Solana tank owner thread.

[kmu]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14500872#post14500872 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ChrisMc73
Wow looks awesome kmu, what kind of sand bottom are you using there? I love that bright white look!

Im running around 30lbs of caribsea aragamax

 

[FiShTaCo]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14501062#post14501062 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Bloke
3 months and counting...

Bloke you have a great setup. Your Percula is gorgeous!! =)

 

[TriggerHappyDude]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14503278#post14503278 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kmu
Im running around 30lbs of caribsea aragamax

Thanks kmu!

 

[TriggerHappyDude]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14503280#post14503280 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kmu
Im running around 30lbs of caribsea aragamax

Hey kmu,

Is it Aragamaxâ"žÂ¢Sugar Sized Sand or Aragamaxâ"žÂ¢Select?

 

[TriggerHappyDude]

I think I'm going with this combo of sand...or coral...whatever...
-20 lbs CaribSea Arag-Alive Reef Sand (1-2mm)
-10 lbs CaribSea Ocean Direct Original Grade (0.5-1mm)

 

[TriggerHappyDude]

Hey Solana tank stand owners, who have the Current-USA stand, I've had to build mine, and that back side of the stand with the hole, does yours align up top or down low?

 

[Reefinabox]

The hole goes towards the top

 

[Felix1021]

down low on mine.
works for me though.

Felix-

 

[Bloke]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14503479#post14503479 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by FiShTaCo
Bloke you have a great setup. Your Percula is gorgeous!! =)

Thanks!

 

[DheereCrossing]

Any advise for getting to the bulb on the HQI orb pendant? I can't get to the chain (it's all the way inside) and prying with my fingers is bending the lip.

 

[DheereCrossing]

Ok, done. I thought the black part came out too. A bit bent in a couple spots but removed, cleaned and changed. First bulb change. Put in a Pheonix 14000k bulb. Test fired it and it works. Can't wait for my timer to kick on and see what we get after a few hours of burn in.

 

[rreed]

Light Upgrade

Light Upgrade

Is anyone using the Hamilton fixture on their Solana? I'm going to upgrade my 150 and like having the t5 actinics along with a double ended 250 14k phoenix bulb in hamilton.

 

[aklee987]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14508726#post14508726 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by DheereCrossing
Ok, done. I thought the black part came out too. A bit bent in a couple spots but removed, cleaned and changed. First bulb change. Put in a Pheonix 14000k bulb. Test fired it and it works. Can't wait for my timer to kick on and see what we get after a few hours of burn in.

Please let me know what you think of it. I am thinking about doing the same thing.

 

[Reefinabox]

Re: Light Upgrade

Re: Light Upgrade

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14509462#post14509462 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rreed
Is anyone using the Hamilton fixture on their Solana? I'm going to upgrade my 150 and like having the t5 actinics along with a double ended 250 14k phoenix bulb in hamilton.

I am using the Current 24" Outer Orbit 250W with 2x24W T5s with a Phoenix 14k bulb and I LOVE it! The color and intensity is perfect for me.

 

[DheereCrossing]

So far it looks good - quite a bit more icy blue than the stock bulb. We'll see if the corals like it.

 

[kmu]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14505762#post14505762 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ChrisMc73
Hey kmu,

Is it Aragamaxâ"žÂ¢Sugar Sized Sand or Aragamaxâ"žÂ¢Select?

i really dont know, the grains are very small

 

[Felix1021]

morning glory/filtration

morning glory/filtration

Here are the pics guys, Hope these help.

and here it is in action

Felix-

 

[TriggerHappyDude]

This is the stuff I was told to use, probably the same?

 

[Felix1021]

I've used that one as well. works fine.
Felix-

 

[kmu]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14512797#post14512797 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ChrisMc73
This is the stuff I was told to use, probably the same?

Got 2 of those on the closet, I will use them when my tank gets established