Naka's 180 Starphire tank!!! - Page 7

naka · #**151** 09/07/2006, 11:35 AM

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Originally posted by majesticangelfish
Gday James,

I love your new system! It seems the Japanese methodology/style has influenced you too

Your tank looks so clean and the aqua scaping and planning is very interesting, not another “wall” reef.

The Equipment room is inspiring too- I can’t wait until I finish my studies…

Your older tank was great too, are you going to move that “purple base lokani” into this new system?

Also, the MH system is very impressive, have the T5 “dimmbar” ballasts come to the states yet? I’m sure you would have some fun with those…

Would you mind running me through what cartridges your using on the RO/DI?

Again, Well done, and please keep posting pictures!

Cheers, Josh

Hi Josh, it's good to hear from you again. Are you still doing Zeovit method? I want to see some pics Josh.

Hey how did you know that I was a clean water freak? lol
Are you talking about this coral?

The purple base Lokani is in my friends tank right now. He won't give it up. lol I'll get it from him later, but the purple coloration is gone and it's all metalic green. I got this one to replace my green/purple lokani.

James

naka · #**152** 09/07/2006, 11:36 AM

Here's my cartridges from Spectrapure:

1. 1.0 micron sediment filter
2. booster pump
3. .5 micron sediment filter
4. .5 micron carbon filter
5. 90 g/day RO membrane
6. DI AR Both DI cartridges remove silica and heavy metals
7. DI SF Also removes amonia, phosphate, nitrates

Sediment Filter SF-MT-0.5-10
Carbon Filter CF-0.5-10
DI Cartridge DI-SF-CI-10
DI Cartridge DI-AR-CI-10

James

adddo · #**153** 09/07/2006, 05:46 PM

Beautiful

servicky · #**154** 09/07/2006, 06:36 PM

NAKA YOU SUCK...... WHy do you have to have the best....... naawwww
Awesome job bro i will be looking forward to se that thing in person.. wen i get down there....i had to go with a 150 gallon couldnt fit it where i wanted it..... trying to figure out what skimmer i think im going to switch over to those needle wheel things... instead of a beckett.... yca when i get down there......

majesticangelfish · #**155** 09/07/2006, 08:51 PM

G’day James,

I don’t blame your mate for not parting with that coral!!

Unfortunately my tank crashed due to a major overdosing of Kalkwasser, while I was visiting Georgia, US last Christmas, only some VERY hardy LPS survived, (two Acanthastrea, one Trachyphyllia and one large Duncaopsammia), none of the SPS made it.

Just one month ago, I restarted my system, after slowly acquiring some D&D T5, and other gear. It’s taking me along time to get things rolling. Personally, IME, I will always use a (probiotic) bacterial system such as ZEOvit for SPS tanks, for me, this method works.

I don’t want to post a full tank shot yet, however here are the two Acans.

(First Acan under Deltec T5, while the second acan under 20K BLV)
Thanks for explaining the RO/DI system.

Cheers, Josh

lennyd19 · #**156** 09/09/2006, 08:08 PM

naka I am really thinking os buying the acls lighting controler.
Few questions does this dim all of the lights on the system? And how user frendily is it? Lastly what is your overall take on this unit? Thanks!

drummereef · #**157** 09/10/2006, 01:10 AM

Elegant.

naka · #**158** 09/10/2006, 09:20 AM

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Originally posted by lennyd19
naka I am really thinking os buying the acls lighting controler.
Few questions does this dim all of the lights on the system? And how user frendily is it? Lastly what is your overall take on this unit? Thanks!

No you can only dim the MH. I really like it alot, but you should wait until the new updated version comes out. I heard that Sfiligoi is releasing the new software some time this fall. I'll find out for sure after MACNA.

User friendly.... Yes, couple of issues that I have w/ this version:

1) Length of light period. You can set the ACLS to what time the lights to come on, but once you do it's coming on for 12 hrs. I have my ACLS on timer (Reef Keep2) to come on at noon, then the ACLS does the mini sunrise effect and stays on until 8:30. I really don't mind this b/c I have a controller, but I'm sure the new version will fix this issue.

2) No option for just the actinics on or MH only. Also, should be fixed with the new version. I'm sure I can have both these issue fixed, but I really don't mind right now. I'll see them at MACNA to disscuss it further.

James

lennyd19 · #**159** 09/10/2006, 10:44 AM

thanks!

swb · #**160** 09/10/2006, 02:51 PM

Naka, your new tank is absolutely beautiful! truly inspirational!

melev · #**161** 09/10/2006, 03:02 PM

swb,

[welcome]

You do realize you'll have to post all the time now.

CletusKlump · #**162** 09/22/2006, 11:46 AM

Naka,

Is that a custom stand, where can I get one.....awsome tank.

Jeff

Project Reef · #**163** 09/22/2006, 12:59 PM

Nake, check out this coral premium aquatics has for sale right now. Thought you might like it: http://www.premiumaquatics.com/cherrypick/sps/a13.JPG

blufyre3 · #**164** 09/22/2006, 10:10 PM

Beautiful tank. You're also a fabulous photographer.

Rokdog · #**165** 09/23/2006, 02:02 AM

Amazing, I have a LOT to learn. One of the nicest tanks i've ever seen.

subREEFed · #**166** 09/23/2006, 04:46 AM

wow, i had to go through all the pics that tanks addicting

awsome set up all the way around, really admire it

Reefer90210 · #**167** 09/23/2006, 11:39 AM

what an ugly tank, I dont know what all the fuss is about

JK, sweet set up. My system is almost ready. Cant wait to share it with everyone else on here

lennyd19 · #**168** 09/28/2006, 07:12 PM

hey naka just wondering if you found anything out about the new acls. Thanks!

akbuuur · #**169** 09/28/2006, 08:48 PM

AMAZING tank, makes me wanna takeall my sand out haha

naka · #**170** 09/28/2006, 10:20 PM

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Originally posted by lennyd19
hey naka just wondering if you found anything out about the new acls. Thanks!

Thanks everyone for all the kind words. Lenny, I found out that the new ACLS has few extra functions such as T5 override button. You can send your old one in to get the new software upgrade, but I'm pretty happy w/ mine.

Thanks,

James

naka · #**171** 09/28/2006, 10:25 PM

Few ORA frags I picked up at MACNA.

Pink birdnest w/ killer zoa clusters

Blue polyp German acro

Indo deepwater acro

Blue acro w/ green polyps

Nuclear green monti (elkhorn species?)

James

naka · #**172** 09/28/2006, 10:43 PM

New fish additions!

g. semifasciatus

pair of gobies from joetbs

Hawaiian cleaner fish (Labroides phthirophagus)

Neon goby

Ewan · #**173** 09/29/2006, 08:19 AM

Naka, Beautiful setup!! I'm getting ready to do my dream tank setup this year, and I've decided on the ACLS as well as the Sfiligoi lighting.
I also hope to order my tank from Aquarium Obsessed.

I really admire the lack of plumbing in the tank. I see that you have gone through the bottom of the tank for your return... What is your regime in case of a power outage? Do you rely on a check valve? Perhaps you only have the closed loop going through the bottom and the return is higher up in the tank?

Thanks for all the photos and inspiration! I recently super-charged my RO/DI setup with a booster pump, and it's night and day! I've placed a lot of emphasis on my RO/DI setup during my last move, and it's been a tremendous upgrade.

regards,

Rob

naka · #**174** 09/29/2006, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ewan
Naka, Beautiful setup!! I'm getting ready to do my dream tank setup this year, and I've decided on the ACLS as well as the Sfiligoi lighting.
I also hope to order my tank from Aquarium Obsessed.

I really admire the lack of plumbing in the tank. I see that you have gone through the bottom of the tank for your return... What is your regime in case of a power outage? Do you rely on a check valve? Perhaps you only have the closed loop going through the bottom and the return is higher up in the tank?

Thanks for all the photos and inspiration! I recently super-charged my RO/DI setup with a booster pump, and it's night and day! I've placed a lot of emphasis on my RO/DI setup during my last move, and it's been a tremendous upgrade.

regards,

Rob

Congrats Rob, you're going to fall in love w/ the Sfiligoi lights. Sunrise and sunset effects are really something to see. I recommend you set the sunrise to 15 min and sunset to 30. Longer time will put a lot of stress on your MH bulbs. That was recommended by Mr. Sfiligoi himself Allessandro from MACNA.

Plumbing is done all on the bottom w/ CL. The 2 black loc-line is the return from Eheim 1260, and I don't have any check valves. I also added 1 Ecotech Vortec pump on the left side of my tank to give more flow for my sps. I'll take a full tank shot later.

I couldn't agree w/ you more on you RO/DI setup. I think it's the most important part of my reef tank. I have to thank jdieck (Jose) for helping me design my RO/DI. If you have anymore questions, just email me. naka8899@aol.com

Thanks,

James

Typhon · #**175** 09/29/2006, 10:01 AM

James... Impressive to say the least!!! Your tank is just amazing. Just love the clean look of your system and I know what you mean about the important of a good RO/DI unit. Here is a pic of mine.