Tank moved, new journal

[danny zubot]

I used a ton of buckets to move the water and LR. I always try to move as much water as possible. Not all of the water made it back into the tank, I used a bunch to scrub the rock of all the crap that builds up over time.

I used 2 10 gallon styro-foam cartons from the LFS to move the corals and fish. I figured it would help keep the heat in better. The night before the big move I drained and cleaned the tank, and put the livestock into the cartons with power heads for circulation. It worked out well, but I don't want to do it again any time soon. I feel sorry for anyone who has to move multiple tanks.

The plumbing will best describe itself with pictures. I'll try to get some soon.

[Delphinus]

Originally Posted by danny zubot

It worked out well, but I don't want to do it again any time soon. I feel sorry for anyone who has to move multiple tanks.

I've done it *once* and.. I think the profound conclusion that day was ... it's only going to be *once*.

Look forward to the new pictures!

[danny zubot]

Just an update, I've been wondering if I would get better coloration in my corals with more actinic than my current 14K MH lights provide. So I've ordered a dual HO t-5 retrofit from J&L with Geismann (sp) true actinics. I'll post before and after pics later.

[danny zubot]

Thought I'd post some "before" pictures of a few frags so that I can refer to them a few months or years from now to gauge their progress. Or mine for that matter.

These have started to grow rapidly since getting my T5 HO actinics and new Reeflux 12K 400 watt bulb.



















And a recent Full tank shot




And a recent addition:

Unknown colony I bought from Finnadict.

[04scoobysti]

Aquascaping Looks great!

[danny zubot]

Just added an auto top up this past weekend. Not sure what brand it is because my buddy just bought an extra one for me when he placed the online order.

Basically its just a float valve to run off of my RODI filter. I drilled a 1/2" hole and plugged it in, works perfectly. No more lifting heavy jugs of water to fill the sump. No more micro bubbles from water crashing through the baffles when my water levels got too low. I'll add a pic of it later for anyone who wants to see it.

[Delphinus]

Is it hooked up directly to your RO/DI unit or do you have a reservoir?