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| Golden Moray ![]() | The 90 gallon Road Trip Ok so i decided to take up sasquatch's idea of starting a thread of moving my 90 gallon reef. This will also be my new setup thread. I figured that during the move I will make some changes to my system. I'm going to switch out my lights to either 2x400 watt SE pendants or 2x250 watt HQI pendants. Also I will be positioning the tank to where I can add a fuge. In the mean time I need some ideas on best ways to move with out having major die off. Quote:
I think that is the best idea so far. We are renting a cargo van to keep things at the right temperature. I just have one question... Why not bag the corals? Any ways heres some pics. ![]() ![]() That ones in the contest this month ![]() ![]() Let me know your opinions Matt | |
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| Posting & Toasting! | Re: The 90 gallon Road Trip Those shots look awesome!
__________________ 100 Gal w/ 55 Gal Sump, (2) 250 watt MH's, 220 watts VHO, Fish: Lawnmower Blenny, Pair Ocellaris Clowns, Royal Gramma, Yellow watchman Coral: Neon Green Candycane, Brown Candy Cane, Purple and Blue Candycane, GSP-green, Palythoas, Montipora Digita (Green and Purple), Montipora Nodosa, Acro's, Neon Green Favia, Sun Coral, Cynaria Shrimp: Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, 3 Peppermint Shrimp, Tiger Pistol Shrimp Clam: (2) Crocea, That's what I love about saltwater tanks. You get God's best!! |
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| Moderator ![]() | Re: The 90 gallon Road Trip Nice pics! As to your question on whether to bag corals or not, I don't see why it would be a problem. I also think Woodstocks idea is great too. If your worried about the corals touching in the cooler, why not get some eggcrate and cut out holes where you can place the corals? That would keep them secure in their place. |
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| The Wand Geek was here. ;) ![]() | Re: The 90 gallon Road Trip Bagging limits available oxygen and traps co2 which lowers ph. It is more work with the igloo coolers but does provide better conditions. If you really want to bag the corals, use the big bags and very little water.
__________________ ~Doni Marie~ GOT ICH??? ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ ~29 gal QT/Hospital tank~ ~3 gal Pico~ "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ **120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MH, dual Actinic t5s,AquaController III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return** |
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| Regular Guy Moderator ![]() | Re: The 90 gallon Road Trip If you can get some Kordon "Breathable" bags they are wonderful as they respirate CO2 and exchange oxygen. I've used them to transport fish and frags from the SF Bay area to Reno, 250 miles, with no problems. Good luck and nice photography!
__________________ 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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| Yoda Poohbah~ ![]() | Re: The 90 gallon Road Trip Kordon stopped making the bags for some silly reason.
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I think you're gonna like it, I think you're gonna feel you belong. A walk to vacation, A necessary sedation, You wanna feel at home cause' you belong. i say this as my best advice to a beginner. do not,,,and i repeat,,,,,DO NOT look at my tank as an example....i have a well practised eye, decades of experience, and a trunkload of failures to allow me to force the issue and get away with things most cannot~ | |
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| The CodFather ~ ![]() | Re: The 90 gallon Road Trip ![]()
__________________ Knowledge speaks, but Wisdom listens ~ Jimi Hendrix _____________________________________________ 210gal. Elos crystal 160XL, 125gal. sump, 85gal. frag tank, Bubble King 300 skimmer, Deltec FR509, FR616 and Km500 reactors, MTC procal, 2X Red Dragon returns, 2X Vortech, 2XTunze, Elos BiotopusII sms controller. Sooner or later the crazy just comes out ![]() |
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| The Wand Geek was here. ;) ![]() | Re: The 90 gallon Road Trip No filter needed... just an airstone and heater. Make sure you place the bottom of the heater on something non-meltable. I used a shallow glass dish and placed the airstone so that it bubbles up from the bottom and across the heater. The breathable bags are a great idea also! Isn't there another company that makes them?
__________________ ~Doni Marie~ GOT ICH??? ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ ~29 gal QT/Hospital tank~ ~3 gal Pico~ "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ **120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MH, dual Actinic t5s,AquaController III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return** |
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| Golden Moray ![]() | Re: The 90 gallon Road Trip Ok... I have done some research and I am going to go with the 400 watt mogul base pendant. Do i have to have some supplimental lighting? Also, I am going to set up a fuge in the new house. How many gallons would be sutible for a 90 gallon tank? Heres some new pics also... ![]() all pics that I have taken of him look unreal its weird ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Let me know Matt |
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| The Wand Geek was here. ;) ![]() | Re: The 90 gallon Road Trip 400 watt mogul is what I would get if heat were not an issue... then a 15k bulb would still give off plenty of PAR! Nice pics! Why is the regal tang's tail tattered?
__________________ ~Doni Marie~ GOT ICH??? ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ ~29 gal QT/Hospital tank~ ~3 gal Pico~ "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ **120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MH, dual Actinic t5s,AquaController III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return** |
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| Golden Moray ![]() | Re: The 90 gallon Road Trip not sure the guy I got it from said he had it for a year and it has always been that way. It kinda looks cool, he eats like a champ and has no signs of stress. The 400's I'll probably either go with a 10K or a 12K reeflux bulb. They tend to be a little more blue than most bulbs. |
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| Regular Guy Moderator ![]() | Re: The 90 gallon Road Trip 30 gallons plus would be good for a 90 gallon display. The more water volume the better. A larger sump can be split into a sump/refugium. Search the DIY section for information on how to set-up.
__________________ 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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| Sunshine Reefer | Re: The 90 gallon Road Trip Nice pics! Thanks for sharing, Generally people add supplimental PC lighting just for the look, but it depends on which bulbs you put in the mh setup. Some don't have enough blue for people's tase so they add actinics to add some blue to the look of the tank. Right now I am running 3 150w 10,000k mh w/4 96w actinics on a 18in deep 125, and I love the look of the combo. If I am remembering correctly, (and it is early so I may not be) the higher k numbers have more blue, but less par so weigh that into your decision as well. While you may not actually need the additional wattage you may also find you like the look of the combination. Take a look in some peoples gallerys. Many have their light specs in their sig and you will see what they are running and how it looks. That may give you a better idea. Just my 2 cents.
__________________ 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 Jawfish enjoyment ASM answer girl. ![]() Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. |
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