Chris' algae farm (ELOS 160)

[Pagey]

Good pics but what's up with the tank? Why new plans?

 

[ChristopherKriens]

Good pics but what's up with the tank? Why new plans?

No new plans for this tank for now, just setting up an additional system.

 

[ChristopherKriens]

Chris we need a new full tank shot! And whats going on with your new tank where can we follow that?

I'll be starting a build thread in the next couple of weeks ;)

 

[fragit]

Glad to see an update! Your tank is an inspiration for my build!

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Amazing photos and detail!

I hope you're planning on starting the new build here at R2R too! @ChristopherKriens

 

[coral tarracino]

I like how you take photos. :) Keep us updated!

Cant' do 218 Duval they cant' stand Me! & I am not gonna be insulted! like why should I be? here I am on My way out You KNOW? just got the letter

 

[Eric Straus]

Awesome tank!! Do you know what template your running for the Ecotech Radium Lights?

 

[melev]

I like your artsy pictures. :)

 

[Jake432]

Following!

 

[Jake432]

Why is your start tank temperature 86? And not the end result 78?

 

[ChristopherKriens]

Amazing photos and detail!

I hope you're planning on starting the new build here at R2R too! @ChristopherKriens

You know it!

Awesome tank!! Do you know what template your running for the Ecotech Radium Lights?

I've used a custom template for years, which closely matches the new PHX14 template with a bit more white. There should be a link somewhere in the thread to download.

I like your artsy pictures. :)

Thanks! I was bummed I missed you when you were in town, but we couldn't take winter anymore and had to escape.

Why is your start tank temperature 86? And not the end result 78?

I started the tank temperature higher during the cycle to increase the metabolism of the bacteria. This works with a fishless cycle because there's nothing in the tank so the temperature can be increased to cut a little time off of the process.

 

[ChristopherKriens]

Some beauty shots of the wet side area of the sump.

 

[SeaMonkeys]

Wow that is an amazing tank and some great photos.

 

[thylocene]

Your tank is absolutely beautiful. I saw you're using a 5d camera, can you tell us what lens you're using? Your photos are fantastic.

 

[nhout1975]

How do you keep it so pristine?

 

[JMLewis]

You know it!



I've used a custom template for years, which closely matches the new PHX14 template with a bit more white. There should be a link somewhere in the thread to download

I went back and found the download link but received an error 404 when I clicked on it. Would you mind posting a new link? This amazing tank give me hopes for my Radions.

Also from scrolling back I see that you use gen 3, are they regular or pro and do you use tir lenses?

 

[JMLewis]

Found the schedule!

 

[mila sheehan]

Hello I'm new to the forum. I'm beginning my second reef aquarium- I started out a couple years ago with a second-hand 90 gallon mixed reef. After buying a house and moving last fall I had to take everything down as I didn't have the time or money to keep everything going. Now that I'm settled in a little bit I've decided to get started again.


I decided on an ELOS System 160 as a centerpiece for the living room area. The room's layout is such that I had to order a custom aquarium with a left hand overflow. After being delayed by hurricane Sandy, being repackaged after forklift damage, and tipping over during unloading, it's been a rough ride. Luckily everything looks great.


I'm still in the early stages of setup. I went with Pukani Dry Rock from Bulk Reef Supply because of its light weight and large surface area. I also think its some of the best looking rock you can buy. After receiving the rock, I dug out a fairly large crispy critter- I think it was a brittle star- which prompted me to give the rock a 24 hour bleach, followed by a 3 hour acid bath and plenty of rinsing to get rid of the dead stuff.


I have an early aquascape set up, but I have a lot of time to scrutinize during the cycle, so we'll see if it stays. I'm using CaribSea's AragAlive Fiji Pink, which has a nice consistent grain size and some great color. Hoping it won't blow around too much when I get some more flow going. I'm inoculating with Prodibio BioDigest and Bioptim to get everything going.

Salinity: 1.025
Temperature: 86ºF



Cooking it clean

Sand storm after 8 bags

The PS2000 Skimmer started up right away- no break in for this guy

Next morning everything was settled down. Low iron glass is a beautiful thing.

this type of rock is the exact same one I use ouo

 

[reef_ranch]

Chris, I just found your tank thread. Great stuff!! And congratulations on the Anthias article on ReefBuilders. You write as well as you shoot!!
Art

 

[Eric Straus]

Found the schedule!

Do you have a link to that schedule?

Thanks