Dave's 55 Reef (Updated Pics, see last page)

Ok, here's a much needed update on my tank. Now have the 2 150w 14k Phoenix pendants overdriven to 175w. 1 Vortech MP 40 and a Korlia 750 Evo. Fish are Yellow Tang (medium, about 3-3.5" long. 2 clowns, 1 YT damsel, 1 CB and 1 Yellow Watchman Goby. Just got my refugium back up and running so waiting for that to kick in to help with my mild cyno problem and slim algae problem. Here are a bunch of pics.

Full Tank Shot


Right Side


Left Side


Pearl Bubble


ORA Pearl Berry


Acan


ORA Blue/Green Tort


What left of my Bali Green Slimer Colony after I broke it


Tri Color Acro that has started to nicely color up, it was brownish white when I got it.


ORA Bird of Paradise


Montipora Undata


ORA Red Planet


Purple Monti Cap (has some algae growing on it)


Bonsai type Acro


Moon Coral


Favia (at bottom but still bleached. Side under the rock actually has good color)

 

http://www.3reef.com/forums/reef-lighting/switching-over-mh-update-93578.html

 

You have some very nice acros. Some really nice ORA. I think in a couple more months you will see some significant color changes with the MH. Takes awhile but worth it IMO.

 

Tank looks great Dave, I have the same or a very similar Favia that I bleached with lighting from T5HO. You will most likely need to keep it on the bottom when it colors up.

 

The tank and the corals look great.

 

This is such a nice setup. It has been a fun thread to watch. Your tank has really been an insperation to me!

 

Thanks a lot, I appreciate it. Im always looking to improve it though.

 

Boy, those brains took a beating. Tank looks good.

 

Wow!! your tank is looking great man!!

 

i just started a 40 gallon reef tank 2 months back i have already had problem after problem lol my main problem now is high nitrates they are at 20 ppm and wont go down but i guess that is my battle for now but your tank is great and i hope some day i can get my tank to look as good as yours. i have enjoyed reading your posts and looking over the pics thanks for taking your time to share.