serpentman
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Yeah, wonder who that someone is?
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serpentman
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Its official...I have no life (and now no money). I have been waging all out war on microbubbles. I decided to eliminate all possible causes and replumb my return. While I was at it, I decided to replace my stock tank sump. I converted a 55g I had laying around. All in all, I think it came out well.
As for the display...cyano city. Hoping I will burn through all the algae blooms before April.
As for the display...cyano city. Hoping I will burn through all the algae blooms before April.
serpentman
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Who said a refugium can't look good. I had a ton of rock left over so I am trying to find places to stash it. I am fighting the urge to put anymore in the display.
Good eye, the snakes in the visions are diamond pythons. I did have a bunch of chondros that I sold to fund my reef. At one point I was up to about 50 snakes not including offspring. They got to be too much work (and smell) so I sold everything but my favorite 3.
Good eye, the snakes in the visions are diamond pythons. I did have a bunch of chondros that I sold to fund my reef. At one point I was up to about 50 snakes not including offspring. They got to be too much work (and smell) so I sold everything but my favorite 3.
serpentman
part time superhero
I eventually had to buy a dedicated freezer. Nothing like having a bag of frozen rats next to your produce.
Been a while since I talked reptiles, haven't heard their names in a while.
Been a while since I talked reptiles, haven't heard their names in a while.
serpentman
part time superhero
Some updates:
Sold my in-sump skimmer. New one on the way. Converted the sump to add a second refugium which will be lit 24/7 as opposed to the remote fuge which is lit on a reverse photoperiod. Also installed DIY media reactor to run carbon in absence of a skimmer.
Replaced my calcium reactor with new GEO 618
Now that my my equipment is in place, its time to concentrate on livestock.
Here are 2 new editions:
Orange Spot Rabbitfish
Red Sea Purple Tang
Sold my in-sump skimmer. New one on the way. Converted the sump to add a second refugium which will be lit 24/7 as opposed to the remote fuge which is lit on a reverse photoperiod. Also installed DIY media reactor to run carbon in absence of a skimmer.
Replaced my calcium reactor with new GEO 618
Now that my my equipment is in place, its time to concentrate on livestock.
Here are 2 new editions:
Orange Spot Rabbitfish
Red Sea Purple Tang
and what kind of skimmer are u gonna get?
serpentman
part time superhero
Thanks for the compliment. When I get back in town I will take some updated shots as there have been a few changes. As far as a skimmer goes, I ended up purchasing a Reeflo Orca 200.
Paul_PSU
In Memoriam
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Some updates:
Sold my in-sump skimmer. New one on the way. Converted the sump to add a second refugium which will be lit 24/7 as opposed to the remote fuge which is lit on a reverse photoperiod. Also installed DIY media reactor to run carbon in absence of a skimmer.
I see you started using a sock. I found someone on here making their own and I tried it. Very cheap and just as good as store bought. I got 2 yds of the material for $5 and can make about 25 + or - one or two.
serpentman
part time superhero
Would definitely be interested. Whereabouts did you get the material.
Paul_PSU
In Memoriam
I got the material from a store in the Pittsburgh area called Joann Fabrics. It is the Polyester felt and I got the polyester thread also. It is about $2.50 a sq yd. I got 2 yds. make sure it is polyester and not cotton.
It was not my original idea. I read it in a thread here on RC. If I could find it I would post the link here so the guy got credit. definitely a huge savings $$$$. I can get about 23 total out of 2 yds of the material fro $5 and the thread for like $2. That is about .30 a sock
It was not my original idea. I read it in a thread here on RC. If I could find it I would post the link here so the guy got credit. definitely a huge savings $$$$. I can get about 23 total out of 2 yds of the material fro $5 and the thread for like $2. That is about .30 a sock
serpentman
part time superhero
Some updated pics.
Spotted Hawkfish
Purple Tang
Skimmer
Skimmer installed and broken in
Poop reservoir
Spotted Hawkfish
Purple Tang
Skimmer
Skimmer installed and broken in
Poop reservoir
serpentman
part time superhero
Update pic of the fuge after 3 months of operation. So far I have taken out about a full bucket of macro.
serpentman
part time superhero
Been a while since I posted updates. Things are moving along at a snails pace but everything is coming along. Replumbed the sump yet again. By flipping it around its easier to maintain the skimmer and return pump.
serpentman
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Jeff Trout
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looking good!!Is that the purple superman from me?
serpentman
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Sure is, I want to thank you again. Its a nice looking coral.
I think I might be hitting it with too much light though as the polyps haven't extended much.
I think I might be hitting it with too much light though as the polyps haven't extended much.
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