d2mini's "Essential Focus" Mixed Reef Build - Page 93

d2mini · 01/12/2018, 01:01 PM

One of my favorite creatures to watch when the lights go out (or before they come on, in this case).

He's been hanging around since the tank restart in April.
Hoping he continues to do well. Filter feeders are tough to keep!

BigJohnny · 01/12/2018, 04:46 PM

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I always talked to the Triton guys in their sponsor forum on the other reef forum. Tim was the one who suggested I check my nutrient levels. Oops.
But nothing they could do after that.
It works, just be careful.

So what do you think went wrong and how could you have prevented it?

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d2mini · 01/12/2018, 10:18 PM

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So what do you think went wrong and how could you have prevented it?

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Keep my nutrients in check and trim the cheato.
Other than that, not sure what to tell ya.

choss · 01/13/2018, 01:50 PM

Great pic. would love to see an updated FTS.

Jas111 · 01/22/2018, 09:51 AM

Hi Denis got to say you always have awesome looking tanks. I was looking at you setup and was wondering if you could share how you have your vortech pumps setup. I have some on my tank and just never really happy with the flow on my tank. I see you have one on the right side and one on the back.

d2mini · 01/22/2018, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Jas111

Hi Denis got to say you always have awesome looking tanks. I was looking at you setup and was wondering if you could share how you have your vortech pumps setup. I have some on my tank and just never really happy with the flow on my tank. I see you have one on the right side and one on the back.

Yup, just those two. They are both 40's.
I don't remember exact schedules but they run independently of each other and run various modes throughout the day. Constant speed, reef crest, lagoon, tidal swell. I've also lowered the flow several months ago. I don't think they run more than 50% power.

networkcrasher · 01/22/2018, 10:59 AM

You ever run Gyres, Dennis? I have 2 xf250's and anything over 45% and my sand moves around, and it's even caribsea special grade so it's not small

Jas111 · 01/22/2018, 11:10 AM

Thanks for the info Dennis..

jacksonpt · 01/22/2018, 12:56 PM

Thanks for posting your comments/experiences with the booster pump. I've been considering adding one to my system, and you probably just put me over the edge.

As always... great tank, but even better information.

d2mini · 01/22/2018, 03:21 PM

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You ever run Gyres, Dennis? I have 2 xf250's and anything over 45% and my sand moves around, and it's even caribsea special grade so it's not small

I ran them on my previous tank and wasn't a fan. Too many small/fragile parts, the fins broke, flow got weaker over time, rock work interrupted the gyre flow pattern, maintenance was a pain.
They were gen 1 though. IMO nothing beats Ecotech and Tunze for quality and ease of use/maintenance. YMMV.

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Thanks for the info Dennis..

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Originally Posted by jacksonpt

Thanks for posting your comments/experiences with the booster pump. I've been considering adding one to my system, and you probably just put me over the edge.

As always... great tank, but even better information.

Thank you, and you're very welcome.

d2mini · 01/29/2018, 11:27 AM

Just FYI.... three of these showed up at my door this weekend.

Now I just need to get my hands on our club's par meter before opening up my Radions and doing the install.

Reef noob_ · 01/30/2018, 09:17 PM

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Just FYI.... three of these showed up at my door this weekend.

Now I just need to get my hands on our club's par meter before opening up my Radions and doing the install.

Radion diffusers??

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d2mini · 01/31/2018, 07:15 AM

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Radion diffusers??

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Yup, and no idea yet when I'll have the par meter.
Can't try these out until then due to the fact that they don't just snap over the Radions... they replace the current bottom panel. Ugh. haha
I want a new baseline rather than going off previous measurements.

Misled · 01/31/2018, 08:27 AM

Dennis, you're still just running the Radions aren't you?

d2mini · 01/31/2018, 09:01 AM

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Dennis, you're still just running the Radions aren't you?

Yessir.

Misled · 01/31/2018, 10:27 AM

Look what I just picked up.

d2mini · 01/31/2018, 03:40 PM

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Look what I just picked up.

Nice! I'm so glad someone finally brought something like that to market and I've referred it to several people already.

Myself, I'll be holding off for awhile. I kind of have this personal challenge thing going. Since I wasn't happy with radions on a previous tank, I'm taking what I've learned since and attempting to go as long as possible with just the Radions. So far so good this time!

d2mini · 01/31/2018, 08:05 PM

First FTS of 2018.

cincyjim · 02/01/2018, 05:58 AM

Very nice tank indeed! I think you should challenge yourself with a much larger tank

d2mini · 02/01/2018, 07:13 AM

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Very nice tank indeed! I think you should challenge yourself with a much larger tank

LOL, thanks!
Had a much larger tank in the previous house (see my 200g build thread) but this is the largest tank I can fit in this house.

cincyjim · 02/01/2018, 07:36 AM

If I may ask, how many of the G4 Pros are you using and how high are they from the water's surface?

seldon · 02/01/2018, 09:29 AM

Looking good Dennis. I am looking forward to seeing the results with the diffusers. Speaking of your old tank, I've been seeing it pop up a lot recently in the BRS ads again.

d2mini · 02/01/2018, 10:08 AM

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If I may ask, how many of the G4 Pros are you using and how high are they from the water's surface?

3, but they are mounted front to back. So it's two rows of three pucks across if that makes sense.
And they are 17" off the water surface.

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Looking good Dennis. I am looking forward to seeing the results with the diffusers. Speaking of your old tank, I've been seeing it pop up a lot recently in the BRS ads again.

Oh really? On FB? Must have missed them.

GfordQC · 02/01/2018, 11:38 AM

ha ha yeah i have seen it on CNN in an add for BRS.

Capture.jpg

sirreal63 · 02/01/2018, 01:15 PM

I hope Dennis got paid for the permission to use the pic.

01/12/2018, 01:01 PM	#2301
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	One of my favorite creatures to watch when the lights go out (or before they come on, in this case). He's been hanging around since the tank restart in April. Hoping he continues to do well. Filter feeders are tough to keep! __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

01/13/2018, 01:50 PM	#2304
choss Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Scarsdale NY Posts: 526	Great pic. would love to see an updated FTS. __________________ ________ Reef Savvy 96 Gallon Rimless Tank - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2643140 Current Tank Info: Reef Savvy 96

01/22/2018, 12:56 PM	#2309
jacksonpt Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Vestal, NY Posts: 3,679	Thanks for posting your comments/experiences with the booster pump. I've been considering adding one to my system, and you probably just put me over the edge. As always... great tank, but even better information. __________________ Jackson - All advice I give is based on my first hand experience. YMMV. Current Tank Info: 38g (mostly LPS) with a 20g sump/fuge and all the other standard goodies

01/29/2018, 11:27 AM	#2311
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	Just FYI.... three of these showed up at my door this weekend. Now I just need to get my hands on our club's par meter before opening up my Radions and doing the install. __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

01/31/2018, 08:27 AM	#2314
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,440 Blog Entries: 11	Dennis, you're still just running the Radions aren't you? __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together.

01/22/2018, 09:51 AM	#2305
Jas111 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 13	Hi Denis got to say you always have awesome looking tanks. I was looking at you setup and was wondering if you could share how you have your vortech pumps setup. I have some on my tank and just never really happy with the flow on my tank. I see you have one on the right side and one on the back.

01/22/2018, 10:59 AM	#2307
networkcrasher Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 67	You ever run Gyres, Dennis? I have 2 xf250's and anything over 45% and my sand moves around, and it's even caribsea special grade so it's not small

01/22/2018, 11:10 AM	#2308
Jas111 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 13	Thanks for the info Dennis..

01/31/2018, 10:27 AM	#2316
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,440 Blog Entries: 11	Look what I just picked up. __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together.

01/31/2018, 08:05 PM	#2318
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	First FTS of 2018. __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

02/01/2018, 05:58 AM	#2319
cincyjim Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,147	Very nice tank indeed! I think you should challenge yourself with a much larger tank __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: SCA 150G, 5 inch sand bed, 2 Tunze 6095s, ReefBreeders v2+ 50" with 2 all Blue Reefbrites, and Continuous Water Change System

02/01/2018, 07:36 AM	#2321
cincyjim Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,147	If I may ask, how many of the G4 Pros are you using and how high are they from the water's surface? __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: SCA 150G, 5 inch sand bed, 2 Tunze 6095s, ReefBreeders v2+ 50" with 2 all Blue Reefbrites, and Continuous Water Change System

02/01/2018, 09:29 AM	#2322
seldon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Springfield, IL Posts: 508	Looking good Dennis. I am looking forward to seeing the results with the diffusers. Speaking of your old tank, I've been seeing it pop up a lot recently in the BRS ads again. __________________ "To lead is to empower" Current Tank Info: 120 gallon display with a diy 40 BR sump

02/01/2018, 11:38 AM	#2324
GfordQC Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 79	ha ha yeah i have seen it on CNN in an add for BRS. Capture.jpg __________________ Current Tank: 90 Gal SCA Cube Mixed Reef (Build Stage) Build Thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2600702

02/01/2018, 01:15 PM	#2325
sirreal63 Go Spurs Go!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Meadowlakes Texas Posts: 13,357	I hope Dennis got paid for the permission to use the pic. __________________ Jack No One has ever been seriously injured by using the search function. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be a convenience store, not a government agency. Current Tank Info: Reefing the Pentagon.