New Tank Build (Finally!)

[klondike4001]

Ok, today I got most of the stand frame build and got the shelf that my frag tank will rest on put together. The display will be a 90 AGA RR. Plumbed into the system will be a 30 Gallon frag tank. If this looks tall to you it is, it's a 50 inch stand :D . The sump is currently on order.

Front View
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0193.jpg
Side View
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0196.jpg

[BA]

awesome! cant wait to see more progress! dang thats a tall stand, why so tall?

[klondike4001]

#1 I hate bending over to look into my tank
#2 I wanted to fit the sump and frag tank and still have a bit of wiggle room
#3 I just like taller stands better.

[BA]

thats cool, can't wait to see all the plumbing come together

[klondike4001]

Ok, the stand's frame is complete. The cross beam on the rear will be held in place by a stainless steel plate and 2 1/2 inch wood screws, then covered by a thick coat of Killz for safe measure. I will cover the frame with 1/4 inch Oak plywood. My current plan is to stain a nice dark. On Friday I will put a 75 Gal on the stand and test out to see if it bows at all.
Front
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0199.jpg
Side
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0200.jpg
Back
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0201.jpg

[apedroza]

I love the idea of the frag tank in the middle. My only advice would be to run small supports from the bottom of the tank to the bottom of the middle shelf. I personally would not trust screws alone to support the weight of a tank. Other wise the layout is a very neat idea.

[klondike4001]

I was toying with the idea of using small L brackets under the frag tank. After my water test tomorrow night will decide whether or not to implement them. I'm hoping not to have to but I may just put them in as a back up, that's the last thing I want to have to deal with in the middle of the night.

[klondike4001]

Final Bracing:
I used a 3/8 inch bolt just to be on the safe side.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0218.jpg

Plates to hold the cross beam in place.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0219.jpg

[villjr]

where did you come across that frag tank?

[klondike4001]

Someone locally was selling it, I traded a large candy cane colony for it.


Pic Update:
After a coat of Killz, I'll probably add a second coat tomorrow night.
Front
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0225.jpg
Side
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0226.jpg
Back
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0227.jpg

[cpreefguy]

Looks good! What are your plans as far as corals go?

[klondike4001]

Sean, I plan to add most of what I already have an let it grow out a bit, my problem is whenever I upgrade I always seem to have enough corals to fill the new tank, so this time I'm going to wait a bit and see how everything fits. But I do plan one new present for my clown, a nice RBTA.


Update:
Today added 2nd and final coat of Killz to the stand.
Tomorrow I pick up the sump in San Marcos, 45L X 15W X 16T
Chamber 1, intake from tanks (4 in Filter Socks)
Chamber 2 Skimmer (Octopus NW-150 Needle-Wheel Protein Skimmer)
Chamber 3, Refugium w/ DSB
>>> Small shelf for Carbon and whatever else I need the water to run through
Chamber 4, Return Pump (Mag 12)

[klondike4001]

Got my sump (thanks Ace)
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0230.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0231.jpg

[RayAllen]

Looks great. If you are going to be using any kind od in sump return pumps I would put a peice of foam under the sump. It will cut down any noise from vibration created by the equipment.

[klondike4001]

I will probably put some foam under the sump, thanks for the idea.

Update:
Got the Tank:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0240.jpg
Finished the Plumbing:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0253.jpg
Filled and checked for leaks, so far so good:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0252.jpg

I will begin framing the canopy now, lighting plans 2 X 250W SE MH (10k Reeflux) and 2 X 48 in. either VHO or T5's for supplimental actinics. Frag tank lighing is going to be one or 2 of these, haven't decided yet:
http://www.petsolutions.com/Nova-Extreme-HO-T5-Fixtures-w-Lunar-Lights+I42901121+C33.aspx

[klondike4001]

Been a little while since my last update:

Made my frag rack:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0392.jpg

Skinned Stand:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0407.jpg
Here's a closeup of how the corners will look:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0406.jpg

Began work on my canopy today, I plan to start staining on Thursday evening.

[joelb]

that is a bad a** set up! i cant wait to see it complete. is it going to be a reef?

[klondike4001]

of course reef.

[ErikH]

That looks great man. I am 6'1 so I HATE bending down to look in my tank too! I had to put a little bench thing in front of my tank so I can sit instead of wear my back out. Good luck, and keep the pictures rolling! BTW, very cool dog.

[tony]

very sweet setup!

[klondike4001]

Scorpino, thanks and yeah, he's a real handful

Tony, thanks

For those of you still following I finished the Canopy today, tomorrow comes the stain and the 1st coat of finish:
Front View
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0411.jpg
Side View
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0412.jpg
Inside View
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0413.jpg

[jtrux]

Ok, the stand's frame is complete. The cross beam on the rear will be held in place by a stainless steel plate and 2 1/2 inch wood screws, then covered by a thick coat of Killz for safe measure. I will cover the frame with 1/4 inch Oak plywood. My current plan is to stain a nice dark. On Friday I will put a 75 Gal on the stand and test out to see if it bows at all.
Front
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0199.jpg
Side
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0200.jpg
Back
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0201.jpg


I think your stand is plenty solid, I guess you haven't been by B and B, the stand he has his 210 scares the hell out of me. It's basically 4 2x4's with some more 2x4's on top. All it takes is one upset customer to walk by and kick out one of those 2x4's and it's done. :hypnotyized:

[klondike4001]

Yeah, it's pretty solid, I don't expect it to move, ever.

[klondike4001]

Stand and Canopy got stained over the weekend, during the week I'm going to take my time and apply finish. My plan is do build my doors after finals.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0461.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0462.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0463.jpg

[bronck83]

Nice, I just built my stand for my 75 & its pretty tall too. The top of my tank is at 65" and the top of the canopy is about 12" higher than that. I overbuilt my even more than you did but yours finished better than mine. How big is that sump? Ace built mine & its 35 gallons.

[RayAllen]

Great Job!

[klondike4001]

bronck83, I have no idea how big (gallon-wise) it's 48x16x15

Ray, Thanks

[tropicana]

Great work! You should go into business making stands/canopies! Btw I can wait to see it finished and filled with water! Great job!

[joelb]

that looks good, very good work

[bronck83]

bronck83, I have no idea how big (gallon-wise) it's 48x16x15

Ray, Thanks

~49 gallons :thumbs_up:

I thought my 35 gallon sump would be plenty big but now that I have it up & running I wish I would have gone bigger. I dunno how those guys do it with those ~20 gallon sumps.

[klondike4001]

tropicana, thanks for the compliments, I've actually been asked to build stands/canopy's for people, but with classes I barely have time to finish my own, maybe over the summer, or when I'm done with school.

joelb, thanks

bronck83, Ace recommened I go with as large as a sump as I could fit, I know better than to argue with Ace. I wanted a large fuge, and I had to go with a larger sump to make it a reality. I agree, a 20 gallon sump would never serve my needs.

[ErikH]

That is beautiful. Good job...

[klondike4001]

WATER GOES IN ON THURSDAY!!!!! WOOT!

I get my rock this weekend.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0476.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0477.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0478.jpg

[profntbtr]

i don't know how i missed this thread, but huge compliments on your work, no wait, your craftsmanship

[klondike4001]

Thanks for the compliments, I'll be building the doors following finals, and the canopy will be put on the tank after the rock and water is added.

[klondike4001]

Frag tank pics to come on Saturday after my lights get here.


Here's my new toys:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0482.jpg
Tank w/ water :):):):):):):):):):)
(water was clear in 4 hours)
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0484.jpg
Sump, Thanks again Ace, it's working beautifully!
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0483.jpg

[Mr Cob]

Sump, Thanks again Ace, it's working beautifully!
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0483.jpg[/quote]

Coming along nicely!

That's one sexy sump! Ace when I'm ready for a real sump you better still be making these!

[jtrux]

It really looks good, I do however think you would of been happier with koralia 4's. I have 3's in my 30 inch tank and they work good for that but any longer and 4's are the way to go. Is the maxijet 400 for the frag tank??

[Mr Cob]

It really looks good, I do however think you would of been happier with koralia 4's. I have 3's in my 30 inch tank and they work good for that but any longer and 4's are the way to go. Is the maxijet 400 for the frag tank??

I think the 3's are fine (850gph each). I have two of them on my 120gal, I originally was going to get the number 4's but heard a few people on maast talk about them being loud and having hic-up start ups when on timers. Haven't heard of any problems with the 3's and mine work great on my 120gal.

I do however prefer the wider flow range you get without the directional mods that you have attached. I left mine off.

[jtrux]

Mr. Cob, out of curiousity what are the dimensions on your 120, 4 x 2 x 2 ???

[klondike4001]

jtrux, thanks and the pump is for the phosban reactor, I haven't yet decided what power head I'll have in the frag tank. I also am using a mag 12 as my return, I'm not worried about flow :)

Mr. Cob, I'll try w/o the directional mods during my cycle process, it gives me a lot of time to tinker

[jtrux]

jtrux, thanks and the pump is for the phosban reactor, I haven't yet decided what power head I'll have in the frag tank. I also am using a mag 12 as my return, I'm not worried about flow :)

Mr. Cob, I'll try w/o the directional mods during my cycle process, it gives me a lot of time to tinker


How big of holes are drilled in your tank?

[Mr Cob]

Mr. Cob, out of curiousity what are the dimensions on your 120, 4 x 2 x 2 ???

Yes. Are you spying on me? I just shut my curtains.

lol


PM sent jtrux in regards to the post below.

[jtrux]

Yes. Are you spying on me? I just shut my curtains.

lol


Dang you got me, I don't mean to high jack your thread jonathan but where did you get the 120 from Mr. Cob, the only place i've seen one is glass cages but i'm sure there's more.

[klondike4001]

Holes? whatever aqueon did.

[stoneroller]

Very nice!

[klondike4001]

Here's an update:

Flow shots:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0485.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0486.jpg

Frag tank, plumbing and lighting:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0542.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0531.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0544.jpg

Mountain of rock:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0543.jpg

Fuge Light:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0545.jpg

Canopy lighting so far:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0547.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0546.jpg

[bigmoe21]

man that frag tank looks clean!

[RayAllen]

Everything looks great. The only thing im not a fan of is the pile of rocks look. Are you going to scape it or leave it as. Oh and im jealous of the frag tank. Ive had several SW aquarium but still no frag aqaurium. Well done.

[klondike4001]

bigmoe21,
give it a week or 2, it'll be full of frags.


RayAllen,
The frag tank was something I decided I couldn't live without on this build.

The rock actually turned out really we considering I just kinda dropped it in, it's not really a pile, I just call it that since I didn't actually place anything, but it'll all get moved around in July when I move, my idea at the moment is to make sure it cycled properly and everything's running well. I'm going to move the tank about 2 weeks before I break down my 29 gallon, just to make sure everything's ready. I will take all my frags/small colonies out of my 29 when the frag tank had completed its cycle, I really am out of room in there.

[Mr Cob]

Super cool! Nice job. The frag tank rocks!

[subsailor]

Love the setup! nice little frag tank incorporated!

[klondike4001]

Update:
- I got most of my lighting in
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0567.jpg
- Skimmer's up and running
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0569.jpg
- I'm at the peak of my nitrates and nitrites
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0568.jpg

[Mr Cob]

looks sharp. Nice clean look!

[SoLiD]

Any Updates with pictures? I really like your design.

-David

[klondike4001]

The only thing I can take pictures of at the moment is a lot of brown algae, however my nitraes are starting to drop so I should be able to get cleaners into the tank around the end of next week.

I'll get some pictures up after I start the doors.

[glennr1978]

Your build is coming along great!! I really love the dimensions of 90g tanks, and i'm about to have to move my tank (new house). I'm soooooo tempted to make an upgrade from my 40g. My wife isn't to hot on the idea right now though.

[SoLiD]

Wives interfere so much with our hobbies? LOL

j\k I love you sweet heart (As she smacks my arm).

[klondike4001]

I have very Carefully begun moving selected corals out of my 29 so things have breathing room:

Blue Tenuis:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0587.jpg

Frag Rack Shots:

ORA Blue Bottle Brush
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0595.jpg
Thin Branch Blue Milli
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0590.jpg
Yellow Tenuis
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0591.jpg
Crayola Table
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0592.jpg
Rainbow Arco
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0593.jpg
Green Birdnest I got from Quoc
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0589.jpg

Back To Front:
Pink Stylo from Quoc
Thick Branch Blue Milli (Left Rear)
ORA Green Birdnest (Middle Rear)
Crayola Table (Right Rear) NFS
Blue Tenuis (Front Left) NFS
Larry Jackson (Front Right)
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_0588.jpg

[SoLiD]

Wow, Those are some Nice Acros. Did you just buy them, or did you already have them?

[klondike4001]

Had. They have all been collected over the last year. Usually as 1/2-1 inch frags, I have very good growth in my 29.

[klondike4001]

New Addition and (Bad) FTS
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_1020.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_1023.jpg

[LoneStar]

Wow nice stuff!

[klondike4001]

Thanks! I'm really excited to see that I'll actually have room for all my corals to grow out.

[klondike4001]

Update:
FTS - I'm still working with CoralVue to get my lights fixed....
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_1138.jpg
Right Side
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_1139.jpg
Left Side
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_1136.jpg

Inhabitants
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_1137.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_1140.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_1141.jpg
Blue Tenuis
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_1143.jpg
ORA Pearl Berry
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_1144.jpg
Oregon Tort
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_1145.jpg
Crayola Plana
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_1146.jpg
Blue Tip Green Slimer
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_1147.jpg
Efflo
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_1148.jpg
ReeferMadness's Light Pink w/ Green Tip Birdnest - Should Color up now that it's under halides again.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_1149.jpg
LE Larry Jackson
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_1150.jpg
Sailfin
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_1151.jpg
Rainford Goby
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_1155.jpg
Marble Wrasse
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_1153.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_1154.jpg
Purple Firefish
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_1152.jpg
Purple Tang
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_1156.jpg

[Captain Jack]

Beautiful pictures!

[klondike4001]

Here's an update w/ some actinic shots:
FTS:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_1256.jpg

Corals/Zoas:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_1237.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_1238.jpg
ORA Phil's Granulosa
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_1239.jpg
ORA Red Planet
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_1240.jpg
ORA Purple Plasma
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_1242.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_1241.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_1244.jpg
You have to look kinda close, but my skunk cleaners gave birth tonight:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_1224.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_1222.jpg

[klondike4001]

DayLight Shots
FTS:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/FTS.jpg
Frag Tank:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/FragTank.jpg
Blue Milli
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/BlueMilli-2.jpg
Pink Tip Milli
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/PinkTipMilli.jpg
Powder Blue Milli
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/PowderBlueMilli-5.jpg
Pink Digi
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/PinkDigi.jpg
Hot Pink Cats Paw
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/PinkStylo.jpg
Unknown's (Fill in the blanks if you can please)
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/UnknownAcro-3.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/Unknown-2.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/Unknown2-1.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/UnknownPlate.jpg
Close Up
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/UnknownPlate2.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/UnknownStag.jpg

ORA's
Purple Plasma:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/ORAPurplePlasma.jpg
Red Planet
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/ORARedPlanet.jpg
Pearl Berry
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/ORAPearlBerry-1.jpg
Phil's Granulosa
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/ORAPhils.jpg
Green Birds Nest
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/ORAGreenBirdsNest.jpg
Green Cats Paw
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/ORAGreenCatsPaw.jpg

[klondike4001]

Finished Canopy
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_1580.jpg
Finished Stand
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_1581.jpg
Front Shot
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_1582.jpg
All together
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_1591.jpg
Actinic FTS
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/ActinicShot.jpg

[Mr Cob]

SWeeeeeeeet! Love the tanks!

[klondike4001]

Plus a few new additions....
Acropora abrolhosensis
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/Acroporaabrolhosensis.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/11-10-2008.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/Acroporaabrolhosensis-1.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/AcroporaabrolhosensisCloseUp.jpg
Radiant Wrasse
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/NewFish.jpg
ORA Bellina (Not new, but coloring up very nicely)
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/ORABellina-1.jpg
frag tank before (Very Crowded)
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_1377.jpg
After
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/fragtankredo2.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/fragtankredo.jpg
FTS before
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/Before.jpg
Now...
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/90Trimmed-1.jpg

[klondike4001]

Wow, it's been a long time since I've updated, so here goes:

FTS 1/3/2009
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/FTS1-3-2009.jpg

Since I'm now running ZEOvit, I had to make a few sump modifications:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_2572.jpg
After the dust settled:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_2583.jpg


Some new Equip:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_2568.jpg
Went from:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_2578.jpg
To:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_2272.jpg



Some new additions:
Bartlet's X 4
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_2832.jpg
Potter's Wrasse X 3
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_2834.jpg
2 new acro's
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_2835.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_2836.jpg


FTS 1/25/2009
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_2793.jpg

Yummy!
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_2689.jpg

Top Down:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_2761.jpg

Hope you all enjoy

[clone]

hey john how do you keep up with your ca+ and alk.
you have some nice colors,and what a great job your doing.

[klondike4001]

my calc and alk actually remain in acceptable ranges w/ my 10% weekly water changes.

[gjuarez]

WOw. i like the colors, the zeovit really does an amazing thing to these corals. Might try it some day

[klondike4001]

For those of you still following along, I replaced my bulbs this week and added a few changes.

Display
2 X ATI 54W 48” True Actinic 03
2 X Coralvue Reeflux 12k 250W SE
Frag Tank
1 X ATI 39W 36” 12000K Aquablue Special
1 X Korallen Zucht 39W 36” Figi Purple
2 X UV Lighting 39W 36” 10K AquaSun

[klondike4001]

Small Update:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_3036.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_3040.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_3041.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_3044.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_3050.jpg

[chark]

The acan is beautiful. Maturing nicely. How do you like your new skimmer?

[clone]

any FTS. i want to see what ZEO's done for you

[ReefCube]

wow everything looks great i really like that ATI skimmer!

[klondike4001]

The acan is beautiful. Maturing nicely. How do you like your new skimmer?

Thanks, it was a little bit pricey of a pice but I really like the coloration. It pulls plenty of gunk but I still think I can get it to perform better especially once I can get the new ATB pinwheel



any FTS. i want to see what ZEO's done for you

I've actually stopping dosing ZEO for a few weeks, I've been having wild pH and alk swings so the ZEO gods recommended I give it a rest until I can get my tank back into the normal params.


wow everything looks great i really like that ATI skimmer!

Thanks, I'm still getting the hang of it.

[klondike4001]

Larger update:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_3064.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_3065.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_3066.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_3089.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_3095.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_3103.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_3094.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_3104.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_3092.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_3096.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_3091.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_3106.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_3090.jpg

Crappy FTS
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_3083.jpg

[camaroracer214]

man jonathan, that efflo has grown tremendously since you got it.

[dipan]

Just a beautiful tank and build ... Thanks for posting. I haven't seen this one before and really enjoyed it.

[klondike4001]

man jonathan, that efflo has grown tremendously since you got it.


I agree, I still can't believe I got it for free.



Just a beautiful tank and build ... Thanks for posting. I haven't seen this one before and really enjoyed it.

Thanks, you should have seen it before I started having my alk swings :(

[klondike4001]

aNew Update:

New Additions, Acans:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_3858.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_3859.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_3860.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_3861.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_3862.jpg

ORA's:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_3882.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_3883.jpg

Acan Collection (Moved recently, so most SPS are recovering)
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/klondike4001/IMG_3867.jpg

[fishcraze]

nice stuffs:)

[ballardjr2000]

very nice