launchnukes' 300DD starphire build 400g+ total system
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launchnukes
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Thanks for the compliments guys!
alright, aquaph8, you've inspired me to do something.
the tank has been in cruise control the last few weeks. I've been super busy so i haven't really been buying any fish or corals. I've just been trying to keep the tank stable by dosing each night and the parameters have been rock solid. because there isn't really anything new going on, i figured i'd mess around with some two month growth shots. (i'll get some better tank shots when it gets dark outside)
wild blue acro
top left (wild blue acro, bop, and joe the coral)
crayola
blue tip slimer
and some of the wild colonies are finally showing potential. this efflo is getting some neon green growth tips, it was almost white when I added it to the tank.
I know it's not much of an update but at least it's something. lol. Thanks guys!
alright, aquaph8, you've inspired me to do something.
the tank has been in cruise control the last few weeks. I've been super busy so i haven't really been buying any fish or corals. I've just been trying to keep the tank stable by dosing each night and the parameters have been rock solid. because there isn't really anything new going on, i figured i'd mess around with some two month growth shots. (i'll get some better tank shots when it gets dark outside)
wild blue acro
top left (wild blue acro, bop, and joe the coral)
crayola
blue tip slimer
and some of the wild colonies are finally showing potential. this efflo is getting some neon green growth tips, it was almost white when I added it to the tank.
I know it's not much of an update but at least it's something. lol. Thanks guys!
Awesome growth shots! You know you are doing something right when your corals grow like that in 2 months. 
I have a quick question for you. I was on Mike and Terry's thread and they didn't have the answer readily available and I want to know if you can help. Can you tell me the width of the trim for the top and bottom of your tank? I am also in the process of putting together a 300g DD tank and wanted to know the viewable space so knowing the width of the trim will help. Thanks in advance!
I have a quick question for you. I was on Mike and Terry's thread and they didn't have the answer readily available and I want to know if you can help. Can you tell me the width of the trim for the top and bottom of your tank? I am also in the process of putting together a 300g DD tank and wanted to know the viewable space so knowing the width of the trim will help. Thanks in advance!
Awesome growth shots! You know you are doing something right when your corals grow like that in 2 months.
I have a quick question for you. I was on Mike and Terry's thread and they didn't have the answer readily available and I want to know if you can help. Can you tell me the width of the trim for the top and bottom of your tank? I am also in the process of putting together a 300g DD tank and wanted to know the viewable space so knowing the width of the trim will help. Thanks in advance!
I have a quick question for you. I was on Mike and Terry's thread and they didn't have the answer readily available and I want to know if you can help. Can you tell me the width of the trim for the top and bottom of your tank? I am also in the process of putting together a 300g DD tank and wanted to know the viewable space so knowing the width of the trim will help. Thanks in advance!
launchnukes
New member
thanks for the response cubsare, i was going to measure it when i got home, but you beat me to it.
anway, a small update.
I woke up yesterday morning to an email waiting for me on my phone. I open it up and it's an in-stock notification from live aquaria. I thought to myself, that's funny, I havent signed up for an in-stock notification on la for like two years, i wonder what it is. i click the link and low and behold it's a male red sea eight line flasher/fairy wrasse. a fish i've been looking for for probabaly 2+ years. anyway, long story short, 24 hours later.....
just after adding him to qt. please excuse the camera pics.
anway, a small update.
I woke up yesterday morning to an email waiting for me on my phone. I open it up and it's an in-stock notification from live aquaria. I thought to myself, that's funny, I havent signed up for an in-stock notification on la for like two years, i wonder what it is. i click the link and low and behold it's a male red sea eight line flasher/fairy wrasse. a fish i've been looking for for probabaly 2+ years. anyway, long story short, 24 hours later.....
just after adding him to qt. please excuse the camera pics.
Vinny Kreyling
Premium Member
Nice to know they really do keep your wish list, Happy New Year!
prop-frags
SPS Slave
The new Eightline from LA looks good.
launchnukes
New member
thanks guys, the 8 line is doing good so far (its been 24 hrs). he even took a few bites of food last night.
a friend of mine has been trying to get me to go with a diy led system and i've been reluctant because it's still newer technology. So he decided to bring by his 4 ft strip with 24 3w cree (i believe) blue leds. we put it over the tank.......and everything went neon! with only a 24 bulb strip, it was crazy. obviously the all blue was way too blue, but i couldnt believe the glow of the corals. i'm seriously considering giving leds a shot. i tried to take a few pics but only a couple even turned out close.
anyway, i thought it was pretty cool.
crayola
one of my frags of my war coral colony (the colony pic didnt turn out right)
random green slimer
hawkins
a friend of mine has been trying to get me to go with a diy led system and i've been reluctant because it's still newer technology. So he decided to bring by his 4 ft strip with 24 3w cree (i believe) blue leds. we put it over the tank.......and everything went neon! with only a 24 bulb strip, it was crazy. obviously the all blue was way too blue, but i couldnt believe the glow of the corals. i'm seriously considering giving leds a shot. i tried to take a few pics but only a couple even turned out close.
anyway, i thought it was pretty cool.
crayola
one of my frags of my war coral colony (the colony pic didnt turn out right)
random green slimer
hawkins
I just read your thread and am glad I have also chosen the 300 DD tank. I've had my tank for almost 2 years and haven't even started my build. Things always seem to be getting in the way. Hopefully 2012 will allow me to start this build and finish up somewhere even close to yours. Looks great keep us posted...If you do find a dosser and get it set up show some pics and tell us how you like it.
muttley000
MTS Sufferer!
Congrats on the new addition! Those LED's really do pop the colors. As they get cheaper and cheaper hopefully they will get in a range where more of us can afford them.
apayan
New member
This is just incredible to watch. What a great idea for making a home for him AND giving him large rubble to use.
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.
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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.
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