pic of my new 150gal system - Page 8

justsunnie · 12-20-2007, 07:44 PM

Your setup is vurry vurry nice. I can't wait to see the new tank when you get it all done up. I think our next tank is going to be a 180, but we're not going to get it until we move to a place we'll be staying for a few years.

prow · 12-21-2007, 12:38 PM

thanks so much. i really like the tank too. it just got to point i dont have to do anything but normal water changes and thats only to maintain my electrolytes, trace minerals and stuff. but i love the idea of doing up a clam tank. and the 180gal tank size is perfect. i could have got any size tank but the 180gal is the biggest without going into the ridiculous size stuff, like huge RO/DI units and everything else. good choice on the 180

acronautical · 12-21-2007, 02:46 PM

Your 150 is still in it's infancy, just beginning to mature-and you're shutting it down to upgrade 30 gallons to a heavy-iron content 180!? It's a shame too many reefers dump their systems WAY too early. You are not going to like that greenish cast to your livestock, my man! Your current system was coming along beautifully, you know...

prow · 12-21-2007, 07:46 PM

yeah i know its still a baby. total, the sysem has been up about 3years. but its a little more than a 30gal upgrade. this tank is a 115gal with 45gal sump(150gal total water volume system) the upgrade will to a 180gal tank with a 60gal sump(about a 230gal system) thats a 80gal upgrade

but more important is the extra room in the tank for coral growth. tanks 4" higher and 6" deeper

greenish cast?????? what do you mean????

acronautical · 12-22-2007, 04:26 PM

Unless your new 180 has Opitwhite or Starfire low-iron content glass, the iron content of typical float glass (such as a stock All Glass tank) will not allow you to see the natural color rendition of your livestock-corals and fish. Your prior acrylic tank is at least as clear as low-iron glass (unless it becomes scratched). If you can afford it, you might want to check into the other glass options. I'm very happy with my 150 Starfire. It's extremely clear, and is much easier to keep clear of coralline that acrylic! Nevertheless, I can see why you want to upsize. It will be a fun change.

prow · 12-22-2007, 11:34 PM

mm, well to late. got the tank already but dont know what brand. no worries though, looks clear filled with water. i think i can live with it

and yeah this is going to be fun.

djbacon · 03-28-2008, 12:05 PM

Prow, I

your tank

ramora · 03-28-2008, 10:14 PM

Another awsome Tank I know it will only get better as it progresses I am totally jealous. Can't wait to get started first on my 37 gallon. Then my 90 gallon.

Best Regards Stephen Olson Aka ramora

rebekwl · 04-25-2008, 11:25 PM

Hey Prow,

Do you have any recent pics?

tbittner · 04-25-2008, 11:35 PM

Good question!

Craig Manoukian · 06-03-2008, 04:25 PM

Very nice Gary, your tank looks way better live and in person!

vdituri · 06-03-2008, 11:53 PM

Lucky!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig Manoukian

Very nice Gary, your tank looks way better live and in person!

Craig Manoukian · 06-04-2008, 01:47 AM

Yup, yup, yup!

12-20-2007, 07:44 PM	#106 (permalink)
justsunnie Ricordea Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 189 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: pic of my new 150gal system Your setup is vurry vurry nice. I can't wait to see the new tank when you get it all done up. I think our next tank is going to be a 180, but we're not going to get it until we move to a place we'll be staying for a few years. __________________ Sunnie 46g bowfront reef RIP 12g nano Mar 06-Nov 07 10g prop 72g FOWLR

12-21-2007, 12:38 PM	#107 (permalink)
prow Manta Ray Join Date: May 2005 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 3,854 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: pic of my new 150gal system thanks so much. i really like the tank too. it just got to point i dont have to do anything but normal water changes and thats only to maintain my electrolytes, trace minerals and stuff. but i love the idea of doing up a clam tank. and the 180gal tank size is perfect. i could have got any size tank but the 180gal is the biggest without going into the ridiculous size stuff, like huge RO/DI units and everything else. good choice on the 180 __________________ "He who sees things grow from their beginnings shall have the finest view of them" ........Aristotle........ "The only difference between me and a madman is that I'm not mad." - Salvador Dali my chronicle........ http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...al-system.html

12-21-2007, 02:46 PM	#108 (permalink)
acronautical Tunicate Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 4 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: pic of my new 150gal system Your 150 is still in it's infancy, just beginning to mature-and you're shutting it down to upgrade 30 gallons to a heavy-iron content 180!? It's a shame too many reefers dump their systems WAY too early. You are not going to like that greenish cast to your livestock, my man! Your current system was coming along beautifully, you know...

12-21-2007, 07:46 PM	#109 (permalink)
prow Manta Ray Join Date: May 2005 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 3,854 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: pic of my new 150gal system yeah i know its still a baby. total, the sysem has been up about 3years. but its a little more than a 30gal upgrade. this tank is a 115gal with 45gal sump(150gal total water volume system) the upgrade will to a 180gal tank with a 60gal sump(about a 230gal system) thats a 80gal upgrade but more important is the extra room in the tank for coral growth. tanks 4" higher and 6" deeper greenish cast?????? what do you mean???? __________________ "He who sees things grow from their beginnings shall have the finest view of them" ........Aristotle........ "The only difference between me and a madman is that I'm not mad." - Salvador Dali my chronicle........ http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...al-system.html

12-22-2007, 04:26 PM	#110 (permalink)
acronautical Tunicate Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 4 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: pic of my new 150gal system Unless your new 180 has Opitwhite or Starfire low-iron content glass, the iron content of typical float glass (such as a stock All Glass tank) will not allow you to see the natural color rendition of your livestock-corals and fish. Your prior acrylic tank is at least as clear as low-iron glass (unless it becomes scratched). If you can afford it, you might want to check into the other glass options. I'm very happy with my 150 Starfire. It's extremely clear, and is much easier to keep clear of coralline that acrylic! Nevertheless, I can see why you want to upsize. It will be a fun change.

12-22-2007, 11:34 PM	#111 (permalink)
prow Manta Ray Join Date: May 2005 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 3,854 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: pic of my new 150gal system mm, well to late. got the tank already but dont know what brand. no worries though, looks clear filled with water. i think i can live with it and yeah this is going to be fun. __________________ "He who sees things grow from their beginnings shall have the finest view of them" ........Aristotle........ "The only difference between me and a madman is that I'm not mad." - Salvador Dali my chronicle........ http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...al-system.html

03-28-2008, 12:05 PM	#112 (permalink)
djbacon Torch coral Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 547 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: pic of my new 150gal system Prow, I your tank __________________ Check out my awesome 14g nanoreef in progress - http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ater-tank.html The Nano Club - It's not the size of the reef. It's what's in it that counts

03-28-2008, 10:14 PM	#113 (permalink)
ramora Ricordea Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: albert lea minnesota Posts: 181 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: pic of my new 150gal system Another awsome Tank I know it will only get better as it progresses I am totally jealous. Can't wait to get started first on my 37 gallon. Then my 90 gallon. Best Regards Stephen Olson Aka ramora

04-25-2008, 11:25 PM	#114 (permalink)
rebekwl Achilles Tang Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 846 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: pic of my new 150gal system Hey Prow, Do you have any recent pics? __________________ Rebekah Member of: Snails Are Stupid Society 90 Gallon Display w/ 2-3" LS & 100-120 lbs. LR. 20 Gal sump w/fuge that has 4" sand, LR and rubble, and Chaeto. CUC - Lots of assorted snails, 3 conchs, Serpent Starfish, Hermit Crabs, Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, 2 Sand Sifting Starfish (I think that's it). Fish - Bi-Color Blenny, Orange Spotted Prawn Goby, Scooter Blenny, Clarkii Clownfish, Yellow Watchman Goby, Fiji Devil Damsel, Tomini Tang, Sailfin Tang, Lawnmower Blenny, and Pink Skunk Clown. Corals/inverts - Pink Branching Hammer Coral, Green Branching Hammer Coral, Torch Coral, Frogspawn, Bubble Coral, Neon Green Fungia, Green Star Polyps, Cup Mushroom, Green Candy Cane, Kenya Tree, Pom Pom Xenia, Toadstool Leather, Finger Leather, Devil's Hand Leather, LOTS of shrooms (red, green, blue), Orange Sponge, Green Monti Plate, Brown Gorgonian, Blundell Buttons, Flower Pot, Zoanthids, Palys, Green BTA

04-25-2008, 11:35 PM	#115 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: pic of my new 150gal system Good question! __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

06-03-2008, 04:25 PM	#116 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 17,828 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: pic of my new 150gal system Very nice Gary, your tank looks way better live and in person! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

06-04-2008, 01:47 AM	#118 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 17,828 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: pic of my new 150gal system Yup, yup, yup! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

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