BUILDING A DREAM....SPS Dominated Tank build

jpsika08 said:
Yes, the MP40 on the side would be perfect.

Congrats on the new Tunze! Really don't know these pumps but anything that increases random flow within the tank is good, I would say having them on the back (With the MP40 on the side) would be perfect, even maybe on the side pointing at the bottom of the rear section so you can cover that area.

At the end, the ones who will tell you that these pumps are placed correctly are your corals :)
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Hey Juan :)

Thanks a lot for the suggestions. Looks like I need to get an MP40 coz I need to improve flow on the back side of my tank. Il take ur advice on the placement. Need to figure out if space is available for proper placement. I really had thought my 4 Korallias plus the 2 nano props would do the job, but I miscalculated here a bit. I guess it's the rock work that's creating an obstruction. I dont wanna disturb my rock work at the moment, but try the pump placement options you had suggested and take it from there.
But first need to get the MP40 :D
I appreciate ur input, thanks again.
 
Trivia time guys!!

I was looking at this pic which I had posted yesterday and I found the tiny goby I had said about. I really dint think I had captured him in this snap. But looks like he is in there the lil camera hog :D

Spot him anyone??

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I sure cant see it! I have read about those guys though and think they would be very cool to have in an established tank where any damage would be negligable. Is it the dark spot to the far left of the colony?

As to the vortech pump, they provide an unmatched type of flow. Its so wide and very powerful. Every sot in the tank is affected by it. THe undertow just drags any detritus in tough to reach spots right out and really there are no dead spots. They are noisy so be prepared for that. Koralias are great pumps as well and I actually like the flow they provide better along with being silent. Howeevr, they just cant compare powerwise to the vortechs. I think a combination in your setup is gonna be perfect. Good luck and let us know when you get it!
 
Well, after 10 minutes of starring at the picture, I didn't find him! LOL

More difficult than playing "Where's Waldo". :)
 
chrishayes said:
I sure cant see it! I have read about those guys though and think they would be very cool to have in an established tank where any damage would be negligable. Is it the dark spot to the far left of the colony?

As to the vortech pump, they provide an unmatched type of flow. Its so wide and very powerful. Every sot in the tank is affected by it. THe undertow just drags any detritus in tough to reach spots right out and really there are no dead spots. They are noisy
so be prepared for that. Koralias are great pumps as well and I actually like the flow they provide better along with being silent. Howeevr, they just cant compare powerwise to the vortechs. I think a combination in your setup is gonna be perfect. Good luck and let us know when you get it!
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I agree with ya Vortechs are superior products. Iv seen few in action gosh they are amazing. I'm gonna seriously be on the look out for a good deal on a MP40. Everyone is giving the thumbs up to it.
I have my Tunze nano 6015, what will be your suggestion regarding it's placement?If I am gonna use the Tunze alone.
I like Juan's suggestion it's pretty much ideal. What do ya think? Any different takes?

Trivia answer in 24 hours. :spin2:
 
:( Skimmer cup overflowed. Happened coz I added some mixed salt water to the sump to replenish the water lost by the drip acclimatization. There was about 2.5 inches of skimmate in the cup, seems like some of it has been dumped back into the sump. Hope this is not gonna harm my corals? Or will it?
Il be doing my weekly 20% water change by today evening.
The BK really amazes me. The amount of froth it produced within 5 mins was like bubbled soap all over the sump. Need to be careful. Next time will clean out the skimmer cup before any salt water top up is done and also after water change.
 
Glad to see Im not the only one that cant find it! Man, and I have beady little hawk eyes(or so my wife tells me). As to the tunze, If you are trying to use it along with the mp40 then I would say to have it run crossing perpendicular to the votech that way whatever the vortech kicks up, the tunze and other stream pumps can push to the overflow. At least thats what im hoping to do with my tank now that ive decided to go with the one mp40 and return pump only. If I can get away with it, ill only use the return fo rotating waterfrom front to back, top to bottom and back agin in order to get crud over the calfo. THe mp40 will be there to loosen the crud and smack the corals around a little to keep em in line! lol Ill letcha know if it works. If it doesnt, hell im off work, ill take the advice of a member on another site and just paddle the water with my hand!

I see youre done messin with that hair algae! got one of them spikey algae grenades huh? WHen tactical precision cant get the job done, good ol fashioned BOOOM ought to do it! Hope he works out for ya!
 
chrishayes said:
Glad to see Im not the only one that cant find it! Man, and I have beady little hawk eyes(or so my wife tells me). As to the tunze, If you are trying to use it along with the mp40 then I would say to have it run crossing perpendicular to the votech that way whatever the vortech kicks up, the tunze and other stream pumps can push to the overflow. At least thats what im hoping to do with my tank now that ive decided to go with the one mp40 and return pump only. If I can get away with it, ill only use the return fo rotating waterfrom front to back, top to bottom and back agin in order to get crud over the calfo. THe mp40 will be there to loosen the crud and smack the corals around a little to keep em in line! lol Ill letcha know if it works. If it doesnt, hell im off work, ill take the advice of a member on another site and just paddle the water with my hand!

I see youre done messin with that hair algae! got one of them spikey algae grenades huh? WHen tactical precision cant get the job done, good ol fashioned BOOOM ought to do it! Hope he works out for ya!
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Hiya Chris...

:strange: Even me, after quite a of bit of staring at it i found the lil guy in that SPS...

Once i am gonna get that MP40 i am gonna try these configurations and see how its gonna work out...coz its truly gonna be a trial and error method to get the ideal flow.

Yes with that MP40 in your tank you gonna get some serious waves in your tank :spin3:

:D The new fishes i got, hmmmm are definately has some spikes, but not exactly the spiked bombs that you identified em as....they are much smaller much colourful and very animated wrasses...any guesses? They are in the DT now after the drip accl. and been in QT.
Will post pics soon...

:beer:
 
Coral Update...

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And to balance the LPS-SPS ratio...:strange:

Looks washed out again :confused:...but is a pastel green colour...very ZeoVit like.
The once on the left is the new addition...

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Need ID please....

I was really tempted and i got this....:D

But the thing is, i am not very sure what it is :confused:

My first impression is, a variety of Xenia or Star polyp? :crazy1:
Its growing like a "mat" on the piece of rock.

This is the first time i am actually getting something i am not so sure about the husbandry requirements, i know quite criminal :uhoh2:...so guys help me ID this coral...

Now why i couldnt resist getting this coral...the colouration is just brilliant...the photos dont do it justice...each polyp got a dark royal bluish centre and fading out flouroscent bluish green tipped extensions...

Now for the crappy pics...i apologize...still havent started to use the new camera...:uhoh2:
Feel free to pass it around RC forums if you guys are also not so sure like me about the ID :eek2:

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With flash...

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Looks like clove polyps. Watch it if it is as they tend to get outta hand.

Sweet system!:thumbsup:
 
Beautiful new colony! congrats :)
I think an FTS would be nice :D

Wow, I wouldn't have never guessed the goby's position, just watch out he doesn't put stress on your acro and kill it.
 
morishidle said:
its sympodium (sorry for spelling) and its not as bad as cloves or star polyps
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Bingo!! Thanks morishidle:wave:
I did a search and yes it is a Blue-Green Sympodium.
I read :reading: bout it and I'm glad it's not a difficult to keep species.Whew!
I really hope this coral can grow out more, that would be cool. This is one softie coral I wouldn't mind letting it "grow outta hand" :D
They are very nice to watch. The polyps keeps opening n closing as if grabbing something from the water column :)

Thanks again for the ID.


jpsika08 said:
Maybe a Blue Green Xenia?

Checkout post #62 last pic,
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=18490230
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Hey Juan!
Thanks for the link bro. Yup it looks exactly like the one in that pic.
I guess the shop guys got it bit off on the ID huh? It's a Sympodium. But it does resemble Xenia, even my first impression on this coral was Xenia.

cato said:
Looks like clove polyps. Watch it if it is as they tend to get outta hand.

Sweet system!:thumbsup:
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Hiya Cato. :wave:
Thanks a lot for the compliment and for visiting my thread!!
The ID has been made. It's a Blue-Green Sympodium. Even I was confused to what it was.
Thanks again for ur input.
 
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