Olasana Lagoon: High Energy SPS Nano Build Thread

[MammothReefer]

Hmmm. Still no sign of bleaching, pH rock steady between 8.10 and 8.14. No bacterial bloom, good polyp extension. It's the end of the world as we know it.

well clearly it's because you have yet to pee in your tank to kick start the cycle.

 

[galleon]

well clearly it's because you have yet to pee in your tank to kick start the cycle.

I heard you have to use the urine of a ram. I haven't been able to get my hands on any.

 

[smsreefer]

I heard you have to use the urine of a ram. I haven't been able to get my hands on any.

Ebay has it...
"Pee from some young Ram "

 

[allsps40]

Also, if you put a red 'R' sticker on it, the tank will go faster.

Hells yeah got to add 50 stickers to my ride, each one adds 5whp LOL. My tool box must run 7 second ETs by now, all the sticker I get from aftermarket parts normally end up on my tool box. I need to do this to my tank so it will grow faster...starts to look for Apexi and Mugen stickers LOL.

 

[cromedogg33]

Has anyone seen my baseball?

 

[galleon]

Made a quick vid of the skimmer.

 

[mr.wilson]

How come such a high riser tube?

I've never tried them, but these look interesting...

http://www.hawkfish.org/snailman/kwairstone.htm

 

[galleon]

How come such a high riser tube?

I've never tried them, but these look interesting...

http://www.hawkfish.org/snailman/kwairstone.htm

It's because the pump is (purposely) massively oversized for the water height, so to make full use of the pump's power I made a high enough riser to accommodate the foam.

 

[mr.wilson]

... or wider diameter pipe.

 

[galleon]

... or wider diameter pipe.

Yup, or that too.

 

[Acronic]

I think that rock takes away from the extremeness of the tanks minimalism

So far everything looks pretty extreme, the wave, the stand, the light, the octopus of wires, the DIY skimmer and most of all, not using a GFI!! extremely BAD A55

Makes me want to one up your extremeness somehow... maybe Ill turn my deep freezer into a reef...

 

[galleon]

More photos from Vona Vona

 

[aqua80]

some crazy pics !
more !

 

[GreshamH]

...

 

[Allmost]

More pics pleaseeee

Simply amazing !!!

 

[Allmost]

More pics pleaseeee

Simply amazing !!!

 

[RynosReef]

Jeez... making me want to go spend a ton of money on a vacation I can't afford... thanks...

 

[galleon]

Contrary to the other photos I have posted, Vona vona is an unimaginably perfect spot to visit. There are several "resorts", the best fishing on the planet, friendly people, healthy corals, good food, cold local beer, you name it.

 

[galleon]

video of polyp extension on the Porites lutea:

 

[The Escaped Ape]

I love this tank, but suspect it will achieve success that has so far eluded me with my considerable live rock, 150w MH lighting etc. As a result, I have taken the decision that my love will be grudging and ungenerous. So there.