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conix's 75G
Hi Everyone,
I am a new member in this forum, just joined today. I'd like share my experience with my own 75G setup here. This setup was started off with a used complete setup from someone. Equipment: 75G all-glass-aquarium /w megaflow 25G sump /w refugium Tunze 9010 skimmer Koralia 3 Tunze nano stream 6025 4x54W T5HO Tek retro Two little fishes Phosban reactor /w activated carbon The tank has been up and running for about 3 months, and most live stocks and rocks are from my previous 12G nano. Fast forwarding all 3 months, this is how it looked just days ago http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/p..._FTS_08_24.jpg The rock scaping bothered me too much, so 2 days ago most of large pieces were removed from the middle. It now has a lot more open space for fishes.. http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/p...PB_NEW_FTS.jpg |
welcome to canreef.
nice tank, wait till those SPS grow out, its going to be a nice coral scaped valley:razz: |
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I like the open scape of the second pic much better. Welcome to Canreef btw.
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ya Me too love the second picture its like looking at 2 reef walls coming together...
WELCOME TO CANREEF |
Thanks everyone! The reason I ended up with #1 is miscalculation on amount of rocks I needed for this setup. I had various LRs and base rocks, about over 100lbs, and I was determined to use them all, while building tunnels for fishes to hide and feed secure.
I wish I had done this sooner, and I like more open scape a lot better. Now it looks like it's ready to accept few more fishes (have a couple waiting in QT). |
Welcome to Canreef conix67!!
Is that a Dendo I see? |
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Very Nice 75 conix! Really like the new aquascape!
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WELCOME!!!
I just took out about 60lbs of rock as well. I thought the more the better but I couldn't get enough flow to keep it clean. Much better now! Love the new look. |
Addition of some bright SPS frags for change
Thanks everyone for positive comments! I'm really enjoying this forum since I joined.
Update today - Although I've been resisting temptation of getting more SPS frags, as the colonies look a lot better, I decided to try another batch, mostly very light colored ones, and easy to keep ones mostly (millies, montis). New frags ready to be drip acclimatized.. http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/p..._FRAGS_SPS.jpg after a few hours, all of them were glued in position in my 75G.. FTS update http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/p..._FTS_SEP_6.jpg side view, my RBTA split is almost brushing against other SPS frags.. this guy needs to find a new home soon! http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/p..._FROM_SIDE.jpg These are the frags, photos taken after they are added to the 75G. Very bright colors! I sure wish I could keep them that way! Crossing my fingers... http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/p..._NEW_FRAGS.jpg |
Now that's that way to have a reef tank growning them from frags. I hate when people will buy colonies and then post "look at my tank, look how much it has grown". When you gr9own from frags you see results and you see how much remand CAL and ALK and MAG you are using and you get use to dosing and measuring for your tank. When you have huge colonies you can say look how much they have grown , because mother nautre grew them for you.
any ways well done on the tank .loos great. love the color's just remember if you have some thing that is yellow and you put it under 12k,14,20 k your going to get another color like green. so it may not be you its just the light that you have in your tank. |
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PH - 8.0 Alkalinity - 6dkh Calcium - 480ppm Phosphate - 0 Magnesium - 1290ppm For some reason Alkalinity is way too low. I just started dosing 2 part from bulk reef supply. I will use the online calculator now to adjust dosing amount. |
I've been wanting to add few more fishes, and purchased few and kept them in QT. Unfortunately the little 20G wasn't large enough to support 6 fishes in short time, so I gave up on QT and moved all fishes being QTed to DT.
Among them are a pair of Twinspot gobies, but these nasty guys are constantly stirring up sand and causing haze in my tank... however all corals and fishes don't seem to mind it, so I'm just going to let them be until they cause real problems.. hopefully not, as these cute little guys are a lot of fun to watch http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/p...ING_SAND-1.jpg So, the new fishes are - Power brown tang, Scopas tang, sixline wrasse, the pair of twinspot gobies Here's current FTS.. http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/p...FTS_SEP_10.jpg |
nice setup
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Nicely done....you will likely hate your gobies for the first two or three weeks while they sift through the fine stuff....dont worry the haze will eventually settle....
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Wow! Very nice :mrgreen:
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Thanks again.
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RBTA in a basket
FTS-less update today.
A picture of my hippo tang asleep, taken early in the morning under room lighting.. he likes to lie down flat while sleeping.. very cute http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/p...EPING_DORY.jpg My twinspot gobies won't stop. They are digging dungeons everywhere. I'm worried that some rocks that are not sitting on the eggcrate floor may tip over and cause rock slide! So far, that hasn't occurred, but these guys are very cute! Everyone loves them (most are fooled by the false eyes). http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/p...B_TWINSPOT.jpg Now, I had to let go my RBTA split, as it was brushing against several acro frags and causing some damage. The anemone was already sold before I had a chance to place a for-sale ad. However, I had to keep it for few days, and had some issues with it moving over to unwanted place. Finally I decided to make the floating basket, similar to what's used by LFS to keep them in a place. Picked up $1 basket and attached styrofoams. http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/p.../PB_BASKET.jpg Attached to a string to let it float in the middle of water surface, RBTA settled in nicely and now I know how to get the bubbles back! Look at this picture, the tentacles are becoming nice and bubbly! http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/p..._IN_BASKET.jpg That's all for now.. there were some minor rearrangements done in the tank, will post FTS soon. |
Lighting upgrade..
Although my tank's been doing fine so far, some SPS species some colors I liked. Out of many parameters, I decided to try upgrading the lighting system first, as I'm still running 4 T5HOs in this system. I've made a purchase from AP on used stuff, but were missing endcaps. Just days ago I obtained the endcaps via trade, and finally I had chance to complete the lighting system upgrade..
Old look - http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/p...GHT_BEFORE.jpg First problem - can't fit 5 retro mounts on the lid, ended up with a small piece of aluminum plate to extend the mount. 2 pieces were prepared. http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/p...PB_AL_PART.jpg Mounted with a screw. http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/p..._INSTALLED.jpg Endcap mount installed. http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/p...L_MOUNTING.jpg Another view. http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/p..._MOUNTING2.jpg Wirings and others all complete. Took much longer than expected :( http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/p...B_COMPLETE.jpg all lights on! Glad it worked at first try! http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/p..._LIGHTS_ON.jpg With reflectors. Notice missing a reflector, and a short one. Need to order some now... http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/p...LECTORS_ON.jpg New FTS. Color level auto adjusted as there's stronger actinics and messes up camera's view. Looks like a little more pop to color due to 2xactinics+ added now. http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/p..._NEW_LIGHT.jpg |
wow man everything looks really great. nice job at fitting 2 more in there.
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RKL mini review..
Well, RKL finally arrived. This is actually a little exciting moment, as it could be the beginning of automation of this tank. For now, I'll be using it as temperature control and for some timer functions. Here's what came in the package
http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/p...x67/PB_RKL.jpg
Paid ~$95US (plus shipping, tax, etc) at bulk reef supply, and this is supposed to be very inexpensive considering what it offers - capability of a dual stage temperature controller, digital timer, wave maker, etc. You can do things like controlling your main lights with temperature monitor such that it would shut off the light if temperature's too hight, etc. However, advanced programming is not possible. I have it setup to control heaters, and skimmer/return pump in standby mode, which is really a neat feature and let you delay start skimmer/return pump while feeding the fishes/tank. Here's the pic with the head unit visible (lower left corner) and actinics on. http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/p...L_ACTINICS.jpg It was very hot today, and I had my air conditioner turned off. I did not realize my tank's temperature shoot up to 84F !!! :eek: Fortunately, everything seemed to be ok. I realized this only after RKL was installed. Good thing the temperature is now clearly visible all the time, and never thought the effortless temperature monitoring can bring this much relief! Anyway, I'm very happy with RKL so far. I do plan to add at least PH monitoring in the near future, and possibly moon light control... and maybe replace all timers with another power module.. we'll see |
Some growth shots
Update today - growth shots of some frags..
I've noticed substantial growth from my birdnest frag.. it is known to be a fast grower, but the growth rate is amazing regardless! Original frag mounted on a plug.. it was a tiny piece, about an inch tall... http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/p...AG_INITIAL.jpg 2 1/2 months later http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/p...N_BIRDNEST.jpg Notice the green frag on the left side, it's the frag of a frag (to save it from other parts suffering from some sort of tissue recession) grown from a tiny frag also.. definitely not as fast as the birdnest, but growth is visible http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/p...LIMER_THEN.jpg and here's my purple millie colony http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/p...MILLIE_702.jpg about 3 months after http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/p...MILLIE_928.jpg Showing good growth, but the growth is not very even :confused:. You can see clearly the left edge shows substantial growth, but the rest isn't showing much of the growth at all. I wonder if this is related to flow... Anyway, last update of today.. seeded few frags just days ago, will let them heal and grow for a while.. http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/p...EW_FRAGS-1.jpg |
I had a very difficult time last weekend. One of the major salt water aquarium store had a big sale, and had to resist temptation, very hard. However, still ended up with two more SPS corals. One I'm very happy with, another I'm not too sure...
Deep purple-blue Acro http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/p...EEP_PURPLE.jpg Yellow-neon green body, purple tipped, brown polyp acro /w acro crab http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/p...SPS_CORAL2.jpg Finally added two more 48" reflectors, so the lighting hardware is now complete @ 6 bulbs. Some of my tiny frags aren't doing well, but SPS frags have been doing well. Multi color frags on a single frag plug. http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/p..._DIGI_FRAG.jpg Finally added ATO system, using a container outside. Looks ghetto but someone told me to do it this way :D http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/p...L_OF_WATER.jpg Next up is a matching stand to house the 15G tall tank for ATO.. |
As the "Reef Crystals" bucket doesn't really fit in my living room, I'd been looking into ways to build a small stand to hide it under. I was thinking of complete DIY stand with similar look and color as the tank stand.
I found something that comes very close to it, without much of DIY from Ikea and decided to use it instead. http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/p...HIDING_ATO.jpg http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/p...ND_FOR_ATO.jpg It's supposed to be black-brown, but looks quite brown under certain lighting condition. Anyway, it blends in well, and hides my ATO container. With more hidden space available, next step is to add larger water container for ATO, 15G high will fit nicely inside, and I already have a glass lid for it. Also, a decent size containers (slim and tall) for 2-part solution would be needed. Anyway, today I found a mystery creature on my green monti digi. looks like either a snail or nudibranch.. what could it be?? Crossing my fingers hoping it's not something bad.. http://i396.photobucket.com/albums/p...Y_CREATURE.jpg |
Tank Journal Video!
Just got a pocket digital video camera. Tried it out on my 75G tank and it looked decent, so uploaded my first Youtube video. :D Take a look -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1h8iC4diwzo |
Great vid!! Thanks for sharing.
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It's been a while since last update. Not much have changed, which is a good thing I guess :D
Changed some bulbs for a change. I've got 6 T5HO retro fixture, two of the six have been replaced recently old: UVL 75/25 Giesemann Actinic+ (old) new: KZ FIJI purple KZ superblue Rest of the bulbs are the same. The effect is not obvious, but red/purple are enhanced without putting red cast on everything. Here's some random shots, taken with my D50/35mm lens, some taken with a magnifying glass in front (macro effect). Hairy Acro http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Btunu-TItyU/TA...0/DSC_0007.JPG Monti digi garden http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Btunu-TItyU/TA...0/DSC_0014.JPG Close up of Styropora http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Btunu-TItyU/TA...0/DSC_0028.JPG Close up of green Tongan mushroom http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Btunu-TItyU/TA...0/DSC_0031.JPG Close up of orange rics http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Btunu-TItyU/TA...0/DSC_0041.JPG Close up of pulsing Xenia http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Btunu-TItyU/TA...0/DSC_0043.JPG Close up of frogspawn http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Btunu-TItyU/TA...0/DSC_0046.JPG What used to be long and stringly powder blue anthelia. What a transformation! These tiny polyps don't look anywhere near what it used to be like. http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Btunu-TItyU/TA...0/DSC_0076.JPG OK. Finally, FTS from an angle. http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Btunu-TItyU/TA...0/DSC_0089.JPG For those in GTA, I have monti cap/digis and birdnest frags from my tank for sale. The ad has been posted in gtaaquaria for local reefers, if interested let me know. I really need to clear out my frag rack.. |
nice colors!!!
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Here's live cam of my tank
http://ustream.tv/channel/conix67 Not very high quality but it's realtime :D. Not sure how long this will be on but have a look! |
Great tank, I love the colours!!!
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Thanks for the positive comment!
So today a new toy(?) arrived - SWC mini cone 160. It actually looks pretty good, just like all others other owners said. Here's the picture of mine http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Btunu-TItyU/TD...0/DSC_0004.JPG Right after setting it up. Skimming already! http://lh4.ggpht.com/_Btunu-TItyU/TD...0/DSC_0007.JPG I like being able to see the bubbles. There are some micro bubbles but my baffles are doing a good job. It was not easy to get this thing in my sump. I got rid of mini wall that was keeping the drain hose outlet to minimize turbulence, because this new skimmer is much larger than Tunze 9010 it replaces. Even without the collection cup, it was a big challenge to get this thing inside the sump. The water level is easily adjusted with outlet valve, and air intake amount can be fully adjusted. Tunze 9010 has ability to adjust air only. I feel that the potential of skimming capacity is much greater than the Tunze 9010. The amount of bubbles this thing creates is many times greater. Also added filter sock, and I may keep it permanently. It also reduces bubbles and water turbulence, making the skimmer perform better. Here's youtube video of it in action http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cF56jNNvU5c Finally, here's the video of my clown spawning. These guys are laying eggs almost every 2 weeks. Quite something to watch them spawn.. very cute.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wePCkFj-0ns |
Also, I'm trying to get my tank cam broadcast live. Please take a look. Upgraded to higher resolution, sorry my upload speed is crappy.
75G mixed reef - tank cam |
Kudos to you, I must say one of the most vibrant tank for colors that I have seen in a long time.
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what type of return pump are you running. or did i miss that.
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It's a QuietOne 3000.
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Great looking tank. Looks like a lot of hard work went into that.
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Hi I noticed you have Halimeda in the tank. I like the look and am considering having in my new tank. How do you find it? Is it easy to control and keep where you want it? Thanks. Still love the colours!!!
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The colors in your tank look killer.
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