Spsaddict's dream come true!

spsaddict · Sep 27, 2015

rrobertson1317 said:
Where are the new showpieces from macna?

Not here.

solar2cn · Sep 28, 2015

spsaddict said:
I'm not sure what you mean? I love the look of my corals under blue light. I personally wouldn't take pictures under anything but full spectrum light if I were trying to sell my coral. With that said I think I love looking at my corals the most during my dusk/dawn led cycle. Who doesn't like the disco glow? I mean c'mon. Lol

Thanks for your answer!

Bugsy_Barboza · Sep 28, 2015

I noticed you insulated & put up drywall in the garage but is there any ventilation or cooling/heating installed?

spsaddict · Sep 28, 2015

Bugsy_Barboza said:
I noticed you insulated & put up drywall in the garage but is there any ventilation or cooling/heating installed?

Hello. Above the garage there is a A-frame loft with 2 windows on each end. I installed 2 1/8 hp fans in each window drawing air in and out. This creates a pretty strong suction that draws air through the top gap of the garage door downstairs and pulls it upstairs to be exhausted by the fans. Works pretty well.

Bugsy_Barboza · Sep 28, 2015

My garage is already insulated, I insulated the garage door well and need to install threshold rubber piece in hopes of putting a good size tank with a large refugium in the garage. Winter I dont believe will be too much of an issue. But summer is my main concern. I could always put a wall unit in the side of my garage but for the sake of my energy bill id like to avoid it if all possible. I wonder if a dehumidifier or an exhaust fan would do the trick.

spsaddict · Sep 30, 2015

Bugsy_Barboza said:
My garage is already insulated, I insulated the garage door well and need to install threshold rubber piece in hopes of putting a good size tank with a large refugium in the garage. Winter I dont believe will be too much of an issue. But summer is my main concern. I could always put a wall unit in the side of my garage but for the sake of my energy bill id like to avoid it if all possible. I wonder if a dehumidifier or an exhaust fan would do the trick.

I actually would do a dehumidifier if I had a place to put a quality one and could run the reservoir to a drain. Excess moister in the room has not been a problem with the fans though. I also looked into some type of exhaust fan but boring a hole through the wall or ceiling didn't sound fun. Thankfully what I use works for me here in California.
I know how brutal the winters and summers can be in Tennessee. My mom lives there. I think I would try a large exhaust fan to start and maybe the dehumidifier if the fan can't hold up. I think a strong fan for just one tank should suffice though. Also, I would be sure you exhaust the chiller outside if at all possible. I plumbed my chillers upstairs into the loft. Keep me posted. I would love to see the progress of your new tank!

SchnitzelReef · Oct 14, 2015

spsaddict said:
Thanks guys. In order posted.

Rr jawdropper
Rr canada pretty in pink
Rr orange passion
Rr I.D.F.W.U

Is that the orange passion you got from me? Color is awesome.

spsaddict · Oct 14, 2015

SchnitzelReef said:
Is that the orange passion you got from me? Color is awesome.

Yessir!

reefwiser · Oct 14, 2015

solar2cn said:
sorry my english not very good , my meaning is what are you think about to this point?

With lighting we need to balance what the corals need with what our human eye's need to enjoy our corals. I have learned thru the years that l want the best for my corals.

Avec l'éclairage nous devons équilibrer ce que les coraux ont besoin avec ce besoin de notre œil humain pour profiter de nos coraux . Je l'ai appris à travers les années que je veux le meilleur pour mes coraux .