Brotherd's 180

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by brotherd

Probably when you do a 14' er. Then I'll take your 300 I seriously have a lot more to learn before then.

Well that will never happen as the wife will not let me get a bigger tank now, this is it for the big tanks.

[lastlight]

those look really neat with the illuminated acrylic bezel. does that edge just glow? I imagine it's not blindingly bright in the eyes or anything.

[brotherd]

Not bright at all. The Atlantik lights really pound the rays down but because they are pendants and the tank is canopy challenged the room is well lit...which I actually really like. The bezel is really the optic focus just in a sheet form. It is 90 degree but can be removed for 120 degree. So far I am extremely pleased with them. I'm considering ordering a third for a couple of things I want to try.

[brotherd]

Updated fts.

[kien]

wow, that looks really good!

[zhasan]

That is an awesome looking setup! Great work! I must say, your tank is an inspiration for me as I've been wanting a 180 for a while now!

Have you noticed any difference in coral growth with the new lights?

[brotherd]

For sure. Water changes were not keeping up with calcium demand so I brought the calcium reactor online.The new lights are great!

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

What a beautiful setup. Great job. Love that new fts.

[brotherd]

Thanks and you are welcome to visit any time. More pics this weekend.

[brotherd]

So this morning while the lights are still off,I see the Auriga butterfly stuck to the side of the left mp60. They were set on night mode so I know the flow was reduced to reduce the risk of just such an incident.I immediately shut the 60 off and the fish lifted off on its own.Badly stunned and weak it lazily swam straight into the Haddoni carpet nem.I wasn't really fond of that fish but what a grizzly end.