My 90 Gallon Pile of Rocks

[Duke]

Re: My 90G Pile of Rocks

[quote author=jerry_doucette link=topic=628.msg34363#msg34363 date=1356782200]
Looking good teebone! That birds of paradise looks awesome! That nem of yours looks very healthy and plump...do you feed it at all?

thanks Jerry! Things have been coming along nicely. My nem actually split yesterday. I feed it PE Mysis occasionally

very nice T.

Thanks again!!
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Tanks looking great as usual, I had 2 anemones split last night, maybe they are linked somehow  8)

 

[Victoss]

Re: My 90G Pile of Rocks

Tanks looking great as usual, I had 2 anemones split last night, maybe they are linked somehow  8)

Oh no telepathic anemones! We must warn everyone!!!

;D

 

[teebone110]

Re: My 90G Pile of Rocks

[quote author=Duke link=topic=628.msg34984#msg34984 date=1357358704]
Tanks looking great as usual, I had 2 anemones split last night, maybe they are linked somehow  8)

Oh no telepathic anemones! We must warn everyone!!!

;D
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Take cover LOL! The new clone found a nice home on another rock, it hasnt moved for a few days, so hopefully it stays put. Luckily it didnt touch any of my spa during it's short venture! ;D

 

[teebone110]

Re: My 90G Pile of Rocks

Watching out for the TANG POLICE... none seen around these parts!

 

[Darryl_V]

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Ha...i remember bugging you about getting one medium tang...now biopellets and two tangs.  Tank looks good in the background though

 

[spyd]

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A Naso in a 90G tank??? ARE YOU CRAZY!!!!  ;D Just kidding, I shouldn't talk either... I have a Hippo Tang, Foxface, Sargassum Trigger, Purple Tang, Fowleri Tang and a Sailfin Tang in a 180G.... Oh, and 10 Blue Streak Cardinals and a pair of Clowns.. And, I still need to get a Naso Tang to rid my tank of the bubble algae.  :? I may have to give one large fish up to make room for the Naso I think. Everyone is happy though and no fighting so all is good.

 

[teebone110]

Re: My 90G Pile of Rocks

Ha...i remember bugging you about getting one medium tang...now biopellets and two tangs.  Tank looks good in the background though

.. and that purple was still a baby too ;D

A Naso in a 90G tank??? ARE YOU CRAZY!!!!  ;D Just kidding, I shouldn't talk either... I have a Hippo Tang, Foxface, Sargassum Trigger, Purple Tang, Fowleri Tang and a Sailfin Tang in a 180G.... Oh, and 10 Blue Streak Cardinals and a pair of Clowns.. And, I still need to get a Naso Tang to rid my tank of the bubble algae.  :? I may have to give one large fish up to make room for the Naso I think. Everyone is happy though and no fighting so all is good.

Ha ha ha. I am crazy, that is a fact. The more the merrier!!

The Blonde Naso is huge, but seems pretty happy and now doesn't look as big as I thought he would in his new home.

I needed to add some more fish so I could feed my tank more, since adding my biopellets. I will see how things go, but so far so good.

Of course, if some  nice member wants to hook me up with a nice custom starphire build, my new tangs would be greatful! Of course, a 140 still wouldn't be approved by the tang police!

 

[davesolo29]

Re: My 90G Pile of Rocks

i can hook you up buddy.
i know a guy.

 

[Chewy]

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that looks awesome ...... 

 

[jmonker]

Re: My 90G Pile of Rocks

love your tank!!!! the ati fixture looks sexy!

 

[chris77]

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You have a really nice tank.
Do you use a supplement for your tank that makes your rocks purple?

 

[teebone110]

Re: My 90G Pile of Rocks

i can hook you up buddy.
i know a guy.

LOL....  me too

that looks awesome ...... 

Thanks!

love your tank!!!! the ati fixture looks sexy!

Classy and sexy! 8)

You have a really nice tank.
Do you use a supplement for your tank that makes your rocks purple?

Most of the purple has become blue clove polyps, they just exploded over the past year or so. It's a preference thing, I dont think they sting anything and fill in alot of the gaps.

 

[jmonker]

Re: My 90G Pile of Rocks

i have a 48 inch ati fixture with 8 bulb 54w You think that would be to much for a 90 gallon?

What you think?

 

[teebone110]

Re: My 90G Pile of Rocks

i have a 48 inch ati fixture with 8 bulb 54w You think that would be to much for a 90 gallon?

What you think?

I think that it will be fine, just adjust it if you find that there is too much output.
You might want to consider including 2 Geissman Super Actinics to help manage the output.

blue plus x 4
coral plus x2
geissman super actinics x2

Bill @ IA runs this combination in his DT and is getting awesome results,

If you want to trade fixtures let me know

 

[davesolo29]

Re: My 90G Pile of Rocks

[quote author=jmonker link=topic=628.msg35683#msg35683 date=1357869710]
i have a 48 inch ati fixture with 8 bulb 54w You think that would be to much for a 90 gallon?

What you think?

If you want to trade fixtures let me know
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I was gonna say the same thing!!!

 

[teebone110]

Re: My 90G Pile of Rocks

[quote author=teebone110 link=topic=628.msg35685#msg35685 date=1357870588]
[quote author=jmonker link=topic=628.msg35683#msg35683 date=1357869710]
i have a 48 inch ati fixture with 8 bulb 54w You think that would be to much for a 90 gallon?

What you think?

If you want to trade fixtures let me know
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I was gonna say the same thing!!!
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So you want to trade fixtures and maybe throw in that extra tank/stand you have lying around  ;D

 

[davesolo29]

Re: My 90G Pile of Rocks

not quite what i was thinking.. lol

tanks lookin great tyler.  its gonna be fun moving your stuff over to the custom 140 tank when you get it.  and will look so much nicer in starphire.

 

[teebone110]

Re: My 90G Pile of Rocks

Well, I finally got a chance to build the framing for my new canopy that would have to capacity to cover my new ATI fixture without interfering with the active cooling process. Since the width of the ATI fixture is 17.5 inches and the width of my tank is 18 inches, I only had a half inch to play with. I also had to find a way to incorporate my two DIY LED strips without blocking the light output. With this canopy, I opted for an open top so allow for better temperature control instead of depending on my fans to help manage the heat.

Here is the front half of the hood that will swing up. It is mounted on hinges to the main structure.

A view from the top down that will allow for an open top

A side view of the main structure with my ATI fixture hanging from a center brace

A front view of the main structure with the fixture hanging from the center brace. The brace is removable so that I can easily have access for light changes or maintenance.

Both parts hinged together with the LED strips and ballasts mounted. This took a while because I had to ensure proper clearance when the canopy lifts and needed maximum light coverage with LEDs.I need to put the optics back on.

Side view with everything hooked up.

Top view of the open top. The fixture is over to the left since I have a bunch of acros on the left side of my tank

A full top view. You can see the right side has more space between the fixture and the right side of my tank edge.

Finished  ;D

So now I need to figure out what material I can use to build the skirting for my canopy. I will be leaving the back open to maximize ventilation. I am thinking about 1/4 -3/8 inch thickness of material.  Any ideas?

 

[Darryl_V]

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Looks good T .....thats some engineerig right thur!

 

[teebone110]

Re: My 90G Pile of Rocks

Looks good T .....thats some engineerig right thur!

You probably noticed that I "borrowed" your design so that when I open the hood, I have full access for maintenance and top down viewing.