Oldude's new 400 gal tank build
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:lol: Yes, looking at the tank it's hard to believe that at least 95% of the coral in there came out of my 130 gallon and the 8 or so other pieces were being stored in my frag tank. When setting up a new tank you know you're in trouble when you have to place some corals on the sandbed because there is no room left on the rock work.
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Phillybean
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Congrats as well, looks awesome!
I have the opposite...seeing your thread makes me want to upgrade even more!
I have the opposite...seeing your thread makes me want to upgrade even more!
Thanks you guys.
As far as the tank being full already that is because I'm a coral hound and pack rat so I always have to keep everything I get
I also prefer the fuller more natural look versus the "fruit stand" appearance so I tend to pack things in. When it grows in I will be happy..... when it grows in too much I'll once again have a problem.:lol: I think there is enough room that it should be a few years before I have to get aggressive with culling corals. (famous last words)
Thanks, I like the pop of the T5's and the intensity of the HQI halides and since I already had the MH's I thought a combo would be the way to go. I am quite happy with how the lighting looks so far.
As far as the tank being full already that is because I'm a coral hound and pack rat so I always have to keep everything I get
I also prefer the fuller more natural look versus the "fruit stand" appearance so I tend to pack things in. When it grows in I will be happy..... when it grows in too much I'll once again have a problem.:lol: I think there is enough room that it should be a few years before I have to get aggressive with culling corals. (famous last words)
Sorry to hear that. Most of mine were started as frags so I'm sure it won't be long before yours grow out and fills in the empty spaces. Good luck. Upgrades are never a waste, my fish don't know what to do with all that extra room they have to swim in now.:lol:
Thanks Christy.<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14206914#post14206914 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by christyf5
Good gravy Greg! That is one full looking tank. I second the "I can't believe all that came out of your 130". Looks fantastic though!! Loving the rockwork. Gotta see it in person one day!
Congrats on the upgrade, pretty spectacular
stunreefer
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OK, after I picked my jaw off the floor all I wanna do is :dance:
Looks fantastic Greg, holy cow man! :thumbsup:
I never knew you had a Chaetodontoplus meridithi either, great looking fish
OK, after I picked my jaw off the floor all I wanna do is :dance:
Looks fantastic Greg, holy cow man! :thumbsup:
I never knew you had a Chaetodontoplus meridithi either, great looking fish
Thanks Catherine. The difference between HQi & single ended bulbs in my opinion is quite dramatic. The HQI are more intense.
For transfer time I started blending the water from the new & old over a period of 3 weeks. I then did a test with rock from my sump, corals and some chromis' for a week. Once I started with the actual transfer I worked my tail off and did it over 3 days.
Thanks
Thanks Austin, Yes I am very happy with the meridithi. He seems happier now since the move. He spent a while in my frag tank waiting for his new home to get finished.
Thanks,
sure I'll take some more pictures ASAP.
paulthomas
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Good Lord that's alotta coral. Excellent layout too.
Paul
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