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Old 11/26/2007, 11:46 AM
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The calcium stays around 430-440, coraline is very slow, probably because of the 4 x 400 MH's, but its coming along. Any suggestions on how I can excellerate the process ?

Creighton
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Old 11/26/2007, 01:06 PM
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Great looking fish, but why take all the photos with the flash? Tends to wash out the colors in my opinion. Would love to see some non-flash photos.
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Old 11/26/2007, 02:04 PM
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I'm not a very good photographer, but I will try some pics tonight without the flash.............
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Old 11/26/2007, 08:14 PM
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OK, here are some pics without a flash, thanks for the suggestion





















let me know what you think.
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Old 11/26/2007, 08:41 PM
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A very well balance community (fish and coral) tank.
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Old 11/26/2007, 08:42 PM
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BTW, what is the dimension of your tank?
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Old 11/26/2007, 08:48 PM
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Tank is 8 foot long, 25" high, & 24" deep
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Old 11/26/2007, 08:48 PM
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sweet tank. love the emp. But I also love the black tang!
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Old 11/26/2007, 08:51 PM
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Thanks, those two are also my favorites
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Old 11/26/2007, 09:37 PM
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yes love the black tang is it compadable with a yellow tang,convict tang or a powder brown? if sso i would love to get one
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Old 11/26/2007, 10:15 PM
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Travis, out of the 3 you mention, I think that only the Yellow could present a problem just because of the similar shape, but the black coloration may help the issue. If it was me, I would much prefer the Black over the Yellow, just a more interesting fish, and not seen that often. Drawback is that the Black Tangs get pretty pricey...........
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Old 11/26/2007, 10:26 PM
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What a comeback! Your tank is actually a bit younger than my reef, but it looks much better. Just goes to show there is no substitute for experience..
I remember you on the Katrina thread, now. Sorry for the loss of your previous tanks, but Yowsa! LOL.

Sincerely,
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Old 11/26/2007, 10:37 PM
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Thanks Matthew, Yea I was pretty bummed right after Katrina, losing all my tanks, not to mention all the other belongings, cars, business, etc....... but it just goes to show ya, just a mere $20-25 grand later and wha-la,.... nice tank, HA HA If my lovely wife knew, I'd be dead......
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Old 11/27/2007, 11:56 AM
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Still looking for some suggestions on how to speed up my coraline growth under the 4 x 400 MH's ?
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Old 11/27/2007, 03:44 PM
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bump
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Old 11/27/2007, 04:18 PM
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Thumbs up

HELLO BIG EASY REEF. All I have to say is WOW your REEF is looking good.
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Old 11/27/2007, 11:16 PM
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Thank you very much Alex
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Old 11/27/2007, 11:39 PM
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What temp are the halides that you're running? I'm assuming that the VHO's are actinics...
Love the lighting.
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Old 11/27/2007, 11:46 PM
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The 400MH's are Ushio 20K, the VHO's are 2-actinic & 2- Aquasun
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