Naka's 180 Starphire tank!!!

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FTS 2/2007
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Nice tank shot Naka. Looks like I have to change the wallpaper on my PC again. Can't recall who's tank is currently on it. Hmmm... ;)
 
Naka,

I've been following your thread for a while now, but the new FTS is just so gorgeous that I had to post and compliment you. You really have done something amazing, and inspired me to do a rimless tank as well.

A couple questions:

1) Sorry if I missed this, but what pump are you running on the CL? Why did you choose to add the vortech rather than just upgrading to a bigger CL pump?

2) Now that you've had the sfiliogoi for a while, what is your take on it? Does it give you adequete spread for your 30" depth?

3) What is that maxijet to the right of the overflow for?

Thanks.

-Solly
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9276247#post9276247 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Solly
Naka,

I've been following your thread for a while now, but the new FTS is just so gorgeous that I had to post and compliment you. You really have done something amazing, and inspired me to do a rimless tank as well.

A couple questions:

1) Sorry if I missed this, but what pump are you running on the CL? Why did you choose to add the vortech rather than just upgrading to a bigger CL pump?

2) Now that you've had the sfiliogoi for a while, what is your take on it? Does it give you adequete spread for your 30" depth?

3) What is that maxijet to the right of the overflow for?

Thanks.

-Solly
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Thanks Solly!

1) I'm using Sequence Dart for my CL. Main purpose is to keep the detrius suspended. All the flow is directed towards the back, so I need the Vortech to move the flow left to right. Without Vortech, I would not have enough random flow for sps.

2) I love my lights, never had any problems with it. The spread is perfect for 30" depth. I would also use it for 36" depth.

3) Maxijet is to provide extra flow for my sps on the right side. I have the Tunze 6055 preordered to replace it. It's taking longer than expected, but I think it's going to be worth the wait. It's going to be on a controller to create more random flow.
 
I have a 6045 on my 58 gallon, and I love the flow. I have it pointing towards my sps section.

By the way, how are your Gonioporas doing? I saw one in your picture above.

Kevin
 
Thanks everyone! Kevin, I can't wait to play around w/ 6055. I love the fact that you can point the flow multi directional.
The red and green gonioporas are doing great. I feed mine at least 2 to 3 times a week. Here some pictures from top.

It's about 6" across when expanded
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This is the only picture I have of the green
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9282877#post9282877 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by robster
"I feed mine at least 2 to 3 times a week"

What are you feeding them?
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rotifers, oyster egg, cyclopeez, bio plankton, coral plankton, all mixed. That's what I feed most of my lps.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9285965#post9285965 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by naka
rotifers, oyster egg, cyclopeez, bio plankton, coral plankton, all mixed. That's what I feed most of my lps.
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Do you just dose the tank with that or target feed?
 
Who is the manufacturer of your tank? Its a very clean and nice tank you have there. Can you give me the dimensions of each glass and is the bottom and back part of the tank acrylic? Thanks!

Chingy
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7321302#post7321302 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by naka
Thanks for all the compliments. This tank was built by Aquarium Environments in Houston. You can email or call Jaime Depujades (jdepujadas@aquariumenvironments.com) about the cost of the tank. And yes it is under warranty!

IÃ"šÃ‚¡Ã"šÃ‚¯ve always wanted the open top look w/ light fixture suspended from my ceiling, so IÃ"šÃ‚¡Ã"šÃ‚¯m going with Sifiligoi Infinity HQI 2 x 250w (10k Ushio/BLV) with T5. ItÃ"šÃ‚¡Ã"šÃ‚¯s a 48Ã"šÃ‚¡Ã"šÃ‚± fixture w/ 2 x ACLS to control the lighting schedule. I ordered the light back in February, and itÃ"šÃ‚¡Ã"šÃ‚¯s finally here.

The plumbing starts next week also, b/c Red Dragon pumps are taking forever to get here. RD 6.5 for the return and 12Ã"šÃ‚¡Ã"šÃ‚¯s for the closed loop w/ OM 4 way. IÃ"šÃ‚¡Ã"šÃ‚¯ll post more pictures later next week when I get my stand in.

Thanks,

Naka
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Robster, I turn ALL the pumps off then target feed them w/ syringe. All the pumps comes back on after 10 min. except for the return pump. Return comes back on 2 hrs. later.

Chingy, I have all the answers on page 1 of my thread.
 
Naka, I've been following your thread for awhile but I think it's about time I chimed in. I love that zoa pic where the red ones are spreading onto the BB bottom. It should look awesome in a few more months .
 
Naka,
Amazing. That is all I have to say. I have been watching this thread for a while , and have fallen in love with your tank. Keep up the good work.
I am actually moving to Houston this July, and was wondering about a chiller. I noticed you have one. I know you said it doesn't come on much. I am going to do a 240 when I get to Houston and wonder if you recomend me getting a chiller? I am just trying to get a long list together.

Thanks,

Rick
 
thanks guys! Rick, I would definitely get a chiller if you going to have a reef tank in Houston. Shoot me a PM when you get to Houston.
 
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