Bionic Reef

[Texreefer]

I was able to keep my sump running and so I will be able to get up and running quickly once the tank fills with water. should be full by tomorrow night.
Since the Display was torn down, all the plumbing was redone to gain easier access to the sump. you can see that i moved both the return lines and the drain lines up and out or the way.
Before:
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o258/itili/004.jpg
After:
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o258/itili/DSC01907.jpg
I am also( partly out of necessity) going with a very minimalistic look in the tank. there will be a BIG rock in the middle with two small islands on either side. pics to come when display is set beck up

[ErikH]

Can't wait to see the scape. I had mentioned in that other thread how I liked the "vast" look.

[cbianco]

Looking good Mike. Let's see what's up top now!

Christopher

[Jeff]

I like how your tank is going.

[uriah]

how long those mangroves growing?

[Texreefer]

I have had them for about three months, grew from seeds

[Gseclipse02]

I have had them for about three months, grew from seeds


the ones from the clams direct meeting ??



When your ready I have a frag for you its no PPE but its a start i guess lol

[Texreefer]

the ones from the clams direct meeting ??



When your ready I have a frag for you its no PPE but its a start i guess lol

They were the ones from Solid.
I will tank what I can get. tank is gonna look pretty bare for a while

[Texreefer]

Update. According to my calculations I have about 56 hours before the tank is full since I'm filling it with my RO line,, this puts it full at around 5am monday morning. I am off monday so it looks like I will be up and running again on Monday.

Edit: before anyone starts crunching numbers that dont' add up. I have old filters that are clogging up the unit. I don't have the cash for new filters right now so i'm going with what I got!

[ErikH]

Phosban the tar out of it! My PPES are doing better so Ill have some for you.

[Texreefer]

Some Pics today Since the sun was out. I'm not going to narrate except for one pic so sit back and enjoy.
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o258/itili/DSC01966.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o258/itili/DSC01977.jpg

Notice the shadow line on the sand where the sun doesn't hit. thats with all other lights on!!!
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o258/itili/DSC01968.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o258/itili/DSC01972.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o258/itili/DSC01969.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o258/itili/DSC01970.jpg

[Gilbert]

nice as always, where you finally using a tripod because the pics came out great.

[Texreefer]

were you finally using a tripod because the pics came out great.

Tripod = 5' - 2"x4":bigsmile:

[gjuarez]

Any full tank shots?

[Texreefer]

This is not a very good one,
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o258/itili/DSC01963.jpg

[Bill S]

Mike, it's really looking good - better than mine!

[blindside]

;) nice

[Texreefer]

so after months of trying to get the right lighting coverage over my tank, I think I have finally found the solution. A little creative engineering and....
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o258/itili/DSC02003.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o258/itili/DSC02005.jpg

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o258/itili/DSC02004.jpg

[Texreefer]

some new pics today,, These are from sunrise to full sun
This one is at 9 am with no lights just sun tube:
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o258/itili/DSC02006.jpg

this one is with just actinics on:
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o258/itili/DSC02008.jpg

More to come

[Texreefer]

Next one is an Ace pic with all the lights on:
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o258/itili/tank5_5_09/DSC04463.jpg
One more to come when sun hits full on

[BigKGlen]

I saw the new setup last Thursday...the new lighting setup was fantastically impressive, full access to the whole tank! The mix of natural sunlight and T5 lighting put out the most colorfully serene view ever seen!
GREAT job Mike!

[Texreefer]

Thanks Kevin

[Texreefer]

And finally full sun hitting the Mag:
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o258/itili/DSC02009.jpg

[Texreefer]

A couple of comparison pics
first set up with my camera; the left island:
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o258/itili/DSC01919.jpg
3.5 Mos. Aces camera
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o258/itili/tank5_5_09/DSC04466.jpg
right island same thing. then
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o258/itili/DSC01920.jpg
now
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o258/itili/tank5_5_09/DSC04467.jpg
FTS 3 months ago
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o258/itili/DSC01911.jpg
FTS now
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o258/itili/tank5_5_09/DSC04463.jpg

[ballardjr2000]

WOW VERY NICE

[hobogato]

it really doesnt look as good as those pictures, i photoshopped in a bunch of those corals :p :lauging:

[Texreefer]

it really doesnt look as good as those pictures, i photoshopped in a bunch of those corals :p :lauging:
didn't you mean to post this in your 240 reef thread:applause::wink_smile:

[clone]

man that looks super nice!!!!
come back for the win..
FTW

[JeffCo]

Tank is looking great!

[hobogato]

didn't you mean to post this in your 240 reef thread:applause::wink_smile:

no need, everyone knows the things in my tank are a figment of my imagination :)

your tank is really starting to look good again!

[Mr Cob]

Looks great Mike!

[Texreefer]

I like doing comparisons, Thanks Ace for all the great stuff! I call this
"Life on the Reef!"
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o258/itili/IMG_0110.jpg

Same basic shot with NO Sun
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o258/itili/IMG_0111.jpg
And the before shot that we have seen many times
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o258/itili/DSC01911.jpg

[cpreefguy]

Looks great Mike! Photos are much improved as well :)

[aggman]

man that looks cool. not overpacked with rock and corals. it looks so natural.

~alex