Josh's $632.00, 270Gal SWFT Project......
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CORALFISHG
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your making great progress on the tank man.. it's looking really good.. just remember, your wife might be complaining now, but just wait till you give here something to complain about when you start stocking that thing.. have fun.. it's coming along great..
as far as the pics from the phone, im sorry but if im paying that much for a phone the pictures better come out looking alot better then that..
jason
as far as the pics from the phone, im sorry but if im paying that much for a phone the pictures better come out looking alot better then that..
jason
BILLYO382
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Lol, thanks. I have made alot of progress but still have a ways to go. I will get back to updating with more pict's shortly.
Oh and about the iphone comment about the picture quality. The phone img quality is ridiculous, its like HDTV in your hand, the camrea phone is the best ive owned. better than my old razor of my wife treo 750. The lighting in my living room was off really bad, and the metal halides were over powering the picture. But trust me this iphones pictures capturing qualtity is 2nd to none in my phone handling experience. I love the phone. But back to the tank, lol. It come a long way, and still coming. i ordered 140lbs of rock today, and will be ordering about another 200 next week if my wife lets me. lol. Later
BILLYO382
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i have a quick question? Does anyone know how high above a center brace of a acrylic tank a 400 watt mh has to be. I was told for 1000watt mg needed about 12" distance. I want to lower my fixture so to help focuss the lost light inbetween strictly into the tank and not light my whole livingroom. Lol
BILLYO382
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i have a quick question? Does anyone know how high above a center brace of a acrylic tank a 400 watt mh has to be. I was told for 1000watt mg needed about 12" distance. I want to lower my fixture so to help focuss the lost light inbetween strictly into the tank and not light my whole livingroom. Lol
BILLYO382
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i have a quick question? Does anyone know how high above a center brace of a acrylic tank a 400 watt mh has to be. I was told for 1000watt mg needed about 12" distance. I want to lower my fixture so to help focuss the lost light inbetween strictly into the tank and not light my whole livingroom. Lol
BILLYO382
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I see no one ansewred mty other question about the light positioning. But I guess Ill keep ****ing in the wind with another question. How do I stop the protien skimmer micro bubbles. their accumlating like in the pict above. and when I wipe down the accumlation of bubbles of the top of the tank, the water is hazy looking with bubbles. I put a piece of foam after the skimmer to stop bubbles but its not working. Check out the pic below to see if you have any suggestions. thanks
tank witout bubbles.
tank witout bubbles.
hmello@bermexin
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This is incredible. I just found this thread so I am posting on my first read and will continue to post as new e-mail notifications come to me. Skimmer adjustment for micro bubbles is just a
b#%&h. Need to keep working it. I think you are on the correct track though with the foam or sponge. Can't wait to see the next progress post.
b#%&h. Need to keep working it. I think you are on the correct track though with the foam or sponge. Can't wait to see the next progress post.
mcrist
Premium Member
In order to get rid of the micro bubbles you need to find some method to dissipate them. Some people use baffles, foam, or a sponge. Baffles are very effective but you need room in your sump for them. That will be the hardest part with you setup because of the small sump. It can be overcome but you will just need to do some trial and error on what works best.
One thing I noticed in your sump is bio-balls. In a reef setup with live rock they are generally not needed or desired. Most people remove them sooner or later.
I would rework the sump and remove the bio-ball and place the pump for the protein skimmer in the first chamber with the return. Then maybe add some baffles to remove the bubbles before getting to the second chamber were your return pump will be.
One thing I noticed in your sump is bio-balls. In a reef setup with live rock they are generally not needed or desired. Most people remove them sooner or later.
I would rework the sump and remove the bio-ball and place the pump for the protein skimmer in the first chamber with the return. Then maybe add some baffles to remove the bubbles before getting to the second chamber were your return pump will be.
mcrist
Premium Member
In regards to the metal halides and a center brace, it all depends on the air flow between your canopy and the tank. If you have good air flow up there and the brace stays cool then you can safely lower the light. How much no idea, once again trial and error but I would definitely be cautious on how low you make it.
BILLYO382
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I will try lowering the lights 3"lower once I get my rocks in the tank and play with the lighting a bit to see what looks best. I dont know if u noticed the tank Picts but one the lighting is more blue and one is more white. I have to descide which one I like better. Anyhow once again thanks for the sugesstions.
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