rigleautomotive's Tank Pics Thread - Page 48

reefslugs · 07/13/2013, 08:26 AM

Dan im trying to mock your system. I bought two lumatek ballast and two radium 250's. Also running two t5 actenics. The light seems so dim. Is this right?

rigleautomotive · 07/13/2013, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by reefslugs

Dan im trying to mock your system. I bought two lumatek ballast and two radium 250's. Also running two t5 actenics. The light seems so dim. Is this right?

Your perception of the intensity is not something I can say is right or wrong. Lighting is a very personal preference part of reef keeping so opinions are just that, opinions

I have never heard anyone say my lighting seems dim when viewed in person . I have however had them say it is very bright many times, and most are surprised I am running Radiums as the aquarium appears very white with just a hint of blue. This is with 3 lumenarc reflectors and 3 lamps on a 6 foot tank. This is the minimum I would recommend for a 6 foot tank trying to grow acroporas and other reef crest corals. I am running ARO ballasts on the DT but have the same results with a Galaxy adjustable ballast on other systems running in the HQI setting.

Oldude · 07/13/2013, 01:12 PM

Always inspirational Dan!!

KEEPonREEFING · 07/13/2013, 01:15 PM

Beautiful tank!!

rigleautomotive · 07/13/2013, 05:38 PM

M007 · 07/13/2013, 06:38 PM

Great shot, looks like Mr. Bill is finished this time.....

rc1626 · 07/13/2013, 10:06 PM

Hi Dan,
Amazing tank. I bought some corals from you a while back. Great stuff! Sorry if you answered this question already along the way but I was wondering what you run your Alk, Ca, and Mg levels at?

Equipment.......$$$$$
Livestock..........$$$$$
Time & Effort......Countless Hrs.
Having a tank look like that

...........Priceless!!!!!!

Nicely Done!

rigleautomotive · 07/17/2013, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by M007

Great shot, looks like Mr. Bill is finished this time.....

yea, lol . His a$$ is grass. Or broccoli I should say

Quote:

Originally Posted by rc1626

Hi Dan,
Amazing tank. I bought some corals from you a while back. Great stuff! Sorry if you answered this question already along the way but I was wondering what you run your Alk, Ca, and Mg levels at?

Equipment.......$$$$$
Livestock..........$$$$$
Time & Effort......Countless Hrs.
Having a tank look like that

...........Priceless!!!!!!

Nicely Done!

Thanks.

Alk from 7.8 to 8.8 dkh,
Cal 420 to 450 ppm,
Mg 1350 to 1450

rigleautomotive · 07/17/2013, 07:54 PM

Air dry

tfp · 07/17/2013, 08:48 PM

awesome pics dan! tank looks amazing!

latinreefer · 07/17/2013, 10:03 PM

Dan

Your tank is so motivating and thanks for the help and suggestions you give to RC. I didnt notice but what ballast are you using to run your 250 Radiums?

Thanks

latinreefer · 07/17/2013, 10:08 PM

Sorry, just noticed you are running ARO. Thanks for everything and keep up the great work and dedications to the hobby!

rc1626 · 07/18/2013, 10:54 PM

Thanks for the reply!
Gorgeous Tank!

SneekaPeek · 07/19/2013, 07:04 PM

when you say "Air Dry" in the last photo, is it exposed to air? and do you consider it beneficial for acroporas to be exposed to air for x amount of time? I find it very interesting your photo and the thought. Maybe when they excrete mucus, it helps flush out waste product? As always, thank you for the pictures.

rigleautomotive · 07/19/2013, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by rc1626

Thanks for the reply!
Gorgeous Tank!

No problem. You're welcome

Quote:

Originally Posted by SneekaPeek

when you say "Air Dry" in the last photo, is it exposed to air? and do you consider it beneficial for acroporas to be exposed to air for x amount of time? I find it very interesting your photo and the thought. Maybe when they excrete mucus, it helps flush out waste product? As always, thank you for the pictures.

Yes, They are exposed for 3 to 5 minutes when I do water changes. I could remove the sump water and not expose the reef crest acroporas but I believe it does not harm them and may tend to help them grow in a more normal formation and shape. Sensing the surface is near and possibly tabling out more in a more natural shape. Most of my acropora colonies at the top of the reef pillars table as opposed to growing up .

tdb320reef · 07/19/2013, 09:06 PM

Are you still 100% KALK?

I ended removing all of my glass tops and glass on sump and my alk has been stable at 8.5 via kalk stirrer since. Have my Ca Rector at the slowest drip and considering shutting it down.

SneekaPeek · 07/19/2013, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rigleautomotive

Yes, They are exposed for 3 to 5 minutes when I do water changes. I could remove the sump water and not expose the reef crest acroporas but I believe it does not harm them and may tend to help them grow in a more normal formation and shape. Sensing the surface is near and possibly tabling out more in a more natural shape. Most of my acropora colonies at the top of the reef pillars table as opposed to growing up .

That's very cool. once my redo grows out I might have to try that out. I find it very fascinating that you can control that with no harmful effects. any more pictures...pic it or it didn't happen

rigleautomotive · 07/20/2013, 06:10 AM

rigleautomotive · 07/20/2013, 06:14 AM

biggles · 07/20/2013, 06:28 AM

First off i have no idea how i haven't commented on your reef journal until now mate, simply stunning in all aspects that most of us strive for

Second, that feeder clip looks like a small yellow space man feeding the fish from his nether regions - it's just wrong tbh lol........
Lastly, those out of water shots are truly beautiful mate

So do you really think that the continual exposure or 'low tide' is in some way telegraphing a signal to the corals that the surface is near and horizontal growth or tabling becomes more common. I find the idea very plausible btw so thanks for bringing up that aspect of your coral husbandry - i love learning these little 'secrets' occasionally and never require actual science before i run with it lol

psteeleb · 07/22/2013, 09:53 PM

still looking great Dan

glaukos · 07/23/2013, 05:27 AM

amazing!i just love your tank!

rigleautomotive · 07/23/2013, 08:23 AM

Thank you

Sps Dream · 07/23/2013, 08:37 AM

Well done.

leveldrummer · 07/23/2013, 12:11 PM

amazing tank. Im gonna sit down and dig through this tonight, to many pictures and pages for one short visit.

07/13/2013, 08:26 AM	#1176
reefslugs Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: St.Charles, Mo. Posts: 1,647	Dan im trying to mock your system. I bought two lumatek ballast and two radium 250's. Also running two t5 actenics. The light seems so dim. Is this right? __________________ Darrell Current Tank Info: Oceanic 200g mixed reef, 65g sump/fugium, 4 Viporspectra LED's, Tunze 2105 x 2 with controller, Simplicity return pump & skimmer, Octopus calcium reactor, lots of love.

07/13/2013, 01:12 PM	#1178
Oldude Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 4,479	Always inspirational Dan!! __________________ ______________________ Greg ~ June 2015 TOTM ~ ~ April 2010 TOTM ~

07/13/2013, 01:15 PM	#1179
KEEPonREEFING Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SWFL Posts: 89	Beautiful tank!! __________________ NOTHING GOOD HAPPENS FAST... Current Tank Info: Sps reefer 170

07/13/2013, 05:38 PM	#1180
rigleautomotive Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northeast Pennsylvania Posts: 3,705	__________________ Dan Rigle President, * Reef Conservation Society TOTM December 2010 Coral Magazine Sept/Oct 2012 Current Tank Info: 180 gal SPS dominated display, 3 X 250 watt Radiums , lumenarc III minis , with VHO actinics, ETS downdraft skimmers, closed loops and 2 Tunze 6105 & 7095 controller,DIY calcium reactors DIY custom built sumps,since 1992

07/13/2013, 06:38 PM	#1181
M007 Acro Whore Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,631	Great shot, looks like Mr. Bill is finished this time..... __________________ Mixed reef emphasis on SPS. Tangs, Triggers, Bartlets, CBB, Goldflake Angel, and a Pigmy or two. Current Tank Info: 250G SPS Mixed Reef. ATLAS 84x28x24. SuperMarin 250. Cebu Sun 3 x 250WMH Radiums 4 x 80W T5. Profilux 3 w/GHL dosing CA-ALK-MG. Moved by Tunze and Vertex. Reef Octopus 5K return.

07/13/2013, 10:06 PM	#1182
rc1626 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Long Island Posts: 451	Hi Dan, Amazing tank. I bought some corals from you a while back. Great stuff! Sorry if you answered this question already along the way but I was wondering what you run your Alk, Ca, and Mg levels at? Equipment.......$$$$$ Livestock..........$$$$$ Time & Effort......Countless Hrs. Having a tank look like that...........Priceless!!!!!! Nicely Done!

07/17/2013, 07:54 PM	#1184
rigleautomotive Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northeast Pennsylvania Posts: 3,705	Air dry __________________ Dan Rigle President, * Reef Conservation Society TOTM December 2010 Coral Magazine Sept/Oct 2012 Current Tank Info: 180 gal SPS dominated display, 3 X 250 watt Radiums , lumenarc III minis , with VHO actinics, ETS downdraft skimmers, closed loops and 2 Tunze 6105 & 7095 controller,DIY calcium reactors DIY custom built sumps,since 1992

07/17/2013, 08:48 PM	#1185
tfp Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 3,225	awesome pics dan! tank looks amazing! __________________ Go with what works for you. Current Tank Info: Envisions 400g (96x32x30) online January 2012. 4-72" VHOs,7-OceanRevive T247,Aquamaxx Cone 6 Skimmer, Aquamaxx S3 CR,Aquariumplants CO2 regulator, Jebao SOW20's, 80w Emperor UV, tang dominated with anthias and longspine cards

07/17/2013, 10:03 PM	#1186
latinreefer Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Woodridge, IL Posts: 588	Dan Your tank is so motivating and thanks for the help and suggestions you give to RC. I didnt notice but what ballast are you using to run your 250 Radiums? Thanks __________________ 150 gal Marineland DD SPS Tank, 8 Bulb ATI Hybrid, 30 gal sump, Geo calcium reactor w/Aquarium Plant Regulator, Skimz DC Skimmer, DC speedway Return Pump, Litermeter III for Top Off, 2 MP40's, 1 MP60

07/17/2013, 10:08 PM	#1187
latinreefer Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Woodridge, IL Posts: 588	Sorry, just noticed you are running ARO. Thanks for everything and keep up the great work and dedications to the hobby! __________________ 150 gal Marineland DD SPS Tank, 8 Bulb ATI Hybrid, 30 gal sump, Geo calcium reactor w/Aquarium Plant Regulator, Skimz DC Skimmer, DC speedway Return Pump, Litermeter III for Top Off, 2 MP40's, 1 MP60

07/18/2013, 10:54 PM	#1188
rc1626 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Long Island Posts: 451	Thanks for the reply! Gorgeous Tank!

07/19/2013, 07:04 PM	#1189
SneekaPeek Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 280	when you say "Air Dry" in the last photo, is it exposed to air? and do you consider it beneficial for acroporas to be exposed to air for x amount of time? I find it very interesting your photo and the thought. Maybe when they excrete mucus, it helps flush out waste product? As always, thank you for the pictures.

07/19/2013, 09:06 PM	#1191
tdb320reef Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chesterfield, MI Posts: 1,209	Kalk Are you still 100% KALK? I ended removing all of my glass tops and glass on sump and my alk has been stable at 8.5 via kalk stirrer since. Have my Ca Rector at the slowest drip and considering shutting it down.

07/20/2013, 06:10 AM	#1193
rigleautomotive Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northeast Pennsylvania Posts: 3,705	__________________ Dan Rigle President, * Reef Conservation Society TOTM December 2010 Coral Magazine Sept/Oct 2012 Current Tank Info: 180 gal SPS dominated display, 3 X 250 watt Radiums , lumenarc III minis , with VHO actinics, ETS downdraft skimmers, closed loops and 2 Tunze 6105 & 7095 controller,DIY calcium reactors DIY custom built sumps,since 1992

07/20/2013, 06:14 AM	#1194
rigleautomotive Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northeast Pennsylvania Posts: 3,705	__________________ Dan Rigle President, * Reef Conservation Society TOTM December 2010 Coral Magazine Sept/Oct 2012 Current Tank Info: 180 gal SPS dominated display, 3 X 250 watt Radiums , lumenarc III minis , with VHO actinics, ETS downdraft skimmers, closed loops and 2 Tunze 6105 & 7095 controller,DIY calcium reactors DIY custom built sumps,since 1992

07/20/2013, 06:28 AM	#1195
biggles Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 3,907	First off i have no idea how i haven't commented on your reef journal until now mate, simply stunning in all aspects that most of us strive for Second, that feeder clip looks like a small yellow space man feeding the fish from his nether regions - it's just wrong tbh lol........ Lastly, those out of water shots are truly beautiful mate So do you really think that the continual exposure or 'low tide' is in some way telegraphing a signal to the corals that the surface is near and horizontal growth or tabling becomes more common. I find the idea very plausible btw so thanks for bringing up that aspect of your coral husbandry - i love learning these little 'secrets' occasionally and never require actual science before i run with it lol

07/22/2013, 09:53 PM	#1196
psteeleb Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 5,249	still looking great Dan __________________ A smooth sea never made a skillful mariner Current Tank Info: 110g Mixed Reef, LED's & T5's

07/23/2013, 05:27 AM	#1197
glaukos Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,106	amazing!i just love your tank!

07/23/2013, 08:23 AM	#1198
rigleautomotive Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northeast Pennsylvania Posts: 3,705	Thank you __________________ Dan Rigle President, * Reef Conservation Society TOTM December 2010 Coral Magazine Sept/Oct 2012 Current Tank Info: 180 gal SPS dominated display, 3 X 250 watt Radiums , lumenarc III minis , with VHO actinics, ETS downdraft skimmers, closed loops and 2 Tunze 6105 & 7095 controller,DIY calcium reactors DIY custom built sumps,since 1992

07/23/2013, 08:37 AM	#1199
Sps Dream Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 174	Well done. __________________ Simplicity is the key.

07/23/2013, 12:11 PM	#1200
leveldrummer Reefer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,831	amazing tank. Im gonna sit down and dig through this tonight, to many pictures and pages for one short visit.