90reefernyc name change to 270reefernyc

[amay121]

270reefernyc. Great looking tank, but one suggestion. Invest in a DSLR or better camera. I'm getting blurry eyed just looking at the pics.

Great start and here's to your success.

 

[90reefernyc]

Hey thanks Amay121! I know what you mean I think I had the settings wrong. I will try again see how they come out if not definitely going to get a better camera. Thank you, Jimmy

 

[~sp0ok~]

looking good wow

 

[90reefernyc]

Here are some more pictures (with a GOOD camera)

Full tank shot:

Still practicing.

 

[asonitez]

are those barbonious anthias?

 

[solitude127]

Nice tank

 

[90reefernyc]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13812270#post13812270 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by asonitez
are those barbonious anthias?

Hey asonitez yes they are

 

[90reefernyc]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13812873#post13812873 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by solitude127
Nice tank

Thank you Solitude127

 

[Reeftanks6]

Man what an amazing improvement from last time i saw the tank.

 

[mcbaes72]

That full tank pic is beautiful. I like the rock formation as well, plenty of hiding places, yet good swimming space...not overcrowded.

 

[Crazy One]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12713106#post12713106 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by 90reefernyc
Well haven't updated in a while so here we go.
Got the tank full and cycling for about two weeks now.

Here is the view from the back of the wall in the fish room:

You can see my light rack. In the center is the return from the chiller going through the wavy sea.

Her are my overflows:

I made them like the Hofer Gurgle Buster. I used 1 1/2 pipe with 3 X 1 1/2 reducers for more flow.

Can you please tell me how you made the overflow pipes, and What type of metal halide light fixtures are those?

 

[90reefernyc]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13821992#post13821992 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mcbaes72
That full tank pic is beautiful. I like the rock formation as well, plenty of hiding places, yet good swimming space...not overcrowded.

Hey mcbaes thank you. I was actually thinking of adding more rock in the back area for more corals what do you think?

 

[90reefernyc]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13825610#post13825610 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Crazy One
Can you please tell me how you made the overflow pipes, and What type of metal halide light fixtures are those?

Sure no problem: The overflows were made using 1 1/2" pvc pipe one 1 1/2"male adapter on one end an 1 1/2 X 2 coupling and an 2 X 3 coupling. I dremelled out the 1 1/2 X 2 coupling to make it slide up and down the pipe itself put the 2 X 3 on top. I drilled a few 1/2" holes in the pipe put a 1 1/2" cap on top with the air line for the gurgle. Here is the site but made some modifications:
http://home.everestkc.net/jrobertson57268/HGB/

The lights are Sfiligoi 400 watts xr6. I purchased them through Aquarium obsessed.

 

[mcbaes72]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13826822#post13826822 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by 90reefernyc
Hey mcbaes thank you. I was actually thinking of adding more rock in the back area for more corals what do you think?

More rock? Nah, looks good already, one of the best rock formations I've seen on RC. More corals? Yes. I suggest a gorgonian species in case you don't already have them. They come in purple, yellow, red, etc., pretty colorful and hardy. Had mine over ten yrs.

 

[xXReefXx]

cool set-up!!

 

[dphins]

I like your aquascaping. Not a plain rock wall. It looks really natural.

 

[TandN]

Tank looks great

 

[90reefernyc]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14211325#post14211325 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dphins
I like your aquascaping. Not a plain rock wall. It looks really natural.

Thank you, dphins

 

[90reefernyc]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14211768#post14211768 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tanya72806
Tank looks great

Thank you, Tanya72806

 

[90reefernyc]

A little update:
Started the Fauna Marin Ultra lith system on 12/30/08
Added about 12 sps frags in the tank this week.
I am hoping to be posting some new pictures soon.
Thank you everyone for looking!