JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire - Page 41

JFK_Jr · 12-02-2007, 09:01 PM

My tanks progression from the start last May

May 2006

June 2006

August 2006

January 2007

November 2007 (Hamilton 250W 10k)

Today... new Giesmann Megachrome 250W 13k

Woodstock · 12-02-2007, 09:14 PM

Thank you. I will bookmark those sites now...

cheeks69 · 12-02-2007, 09:15 PM

Great photos JFK, the tank looks fantastic !
I also love the new bulbs and may try them in a few months, do you have any PAR #'s on these bulbs ?

Woodstock · 12-02-2007, 09:17 PM

What ballast are you using?

JFK_Jr · 12-02-2007, 09:19 PM

I wanted to take advantage of the top page post to do a recap of my tank, so I reposted this response.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodstock

Wow!! TErrific photos and your reef looks fabulous! I really like it with the back glass cleaned. The ripple reflections add a special touch.

Ummm.... I really want to try the Giesemann Megachrome 250W 13K bulbs. Where is the best place to get a pair? They are SE right?

Thank you...

Yes... they are SE Mogul. Marine Depot has them for $116.99

I found them at Premium Aquatics for a lot less...

Woodstock · 12-02-2007, 09:21 PM

DIY Reef has them also!

JFK_Jr · 12-02-2007, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheeks69

Great photos JFK, the tank looks fantastic !
I also love the new bulbs and may try them in a few months, do you have any PAR #'s on these bulbs ?

Thanks Robert...

I know Sanjay has done some reviews on the Giesmann bulbs.... don't think on the Megachrome though. I do know he's rated other Giesmann bulbs highly.

So far they look great... the best thing is they are supposed to be good for 18 months... we'll see.

JFK_Jr · 12-02-2007, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodstock

What ballast are you using?

I'm using electronic ballasts from Hamilton. Not sure if they make them or just re brand them?

Craig Manoukian · 12-03-2007, 01:59 AM

The orange cap in the left corner says it all, "Spectacular Progress" from spectacular planning.

Woodstock · 12-03-2007, 06:39 AM

Okay, I have an electronic ballast also. Some bulbs look different on different type ballast (M80, electronic).
I think I will get a pair of the megachromes. Thanks for the info.

Melanie · 12-03-2007, 06:43 AM

Your photo recap is great! I love picking one coral out and looking at it in each picture and seeing the amazing growth. You should really proud of all your hard work!

I especially love the new lights. Seriously gives me the reefing bug to go out and upgrade!

JFK_Jr · 12-03-2007, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melanie

Your photo recap is great! I love picking one coral out and looking at it in each picture and seeing the amazing growth. You should really proud of all your hard work!

I especially love the new lights. Seriously gives me the reefing bug to go out and upgrade!

Thanks Melanie...

I've got the reefing bug bad...

Here's what I did this morning...

I ordered this Aussie Acanthastrea Lord

It's got 30 + heads.

lcstorc · 12-03-2007, 10:34 AM

Just caught up.
Your tank is spectacular as always.
I love the new bulbs.

hma · 12-03-2007, 12:22 PM

Wow .... nice addition

JFK_Jr · 12-03-2007, 10:44 PM

Ok... so here's the deal...

I took off from work tomorrow to wait for my "first ever" livestock internet order!

I ordered a large colony of Australian Acanthastrea Lord from the Reef Doctor. The guy Chris who operates the site called me after I placed my order to give me some bad news and good news.

The bad news... the colony pictured had already been sold!

The good news... the other LARGER half of the colony, which he was going to keep for himself to sell off as frags, is on it's way to me right now!!!

He also told me as a bonus he is going to send me a little a little something that's gonna make my jaw

What could it be?????

Also I placed an order from LiveAquaria for a Blue Velvet Nudibranch
(Chelidonura varians), and some super tongan jumbo nassarius snails.

Can't wait!

12-02-2007, 09:01 PM	#601 (permalink)
JFK_Jr Golden Moray Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hallandale Beach FL Posts: 2,108 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire My tanks progression from the start last May May 2006 June 2006 August 2006 January 2007 November 2007 (Hamilton 250W 10k) Today... new Giesmann Megachrome 250W 13k __________________ *JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire*

12-02-2007, 09:14 PM	#602 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,857 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire Thank you. I will bookmark those sites now... __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

12-02-2007, 09:15 PM	#603 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,618 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire Great photos JFK, the tank looks fantastic ! I also love the new bulbs and may try them in a few months, do you have any PAR #'s on these bulbs ? __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

12-02-2007, 09:17 PM	#604 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,857 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire What ballast are you using? __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

12-02-2007, 09:21 PM	#606 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,857 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire DIY Reef has them also! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

12-03-2007, 01:59 AM	#609 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 17,903 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire The orange cap in the left corner says it all, "Spectacular Progress" from spectacular planning. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

12-03-2007, 06:39 AM	#610 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,857 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire Okay, I have an electronic ballast also. Some bulbs look different on different type ballast (M80, electronic). I think I will get a pair of the megachromes. Thanks for the info. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

12-03-2007, 06:43 AM	#611 (permalink)
Melanie Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 2,120 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire Your photo recap is great! I love picking one coral out and looking at it in each picture and seeing the amazing growth. You should really proud of all your hard work! I especially love the new lights. Seriously gives me the reefing bug to go out and upgrade! __________________ My Reef Journey Latest Recap My Videos My Flickr Photos Pres. of Dork Club I love ScubaDrew and North East Coral! Read why HERE...

12-03-2007, 10:34 AM	#613 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,462 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire Just caught up. Your tank is spectacular as always. I love the new bulbs. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

12-03-2007, 12:22 PM	#614 (permalink)
hma Acropora Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Posts: 1,950 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire Wow .... nice addition __________________ Heinz Luck is a good health and a bad memory (Albert Schweitzer) Balling Method : Balling +Plus Video : Centropyge potteri Tools : Balling Calculator My Chronicle and ReefDreams HM-Aquarium Photo Calendar 2008 "IF SHARKS DIE, THE SEA DIES"

12-03-2007, 10:44 PM	#615 (permalink)
JFK_Jr Golden Moray Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hallandale Beach FL Posts: 2,108 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire Ok... so here's the deal... I took off from work tomorrow to wait for my "first ever" livestock internet order! I ordered a large colony of Australian Acanthastrea Lord from the Reef Doctor. The guy Chris who operates the site called me after I placed my order to give me some bad news and good news. The bad news... the colony pictured had already been sold! The good news... the other LARGER half of the colony, which he was going to keep for himself to sell off as frags, is on it's way to me right now!!! He also told me as a bonus he is going to send me a little a little something that's gonna make my jaw What could it be????? Also I placed an order from LiveAquaria for a Blue Velvet Nudibranch (Chelidonura varians), and some super tongan jumbo nassarius snails. Can't wait! __________________ *JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire*

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