Kim’s 120 Possibilities - Page 7

KimPossible · 04-21-2007, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rougiem

Looks great Kim...

Silly question...Is there water in your tank? Does not look like if from the photos...

Cheers!

Yup, since Easter Day

bluespotjawfish · 04-21-2007, 02:28 PM

Now that is called progress! Yippee!

KodiakBear · 04-21-2007, 04:33 PM

Great pics! thanks for the update!

lcstorc · 04-22-2007, 12:43 PM

Awesome. This tank is going to be great. Do you have more LR in your sump or fuge? That is what I do to keep up the biological filtration without cluttering the display. I like the wide open look but would be afraid to run the tank with that little LR. Of course you do say you are adding rock from the old tank so that should help as well.
Everything looks great. Congrats.

Frankie · 04-22-2007, 01:11 PM

Looks great Kimmy! Rouge, if you look at the picture again you can see the water on the surface.

KimPossible · 04-22-2007, 01:17 PM

I have rubble in sump, not much, about 10 lbs. Rock in the display as it stands is 77lbs. The pieces are large w/ nooks and crannies and have a lot of complete open surface area. I will be adding more to the sump and more than likely as I add coral and find interesting pieces of rock, I'll end up making some type of arch.

I know I'm a little different in the rock area ( and a couple other areas in the hobby as well ) but I believe that if you have
large surface open rock with good flow the opportunity to get the most benifit from the rock is increased. Not to mention longevity due to unclogged pores.

Once you see how long it is going to take me to stock my tank you'll get my feel....lol....I'm sure this is not what any of you want to read...lol...

KimPossible · 04-22-2007, 07:56 PM

Did a water change today and brought the 8 gallons home to switch out in the new. I'm thinking that I will make the transfer sometime this week.

Farewell to the old....

sasquatch · 04-22-2007, 08:54 PM

Coming along nicely Kim!! you have an unusual approach, but I can see where you headed, will be tagging! Steve

cheeks69 · 04-22-2007, 08:59 PM

Kim how's the skimmer working out ? Has it been through the breakin period yet or is there little to be skimmed with the small amount of LR thus far ?

KimPossible · 04-22-2007, 10:16 PM

It's in its break in period. I've gotten a bit of wet dingy water, but thats it. It has been running for 48 hrs.

jhnrb · 04-23-2007, 12:04 AM

enjoyed the thread so far. more pics as the change over progresses. looking good.

some more aliens just for fun.

Craig Manoukian · 04-23-2007, 01:26 AM

Looks like an awesome start!

Dentoid · 04-23-2007, 03:07 PM

I'm excited for you Kim! It's looking awesome! Maybe you have something with your concept of wide open space and flushing out the rock pores.

KimPossible · 04-27-2007, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dentoid

I'm excited for you Kim! It's looking awesome! Maybe you have something with your concept of wide open space and flushing out the rock pores.

Thanks Scott....I made the physical change in my 55 because of my thought process about 3 yrs ago. I will get up to 120 as I add coral, but I need to consider placement and growth so I'm going slow for now.

Ok, Here's what I've been doing the past couple of days....

I finally got my brackets that lift my lights up off my tank dialed in.

I made a 3 layered screen system because of the lighting upgrade from 65watt 10K's to 150 watt MH HQI's. I will cut out one screen per week.

I lifted the MH Ballasts for max circulation, I figured that they would run cooler if I did.

The auto top off is installed....thanks madam blue....I did it your way

so, here are some pics

ohhhh...I just flipped the switch on the MH...so the full tank pic isn't as bright as it will be once they heat up

KimPossible · 04-27-2007, 02:41 PM

I brought my fish over...save the clowns 2 days ago. I'll get my coral over tonight now that my lights are up. ooooOhhhhHHH....I have sooooo much room for possibilities

04-21-2007, 02:28 PM	#92 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 3,838 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Kim’s 120 Possibilities Now that is called progress! Yippee! __________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots - Journey of the 2nd Year ...The 2nd Year - Photoshow Check out Mr. BJ and friends... Mr. BJ's Aquarium - PhotoShow

04-21-2007, 04:33 PM	#93 (permalink)
KodiakBear Plate Coral Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Woodbine, GA Posts: 764 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Kim’s 120 Possibilities Great pics! thanks for the update! __________________ Isaiah 6:8 I once prayed God would grant me patience. The next day I was starting a reef aquarium. My Confession

04-22-2007, 12:43 PM	#94 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 16,449 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Kim’s 120 Possibilities Awesome. This tank is going to be great. Do you have more LR in your sump or fuge? That is what I do to keep up the biological filtration without cluttering the display. I like the wide open look but would be afraid to run the tank with that little LR. Of course you do say you are adding rock from the old tank so that should help as well. Everything looks great. Congrats. __________________ 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.

04-22-2007, 01:11 PM	#95 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 6,035 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Kim’s 120 Possibilities Looks great Kimmy! Rouge, if you look at the picture again you can see the water on the surface. __________________ Visit my aquarium -->Frankie's 120 gal Experiment Bruce: Today's meeting is Step 5: Bring a fish friend. Everyone brought a fish friend? DIY=DO IT YOURSELF! If we ignore the environment maybe it will go away....

04-22-2007, 01:17 PM	#96 (permalink)
KimPossible Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 2,544 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Kim’s 120 Possibilities I have rubble in sump, not much, about 10 lbs. Rock in the display as it stands is 77lbs. The pieces are large w/ nooks and crannies and have a lot of complete open surface area. I will be adding more to the sump and more than likely as I add coral and find interesting pieces of rock, I'll end up making some type of arch. I know I'm a little different in the rock area ( and a couple other areas in the hobby as well ) but I believe that if you have large surface open rock with good flow the opportunity to get the most benifit from the rock is increased. Not to mention longevity due to unclogged pores. Once you see how long it is going to take me to stock my tank you'll get my feel....lol....I'm sure this is not what any of you want to read...lol... __________________ Kim ~My environment is a product of myself~

04-22-2007, 07:56 PM	#97 (permalink)
KimPossible Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 2,544 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Kim’s 120 Possibilities Did a water change today and brought the 8 gallons home to switch out in the new. I'm thinking that I will make the transfer sometime this week. Farewell to the old.... __________________ Kim ~My environment is a product of myself~

04-22-2007, 08:54 PM	#98 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,507 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Kim’s 120 Possibilities Coming along nicely Kim!! you have an unusual approach, but I can see where you headed, will be tagging! Steve __________________ DIY stuff for my tank stand, 100g tank,rock lift, overflow, foam walls, closed loop,lighting reflectors, 50gal sump, bubbletrap and sock holder, ato bracket,kalk bucket and reservoir, 40gal fuge, fuge lighting, remotish dsb raceway, turf algae raceway, dual pumped recirc skimmer, more to follow. Barb ripped my sig

04-22-2007, 08:59 PM	#99 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,533 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Kim’s 120 Possibilities Kim how's the skimmer working out ? Has it been through the breakin period yet or is there little to be skimmed with the small amount of LR thus far ? __________________ 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

04-22-2007, 10:16 PM	#100 (permalink)
KimPossible Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 2,544 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Kim’s 120 Possibilities It's in its break in period. I've gotten a bit of wet dingy water, but thats it. It has been running for 48 hrs. __________________ Kim ~My environment is a product of myself~

04-23-2007, 12:04 AM	#101 (permalink)
jhnrb Scopas Tang Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Eureka, CALIF. Posts: 475 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Kim’s 120 Possibilities enjoyed the thread so far. more pics as the change over progresses. looking good. some more aliens just for fun.

04-23-2007, 01:26 AM	#102 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 15,732 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Kim’s 120 Possibilities Looks like an awesome start! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

04-23-2007, 03:07 PM	#103 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,587 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Kim’s 120 Possibilities I'm excited for you Kim! It's looking awesome! Maybe you have something with your concept of wide open space and flushing out the rock pores. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

04-27-2007, 02:41 PM	#105 (permalink)
KimPossible Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 2,544 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Kim’s 120 Possibilities I brought my fish over...save the clowns 2 days ago. I'll get my coral over tonight now that my lights are up. ooooOhhhhHHH....I have sooooo much room for possibilities __________________ Kim ~My environment is a product of myself~

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