JR Aquatics 180 Gallon Nano Reef - Page 5

BreadmanMike · 03/06/2008, 04:46 PM

I think you should put a seperate return pump on each return line you have.

BreadmanMike · 03/06/2008, 04:49 PM

And while we're at it, add two more vortech's to back up the two you have and three more halides in case the bulbs burn out.

Might as well add another skimmer too just in case....

Sorry, I just had to.

JRaquatics · 03/06/2008, 04:51 PM

LOL. I read that, an I will be staying away. I wish Scott the best of luck. That is why I have $800 worth of powerheads in my tank that will be on icecap battery backup.

rudereefer · 03/06/2008, 08:42 PM

well when you boys get some real water volume to move, you'll understand....LOL

Let me know when your selling your tanks, I could use some new sumps.....cause I have three pumps to stick in them.....OMG, I'm IMSANE!!!

JRaquatics · 03/06/2008, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rudereefer
well when you boys get some real water volume to move, you'll understand....LOL

Let me know when your selling your tanks, I could use some new sumps.....cause I have three pumps to stick in them.....OMG, I'm IMSANE!!!

Why don't you step up to the plate and grow some big boy corals. I grew out out of mushrooms, ricordias and LPS long ago. Size isn't everything unless you have something to show for it

boggerscott · 03/06/2008, 11:21 PM

NO HELP FROM U JR???? OK,

nickts40 · 03/11/2008, 06:35 PM

Did you drill the glass for the Dart feed yourself or did you take it to the glass shop? The local LFS recommended I do NOT do it myself, but then again what does he know. This is the only dliemma right know that is holding up my project. Get a glass breeder tank and drill it myself or get an acrylic one built.

JRaquatics · 03/11/2008, 08:45 PM

I had my buddy at my local fish store (Exotic Aquatics) drill it for me. It is not that hard to drill glass, but he does it all the time so why take the risk. The key of drilling glass is to have a template and area to hold the water while drilling.

nickts40 · 03/12/2008, 06:13 PM

My new build was 75% exactly what you have except for the lighting. You have given me some excellent ideas, especially the manifold. I flirted with the idea of Coralvue ballasts and Reeflux bulbs about a year ago but just ended changing the bulbs from 14K Hamilton to 10K Ushio. But after reading your threads, AcroporaNuts and a few others I am convincing myself to go for the Coralvue way. I will be calling Mike at Reef Spiacialty on Friday when I get out of this god forsaken place (India) even though it has given lots of free time to read the forums when I am up at 3 am. My question is why you chose the 250 instead of the 400W route? Since I will have the exact same tank as yours, and yours looks great with the 250s, I am wondering why should I burn the extra electricity. But I can still justify the 400s since I will not be running any additional T5 supplementation.

JRaquatics · 03/16/2008, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by nickts40
My new build was 75% exactly what you have except for the lighting. You have given me some excellent ideas, especially the manifold. I flirted with the idea of Coralvue ballasts and Reeflux bulbs about a year ago but just ended changing the bulbs from 14K Hamilton to 10K Ushio. But after reading your threads, AcroporaNuts and a few others I am convincing myself to go for the Coralvue way. I will be calling Mike at Reef Spiacialty on Friday when I get out of this god forsaken place (India) even though it has given lots of free time to read the forums when I am up at 3 am. My question is why you chose the 250 instead of the 400W route? Since I will have the exact same tank as yours, and yours looks great with the 250s, I am wondering why should I burn the extra electricity. But I can still justify the 400s since I will not be running any additional T5 supplementation.

I didn't need to use 400s over my tank with the LB reflectors. I am getting plenty of light penetration at the bottom of my tank. My wife and I did not to have to run a chiller and waist unnecesary electricity. Go with the CoralVue lighting set up, you will not be dissapointed with the results you will get.

JRaquatics · 03/16/2008, 09:05 PM

Some new stuff I picked up this weekend for the tank. I give my self a pat on the back that not one item was an SPS.

Aussie Elegance (LG)

Duncan (not liking the current)

Awasome Trachyphyllia (wish I had actenics where it would really glow)

Bright orange Cyphastrea sp.

Christmas favia

Forgot what this one was

mcliffy2 · 03/16/2008, 10:57 PM

Looks like someone went to removed this weekend?

JRaquatics · 03/17/2008, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mcliffy2
Looks like someone went to removed this weekend?

? not to sure of what this was.
But I got everything from my LFS exotic aquatics in highland, IN.

JRaquatics · 03/17/2008, 09:00 AM

Here is an updated pic of my favorite fish. She is really turning around.

mpoletti · 03/17/2008, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by JRaquatics
Here is an updated pic of my favorite fish. She is really turning around.

Very nice

That is one tang that is on my stock list. Did you get it locally?

JRaquatics · 03/17/2008, 09:08 AM

Mike at Reef Specialty got it for me. I don't know how he found it but he did. Thanks again Mike.

mcliffy2 · 03/17/2008, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by JRaquatics
? not to sure of what this was.
But I got everything from my LFS exotic aquatics in highland, IN.

hmm, i'll have to check them out...those lps look sweet, the chicago store in brookfield that is removed is the only place local I've seen that type of stuff.

JRaquatics · 03/17/2008, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mcliffy2
hmm, i'll have to check them out...those lps look sweet, the chicago store in brookfield that is removed is the only place local I've seen that type of stuff.

Well if you ever decide to take a trip out to EA, you shoot by my place.

JRaquatics · 03/17/2008, 01:10 PM

Updated FTS. I seem to be having a hard time getting a good shot. Maybe time to get a new camera.

mcliffy2 · 03/17/2008, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JRaquatics
Well if you ever decide to take a trip out to EA, you shoot by my place.

I should be out there shortly to pick up a QT tank I'm getting from a guy I work with.

The updated FTS looks good to me btw

My heart lies in SPS, but I really like how you are working in the LPS. Even tho its fairly common, a large brain like the one on the right side adds so much to a tank.

BreadmanMike · 03/17/2008, 03:54 PM

Cool, I'm in for a Duncan head! Grow that baby out!!!

JRaquatics · 03/17/2008, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Aquaticman74
Cool, I'm in for a Duncan head! Grow that baby out!!!

What happend to yours?

BreadmanMike · 03/17/2008, 04:08 PM

It died in the kalk OD last June.

ConcreteReefer · 03/17/2008, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JRaquatics
Updated FTS. I seem to be having a hard time getting a good shot. Maybe time to get a new camera.

Lookin good, I like the shelves you incorporated into the rock. Is that a Sailfin in the lower right corner?

JRaquatics · 03/17/2008, 08:45 PM

Thanks, Thats a sailfin, my second favorite fish.

03/06/2008, 08:42 PM	#104
rudereefer Moved On Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Schererville IN & Cayman Islands Posts: 643	well when you boys get some real water volume to move, you'll understand....LOL Let me know when your selling your tanks, I could use some new sumps.....cause I have three pumps to stick in them.....OMG, I'm IMSANE!!! Last edited by rudereefer; 03/06/2008 at 09:01 PM.

03/06/2008, 11:21 PM	#106
boggerscott Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Portage, Indiana Posts: 426	NO HELP FROM U JR???? OK, __________________ hell with saving your money ,spend it all on coral , they may not be here much longer. Current Tank Info: 10 gallon fish bowl

03/11/2008, 06:35 PM	#107
nickts40 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gillette, NJ Posts: 181	Did you drill the glass for the Dart feed yourself or did you take it to the glass shop? The local LFS recommended I do NOT do it myself, but then again what does he know. This is the only dliemma right know that is holding up my project. Get a glass breeder tank and drill it myself or get an acrylic one built. __________________ Current Tank: 220G , 50G Sump, 3x400 12K Reeflux, Orca 250 skimmer, 4x6100 Tunze, GEO Kalk and 612 Calcium Reactor, ACIII Controller, Chiller

03/12/2008, 06:13 PM	#109
nickts40 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gillette, NJ Posts: 181	My new build was 75% exactly what you have except for the lighting. You have given me some excellent ideas, especially the manifold. I flirted with the idea of Coralvue ballasts and Reeflux bulbs about a year ago but just ended changing the bulbs from 14K Hamilton to 10K Ushio. But after reading your threads, AcroporaNuts and a few others I am convincing myself to go for the Coralvue way. I will be calling Mike at Reef Spiacialty on Friday when I get out of this god forsaken place (India) even though it has given lots of free time to read the forums when I am up at 3 am. My question is why you chose the 250 instead of the 400W route? Since I will have the exact same tank as yours, and yours looks great with the 250s, I am wondering why should I burn the extra electricity. But I can still justify the 400s since I will not be running any additional T5 supplementation. __________________ Current Tank: 220G , 50G Sump, 3x400 12K Reeflux, Orca 250 skimmer, 4x6100 Tunze, GEO Kalk and 612 Calcium Reactor, ACIII Controller, Chiller

03/16/2008, 10:57 PM	#112
mcliffy2 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Downtown Chicago Posts: 4,093	Looks like someone went to removed this weekend? __________________ 238g 60x36x26, 100g sump/fuge, 30g frag, 23g skimmer sump, 4 Vortechs, ATB L, Sfiligoi 12x54w T5 Bulb Combo: Super actinic, 6 Blue Plus/AS 22k, Fiji Purple, 2 Aquablue special, 2 Aquascience Duo

03/06/2008, 04:46 PM	#101
BreadmanMike Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,886	I think you should put a seperate return pump on each return line you have.

03/06/2008, 04:49 PM	#102
BreadmanMike Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,886	And while we're at it, add two more vortech's to back up the two you have and three more halides in case the bulbs burn out. Might as well add another skimmer too just in case.... Sorry, I just had to.

03/06/2008, 04:51 PM	#103
JRaquatics Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On RC Posts: 3,609	LOL. I read that, an I will be staying away. I wish Scott the best of luck. That is why I have $800 worth of powerheads in my tank that will be on icecap battery backup.

03/11/2008, 08:45 PM	#108
JRaquatics Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On RC Posts: 3,609	I had my buddy at my local fish store (Exotic Aquatics) drill it for me. It is not that hard to drill glass, but he does it all the time so why take the risk. The key of drilling glass is to have a template and area to hold the water while drilling.

03/16/2008, 09:05 PM	#111
JRaquatics Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On RC Posts: 3,609	Some new stuff I picked up this weekend for the tank. I give my self a pat on the back that not one item was an SPS. Aussie Elegance (LG) Duncan (not liking the current) Awasome Trachyphyllia (wish I had actenics where it would really glow) Bright orange Cyphastrea sp. Christmas favia Forgot what this one was

03/17/2008, 09:00 AM	#114
JRaquatics Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On RC Posts: 3,609	Here is an updated pic of my favorite fish. She is really turning around.

03/17/2008, 09:08 AM	#116
JRaquatics Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On RC Posts: 3,609	Mike at Reef Specialty got it for me. I don't know how he found it but he did. Thanks again Mike.

03/17/2008, 01:10 PM	#119
JRaquatics Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On RC Posts: 3,609	Updated FTS. I seem to be having a hard time getting a good shot. Maybe time to get a new camera.

03/17/2008, 03:54 PM	#121
BreadmanMike Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,886	Cool, I'm in for a Duncan head! Grow that baby out!!!

03/17/2008, 04:08 PM	#123
BreadmanMike Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,886	It died in the kalk OD last June.

03/17/2008, 08:45 PM	#125
JRaquatics Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On RC Posts: 3,609	Thanks, Thats a sailfin, my second favorite fish.