the LEDs are mounted on point the light straight down. If they mount lights on a curved surface, it may solve some of that issue. Or manufacture them with a reflector.

I do like the coloration of the corals in this tank with LED lighting. The T5's should help out with the shadowing..................Jim

Thanks man. I think it will help as well. Just a couple coral+ bulbs to help with the shadows should work really well. The radion will still be the main light source.

sahin · Oct 20, 2014

You will definitely miss the shimmer and the pop from the Royal Blue LED's...I'd keep the Radion and look to adding DIY T5 or DIY LED Strips...or something like a BuildMYLED units with custom LED layout...but that would be a bit costly...

paulsreef01 · Nov 15, 2014

What do you keep Cal, Alk, and Mg at? What mode and power are you running your MP10s?

Awesome tank BTW! :thumbsup:

Arkayology · Nov 18, 2014

Teal Stag
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Miyagi Tort

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Steve Elias Blue Stag
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Purple Tricolor Nana
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markalot · Nov 18, 2014

Nice photos Matt, corals look fantastic.

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