Dragonfish's 40B Build Log

[DragonFish]

I'd say closer to 1/8". They feel pretty stiff but I wasn't expecting the kind of pressure they'd be under.

 

[Toddrtrex]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15464289#post15464289 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by DragonFish
I'd say closer to 1/8". They feel pretty stiff but I wasn't expecting the kind of pressure they'd be under.

The only time I have used 1/8" is for the middle baffle (( over, under over )), since the water pressure is the same on both sides. The main reason I use acrylic is because I don't trust my measuring, easier to bend acrylic if the baffle is slightly too big.

 

[DragonFish]

Couple pics of my clown and moonlights. Can anyone tell if she is a perc or ocelaris?

 

[Toddrtrex]

Looks like an O to me.

While it isn't 100% accurate, the eye is a good starting off point. The ring for O's is cloudy, whereas it is clear in Percs.

Here is my Perc pair (( in your old tank )), can see the clear ring.

 

[Jared J]

Any updates? Can you post some pics on how the door is held on?

 

[DragonFish]

Sure, I'll take some updated pics tonight.

 

[DragonFish]

I've added more liverock, a second clownfish and got my chaeto going. Tank looks spotless, but for some reason I can't get coraline to grow. CA, Alk and Mag are spot on...

Actinics only

All lights on, I'd like to replace the coralife 10K with something bluer

 

[DragonFish]

Oh, and I'm replacing the sand bed as soon as my order comes in from Premium Aquatics. I used ultra fine limestone sand and it gets blown all around. I'm switching to Tropic Eden miniflakes which are 2mm grain.

 

[upster]

I really like your stand. I am going to try to incorporate some of your finishing work into the look of mine.

I need to change my sand. I'd be very interested in your opinions when you get yours replaced.

 

[DragonFish]

I actually changed out the sandbed last week, what a PITA!! It was worth it though. I love the look of the Tropic Eden sand and now I can turn on my SEIO and not have a sandstorm. I also replaced my Odyssea PS-75 skimmer with a Vertex IN-80, and I have to say WOW! It's a lot bigger than I was expecting, barely fit in my sump. It hasn't finished breaking in yet, but I can already tell it's going to do a better job. I'll get some updated sandbed and sump pics tonight.

 

[DragonFish]

Pics as promised. Hopefully I'll get a camera with an adjustable white balance soon.

 

[Toddrtrex]

Liking the new sand. Any chance of getting a FTS with the new sand in?

 

[Pdubss]

Looks good. What do you plan on keeping under the four bulb T5?

 

[Pdubss]

Pics as promised. Hopefully I'll get a camera with an adjustable white balance soon.

Is that a metal hose clamp on you return pump? It looks pretty close/maybe in the water, it eventually is going to rust.

 

[DragonFish]

The center rock structure will be all SPS. For the sandbed I'm planning an ausie elegance and a nice open brain coral. That is a metal hose clamp, I couldn't find plastic locally but I'm placing an order with Premium Aquatics in the next week or so and I'll get some then.

 

[DragonFish]

Some updated pics with my new Nikon S570

The last acro pictured was totally brown when I got it two weeks ago. I can't tell if it is bleaching, or just changing color? It has great polyp extension.

 

[DragonFish]

Couple more

 

[ludnix]

Tank look great! I look forward to watching it mature.

The last acro looks like it's bleaching, but it will probably regain color after it adjusts to your lighting. It might take a while but there shouldn't be any permanent damage.

 

[Rhizo]

I just noticed your build. Looks awesome! Any updates?

 

[OldNemo]

Yeah updates please.

How are the corals doing under the 4x39w Tek???