Mark's 180 Starfire upgrade

[mpoletti]

MY WIFE HATES MY TANK BECAUSE IT LEAKS FROM ATO BARREL CONSTANTLY BECAUSE I FORGET TO TURN OFF THE RO DI BUT NOW SHE MELLOW OUT . I AM JUST GLAD I CHANGE MY FLOOR TO CERAMIC!

Very nice, unfortunately, our house is "quaint" and I do not have enough room for a fish room or I would of set up a 380 instead of the 180 when I did; could you imagine how much water would of got on the floor if I did :lol:

Do you use a float valve on the barrel? Mine works like magic because I'm really bad about starting something and coming back hours later

 

[mpoletti]

Ditto, your wife is a saint and your FTS is splendid!

Mark, Your wifey is the BEST .
Great FTS.

Thanks, the test will be today when I get home to see if the locks haven't been changed :lol2:

 

[mpoletti]

Whats amazing was when my wife came out and saw me sitting on a bunch of soaked towels, she did not even give me the stink eyee; she just looked at the tank as the moon lights were still on and said "Just look at your tank, Its beautiful! Good night and see you in the morning" :thumbsup:

I just reminded her about this and she has no recollection of these events :lol:

 

[pookstreet]

I wasn't up Kenny, I go to bed around 9pm

The float switch works if you have a controller that has the relay capabilities Blueline or Apex is the next question?

Interesting. I would have thought that it would come complete and ready to go. Good thing I am looking into finally getting a controller for my system.

 

[mpoletti]

Interesting. I would have thought that it would come complete and ready to go. Good thing I am looking into finally getting a controller for my system.

It is, but my acjr can't handle it; thus I will also be looking for a new apex

 

[Maximus]

That sucks dude but at least you and your wife have a good attitude about it. My fish room was also changed over to tile a couple years ago, best thing I ever did. Is the Laguna pump ok now? Why didn't the skimmer cup water overflow back into the sump?

 

[mpoletti]

Sang-The airstar and flowstar are both fine. The collection cup is only a few inches from the edge of the sump and when the skimmer overflows with a pump like the airstar, it's pretty violent and turbulent. Oh well, another lesson learned

Besides Sang, with everything that is going on of late, this is nothing in comparison.

 

[SaraB]

I just reminded her about this and she has no recollection of these events :lol:

LOL, that's funny! She must have been sleepwalking, huh?

 

[mpoletti]

I think she was definitely "all there" this morning

 

[w0r1d5m1n3]

crazy news mark. glad everything is alright.

 

[Dejavu]

Whats amazing was when my wife came out and saw me sitting on a bunch of soaked towels, she did not even give me the stink eyee; she just looked at the tank as the moon lights were still on and said "Just look at your tank, Its beautiful! Good night and see you in the morning" :thumbsup:

What a woman! I hope things are getting back to normal for you.

 

[mpoletti]

Thanks Brian and Frankie

Today was an interesting day to say the least. I watched the tank after performing the "mandatory water change" and I guess one of my surge power boxes shorted out due to the splashing water. There was still power, but when I put my hand in the tank to feed some flake this afternoon, I was greeted with a reminded why I do not like electrical work :eek1: At least that is over with; hopefully :thumbsup:

 

[w0r1d5m1n3]

Thanks Brian and Frankie

Today was an interesting day to say the least. I watched the tank after performing the "mandatory water change" and I guess one of my surge power boxes shorted out due to the splashing water. There was still power, but when I put my hand in the tank to feed some flake this afternoon, I was greeted with a reminded why I do not like electrical work :eek1: At least that is over with; hopefully :thumbsup:

Good god man!!!Be careful. If not. I CALL DIBS!!! :blown:

 

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Here is the first shot of the tank after 48 hours after the transfer

So many changes later...

November 2008 (after replacing all of my corals for AEFW)

Feb 2009

May 2009

July 2009

December 2009

And at two years

 

[Dave's Reef]

Really nice progression shots Mark! You've sure had a lot of growth over the last two years. I can only hope to have the same success with my own tank!

Your tank remains among my top favorite tanks of all time Sir!~

 

[w0r1d5m1n3]

I must say mark. Your tank definitely gives me inspiration. :thumbsup:

 

[SaraB]

Thanks Brian and Frankie

Today was an interesting day to say the least. I watched the tank after performing the "mandatory water change" and I guess one of my surge power boxes shorted out due to the splashing water. There was still power, but when I put my hand in the tank to feed some flake this afternoon, I was greeted with a reminded why I do not like electrical work :eek1: At least that is over with; hopefully :thumbsup:

YIKES, one of my worst fears!!!


Love the growth progression shots, always an inspiration!:thumbsup:

 

[Dejavu]

Nice progress Mark! Happy 2 year B-day :celeb1:.