The start of my 300Gal starfire SPS tank

[bob21115]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9030654#post9030654 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by makoJ
Got my new toy in today:
Milwaukee Instruments Smart Lux Light Meter

The level of intensity on a natural reef with clear water will average about 20,000 lux at a depth of 15 feet, and 10,000 lux at 30 feet.

in my tank on the bottom directly below a 400w 10k reeflux I'm reading 18,658 lux under my ushio which is about 5month old bulb I'm reading 16,343 lux

on the top of the tank directy under the water's surface it averages between 25,000-36,000lux with a few hot spots reaching 42,457 lux one which is on top of my birdsnest.

I'm going to write down these mesuremnets and measure each month to make sure my lamps are producing what they need too.

MakoJ,

Is the sensor water proof?

 

[makoJ]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9172396#post9172396 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Sparkss
Thanks . Here it is : http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=990537

Hopefully more pictures soon (meaning we are hoping that there will actually be something worth taking pictures of soon ).

Nothing to compare with your setup.. yet

I'm reading it now

 

[makoJ]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9172990#post9172990 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by bob21115
MakoJ,

Is the sensor water proof?

yup and it has a really long cord so I think it could accommodate some really deep tanks

 

[Sparkss]

Isn't there a holder for putting the sensor underwater without necessarily getting your hands wet ? Or were those that I saw all DIY ones ?

 

[makoJ]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9173458#post9173458 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Sparkss
Isn't there a holder for putting the sensor underwater without necessarily getting your hands wet ? Or were those that I saw all DIY ones ?

I haven't seen any so they must be DIY
I'll have to find out about those and make myself one.

 

[longhornreefer]

Brian, i can make you a water proof box that you can submerge down to 60m for about $2,000.

just kidding, are you planning to chart your data in an excel sheet or something for us science dorks to analyze?

 

[makoJ]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9213793#post9213793 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by longhornreefer
Brian, i can make you a water proof box that you can submerge down to 60m for about $2,000.

just kidding, are you planning to chart your data in an excel sheet or something for us science dorks to analyze?

that water proof box sounds like a deal but I need it by 1pm today

yea I want to chart everything and use the data to help me determine when to change bulbs and at what height I should run them.

 

[marsh]

Any chance you could list the fish in the tank? Are all of them considered "reef-safe"?

 

[makoJ]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9232396#post9232396 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by marsh
Any chance you could list the fish in the tank? Are all of them considered "reef-safe"?

Regal Angelfish
Vlamingii Tang
Purple Tang
Blue Tang
Radiant Wrasse
Bluestar Leopard Wrasse
Mystery Wrasse
Yellow Watchman Goby
Lawnmower Blenny
Horned Blenny
Alleni Damsel
Two-barred Rabbitfish
Copperband Butterfly
Black Ocellaris
Onyx Clown
Lantern Basslet
Helfrichi Firefish

Define "reef-safe"...lol. Regal Angels and Copperband's are hit and miss coral/clam munchers, the rest are pretty safe...the wrasses may eat hermits though. HTHs

 

[makoJ]

took some shots tonight still haven't got to stain yet its been pretty cold here but should warm up by the weekend so I'm hoping I can but some coats on then.

some shots

 

[makoJ]

 

[jnarowe]

great shots. the heps are so cute when they are small. Wrasse is cool too.

 

[divecj5]

Just been hanging around lurking in the background and following this great thread. Tank looks simply amazing and those pics you just posted are incredible. What a capture that was with the tang and the wrasse in the same frame....I'm sure that took more than a pics to get Awesome job on everything...I just keep telling myself "someday I'll have something like that"

 

[makoJ]

Thanks jnarowe!

and thank you too divecj5 your right about it taking a lot of pictures to get those two next to each other lol

 

[jackson6745]

WOW. The whole setup looks insane. This thread really shows your dedication to the hobby. I like how you put the tank first and then the wall Most guys do it the other way. It came out very nice!

 

[nUgZ]

Excellent work mako. Something to dream about.

 

[makoJ]

Thanks Jackson6745 thats the way it should be lol tank is always first

Thanks Nugz

 

[annamarie421]

This setup is spectacular! I see TOTM in your future! I can't wait to see everything grow out. You guys always have sweet setups - I especially loved your wife's 75g! The pictures are awe inspiring - I can only imagine how it all must look in person! Thank you for sharing with us!

Anna

 

[makoJ]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9274393#post9274393 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by annamarie421
This setup is spectacular! I see TOTM in your future! I can't wait to see everything grow out. You guys always have sweet setups - I especially loved your wife's 75g! The pictures are awe inspiring - I can only imagine how it all must look in person! Thank you for sharing with us!

Anna

Thanks so much, that 75gal was a great tank!

I'm really loving this tank its my favorite thus far but I might be biased

 

[makoJ]

Well I re-did my return plumbing for the 3rd time LOL
I bought a WavySea Plus and absolutely love this thing!

I went from 3 long lock-line pieces in the left side of the tank to this:

shot from the back

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Some actinic shots WB corrected