A monster is in the works!!!

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by Area 51 Exotics, Apr 7, 2006.

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  1. Gresham

    Gresham Great Blue Whale

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    Still want 5 gallons of cheato?
     
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  3. Area 51 Exotics

    Area 51 Exotics 3reef Sponsor

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    Oh ya, I'll take it! PM me the details!
     
  4. Area 51 Exotics

    Area 51 Exotics 3reef Sponsor

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    I just wanted to share this:

    My current photo period is:
    8am ( 8 ) T5's on.
    10am (1) 250w MH on.
    11am (1) 250w MH on.
    12pm (1) 400w MH on.
    1pm (1) 400w MH on.
    5pm (1) 400w MH off.
    6pm (1) 400w MH off.
    7pm (1) 250w MH off.
    8pm (1) 250w MH off.
    10pm ( 8 ) T5's off.

    Tank has been running for 8 weeks, UltraLith System 6 weeks, current bioload (fish) 4 weeks, current photo period 4 weeks. The number of times I have cleaned the tank = 1. The one time I did clean the tank was to wipe off the residue that appeared from the start of th CA reactor.
     
  5. Covey

    Covey Scooter Blennie

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    Since you are running a zeo-based system the cheato would likely wither and die.
     
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    Area 51 Exotics 3reef Sponsor

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    I've got some in there now that is growing like weeds! It's really not for nutrient export but more as a habitat for pipefish & seahorses.

    Also I'm Running the UltraLith system. While it does use zeolite media, it's goal is to produce NSW levels rather than strip out all nutrients like the "ZEO" system.
     
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  7. BlackWhiteYellow

    BlackWhiteYellow Astrea Snail

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    Its been a long time since we've heard of this tank. How is the UltraLith system working out. i might be looking at trying it myself.
     
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  9. Area 51 Exotics

    Area 51 Exotics 3reef Sponsor

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    Sorry for the long absence, been setting up the rest of the business stuff as well as dealing with a few issues here and there. Here are a couple of quick updated pics.

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    Refugium, Frag Tank & Sump:
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    Equipment Stand:
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    Water Storage / Water Change Station:
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    I'll try to pop in more as we are near completion ;D
     
  10. BlackWhiteYellow

    BlackWhiteYellow Astrea Snail

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    Thats nothing, Check out my new monster.

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    I think there is a snowflake in there somewhere.
     
  11. Area 51 Exotics

    Area 51 Exotics 3reef Sponsor

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    Sweet, My next project will be a custom designed escape proof & lockable Blue Ring Octo Tank.

    One project at a time though ;)
     
  12. Covey

    Covey Scooter Blennie

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    That tank is sweet when did you get the Deltec?

    Did you get any new corals lately?