LED Starphire Rimless 40g Frag Rack in Sump P13.

[Teeb]

Tonight starts my adventure back in the smaller side of things. Order was placed tonight. Everything should be here next week! Pics to come. Eddie at Cadlights has been great to work with so far, answered a ton of questions and worked with me on what all I wanted. I didn't get the light, I have different plans for that. :wink_smile: http://www.cadlights.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=41&products_id=175

[txg8gxp]

aww....come on, what a tease :) I can't wait to see the new setup, sounds like it will be really nice.

[FireWater]

Before I bought the Finnex I was seriously looking into a CAD tank. The 22g nano. I went with the Finnex because of the size advantage. I wish they had these options and tanks when I was looking last year because I would have got the one you bought. Very nice tank.

[RayAllen]

That is a nice setup for the price.

[Teeb]

It really is, I was looking at custom building a set up very similar to this and I was quoted a little over what I got the tank, stand, sump, skimmer, fuge light, return pump, light trees just for the tank. When I ran across this, I had to jump on it.

[Mr Cob]

What!? $599 for all that! That's an amazing price! Wow! beautiful setup as well.

[Teeb]

Came to about $1k shipped for everything. $599 gets you the Tank, sump, skimmer, return, fuge light, plumbing, fan. Still, it's a fantastic deal. I'll post detailed pics once everything comes in. I've seen pics on RC and the quality looks good.

[Mr Cob]

Can't wait! I'm excited for you....almost as if I'm getting it...lol

[cbianco]

...I didn't get the light, I have different plans for that. :wink_smile:...

Do tell!

Christopher :)

[Teeb]

Do tell!

Christopher :)


It'll come from here.

http://www.rapidled.com/servlet/StoreFront

[cbianco]

Can't wait to see. Document your light build!

Christopher :)

[Teeb]

I will, gonna need lots of help from Steven on this one.

[RayAllen]

Teeb are you going with the 24 or 36 DIY kit.

The last week or so ive been really reading about the LEDs on threads here and on RC and finally understand what everyone has been talking about.

[Teeb]

I don't care for the kits. I want to play around with the colors some and don't know if I just want RB and CW. I'm thinking about using the warm or neutral whites to help out with the red/orange spectrum that most LED's are lacking, or maybe a single red. I'll probably piece it together for now. I'm going to get heat sinks for 36, but plan on starting with 24 spread across 2 pendants to see if that will be enough. I just read through an LED build on RC and the guy was using RB/CW/Red and had 23 LED's over a 20g tank. It was bright and his SPS had great color. I really liked his setup and may try to go with something like that. I also want to see Steven or Patrick's setup with their AI's and see how I like the CB/CW/RB.

[Teeb]

Well....1 week later and still no tank. I don't think it has even shipped yet, not how I was hoping to start out.

[olaggie01]

I think the NW will really help out with the color in reds. That has been the biggest complaint that I've read. Did you buy the pre-drilled heatsink? Or are you going to paste the LEDs to the heatsink? I'm thinking about buying some heatsinks and drilling them to accomodate the LEDs, that way I can switch out any LEDs if necessary.

[StevenSeas]

if you drill your heatsink you will still want some sort of thermal conductor between the star and the heatsink. There will be micro air gaps because both surfaces are perfectly smooth so you dont get as good of heat transfer, though it is still fairly good.

[StevenSeas]

ooo and that tank looks nice, i like the clean look to it

[Teeb]

Here's the preliminary layout for the LED pendants.. Anyone with LED experience care to chime in. I'm getting the 18 led heatsink, but will be starting with only 12, so the 6 on the outer edge will not be used at this time. I plan on using 60 degree lenses.

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/davisfamily2009/586x9_18_ledlarge.jpg

[Teeb]

Oh and I heard from CADlights, tank will be here on Tues.

[txg8gxp]

what series emitters?

Here's the preliminary layout for the LED pendants.. Anyone with LED experience care to chime in. I'm getting the 18 led heatsink, but will be starting with only 12, so the 6 on the outer edge will not be used at this time. I plan on using 60 degree lenses.

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/davisfamily2009/586x9_18_ledlarge.jpg

[Teeb]

XP's

[txg8gxp]

Good deal, looks like your white to blue ratio is just about perfect.

[Teeb]

I am a little worried that there will be too much white. I liked the idea of 2/1 ratio of blue/white, so I was a little concerned about the 7/5.

[txg8gxp]

I'm unsure of the lumens output on the warm white's, so I'm not sure. What mah do you plan to run for the different colors?

[Teeb]

The warm white (3000 K) XLamp XP-G provides up to 114 lumens and 109 lumens per watt at 350 mA. Driven at 1.0 A, the XP-G warm-white produces up to 285 lumens at 84 lumens per watt, which is four times the light output than the highest available XLamp XR-E warm-white LED at equal efficacy.

The neutral-white (4000 K) XLamp XP-G provides up to 139 lumens and 132 lumens per watt at 350 mA. Driven at 1.5 A, the XP-G neutral-white produces up to 463 lumens, which is four times the light output of the XLamp XR-E cool-white LED at equal efficacy.


It looks like NW's are the way to go. I don't completely understand how you can control the amperage to the LED's, would this be adjustable within the driver? I've been meaning to ask you about that. I would imagine that driving them closer to the 1a would decrease life and increase heat, correct?

[StevenSeas]

It looks like NW's are the way to go. I don't completely understand how you can control the amperage to the LED's, would this be adjustable within the driver? I've been meaning to ask you about that. I would imagine that driving them closer to the 1a would decrease life and increase heat, correct?

The control over the amperage depends on what kind of driver you are using, some are constant current so you select what current you are going to be running when you buy it. these are typically 350ma 500ma 700ma and 1000ma. Others are adjustable or "dimmable" and are able to vary the amperage. This is through use of an EXTERNAL pot. Make sure it is external because some that say they have them are internal and thats not typically what your looking for because you cant adjust it at whim.

And yes driving them closer to 1a or 1000ma does decrease life some but really its more understanding that its due to the heat the builds up because it does increase heat the more ma you run through it. Also the output over 700ma to 1000ma is really not all that much but its there and kinda cool to be able to go all the way just make sure you can cool it.

[txg8gxp]

amperage always equals heat. Nothing to worry about though, the xp series can handle it no problem. The xp cool white's can be safely ran up to 1.5A. The higher amperage would only decrease life span if the emitter ran closer to there "thermal overload" range, as long as you have a way to dissipate the heat and keep them at a safe temp you will be fine. "How do you control the amperage?" This is done with different series drivers. 500mah, 700mah, 1000mah, etc. This could be done by running different amperage meanwells on different color emitters or by running dimmable drivers. Dimmable drivers would allow you to vary the input amperage, and this will also allow you to adjust the overall K rating if you keep the white and blue emitters on different drivers. To keep the setup simple, you don't have to have all emitters on dimmable drivers to adjust K rating but if you want to add a controller to dim all the emitter for dawn/dusk then they will all need to be ran with eln-60-48d. Just remember that the eln-60-48d's require a variable 1-10v input to control the dimming feature. This can be done with diy voltage regulators or by using the RK ALC module. FYI any voltage over 10v will damabe the dimming circuit, and anything below 1v will default to 100% output.

[txg8gxp]

This is true on XR series emitters, but not XP. XR's have a max input of 1A but XP's have a max input of 1.5A

Also the output over 700ma to 1000ma is really not all that much but its there and kinda cool to be able to go all the way just make sure you can cool it.

[StevenSeas]

This is true on XR series emitters, but not XP. XR's have a max input of 1A but XP's have a max input of 1.5A


good catch i forgot about the XP's having the increase imput max

[Teeb]

Tank arrived today! Just an initial impression:


Pros:

Tank - glass lines up perfectly, great silicone work, mitered edges, glass is very clear, trapezoid overflow is cool.
Sump - great dimensions for the tank, styro bottom is a nice touch, baffles all perfectly aligned, not tempered
Skimmer - build quality and fit is good, won't really know much more until it's plugged in
Return Pump - Sicce PSK-2500 is awesome. $100 return pump in a $1k package

Cons:
Stand - Wow, I don't even know where to begin, it's utter crap. I would expect better quality from walmart.
Plumbing - See pic below.....just no is all I can say

Some teaser pics:

Smooth, clean joints



http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/davisfamily2009/aquarium/CADlights%2040g%20Artisan/_DSC0206.jpg


Trap overflow is really nice, however I think I'll have a lid made for it.

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/davisfamily2009/aquarium/CADlights%2040g%20Artisan/_DSC0208.jpg


Sump is well built, it'll fit what I want in there perfectly.

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/davisfamily2009/aquarium/CADlights%2040g%20Artisan/_DSC0213.jpg


Lols, it looks like wood looking wrapping paper. Doors finally sitting flush. After having the stand for awhile, it's ok.

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/davisfamily2009/aquarium/CADlights%2040g%20Artisan/_DSC0214.jpg

:rofl: The plumbing is a total joke. It looks like it came from scraps. I will not be using any of the plumbing. The 6" tall durso cracks me up. Nothing like the sound of water falling 10" in your overflow. It doesn't really come with bulkheads, just 2 pieces of PVC that screw together with some rubber grommets. I was very surprised to see this.

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/davisfamily2009/aquarium/CADlights%2040g%20Artisan/_DSC0215-1.jpg

[cbianco]

Nice!

Can't wait to see more pics. Did you contact them regarding the stand? Are you sure you put it together correctly?

Christopher :)

[Teeb]

Well, the stand came with NO INSTRUCTIONS! The holes were at least predrilled so I couldn't have screwed anything up. I'm going to call Eddie tomorrow and see if we work something out. I'm sure he could send me a new door, but in all honesty, I don't want nor will use the stand. If I have to eat the $200, so be it, but it was wobbly with the empty tank on it. I'm **** sure not going to put triple the weight on it.

[Teeb]

A FTS with a possible aquascape.

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/davisfamily2009/aquarium/CADlights%2040g%20Artisan/_DSC0218.jpg

[FireWater]

'Scape looks good. Minimal is my new thing.

I am sorry to hear about the quality of the stand and plumbing. It will definitely sway my decision as to what I buy from them in the future. I am really eyeballing that 50g cube.

[Teeb]

I would definitely buy the setup again, it's a great deal, I'm overall very happy. You'll have to make your own judgment on the stand. A buddy of mine saw it and thought it wasn't bad. I'm still not impressed, however after tightening it down, it's solid enough. My biggest complaint is with the veneer. It looks nice from a distance, but up close it's so so. I sat on it tonight and for those that have met me, I'm not light. The tank will have to have the holes drilled out some to accommodate standard bulkheads. While it's not quite as plug and play as I would have hoped, I still think it's definitely worth the price. Everything minus the stand/plumbing is very well built.

[FireWater]

Good to know. I will have to come check it out soon. If you need some help with it let me know.

[ismvel]

Loving it Teeb. I am also downgrading (to a 25 gallon) and hopefully I can get it up and running before the end of the year. Building a stand for it now, already made the tank and am just waiting for a couple of bulkheads.

I really like the minimalistic approach you took as well. That is what I will be doing with my nano, well attempt to do :)

[Teeb]

Fittings are here! Now to get it plumbed up.

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/davisfamily2009/aquarium/CADlights%2040g%20Artisan/_DSC0250.jpg

[FireWater]

Update?

How did the bulk heads work out? I see new ones in the pic above. Did you have to redrill for them to fit?

Oh ya, pics too.

[Teeb]

Thats about all I have for the moment, I need to locate a 2" bit to drill out the overflow bulkhead. The rest of the plumbing and the reactor just got here today.

[FireWater]

So you are going to have to drill out the bulk heads then? I guess they use an uncommon size - forces you to use their cheapos?

[Teeb]

Yeah, the return hole is literally 3/4". I did get lucky enough that the overflow hole is just the right size for my return bulkhead.

[olaggie01]

Any updates on your LEDs? I have all the parts to build my array, just need to find some time to put it together n

[Mr Cob]

Great looking tank Teeb. THX for posting all the details on the purchase.

[Teeb]

Thanks Rob, still have a LONG ways to go before even getting water in it. Hopefully my experiences will let people interested in the tank know what and what not to get with it.

[Teeb]

Any updates on your LEDs? I have all the parts to build my array, just need to find some time to put it together n

I haven't even ordered the heatsinks yet. I'm still back and forth on what exactly I want with my lighting, so I'm just concentrating on getting the tank to hold water.

[Teeb]

Well, I finally have the correct bulkhead/holesaw combo so tank is getting drilled this weekend. Rock was puttied into place and the heater arrived today. Now just to find some sand and get it full of water.


On the downside, I'm very disappointed in Cadlights and their after sales support. I ordered my tank on Oct 20, it's Jan 4 today and I still do not have a complete stand nor does Eddie seem to care. I've emailed multiple time with pictures of what is going on and I keep getting blown off. I guess I just threw $200 down the hole on their stand and will have to run it without doors until I have one custom made. http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/mad.gif

[Teeb]

Small update: Big thanks to Ace for getting my tank drilled and the overflow cover made. I just need to track down 1 more hole saw and get the sump drilled.

[Teeb]

Another small update;

Thanks to Ace again for taking time out of his day to drill my sump. My kalkwasser reactor came in as well as the TLF biopellet screens. I should have everything I need to get water in it this weekend! I also received the correct hinges for my stand, so the doors finally fit. Both reactors fit perfectly where I need them to go.



http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/davisfamily2009/aquarium/CADlights%2040g%20Artisan/_DSC0097.jpg

[Europhyllia]

that will be nice to view from the top!

[Big_Pun]

very clean looking tank, I like how organize it is, and the rimless look.

[Teeb]

Sand came in and I was able to fit the plumbing. I need to get some PVC glue and get everything locked in and hopefully a test run next weekend. We're moving in a couple of months, so I'm not going to get it set up until we get settled in to the new place. It's finally getting closer after only 4 months.

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/davisfamily2009/aquarium/CADlights%2040g%20Artisan/_DSC0166.jpg

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/davisfamily2009/aquarium/CADlights%2040g%20Artisan/_DSC0164.jpg

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/davisfamily2009/aquarium/CADlights%2040g%20Artisan/_DSC0167.jpg

[Mr Cob]

man, you don't mess around brother! That's insanely HOT! Cannot wait to see this one up and running.

[Teeb]

Another small update (hopefully a large one coming soon)...the final sump layout. I'm going to be running the kalkwasser reactor externally so it can be cleaned easier. I got my probe holder and really cool sump inlet that should help with noise, thanks www.wetacrylic.com (http://www.wetacrylic.com).


http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/davisfamily2009/aquarium/CADlights%2040g%20Artisan/_DSC0170.jpg

Here's a better pic of the overflow. He has one running in his tank and it's very quiet and should really control salt creep. Anyone that needs a small quiet sump inlet should look into these.

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/davisfamily2009/aquarium/CADlights%2040g%20Artisan/_DSC0171.jpg


Water, sand and rock coming next weekend....FINALLY!

[Teeb]

Well, 5 months after ordering the tank, it finally has water in it. Plumbing was completed and currently running a FW test. The video sucks, it's a cell phone vid. It sounds like you're at the base of a water fall, but in person, it's really quiet. Just need a little more RODI and hopefully have SW/sand/rock in it this week. Now, I just need to plan out all my wiring so it stays hidden.

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/davisfamily2009/th_VIDEO0002.jpg (http://s730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/davisfamily2009/?action=view&current=VIDEO0002.mp4)

[clone]

Bout time dude, ima try and run up there tomorrow, I got something of yours.

[nrkolas]

Wow very sweet Lookin tank

[Teeb]

Thanks, give me a call Kevin, I'm going to be back and before between both houses. Well more delays on this tank. I ordered my MP10 and had it shipped to my old address. I guess since I had already forwarded my mailing address, they bounced the package back as undeliverable. So now, I have to wait for it to be returned to the sender and pay shipping again to get it here. I love USPS right now.

[Mr Cob]

looks amazing....everything. I'd be staring at it all the time.

[clone]

Man problem after problem, you should just give it to me.

[Teeb]

I'm about ready to drag out to the back yard and shoot it.

[txav8r]

Looks great Steve! That bubble tower looks like it fits perfect.

[ErikH]

SICK.

[Teeb]

Got the lights mounted last night, just in time to run across these.

http://www.kessil.com/products/a150_led_aquarium_light.php


Decisions....decisions.

[cbianco]

Got the lights mounted last night, just in time to run across these.

http://www.kessil.com/products/a150_led_aquarium_light.php


Decisions....decisions.

Interesting looking light.

At the risk of you telling me to go "google," myself, have you found any good research on this light besides the manufacturers?

Christopher :)

[Teeb]

I've been looking into them and it looks like they've been producing lights for hydroponics use for awhile. The only reviews I've found are from people using them to grow pot. They seem to be happy, although that may be due to other reasons. They manufacture their own leds, so short of swapping out color temps, they seem to know what they're doing. I'm pretty those plus these.....

http://reefkoi.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=20&products_id=1065

.....are going to be my next lighting setup. I just spent my monthly budget on a NFA trust, so I'll be using the MH for a couple of months. I really like the new Sunbrite Slimlines as well.

[Teeb]

Woohoo! Vortech showed up today. Was a nice unexpected birthday present.

[Teeb]

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/davisfamily2009/th_VIDEO0008.jpg (http://s730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/davisfamily2009/?action=view&current=VIDEO0008.mp4)

New crappy video, this time with more Vortech.

[Drift Monkey]

Sweet looking setup!

[Regric25]

Put some saltwater, sand and rock in it already! Geez man! Get that baby cycling! Looks goos Steve. Glad your Vortech finally came in.

[Teeb]

Well sand and rock are in, but I chipped the front of the tank today.:bareteeth::bareteeth::bareteeth:


http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/davisfamily2009/_DSC0178.jpg

[Teeb]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHH



I HATE THIS TANK!!!!!!!!!!!!

[FireWater]

Dang Bro. What now? Besides the bulkhead, cheap cabinet, not getting timely customer service, and the self inflicted chip?

[clone]

the sump cracked on him so he took it out to the backyard and shot it.

[FireWater]

That sucks.

[Teeb]

Was gratifying.....

[FireWater]

I'm sure it was gratifying. I had heard nothing but good things about the Cadlights too. It is kind of like my Finnex - I think I am the only one who bought the worst one they ever built. I feel your pain.

[Teeb]

My only gripe about them was the stand and the way they handled it. Everything else was my fault. I was moving the tank onto the stand and I accidentally bumped up against the return plumbing and cracked the side of the sump. It was then destoyed by my .22 MP5.

[Teeb]

New tank/sump should ship out on Monday. Just when I had enough money for my lights. Back to square one.

[ErikH]

Keep your head up, there is a light at the end of the tunnel, it's just actinic. :)

[Teeb]

Well, I got tired of screwing around with this so I'm ordering everything I need to complete this. Just picked up a Ecoxotic Panorama and Hydor Evo Pico for the frag tank in the sump, waiting on the Sunbrite Slimline S to be released and a pair of those will reside over the tank controlled by an ALC. Just need an ATO reservior made and the new tanks to come in and I will finally have a freaking real tank again.

[cbianco]

Bump for update!

Pics?

Christopher :)

[Teeb]

Waiting for tank/sump to get here.

[Teeb]

Tank/sump arrived today. They look.....well...just like the first ones. :mad:

[cbianco]

Tank/sump arrived today. They look.....well...just like the first ones. :mad:

No bumping or chipping it this time!

I look forward to part 2 of this awesome build.

Christopher :)

[Teeb]

I'm not even taking it out of the box until it's ready to go. and it's not coming close to the rock walls. Now if someone would start carrying the Sunbright Slimline fixtures, this would move a whole lot faster.

[Scream311]

Second go around is always the Best ! haha you have got to be goin insane waiting to put just a ML of Water in that dang thing Steve

[clone]

hey dude HURRY up the #1 key to this hobby is to RUSH!!!
dont tell anyone I gave you that advice

[Teeb]

lol....salt water is mixing, just updated the RKL, doing freshwater test shortly. Had to replumb some things and wait for them to dry.

[Teeb]

Well, after 7 months, the cycle has begun.

[Teeb]

Updated pic..still really cloudy, but seems to be getting a little clearer every day. I just put some filter pad in today to help clear some of it up. Temporary T5's on it for light right now, LED's should be here next week. I'm really impressed with the MP10, so much better than the Koralia's. The pics shows the wave it makes, a little over 1/2" right now. Hopefully the cycle will be done shortly.

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/davisfamily2009/aquarium/CADlights%2040g%20Artisan/_DSC0313.jpg

[BSJF]

Beautiful tank, can't wait to see it populate.

[Regric25]

Post a pic of those LED dude!

[Teeb]

LED's came in today! I'll get some pics once I get them set up and figure out how to adjust the color.

[Teeb]

LED's are in, ignore the tank being filthy. I had a little to much kalk in the reactor and it dumped to much in, creating a film on most of the glass.

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/davisfamily2009/aquarium/CADlights%2040g%20Artisan/DSC_0322.jpg

[txg8gxp]

It looks great, I love the fixtures. Welcome to the wonderful world of LEDs

[Texreefer]

Very nice!!!

[Teeb]

Here's a few more pics.


I picked up this little ottoman cheap and it houses all of my electrical spaghetti. It keeps it out of sight and up off the floor if anything happens. I do have the SL1 mounted behind the stand to help keep the wire runs down. I need to get everything cleaned up and mount the vortech driver, just havent messed with it yet. I'm also debating mounting the RKL head unit in there, but I like being able to see everything from in the stand. I ordered a fan kit for the cabinet, with the doors closed, my temps were still at 80 and I designed for this to be as low heat as possible. With the doors open, it'll get down to 76-77 with no problem.

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/davisfamily2009/aquarium/CADlights%2040g%20Artisan/_DSC0362.jpg


Skimmer seems to be working great. It put out a TON of microbubbles for the first couple of days, but other that, I'm really happy with it.


http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/davisfamily2009/aquarium/CADlights%2040g%20Artisan/_DSC0365.jpg

My first few corals went in. A couple of Magician and a Monster Lips Paly, the blue LED's really help with color.


http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/davisfamily2009/aquarium/CADlights%2040g%20Artisan/_DSC0352.jpg


Full tank shot, diatoms getting a little heavier.

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/davisfamily2009/aquarium/CADlights%2040g%20Artisan/_DSC0366.jpg

[hobogato]

that looks awesome steve!

[Teeb]

Thanks Ace, couldn't have done it without your help. I still have that bag of macro in my sump. I'll be in your area on Friday and will drop it off.

[cbianco]

I can't believe I missed this.

Two words, SWEET dude!

Are you worried about the electronics in the ottoman overheating?

Christopher

[txav8r]

Looking good steve!

[BSJF]

Sweet lights.

[adolph_09]

Dang man...... that's a nice setup
I wish my 40 look that nice haha

[Teeb]

Thanks all. The ottoman doesn't get very warm. I'm also in there screwing around all the time. If it does start to heat up, I'll rig a small fan in there.


Small update...

I was getting some waterfall noise from the overflow, so I decided to use a little sponge to help stop it. A couple of dabs of superglue holds it in place and can be pulled off with little effort. I plan on changing them when I do water changes.

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/davisfamily2009/aquarium/CADlights%2040g%20Artisan/_DSC0001.jpg

I added this little guy to keep the clown and Yasha company.

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/davisfamily2009/aquarium/CADlights%2040g%20Artisan/DSC_0013.jpg

And a FTS...

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/davisfamily2009/aquarium/CADlights%2040g%20Artisan/DSC_0037.jpg


The anodizing on the fixtues has worn off pretty bad, I need to have the front bracket cut above the water line and use a little black silicone to coat it. That should prevent any other problems.

[Teeb]

A few more pics.


The Yasha has finally become comfortable enough to stay out for most of the day.

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/davisfamily2009/aquarium/CADlights%2040g%20Artisan/Yasha.jpg


The orange acans have colored up well.

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/davisfamily2009/aquarium/CADlights%2040g%20Artisan/orangeacan.jpg


It's hard to tell from the pic, but the Magicians have sprouted another head.

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/davisfamily2009/aquarium/CADlights%2040g%20Artisan/mag.jpg


Cyphestrea is growing and coloring up as well.

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/davisfamily2009/aquarium/CADlights%2040g%20Artisan/cyphestrea.jpg

[Mr Cob]

toooooo sweet! Crazy nice job.

[Teeb]

New pics since my recent acquisition.

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/davisfamily2009/aquarium/CADlights%2040g%20Artisan/_DSC0048.jpg

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/davisfamily2009/aquarium/CADlights%2040g%20Artisan/_DSC0023.jpg

[Regric25]

NICE FTS MAN

[LuckySingh]

Nice chalice collection...... Whats the red one called


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[Regric25]

The big bright red one in the middle is actually a Tyree war coral I thought it was a chalice when I forst saw it froma distance. Freaking BIG colony. Im not sure what the red one one the upper left one is though. Its really cool though!

[neogenix]

Pretty tank dude!

[CoryDude]

NICE FTS MAN

Completely agree. Jaw droppingly nice Teeb!

[Teeb]

Thanks guys, the red one on the top left structure is a Bazooka Joe.

[Teeb]

Something cool coming in the next few days.:ph34r:

[clone]

i would like to nominate this dude for TOTM.. Not only is this guys tank super clean its inspireing, and this man is who keeps me intrested in the hobby.

[Teeb]

Awww...thanks Kev.:blushing:

[Teeb]

My new sump light.

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/davisfamily2009/aquarium/CADlights%2040g%20Artisan/_DSC0171-1.jpg

[Teeb]

Took some PAR readings off my Slimlines. I may try going to the 60 degree lenses, not getting quite the punch I though I would off of them.


http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/davisfamily2009/aquarium/CADlights%2040g%20Artisan/_DSC0168.jpg

[clone]

Ima pirate your coral. GIVE IT TO ME

[Teeb]

Added an AI Nano Sol to the center sump section along with a small frag rack. I'm picking up a Koralia Nano for it tomorrow. This should help clear out the display, it will be nice to see the sand bed again.

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/davisfamily2009/aquarium/CADlights%2040g%20Artisan/_DSC0193.jpg

[Teeb]

My nem split today! I've never had one do it before. I just happend to walk by while it was splitting. Pic's a little dark. Anyone want to buy an RBTA?

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww304/davisfamily2009/_DSC0261.jpg

[Regric25]

****! I just bought one too!!!

[Teeb]

Looks like this tank is coming to an end. Off to new slightly bigger things.

[Zack]

Any hints man? The tanks was beautiful.

[Teeb]

Solana XL67....All I'm saying for the moment.

[Zack]

And what's happening to all your livestock?

[Regric25]

He is putting it into the Solana XL67. :)

[Zack]

Nice! :)

[Teeb]

Hopefully, kind of dreading moving the tanks.

[Teeb]

Tank was torn down today and off to it's new home in Austin.

[Teeb]

Moved on up:

http://www.maast.org/showthread.php?69173-Solana-XL67-(Re)build&p=847170#post847170

[reefreak]

hey teeb would you happen to be getting rid of one of those nems?

[Teeb]

Sorry, I sold one and the other is still tiny.