Perry's 120 Gallon Reef
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plyle02
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Thanks cFloor, I appreciate the compliments, the nutrient reduction levels I am using seem to show improvement in coloration. The glass is being swiped every 3 days now, I think that is my sweet spot. Currently dosing zeostart3 @ 1.2ml per day, and MB7 @ 1ml every other day.
Thanks Nate, things are improving in terms of colors, I can see my stubborn acros now shifting to proper color from off coloration. In the upcoming weeks I look to get more professional pics done, my father has an amazing camera and lenses, and a great eye, so stay tuned...lol
markalot
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Perry, you scrolled to page 2 of my subscribed thread list!
Have I asked you for your light cycle yet? How long are the t5's on, how long are the LED on, do you dim the led, stuff like that?
If you want to throw in a picture of that RR to shame mine I'd be delighted. I'll print it out and hold it in front of the tank. :lolspin:
Have I asked you for your light cycle yet? How long are the t5's on, how long are the LED on, do you dim the led, stuff like that?
If you want to throw in a picture of that RR to shame mine I'd be delighted. I'll print it out and hold it in front of the tank. :lolspin:
plyle02
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Mark, I have used this combo since Jan 2015. I took some pics the other day, let me see if I got one of the RR, lol... Anyway, I will stick to these bulbs again when I change out, I am very pleased with the combo.
Front to back:
1. KZ Fiji Purple.
2. KZ Superblue
3. KZ New Generation Coral Light
4. KZ Superblue
5. KZ New Generation Coral Light
6. KZ Superblue
7. KZ Fiji Purple
8. KZ Superblue
Bulbs 1,2,7,&8 go on at 8AM and Stop at 6PM~ 10 hours
Bulbs 3,4,5&6 go on at 9AM and Stop at 5PM~ 8 hours
I also supplement with Current True Lumen Blue LED at the moment~ 6AM-8PM~14hours
Front to back:
1. KZ Fiji Purple.
2. KZ Superblue
3. KZ New Generation Coral Light
4. KZ Superblue
5. KZ New Generation Coral Light
6. KZ Superblue
7. KZ Fiji Purple
8. KZ Superblue
Bulbs 1,2,7,&8 go on at 8AM and Stop at 6PM~ 10 hours
Bulbs 3,4,5&6 go on at 9AM and Stop at 5PM~ 8 hours
I also supplement with Current True Lumen Blue LED at the moment~ 6AM-8PM~14hours
markalot
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Here is that recent RR Stag photo request Mark
Thanks for the info and the pic Perry, I will be having a few words with mine tonight. :fun2:
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KZ Superblue is a great bulb, isn't it. A very nice dark blue. I find the B+
to be almost whitish in comparison.
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KZ Superblue is a great bulb, isn't it. A very nice dark blue. I find the B+
to be almost whitish in comparison.
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plyle02
Active member
If you're doing photo requests, I think you should take more photo's of EVERYTHINGhaha loving it mate!
Thanks Dom,
I will have to see if I can bust out the camera this weekend, looks like it's going to be a rainy one here, so I better get the battery charged for the camera, lol...
KZ Superblue is a great bulb, isn't it. A very nice dark blue. I find the B+
to be almost whitish in comparison.
Thanks, I happen to like all the KZ bulbs, but do agree the Superblue is beautiful
plyle02
Active member
Center shot today, I cleaned up some infringing corals, hence fragging, moved some based on aesthetics, overall happy with the tank. Also update pic on monti corner, have 4 different montis growing at the bottom corner of my tank, allowing them to grow however they want
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naterealbig
Premium Member
Hey Perry, thanks for the shots! What coral is the 5th one down? Miyagi Tort? The growth pattern in beautiful.
shih87
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Lovely!!!
plyle02
Active member
Very nice buddy. :beer: Tank is filling in nicely now.
Thanks Sahin! The corals are getting bigger and filling in, pleased with the structure, still need to tidy up some areas, pocci multiplying faster than anemones, lol.. Just used the biggles method of a syringe and boiling RODI water, knocked off a couple problem areas this morning :hammer:
Thanks Nate, while that pic is of my Cali Blue Tort, I have a colony that is close to the miyagi, best ID I got was ORA Ice Tort. I will have to snap a pic of that said colony, it never gets attention, kind of banished to the back of the tank because the color was too close to my Miami Orchid, however, it has started to show less purple(like the Miami Orchid), and is morphing to greenish blue base with whitish blue towards the tip, giving that ice like appearance. I am actually going to relocate it for show, once I figure out what to do about the flubber at the bottom of my tank. My GF wants to keep all the flubbery corals, so it looks like I may have another tank soon, probably a nano to keep her happy, while I use all possible room for my sps love. As long as those rics don't go anywhere I am safe, not going to even entertain that idea, or else this is me :blown:
Thanks shih87! Funny thing about the ponape is that the guy who gave me a bunch of corals asked whether I wanted to keep it, or throw it into the yard, lol... The corals was in pretty bad shape. I kept it anyway, and it is now a stunner. Unfortunately it is one of those overlooked corals out there, IMO a hard one to get proper color, and also does not contend with all those "Ultra Uber Limited Addition" corals that seem so popular! While I have a few named ones, my wallet was not violated in acquiring them
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Looking absolutely fantastic Perry That monti corner is so cool too, looks like they're enjoying their banishment
Thanks Dom! That pic of monti corner was for you mate :eek1: I agree the colors are nice given their shading and low light. The season's greeting is now encrusting all over the eggcrate stand, seems as though it is a happy coral. I moved the jedi mind trick down to the bottom to be a part of the monti fun, I also cleared my frag rack down there recently. I do however now have 3 frags of the RR stag... They are ready for trade :dance:
naterealbig
Premium Member
Ah yes, the concessions we make for those that need some "movement" in the tank :facepalm:. Good for you for keeping the peace, although Andrew I'm certain will have some words with you about this later.....
Good call on giving the Monti's their own space, they can get pretty big quick, and they can turn into a centerpiece - whether you want them to or not. The Cali Tort is gorgeous, I just picked up a piece a couple of days ago, compliments of my brother. Hopefully it will look at great as yours. I need to get back on my thread with some updates....
Tank looks great, and thanks for giving us a FTS. Stunning!
Good call on giving the Monti's their own space, they can get pretty big quick, and they can turn into a centerpiece - whether you want them to or not. The Cali Tort is gorgeous, I just picked up a piece a couple of days ago, compliments of my brother. Hopefully it will look at great as yours. I need to get back on my thread with some updates....
Tank looks great, and thanks for giving us a FTS. Stunning!
biggles
Premium Member
You already have a toilet with just the right amount of surging flow to suit that flubber Perry, no need to waste money on a nano.........
I love checking out your updates Perry, your acros are so healthy looking and saturated with pigments every time you post updated pics mate. Beautiful stuff, you should be proud of what you're achieving my friend :thumbsup:
plyle02
Active member
Thanks Nate,
I appreciate the compliments my friend
Funny thing is I wish the cali tort was a bit lower in the tank, I love the contrast of the green with the blue which shows more prominence at a lower par. Don't be afraid to hit me up when you are ready to stuff your tank, I have plenty to trim You already have a toilet with just the right amount of surging flow to suit that flubber Perry, no need to waste money on a nano.........
I love checking out your updates Perry, your acros are so healthy looking and saturated with pigments every time you post updated pics mate. Beautiful stuff, you should be proud of what you're achieving my friend :thumbsup:
Andrew, lol, that flubber stays, if I know what is good for me
Good idea though, lol... I really appreciate your compliments regarding my tank, on a serious note though, still a work in progress however, just had some cyano decide to make it's presence known, so looks like I have a new set of challenges on my hands...
