psteeleb
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I have some that look just like those but wasn't sure if they were AOGs or not
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I have some that look just like those but wasn't sure if they were AOGs or not
jonnybravo22
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do you get tired of hearing people tell you that your tank is awesome?
if so -- it's phenomenal!!
can you post an updated equipment / sump shot? looks like the last one was all the way back on page 2! would love to see the sump now.
if so -- it's phenomenal!!
can you post an updated equipment / sump shot? looks like the last one was all the way back on page 2! would love to see the sump now.
rigleautomotive
Premium Member
Haha.Thank you.I really enjoy the feedback,both positive and negative.Another set of eyes inspecting my photos and corals are a welcome occurrence and some see what I do not.Here a few shots I thought were worth posting.
lolgranny
The DQ King
Also, i have to ask. Are you using GFO / Carbon?
Can i also get a pic of your lighting setup? Im planning on getting myself a 180 in the next few months and i was going to go with 4-250w + T5, but you have some pretty amazing guys under 3-250w+ T5 so i might change my thoughts on it.
Thanks again Dan!
Can i also get a pic of your lighting setup? Im planning on getting myself a 180 in the next few months and i was going to go with 4-250w + T5, but you have some pretty amazing guys under 3-250w+ T5 so i might change my thoughts on it.
Thanks again Dan!
spartanomega21
New member
spectacular tank and photos. awsome colors and love the clam too
rigleautomotive
Premium Member
I will be getting all of them.I love the accuracy and ease of use.Deff a winner
Thank You
Thanks bro
Yes I use ARO electronic ballasts and have for 6 or 7 years with no issues .I get great color and life on the bulb with these.
rigleautomotive
Premium Member
Hey Dan!
Glad to see everything is still kicking away. The frags i got from ya are doing quite well i have to say, much better then the order i got from another reefer.
Have to ask, have any sump shots?
and
Where are you keeping your undata at?
Take care bud!
Great,the undata is on the bottom getting medium light and strong random flow.Sump looks the same as it did in the TOTM article except it is dirtier so I will spare you that,lol
Yes I run GFO and GAC in the DT.Three halides in the proper reflectors will do the tank just fine.No need to add another if you use a quality reflector.
Also,I run VHO tubes,not T5 ,just to clarify.I do not love the actinics in the
T5 size and nothing seems to satisfy the craving for color like the old school VHO actinics (UVL brand) for me
rigleautomotive
Premium Member
They are regular electronic ballasts.I would not believe all you have heard.I have ran approx 20 Radiums on these ballasts with no issues and IMO they fire on the white side if anything compared to other 20K lamps
rigleautomotive
Premium Member
cool!! thanks for the infoBTW how long do you use your radiums before you replace them?
I have ran them for 14 months but I like to change them at 9 months.There is very little noticeable difference in color ,and loss of par at 9 months so it seems to be less shocking/stressful to the corals when changed out at this interval
lolgranny
The DQ King
Great,the undata is on the bottom getting medium light and strong random flow.Sump looks the same as it did in the TOTM article except it is dirtier so I will spare you that,lol
Yes I run GFO and GAC in the DT.Three halides in the proper reflectors will do the tank just fine.No need to add another if you use a quality reflector.
Also,I run VHO tubes,not T5 ,just to clarify.I do not love the actinics in the
T5 size and nothing seems to satisfy the craving for color like the old school VHO actinics (UVL brand) for me
Ill check out the TOTM article!
I knew you were running VHO's i cant decide between that and T5's for supplemental lighting. I got myself a killer deal on a 180 and 4 ballasts, but i was looking into new lighting on my smaller tank so i figure if 3 is working fine on yours im going to go that route. I was thinking og Lumenarc III minis before i even noticed u have them on yours so that saved me the next question of will those be alright
Im sure ill be PMing you if i have some questions when it comes time to build.
Hope business is still doing well Dan, the 4th brought in some real crazies over here.:hmm5: Havvvveee to love dealing with em :uzi:
rigleautomotive
Premium Member
rigleautomotive
Premium Member
Thank you.I am not dosing,just mg occassionally to bump the # up to spec.
Suggestions to help you get better color. Do Large water changes with parameter matched sea water, employ heavy wet protein skimming and add plenty of food with it being as varied as possible.Keep phos below .07 hanna checker, and alk,cal and mg in range and very stable.
This seems to be part of the equation for achieving my best colors.HTH
veloboy
New member
In my little 70 gal SPS I have been having some color problems. I change out 5 gallons every week, religiously. I'm running an extreme 200 skimmer, alk, mg, and cal are all good. Phos is about .05 (Hanna) Nitrates are also 0 (Lamotte). My colors are a little faded and I have been seeing some tissue recession at the base of my corals, particularly where light is not penetrating. I know some recession is normal in areas of low light but this is a little more recession than I'm comfortable with. I haven't lost any corals but it continues to happen to almost every piece in the tank. Does this sound like corals that are stressed from lack of nutrients/food to you?
