From cube to super shallow circle

[plyle02]

The two yellowish green corals in the center are ORA pearlberry:love2:

FWIW,
My favorite, not in my current tank, but here is my pearlberry under 20K radium with t5 supps Would love to get a frag, hint, hint, lol... Hope to not derail your thread, just throwing in a bit of pearlberry love.

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[reeflover62]

Wow,
What a tough choice, under 10k, looks very bright in all areas of the tank, very little shading going on under that lamp. That said, I think it looks awesome, too many out there hiding imperfections under blue, lol... Your corals only look better, if that is at all possible I would be afraid to see my tank around the 10k mark, I need the blue, lol... One day I suppose, ha, ha... Tank almost has that bright zeovit look under 10k, which is what is preferred based on their original guidelines, I could be mistaken though, haven't read zeovit manual in some time, lol... Based on the pics I viewed, I think the depth perception and coral distinction is heightened under the 10k lamps. I really like it, though I am prone towards zeovit looking tanks.
Best,

Perry you are very observant and no shadows anywhere this lamp lights up the whole room. The reeflux 12k has nothing on the light this lamp throws out just wish I could use a par meter.

 

[reeflover62]

FWIW,
My favorite, not in my current tank, but here is my pearlberry under 20K radium with t5 supps Would love to get a frag, hint, hint, lol... Hope to not derail your thread, just throwing in a bit of pearlberry love.

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Nice picture my mother lives in Orlando and I visit often so next time I will pm you and arrange something.

 

[plyle02]

I love the reeflux 12k though, lol... It is all a matter of preference, I think the bluer a tank gets, the more muted the blues become, just my observance. Which ever way you decide, I am sure it will be stunning, wish I could see it live, the pics, although very good, I am sure do no justice to this masterpiece...

 

[cFloor]

Your top down shot is really nice. It shows that there is still room for corals to grow and lots of hidden areas for your fish to hide. Great work!

 

[reeflover62]

Made some changes in my sump for all those large corals and frags:idea:I'm running a mp10 and a ai nano

 

[Piper27]

That reflux 10k is beast! Lights your tank wonderfully. I used the 12k with leds and loved it but with so many blue corals I would think your 10k will color everything up great. I agree, to k much blue tskes away from the tank and I am happy to see you are keeping the 10k bulb!

 

[reeflover62]

That reflux 10k is beast! Lights your tank wonderfully. I used the 12k with leds and loved it but with so many blue corals I would think your 10k will color everything up great. I agree, to k much blue tskes away from the tank and I am happy to see you are keeping the 10k bulb!

I used the 12k reeflux for years and loved it also :thumbsup:But this 10k is like having the sun in your house and I would recommend using some blue supplement light :rolleye1:

 

[Arkayology]

Amazing tank! I looked over the thread and couldn't find an equipment list. I am wonder what you are running on this thing.

 

[reeflover62]

Thank You Matt

• Eheim 1262 return pump
• Mp40 mod with ecotech battery backup
• Mp 10 in sump
• Warner Marine k2 cone skimmer
• 2 BRS dosing pumps
• Reefkeeper Lite controller
• AI Nano with new style controller over sump
• Life reef systems slimline overflow box
• 12gallon Acrylic topoff tank
• 400watt 10k reeflux on coralvue ballast
• 25 3watt royal blue leds
• 25 3watt Blue leds
  • Tank is 65gallons 40 1/2 x 12 Circle
  • I use reefcrystals salt and chane 6 gallons a wk
    
    
    

 

[plyle02]

This thread is one to keep an eye on, employing great husbandry approach, with a bit of throwback tech, in terms of MH on the 10k benchmark. Not many can get away with this, clearly you can Really stoked for you, hope your reef continues to thrive, I am enjoying the progress, TOTM quality for sure!

 

[reeflover62]

Sorry the only thing I forgot on list was 90 gallon acrylic sump that was my first reef tank in 2003 :rollface:

 

[reeflover62]

Here are some new 10k pictures and first up is my little sc orange passion

pc superman acro

Ora marshal island blue bottle brush

Unknown from swap

Wide coral

Unknown blue coral

 

[glaukos]

Great pics reeflover!
These are some amazing pieces
Is that a pink lemonade,at the 7th pic?

 

[cugly]

Beautiful. .like it without the overflow in the middle..

 

[reeflover62]

Great pics reeflover!
These are some amazing pieces
Is that a pink lemonade,at the 7th pic?

It's Mike and the fastest grower ! I just gave it a flat top 2 wks ago and you can't tell that it was cut.

 

[reeflover62]

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[reeflover62]

I know it looks like there are no fish but I have 11 in the Circle and 2 in the sump.

1. 2 Fang Blennies
2. Blue eye kole tang
3. Possum wrasse
4. Cleaner wrasse
5. 4 dollar nightmare
6. Geometric pygmy hawk
7. neon gobie
8. Cardinal
9. Circus gobie
10. Royal gramma

 

[reeflover62]

My equipment list

1. 40x12 cylinder 65 gallons
2. 90 gallon acrylic sump
3. 12 gallon acrylic topoff tank
4. 2 BRS dosing pumps for alk and cal
5. Warner Marine k2 cone skimmer
6. Eheim 1262 return pump
7. mp 40 mod
8. Lifereef prefilter box
9. AI Nano with controller over sump
10. Mp 10 in sump for extra water movement
11. Reefkeeper Lite controller
12. Ecotech Marine battery backup
13. 400watt Reeflux 10k 5 1/2 hrs on 2:30 off 8:00
14. 25 3watt Blue led 14 hrs on 7:30 off 10:30
15. 25 3watt Royal Blue led 7hrs on 2:00 off 9:00

 

[reeflover62]

Here are a few growth shots 1 month with the 10k reeflux:bum:First up is this way overrated SC Orange passion . When I got this frag it had no base and was less than 1/2 "

Today

I really don't think this coral is worth the price . Maybe 50 tops it's a fast grower. Next is what I was told is a Rouge Millie that I got at reef palooza in Orlando the last wkend in April

Today

Looks like a pink millie too me.