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Unread 08/28/2017, 02:29 PM   #1
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SPS-A-Palooza grow out system

Starting this build thread to document the build and progression of my grow out system. Enjoy



The system currently consists of most of the livestock from my old system, the same display is currently plumbed into this system with plans to replace it in the future. Most of the running equipment has been brought over from old system.

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Apex classic with most of the bells and whistles
Apex ATK for ATO
Deltec TC 2056
Jebao Dcp 18000 main circ pump
Panworld 100px for display supply
Calc reactor is modified Geo 8x18 w/2nd chamber
Kalk reactor is modified Geo 8x18

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150g 48x24x30 with (6) 7" filter socks and 3 chambers
Fuge:
65g 36x18x24 light by 6x39w T5 w/ various macro algae
20g cheato light by par 38 led grow light

Colony grow out tank:
6'x3'x7"
(2) 250w radium on 20" reflectors
and Reefbright led strip

Frag tank:
6'x3'x7"
8x54w ATI sun power with Reefbright strip

Lps tank: eek
72"x19"x16"
(2) kessil ap700

Display:
120g 4x2x2




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Unread 08/28/2017, 02:37 PM   #2
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Following along, good luck Jay


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Unread 08/28/2017, 02:38 PM   #3
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Some build pics







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Unread 08/28/2017, 02:47 PM   #4
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Can see a glimpse of the old system threw the door




Still more


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Unread 08/28/2017, 02:52 PM   #5
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Also have this lil side project I'm helping my son with


Will post plenty more as the system progresses

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Unread 08/28/2017, 02:56 PM   #6
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Looks awesome Jay! Amazing how much those pvc fittings add up, eh?


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Unread 08/28/2017, 04:37 PM   #7
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Dude, that's your house?? shiiiiiit, some operation you got there, bravo.


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Unread 08/29/2017, 06:19 AM   #8
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Looks great. What's your solution for humidity?


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Unread 08/29/2017, 06:23 AM   #9
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Yep... you are an animal!
Following this for sure.


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Unread 08/29/2017, 08:25 AM   #10
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Looks awesome Jay! Amazing how much those pvc fittings add up, eh?


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Thanks Jon yea tell me about it that was only the first half of the fittings to plum the sump many more were need to the rest of the system.

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Dude, that's your house?? shiiiiiit, some operation you got there, bravo.
Yes it's is. I took over the larger part of my basement that my sister in law was living in for last 10 years. The old system was on the other half that the kids have no reclaimed as there own.

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For humidity control I have 1.5 ton AC unit I run for the warmer months and a large dehumidifier I run for the winter months. There currently is a small exhaust fan that will be replaced with a commercial unit if humidity or heat becomes and issue.
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Thanks Matt tryin to get some good colony pics for you


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Wow nice set up. Are the shallow grow out troughs hydroponic trays?


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Wow this is insane!


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Unread 08/29/2017, 04:45 PM   #13
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Wow nice set up. Are the shallow grow out troughs hydroponic trays?

Yes they are PVC troughs intended as hydroponic reservoirs

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Unread 08/29/2017, 04:51 PM   #14
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Ready for some colony pics these have been in my system for awhile. Pics were taken under kessil AP700 whites at 50% blue at 40% with my iPhone so quality not the greatest. Colonies where placed on top of a piece of black acrylic










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Nice!!
I really love the second one with the red body and bluish growth.
But they are are all real sexy!!
Third and second to last are also very interesting.


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Nice!!
I really love the second one with the red body and bluish growth.
But they are are all real sexy!!
Third and second to last are also very interesting.


Thanks matt
The second one is my "Pinky and the brain" or what some vendors are calling pinky the bear the colony been with me about 1 1/2 years now.
It's pink with purple body and red polyps

Better pic of a frag under t5 the led makes the pinks and purples wonky

The third one is one of my Aussie pearlberry that's also been with me longer than I can remember.

pic from old sys under radiums

The second to last is what I've been calling "Boo berry"

One of the few I did a color progression shot of.


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Beautiful build and colonies. Good luck!

Might have to meet one day on the Island...!!


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Oh my God !!! What else I can say. I am speechless.

The Boo Berry is the yellow/pink, correct ? I have never seen something like that. Do you think it will keep those 2 colors ?

Amazing.... Best Daniel


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Wow, that looks great Jay, I need to stop over and check it out!


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The Boo Berry is the yellow/pink, correct ? I have never seen something like that. Do you think it will keep those 2 colors ?

Amazing.... Best Daniel
Thank you Dan
When I got it was yellow and pink but 90% of the time the fresh wild ones never hold those colors it's green with purple tips. which is a nice change from the more common shortcake coloration you see in most Aussie pieces.


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My sons tank starting to come along I'm sure soon enough he will be a full blown stick head also.





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Thanks matt
The second one is my "Pinky and the brain" or what some vendors are calling pinky the bear the colony been with me about 1 1/2 years now.
It's pink with purple body and red polyps

Better pic of a frag under t5 the led makes the pinks and purples wonky

The third one is one of my Aussie pearlberry that's also been with me longer than I can remember.

pic from old sys under radiums

The second to last is what I've been calling "Boo berry"

One of the few I did a color progression shot of.
Drop off is looking cool!
Isn't that last corals being referred to as 'bada bing' or something?


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This is insane! I'm looking forward to following along.


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Jay, what additives/supplements are you using?
Aside from a calcium reactor, do you use any trace elements that you would recommend?


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