pookstreet
Registered Stick Killer
Nice, Mark :thumbsup:
Mark's 180 Starfire upgrade
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silentscream
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Mark, do you run a refugium? Or does the prodibio replace the need for one?
Justin, I ran a fuge for about the 9 months of the tank being up. After it stabled out, I took it off line as I just got tired of the dirty sump and the chaeto clogging up my feed lines. The prodibio is a bacteria that aids the tank, but I also have a drain fed 57watt UV steralizer that I turn on for a couple days a month. Some feel that this may be counterproductive as it may kill the bacteria, but thats just part of my routine.
Thanks
silentscream
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Is the bacteria your primary source for removing nitrates/phosphate from the water column or do you also run media reactors?
The reason I'm asking is Keith built me a new tank that I'm working on setting up, and I've never ran a refugium before. I'd rather not include one in the setup for the same reason you stated above, but I have my concerns for nutrient buildup. It's helpful to know what other successful SPS systems are doing.
The reason I'm asking is Keith built me a new tank that I'm working on setting up, and I've never ran a refugium before. I'd rather not include one in the setup for the same reason you stated above, but I have my concerns for nutrient buildup. It's helpful to know what other successful SPS systems are doing.
My biggest export of nutrients are my water changes. I do run media reators for both carbon and ferric oxide, but a good skimmer and weekly water changes have always provided decent results. I had Keith build my sump as well. Let me know if you want to come by and check out the tank next weekend.
silentscream
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Yeah, I'd love to come check it out. I'll PM you later this week.
stealle
Premium Member
Who is Keith? Does he ship his sumps? Some contact info please or at least his RC name?
Dan, here is a shot from 5 splits ago
Here is a mock up of when it was in my garage
I don't really have a current photo these days, but as I was looking thru my photobucket, I did find when I added a 4th reflector to my canopy
I do not think Keith (gotfin) ships sumps. I also do not thin khe can get PM's on RC anymore.
Nope, that is the side that goes through my UV when I decide to use it. I do have it turned down though.
teambutterfield
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Hi mark, great tank. How is your regal angel?
Thanks. It died a few pages ago. The jocs just do not allow for the addition of and new small fish.
My first attempt at a reef video. I will try another one soon 
It was a week or so ago and since it was at the end of the day, only the center two halides are one. I promise I will get better
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Dave's Reef
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Cool video Mark, I like the spaces between the different islands that you have. It comes through a bit better with the video vs. just pics. Your tank is so filled in it's hard to see that there's some separation there, lol! But that's a good thing, right... :lol:
Anyway, thanks for posting it up!
Anyway, thanks for posting it up!
Are you at work? Can you usually see you tube at work? Some companies have certain sites restricted, but you would know better than me.
