Megabite's 180 Reef - Round 2

[MegabiteOG]

Definitely impressive changes since day 1 and for sure noticeable changes since last week even.

Thanks and sure has. No complaints for 11 weeks in the tank. I'm still surprised that there is actual growth you can see from week to week. Very fast grower.

Where is sits in the tank.

 

[Rocks reef]

It's kinda weird how Keith ignores you on the Smorgasbord but then comes over here and pesters you.

That’s not true!
What camera are you using Orly?

 

[MegabiteOG]

That’s not true!
What camera are you using Orly?

Of course not, but it's fun messing with people.

Most of the pictures I've taken are with my Canon D7 and the more recent one is with a Canon R6 MKII. The lens used for the pics on both bodies is the Canon 100mm Macro 2.8 L.

 

[MegabiteOG]

This picture made me laugh. The fish were looking at my like they were plotting something.

 

[Rocks reef]

Does this help? I think I know which way I'm going.

Beautiful pics!

 

[Rocks reef]

Of course not, but it's fun messing with people.

Most of the pictures I've taken are with my Canon D7 and the more recent one is with a Canon R6 MKII. The lens used for the pics on both bodies is the Canon 100mm Macro 2.8 L.

The pictures you have taken a spectacular!

 

[Rocks reef]

This picture made me laugh. The fish were looking at my like they were plotting something.

They know you feed them... they were taking bets on which one would jump out so you'd feel sorry for them and dump in some food.

 

[MegabiteOG]

Beautiful pics!

Thanks Rock.

The pictures you have taken a spectacular!

Thanks again.

They know you feed them... they were taking bets on which one would jump out so you'd feel sorry for them and dump in some food.

That's exactly what they were doing!

 

[MegabiteOG]

Was out and about with the Mrs. OG and went by the local LFS and picked up this a Cornbred's Monster ******* acro. Took a quick shot before lights out. It was still upset after unbagging and throwing it in the tank, but this thing really glows with the blues. I had to turn down saturation and highlights in post processing just to get the glow out of the pic.

Need to figure out where I'm going to place it. I'm thinking at about 400 par. Anyone have one to let me know if I'm in the ballpark with light?

 

[That Crusso Kid]

Was out and about with the Mrs. OG and went by the local LFS and picked up this a Cornbred's Monster ******* acro. Took a quick shot before lights out. It was still upset after unbagging and throwing it in the tank, but this thing really glows with the blues. I had to turn down saturation and highlights in post processing just to get the glow out of the pic.

Need to figure out where I'm going to place it. I'm thinking at about 400 par. Anyone have one to let me know if I'm in the ballpark with light?

What was the PAR it was under where you bought it?

 

[MegabiteOG]

What was the PAR it was under where you bought it?

I meant to ask and forgot. If I was to guess it was under around 300 - 350. I will call him tomorrow and ask. Thanks man!

 

[That Crusso Kid]

I meant to ask and forgot. If I was to guess it was under around 300 - 350. I will call him tomorrow and ask. Thanks man!

Also, were they under LEDs or Halides?

 

[MegabiteOG]

Also, were they under LEDs or Halides?

They were under LED. Not sure if it was their Kessil or Radion tank.

 

[MegabiteOG]

Got busy today and didn't call. Decided to glue right where I had it. It's sitting at about 350 PAR about 1/3 up from the bottom. Seems happy and will see how it does.

 

[MegabiteOG]

The hawk was sitting nearby so I snapped a quick pic of him as well.

 

[MegabiteOG]

Tank is 8 months old today!

Here's a clip at feeding time as I mess around with the video feature on the cam.

Youtube Link if you can't open

 

[MegabiteOG]

Like I said, 8 months old today. Excuse the reflections as my house has windows everywhere.

Day 1:
Just layed the live rock from GLR scattered on the bottom of the tank and added the live stock the following day 10/9/2025.

8 month later:
Earlier in the day with more whites burning 6/9/26.

Later in the evening with mostly blues burning.

 

[kevgib67]

Like I said, 8 months old today. Excuse the reflections as my house has windows everywhere.

Day 1:
Just layed the live rock from GLR scattered on the bottom of the tank and added the live stock the following day 10/9/2025.

8 month later:
Earlier in the day with more whites burning 6/9/26.

Later in the evening with mostly blues burning.

Gorgeous Orly, how many gallons is that?

 

[MegabiteOG]

Gorgeous Orly, how many gallons is that?

Thanks Kevin. It's a 180 gallon. (Waterbox Infinia 230.6)

 

[That Crusso Kid]

Like I said, 8 months old today. Excuse the reflections as my house has windows everywhere.

Day 1:
Just layed the live rock from GLR scattered on the bottom of the tank and added the live stock the following day 10/9/2025.

8 month later:
Earlier in the day with more whites burning 6/9/26.

Later in the evening with mostly blues burning.

You already know how I feel about your tank (and you) but in case you forgot; meh.