Melev's new 280g Starfire tank thread

JohnL · #1 08/15/2007, 02:58 AM

This thread was automatically split due to performance issues. You can find the rest of the thread here: http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...4#post10556454

spleen93 · #2 08/15/2007, 02:58 AM

Beautiful pics, Marc. Glad you're feeling better. Just so you know, naproxen (Aleve) and ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) are both potentially irritating to your stomach lining. They both can cause ulcers so you need to be cautious with them, especially if you tend to use them a lot. Watch for issues like heartburn, stomach upset, and cramping after you take them which may be an indication that you're having adverse effects. Tylenol doesn't have those side effects but causes its own problems (liver toxicity) if you overuse it as well (over 3000 - 4000 mg/day) - under that, it's a remarkable safe medication. So yes, you just can't win.

Sympathies for all of those with migraines - those are not fun. (shudder)

(ooooh, and I cause the split! (does a little dance))

Spleen

melev · #3 08/15/2007, 03:00 AM

Look what you did, you split my thread!

And thanks for the tip. I'd have to check the bottles, but I know I'm not coming close to exceeding what is probably okay milligram-wise. Naproxen 660mg (3 pills) at a time, only once for that particular day or need. Or if Ibuprofen 1000 to 1500 (2 or 3 pills) for that particular need. I doubt I take pills twice a week, if at that.

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melev · #4 08/15/2007, 03:05 AM

Since we started a new split, I figured I better post the essentials:

Factoids about my tank:

Size: InterAmerican Starfire 280g - 72 x 30 x 30
Lighting: (2) 250w 10,000K + 400w 20,000K + 320w 6' VHO Actinics (picture)
Alkalinity: 10.6 dKH
Calcium: 475ppm
Magnesium: 1280 - 1400 ppm
Phosphate: 0
Calcium Reactor: Lifereef VS-24 with Milwaukee pH Controller
Salinity: 1.026 sg
Temperature: 79F to 80F daily (maintained with fishroom at 75F with a window a/c)
Peak pH: 8.2 - 8.3
Feeding: Once daily with my home-made frozen mixture
Age: 3 years
Circulation: Little Giant return pump, 3 VorTech pumps (Tunze pictured below is now out)
Sump: DIY acrylic 60 x 36 x 16 with propagation section & refugium (picture)
Miscellaneous: Phosban Reactors for phosphate removal (changed monthly) & to run carbon (changed weekly)
Dosing: Salifert Amino Acids when I think about it
Top off: RO/DI only
Salt: Kent for years, recently switched to Rea Sea Pro Reef - frequent 55g water changes lately.

token · #5 08/15/2007, 06:09 AM

Very impressive!

Here's to 9 more!

Micki · #6 08/15/2007, 07:00 AM

Great pictures as usual Marc!

And to your comment to me being a nurse; Prior to becoming a sign language interpreter I was a medical assistant in a Dr. office. I could do anything except start IV's. I loved that job! If I were younger now and just out of school I would go for an RN.

cbui2 · #7 08/15/2007, 11:47 AM

thats incredible growth Marc, what amount carbon is used weekly, phosphate monthly?

Hop · #8 08/15/2007, 11:50 AM

You need to repost all those last pics into the new split! they are too nice to be wasted at the end of the last split and not be thoroughly commented on now!

jnarowe · #9 08/15/2007, 12:14 PM

Pics are great but what about a nice FTS without the Tunze?? j/k dude, I love the growth pics. That frogspawn went wild, and your bubble is the nicest one I have ever seen.

melev · #10 08/15/2007, 12:16 PM

Micki - you'd have made a great RN, I think. You've lived through enough medical issues with your family to qualify for an honorary RN title.

Hop - maybe I'll do that after all. I can't even use the Quote option to carry them over here.

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Originally posted by cbui2
thats incredible growth Marc, what amount carbon is used weekly, phosphate monthly?

I'm using about 2 cups of carbon weekly in a Phosban Reactor, and about 1" or so of PO4 remover. However, I'm not really feeling like the latter is doing much good for my system. To be honest, I hate testing for PO4 because I don't want to find out it is going up again.

I need to either really get committed to determining exactly how much is needed how often to nail that number to 0 permanently, but it just isn't on my list of priorities / fun to do stuff.

melev · #11 08/15/2007, 12:36 PM

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Originally posted by jnarowe
Pics are great but what about a nice FTS without the Tunze?? j/k dude, I love the growth pics. That frogspawn went wild, and your bubble is the nicest one I have ever seen.

I'll take a new FTS (full tank shot) soon. I tend to take those monthly.

Micki · #12 08/15/2007, 12:46 PM

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Originally posted by melev
Micki - you'd have made a great RN, I think. You've lived through enough medical issues with your family to qualify for an honorary RN title.

Thanks Marc! I didn't get the degree but I did stay in a Holiday Inn Express once!

(I hope someone knows what I'm talking about and gets that...

)

jnarowe · #13 08/15/2007, 12:51 PM

I get it, but I have brain damage....

melev · #14 08/15/2007, 12:54 PM

I didn't. Guess I need some drain bamage.

Micki · #15 08/15/2007, 12:56 PM

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Originally posted by jnarowe
I get it, but I have brain damage....

LOL! Maybe that means I do too!

Micki · #16 08/15/2007, 12:58 PM

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Originally posted by melev
I didn't. Guess I need some drain bamage.

Looking at what you typed I think you already qualify!

It was in a TV commercial. The Dr. was doing some wonderful surgery and the other staff asked where he went to college. He said I didn't but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Once! The moral of the story is if you stay at a Holiday Inn Express you are SMART!

melev · #17 08/15/2007, 01:00 PM

It isn't about brain damage, it's about my disdain for commercials. I try to skip over them at all costs. Sounds like I might be missing out on some real jewels out there.

Micki · #18 08/15/2007, 01:10 PM

I usually skip over all TV, commercials as well as the programs. I rarely watch any of it. (Well except for DA BEARS!!!) I did happen to catch this one at some point in time. I think it's been a few years or so ago. It was probably druing a Bears Game that I saw it!

ghstrider · #19 08/15/2007, 02:09 PM

Marc, everytime i see your FTS im in awe... sweet setup and 9 splits thats insane! Congrats

Hop · #20 08/15/2007, 02:44 PM

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Originally posted by melev
Hop - maybe I'll do that after all. I can't even use the Quote option to carry them over here.

I tried that too before I posted. I was hoping you had special MOD ucal powers

melev · #21 08/15/2007, 03:14 PM

No, I have no power on RC.

NanoGurl · #22 08/15/2007, 03:18 PM

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Originally posted by Micki
Thanks Marc! I didn't get the degree but I did stay in a Holiday Inn Express once!

(I hope someone knows what I'm talking about and gets that... )

LOL!! I got it =)

NanoGurl · #23 08/15/2007, 03:19 PM

Congrats on the split =) Beautiful tank!

Micki · #24 08/15/2007, 03:20 PM

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Originally posted by NanoGurl
LOL!! I got it =)

LOL good for you! I was hoping I wouldn't be the only one knowing what I was talking about.

NanoGurl · #25 08/15/2007, 03:29 PM

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Originally posted by Micki
LOL good for you! I was hoping I wouldn't be the only one knowing what I was talking about.

hehehe no... those commercials are so funny and stupid. =)