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Old 12-03-2010, 06:55 AM
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Default Reactors

Well today I picked up not one... but TWO TLF Phoban Reactors.... for $45!!!


Thanks Saltynuts (Ed).


I am not sure if I should run both, or just one.

Anyone have input? I have seen you can run them inline or "t'd" with one maxi jet power head. Which way is best and what do I need to hook both up?
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Old 12-13-2010, 11:18 AM
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Default Current Fish List

Yellow Tang
2 x Ocellaris Clowns
Firefish
Rainford Goby
Tail Spot Blenny
Six Line Wrasse
Cleaner Shrimp


Anyone have suggestions of any other suitable additions. Maybe one... two more?
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Old 12-13-2010, 05:54 PM
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Default Canopy

I am currently building an oak canopy for the tank. It seems to be coming along well. I will try post some "in process" shots today.

I am wondering though... I need to make a nice skirt out of oak to match the top and I am not sure what to do.

I am not a "wood worker" if you know what I mean. I work with steel and find wood a new territory.

I am not sure if I want to make a skirt with doors or something I can just move to have sump access.... perhaps in a "C" shape and pull away in one piece or something.

Anyways.. I am hoping to pick some brains and perhaps get some ideas from you all.
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Old 12-13-2010, 07:43 PM
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I had one skirt I made out of Oak years ago that was attached via magnets. I cut out openings for "doors" and then put some molding around it and used the cut out as a door except it wasn't a door but a removable panel held on with magnets. Hope this helps, I don't know if I explained it well enough.
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Old 12-16-2010, 03:57 PM
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70 Gallon Display
40 Gallon Sump (approx 25-30 gallons water volume)

Tek Light - 48" x 6 bulb
-ATI Blue Plus
-New Gen 14k
-Fiji Purple
-KZ 10k
-New Gen 14k
-ATI Blue Plus

2 x TLF Reactors (in-line) & MaxiJet 1200
- #1 running carbon
- #2 undetermined

1 x Koralia 3
1 x Koralia 2
Quiet 3000 return pump

Euro-reef RS80 Skimmer

Aqueon 250 Heater
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Old 12-18-2010, 11:50 PM
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Today I added 3 more corals....

Purple Gorgonian.... (Frilly I believe Denny?)

Purple Monti Cap... (Thanks Dez)

German Blue Polyp Digitata... (and Dez again)


Pics soon. Just added to tank so will let them settle in.
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Old 12-19-2010, 12:44 AM
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Today I added 3 more corals....

Purple Gorgonian.... (Frilly I believe Denny?)

Purple Monti Cap... (Thanks Dez)

German Blue Polyp Digitata... (and Dez again)


Pics soon. Just added to tank so will let them settle in.

yes it is a purple frilly gorgonian cheers
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Old 12-23-2010, 04:48 PM
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Eye of Rah - Green/Blue/Orange
Green Implosion Paly
KeddRedd
Heart of Atlantis
Blueberry Fields Forever/Papa Smurfs ( Green/Blue/green)
Blue Steel Zoa
Radio Active Dragon Eyes
Belle
Lily Pads
Pink Panther
Purple People Eater (Sold as, but not completely sure it is - look more like the Purple Puddle)
Purple Fission (lost color under PC but seem to be coming back under T5s)
Super Nova





Partial list from zoaid gallery of what I have
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I wonder... does anyone care enough to read signatures if you make them really small? I would not. I would probably moan and complain, read three words and swear once or twice. But since you made it this far, please rate my builds.

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Old 12-24-2010, 04:25 PM
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Purple People Eater (Sold as, but not completely sure it is - look more like the Purple Puddle)
I have to agree with you there Pat. Mine doesn't look anything like purple people eaters. I'm hoping ours color up and turn out to be what we expected.
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Old 12-31-2010, 05:56 AM
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So the cyano is virtually gone. Appears the Chemi Pure Elite did a great job.

All my zoas have definitely began to flourish again.

My pride is also beginning to grow.... African Blue Steel Zoanthids (Thanks Myka)



Here is my updated fish list:

Yellow Tang
Coral Beauty Angel
2 x Ocellaris Clowns
Tail Spot Blenny
Rainford Goby
Six Line Wrasse
Firefish


I am considering adding 2 Banggai Cardinals and a Blue or Red Mandarin.

Anyone know if it really is possible to determine sex of Banggais?

I love the life my tank has. I know having a high bio load means more work... but I have seen other tanks with much MUCH higher loads that do great.

If anyone has any ideas on compatible fish that I should consider, let me know!

Thanks for reading!

Patrick
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