Mark's 180 Starfire upgrade

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14848178#post14848178 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ron86hd
All I can say is Now That is a beautiful setup

Thank You ron86hd, and welcome to my thread

 

[mpoletti]

So far, both are eating mysis and also nipping at the rocks. There is some "chasing" but its definitely not fighting. The older one will chase the newer one some, but then there are times when they will swim in the same area with no aggression.

 

[Ed Reef]

Mark - you need to change your avatar to 'Twin Joculator'

 

[P.Kelly]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14800846#post14800846 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by eagleONE
Mark, so I'm a little confused. That golden galaxy... it's on the MARS auction?

So when did the "Off the Ladder" become the "Golden Galaxy," seeing as how we auctioned it off as the "Off the Ladder" just a few hours ago? I like your name better, but I'm curious.

Here's the shot of the main Aqualife mother colony I took 2 weeks ago.

 

[mpoletti]

Oh Peter. It was in the works way before you went and took that picture In fact; I took it home minutes after you taking that picture and it was in my tank later that same day :lol: Kyle knew all about the name change as he asked me about names the first time as he almost fell "off the ladder" when getting me my original frags a few months back. He then suggested that I change the name when I picked it up, thus the "golden galaxy" I hope this clears it up for you.

 

[P.Kelly]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14850056#post14850056 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti
Oh Peter. It was in the works way before you went and took that picture In fact; I took it home minutes after you taking that picture and it was in my tank later that same day :lol: Kyle knew all about the name change as he asked me about names the first time as he almost fell "off the ladder" when getting me my original frags a few months back. He then suggested that I change the name when I picked it up, thus the "golden galaxy" I hope this clears it up for you.

Ah, yes, this makes perfect sense! And, as everyone else noticed, my picture sucks compared to the true beauty of this piece. Much better name by the way!

 

[mpoletti]

Thanks Peter, and congrats to you and Mike D. Its a stunning piece. The yellow eye guy is pretty nice once it settles in a bit as well.

 

[mikid]

galaxy

galaxy

yea,cant wait to see it under my lights,the others look great,colors pop,nice to have a larger frag,small colony! of easch,mike

 

[P.Kelly]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14852883#post14852883 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti
Thanks Peter, and congrats to you and Mike D. Its a stunning piece. The yellow eye guy is pretty nice once it settles in a bit as well.

I'm assuming you picked up the Ingerophyllia as well?

 

[mikid]

chalices

chalices

pete,how did the cutting go,opsssssssss.......just fine im sure,mike

 

[P.Kelly]

Re: chalices

Re: chalices

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14862928#post14862928 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mikid
pete,how did the cutting go,opsssssssss.......just fine im sure,mike

I've got some little tiny pieces and a whole bunch of mess....

Actually, I'm borrowing a saw from a friend today. Will be cutting in the next few days, probably Wed. (as that will be my first free moment). Will let you know then.

 

[mikid]

well it should be easy to sell frags,haha..........let me know,mike

 

[stunreefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14833906#post14833906 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti
I also thought I pull the existing joc to add them both back at the same time

Nicely done sir... nicely done :smokin:

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14865442#post14865442 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by stunreefer
Nicely done sir... nicely done :smokin:

Thanks Austin. They are definitely getting along much better as each day passes

 

[mikid]

im glad to hear the kocs are getting along,that would be a little nerve racking for me,way to go mark!...........................:rollface:

 

[mikid]

im glad to hear the jocs are getting along,that would be nerve racking for me,way to go mark!...youve got more gutts than most...................

 

[mikid]

picts

picts

hey mark was wondering if you had a picture of that golden galaxy chalice,would like to see yours..............

 

[bored4long]

Mark, what is the lighting setup on your 180?

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14882527#post14882527 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by bored4long
Mark, what is the lighting setup on your 180?

This was from the day that Jeremy, Jim and I decided that should use the 4th reflector.

I run two 250 watt dual bluewaves, 4 250 watt radiums in 4 lumenarc minis. I aldo have two 160 watt superactinic VHO's ran off an icecap 660.

 

[jtarmitage]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14883296#post14883296 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti
This was from the day that Jeremy, Jim and I decided that should use the 4th reflector.

I run two 250 watt dual bluewaves, 4 250 watt radiums in 4 lumenarc minis. I aldo have two 160 watt superactinic VHO's ran off an icecap 660.

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh................good times! As long as you don't decide to swap out those reflectors for the elites....... I still think you should mount that front VHO to the front canopy panel so it swings up out of the way.