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Old 05/09/2004, 10:31 PM
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Sorry guys, was busy working on the RC migration all day. Never even had a chance to look at the tank....
Hopefully it was relatively painless. At least as much as can be expected anyway.
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Old 05/10/2004, 05:24 AM
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Hopefully it was relatively painless. At least as much as can be expected anyway.
It wasn't too bad, but we still have a lot of bugs to work out.
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Old 05/10/2004, 08:20 AM
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You know, you don't necessary have to have MH's. I've been quite successfull growing out SPS with a lot of VHO and no MH. You just have to have the VHO's close to the water, and the coral close to the top of the tank. In fact, a lot of times the coloring is even better than under MH's.

(ducks for cover from the MH zealots)
The VP of my reef club has some really beautiful corals growing under NO lighting. I keep talking to the wife about upgrading from NO lighting to T-5 or VHO, but I have to agree with her logic behind not wanting to upgrade right now. We're eventually planning on a bigger tank like a 180 or 250. If I get lights for my 75, I won't be able to use them on the new tank. So I deal with NO lighting until I can go big and turn it into an SPS tank.
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Old 05/10/2004, 11:09 AM
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Some SPS do very well in low light. Pocillipora and Hyndophora for example.
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Old 05/10/2004, 11:16 AM
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Greg,

I may have missed it, how are you dealing with humidity due to water evaporation from your tank? Central-Air, HRV/AirExchanger, Dehumidifier?

Thanks...
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Old 05/10/2004, 12:18 PM
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Very nice licence plate !!
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Old 05/10/2004, 02:17 PM
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Greg,

I may have missed it, how are you dealing with humidity due to water evaporation from your tank? Central-Air, HRV/AirExchanger, Dehumidifier?

Thanks...
I've got central air. I don't need a dehumidifier since I added the chiller and removed the box fan. Being in florida 3 or 4 gallons of evaporation from the tank isn't even detectable in the room.
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Old 05/10/2004, 03:28 PM
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Greg:
Would you be willing to post some more pictures of the starboard on the bottom? I'm curious about how much coralline algae is growing on the bottom, and how it looks. Maybe some close ups if you get a chance.
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Old 05/10/2004, 04:12 PM
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Live Rock
Greg thank's for posting your 400 BB.
You are using many of the same concepts I have been thinking about for the 900 I am planning.
I have one question how did you prep your live rock?
Thank's for your time
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Old 05/10/2004, 05:07 PM
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Greg:
Would you be willing to post some more pictures of the starboard on the bottom? I'm curious about how much coralline algae is growing on the bottom, and how it looks. Maybe some close ups if you get a chance.
There's not much there yet. I will take some pics for you as soon as I can. It's kinda busy around here right now. Sorry....
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Old 05/11/2004, 06:44 AM
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Re: Live Rock
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Greg thank's for posting your 400 BB.
You are using many of the same concepts I have been thinking about for the 900 I am planning.
I have one question how did you prep your live rock?
Thank's for your time
Ken Sellick
Hi Ken.

I put the rock in a large rubbermade trough for several months. Only got ambient light from being on my back porch. Had a couple maxijets for current....
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Old 05/11/2004, 07:23 PM
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greg how much and what type of a chiller u have and when would i have to get one since i live in Maine !
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Old 05/12/2004, 04:45 AM
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Sweet looking tank Greg! I really like the clean starboard look.

Ever tried to silicone the starboard to glass? Is it possible?
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Old 05/12/2004, 05:33 AM
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greg how much and what type of a chiller u have and when would i have to get one since i live in Maine !
I have a DIY chiller made from a window AC unit. I'll repost the link to more information...

You may need a chiller even in Maine if you are using MH's. It depends on a lot of factors.
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Old 05/12/2004, 08:33 AM
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Sweet looking tank Greg! I really like the clean starboard look.

Ever tried to silicone the starboard to glass? Is it possible?
Thanks!

silicone won't adhere to starboard.
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Old 05/12/2004, 09:40 AM
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Greg:
I was looking at another thread about eductors. Have you had any problems with fish/critters getting sucked into the intake side of your eductors?
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Old 05/12/2004, 09:52 AM
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Greg:
I was looking at another thread about eductors. Have you had any problems with fish/critters getting sucked into the intake side of your eductors?
No, but I don't have many fish either. My clowns swim all around them and seem smart enough to stay out of the vortex...

Oh yeah, and I got some pictures of the coralline on the starboard last night, so I'll be posting them today.
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Old 05/12/2004, 11:01 AM
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Oh, and I got pictures of the web cam stand too.
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Old 05/12/2004, 11:42 AM
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Looks like you're killing a clown fish there.
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Old 05/12/2004, 11:56 AM
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Looks like you're killing a clown fish there.
No, I'm saving it from being eaten by homeless people.

It's also part of a scientific study in the effects of eductors on clownfish.
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Old 05/12/2004, 12:01 PM
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I'm proud to say those clowns have been with me for 7 years. Two clowns alone in a 300 gallon tank. You're going to have a hard time arguing husbandry and stocking levels with me on this tank.
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Old 05/12/2004, 12:37 PM
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I'm proud to say those clowns have been with me for 7 years. Two clowns alone in a 300 gallon tank. You're going to have a hard time arguing husbandry and stocking levels with me on this tank.
You must really, really like those clowns to build such a nice home for them.

When are they going to get some neighbors and what kind fish are you thinking about adding?
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Old 05/12/2004, 01:16 PM
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I don't want to disrupt eljefe3's thread, so I'll pose this question on my thread instead....

Is keeping a shark that grow's to 6 foot in an 1800 gallon aquarium more ethical than killing it for it's fins?
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Old 05/12/2004, 01:21 PM
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You must really, really like those clowns to build such a nice home for them.

When are they going to get some neighbors and what kind fish are you thinking about adding?
The long answer....

I do believe it light stocking and proper consideration for the environmental needs of an animal. I'm also a carnivore.

I do not see these things as mutually exclusive. Killing an animal for food is still respectful to the animal in a "honorable" sense. It is not senseless slaughter. It is for nourishment.

However, keeping an animal alive, but in improper conditions so we can oogle at them for our pleasure is much less "honerable" than killing them.

That's my opinion.

I do plan on adding more fish, but most would still consider the tank understocked, I'm sure. They will be likely mostly carribean fish.
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Old 05/12/2004, 01:44 PM
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The long answer....

I do believe it light stocking and proper consideration for the environmental needs of an animal. I'm also a carnivore.

I do not see these things as mutually exclusive. Killing an animal for food is still respectful to the animal in a "honorable" sense. It is not senseless slaughter. It is for nourishment.

However, keeping an animal alive, but in improper conditions so we can oogle at them for our pleasure is much less "honerable" than killing them.

That's my opinion.

I do plan on adding more fish, but most would still consider the tank understocked, I'm sure. They will be likely mostly carribean fish.
That's bordering on a political/religious debate. Don't what the power-happy mods to jump in and close your thread....

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