Reefnooblet
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How much room you talking about? I haven't gotten my 300DD yet, so I have not built my canopy. I built my stand higher then normal at 37".
launchnukes' 300DD starphire build 400g+ total system
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How much room you talking about? I haven't gotten my 300DD yet, so I have not built my canopy. I built my stand higher then normal at 37".
launchnukes
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I dont remember the exact dimensions of the reflectors but the elites are much smaller than the lumenbrights. I build my stand higher too, it's 40.5"
launchnukes
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was gonna post a few updates but no time this morning, will update later.......
so a quick video. dont forget to switch it to hd.
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/8LwnXaaTTvQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
so a quick video. dont forget to switch it to hd.
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/8LwnXaaTTvQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Robb in Austin
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Nice!
Reefnooblet
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Love it! want to come over and do my aquascaping once I get my tank? 
prop-frags
SPS Slave
Cool! We enjoyed watching the video - thanks for sharing!
launchnukes
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Thanks guys
Lol.
Love it! want to come over and do my aquascaping once I get my tank?
Lol.
launchnukes
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A few new additions. I picked up a trio of ignitus anthias, a male and female lyretail to replace the two i lost (they're african ones which i actually like more than the others i've had), and I added my new flame wrasse pair to the acclimation in the display. also, I semi-impulse bought a nice blue spotted jawfish.
I have a shallow, fine sand bed which i knew would not be ideal for the bsj so i wanted to make him a home. I also wanted to make sure he would stay front and center (or at least try). I took a piece of 3/4" pvc and a 45" elbow and figured that would work. then i realized that no matter what, the top would always poke out and it would look unnatural.
So i bought some crushed coral and aquamend and tried to make the end that would be poking out look a little more natural.
I buried the pvc and placed some crushed coral and rubble rock around it. now, how to make the bsj find and stay in the home. I decided to use some tupperware, some planning, and after a strategic series of maneuvers i somehow had the bsj trapped right on top of the home i made. within five minutes, he was in the hole renovating his new home.
as soon as the lights went out, i removed the tupperware. and to my suprise, he was still in his home the next morning. and he did quite a bit of work building and renovating the den. I must say it is an absolute blast to watch him work. I'll get a video when he gets settled in.
his home, front and center. (hope he stays).
flame pair a few mins after adding to the acclimation box in the display tank.
african male lyretail
and just because pictures....kole and achilles
I have a shallow, fine sand bed which i knew would not be ideal for the bsj so i wanted to make him a home. I also wanted to make sure he would stay front and center (or at least try). I took a piece of 3/4" pvc and a 45" elbow and figured that would work. then i realized that no matter what, the top would always poke out and it would look unnatural.
So i bought some crushed coral and aquamend and tried to make the end that would be poking out look a little more natural.
I buried the pvc and placed some crushed coral and rubble rock around it. now, how to make the bsj find and stay in the home. I decided to use some tupperware, some planning, and after a strategic series of maneuvers i somehow had the bsj trapped right on top of the home i made. within five minutes, he was in the hole renovating his new home.
as soon as the lights went out, i removed the tupperware. and to my suprise, he was still in his home the next morning. and he did quite a bit of work building and renovating the den. I must say it is an absolute blast to watch him work. I'll get a video when he gets settled in.
his home, front and center. (hope he stays).
flame pair a few mins after adding to the acclimation box in the display tank.
african male lyretail
and just because pictures....kole and achilles
prop-frags
SPS Slave
Congrats on the new additions... The pvc burrow you made for your bsj is brilliant!
launchnukes
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thanks for the compliments, you guys are too kind.
anyway, i released the flame wrasses the night before last after the lights went out. When i got home from work yesterday, they were still hiding but showing interest in coming out, which is good. When i fed they didnt go crazy but did take a bite or two. The anthias are doing good.
the blue spot jawfish has been a blast to watch. I've been giving him a few pieces of rubble rock each night to make him feel at home. I made a quick video of night number 3 in the tank just after i dropped in a little rubble. He's still timid but getting more comfortable each day.
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/n_ZXUza2zho" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
anyway, i released the flame wrasses the night before last after the lights went out. When i got home from work yesterday, they were still hiding but showing interest in coming out, which is good. When i fed they didnt go crazy but did take a bite or two. The anthias are doing good.
the blue spot jawfish has been a blast to watch. I've been giving him a few pieces of rubble rock each night to make him feel at home. I made a quick video of night number 3 in the tank just after i dropped in a little rubble. He's still timid but getting more comfortable each day.
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/n_ZXUza2zho" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
HeadlessRoland
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Absolutely gorgeous and well-thought-out build. Livestock selection is mind-blowing, and I love the cabinetry work. Skinned very well, looks fantastic. I will definitely be mimicking your set-up when I get around to my build, and am definitely following your progress. Congrats, this is one awesome setup. (Not that you need told, but even so. Amazing work.)
launchnukes
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had a few minutes to myself last night so i snapped a few quick shots of the tank to practice with the camera. the glass was dirty but the pics didnt turn out too bad.
current fts (still can't get these to look right)
left island
Right
Center
War coral feeding time
Hairy crayola
thought this shot was cool (a little out of focus though)
trying to get a shot of the bsj during feeding time. best i could do...he's so fast
current fts (still can't get these to look right)
left island
Right
Center
War coral feeding time
Hairy crayola
thought this shot was cool (a little out of focus though)
trying to get a shot of the bsj during feeding time. best i could do...he's so fast
Reefnooblet
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looking great m8!
A few new additions. I picked up a trio of
great :spin1:
