conix's 75G

[muck]

Great vid!! Thanks for sharing.

[conix67]

It's been a while since last update. Not much have changed, which is a good thing I guess

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



Monti digi garden



Close up of Styropora



Close up of green Tongan mushroom



Close up of orange rics



Close up of pulsing Xenia



Close up of frogspawn



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.



OK. Finally, FTS from an angle.



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..

[cuz]

nice colors!!!

[conix67]

Here's live cam of my tank

http://ustream.tv/channel/conix67

Not very high quality but it's realtime . Not sure how long this will be on but have a look!

[Sunee]

Great tank, I love the colours!!!

[conix67]

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



Right after setting it up. Skimming already!



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

[conix67]

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

[globaldesigns]

Kudos to you, I must say one of the most vibrant tank for colors that I have seen in a long time.

[saltynuts]

what type of return pump are you running. or did i miss that.

[conix67]

It's a QuietOne 3000.