Durso's 180 gallon in wall tank.
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original-reefland
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It was nice meeting you too, sucks my voice gave out at the one time I get to talk to everyone. I got to see some hobbyist I haven't seen in 8 to 10 years. Just happened to bump into them. I even found Brian Griffin who used to own and operate "Reefers" which many years ago was "the" on-line store to order from before Premium, Marine Depot, etc. all become so popular. I even had one of his store shirts with me and wore it. A few people stopped me to comment on the shirt.
I'm not sure how many pictures I got. Not nearly as many as you did. I saw you getting up in just about every presentation to take some pictures of the speakers. I didn't bother, you got it covered.
Nothing really stood out as something I must take a picture of. For example, IMAC last year had that $500 "painted clam" which never sold. That monster Deltec skimmer was worth taking a picture of... wasn't that something around $9000 and it was sold!
I took pictures of various products I might attempt a DIY project on in the future. I need a bigger calcium reactor and better kalkwasser reactor. And I got some good ideas to try on my EuroReef RC-500 skimmer.
There you go spreading rumors again...
original-reefland
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The Bellus took a bit of a beating when I first introduced it. With all the lights out except the moon light LEDs, even the percula clowns and pajama cardinal were chasing it -- these guy never bother anything.
The two tangs were playing ping-pong with it and the Lamarck was trying to hit a home run. The Bellus was trying to be submissive and showing its belly but it didn't help much. No physical damage to it that I can see.
I tried feeding the tank a few times to give it a chance to find a hiding spot but they still went after him. About 10 hours later they seem to start giving him some peace. The Bellus is now staying toward the top of the tank in stronger current towards the front. Overall being ignored now. It moves in and out of the Acropora branches now and then.
I just fed the tank a few minutes ago with some frozen mush and I could see it picking out some of the smaller particles. A good sign, its the first feeding so far where it attempted to eat.
The two tangs were playing ping-pong with it and the Lamarck was trying to hit a home run. The Bellus was trying to be submissive and showing its belly but it didn't help much. No physical damage to it that I can see.
I tried feeding the tank a few times to give it a chance to find a hiding spot but they still went after him. About 10 hours later they seem to start giving him some peace. The Bellus is now staying toward the top of the tank in stronger current towards the front. Overall being ignored now. It moves in and out of the Acropora branches now and then.
I just fed the tank a few minutes ago with some frozen mush and I could see it picking out some of the smaller particles. A good sign, its the first feeding so far where it attempted to eat.
original-reefland
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The Bellus angel is still getting chased about a bit but not nearly as bad as it was last week. Luckily, I've gotten it eating flake food and mysis shrimp now.
I've been wanting to add some more flow to the tank, my original thought was two more Vortech pumps on the back wall pointing forward. However since I only need current for 2 feet of water (front to back) I think thats overkill and too expensive for that task.
Instead I picked up two Turbelle Nanostreams 6025 which are about 600 GPH which is lower flow and smaller than Vortechs however it includes magnet holder and can swivel to allow me to aim it. I got them for the MACNA show price of $55/ea. And they only use 7w of power.
I considered the maxijet mods as well, but again thats too large.
I also have penductors on loan from my previous neighbors old reef tank (he took it down when he moved). With the corals getting large they need more flow but I'm a bit worried about changing the flow that drastically. I also need to trim back the gorgonians a bit before ramping up the flow that much or they will make contact with the acroporas.
I've been wanting to add some more flow to the tank, my original thought was two more Vortech pumps on the back wall pointing forward. However since I only need current for 2 feet of water (front to back) I think thats overkill and too expensive for that task.
Instead I picked up two Turbelle Nanostreams 6025 which are about 600 GPH which is lower flow and smaller than Vortechs however it includes magnet holder and can swivel to allow me to aim it. I got them for the MACNA show price of $55/ea. And they only use 7w of power.
I considered the maxijet mods as well, but again thats too large.
I also have penductors on loan from my previous neighbors old reef tank (he took it down when he moved). With the corals getting large they need more flow but I'm a bit worried about changing the flow that drastically. I also need to trim back the gorgonians a bit before ramping up the flow that much or they will make contact with the acroporas.
original-reefland
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It's pretty rare the peppermint shrimp come out in the open like this during the day. I typically only see it out at night.
original-reefland
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I've talked about a bad halide not burning correctly a few times. Premium Aquatics has mailed me out a replacement bulb (they always have awesome customer service). This is why some of the pictures recently looked a little on the pink side.
These pictures show how far off the bulb has been color temperature wise:
This one is with a very fast shutter speed.
These pictures show how far off the bulb has been color temperature wise:
This one is with a very fast shutter speed.
original-reefland
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Had a pretty big thunderstorm roll through town today, when it was over it left a nice brilliant rainbow. I posted some pictures in the Lounge:
Rainbow Picture Thread
Enjoy.
Rainbow Picture Thread
Enjoy.
original-reefland
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Clownfish laid another clutch of eggs, this time on the back glass. They keep picking a new location. The eggs must be a few days old already as I they are silver and I can see the eyes pretty well.
The bellus angel is still doing really well and eating like a pig but still on the thin side. It's really eating flake, nori and various frozen foods very well.
I was playing around with the camera tonight, deleted most of the pictures but this one was worth posting. It was taken with moon-lights and flash. Shows the size of some of the corals in a section of the tank.
The bellus angel is still doing really well and eating like a pig but still on the thin side. It's really eating flake, nori and various frozen foods very well.
I was playing around with the camera tonight, deleted most of the pictures but this one was worth posting. It was taken with moon-lights and flash. Shows the size of some of the corals in a section of the tank.
original-reefland
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10884604#post10884604 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by melev
It is a beautiful shot. So you don't have nitrate issues, hummm.
You only have nitrate issues if you measure them.
OK, OK... I'll check.
original-reefland
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10885204#post10885204 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by fishdoc11
Nice pic Rich...very natural looking
Thanks!
The rest of the pictures didn't come out so good. The flash washed all the color out. I'll take some more pictures (right after I check nitrates for Melev).
original-reefland
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No problem. I'll bring some to the next meeting for you.
BTW - Got my MACNA XX tickets & room reserved.
original-reefland
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10884604#post10884604 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by melev
It is a beautiful shot. So you don't have nitrate issues, hummm.
I completed my water tests tonight, a few things are a little low. I've tweaked the Ca reactor a bit to see if it helps. But my nitrates are still undetectable according to a SeaTest mid-range kit (1-10 mg/l).
original-reefland
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10892575#post10892575 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by melev
I can't wait to say the same about my system.
It could just be a junk test kit. I'd like to double check it with a different one. You use the salifert one right?
original-reefland
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A bit off topic.. but with the holidays coming is anyone here a Trans-Siberian Orchestra fan? Just got my ticket for this season. Woot!
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