James’s 29g Nano Build

[shadow_k]

I don't think james gets to test his lights today either.

I am debating on raising mine a couple more inches.

Yes he said maybe Wednesday since he is so busy !

 

[Goaway]

Yes he said maybe Wednesday since he is so busy !

I feel busy, but I'm not. Someone here in illinois has some nice torches for sale. Waiting on a reply.

 

[shadow_k]

I honestly feel like my tank is too small for a fully extended torch they have long sweepers

 

[Goaway]

I honestly feel like my tank is too small for a fully extended torch they have long sweepers

Your build badge is gone!!WHY?

Hmm torches do have nasty long sweepers, except I think aussie and malaysia torches? BUT I wonder if aussie torches are more bulky than indo, and indo just have super long tentacles?

 

[shadow_k]

Your build badge is gone!!WHY?

Hmm torches do have nasty long sweepers, except I think aussie and malaysia torches? BUT I wonder if aussie torches are more bulky than indo, and indo just have super long tentacles?

That was weird ! I never took that off.

yes Aussie torches look like Pompoms to me small compacted and indo torches look like a mop lol

 

[MaxTremors]

That was weird ! I never took that off.

yes Aussie torches look like Pompoms to me small compacted and indo torches look like a mop lol

If you place it strategically, you can direct the sweepers with your flow so that they don’t sting anything. Your tank is plenty big for a torch!

 

[shadow_k]

If you place it strategically, you can direct the sweepers with your flow so that they don’t sting anything. Your tank is plenty big for a torch!

I recently just purchased a gold hammer , candy cane, Duncan corals there pretty much gonna be separated!

 

[James_O]

Just got back from the PSAT. I think I did pretty good, but I won’t know until my score comes in. Going to go run now, as I have a 5K on Friday.

Here are some coral pics to tide you over

 

[James_O]

I don't think james gets to test his lights today either.

I am debating on raising mine a couple more inches.

Actually opposite for me - I need to lower mine, which means completely taking the bracket/light off the rim. ;Facepalm

 

[Goaway]

Actually opposite for me - I need to lower mine, which means completely taking the bracket/light off the rim. ;Facepalm

Why is that? is it over 9 inches from water line?

 

[shadow_k]

Why is that? is it over 9 inches from water line?

Usually 8-10 is good for spread ? What made think you have to lower them ?

 

[Goaway]

Also, Soren shared a LFS an hour drive from me. The guy looks like he actually "cares" about the hobby. He has some nice torches in. I wonder when i will get to go visit there.

 

[Goaway]

Usually 8-10 is good for spread ? What made think you have to lower them ?

Yes, 8- 10 for good spread. Under that you are talking about some bad hot spots which can nuke corals.

 

[shadow_k]

Also, Soren shared a LFS an hour drive from me. The guy looks like he actually "cares" about the hobby. He has some nice torches in. I wonder when i will get to go visit there.

The good ones are usually a good drive away

 

[shadow_k]

Yes, 8- 10 for good spread. Under that you are talking about some bad hot spots which can nuke corals.

And above that your looking at more light spilling out the tank

 

[Soren]

Also, Soren shared a LFS an hour drive from me. The guy looks like he actually "cares" about the hobby. He has some nice torches in. I wonder when i will get to go visit there.

It's not a huge shop, and Charlie will talk as much as you let him (likely more than you want, and recently a lot about a failed partnership where he got the short end...), but he seems very knowledgeable and helpful with information as well. Just ask questions to keep the conversation directed. Prices are not cheap but reasonable compared to online stores.

If you wanted to visit the shop this Saturday, maybe we could meet there... no obligations, just suggestions! I'll catch up in our PM.

The good ones are usually a good drive away

I may be fortunate to have two good ones within 50 miles, though I have not had the chance to visit my LFS to the west yet (about 1.2 hours drive from home), only heard really good things from a friend.

 

[Goaway]

The good ones are usually a good drive away

I know. It was that way in new mexico too!

 

[Goaway]

It's not a huge shop, and Charlie will talk as much as you let him (likely more than you want, and recently a lot about a failed partnership where he got the short end...), but he seems very knowledgeable and helpful with information as well. Just ask questions to keep the conversation directed. Prices are not cheap but reasonable compared to online stores.

If you wanted to visit the shop this Saturday, maybe we could meet there... no obligations, just suggestions! I'll catch up in our PM.

I am very curious on his price tags for sure. I am a bit sick of high end vendor pricing for common corals.

And above that your looking at more light spilling out the tank

Lights are such a headache
I was thinking of getting a diffuser to reduce hot spots. BUT, it also reduces par levels by 10-30% unless I misunderstood brs.

 

[Soren]

I am very curious on his price tags for sure. I am a bit sick of high end vendor pricing for common corals.

I am not very familiar yet with coral prices and do not remember coral prices at Aquarium Obsessions since I was not shopping for corals yet, but I think most compare to reasonable online prices. I think the torches were around $100-$150 for those at 8-10", but I don't remember for sure.
I could call (or you could, of course) to verify prices and availability if you wanted to know for sure.

 

[James_O]

Why is that? is it over 9 inches from water line?

Definitely, lol. I was stupid and screwed the mounting plate at the very bottom of the bracket - at the full extent.