Mark's 180 Starfire upgrade

[Dejavu]

Nice pump Mark, I was going to go with two of the ATB's until I won the blackfin that I plan on using.

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15322063#post15322063 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by DanW
Nice pick up on the ATB. I'm picking up a Laguna on Saturday.

Thanks Dan, Sometimes I just get a little bored

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15322541#post15322541 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Dejavu
Nice pump Mark, I was going to go with two of the ATB's until I won the blackfin that I plan on using.

Nice Brian, I am hoping that the single 1500 works, but Victor did mention the larger option. I guess I am lucky as I only use my return for tank circulation so I hope it works out. If not, I guess my QT system will be getting a flowstar

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15322066#post15322066 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ed Reef
DO a before/ after pictures Mark.... it's amazing how your tank has taken a turn for the better after the 'incident'

I guess that is what happens when we let out tanks grow up a bit. Like I've told everyone before, 6-8weeks of work is worth it in my opinion. I lost 10% of my corals and was able to thin things out the first time around. Its been about the same amount since the incident than before the incident and even though the tank has its occasional issues, I have been very lucky.

 

[mpoletti]

 

[jtarmitage]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15323618#post15323618 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti

That looks familiar Can't wait until it gets it tie-die on!!!

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15324309#post15324309 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jtarmitage
That looks familiar Can't wait until it gets it tie-die on!!!

Me neither. Off to the plumbing supply house

 

[dieselab]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15320857#post15320857 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti
I guess it was time from something new for the operation of the tank

great pickup. when are you getting the ATB skimmer, media rx, etc.....

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15324602#post15324602 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dieselab
great pickup. when are you getting the ATB skimmer, media rx, etc.....

Patience grasshopper

 

[bladeruner143]

Everything's looking great Mark. Keep up the good work! Have you been playing with your D90 outside of your fish tank? I'm LOVING mine!

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15325778#post15325778 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by bladeruner143
Everything's looking great Mark. Keep up the good work! Have you been playing with your D90 outside of your fish tank? I'm LOVING mine!

Thanks Rudy. I have a two and half year old daughter that is cute as a nail; of course I have


Here is Emma at "dogs with dads" at here preschool fathers day barbque

 

[ct_vol]

Nice addition Mark... :thumbsup: You'll have to LMK how you like the Flowstar...

Pretty little girl you have there too... I'm sure she's your pride and joy...

 

[mpoletti]

Thanks Randy, I'm sure I might report back

As for Emma, she definitely makes things brighter these days. One of the funniest things she says when looking at the tank is "Daddy, thats Emmas Joculator" She's definitely my daughter.

 

[Finsky]

Fantastic pictures. I want to move into the big leagues with a 180 gallon tank. I am moving from a 120 gallon 5'Lx'18"Wx26
1/2"H to either a 180 gallon 6'L x 2' x 2' Marineland aquarium with no tempered glass tank or a 180 gallon 6'L x 2' x 2' Aqueon All Glass aquarium with bottom tempered glass. I will be moving two Rena XP4 canisters and two Hagen 110 powerfilters and one hang on setup with a Aqua Medic Turboflotor SL 1000 Multi protein skimmer along with two Hydor Mag 8's (each 3,250 gph) & one Seio 1100 gph for circulation.

 

[Dejavu]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15323618#post15323618 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti

So thats the mushroom I have heard so much about from others. BTW cute little girl!

 

[mpoletti]

 

[DanW]

Nice pic Mark. I've tried two of these in the last year and have not had success. Looked OK for a few days only to find them stuck to a powerhead in the morning.

 

[pookstreet]

Yeah, they are powerhead magnets

 

[mpoletti]

I've had this one for 3.5 years

 

[mpoletti]

Thanks Jeremy for the help yesterday. All I can say is that I am sooooo happy that I switched out the external snapper for the internal flowstar. That is one impressive pump :eek1:

 

[JohnL]

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