SPS Solana

[firebirdude]

This tank is flat out sick. It has a real "less is more" feel to it, with that smaller pile of live rock versus what most people would do. I like it..... I like it a lot.

 

[Cristina_j]

very clean! Me like.

 

[firebirdude]

What kind of evaporation are you getting? Hard to keep it cool? I would think crazy with open top and that big boy light.

 

[Pink_Gills]

I love the look of the Solana with the Sunpod mounted to the Lamptree. Very stylish!

 

[cfmx]

Very nice tank and great thread! Can you post pics of all the back chambers?

 

[wastememphis]

Do you have a picture of how you attached the Lamptree to the stand? Like a side/back shot of the tank? I have some of this equipment so I'm trying make my solana look sleek, i love how the sunpod and lamptree look together!

 

[Jadams]

The DIY water mixing station is SO DOPE!

 

[rdubled]

immaculate!! you got skillz!

 

[cet98]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13520066#post13520066 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by JGross4
Thanks everyone!!!! I will definitely take some updated pictures this weekend!

ummmm....which "weekend" were you referring too???...
still no pix???....come on JGross4, we want pix!!! :lol:

 

[gnarlyswine]

you are incredably organised - lot of really good ideas - I may just have to borrow the mix station method.

 

[bebereef]

More details would be appreciated.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13785153#post13785153 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by gnarlyswine
you are incredably organised - lot of really good ideas - I may just have to borrow the mix station method.

 

[rdubled]

couple of quick questions...

1. did you do anything with the back of the stand? just thinking that it would be a heating pad for the tank if there wasn't good circulation around all the electrical equipment, mainly the ballast i guess.

2. do you have circulation pumps in the reservoirs (fresh, cal, & alk)?

 

[JGross4]

Thank you everyone! and sorry that I haven't replied in so long. I am getting ready to graduate in a couple of weeks, preparing to move, and start my job on January 12th, so it has just been crazy latley. Anyway, here are a few updates and answers to your questions...

- Switched to a Ushio 20k bulb from the Phoenix 14k
- Added a green bubble tip anemone
- Most corals are growing well!
- I still need more fish, but Im waiting till I move
- Sorry I dont have more details on the mixing station at this time
- I have no circulation pumps in my reservoirs
- The 5.5 gallon top-off reservoir last 2 weeks
- Sorry I dont have pictures of the back of the stand/tank...I can tank some in a few week when I move though

Here are a few updated tank shots (its not that blue in person)...

Thanks for your patients everyone!

 

[Felix1021]

Do you know how to white balance your camera? might want to try that next time (take this as a pointer ) don't take it as a critic

Pics will come out better.

Felix-

 

[JGross4]

ok yeah that sounds good...I'll have to try that when I get home in a few days...thanks

 

[spllbnd2]

Nice set up and very clean too.

How do you like the Digital Aquatics ReefKeeper 2 controller? Pondering on getting one for my tank.

Any updates on the tank, photos?

Thanks and great job,
Alex

 

[scottk]

One of the most well-designed modular under-tank builds I've seen! Nice use of what little stand is under the Solana!

On your 70, is the middle compartment (lit by the light) a fuge or a frag tank?

Schweet!

 

[oregonanenome]

This tank is growing in nicely. Definitely giving me ideas for my new solana.

 

[TriggerHappyDude]

Wow, I want my tank and equipment to be this clean!
I have a lot to learn though, I don' t know half of what is in that mixing station, and not sure what any of those chemicals are for.

This is an amazing setup here.

 

[smchais]

JGross, can you give some details on your saltwater mixing station and some schematics of your setup under the stand?