leeweber85
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looking really good! That tank looks HUGE.
Third Time's A Charm!
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dascharisma
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Thanks guys. I am really happy with the way things are coming together. I have been really lucky to have the help of JJ, Philby, Nielsen, and everyone else who has pitched in to get this thing done. It has definitely been a long and difficult process. At times it was painfully slow. It is crazy to think that I started this almost a year and a half ago. What's worse is there is still a ton to do.
One of the next steps is to stain the stand and canopy to match the floor. The tank still needs to be stocked, with both fish and corals. I am still waiting on my skimmer from Spazz. I need to get a calcium reactor, and a few other miscellaneous pieces of equipment. I might end up setting up a continuous water change system like JJ has. I will probably get an ozone generator, and add some more functionality to my aquacontroller.
The basement itself has plenty that still needs to be figured out as well. I need a new computer and monitors. I also need to figure out whether I want a tv or a projector for the theater/fish tank room. If I do a tv I will probably get a 1080 Mitsubishi 73" DLP. I don't know what I would get if I go the projector route. Does anyone have any projector suggestions? My main concern is something that will work in a room with a fair bit of light, since the tank will always add some light to the room, and we would like to be able to use the room for general purposes like reading etc.
Brad
One of the next steps is to stain the stand and canopy to match the floor. The tank still needs to be stocked, with both fish and corals. I am still waiting on my skimmer from Spazz. I need to get a calcium reactor, and a few other miscellaneous pieces of equipment. I might end up setting up a continuous water change system like JJ has. I will probably get an ozone generator, and add some more functionality to my aquacontroller.
The basement itself has plenty that still needs to be figured out as well. I need a new computer and monitors. I also need to figure out whether I want a tv or a projector for the theater/fish tank room. If I do a tv I will probably get a 1080 Mitsubishi 73" DLP. I don't know what I would get if I go the projector route. Does anyone have any projector suggestions? My main concern is something that will work in a room with a fair bit of light, since the tank will always add some light to the room, and we would like to be able to use the room for general purposes like reading etc.
Brad
Philby
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Lookin great Brad! Glad I could help with the plumbing and getting the tank into place.
I much prefer the skin around the base that matches the canopy, and unless it looks drastically different in person, I think staining the base/canopy to match the floor is the right call.
I think the only way to determine if a projector would work is to test one in the space...did your dad ever bring his over?
I much prefer the skin around the base that matches the canopy, and unless it looks drastically different in person, I think staining the base/canopy to match the floor is the right call.
I think the only way to determine if a projector would work is to test one in the space...did your dad ever bring his over?
dascharisma
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I agree that I really need to test a projector. My dad hasn't yet brought his over, but I think he will this week. By the way, what's up with your tank? Are you still in a holding pattern, or are you overflowing with corals now?
Brad
Philby
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Still in a holding pattern - i've got my kalk reactor built, I just need to buy a maxijet and an aqualifter for a top off pump. I also need to get another T5 bulb installed in my canopy (which is going to involve rewiring most of it)
I'm still experiencing a lot of browning in my coral, so I'd like to get that fixed before I add much more. Hopefully getting the calcium and alk up a bit, as well as more PAR from an extra bulb will return my frag colors to what they were when I put them in my tank!
I'm still experiencing a lot of browning in my coral, so I'd like to get that fixed before I add much more. Hopefully getting the calcium and alk up a bit, as well as more PAR from an extra bulb will return my frag colors to what they were when I put them in my tank!
dascharisma
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Here are some new pics. We got the furniture last week, and the tv is going to be replaced with a mitsubishi dlp.
Brad
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Hey Brad,
Everything is looking awesome man. Need to do another trip to Miyabi 9 to celebrate. Miami Heat is my new crack damn you. Hehe.
On the TV front, if you are still having projector thoughts, give Mike Wyckoff a call at Audio/Video Logic. Let him know that you are debating between a DLP and a projector. Also tell him Ryan West sent you. He should be able to set up an in home demo of a couple of different projectors. I have known Mike for years and he is a great guy.
Love the floor color. And I am glad you decided to stain the stand/hood to match.
So when's the tank warming party??!! Hell...I will even talk to my boss and see about getting us some tasty malt beverages (LAN/WAN Admin for a beer distributor now!!!)
Everything is looking awesome man. Need to do another trip to Miyabi 9 to celebrate. Miami Heat is my new crack damn you. Hehe.
On the TV front, if you are still having projector thoughts, give Mike Wyckoff a call at Audio/Video Logic. Let him know that you are debating between a DLP and a projector. Also tell him Ryan West sent you. He should be able to set up an in home demo of a couple of different projectors. I have known Mike for years and he is a great guy.
Love the floor color. And I am glad you decided to stain the stand/hood to match.
So when's the tank warming party??!! Hell...I will even talk to my boss and see about getting us some tasty malt beverages (LAN/WAN Admin for a beer distributor now!!!)
Philby
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Everything looks great, and I love the furniture color and placement! The color goes great with the walls/floor and the placement allows you to have a good view of both the TV and the tank so you can stare at either one easily.
I'm excited to come hang out in your basement!
I'm also up for some Miyabi 9, Friday work for you guys??
I'm excited to come hang out in your basement!
I'm also up for some Miyabi 9, Friday work for you guys??
dascharisma
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Miyabi on Friday it is! At this rate I may kill more fish by eating them than by subjecting them to the plague my tank went through. Game on.
Brad
Brad
leeweber85
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I really like the last picture. Are you in a band or a DJ or something? What's the deal with the sound equipment in the back?
dascharisma
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I used to be in bands in highschool and college, but these days I mostly just record my own music. The green room (the one without the tank) is going to be a studio of sorts for me.
Brad
dascharisma
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The weather was pretty crazy last night and was changing pretty fast. I snapped a couple of pics. All 4 pics were taken within a 5 minute period.
While all of that was going on outside, my tank was oblivious. It really made me wish I had a way to simulate storms in my tank. I know that some LED lighting has the ability to do some sort of weather simulation, but I don't think that the lighting is the primary element of a storm for a reef. I think it would take some kind of giant surge device to get things really well stirred up. If the surges weren't strong enough to break sps branches then they probably wouldn't be totally effective. If possible it would be cool to make the in tank storms coincide with the weather outside.
Brad
While all of that was going on outside, my tank was oblivious. It really made me wish I had a way to simulate storms in my tank. I know that some LED lighting has the ability to do some sort of weather simulation, but I don't think that the lighting is the primary element of a storm for a reef. I think it would take some kind of giant surge device to get things really well stirred up. If the surges weren't strong enough to break sps branches then they probably wouldn't be totally effective. If possible it would be cool to make the in tank storms coincide with the weather outside.
Brad
dascharisma
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Yeah things got pretty bad. It is sad that while people were being killed by the storm, I was thinking about how I could make my tank more "realistic".
Brad
dascharisma
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I am still waiting on my skimmer, so I only have a handful of fish. Nevertheless, I am getting pretty good growth from everything right now. The other day I noticed that my previously red echino is starting to turn green in spots. With the right picture it would almost look like a watermelon chalice. It makes me wonder whether the watermelon chalice that jj is holding for me is really anything special, or if it is all about the tank conditions.
Brad
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dascharisma
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Its been a while since I posted, so I figured it was time for an update.
I am still waiting on my Volcano from Spazz, but it should be shipped out this week.
I have a fair amount of HA right now due to the lack of skimmer.
I am having good growth and fairly good coloration, and I expect things to improve as soon as my skimmer shows up.
2 weeks ago I did an order from Atlantis, and I picked up some nice Echinos. Here are the pics. They are all straight out of the camera with no photoshop.
Ultimate Chalice
Darth Maul
Purple unknown
Masterpiece Chalice
Cherry Bomb
Ultra (again)
Candy Corn
Here are a couple of my pieces from the same photo session.
Cali Tort
Tricolor Valida
Blastos
Brad
I am still waiting on my Volcano from Spazz, but it should be shipped out this week.
I have a fair amount of HA right now due to the lack of skimmer.
I am having good growth and fairly good coloration, and I expect things to improve as soon as my skimmer shows up.
2 weeks ago I did an order from Atlantis, and I picked up some nice Echinos. Here are the pics. They are all straight out of the camera with no photoshop.
Ultimate Chalice
Darth Maul
Purple unknown
Masterpiece Chalice
Cherry Bomb
Ultra (again)
Candy Corn
Here are a couple of my pieces from the same photo session.
Cali Tort
Tricolor Valida
Blastos
Brad
Nice looking chalices almost as pimp as those baby blue zip up boots!Word up.Just remember pimpin aint easy but puttin those boots on is!
dascharisma
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It looks like I am about to get my Volcano. Spazz sent me pics of it running, and I am super excited.
The skimmer is being sent with 3 different venturis. Unlike prior Volcanos, the venturi on mine will be removable. I will be able to select the best performing venturi from the 3. Spazz is doing this so that customers can fine tune their skimmer's performance to their liking.
Brad
The skimmer is being sent with 3 different venturis. Unlike prior Volcanos, the venturi on mine will be removable. I will be able to select the best performing venturi from the 3. Spazz is doing this so that customers can fine tune their skimmer's performance to their liking.
Brad
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