Paul _PSU 220 upgrade/build

skinz78 · Feb 8, 2011

Great looking clam Paul! We need some more shot's of it's tankmates too?

Paul_N · Feb 8, 2011

I do have to take some updated pics since I got rid of some pieces and got some new ones.

VelasCorals · Feb 8, 2011

Paul_PSU said:

How big is the Derasa, I have one that looks exactly the same but mine is about 6". Also, how long did it take to get to that size?

I love lal the massive colonies in there.

Paul_N · Feb 8, 2011

That one is about 8". I have only had it about a year. All the clams I have I purchased off of fellow reefers.

Thanks, I have a feeling when I put them into the 220 my bigger colonies won't look that big.....:bigsmile:

Paul_N · Mar 19, 2011

OK so this is turning into the slowest upgrade in history. But life just seems to keep getting in the way of me working on my stand and getting it going. That should change soon....:bigsmile: I took a video of the tank so you can see all changes in coral with the new additions and also selling off of some coral. The video isn't that great but as it is very hard since the reflection of the lights keeps getting in the ways so I have to switch angles. At least you can see mostly everything in my temp setup. I'll try to take another so there won't be so much zooming in and out and moving the camcorder.

Let me know what your think!

skinz78 · Mar 19, 2011

Looking good Paul, how big is that big Maxima clam? It looks like you better get on the build quick cause your corals are huge!

Paul_N · Mar 19, 2011

Thanks man. He is probably close to 11 inches. I know I really would like to mount some of my lps on some larger flat and round rocks so they can spread out on them.

Paul_N · Apr 13, 2011

I figured I would update with pics of some of my coral. I need to hurry up and get the 220 up before everything outgrows this rubbermade...:ooh:

fsu1dolfan · Apr 13, 2011

Paul - Your corals are looking great man! It still amazes me that things are flourishing in a giant bucket!

Paul_N · Apr 13, 2011

fsu1dolfan said:
Paul - Your corals are looking great man! It still amazes me that things are flourishing in a giant bucket!

LOL! I almost peed my pants. I never thought of it that way but that's what it really is....:snicker:

It is killing me though to not be able to sit back and look through the glass and relax. This is set up in the basement instead of my office so just not as relaxing.

fsu1dolfan · Apr 13, 2011

Paul_PSU said:
LOL! I almost peed my pants. I never thought of it that way but that's what it really is....:snicker:

It is killing me though to not be able to sit back and look through the glass and relax. This is set up in the basement instead of my office so just not as relaxing.

Hahaha...i didnt mean it in a bad way. I can only imagine what you could do with a full tank!! Hope you find some time to get a build going!!

Paul_N · Apr 13, 2011

You know what I keep wanting to just start throwing the stand together in between my other projects and get this going but after I do a reef spotlight post and look at the detail and planning that went into theirs.....I'll wait until I finish my bathroom and have the time to dedicate to doing it right. This will be my last upgrade until my 12 and 15 yo are out of the house......so that may be awhile...lol

skinz78 · Apr 13, 2011

Great looking corals Paul!

Wy Renegade · Apr 13, 2011

Nice ongoing build Paul. I'm sure the wait is killing you, but it does a great job of showing how patience is required in this hobby, and in the end I'm sure you patience will be rewarded. Awesome amount of coral and coralline growth in that bucket for no more time than you've had them in there. I'd say those cheap lights are doing just fine.