20g BB SPS nano - Page 3

Flint&Eric · #51 09/03/2007, 08:02 AM

hey juan,

nope completely stock. i had an air pump and meshwheel on it, but it threw the tank out of sync so to speak.

the biggest thing is cleaning it. the skimmer gets cleaned just about every week. when you clean the mj it really improves performance. the other thing is reduce the air intake and find the sweet spot with an airline valve.

MrMexReefer · #52 09/03/2007, 11:08 AM

ah... you have it running with a MJ? See, mine runs on some little rio pump, but I do have a spare MJ1200. I will try that.... sorry for the hijack buddy.

gricks · #53 09/11/2007, 09:50 AM

Your tank looks very nice! I am in the process of setting up a smaller tank and looking at the Nova T5 4x24w fixture, can you give me any feedback on it, and it looks like you are having no problems keeping SPS under it and that was one of my worries with it just having 1 sigle reflector not individuale ones. Can you also tell me the max span that the mounting legs will reach.

Thanks!!

Flint&Eric · #54 09/11/2007, 09:59 AM

thanks for the kind words. re: nova, it's cheap and it works. for long term use i would not recommend buying it. the fan is noisy and they are not that bright. also the wiring seems a bit ify. if the fixture is slightly uneven 2 of the bulbs will not fire...it's odd. i needed something quick and cheap for the time being. with that in mind it's done it's job well.

if you keep your water very clean and low nutrient sps will grow no problem and with good colors, but there are others who have had a difficult time with the light, or lack there of. if you want to use it long term i'd look into ready retrofits or tek.

i am not sure how far the legs can reach, my guess would be ~26in.

also an update, friday I will receive my new skimmer...deltec mce600. should be just right for a 20g

Flint&Eric · #55 09/14/2007, 10:45 AM

well i received the deltec today, thanks to rob for dropping it off. i gave it a good cleaning and hooked it up and i must say i am impressed. within minutes it began to skim.

here are some pics taken 2mins after install....

uhuru · #56 09/14/2007, 01:42 PM

nice skimmer!

GSMguy · #57 09/14/2007, 08:56 PM

Nice skimmer they had one at macna skimming some nasty stuff out of a brand new tank...

im going to upgrade from the 300 to that one for my tank.

Flint&Eric · #58 09/15/2007, 08:28 AM

GSM, i would definitely go for it. overnight it pulled out almost a full cup of sludge. not becket/downdraft pudding but certainly not tea either.

i am glad it's pulling out this much, but i am surprised as my tank isnt exactly high nutrient or a cespool. the water clarity has improved and the flow pouring in randomizes the tunze's.... the chromis really enjoy it.

i got a great deal on it and overall money very well spent, imo it is the best HOB skimmer out there.

a select few say the rogue can compete but from the pictures i've seen i'm not sure how. someone also stated they're injecting 360lph, and quite honestly...i dont believe that.

MattG · #59 09/15/2007, 08:42 AM

tank looks really nice. Good luck with the skimmer.

Flint&Eric · #60 09/15/2007, 06:24 PM

here's some pics...ignore the bubbles, i just fed rod's food and it causes the foam head to collapse from all the oils..

sprite · #61 09/15/2007, 10:46 PM

nice!! hey F&E could you direct me to some of your posts about some experimental additives youve been trying i searched and couldnt find anything..i read some threads here you were doing some experiments with different stuff...thanks

GSMguy · #62 09/15/2007, 11:02 PM

i met Rod today at macna

i only use his food its fantastic, also had a look at both of the MCE skimmers and i need to find myself a 600 skimmer did you buy used?

GSMguy · #63 09/15/2007, 11:04 PM

BTW Prodibio has released a new line of NANO reef pack with formulations in 10g increments the owner gave me a trial and talked to me some i fed the reef booster and corals went nuts the dosages would be just right fo your nano

cherubfish pair · #64 09/15/2007, 11:11 PM

Flint&Eric,

Is this a 20H or 20L?

Flint&Eric · #65 09/16/2007, 10:42 AM

cherub, it's a 20 H.

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nice!! hey F&E could you direct me to some of your posts about some experimental additives youve been trying i searched and couldnt find anything..i read some threads here you were doing some experiments with different stuff...thanks

nothing to really read in those posts and nothing to really share at this point. i have experimented.... a lot

at this point i dose a blend of amino acids and occasionally creatine. when i want the water a bit clearer a mix of c sources (sugar, acetate, vodka) search for pjf's recent thread on inorganic carbon...it covers a ton of info and thanks to meso and chris, imo one of the best posts i've ever come across on these boards. it has much more info than any of my threads. if you look at studies done re: inorganic carbon and aa utilization you can find i the formula for their own c&n dosing used in the experiment... that's all i will say....

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BTW Prodibio has released a new line of NANO reef pack with formulations in 10g increments the owner gave me a trial and talked to me some i fed the reef booster and corals went nuts the dosages would be just right fo your nano

that's good news about prodibio, i tried their stuff and sticking vials in potatoes and keeping them in your fridge didnt last long. i may pick it back up if this is the case.... direct dosing media in the chamber of the mce should have some great results. i need to get my params more stable though, the corals are sucking ca/alk faster than i can keep up with.

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i met Rod today at macna i only use his food its fantastic, also had a look at both of the MCE skimmers and i need to find myself a 600 skimmer did you buy used?

rod's food is great. be careful though it can pollute the water quickly, i use a mix of rod's and hikari marine-s. i did get the mce used, at a great deal....couldnt pass it up.

updates: gave my yellow tang to a friend to live a happy life in a 200g. my plans to upgrade have downsized and have been pushed back due to work and school. it sounds like it will be 24x30x21 with 30 being the depth front to back for some great aquascaping...lit by MH, halogen color spots and LED par spots that can be controlled, changed color and dimmed....

good news is i've been over feeding like crazy and po4 and no3 have not increased. with the tang gone, i'm going to have to keep feeding heavy to prevent nutrients from dipping too low...heavy aa dosing will most likely be needed.

my chromis have recently paired up. before the lights go off they do a dance and chase around the tank and literally lock lips. i am hoping that with the absence of the tang, the clowns and chromis will spawn. i have a picture of them kissing, and will post it when i get a chance.

i am also looking into some apogons and japanese glass fish to add a school of, but wouldnt mind adding a another pair of small fish instead. we shall see

eric

Flint&Eric · #66 09/20/2007, 06:20 PM

i am the proud owner of a Paracentropyge multifasciatus...one of my favorite angels. he has quickly made friends with our cleaner shrimp.

eric

PSam · #67 09/20/2007, 06:55 PM

nice!

DaMonkey · #68 09/20/2007, 08:08 PM

Beautiful pics - cannot believe that is a 20 but it looks gorgeous!

NanoReefWanabe · #69 09/20/2007, 08:30 PM

man i sure wish my 10 looked that nice.......

looks like i will have to rip my tank apart, YET again...LO

very inspirational...well done..

Flint&Eric · #70 09/21/2007, 08:06 AM

thanks for the compliments guys.

he made it through his first night, always a good thing... and has developed quite the personality. last night whenever i'd walk by the tank he'd dart right to the front for some attention. i've seen him eat, but he's a bit slow...so hopefully he will catch on and start competing with the other fish soon..."spot feeding" him will cause me to overfeed more than even the mce can handle.

eric

Wolfgang · #71 09/21/2007, 08:42 AM

Nice!
What Bulbs are you running?
-Wolfgang

derrikd · #72 09/21/2007, 09:00 AM

I like bb more and more

Flint&Eric · #73 09/21/2007, 11:01 AM

iirc,

i'm running
ge6.5k
aquablue
blue+
aquablue

here's another pic of this beauty. he's still picking at the LR and has only eaten 1 pellet and is currently ignoring rod's. Tonight i'll try some other foods and hopefully i can fatten him up.

eric

GSMguy · #74 09/21/2007, 11:20 AM

love that angel. all my centropyge had a taste for sps. How is this paracentropyge with sps?

Flint&Eric · #75 09/21/2007, 11:25 AM

so far so good.

it's a risk, but if he develops a taste oh well. all of the paracentropyge's are difficult to care for...multi's included. venustus seems to be the hardiest of them. most are considered "deepwater" and in general, ime, deepwaters usual dont pick much at SPS.