700g in the mix- - Page 11

Jar*Head · #**251** 10/23/2007, 10:00 PM

Nah, you are the man Joe (with a big tank). I am tankless now.... I have to wait for a year before i can get my new tank up and running..

BTW, how do you like the Deltec Ca reactor? I am looking into the 601S for my new setup....

MG21 · #**252** 10/28/2007, 12:15 AM

Looks good Joe, watermelon is coming along nice!!

Jar*Head · #**253** 10/28/2007, 01:06 AM

Joe, I'm getting 84x48x24 1" acrylic all around. Should be do Euro brace or top brace? I was thinking 3 open holes on top 24"x36" each hole. What do you think?

KEEPERZ · #**254** 10/28/2007, 05:20 PM

Thanks Mark, where's the pics of all them new acans?

Steve-the deltec calc reactor has been good to me so far, with your tank, it would be awesome to do a 4-5"eurobrace, I just am not sure about the strength factor on a tank as long as the one your doing-

spazz · #**255** 10/30/2007, 09:50 PM

very nice tank. i remember when that skimmer was built. lol
it should give you a couple of gallons of skimmate per day.

KEEPERZ · #**256** 10/30/2007, 11:57 PM

Hey Spazz- thank you for the kind words, I am still skimming with the H&S. Due to my co-workers death, work became really hectic and I was unable to get to Reno and pick that monster up from Jay and we both thought it was best not to try shipping it. Not sure if he still has it, but he said that skimmer rocked. In saying that-the stuff you have been creating is awesome,I've seen nothing but good feedback-congrats to you-

spazz · #**257** 10/31/2007, 12:34 AM

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Originally posted by KEEPERZ
Hey Spazz- thank you for the kind words, I am still skimming with the H&S. Due to my co-workers death, work became really hectic and I was unable to get to Reno and pick that monster up from Jay and we both thought it was best not to try shipping it. Not sure if he still has it, but he said that skimmer rocked. In saying that-the stuff you have been creating is awesome,I've seen nothing but good feedback-congrats to you-

if you need advice getting that set up let me know.

KEEPERZ · #**258** 11/05/2007, 12:30 AM

Here's a recent actinic fts-wish I had better skillz at taking it-

WetSleeves · #**259** 11/05/2007, 07:05 AM

Been watching this thread for a while now. It's coming along very nicely!

Bax · #**260** 11/05/2007, 09:24 AM

Nice actinic FTS

KEEPERZ · #**261** 11/05/2007, 04:09 PM

Thank you Bax and WetSleeves-just maintaining and watching the tank grow into it's own,thanks for tagging along,much appreciated-
Here's a couple left and right angled shots-

jnarowe · #**262** 11/05/2007, 04:25 PM

wow, what a cool tank! It's like you are swimming in the ocean!

KEEPERZ · #**263** 11/30/2007, 01:41 AM

-Thanks Jon- doing all I can to have an ocean in the desert-lol
-pics under halides-400w helios 20k's

samson78945 · #**264** 11/30/2007, 02:29 PM

what a tank! i wish i could do something like that!!! keep it up and stick with the updates!

Brandan · #**265** 11/30/2007, 05:03 PM

Wow, I am now starting to like the BB look. I have never really liked it much, but yours looks perfect!!!!! I think you have to have a very large tank for the BB look to be ok. The overflows make the tank look crazy tall. The tank has turned out very, very nice!!!! Awesome job!

KEEPERZ · #**266** 11/30/2007, 08:19 PM

Samson78945-Thank you and I am sure some day you will do something similar and better.The addicton to this hobby makes anything possible!!

Brandan-Thank you also!! My 450g had sand and I could not keep it up like I should have so I went with the BB and it has worked out well for me. I know it's not for everyone but I like mine.

FunkieReefJunkie · #**267** 12/03/2007, 09:44 AM

You've done a beautiful job keeperz. I really enjoy your fish selection. People go frugal on the reef fish to lower maintenance, but it just isn't the same. I like to see all the colorful fish fleeting about, bobbing and weaving throughout the rock work as they do on the actual reef.

KEEPERZ · #**268** 12/03/2007, 05:58 PM

Thank you Funkie-keeping a low nutrient tank along with a good amount of fish is the ongoing challenge, no doubt. I agree, fish movement is an attraction on any reef!!

KEEPERZ · #**269** 12/08/2007, 01:48 AM

Cortez ray- anyone have experience with them? Will my flow ruin his happiness?

lhoy · #**270** 12/08/2007, 02:21 AM

I would suspect the lack of substrate would bother it before the flow.

Love your rock layout.

Lee

jnarowe · #**271** 12/08/2007, 02:44 AM

wow, I heard you had nads, but I didn't believe it until now!

spazz · #**272** 12/08/2007, 09:34 AM

you are going to really stress out that stingray if you dont have sand in the bottom of that tank. they use the sand to sleep in and hide in. that is one of the major things with having a stingray is the sand.

KEEPERZ · #**273** 12/08/2007, 12:57 PM

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Originally posted by spazz
you are going to really stress out that stingray if you dont have sand in the bottom of that tank. they use the sand to sleep in and hide in. that is one of the major things with having a stingray is the sand.

Thank you Ihoy,Spazz and LOL Jnarowe-

Ok, so I guess he'll be good with the flow of an sps tank but will prolly not like the BB. Is this any different then having wrasses that like to bury themselves or fish that should have a larger swimming areas and we do it all the time? I ask because I think we all go against the grain of what's natural, not being sarcastic, just looking for your continued thoughts-thank you

Reefski's · #**274** 12/08/2007, 06:09 PM

seems cruel to me to keep that fish in that tank. i would like to see how it fares over the few years.

it is cruel to buy/keep a fish that can not be kept in that tank for a natural lifespan.

Carl

chris wright · #**275** 12/08/2007, 07:05 PM

Love your set up mate.

As for wrasses, i'd only consider them if you plan to add sand. I have a canary wrasse, and every night it buries itself in the sand. If for some reason it gets stressed its the same deal. I would reckon the same for the ray, but it may find a way to cope.

Cheers

Chris