My 150 Build

[BrunstuckyJoe]

I figured I'll probably be in the same boat as him at some point in this addiction.....just like to know how many jobs I'm going to have to have....

 

[purplereef]

That's an awesome Soli you got there Jeff!

 

[serpentman]

Look familiar? It is a beautiful coral. It looks happy as its developing purple tips.

 

[serpentman]

Some comparison shots.

 

[imcosmokramer]

everything looks much happier. I need to come out there and see your tank in person

 

[serpentman]

Thanks man, The offer stands, feel free to come on out anytime.

 

[PirateFish52]

where do you get the eggshell crate you are using for your frag tank?

Thanks.

 

[PirateFish52]

where do you get the eggshell crate you are using for your frag tank?

Thanks.

 

[imcosmokramer]

You can get eggcrate at home depot. It's in the lighting section. Ask for "eggcrate" or "Light Diffuser"; their technical name for it is "Eggcrate Louver Replacement Diffuser"

should cost around $11.

 

[PirateFish52]

Sweet. thanks.

Your tank and setup looks great.

 

[75pxatr]

Tank Build

Tank Build

Is your 150 a 5' or 6' tank? I have been looking for a 5' 150 and seems like Oceanic is only maker for a reef ready.

Also, I am also thinking about basement sump, what make model pump did you use and how did you determine?

If you think it is tuff for you to be a browns fan, I moved from Cleveland to Poland ohio(east side of Youngstown) and I'm surrounded by Black and Gold. Kinda like browns hell.

Bryan

 

[serpentman]

Thanks Pirate.

The tank is 72" x 18" and was made by Perfecto. My only complaint is that it had a center brace (rather than 2 off center) which meant I had to cut it out and replace with acrylic braces.

I am currently using GenX PCX-70 return pump which is rated at ~1500gph and can handle 31' of head pressure. Basically, to make a choice, you need to figure out how high you need to push the water and what flow rate you're looking to achieve.

Sequence, Iwaki, Pan World and Gen X all make decent pressure pumps.

Man, don't know what I would do if I lived in Steelers country. That is rough.

 

[Tswifty]

How's the blenny doing... any pics?

 

[serpentman]

Surprisingly the blenny's doing pretty well. I skipped the QT on it because I was afraid it would jump out. Fins are a bit beat up but its eating. Just did a PWC so as soon as the water clears up I'll try and grab a pick.

 

[serpentman]

A couple of updated pics:

The black sailfin blenny

My new clam:

A decent shot of my Hippo. It must be hungry b/c it followed the camera:

 

[imcosmokramer]

nice clam!

 

[serpentman]

Thanks man.

Here are a couple of pics on my nem troubles.

It all started when my huge RBTA split. Needless to say, I had an accident chopping of one half. Then the other half decided to split again. In all, I ended up with 5 tiny RBTAs and possibly 6. A chunk of the base that I thought was a gonner. Today I noticed its sprouting tentacles.

 

[BigTuna321]

it looks great

 

[melev]

Just found your thread. So you have more anemones now - what to do, what to do...

 

[serpentman]

Now that is the question. Honestly, I am surprised all the pieces made it. I will try to get a decent pick but a small chunk of the base that torn off is even sprouting tentacles. They appear clear and an now starting to turn pink. In all, that will net out 6.