Pics of things people have been asking me about

gsago1979 · 11-12-2007, 09:19 AM

Here are some pictures of things that many of you have asked me questions about...

First off, here are some pictures of my RO/DI Unit...The only cartridges I recently changed are the first two counting from the left...

Next we have some photos of my Refugium up and running with the powerhead removed and the new lighting installed...After only three days I am already seeing some nice growth out of the Chaeto....thanks again Mike...

A few different people have asked for photos of the water movement that I am getting from my Koralia 4 powerhead..so here are some top down photos.

Here is a shot of one of my two Tiger Tail Sea Cucumbers...

I have this really wierd growth underneath one of my live rocks in the corner of my tank, appears to be some sort of either sponge or fan worm population. If anyone knows what these are I would appreciate some info?

Here is a shot of my Mandarin that I have been asked for as well...He was trying to play shy so I only got this one good one of him...

Here is that Orange Digi with the Algae growth I was asking about cleaning off.

And finally here are some shots of my new frags, one green Digi, one Orange Digi, and a new purple Cap....

Thanks for spending a few minutes looking through all of these photos, I know their were a lot but I wanted to cover everything people have been asking to see in one thread...

mynd · 11-12-2007, 09:27 AM

looks really great GS and you photo talent is improving nicely! Everything is looking clean and smooth. You are on your way to a very awesome reef tank. Looking good, Looking real good!

**JF2381** · 11-12-2007, 09:38 AM

Looking good! It's coming along nicely.

rbtwo4 · 11-12-2007, 11:47 AM

Are those poker chips being used as frag discs??? Lol!!! Also what bulb r u using for the chaeto???

**Deepwater** · 11-12-2007, 11:53 AM

NIce stuff greg ,,, You do some nice work and your tank is looking lots better

youre using poker chips ? aiside from plasic , is there anything that can leach out ,like the ink and other chemicals that is used to make them.

gsago1979 · 11-12-2007, 11:58 AM

I got the poker chips idea from my LFS...they have been using this method for years with out any issues...So I thought I would continue it on...I have had no negative results...their is no paint on them they are molded plastic......

Thanks for the kind words Ronen, I am really happy with the way the tank is coming along too...Did you see the pic of the Calcium Reactor sitting underneath the refugium...Its not hooked up yet, I Just picked it up this weekend...Need to go get the CO2 Bottle, the Electronic Regulator and my PH/Ozone Controller...

**Deepwater** · 11-12-2007, 12:02 PM

to bad you live far away , i have a 20lbs tank for $40

gsago1979 · 11-12-2007, 12:04 PM

The bulb for the Chaeto is a 16 watt Compact Fluorescent Energy Saving Bulb it apparently has the same output as a 65 watt bulb, really puts out a nice color. It has a 5100K Light Spectrum, it has a built in reflector and I just plugged it into a work light fixture that is good for up to 75 watts...the light bulb was made by Sylvania and I bought it at lowes for $5.95 on clearance from $9.99 a bulb...

gsago1979 · 11-12-2007, 12:05 PM

That would be a steal Ronen....too bad we cannot ship those things...

Reefer4life · 11-12-2007, 12:53 PM

Looks very nice! Awesome to be able to plumb into your basement, so much more room for larger sump & such..

gsago1979 · 11-12-2007, 01:17 PM

Yeah, I have been pretty lucky with this setup so far..Its gonna suck if I ever move though...I will have to have a new custom stand made to be able to fit everything in one place if I dont find a home with a similar set up...

Pedro · 11-12-2007, 03:09 PM

Looking good GS. Is that a bubble algea i see? You have no idea how much i hate them.

Why don't you use rock rubble instead of the chips? Go to your lfs and get the broken pieces from the bottom of the live rock vats.

gsago1979 · 11-12-2007, 03:19 PM

Are you talking abuot for the refugium or for the sump? I hate bubble algae too..I bought 4 emerald crabs the other day to start getting rid of them...

PnoyReefeR · 11-12-2007, 03:21 PM

Nice man.. Im all in ! lol

Djay · 11-12-2007, 03:24 PM

Very nice and clean work Greg

gsago1979 · 11-12-2007, 04:05 PM

Thanks David I appreciate it...wait until you guys see what I am doing for my 42 Hex tank...

Pedro · 11-12-2007, 04:26 PM

Where's the pics of the seahorse tank, get those up too.

Make sure you stay on top of the bubble algea, that crap will easily take over.

gsago1979 · 11-12-2007, 05:52 PM

Oh the bubble algae should get taken care of with the 4 new emerald crabs, otherwise hopefully the Phosban Reactor I am putting in will help as well...

The Sea Horse tank is stil under construction, well the tank is done but I am still working on the sump and then I need to run the plumbing...wont be too much longer...I will post new pics this week sometime when I finish the sump..