Myka's 69 SPS Tank 2015
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Myka
Reefing since '93
good job on the stand Myka.
any plan on what to do with the light stand?
when I first setup my 55g tank, I had the light sitting on top of the 2x4 just like your now too
you should try to hang that light from the ceiling, looks nicer that way.
Yes, actually the post above yours describes the aluminum arms I've been trying to build.
Just a standard "L" shape with the long end attached to the back of the stand and the short end reaching out over the tank. I'm not keen on hanging the fixture from the ceiling as I find it's more of an industrial look that I don't really like. If these arms don't work out for me though, I may end up hanging it.
Myka
Reefing since '93
Look who showed up to the party! I heard some clicking, but thought it was one of the Tunzes that needs a new bushing/disc (after about 8 or 9 years I think I can deal with changing a $3 part on it). I didn't normally hear the Tunze clicking unless it was on the controller and it wasn't on the controller. Since adding the sand to the tank I haven't seen any digging in it, so I was sure Mr Clicks was a goner. I looked in the back compartment, but didn't see him (or anything really it's so dark back there). So a couple days ago the clicking was driving me bonkers so I was staring at the Tunze and the "click" sounded and the Tunze didn't do it. So I turn off the return, get my flashlight out, and low and behold there is Mr Clicks! It took me a good 30 minutes to catch him out of the back, but he's now happily digging away in the tank.
I got some work done on the stand panels. I got distracted doing some painting in the house, and decided I hated the grey color that the designer picked out. So it took me a few days and a few tries, and then I ended up going with the first grey anyway.
I got 4 coats of paint rolled onto the panels. My work space wasn't big enough to get the corners done too, so that is annoying. The panels should be cured enough by the weekend that I can use a power sander to buff the paint out and then spray a clear coat on it for a nice smooth finish.
I got some work done on the stand panels. I got distracted doing some painting in the house, and decided I hated the grey color that the designer picked out. So it took me a few days and a few tries, and then I ended up going with the first grey anyway.
I got 4 coats of paint rolled onto the panels. My work space wasn't big enough to get the corners done too, so that is annoying. The panels should be cured enough by the weekend that I can use a power sander to buff the paint out and then spray a clear coat on it for a nice smooth finish.
Myka
Reefing since '93
All looking great! :beer: I want one of those clickers for my sump. I think they are pretty cool creatures.
Put the clicker in the tank! They are quite entertaining! I had a Yasha Goby buddy for mine, but the Yasha (named Yoshi) jumped through and onto the screening and got sunburned basking in the sun. I'm going to get another Goby - not sure which type yet.
Flatlander
Premium Member
Mindy, is that like 2mm gravel in your sandbed?
Myka
Reefing since '93
:lol: Yup! It's Caribsea Seaflor Special Grade 1-2 mm iirc. I might add some Super Reef too it too (it's like 2-10 mm haha). You need big stuff in order for it to stay put with 100x turnover buddy! :bum:
I tested nutrients today and NO3 is back down to "0" on Red Sea kit, so I added 1/2 tsp of my stock NaNO3 solution. I've been adding 1/4 tsp every week or so and that brings NO3 up to about 0.5 ppm. So now I'm going to shoot a bit higher. Hanna ULR Phosphorus reads 6 ppb (<0.02 ppm). Glad some phosphorus finally showed up.
Corals are looking better and better everyday. There are a few that are still struggling. The tabling one that I picked up all browned out that was starting to show some purpleish tips has been STN'ing at the base, but I think it stopped now. It is very, very pale with no PE. I am most worried about this one. I moved it to lower lighting when it started to STN, and I think I'll move it even lower tonight.
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Flatlander
Premium Member
What critters do you keep in there Mindy. I imagine its to course for the regular type crew. Questions are because Im thinking of adding the same.
Myka
Reefing since '93
An Orange Lipped Conch that was transferred from the old tank is the only critter in the sand for now since the sand is so new. A few of my clients have the same sand and they have sifting sleeper gobies and Tongan Nassarius which do fine with the sand (I don't know about small sifters though). I'm going to add one to my tank once I think there is enough for it to eat. I know of a couple Jawfish in this type of sand too which will also be making an appearance in my tank.
I haven't found this sand to be so big that it affects the sand dwelling critters. I don't think critters like Garden Eels would be tolerant though.
Flatlander
Premium Member
An Orange Lipped Conch that was transferred from the old tank is the only critter in the sand for now since the sand is so new. A few of my clients have the same sand and they have sifting sleeper gobies and Tongan Nassarius which do fine with the sand (I don't know about small sifters though). I'm going to add one to my tank once I think there is enough for it to eat. I know of a couple Jawfish in this type of sand too which will also be making an appearance in my tank.
Thanks Mindy
Myka
Reefing since '93
Thanks! Not Xenia.
Hopefully I'll get working on the cabinet this weekend, but I'm not feeling it today.Thanks! Not bad for a $200 camera, eh?
Myka
Reefing since '93
Which shot do you guys like best? I took the photos with a reefing photo contest in mind, and I'm too much of a perfectionist to pick one because I think they all suck. :sad1: :lol:
Yeah, I bought this one for snorkel adventures, but also on recommendation from the biology department of the university because the macro is so good (for the price point), and I figured that might come in handy so it was the deciding factor. It's waterproof to 40 feet so I can take in-tank macros. I actually prefer it over my Canon G9. Until I decide I can justify a $2000+ camera and macro lens, the current setup will have to do.
Yeah, I bought this one for snorkel adventures, but also on recommendation from the biology department of the university because the macro is so good (for the price point), and I figured that might come in handy so it was the deciding factor. It's waterproof to 40 feet so I can take in-tank macros. I actually prefer it over my Canon G9. Until I decide I can justify a $2000+ camera and macro lens, the current setup will have to do.
reefmutt
Active member
The shrimp is cool but that shot lacks enough detail.. I like the two Xenia type coral shots.. Good detail and interesting- especially the one with the orange and green (!) in the shot..
Shrimps always make a good subject but you need more of the animal in the shot I think..
Shrimps always make a good subject but you need more of the animal in the shot I think..
BigJohnny
Active member
What 200 camera took those? I need oneWhich shot do you guys like best? I took the photos with a reefing photo contest in mind, and I'm too much of a perfectionist to pick one because I think they all suck. :sad1: [emoji38]
Yeah, I bought this one for snorkel adventures, but also on recommendation from the biology department of the university because the macro is so good (for the price point), and I figured that might come in handy so it was the deciding factor. It's waterproof to 40 feet so I can take in-tank macros. I actually prefer it over my Canon G9. Until I decide I can justify a $2000+ camera and macro lens, the current setup will have to do.
Scythanith
Premium Member
4th shot with the Acro pointing to the left is in my opinion the strongest shot from a technical standpoint.
