16 gallon bow reef wall biotype - dialup beware - Page 5

Cutiewitbooty · #**101** 01/22/2006, 10:34 PM

wow that rockwork it really awesome!! Can't wait untill you post new pics

masterswimmer · #**102** 01/22/2006, 11:09 PM

angelfishlover, thanks

Bret61081, thank you too. I don't want to get banned for this next statement, but I was talked out of the dwarf flounder by Anthony. He was emphatic in his PM's to me about it not being appropriate. Seeing that the 16 is reduced by at least 1/3 of the surface area due to the wall and rocks, I'm going to agree with him and look for a different fish.

The good news about that is the sandbed will remain open area, but I can now think about something else 'unique' in the open space.

Cutiewitbooty, I can get into that statement.......cause I'm dying to see it grow out so I can post more pix. Thank you for your kind words.

Russ

masterswimmer · #**103** 01/22/2006, 11:12 PM

Equipment update:

Heater: I wasn't satisfied with the 50w Stealth. The Stealth wasn't the problem, the 50w just didn't cut it. I upgraded to a 100w Stealth.......problem solved.

Powerhead: The flow from the SEIO 620 although would seem to be enough in a tiny tank was not sufficient. I upgraded that to a SEIO 820. Much much better. That's 33% more flow for this little nano.

Hope that helps some of you guys thinking about doing this too.

Russ

cmondo · #**104** 01/22/2006, 11:19 PM

You know I never thought about the sandbed being too small for the flounder....I guess that is what putting dwarf in front of the name does. Anyway, any luck finding that blueberry gorgonian?? I saw one today, looked real crappy though.

masterswimmer · #**105** 01/22/2006, 11:25 PM

I've been looking for the blueberry. No luck yet. Remember, I've been patient all along. I won't rush it now. Besides, I've got three hot frags coming this week. I'm psyched. Pix will be forthcoming by weeks end.

Thanks again for staying with me on this one cmondo.

Russ

Broodingwolf · #**106** 01/22/2006, 11:29 PM

I saw a gorgeous blueberry gorgonian at the LFS the other day. Sorely tempted to get it. If you can't find one locally, Chad at Reefscience.com gets them fairly often, I'm sure he could special order one for you.

cmondo · #**107** 01/22/2006, 11:39 PM

My pleasure swimmer, just waiting patiently for new stats and pics.
On a side note, My pics are coming soon.

masterswimmer · #**108** 01/22/2006, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Broodingwolf
I saw a gorgeous blueberry gorgonian at the LFS the other day. Sorely tempted to get it. If you can't find one locally, Chad at Reefscience.com gets them fairly often, I'm sure he could special order one for you.

Bw, thank you for that heads up. Reefscience is a class act too, very familiar with them.

cmondo, I'm ready for those pix.

Russ

KING OF THE REEF · #**109** 01/23/2006, 06:23 PM

ok ok ok ok ok awsome tank man. i am doing the sam thing in my 15 long(i started a thread bout it). question though, did oyu silicone the rock wall to the tank after fitting it in? if so then thats what ill do. i plan ot jsut have a skimmer and a hob flite in mine nothing special lol.

Cutiewitbooty · #**110** 01/23/2006, 06:30 PM

come on, come on, come on, i wanna see more pix of the tank, even if it hasn't grown out yet, you said you got some corals right

masterswimmer · #**111** 01/23/2006, 09:11 PM

Imareefer, imitation is the best form of flattery. Thank you for the compliment. As for attaching the wall to the tank back.....It is actually almost self supporting (because of the 90 degree corner). However, I did use a couple of cable tie mounts. They have adhesive backs that I attached to the tank back and ran a cable tie through it and around the light diffuser. This is a pic of the cable tie adhesive mount:

Hope this helps,
Russ

masterswimmer · #**112** 01/23/2006, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cutiewitbooty
come on, come on, come on, i wanna see more pix of the tank, even if it hasn't grown out yet, you said you got some corals right

Now as for you Amber......You twisted my arm

. Here's a couple of shots in your honor (and persistence). Thank you for that. I do appreciate it.

FTS, January 23, 2005:

Mycedium (not a frag....7" colony). I will be fragging it though:

Crocea:

Russ

Cutiewitbooty · #**113** 01/23/2006, 09:39 PM

awww your such a sweetheart

It looks so awesome!!! Did you just come up with this idea, about the rock wall? Tanks again for postin pics i love them

charlesgage · #**114** 01/23/2006, 09:42 PM

Lookin' good masterswimmer! How are you liking the lighting? (250 MH right?)

KING OF THE REEF · #**115** 01/23/2006, 09:58 PM

ok can i get the piece at homedepot? did you just put it on the back pane and mount it that way? looks easy enough. ill post some pics after i get my rr attached

masterswimmer · #**116** 01/23/2006, 10:45 PM

Amber, thanks. Yes, the idea just came to me. Took quite awhile in the planning stages, but the idea itself was just something that I hadn't seen before. I have since seen others do similar things, but not the way I did it. Thanks again.

Charles, thank you. The lighting is actually 150w DE HQI and so far I like it a lot.

Ima, yes, I got them from HD. And yes, I just peeled off the paper backing and stuck it to the glass. Couldn't have been easier. Took under two minutes to do that part of the project. I would surely hope you'd post me a link to your thread. I'm looking forward to it.

Russ

LeftCoast · #**117** 01/24/2006, 12:58 AM

Sweet crocea!

KING OF THE REEF · #**118** 01/24/2006, 07:42 AM

ok i will here it is
http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...hreadid=758176
enjoy, pics are coming tonight hopefully

rockindacheeks · #**119** 01/24/2006, 02:03 PM

probably one of the coolest nano setups ive seen... i love it!

piberoptikz · #**120** 01/24/2006, 02:33 PM

Very cool!

masterswimmer · #**121** 01/24/2006, 05:02 PM

Spiff, thanks. It does have some very nice colors and markings.

Ima, I responded to your thread. Sounds like a nice start. Good luck.

Dan, thanks for the supportive comments. Helps a lot when the tank is so young. Doesn't look like it's going forward to me anymore.

pi, thank you too.

Russ

KING OF THE REEF · #**122** 01/24/2006, 05:53 PM

russ, im hopefully getting my rr tommorrow or saturday. i got my new lights today however hurrah check my thread later tnihgt o early tomorrow for pics of it

masterswimmer · #**123** 01/28/2006, 12:53 AM

A new addition to the wall this week.

Alien eye Orange Acan echinata :

There were other additions, just very difficult positioning for any decent pix. I'll try again tomorrow.

Russ

masterswimmer · #**124** 01/28/2006, 01:20 PM

Here's a couple more update additions:

Green ring purple blue Acan Echinata:

Red & Green Micromussa:

Russ

KING OF THE REEF · #**125** 01/28/2006, 02:21 PM

russ, sorry i hvent updated my thread, i have been sick. sucks btw when i got a meeting of the pbmas.org to go to today. i still dont have rr yet but i am getting a heck of alot of frags ofr this tank. ill update tonight or early tmmrw as the lights will most likely be out. as for your tanks and coral keep it up looking really good