Mark's 180 Starfire upgrade

[Ed Reef]

Is that rust Mark??

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13579439#post13579439 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ian
what is that?

That is the magnet and holder to one of my nanostreams.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13579555#post13579555 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ed Reef
Is that rust Mark??

Yep This also happend to a magnet holder to one of my older tunzes awhile back.

 

[jamesdawson]

Wow, good you caught that. I'm sure Roger will replace it, he's the best!

Well based on your great colors I don't think it was having to much of an impact yet.

Hang tough Mark.

James

 

[mpoletti]

Thats the thing James, I did not even notice it when I was taking them out to replace them with the 6105's. I have no idea how long they have been in there like that. A few months back, before gen 2, my vortechs had rusted as well. I guess my corals do not mind a bit of iron That could just be another reason I have been battling algae on and off since the tanks inception, but there has been no signs of contaminants in my polyfilter.

 

[mpoletti]

Its been 30 days since I removed my acros. I actually turned on the light in my QT tank to view my corals today and I was pleasantly surprised with the colors. I also notice that many of the corals with broken tips have healed and many of the corals are showing new growth.

Since I did not do another round of dips this week, I worked on the display a bit. I put all of the corals on the rocks and i decided to vacumm the sand bed and do a water change. The sand bed looks so nice when there is nothing on it. Too bad I have a fetish for chalices.

I have not done any tests on my tank for about 6 weeks, so I was curious where my PO4 would be, especially since it was so high.

I can live with

Man, I miss staring at a tank full of acros :hmm2:

 

[Underwaterparadise]

Good to hear!!

Before you know it your tank will be full again.......besides now you have more room for new coral hahahahaha

 

[mpoletti]

I had the camera out so here are two of my favorites

 

[eagleONE]

Lookin' good mark. I was just about to ask how you and your tank was doing? Glad to see the update.

RC has been kind of slow ever since everyone is leaving...

 

[pookstreet]

Sharp pix Mark. What kind of wrasse is that?

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13625361#post13625361 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pookstreet
Sharp pix Mark. What kind of wrasse is that?

Thanks Kenny. That is a Halichoeres iridis or Radiant wrasse. I have had him for over 3 years

 

[Jim_S]

Very nice Mark (as usual)

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13626388#post13626388 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Jim_S
Very nice Mark (as usual)

Thanks Jim. I will give you a call later on as we have a new order for you.

 

[jtarmitage]

Well, my weekend finished off on a sour note

Found these strange bits of plastic in my filter sock. Looked like long bits of carbon at first, until I realized what they were.

 

[mpoletti]

Wow Jeremy, thats not good

 

[mpoletti]

Not too much going on these days as I am 35 days into my "acroless" phase and I am getting ancy to start adding a few pieces back to the tank. I will try to hold out at least one more week, but its getting close:bigeyes:

I am planning on another round of dips this weekend, but I will also be working on converting a 70watt sunpod to a 150watt radium for my work nano.

I was having withdrawls, so thanks Vince

 

[jtarmitage]

Man that's purdy!!! is that the one we discussed the other day that you sent me a link to?

 

[mpoletti]

And since its Halloween, here is my little princess Emma

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13659624#post13659624 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jtarmitage
Man that's purdy!!! is that the one we discussed the other day that you sent me a link to?

Yep Definitely an eyecatcher. That picture was taken in my work nano under a 70 watt bulb and a standard lens. I am looking forward to breaking out the macro.

 

[jtarmitage]

Very cute. I'd say I'll 1 up you, but she's so cute I can only accomplish that by posting a pair of dolls. I'll have to check the pics Mandi took, but I'm not overly hopeful. I've seen what her skillz with a camera have done.

 

[Ed Reef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13659637#post13659637 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti
And since its Halloween, here is my little princess Emma

NOW that's a real looker :rollface: how old is she?? My son was dress up as a pumpkin for his 1st Halloween party - he is 4