Mike's 225 Reef Tank Log - Page 7

MdM31 · #**151** 08/16/2006, 07:41 PM

finally got some pics tonight! lol!!! the clean up crew was added last night, thanks keys critters!!!!!!

Hopefully i can put the layer of sand i want in the tank this weekend. Will keep yall updated, the luminarc reflectors have also been finally ordered. Metal halides next week.

Corals should go in around MACNA :P . I am so stoked, one month to go!!!

-Mike

MdM31 · #**152** 10/05/2006, 10:17 PM

Wow I havent updated this thread since almost 2 months ago. Anyways here it is.

My new GEO needlewheel skimmer should be here monday. All the corals were bought at MACNA, and the frags were bought from reefermadness.

Sorry its been so long guys! These past months have been pretty busy!

-Mike

MdM31 · #**153** 10/05/2006, 10:17 PM

I need new actinics, those pictures are only showing the XM 10k's in luminarc reflectors.

Waxxiemann · #**154** 10/05/2006, 10:29 PM

looking pimp mike.

Bax · #**155** 10/06/2006, 07:08 AM

Looks sweet!

MdM31 · #**156** 10/12/2006, 03:37 PM

here is the new skimmer!

It has been set up since last night, and is already pulling out some gunk!

And here is a decent full tank shot.

Hope yall enjoy!

-Mike

MdM31 · #**157** 10/12/2006, 03:39 PM

i need some actinic bulbs, that shot is xm10ks only. I am running three of them in luminarc reflectors.

enojy guys!

foxthorn · #**158** 10/13/2006, 08:57 AM

Grete looking tank!! I noticed in your under tank shots that you didn't paint or prime the inside of the cabinet.... Just keep an eye out for moisture and mildew buildup. Maybe a small exaust fan would provide a bit of insurance.

JW Jersey · #**159** 10/13/2006, 07:51 PM

MdM31, Its coming along very well. I just placed an order with Derek for the same tank, With more holes for a closed loop is the only difference. Good luck with your setup and keep updating.

MdM31 · #**160** 10/14/2006, 03:32 PM

the stand floor and insdie of the stand were coated with polyeutherane.

thanks for the comments guys!

JW Jersey- You will love your new tank!

JW Jersey · #**161** 10/14/2006, 10:50 PM

Hey mike, how do have your returns entering the tank. Does it go right over the euro brace then down into the tank? What pump are you using for your return? Thanks...

Tiki G. · #**162** 10/20/2006, 12:53 PM

Man I just love seeing all the stands people build on here. Yours looks awesome. I always have to give kudos to those that build them as nice as this.

Salty Brother · #**163** 10/20/2006, 01:10 PM

looking good, but you really do need some acinics to pull out more color. I really like that monti! The green polyps are sweet!

AVALover5498 · #**164** 10/20/2006, 04:31 PM

From the pics already this is shaping up to be a gorgeous tank!!!

MdM31 · #**165** 10/28/2006, 01:21 PM

Got the actinics. Tank has been doing well, the skimmer is working great too.

-Mike

MdM31 · #**166** 10/28/2006, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Hey mike, how do have your returns entering the tank. Does it go right over the euro brace then down into the tank? What pump are you using for your return? Thanks...

The return goes through one of the overflow boxes then up over the euro bracing into the tank. I can take some pictures if you would like.

-Mike

MdM31 · #**167** 11/06/2006, 05:14 PM

Looks like i too have flatworms now

Im not exactly positive how they were introduced, but I think I may have either gotten them from the rock or from an acro colony. I have lost 5-6 frags already, and it looks like they are getting at my huge colony

TMPCC is in the mail, along with some flatworm exit. If anyone has any extra interceptor, please let me know.

-Mike

charlesjordanjr · #**168** 11/06/2006, 09:06 PM

sorry to hear about that. You going to use flatworm exit?
-Chuck

MdM31 · #**169** 11/06/2006, 09:24 PM

I dont know much about it, but i ordered it along with the TMPCC coral dip. Do you have any experience with it?

GSMguy · #**170** 11/06/2006, 09:30 PM

tank is amazing

MdM31 · #**171** 11/06/2006, 09:38 PM

thanks for the support guys!

jond · #**172** 11/06/2006, 10:19 PM

Great tank! I have a 280 miracles awaiting it's spot as an inwall in my new house. I apoligize if I missed it in the thread, but what are the details on your sump?

MdM31 · #**173** 08/15/2007, 06:01 PM

well guys sad news i had to break down the tank and move it to virginia.

i have everything back and running now and im just finalizing some plumbing. I will get pictures ASAP!

JCurry · #**174** 08/15/2007, 06:17 PM

Sweet tank! It will be awesome again after your move I would bet even better. What part of VA?

Bax · #**175** 08/15/2007, 06:47 PM

I am sure it'll be even better when v 2.0 is fully on line