Andy's 29 Gallon Reef - Page 20

Cassette87 · 11-10-2007, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by caitrina

You still awake, Andy? I see you on here, but it's late and I don't hear any movement from your way.

I hope you didn't take all the polyps I wanted to get. Which ones are you getting? I plan on getting mine from him sometime this weekend. My 90 is coming this weekend, isn't that cool? Not setting it up yet, but it will be here. I am excited about that.

So no Solaris, huh? Oh my....guess we will just have to wait and see what youa re going to do.....well am off to vote and then probably go to nighty night.

Sorry Cat, left my laptop on and fell asleep on the couch

here's a pic of the pack I'm getting

There's also two green ricordea

No solaris for now

90!!!! you better have your camera ready!! That will be exciting

Yea, let's just say me and one of the electrical engineers at work are working on something...

Cassette87 · 11-10-2007, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Melanie

Those are some beautiful pictures! Nice corals.

Thanks Melanie!!

Craig Manoukian · 11-10-2007, 12:04 PM

Nice find Andy!

Cassette87 · 11-13-2007, 11:19 AM

Okay! Time for another update!

New Parameters as of 11-11-07:

pH ~8.0
Calc ~420ppm
Alk ~7.5dKH
NO2 ~0
NO3 ~0
SG ~1.023 (slowly raising this via top off water to 1.024-1.025)
Temp 80.5 +/- 1 throughout the day.

I replaced my PC bulbs yesterday, and all I can say is WOW. first off, those coralife bulbs are now obsolete in my opinion. The current Dual Actinic 460nm/420nm bulb is amazing! I can see so many colors in my tank that I didn't even know existed. It is simply unbelievable. The zoas I have that I though were drab, are AMAZING now! It's very difficult to capture the colors on my camera, but I will continue to try. For now though here are some pictures to show the difference of the actinic bulbs (old bulb top, new bottom) I did not do a before and after with the 10k because I used the same bulb.. new one is just it's full usual spectrum again

Also, notice the GSP's glued to the back glass Oh, AND i have to nano korallias coming from jack

First, a top down shot, before Bulb replacement:

New bulb comparison (old actinic top pic, new - bottom)

New FTS with both new bulbs:

Coral Pics

Craig Manoukian · 11-13-2007, 12:19 PM

Wow, and absolutely fabulous Andy. Will be interesting to see if your growth picks up.

Cassette87 · 11-13-2007, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig Manoukian

Wow, and absolutely fabulous Andy. Will be interesting to see if your growth picks up.

I am curious to see as well! I'm sure it will, since whether or not the Current bulb actually is better, my coralife bulbs were reaching the end of their usable life. I am curious though if my growth will get really good with the current bulb, as it seems to be a more accurate "actinic" bulb, rather than just a blue colored bulb, as the coralife seemed to be.

Also forgot to mention that I did a 5 gallon water change a few days ago, in attempts to regain my control of my calc/alk situation, which seems to be getting back into whack

caitrina · 11-26-2007, 12:45 AM

Hey Andy, you didn't disappear again did you? I'm beginning to think I might need to microchip you so I know where Pinky is at....

Hope you and your family had a great thanksgiving...

Cassette87 · 11-26-2007, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by caitrina

Hey Andy, you didn't disappear again did you? I'm beginning to think I might need to microchip you so I know where Pinky is at....

Hope you and your family had a great thanksgiving...

Hahah microchip ey?

I'm here just was enjoying my break away from all computer screens!

(believe me when you stare at them at school, work and home..all day, a few days away is nicccee

)

caitrina · 11-30-2007, 12:23 AM

Microchip with a zapper...bzzzt ...bzzzzt...

Cassette87 · 12-19-2007, 01:52 PM

Okay.. Schools OVER for this semester!!! I have time to breathe

Anywho, I'm alive, and Cat, that buzzer hurts! Please limit to one Shock

I will be posting a thorough update complete with pictures after work today

My GSP's are beginning to grow on the back glass, mushrooms'a fraggin, zoas'a spreadin, yep.. it's xmas time

check back round 5:30 cst for more

(yes i realize i have to catch up all over again) On the plus side, I think i aced all of my courses!

Dentoid · 12-19-2007, 02:23 PM

Smarty-pants!

Cassette87 · 12-19-2007, 02:32 PM

hah, thats right scott! watch, i probably jinxed it now

my physics final was suprisingly easy, compared to previous exams. The course was Physics, Mechanics, heat, and sound. and got pretty difficult, but sadly I enjoyed it

yea, I'm a dork like that. But studying for that final will definitely take the life out of ya...

tigerarmy90 · 12-19-2007, 04:45 PM

sweet looking tank!!! that yuma is amazing

Cassette87 · 12-19-2007, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by tigerarmy90

sweet looking tank!!! that yuma is amazing

Thank You

Everyone loves the Yuma

If only it'd split!!!

caitrina · 12-19-2007, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Cassette87

Thank You

Everyone loves the Yuma

If only it'd split!!!

see everyone is after our lil Pinky.

Bzzzt...ok only once. I knew you were gearing up for finals so I laid off the shock treatment for awhile, but don't you disappear for long....

I am sure you aced your courses, but will save the congrats til you know for sure.

I bet you are excited for the time off, hope you get to spend a lot of your time with Penny.

11-10-2007, 12:04 PM	#288 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,233 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Andy's 29 Gallon Reef Nice find Andy! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

11-13-2007, 11:19 AM	#289 (permalink)
Cassette87 Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Palos Park, IL Posts: 1,415 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Andy's 29 Gallon Reef Okay! Time for another update! New Parameters as of 11-11-07: pH ~8.0 Calc ~420ppm Alk ~7.5dKH NO2 ~0 NO3 ~0 SG ~1.023 (slowly raising this via top off water to 1.024-1.025) Temp 80.5 +/- 1 throughout the day. I replaced my PC bulbs yesterday, and all I can say is WOW. first off, those coralife bulbs are now obsolete in my opinion. The current Dual Actinic 460nm/420nm bulb is amazing! I can see so many colors in my tank that I didn't even know existed. It is simply unbelievable. The zoas I have that I though were drab, are AMAZING now! It's very difficult to capture the colors on my camera, but I will continue to try. For now though here are some pictures to show the difference of the actinic bulbs (old bulb top, new bottom) I did not do a before and after with the 10k because I used the same bulb.. new one is just it's full usual spectrum again Also, notice the GSP's glued to the back glass Oh, AND i have to nano korallias coming from jack First, a top down shot, before Bulb replacement: New bulb comparison (old actinic top pic, new - bottom) New FTS with both new bulbs: Coral Pics __________________ Andy My 29 Gallon Reef! My DIY LED Lights Current Status - Camping - Back 7/21/08 I'm still around people, just on a sort of "summer-time leave" Feel free to PM or e-mail me for any needs!

11-13-2007, 12:19 PM	#290 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,233 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Andy's 29 Gallon Reef Wow, and absolutely fabulous Andy. Will be interesting to see if your growth picks up. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

11-26-2007, 12:45 AM	#292 (permalink)
caitrina Golden Moray Join Date: May 2007 Location: Somewhere in Florida Posts: 2,588 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Andy's 29 Gallon Reef Hey Andy, you didn't disappear again did you? I'm beginning to think I might need to microchip you so I know where Pinky is at.... Hope you and your family had a great thanksgiving... __________________ A reef tank is like a potato chip, you can't have just one! Chronicles Cat's Healing Gift: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ling-gift.html Cat’s 90 Gallon Toy: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...allon-toy.html 24 G Mystery Pod: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...stery-pod.html

11-30-2007, 12:23 AM	#294 (permalink)
caitrina Golden Moray Join Date: May 2007 Location: Somewhere in Florida Posts: 2,588 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Andy's 29 Gallon Reef Microchip with a zapper...bzzzt ...bzzzzt... __________________ A reef tank is like a potato chip, you can't have just one! Chronicles Cat's Healing Gift: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ling-gift.html Cat’s 90 Gallon Toy: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...allon-toy.html 24 G Mystery Pod: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...stery-pod.html

12-19-2007, 01:52 PM	#295 (permalink)
Cassette87 Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Palos Park, IL Posts: 1,415 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Andy's 29 Gallon Reef Okay.. Schools OVER for this semester!!! I have time to breathe Anywho, I'm alive, and Cat, that buzzer hurts! Please limit to one Shock I will be posting a thorough update complete with pictures after work today My GSP's are beginning to grow on the back glass, mushrooms'a fraggin, zoas'a spreadin, yep.. it's xmas time check back round 5:30 cst for more (yes i realize i have to catch up all over again) On the plus side, I think i aced all of my courses! __________________ Andy My 29 Gallon Reef! My DIY LED Lights Current Status - Camping - Back 7/21/08 I'm still around people, just on a sort of "summer-time leave" Feel free to PM or e-mail me for any needs!

12-19-2007, 02:23 PM	#296 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,240 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Andy's 29 Gallon Reef Smarty-pants! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

12-19-2007, 02:32 PM	#297 (permalink)
Cassette87 Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Palos Park, IL Posts: 1,415 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Andy's 29 Gallon Reef hah, thats right scott! watch, i probably jinxed it now my physics final was suprisingly easy, compared to previous exams. The course was Physics, Mechanics, heat, and sound. and got pretty difficult, but sadly I enjoyed it yea, I'm a dork like that. But studying for that final will definitely take the life out of ya... __________________ Andy My 29 Gallon Reef! My DIY LED Lights Current Status - Camping - Back 7/21/08 I'm still around people, just on a sort of "summer-time leave" Feel free to PM or e-mail me for any needs!

12-19-2007, 04:45 PM	#298 (permalink)
tigerarmy90 Midas Blenny Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 113 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Andy's 29 Gallon Reef sweet looking tank!!! that yuma is amazing

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