pics of temp system

[NaClH2Opgh]

Here are some pics of my temp system up and running. It's around 110 gallon with a 25 gallon sump. There is a probably a total of 120 gallons of water. I am using (2) lumatek dimmable ballast (250/250HQI/400/superlumen), (2) Lumenbright wide reflectors and (2) 250w se Reeflux 20k bulbs. I also started running Warner Eco Bak pellets last night. I am going to see if these can replace my vodka dosing regimen.

sump with the 250 Extreme skimmer (from Rays bargain bin)

Vertex Zeo reactor (from Rays bargain bin) running 500ml of Warner Eco bak
I plumbed the output of the reactor to empty next to the skimmer pumps

 

[NaClH2Opgh]

Some pics of the coral:

3 or my four clams. These 3 are all maxima:

pic of my purple monti that I accidentally fragged then almost killed when I put it into the temp system. It is finally coming back:

 

[NaClH2Opgh]

some lps:

and other shots of various coral:

 

[raynist]

Nice, real pictures this time too!

 

[AHDOnline]

Nice.. Your tank will be packed full when its up.

 

[reeferbro0622]

Make sure your new tank is darn big!

 

[jakesalk]

Looks good!

 

[cloakerpoked]

Looks great Paul. Just let me know when you want to stop over and pick up a few more things for in there

 

[NaClH2Opgh]

Nice, real pictures this time too!

Thanks, I figured I should post real pics since I still can't get a pic of the spotted tang. I actually was worried and kept checking the floor around the tank. I hadn't seen him since I put him in but spotted him yesterday before the lights went out. He always stays near the bottom of the tank.

 

[NaClH2Opgh]

Nice.. Your tank will be packed full when its up.

Thanks. The main thing I will probably have to add is rock. I want to make some structures like an arch and a pillar or two. I would like to do a combination of the rock wall with those.

 

[NaClH2Opgh]

Make sure your new tank is darn big!

I have a used 225 in my garage ready to go! :beer:

Looks good!

Thanks Jake, I'm just glad my colors are starting to come back.

 

[NaClH2Opgh]

Looks great Paul. Just let me know when you want to stop over and pick up a few more things for in there

Thanks. I am definitely ready to pick the pieces up from you. I just have to figure out a day and time.

 

[NaClH2Opgh]

Here is a little better pic of my Dersa clam that I picked up from Brett previously. I love the colors in this one. There is also a better pic of my sunset monti in back of it. All these pics were taken with my Droid phone.

I also had issues with putting the Warner Eco Bac Pellets in the Zeo reactor. The holes in the plates on the top and bottom of the reactor were just big enough for the pellets to fit through. I really didn't want to use a sponge that would get clogged easily over time. I purchased this at the craft store and cut two pieces out to fit over the plates and now the reactor is perfect for the pellets. When I go to refill it, all I need to do is lift the plunger cylinder out instead of lifting the entire reactor out of the sump.

 

[NaClH2Opgh]

I figured I would post some pics of the reason I can't start on my 225 gallon upgrade yet. 1) we are just finishing up painting the room where it is going:

2) The main reason. I am gutting our 2nd floor bathroom down to the studs/joists and then blowing out the wall and expanding it into our bedroom. I can't even think about starting my stand for the tank until I am laying tile in the bathroom...lol

I also have a video I am uploading with 90% of the demo done. I'll post when it's ready.

 

[cloakerpoked]

Sometimes I'm not sure what the heck your priorities are Paul.

 

[NaClH2Opgh]

I only have one priority; keeping the wife happy....:lolspin:

 

[NaClH2Opgh]

OK here is the video of what the bathroom looks like now. The section the left into the bedroom will only go to where I have the plaster taken down. In the bedroom there will be a small area to put my wife's vanity. To the right inside the bathroom I took out some 2X4's and put a header board in so I can make a built in cabinet about 5 foot high.

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[NaClH2Opgh]

A few new additions:

From Jared (Stray32)

From Roland (vr697getta)

 

[NaClH2Opgh]

I got this one at Elmer's after the meeting. It was only $34.99. It looks green and maybe orange. Hard to tell, I'm hoping it will color up. If not just green I guess., we'll see. It was hard to get a clear pic. It is on the bottom and at the back. I kept getting too much light. I don't have any actinics on the tank so it's the best I can get now.

 

[jakesalk]

U wernt kidding when u said gut the bathroom