140G Rimless Tank

[Francis]

I recently purchased a used tank from one of the members from ARC. It's a 140G tank with an offset overflow:

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It was weird setup so I decided to plug the holes and hired JJ from Zephyr to drill the side glass to create a peninsula type tank.

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[Francis]

The stand is made of 1" square tubing and I made a wooden riser to raise the tank about 5.5" higher.
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I also put a piece of acrylic for added seal protection.

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Test fit the ghost overflow

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[Francis]

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Water leak test

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[Francis]

I used old water from 120G every time I do water change. Also used new Hawaiian black live sand, live rocks that I have been storing in my sump and some that were curing in a holding tank in my garage.

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[Dean]

Nice Francis! I used the Hawaiian black in my tank also and love it! I won't use anything other than black sand again.

[Francis]

I used a combination of hard and flex PVC for my plumbing, glued and waited 2 days for the connections to dry up.

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Installed hanging kit and rail for my hydra52s

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Fill the tank with more dirty water. Lol

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[Francis]

Cycled about 3 weeks and parameters were good and stable. Combination of new live sand, live rocks, water from my old tank and microbacter helped the tank to stabilize.

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I used a temporary old school sump just to run the water through.

Created a cover for potential jumpers.

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[Francis]

Tank is finally at the stage where I feel comfortable to move a livestock in. So I purchased a naso tang at salty's where there was a 25% sale on tangs.

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Waited a day and a half, measured parameters then I decided to my lights to the new tank.

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Sump and plumbing was finalized.

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[Francis]

The move was done Sunday Nov 2nd. It was a back breaking 7 hr ordeal. Lol!

All livestock were moved successfully! No casualties.

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[Francis]

Thanks Dean! I always like the look of black sand. It makes the corals pops even more.


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[furam28]

This is an amazing build. Seen the tank in person (while it was still cycling) and its a great looking tank. I love the shallow reef look. I'm sure your tangs will love it too!

[Francis]

This is an amazing build. Seen the tank in person (while it was still cycling) and its a great looking tank. I love the shallow reef look. I'm sure your tangs will love it too!

Thanks! I like it being shallow too. Tangs are pretty happy.


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[aquasport24]

Looking good man, I always like peninsula style. What light did you have before in the old tank?

[Francis]

I used to have reefbreeders photon48 then I switched to hydra 52s.


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[furam28]

did you notice a big difference after making the switch? i ask because i am considering upgrading.

[Francis]

did you notice a big difference after making the switch? i ask because i am considering upgrading.

Do u mean on having a shallow tank as oppose to a deep tank. I haven't seen the difference just yet as it is too early to see the difference. I could imagine that the intensity of the light is much stronger for a shallow tank when compared to a deeper tank. But what I like is the shallow tank is easier to access and maintain.


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[furam28]

no. sorry. i meant from reefbreeders to hydra. i know hydras are of course much better, but how noticeable was the difference in growth.


Do u mean on having a shallow tank as oppose to a deep tank. I haven't seen the difference just yet as it is too early to see the difference. I could imagine that the intensity of the light is much stronger for a shallow tank when compared to a deeper tank. But what I like is the shallow tank is easier to access and maintain.


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[Francis]

I can't quantify it just yet as I have only been using the hydra52 for about 2 months. The reefbreeders did good in growing my corals, the only thing I didn't like is I can't separate and change intensity of the colors individually. With the hydra52 I can do that and it has better color mixtures IMO. Plus controllability is top notch with AI (iPhone, director) compared to the reef breeders remote control. Since the switch I noticed that my utter chaos grew faster and it's at the bottom of a 24" deep tank. However, light is just one aspect, so I'm not 100% certain it's the light that did the growth spurt.


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[slm222]

looks great. I regret not going with black sand on my tank. what are the dimensions of the tank?

[Francis]

looks great. I regret not going with black sand on my tank. what are the dimensions of the tank?

Thanks, it's 60"x30"x18".


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[Francis]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/09/42322ab128e704dc95928934bfb2bd27.jpg
Added 2 hydra in the middle for the win! Lol


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[Dean]

Beautiful!

[alton]

Looks nice

[Dkray944]

Looking good. I like the bubble tip.

[Francis]

Thanks guys!


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[Architank]

The stand is made of 1" square tubing and I made a wooden riser to raise the tank about 5.5" higher.
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This tank is amazing! Dimension are exactly what I would have if I had the room!

Do you have any concerns with the stand racking? I would think that having a stand that tall made of 1" tubing would require some sort of cross bracing.

-Paul

[Francis]

Thanks! The structure is pretty solid and the weight will not make it to move. The tubing's yield strength is enough to hold the weight of the tank.


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[Francis]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/17/6a0ec3cec6bed48c4d162260d02fdadd.jpg
Latest pic I took 2 nights ago.


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[Zack]

What rail system are you hanging your lights with?

Looks great, that nem looks nice and happy

[Francis]

I use the classic 5' rail from Aqua illumination, then I hang it with the EXT AI hanging kit. To make it work I bought .25" thick strip of aluminum, cut it to size and tapped a 10-32 unf thread on the aluminum piece to match the hanging kit thread. Works well, sturdy!


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[Zack]

Dang that's awesome!

[Francis]

Just did a WC so I took some top down pics

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[aquasport24]

WOW!!!!Can't even see the rocks.

[Dean]

Very healthy tank Francis! Congratulations on your success buddy.

[Francis]

Thanks guys!


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[Reefnub]

What % do you run your LEDs and how long? Tank looks great!


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[Francis]

My tank is 60" long and 30" wide. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/22/f44a6a4352bda33dc8149b0b910d2030.jpg


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[Reefnub]

Do you run all colors at 40% or am I reading that wrong. The reason I'm asking is I have 6-hydra52 above my 60x27x27 and I have Lps corals losing color at 50%. At the sand bed and I'm trying to find the happy medium.


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[Francis]

My color scheme intensity are as follows:
Royal Blue - 65%
Deep Blue - 50%
Cool White - 35%
Violet - 30%
Red - 30%
Green - 20%
UV - 15%

U have a deeper tank so u may need to increase intensity depending on how far ur light source is from the water column. Corals bleaching doesn't just mean that ur light is too strong, the corals may not also be getting the intensity it needs. So increase ur intensity very slowly. But just watch out as the hydra 52 packs a punch. Having 6 in a 60" tank is quite a bit, I guess you have SPS dominant tank? Good luck!


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[Reefnub]

Yes my tank is sps dominant and my lights are 6" off water. I may need to back down the whites a bit. Thanks for the input!


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[Francis]

You're welcome, and good luck! Post a pic of ur tank, I want to check it out.


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[Reefnub]

I'm still stocking my tank with sticks on rocks and have a lot of room for Lps and zoos on the sand. Lights just came on so I'll post a pic when their all the way on.


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[Reefnub]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/23/d6a2e2127ade155ab3996be0eb832d42.jpg
Best I can do with this phone and blue lights


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[Francis]

Nice! I like the aquascape


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[Reefnub]

Thank you! Here is with lights onhttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/23/b5d2175ea2cc0e302917fc2ac3966482.jpg
For some reason it's bluer than in person.
I'm going to try your setting and see how that looks compared to what I have now.


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[Reefnub]

Try my settings and see how you like it. I want your opinionhttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/23/1cadf952ac239e340c03ce6a99e41fe9.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/23/610389fa05ec70d670ef65248e611491.jpg
From the settings in the 1st pic but cut in half so 37 cw and 50 for the rest. Let me know what you think. Try just the hydra 52 by them selves and then with all your lights together. I would love your input on how your tank looks.


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[Francis]

I'll try it as soon as I get the chance. Thank you!


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[Reefnub]

Red and green should also be at 37, thanks and look forward to it.


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[Francis]

Red and green should also be at 37, thanks and look forward to it.


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It is somewhat bluer but it just gives more fluorescence to the corals. I mess around with using AWM and sold my director. After a month I switched back to director. Lol


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[Francis]

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New pics. Added a frag tank and Biopellet reactor to my setup 8 weeks ago.



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[Francis]

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Picked up some SPS from Rob.


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[Cammed_02]

Nice additions Francis. I'm sure they are going to great in your system.

[12_Egg_Omelette]

That tank is stunning. I want to come check this out when I move.


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[Francis]

Nice additions Francis. I'm sure they are going to great in your system.

Thanks, Robert


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[Francis]

That tank is stunning. I want to come check this out when I move.


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Sure thing!


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[Francis]

Took some pics of my SPS. I got home early enough for my whites to be still on. Lol!
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[quicksilverz]

Killer tank sir

[Francis]

Killer tank sir

Thank you.


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[quicksilverz]

Are thoes hydras on the tank?

[Francis]

Hydra52s


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[quicksilverz]

I have 1 hydra 52 in progress of replacing other 2 vegas with hydras

[Francis]

I upgraded a hydra to hydra52. I have one more to go.


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[Francis]

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Took some late night pics of the tank.


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[quicksilverz]

Dang man!

[Dkray944]

Looking good!! I wish my photography skills were as good as yours.

[quicksilverz]

Its the camera

[Davie118]

Well then, nice camera and tank :)

[Francis]

Thanks, those r iPhone pics with filter.
White balancing with a dslr will show more crisp photographs.


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[Reefnub]

Tank looks amazing! What kind of filter is that and where do you get them?


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[Troy Valentine]

That is a beautiful system! You've got some reefing skills!

[Francis]

It's a photo filter I bought from a reefer you can get them on Amazon and eBay as well.


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[Francis]

That is a beautiful system! You've got some reefing skills!

Thank you!


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[Francis]

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Moved most of my zoas in a shallow nano tank. So I can easily access them if I want to frag :)


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[quicksilverz]

I am so jealous of your zoa collection

[Davie118]

Oooo purdy colors! :)

~Greg

[Francis]

Thanks. All the zoas were grown from little frags.


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[Davie118]

How long have you been growing them?

~Greg

[Francis]

About a 16 months. I have trimmed them several times already.


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[Francis]

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[slm222]

which filter is it? gel filter? if so what color or do you have a link to what your referring to?

[Francis]

Its an orange gel filter. I got it from Sherita.


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[Francis]

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Removed some rocks to give more space for the fish. Added my last tang ~ chevron. Works out well. Don't call the tang police lol


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[Dkray944]

Looking good. I always go back and forth in the appropriate amount of rock. What I learned though is that the sps does best when's it not touched so it's kept me from messing with it too much.

[Francis]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/25/7e96b2ba5c10d03865e9dccf4530331e.jpg
New toy to play with!


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[alton]

Curious to see your thoughts on how well it works

[Dkray944]

Nice.... I got notification that mine shipped this week. I'm going to use the same pump on
my new tank build. Let me know if you learn any tricks setting it up.

[Francis]

Hooked up the pump and it's virtually silent. My skimmer which barely makes any sound (sicce pump) is now the loudest mechanical component in my sump. So quiet drive indeed is silent. The calibration is easy and the feed mode is an awesome feature. Pump is powerful as I only ran the max at around 50% @ head pressure of approx 5ft.
Form factor is nice and the pump is made of quality material. So far I'm pretty happy with this purchase and I'm glad I got the L1 as I don't have to push the pump harder. I'll get another ecotech battery backup to support this pump.
I'll try to borrow the sound meter at work to quantify how quiet this pump is.


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[alton]

Are you running it externally?

[Francis]

Running it in sump.


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[Justin]

Are you running the reeflink with this pump and your Vortech's. I think we discussed that Neptune does't plan to support the pump. Sucks because the main reason I would get it is to slow the return without shutting it off for feed modes. Really curious how it goes for you.

[Francis]

Are you running the reeflink with this pump and your Vortech's. I think we discussed that Neptune does't plan to support the pump. Sucks because the main reason I would get it is to slow the return without shutting it off for feed modes. Really curious how it goes for you.

I'm just running it for now through the driver. I'm still on the fence about buying a Reeflink but I might give in to getting one and get rid of my WXM. We'll see...


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[Justin]

I'm on the fence as well. The only reason and I mean the only reason I would get an L1 pump is for dialing down the return so that my food stays in the display longer. It really sucks that Ecotech and Neptune can't get along and come up with a way for the WXM to communicate to the pump. Getting a reeflink would allow the vortechs and return to talk but that is a lot of money to just get them talk and that is it. True you have redundancy of controllers but that is a big chunk for redundancy.

Sadly, because I am a huge of fan of both companies, I might drink the Kool-Aid just to say that when my MP40's go in feed mode, my return slows down to keep the food suspended in the water.

[12_Egg_Omelette]

I ended up buying a reef link for mine. Still waiting for my pump to arrive but with radions, mp40s and the Ecotech pump is was not even worth a second though to pick one up.


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[Francis]

Took some pics a couple of nights ago.
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[Troy Valentine]

Nice color! What camera are you using to take these pictures?

[Francis]

Nice color! What camera are you using to take these pictures?

Thanks! I use iPhone 6 with camera filter.


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[Francis]

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[Reefnub]

Beautiful! What LEDs are you using now and what are you settings? How high are the lights? And how deep below the water line do you have your sps?


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[Reefnub]

Also how many lights? Sorry for all the questions I just think I'm blasting my coral lol.


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[quicksilverz]

Whatever your doing its good

[Francis]

Beautiful! What LEDs are you using now and what are you settings? How high are the lights? And how deep below the water line do you have your sps?


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I use 4 hydra52 positioned approx 10" AWL. It runs at peak about 70%. I can pretty much put SPS even on my sand bed if I have too. But I achieve better coloration it being higher up. The tank is shallow being only 18".


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[Francis]

Also how many lights? Sorry for all the questions I just think I'm blasting my coral lol.


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I have 4 hydra52 over a 5' tank.


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[Francis]

Whatever your doing its good

So far it's going good.


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[Reefnub]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/25/861974bdd99e841eb20b46ab63a58c03.jpg so I showed you my tank back on 2/23/15 earlier this year so 7 almost 8 months later it looks like this. Do you think my growth is good or ok?http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/25/249fbbf638013d9d2b6e0b013ec88a41.jpg are you seeing more growth? Just curios


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[Francis]

Looks like ur having good growth. I notice that I have good growth as well. Some grow faster than others. My red planet, purple efflo, mystic blue tubbs, ATL acid rain acro, tricolor Valida, spongodes and reefready grapejuice are my fast growers.


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[Reefnub]

I would have to say you have a awesome collection of corals and sps.. I will probably add a few name brand sps if I can fit them lol. Your tank has so many different corals which makes your tank so beautiful. Thank you, you definitely have the touch!


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[Francis]

I would have to say you have a awesome collection of corals and sps.. I will probably add a few name brand sps if I can fit them lol. Your tank has so many different corals which makes your tank so beautiful. Thank you, you definitely have the touch!


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Thanks. I'm still addicted to all sorts of SPS and I'm afraid that with corals growing I can no longer add anymore. Lol


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[Dkray944]

Thanks. I'm still addicted to all sorts of SPS and I'm afraid that with corals growing I can no longer add anymore. Lol


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looks like it's time for a bigger tank ��

[Reefnub]

Thanks. I'm still addicted to all sorts of SPS and I'm afraid that with corals growing I can no longer add anymore. Lol


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Looks like it's time to frag some corals and sell them! I would buy some from you if you did.


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[Francis]

Looks like it's time to frag some corals and sell them! I would buy some from you if you did.


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I will post them soon. I'm open to trades as well. I will let u know.


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[Reefnub]

I will post them soon. I'm open to trades as well. I will let u know.


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Cool


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[Francis]

Got home early enough to snap some pics.
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[Zack]

Dude I heard your Nem split! How's the clone doing man?

[Francis]

It split into three. All are doing good. I'm just keeping my fingers cross for all of them to stay in their current location. Lol


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[Zack]

Dang man, that's insane. How big are the splits? I've never seen an anemone as big as the one in your tank.

[Francis]

2 small about 3-4" and the other is the big one about 6". I haven't seen all of them fully opened. Before it split it was about 15" diameter and covers a good area of my tank lol


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[Zack]

That's crazy. Glad to hear you didn't lose any my friend.

[Francis]

Thanks! It took 2 years before it split. I kept waiting for it but when it finally split I actually missed seeing that one big anemone. I guess I just need to grow it again. Lol


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[Zack]

Dang that's crazy, that thing was freaking FAT back when I saw that.

[Francis]

It actually grew bigger after u saw it before it split.


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[Justin]

Still crazy that it finally split. I thought you would have the only BTA that has never split in town.

[Francis]

Still crazy that it finally split. I thought you would have the only BTA that has never split in town.

I was hoping for it not to split but it was getting way too big for its own good lol


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[Francis]

Some pics I took the other day
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[Francis]

Updated my apex cabinet and reorganized.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/06/3c5746ceed919e772d47c6787599788c.jpg


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[Reefnub]

Wow that looks great! I wish I could make mine that tight. Tank looks great!

[Francis]

Wow that looks great! I wish I could make mine that tight. Tank looks great!

Thanks, organizing the wires was time consuming but it was well worth it in the end. Still need to hook up my leak sensors and AFS then I'll be done.


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[Frogman]

Updated my apex cabinet and reorganized.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/06/3c5746ceed919e772d47c6787599788c.jpg


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Wow. Maybe it's time I have you back over for a consultation. 😜


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[Francis]

Wow. Maybe it's time I have you back over for a consultation. 😜


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Lol! Anytime man!


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[rocketeer]

You've got some nice mature corals. How do you maintain Ca, Alk and Mag?

Jack

[Francis]

You've got some nice mature corals. How do you maintain Ca, Alk and Mag?

Jack

I use dosing pumps and BRS brand of Ca/Alk/Mg.


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[Francis]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/02/95681d5c6626fb8fbfeddfe989089e8c.jpg
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Top down pics I took last night.
Red planet colony one of my favorites!


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[Reefnub]

Looking good! Beautiful tank!

[Reefnub]

My color scheme intensity are as follows:
Royal Blue - 65%
Deep Blue - 50%
Cool White - 35%
Violet - 30%
Red - 30%
Green - 20%
UV - 15%

U have a deeper tank so u may need to increase intensity depending on how far ur light source is from the water column. Corals bleaching doesn't just mean that ur light is too strong, the corals may not also be getting the intensity it needs. So increase ur intensity very slowly. But just watch out as the hydra 52 packs a punch. Having 6 in a 60" tank is quite a bit, I guess you have SPS dominant tank? Good luck!


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Are you still at this lighting color scheme? And are your intensities the same as before? The sps colors are amazing and wondering if some of my colors on my lighting are too high and I'm over doing the uv. I'm now at 40% on all lights m, had to drop intensities because I was too high and now I have more color and a few of the browned out corals are getting color and starting to grow.

[Francis]

I bumped my lights a bit and I think it gave me slightly better coloration and growth.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/03/5aa475bc40848136dc137449fad4101d.jpg
That's my peak light schedule


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[Frogman]

Dude. We need to get together and talk lighting, bulb combo, controllers.


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[Reefnub]

I bumped my lights a bit and I think it gave me slightly better coloration and growth.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/03/5aa475bc40848136dc137449fad4101d.jpg
That's my peak light schedule


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Thanks, I changed mine to look more like yours and see if any color change. I've always had my uv at 45% or higher and don't know what difference it would make on color so I guess I'll find out. Thanks again.

[Reefnub]

I'll also add I'm at 200 to 220 par 8 to 12" off the sand bed. Thanks again!

[Francis]

Hopefully, it works out for you. I never measured my par but it will be interesting to find out what it is.


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[Francis]

Dude. We need to get together and talk lighting, bulb combo, controllers.


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We need to get together soon!


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[Reefnub]

The tank looks more natural now with your settings. I don't like a blue tank, now tank looks a lot better to me. Thanks again for you sharing.

[Francis]

The tank looks more natural now with your settings. I don't like a blue tank, now tank looks a lot better to me. Thanks again for you sharing.

You're welcome. I hope the settings work well for you.


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[slm222]

Looking good

[Francis]

Looking good

Thanks man!


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[celticstarb]

That is one of the nicest tanks I've ever seen - definitely a work of art! Great job! I hope ours will look as nice!

[Francis]

That is one of the nicest tanks I've ever seen - definitely a work of art! Great job! I hope ours will look as nice!

Thank you. I'm sure your tank will look as nice. How big is ur tank?


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[Francis]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160127/f9e67593a0328bd68a576b35a9df1db7.jpg
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Sold 2 of my nems and I'm left with 2 clones. Hopefully, they grow quick!


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[celticstarb]

Thank you. I'm sure your tank will look as nice. How big is ur tank?


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It's a 125. Right now, we are getting the last of the equipment together to start the build. I hope to drill it this weekend.

We also have a 58 gallon seahorse tank with various frags including red and purple monti caps, monti undata, 2 toadstools, a few red and blue mushrooms, a nice large open brain, and several kinds of zoas and palys.

[Francis]

Took more pics of with my 'white' light

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[Francis]

I added 2 Kessil A360W as an accent light and to add that amazing shimmer!
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[Francis]

Took some pics last night

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[FarmerTy]

Very nice tank! You got my good buddy Chris' old tank. It looks spectacular! Great job!

[Reefnub]

Looks awesome!!

[ap2honda]

Nice tank!

[Dean]

Hey Francis what is this one?

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160220/97ffbcaba9dfc8db3a44c867001dd2e9.jpg

[Francis]

Hey Francis what is this one?

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160220/97ffbcaba9dfc8db3a44c867001dd2e9.jpg

Sold to me as forest fire digitata


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[Francis]

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I love this trophy! Lol


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