YHSublime's Living Room Nano Peninsulla
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If polyp extension is an exhibit of happiness, then agreed! I’m worried I’m not extracting some of the colors I was getting with T5, but energy and heat wise it’s a miracle with LEDs! I’ve got some nubs in there that are going to turn into some stellar pieces, and things are growing, I just don’t notice because I stare at it every day!
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Thanks! I’m hoping the WD is still just not grown into its colors yet bc it’s still small(er) but I’m considering getting a par meter to see where I’m really at.
Retro Reefer
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Nice looking tank! I see we are NOVA neighbors 
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Thank you!
Nice looking tank! I see we are NOVA neighbors
Yes we are! I'm in Arlington now, but still close enough!
Tank is looking beautiful! Thanks for the update
Thanks for checking it out!
Actuallykimhansen
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im doing a build similar to this wonderful peace, would you mind telling me what u used for return pipes and nozzles, i would really appreciate it buddy, im new to drilling and plumbing and i will be going with the eshopps eclipse s aswell stellur tank btw
stellur tank btw
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im doing a build similar to this wonderful peace, would you mind telling me what u used for return pipes and nozzles, i would really appreciate it buddy, im new to drilling and plumbing and i will be going with the eshopps eclipse s aswell
Hey there. Thanks for checking it out! All the plumbing underneath is 1" PVC (red from BRS) and the return is 3/4" flex line. I did that because there was no way to hard plumb a return without drilling into the frame of the stand and messing with the integrity of the foundation and support pieces. As for the return nozzle, it's just locline onto a threaded adapter, you can buy it on Amazon, I happen to run down to my local fish store, just so I know that I'm getting the right parts, bring your bulk head with you!
Drilling is easy. Use the guide provided, and keep it wet. Let the drill do the work. Make sure to put a towel down on the other end of the tank on the inside, so when the glass pops out it doesn't crack it on the other side. This tank was small enough I was able to drill it in the bathtub with a charged up hand drill and a brand new diamond hole saw. Also, didn't hurt that I wasn't worried about water getting everywhere! Good luck with your tank, I look forward to seeing a picture of it!
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I see it everyday, so I don't notice. But things are growing. Fast. Realized my doser wasn't dosing. Have replacement heads on the way. All testing for naught, so I'm just throwing in 5oz of each ESV part a day. I'll stop that, take numbers and test for a day or two, and then hook doser up again. Added some more ricordea from my "frag tank" sump, didn't do any cleaning up for photos. As you can see, the GSP needs trimming.
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I see it everyday, so I don't notice. But things are growing. Fast. Realized my doser wasn't dosing. Have replacement heads on the way. All testing for naught, so I'm just throwing in 5oz of each ESV part a day. I'll stop that, take numbers and test for a day or two, and then hook doser up again. Added some more ricordea from my "frag tank" sump, didn't do any cleaning up for photos. As you can see, the GSP needs trimming.
Really looking great. Looks awesome against the brick.
Actuallykimhansen
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Thanks man, I will cherish those tips
and keep up the great tank [emoji1316][emoji1316]
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Thank you! I also did the brick myself!
Thanks man, I will cherish those tips
Cheers!
Thanks bud, although, I'm probably getting rid of the GSP. As soon as it gets onto any rocks, it's going to be impossible to get rid of!
NY_Caveman
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Just catching up on your thread. Things looking great. I would have been nervous going all LED after T5 but seems to be working out. Where do you buy your rics? I love the variety and would like to do something similar in my tank.
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Thanks, I would say I'm done, but I'm never really done. I bought a ricordea pack from a local reefer when I first started the tank. We used to do group buys on Florida Rics in my area and the prices were insanely cheap. Not any more, I've seen them for $30 a piece from vendors and this pack was 8 of them for $90, which seemed more reasonable. I think there was some Yumas in there as well, but they are all rapidly spreading. Every time I see a decent deal pop up locally, I try and grab it, and my count is over 30 now. I think I've only purchased about 18, so the rest are splits. There was a time about 4-5 years ago when every single local reefer had a "ric rock," but you just don't see that anymore. I wanted to bring it back!
If (read: when) all my SPS die, I'll have plenty of LPS and softies, haha.
Here's a bad shot of the rics, some of them are eating:
I've since trimmed the GSP back, and considered getting rid of it entirely, I'm worried about any of it getting onto the rock structures, and ruining everything, although it's pretty magnificent on the floor, and provides great movement!
https://flic.kr/p/Nfupv6
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