Oldude's new 400 gal tank build
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Mykel Obvious
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Looking great as always!!! Can't wait to see the new system when you finally get to build it 
Got a few things for the new tank today.
2 x 48" 6bulb T5 fixtures
Hammerhead pump
Vortechs (had them for a few weeks and love them)
New fish waiting in the frag tank for the new home.(sorry the glass is dirty)
Having the stand built this week and the tank is now scheduled for the week after that (I'll believe it when I see it)
2 x 48" 6bulb T5 fixtures
Hammerhead pump
Vortechs (had them for a few weeks and love them)
New fish waiting in the frag tank for the new home.(sorry the glass is dirty)
Having the stand built this week and the tank is now scheduled for the week after that (I'll believe it when I see it)
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stunreefer
Reef Hugger
Its like Christmas!
... I must have missed it, but are you going all T5s on the new tank now?
... I must have missed it, but are you going all T5s on the new tank now?
As you can see I decided on the TEK fixtures. I have heard many mixed reviews on both them & ATI. I really appreciate & value the input. I have fans that I will using to cool the T5's and I got a steal of a deal on the TEK's so that helped make my decision easier. I set one of the fixtures on top of my present display last night just to see how it looks and I was very impressed with both the brightness and the extra pop it gave. They will definately help with the WOW factor.
I have decided on the following bulbs:
2x aquamedic 10K
2x aquamedic "reef blue"
2x KZ Fiji purple
As I mentioned I am very impressed with the pop these gave and the depth penetration was much better than my MH's give. The corals I have on the sandbed lit up like they just got plugged in.
still waiting
still waiting
hoeksemai waiting
New tank glass seems to be taking forever but is making progress so things should be happening soon. In contrast to that it's been a busy year for my old display and always rewarding to receive recognition from other hobbyists around the globe. I'll share this most recent & final accolade with you before I tear it down.
http://www.ultimatereef.com/TOTM/2008_november/
still waiting
hoeksemai waiting
New tank glass seems to be taking forever but is making progress so things should be happening soon. In contrast to that it's been a busy year for my old display and always rewarding to receive recognition from other hobbyists around the globe. I'll share this most recent & final accolade with you before I tear it down.
http://www.ultimatereef.com/TOTM/2008_november/
Mykel Obvious
New member
Beautiful Hoek!!! I hope my little turquoise frag grows up to look that sexy one day
Thanks I am a fan of a.hoeksemai as well.
Here's a few other pieces I like that I am also a fan of that are patiently awaiting their new reef home.
I think this just might be my new favorite as it keeps coloring up(at least for this week)
The new vortechs are giving this birdnest too much flow on the one side so there is less PE.
I'll be sure to keep that in mind when I position it in the new tank.
Here's a few other pieces I like that I am also a fan of that are patiently awaiting their new reef home.
I think this just might be my new favorite as it keeps coloring up(at least for this week)
The new vortechs are giving this birdnest too much flow on the one side so there is less PE.
I'll be sure to keep that in mind when I position it in the new tank.
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martinphillip03
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michika
red headed step child
Greg keep note of the S/N on your Hammerhead and date of purchase. The stickers come off pretty easily, and you can't get any help from Reeflo without those pieces of information should anything go wrong. Just thought you might like to know since its happened to me 3 times already.
The stand is finally done and being delivered tomorrow evening so we're making some progress.
I am debating whether or not to add this plain Jane cap to the new tank???? Maybe if I set my smaller pink rim one on top it won't be so bad. Hopefully they grow together in a cool way.
Here is the pink rim.....I'll do a test and see how they get along.
I am debating whether or not to add this plain Jane cap to the new tank???? Maybe if I set my smaller pink rim one on top it won't be so bad. Hopefully they grow together in a cool way.
Here is the pink rim.....I'll do a test and see how they get along.
