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Old 06/08/2007, 01:23 PM
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In the cabinet base.

All my wet works is plumbed through the wall into a work room, so I have nothing under the tank except power management.

BTW - The Solaris is totally sweet.

Cloud cover, manual adjustments, debug, solar timer, LED output adjustments,etc.etc.etc.etc.
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Old 06/08/2007, 01:29 PM
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ah, I am debating on where to put mine. I would like to mount them in the cabinet, but not 100% sure yet. for now they will sit next to my stand on either side. Yeah the feature set is pretty sweet, gotta love the 50% dim for cloud cover.
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Old 06/08/2007, 01:31 PM
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Joe,

Yes it is!

Autographed Karpovtsev Jersy.

Won it at a silent auction during one of my sons hockey tournements.

I think I bid $200 which wasn't too bad and it supports our hockey habit - 3 boys all played hockey over the years.

Tank is bottom bare until I cycle my rock.

Attempting to make it a bit easier in cleaning all the junk falling off the LR. I am planning to add substrate at some point, still not sure what kind/color/quantity.

What a fun time watching rock cycle
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Old 06/08/2007, 01:32 PM
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kinda like paint drying huh?
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Old 06/08/2007, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted By J3Reef;

"Autographed Karpovtsev Jersy."

Awesome. I wonder how long you'll have to wait for a Cup? Or myself, hoping for a Bruins Cup?

What grain size of sand will you be using for DSB? SSB?

Thanks,

Joe
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Old 06/08/2007, 02:50 PM
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have you guy's seen this stuff... I was thinking about using it for a 2-3" SB in my 120.

http://www.caribsea.com/pages/featur...an_direct.html
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Old 06/08/2007, 03:06 PM
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No, Larry, I hadn't. It looks like the right mix % of particle sizes for NNR, but I just don't know about their claims of cycling ability. I also would think a DSB for NNR would need to be ~ 4" to 5" for optimum reduction (but that's just me).

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Old 06/08/2007, 03:15 PM
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yeah, the cycle thing is "their word" I plan on doing a 2-3" sb in the display, and a 5" DSB in my fuge.
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Old 06/08/2007, 03:27 PM
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LFS had a 40lb bag that he recommended I put into my fuge during cycle.







I have about ~3 to 4 inches in the fuge and may add any left over sand that I have when I add substrate to my main tank.

I really like the look and all the goodies that came along - rocks, shells, etc. The big stuff was rubble from my LR :-)
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Old 06/08/2007, 04:26 PM
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It sure looks like good stuff!!!

Joe
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Old 06/08/2007, 05:03 PM
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looks good guys my uncle is getting the 400w solaris for his 125
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Old 06/08/2007, 05:25 PM
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has he ordered it yet? There is a member on RC who is a dealer for PFO on them, and has pretty good prices. LMK if you interested in his info.
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Old 06/12/2007, 12:03 AM
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sweet tanks.
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Old 06/12/2007, 08:07 PM
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J3Reef 120 Oceanic Tech



120 Tech Tank


Solaris LED Lighting


Water Setup - Filter Guys RO/DI


MRC 80Gallon Sump/Fuge


Aqua-C 240 Skimmer


Fuge


Two HK4 & Two HK3


Rock


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Old 06/12/2007, 08:22 PM
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Sweet looking setup J3! How do you like those Hydors?
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Old 06/12/2007, 08:57 PM
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Great so far.

I was waiting on a Tunze 6000 setup w/controller, but they kept pushing out delivery dates :-(

I ended up saving a ton of money and so far these guys rock.

They really move water and have done a great job while my rock cooks.

Once I add LS I will have to adust them a bit to ensure I dont have a sand storm, but from what I seen while my rock is cycling I think this is the right number of PHs for my setup.

I am either going to wait on the HK controller that should be out soon or get a Seio to run the HK4s off of as well.
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Old 06/12/2007, 10:34 PM
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j3 - love the rock work! what type of rock is that?
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Old 06/12/2007, 11:18 PM
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new pics these are with my Day White and Day Blue LED's at 80%.









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Old 06/12/2007, 11:22 PM
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Day Blue @ 100% day white @ 0
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Old 06/12/2007, 11:22 PM
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Day blue @ 0, Day White @ 100
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Old 06/12/2007, 11:23 PM
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DB, and DW @ 0 lunar White and Blue @ 10
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Old 06/12/2007, 11:24 PM
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Pretty slick huh?
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Old 06/13/2007, 05:45 AM
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Pretty slick huh?

Haha! Yeah they're slick! I'll trade you some NO Fluorescence for them, what do you say? I'll even pay for shipping
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Old 06/13/2007, 09:01 AM
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KMP -

100lb of fiji
30lb of deep water fiji

LFS cut me a really nice deal.

The deep water fiji ended up being 3 large pieces nice color/shape.

The "regular" fiji had some very nice pieces - branches, lots of holes, good color and lots of life. I keep seeing new stuff pop up every day.

I would have had more rock, but I took my wife and she was dead set on helping..

Wife - I like that rock all covered in that purple stuff.
Reply - Yes dear it is very nice, but very large and dense.
Wife - But I like that rock all covered in that purple stuff.
Reply - Yes dear I like the purple stuff as well, but that rock probably will cost $100 on its own.
Wife - But I like that rock. It has all that purple stuff and I think you should get it.
Reply - Yes dear it is a very nice rock. I guess I will get it.
Wife - I think you will be very happy with the rock I helped you pick out.
LFS - That will be $500.00 dollars.
Wife - You spentding $500.00 dollars on rock!!!

Radio was on really loud all the way home :-)
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Old 06/13/2007, 09:43 AM
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Larry,

That is the same sand I used on my tank. its really good stuff, just make you have some live rock to put in the tank either before or after the sand to give the bacteria something to attach too.

My tank was cloudy for two days until i put the live rock in...

J3,

Nice looking setup, if you have not bought the Tunze yet I would look at the vortech. I just went to my co-workers house and he has the tunze's and have to say they are nice but the stream was not as broad and gentle like the vortech.

Just something to consider if you are waiting to long.......I had to want for my Tunze Top-off for about 4 weeks.

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