thetedinator's semi-cube

[Konadog]

Ted, I was working those hours the end of last year so I totally understand.

No problem on helping out, it's what makes the club run!

 

[thetedinator]

Some pics

Some pics

Running Helios 20Ks. A few pictures.

Polyps out on a recent aquaculture purchase

Recovering A. millepora in the center and a recovering green Pocillopora on the right

Another recovering A. millepora. That's the coral in my avatar.

cya,

Ted

 

[koiandcoral]

Hair Algae

Hair Algae

Tank looks awfully clean... what happened to the hair algae?

 

[thetedinator]

Re: Hair Algae

Re: Hair Algae

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7432329#post7432329 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by koiandcoral
Tank looks awfully clean... what happened to the hair algae?

The hair algae is gone.

 

[arconom]

Whats caused the sudden Hair Algae? Did you find the source? What did you do to get rid of it?

 

[thetedinator]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7432803#post7432803 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by arconom
Whats caused the sudden Hair Algae? Did you find the source? What did you do to get rid of it?

I'm not sure. Everything is anecdotal. My suspicion is I was introducing iron to the system but I really have no way of knowing. There is always the possibility that the hair algae was part of some sort of "aging" of the system because it occurred right before the system had been up for 1 year.

The only other thing I can point to is what I am no longer doing: I very, very rarely feed frozen food and I don't use "RO Right" to correct the RO/DI water before doing water changes.

cya,

Ted

 

[thetedinator]

Some pics

Some pics

A few coral pics...

A.tenuis from ReeferMadness

Cali Tort

A. granulosa

A. millepora

Acropora species

cya,

Ted

 

[tacocat]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7409338#post7409338 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by thetedinator
After all of this time, the equipment is still open. I don't know if this has been a blessing or a curse. I had several quotes on cabinets and everyone flaked. In the meantime, I'm not sure the maintenance can be any easier with the equipment exposed. The downside to this has been finding a way to cover things so they aren't exposed to sunlight all of the time. I've been using 6mm black plastic. When I work on the equipment, remove the plastic. When I'm done, staple it back in place.

Ted

Slap some drapers and curtain rods for a temporary fix.

 

[thetedinator]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7501089#post7501089 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tacocat
Slap some drapers and curtain rods for a temporary fix.

I have some other ideas. I'll let you know if they work out.

 

[tacocat]

Cool other than that, it looks good. My new tank is simiar except it's 4'x4'. It needs to have a panel replaced by Leemar (long story).

My old/current tank is living in my garage (100g), and I have a 1 hp chiller hooked up to it. Thus far, the garage has been upwards of 93* and the tank doesn't get over 81*.
I plan on using it even when the tank and sump make it inside. The chiller will stay outside.

You may be able to avoid using a chiller if your sump stays in the shade, the in-house portion of the tank has adequate ventillation, and your area cools off at night. If you get a coastal breeze at night, I bet you'll be fine. I'd recommend an outside thermometer and clock for the sump area.

 

[thetedinator]

Trouble in paradise

Trouble in paradise

My 240g combination sump and refugium has had a structural failure. I found a crack in the acrylic on one of the panels on the refugium. I have bought some time by putting some clamps on the panel to support it. I don't know why the acrylic failed after about 19 months but the sump/refugium is outside exposed to sunlight, heat and cold.

I am exploring my options on replacing the sump/refugium including using tomato bins. I'll post an update when I decide what to do.

cya,

Ted

 

[Waxxiemann]

yikes, dude :eek1:

I hope everything works out! I love your tank.

Cheers!

 

[adddo]

What about those big "Rubbermaid" stuff you guys have in the US? Maybe that would work better in an outside environment.

Love your tank and had a good time reading thru the thread! Thanks for sharing.

 

[David P]

Ted, I have a spare 90 you can use if you need it for storage. I think I can also get an odd 180 uniquarium that the entire front panel is crazed. Its about 5 feet long, 3 high, and 2ish deep. Let me know if I can help. Fox Feed up Sierra Hwy stocks the large Rubbermaid stock tanks. You know I have a truck and not affraid to use it.

 

[tacocat]

Rubbermaids are nice, but these are much more robust:

http://www.dacocorp.com/store.php/cPath/56_58

 

[cali_reef]

Koi tanks from Tat is another good alternative for a sump.

 

[Alphabet]

Very nice thanks for the pics!!

 

[thetedinator]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8363365#post8363365 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by David P
Ted, I have a spare 90 you can use if you need it for storage. I think I can also get an odd 180 uniquarium that the entire front panel is crazed. Its about 5 feet long, 3 high, and 2ish deep. Let me know if I can help. Fox Feed up Sierra Hwy stocks the large Rubbermaid stock tanks. You know I have a truck and not affraid to use it.

David,

Thanks for the offer. Still sorting the options out. Might need the truck. I'll let you know.

Ted

 

[thetedinator]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8364537#post8364537 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tacocat
Rubbermaids are nice, but these are much more robust:

http://www.dacocorp.com/store.php/cPath/56_58

Tacocat, which bin are you refering to.....there are many on the page!

 

[tacocat]

Ted, one of our LFS uses these tubs. They work great and are easy to drill.
http://www.dacocorp.com/product_info.php/cPath/10_11_45/products_id/38