Build thread of the Monterey Marinland 265 84x24x30
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Biggar
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You referring to the display, right? Not the Eb8, PM1, etc
davidsuli
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Hey biggar sorry to bother u, i was thinking in adding a strip of led from rapidled but im not sure about if the leda get wet, not for falling but maybe a splash or the condensation at night, im planning to add it to a red sea max 250 idk if ur familiar with the hood, its a close hood and theres a lot of condensation at night, and again sorry to bother u, every imput its greatly appreciate men
Biggar
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No problem.
I would not risk putting any light or electronics where there is much condensation. I run fans on mine for about 8 hours a day to keep them cool also. not sure if you have that option. Back of my canopy is open
With Leds, what is recommended is: low heat, no water, fans, and splash guard.
gasman059
The OG mad scientist
yup:wavehand:
Biggar
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Added few corals from the frag swap. Forgot to post them in the thread.
I will take some more recent pictures soon of how they have settled in or haven't. The Yuma got eaten ) ;
Giving those pests the lethal dip.
List of what was added:
PURPLE AND GREEN FORMOSA
ALVEOPORA
ORANGE YUMA
FRUITLOOP ZOA
BLUE TORT
BLUE AGAVE
MAXIMA CLAM
SCRIPPS ACRO
Had 3 head, already got 5, growing nicely
YES! They glow so bright, its sick!
More Grow out pics coming soon. Derasa Clam is growing scary fast
I will take some more recent pictures soon of how they have settled in or haven't. The Yuma got eaten ) ;
Giving those pests the lethal dip.
List of what was added:
PURPLE AND GREEN FORMOSA
ALVEOPORA
ORANGE YUMA
FRUITLOOP ZOA
BLUE TORT
BLUE AGAVE
MAXIMA CLAM
SCRIPPS ACRO
Had 3 head, already got 5, growing nicely
YES! They glow so bright, its sick!
More Grow out pics coming soon. Derasa Clam is growing scary fast
AquamanE
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Eddie
This one is for you! Can you believe I went over a year without an automatic ATO? I did dial in my outdoor timer rather well though beforehand.
Its about time!!!!!:headwally:
In another pic you mention dosing kalk. How are you doing that? With ATO?
and what is third bottle on right of your two part? Is that Vodka?
Biggar
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Hi Eddie, I am dosing both 2 part(alk + calc) via BRS dosing pumps set at 40 minutes per day.
Also... I dose kalk via my ATO at 1 teaspoon per gallon.
The third bottle is Magnesium, I dump one urine container in manually weekly, along with 10ml strontium and about 50 iodine drops.
No nitrate remover or carbon source needed. My cheato grows so fast its, sick, I should take a picture of how much is in there now. I had a portion the size of a soft ball 2 months ago, now there is about 2 basket balls worth.
Fruitloop Zoa- Easily, the brightest coral in the tank
Biggar
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Hi Mark. Yes, brightwell aquatics recipe calls for 12 drops per 50 gallons.
I figure 300 gallons is about 50 drops. Who knows if this does anything, but I believe zoas like it.
Biggar
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Tank Progression April 29th 12
Tank Progression April 29th 12
Everything has been doing pretty good. Recently, I sold my 75 gallon set up and moved a few more fish and corals into this display. Its getting filled fast.
On the other hand Im concerned that some colors are losing color.
I think Im bleaching the color out of some corals and im not sure why. I believe the LEDs have much to do with it. They are growing, but some are losing that vibrant color. Maybe someone here has experience with this.
Few Pics
Birdsnest coral love the tank. This one is growing like mad along with the neon green ones.
Few other grow out pics
Roger- this piece is from your tank, I changed the color of it. ) :
Tank Progression April 29th 12
Everything has been doing pretty good. Recently, I sold my 75 gallon set up and moved a few more fish and corals into this display. Its getting filled fast.
On the other hand Im concerned that some colors are losing color.
I think Im bleaching the color out of some corals and im not sure why. I believe the LEDs have much to do with it. They are growing, but some are losing that vibrant color. Maybe someone here has experience with this.
Few Pics
Birdsnest coral love the tank. This one is growing like mad along with the neon green ones.
Few other grow out pics
Roger- this piece is from your tank, I changed the color of it. ) :
Biggar
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Mark, my parameters are spot on. Po4 is almost zero and nitrate 5ppm
No need for invite..... me casa su casa. Come by anytime, just call to make sure im home.
Ill post some pics on main thread of examples soon
Joshporksandwic
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WOW! Very nice thread. The tank looks awesome. Everything looks very happy! How hard was installing the controller?
Biggar
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Thanks, appreciated.
Installing it was easy, adding a wifi extender was easy, programming was harder than expected. I contacted neptune systems twice with issues. Their customer service is good.
Biggar
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Thanks again Siptang!
I use a Canon T2i
Shooting photography with LEDs is near impossible ( : But.... I try
Actually- with the royal blue and blue lights on solo, when everything looks amazing- It is impossible. :headwally:
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