Oceanic Tech Tank Owners Thread - Page 19

hobbzz · #**451** 12/05/2007, 12:02 AM

Thanks guys. I really like your aquascaping Nismo. Is that DIY rock or did you just luck out with some cool shapes? And is that a blue milli top center?

Right now I'm running 2 Aquascience 22k's (similar to a blue plus), 1 KZ Fiji purple, and 1 aquasun. I'm ordering another aquasun and an ATI Pro Color with the last kit. I also have 2 blue pluses and one uvl super actinic that I'm not using, so when I get the last kit I'll play around with the last bulb as I'll definitely keep the 22k's, pro color, and fiji purple. The last one will be either the actinic, aquasun, or blue plus (probably blue plus or actinic).

I got the duncans as a frag of 5 heads, and now it's over 13, about 6 months later. In my last tank (20L) I could feed them without getting my hands wet, so I fed them every day. Now with a 25" tall tank I never feed them.

Sick of getting my hands wet.

nismo driver · #**452** 12/05/2007, 12:33 AM

the rock is a mix of kalani, fiji and marco rock.

this was a ten gallon nano last january then became a 20l for 7 months and when that developed a crack it grew into the 45.

top center is two blue milli's that have been growning and coloring nicely for about 7 months

back when i first got it

Morbidious · #**453** 12/05/2007, 12:59 AM

Great Looking Tanks!

B

Joe · #**454** 12/05/2007, 06:44 AM

Is anyone else having problems getting the Vortechs to adhere to the back glass of the Tech tanks?

Joe

LarryW · #**455** 12/06/2007, 06:20 PM

i have both of my vortech on the sides....

here are some updated pics. I cooked my rock for 6mo in a 800g system so it's nice a loaded with pods. I am running an EV180 with a mag9 that is dialed down.

Ryan009 · #**456** 12/06/2007, 07:22 PM

I have not gotten mine to work on the back. Has anyone been able to mount the Vortech's on the back of their tank?

nattydread · #**457** 12/06/2007, 07:22 PM

Nice tank sditch.

Now I have to buy more frags!

nattydread · #**458** 12/06/2007, 07:22 PM

Ryan,

I had mine there and it worked fine. But it kicked up too much sand.

wildjoe · #**459** 12/06/2007, 08:48 PM

Fantastic looking aquascaping Ldogg. What is the differencence between the coloring in the 2 tank shots with the Solaris? 1 with flash-1 without? Also what are the types of live rock you have-specifically the flatter type?

LarryW · #**460** 12/06/2007, 10:46 PM

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Originally posted by wildjoe
Fantastic looking aquascaping Ldogg. What is the differencence between the coloring in the 2 tank shots with the Solaris? 1 with flash-1 without? Also what are the types of live rock you have-specifically the flatter type?

yep, one with flash, and one without. it shows up cloudy and blue without, so I need to tweak my WB on my camera.

the rock is from marco rocks. the flatter pieces are tonga shelf. they are more dense then his fiji. the other pieces are the fiji. I had a buddy throw it into his 300g sump, for almost 6 months, so it would cure in an established system. if you contact marc, tell him the sizes you want, and he can send you pics of those pieces.

Bud's Reef · #**461** 12/07/2007, 09:57 AM

Larry, that aquascape is awesome. I was planning on getting rock from Marc, but I've had two opportunities to pick up established rock with corals and couldn't pass them up. I now have about 350lbs of rock with lots of corals to go in my 120 but the 120 still sits empty since I've had to build stands for the sump and temporary housing for all the rock and corals.

I currently have a 70G Rubbermaid stock tank filled with most of the rock that will be my sump. I've got my DAS EX-2 skimmer running external to it, a 20G refugium that also temporarily has some rock and coral plumbed to it, and 6 T5s over it. Hopefully, I'll be able to get started on the stand for the tank next week.

grundig5 · #**462** 12/07/2007, 10:20 AM

Everyone's tanks look great...this thread is pushing me to order a Tech. I really like the size of the 70g, but I just cannot figure out a good light for it without constructing a canopy. T5s seem like the obvious answer to me, but there isnt much that can get that deep in 36" length (ATI is really the only one). I think 2x250s is a waste, but is 1x250 enough? Maybe I'll just go with the 90g and avoid this headache.

dedfish · #**463** 12/07/2007, 03:19 PM

The problem with the 70g Tech tank and T5's is that the opening in the top of the tank is only 12" wide and 30" long. The euro brace is about 3 inches wide. I am planning on a single 250w mh with 2x39w T5 for supplemental actinic.

grundig5 · #**464** 12/07/2007, 03:23 PM

Dedfish:
Yeah I realize it would be limited to 6x39 T5s, which is generally just over 12" across. Are you constructing a canopy? Did you get the tech stand? Thanks...

dedfish · #**465** 12/07/2007, 03:29 PM

I did not get the tech stand. I am in the process of building a metal stand for my tank. I'll be constructing a canopy but I want to finish the stand work before I start that. I have a Sunlight Supply 4x39w retro with individual reflectors and that is 12 wide.

grundig5 · #**466** 12/07/2007, 03:47 PM

Yeah the ATI powermod is actually 13.5" with the 6x39...oops...that overshot doesnt bother me though. The huge waitlist, however, is a problem.
Do you think a single 250 in a lumenarc mini could cover the whole tank adequately? I really want to maintain an open top look.

sditch · #**467** 12/08/2007, 12:54 AM

Thanks nattydread, Frags pay off after they start taking. I would like to try to redo my drain line to keep it quite at some point.

hobbzz · #**468** 12/08/2007, 01:42 AM

^ I'd be interested in some ideas as to what people are doing to quiet the drains. With my sump, I can only fit a 90 at the bottom of the drain. I might try using pool tubing but I'm not sure how much that would help.

On a side note...how high is everyone keeping the water level in the overflow?

nattydread · #**469** 12/08/2007, 09:24 AM

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Originally posted by sditch
Thanks nattydread, Frags pay off after they start taking. I would like to try to redo my drain line to keep it quite at some point.

All you need to do is this:

and this:

The only noise I hear is my fuge tricking back into the sump.

nattydread · #**470** 12/08/2007, 10:12 AM

sditch

Are us using a Calc reactor, or just Kalk?

I cant decide when and if I need one. I just bought a bunch of new frags.

Joe · #**471** 12/08/2007, 10:23 AM

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Originally posted by sditch
Cool to see some updated pices and progress of everyones tank. I want your skimmer Joe Here is a couple of pics of my tech 120, its 10 months old with a current USA fixture like Joe's but with gman bulbs. Not a good time to take pictures of my tank as my Vortech is working at reduced speed because of the power supply and cooler weather making me stick the only heater I had available in the tank

You want my skimmer, I want your tank!!!!!

Joe

LarryW · #**472** 12/08/2007, 06:28 PM

I ran a reverse durso from my drains into the water. This was to quite the drains but also to slow the flow into the sump a bit. here is a video of before....

nismo driver · #**473** 12/08/2007, 10:33 PM

what skimmers are you fellow tech 45 owners running?

hobbzz · #**474** 12/09/2007, 01:32 AM

Mesh/gate valve modded Octopus 110. This thing is friggin' sweet (just got it a week ago and the shock and awe of a good skimmer is still there

). I'd definitely recommend it if you're in the market for a new one.

steve414 · #**475** 12/09/2007, 07:22 AM

Thats alot of flow to the sump. Its sounds like a waterfall are you going to slow down the return pump?