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I will be posting a full review of some products my tank currently uses. Lots to talk about, but tonight is spiderman night!! 
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Some tank changes for the new house
So as my wife and I were looking around the house to see what comes with us and what we'll sell off, because it doesn't fit in the new house... we came across something we gained when we bought the house. I was really shocked the prior owners left this as it's a really nice piece of furniture.
We were going to sell it off since it doesn't really have a place in the new until I got an idea. I liked this piece of furniture so much, I've decided to make it my new stand. It will take some modifications on the shelves, but I am going to have it house the electronics, like I now have in my reef nook. I think it will be neat to have pull out shelves that gives access to the monitoring systems. To be honest, the shelves won't need to be accessed often... I have an Apex Jr., and I do all the monitoring from my phone.
As for the canopy, I think I am going to have a carpenter match the wood and design of the stand and make me a canopy that will house the LEDs and hide the back equipment (Since I am sumpless).
I think this plan will really class up and knock some charm into the tank. I still need to come up with an idea to house the ATO container, but I'm sure the carpenter could work some magic there as well.
If you've seen the above video (Prior post), then you'll know what I am talking about when I make mention of the yellow fiji leather I have. Unfortunately, while the growth has been phenomenal, the color still sucks under LEDs. I am not sure why but yellows look like poo. The leather is also hindering the other corals around it and it always looks mad during the day and happy at night. I want a tank that looks happy daily, not nightly. I think I am going to remove it and replace it with some other coral.. maybe a nice SPS or something. I would love to get a spongdodes (Or however you spell that Monti) but I think adding a blue coral of some sort may look better. We'll see after the move I guess!
So as my wife and I were looking around the house to see what comes with us and what we'll sell off, because it doesn't fit in the new house... we came across something we gained when we bought the house. I was really shocked the prior owners left this as it's a really nice piece of furniture.
We were going to sell it off since it doesn't really have a place in the new until I got an idea. I liked this piece of furniture so much, I've decided to make it my new stand. It will take some modifications on the shelves, but I am going to have it house the electronics, like I now have in my reef nook. I think it will be neat to have pull out shelves that gives access to the monitoring systems. To be honest, the shelves won't need to be accessed often... I have an Apex Jr., and I do all the monitoring from my phone.
As for the canopy, I think I am going to have a carpenter match the wood and design of the stand and make me a canopy that will house the LEDs and hide the back equipment (Since I am sumpless).
I think this plan will really class up and knock some charm into the tank. I still need to come up with an idea to house the ATO container, but I'm sure the carpenter could work some magic there as well.
If you've seen the above video (Prior post), then you'll know what I am talking about when I make mention of the yellow fiji leather I have. Unfortunately, while the growth has been phenomenal, the color still sucks under LEDs. I am not sure why but yellows look like poo. The leather is also hindering the other corals around it and it always looks mad during the day and happy at night. I want a tank that looks happy daily, not nightly. I think I am going to remove it and replace it with some other coral.. maybe a nice SPS or something. I would love to get a spongdodes (Or however you spell that Monti) but I think adding a blue coral of some sort may look better. We'll see after the move I guess!
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I am hoping to post a review of the Feeder set up I have, and the Apex Jr. tonight, should time allow!
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Ack, saw the new page but the video (My latest one, and in HD!) is hard to find: 40Br 07-05-12 - YouTube
So as my wife and I were looking around the house to see what comes with us and what we'll sell off, because it doesn't fit in the new house... we came across something we gained when we bought the house. I was really shocked the prior owners left this as it's a really nice piece of furniture.
We were going to sell it off since it doesn't really have a place in the new until I got an idea. I liked this piece of furniture so much, I've decided to make it my new stand. It will take some modifications on the shelves, but I am going to have it house the electronics, like I now have in my reef nook. I think it will be neat to have pull out shelves that gives access to the monitoring systems. To be honest, the shelves won't need to be accessed often... I have an Apex Jr., and I do all the monitoring from my phone.
As for the canopy, I think I am going to have a carpenter match the wood and design of the stand and make me a canopy that will house the LEDs and hide the back equipment (Since I am sumpless).
I think this plan will really class up and knock some charm into the tank. I still need to come up with an idea to house the ATO container, but I'm sure the carpenter could work some magic there as well.
If you've seen the above video (Prior post), then you'll know what I am talking about when I make mention of the yellow fiji leather I have. Unfortunately, while the growth has been phenomenal, the color still sucks under LEDs. I am not sure why but yellows look like poo. The leather is also hindering the other corals around it and it always looks mad during the day and happy at night. I want a tank that looks happy daily, not nightly. I think I am going to remove it and replace it with some other coral.. maybe a nice SPS or something. I would love to get a spongdodes (Or however you spell that Monti) but I think adding a blue coral of some sort may look better. We'll see after the move I guess!
That is going to make one beautiful looking stand. Stunning looking tank, love the movement from the softies.
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Thanks Barb! I'm looking forward to modufying this bad boy, but am not looking forward to the actual move. XD
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So as much as I like Reeffiltration's 120w 18K LED fixture, I want to add 2 x 39w T5's, that I already have the parts for (My old lighting system). What I want is to get the right bulbs for the job: Make the tank less blue, while also making my yellow fiji leathers actually yellow. I am not sure why, but their yellow color is completely washed out. The ricordias also have some of their orange washed out, so any bulb y'all can suggest would be much appreciated. I was thinking maybe an ATI aquablue special (12K bulb) and a Purple Plus, or maybe try the Coral Plus bulbs.
What do y'all think?
What do y'all think?
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Point and shoot photos and boredom - Actinics only unfortunately
Not my best work, I really need to learn how to take photos...
Not my best work, I really need to learn how to take photos...
Hey man I am digging the new possible stand. I think that is a killer idea! Also nice video btw....the tank is looking great!!! Sorry i can't help with the bulb situtation...i am still using the good ole Sun Pod. I am saving LED's for a tank upgrade....one day.
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Thanks!
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Thanks! I am really looking forward to modding this stand and hiring a carpenter to build me a matching canopy. Thanks again.. the tank is doing well but is now scared about this move. Hopefully it all goes smoothly! I'll keep asking around but Luke had suggested I use something like the Aqua Blue Specials.. at 12K they may help balance out the colors some.
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Testing out video insert thingy
Watch it in HD!
[video=youtube_share;r9ShvoOSGC8]http://youtu.be/r9ShvoOSGC8?hd=1[/video]
Watch it in HD!
[video=youtube_share;r9ShvoOSGC8]http://youtu.be/r9ShvoOSGC8?hd=1[/video]
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Loved watching it in HD!!! Looks great!!
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Thanks guys!
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Shot a new video of the tank! HD as usual. This is probably going to be the last video before I make the near 700 mile move to Fort Myers FL... this is not going to be fun!
[video=youtube_share;NkjfRYutW4A]http://youtu.be/NkjfRYutW4A?hd=1[/video]
This is probably going to be the last video before I make the near 700 mile move to Fort Myers FL... this is not going to be fun![video=youtube_share;NkjfRYutW4A]http://youtu.be/NkjfRYutW4A?hd=1[/video]
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Thanks Brad! Man it's going to be so nice to be in a reefing community again, I can't wait to visit the LFS and seeing other people's tanks!
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