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Old 12/24/2007, 07:01 AM
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Thanks for the conformation - just want to make sure before I start wiring everything. I'm hoping the get everything wired up today and do some testing - can't wait!!!!

I just found this on their RC Web also:

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...readid=1265080
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Old 12/24/2007, 07:03 AM
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Stephen - how's your build going? Not heard anything lately - of course it's hard to fit in with the holidays.


Happy Holidays everyone!!!!
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Old 12/24/2007, 07:06 AM
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The icecap forum is still a good place to go
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Old 12/24/2007, 07:07 AM
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With the holidays it has been crazy here. I hope to get to HD/Lowes today and buy a crapload of pvc so I can get the plumbing done. I plan to paint the inside white today as well. Maybe after the holidays it will speed up.
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Old 12/24/2007, 07:17 AM
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Oh plumbing - I'm so sick of plumbing - LOL. I put the light rack on yesterday and found that I have to remove all the returns I have and reroute them on the top outside around the light rack. Yes it's that close . Not to much of a big deal but just having to do more plumbing makes me sick - LOL. You get to the point that the smell of the glue kind of turns your stomach - not that bad but getting there! My T5's are only 3 inches from the water - very close! You know my ceiling and we knew it was low but I really thought I would have at least 4 inches.
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Old 12/24/2007, 07:23 AM
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wow thats real close.. I was at FAOIS saturday and the anthias were still there.. merry christmas to me!
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Old 12/24/2007, 07:28 AM
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Yes - I know but it should be OK - I checked my 65g and they are about the same - maybe just a little bit higher but not much. If I have problems I'll just have to redesign the rack - I don't want to redo it now! Might be an upgrade in the future but not now!

Did you get the anthias or just taking your chances that I won't snatch them .
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Old 12/24/2007, 07:33 AM
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They are MINE!.. I paid for 6.. Im gonna pick them up the 5th when the qt is up..
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Old 12/24/2007, 08:06 AM
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Did you get 1 male and the rest females? The 4 - Yellow wrasse (Alberts Angels - LOL) are chomping at the bit to get into the 280. I can't wait to see all 5 - females with Albert (BIG yellow wrasse).
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Old 12/24/2007, 08:14 AM
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Cue John Forsythe

The redstripe dont have much of a color difference between sexes. males are bigger though so Im getting one big guy and the rest as small as possible. They were all eating like pigs Saturday.. sweet!

http://www.amonline.net.au/FISHES/fi...fasciatus2.htm
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Old 12/24/2007, 11:29 AM
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Oh - those are nice! I saw them at FAOIS they looked very healthy and ready to go to a good home. I take it that their care is about the same as the Bartlett's, is that correct?
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Old 12/24/2007, 03:16 PM
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I have a little question. Do you think I should use weldon 15 to fix my reactor? On page 11 of my thread I have a photo of it. I was going to try and get ups to fix it or pay for a replacement from Geo, but if I can just glue it and it last I might just go that way.
I would love some thoughts on this. Thanks
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Old 12/24/2007, 04:31 PM
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Eric, I would get GEO/UPS to replace it. If you repair it yourself and need to warrant it later it may not be covered!
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Old 12/24/2007, 11:30 PM
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Yes, I agree with Stephen on that Eric. I know you want your system up and running but you paid good $ for the equipment and I saw the damage - that's major. but if you really feel it would be better for you to just fix it I would go with either the Weldon 4 (nice clean break without gaps) or the 16 if you can see a little space between the two pieces. It's mainly the lid isn't it? I couldn't believe the damage - very sorry that happened.

Chris (Checkinhawk) - do you agree on my above statement?
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Old 12/25/2007, 10:00 AM
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i saw the pics of erics reactor,if i am correct it was used.if it was used GEO wont take care of it and ups or fedx(who ever shipped it)is responcible for the damage.from what i saw it is broken where the top flange meets the reactor chambers body.it is posible to fix it but really the top flange needs to be cut off level under the exsisting flange,then a new flange ring can be glued on.
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Old 12/26/2007, 01:10 AM
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Thanks for the input everyone. It was insured from ups so I will let them handle it. I hope everyone had a good Christmas.
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Old 12/26/2007, 10:23 AM
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Now, back to Carols amazing reef tank!! Tell us / show us more
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Old 12/26/2007, 03:12 PM
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yes, com'on com'on more pics. I know you have fish in there
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Old 12/26/2007, 03:17 PM
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Yeah lets see some pics of all the tanks and the satges that they are at...Pleaseeeeeeeee
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Old 12/26/2007, 07:46 PM
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Hey Chris - getting a little sassy aren't we - I guess giving Cindy a electrical upgrade for your tank paid off

Thanks checkinhawk - it's nice to have a resident acrylic specialist.

Eric - I hope everything works out with UPS, let us know how it goes.

Paul - patience grasshopper

OK - Lets start the photos!


This show the returns on the top - way to close. I removed the front returns completely and added "Y"s to each of the back returns.


This is what the light rack rolled completely off the tank.


This shows the room I have between the tank and the rack when it's removed - NICE!


This is the front view - lots of space to get into the tank from the front also.


Me testing one of my DIY reflectors and a new ballast - sweet.
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Old 12/26/2007, 07:54 PM
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Oh yeah - we have light!!!! This is only one light - what a nice spread with the reflector!


This is a side view of the light spread.


This is an update on the Infinity - I've been adding all the easy care and lower light corals - just to help the tank cycle and the coral ready for the transfer.


This is the Sea Horse tank. I just grabbed some microalgae and a rock I had and dropped them into the tank. I'll fix it up later but all this will help the tank cycle better.


These are the ballast racks I made. I'll hang these tomorrow and finish the wiring - then we'll have all the lights on!
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Old 12/26/2007, 08:31 PM
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very nice!! wow those reflectors are great!!! it will be nice with all 3 in there it will be like the sun :-)
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Old 12/26/2007, 10:27 PM
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very nice!! wow those reflectors are great!!! it will be nice with all 3 in there it will be like the sun :-)
Ditto...those reflectors are awesome and a nice job on that light rack
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Old 12/27/2007, 06:16 AM
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Thanks Roger and Paul!

The light rack was one of my easiest DIY projects. The ballast racks were very easy to make also, I just used some leftover aluminum and as you can see I still have a few ballast to add. The ballast are on my other tanks so I'll have to go with two MH for about a week. The other 430 and Tek ballast will be on the 75g for about two or so months before I can transfer some of the more nutrient demanding corals (Gorgonians, Trachyphyllia geoffroyi, Goniopora). I'm not sure about the Euphyllia species I have, I think they would do just fine but I'll have to check on them.

I just can't believe the light spread I'm getting with just one DIY reflector. Not bad for $10 investment and a little time to make them - LOL.
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Old 12/27/2007, 08:32 AM
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looks tremendous!! cant wait to see it!!

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