Naka's 180 Starphire tank!!!

[naka]

No problem on the xenia Edward. It should be 2007, but it's too late to change it.

Thanks Brian.

 

[invincible569]

I've noticed that you have your zoas under strong light and they are growing like weeds. Is strong lighting a better choice for them or does it not matter?

 

[melev]

James, I guess it would be wrong of me to say I prefer the picture from Oct 06, right?

 

[naka]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9567158#post9567158 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Dudester
I'm curious as to why you use the Lighthouse for light control - RK2 can't handle the ATLS or what?

Oh yeah, beautiful photos as usual!

Actually, my ACLS is hooked up to RK2 just incase my chiller fails, it's set to shut off my lights at 84 deg. I only use the Lighthouse controller to monitor my tank parameters via online.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9567260#post9567260 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by invincible569
I've noticed that you have your zoas under strong light and they are growing like weeds. Is strong lighting a better choice for them or does it not matter?

I think it does matter. My lights were too strong for tub's blue zoa's b/c it lost most of the blue colors. But, some of the new polyps starting to have the blue colors back. My zoas/palys look the best just under the T5 lights.

 

[Ginzo]

Hi Naka,

Sorry if I'm asking you this question again, but I'm trying to find out what's best for my system:

How many microns are your filter bags ?

Thanks,
Ginzo

 

[naka]

I believe it's 100 micron. Sorry for not answering earlier

 

[Dudester]

Did you decide on your tank dimensions based on that light fixture, or vice versa? BTW, are you using this light?

Infinity XR4 2X400
120 X 55 cm
2 x 400 W MH
4 x 54 W T5

Thanks,
Mike

 

[Dudester]

So sorry, found the answer about the light in the thread (like twice, I think ).

Still curious about your tank dimensions, though. And while I'm at it, I'm also curious as to why you went with an RK2 + Lighthouse instead of an all-in-one controller that could handle all of the functions you use?

 

[naka]

I went w/ 60 x 30 x 24 b/c that's the space I had in my livingroom. Last year RK2 didn't have the internet monitoring feature, so I purchased the lighthouse controller.

 

[Ginzo]

Thanks for you reply Naka

One last thing, do you use UVs on your system ? Do you recommend them ?

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9573166#post9573166 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by naka
I believe it's 100 micron. Sorry for not answering earlier

 

[naka]

I don't use UV b/c of zeovit (bacteria) method to reduce nutrient. I've never used UV before in my system, so I wouldn't know.

James

 

[Dudester]

Since you use Zeovit, I assume you're running carbon 24/7. If so, are you running it actively via a reactor and if so, what are you using? Also, do you use Phosphate-removing media?

 

[naka]

I'm using KZ carbon bag passively in my sump. I'm also using Phosar HC passively in my sump.

 

[Dudester]

Thanks for your reply. I may be asking several more questions in the near future, as I plan on ordering a tank very similar to yours tomorrow . I chose the dimensions not based on what you've done, but I actually selected it due to the light fixture I want to use. Anyway, I don't want to hijack your wonderful thread with information about my future tank, just wanted you to know why I'm so inquisitive. Your success is truely something to learn from.

Cheers,
Mike

 

[GSMguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9603789#post9603789 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Dudester
Thanks for your reply. I may be asking several more questions in the near future, as I plan on ordering a tank very similar to yours tomorrow . I chose the dimensions not based on what you've done, but I actually selected it due to the light fixture I want to use. Anyway, I don't want to hijack your wonderful thread with information about my future tank, just wanted you to know why I'm so inquisitive. Your success is truely something to learn from.

Cheers,
Mike

update your tank thread dudester i want to see the clowns you put in.

Naka you feeding pappone (Sp?)?

 

[Dudester]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9603820#post9603820 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GSMguy
update your tank thread dudester i want to see the clowns you put in.

You mean my office tank?
Umm, no you don't

 

[KingfishJohn]

Naka,

You've created a monster in the poster above me :lol:

Your tank looks more stunning by the day!

 

[naka]

Are you guys related? We have "thedude" and dudester.

No problem on answer questions guys, and yes I started feeding Pappone to my corals last month. I'm feeding my dendros and micros all kinds of mixed seafood before, so I figure why not just target feed them Pappone instead. That way my sps can feast on the leftovers.

 

[Dudester]

Not related, just both happen to be fans of The Big Lebowski.

 

[fisheebill]

I see you use 2 ACLS's. Do you need 1 for each MH?
So MH can be dimmed?