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panmanmatt · 01-19-2008, 03:25 PM

Michael,

I have no personal experience with this, but here is an excerpt from Dr Hank's for sale thread.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrHank

The inside of the hood and stand is sealed with 2 coats of oil based Kilz and finished with 2 coats of latex enamel. The exterior is finished with minwax provincial stain and 3 coats of gloss marine varnish.

Craig Manoukian · 01-19-2008, 08:43 PM

Yes, marine paints and varnishes are the best option. Paint in well ventilated, with cieling fan, area and heat lamps can speed the drying process.

michael_cb_125 · 01-20-2008, 08:14 PM

Well I got two coats of Kilz on the inside of the stand. it looks really good. Now I have to get two coats of Latex enamel Outdoor Deck paint on it. It will look very sharp

Craig Manoukian · 01-20-2008, 08:34 PM

Can't wait to see photos!

michael_cb_125 · 01-22-2008, 11:16 AM

Well I have been thinking. (Usually this gets me into trouble)
Without Hulio my PBT I am really noticing a spike in algea growth in my 100 gallon. I know I said I wanted a tang free system, but the poor little blennies can just not match up to a tangs algea mowing abilities. Maybe ONE little tang would be OK.I have been looking and I have ruled out MOST tangs in general. But there are a few that look enticing. Here is the list to choose from. Powder Blue, Powder Brown, Yellow Eyed Kole, Blue Spotted Kole, Yellow, Black, and Sohal(Just Kidding). What do you think. Which one will be the most comfortable in a 240 gallon tank. I have 6 feet of length, 24 inches width, and 31 inches depth. Its not that I dont like tangs, it is just that I thing they are miserable is most tanks. Which one will mow down the algea, stay small, and be happy.

AQTCJAK · 01-22-2008, 11:18 AM

Have you concidered a Chevron of your list I would say the kole but rabbits like the scribble rabbit do wonderful jobs on algae

michael_cb_125 · 01-22-2008, 11:22 AM

Yeah, but dont the rabbits get kinda big. Well it doesnt matter I just cant get my self to like Rabbitfish.

michael_cb_125 · 01-22-2008, 12:30 PM

Hmmm. Who has a kole tang, and whatcha think about them?

tbittner · 01-22-2008, 01:32 PM

How about a chocolate tang? My LFS has one and it's a very beautiful fish.

:: Marine Scene :: Chocolate Tang ::

michael_cb_125 · 01-22-2008, 01:51 PM

Yeah, I have looked at those as well. I am having a very difficult time deciding

mps9506 · 01-22-2008, 01:53 PM

Chevron tang

michael_cb_125 · 01-22-2008, 01:59 PM

Different places give different descriptions. How big will that fish get in my tank. I am trying to keep a light biio-load.

There are quite a few fish I want luckily most are 3 inches or under.
Also are the chevrons good lawn mowers?
And what is their adult coloration like? I love the juveniles, how long does that color last?

michael_cb_125 · 01-22-2008, 03:05 PM

Well I saw an adult chevron. They actually kinda look like a kole tang. The cheveron may be a good choice.

Has anyone here had any dealing with BlueZoo?
I have been looking at sone of their stuff. They have great prices on Inverts. Particularly snails. I am going to need aton of them, so I am looking for the best price. ANyone ever dealt with BlueZoo?

tbittner · 01-22-2008, 08:39 PM

You know, pics of the stand would really be nice...

boozeman · 01-22-2008, 08:44 PM

01-19-2008, 08:43 PM	#752 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 15,495 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 240 Yes, marine paints and varnishes are the best option. Paint in well ventilated, with cieling fan, area and heat lamps can speed the drying process. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

01-20-2008, 08:14 PM	#753 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,072 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 240 Well I got two coats of Kilz on the inside of the stand. it looks really good. Now I have to get two coats of Latex enamel Outdoor Deck paint on it. It will look very sharp __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

01-20-2008, 08:34 PM	#754 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 15,495 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 240 Can't wait to see photos! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

01-22-2008, 11:16 AM	#755 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,072 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 240 Well I have been thinking. (Usually this gets me into trouble) Without Hulio my PBT I am really noticing a spike in algea growth in my 100 gallon. I know I said I wanted a tang free system, but the poor little blennies can just not match up to a tangs algea mowing abilities. Maybe ONE little tang would be OK.I have been looking and I have ruled out MOST tangs in general. But there are a few that look enticing. Here is the list to choose from. Powder Blue, Powder Brown, Yellow Eyed Kole, Blue Spotted Kole, Yellow, Black, and Sohal(Just Kidding). What do you think. Which one will be the most comfortable in a 240 gallon tank. I have 6 feet of length, 24 inches width, and 31 inches depth. Its not that I dont like tangs, it is just that I thing they are miserable is most tanks. Which one will mow down the algea, stay small, and be happy. __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

01-22-2008, 11:18 AM	#756 (permalink)
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01-22-2008, 11:22 AM	#757 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,072 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 240 Yeah, but dont the rabbits get kinda big. Well it doesnt matter I just cant get my self to like Rabbitfish. __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

01-22-2008, 12:30 PM	#758 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,072 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 240 Hmmm. Who has a kole tang, and whatcha think about them? __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

01-22-2008, 01:32 PM	#759 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,044 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 240 How about a chocolate tang? My LFS has one and it's a very beautiful fish. :: Marine Scene :: Chocolate Tang :: __________________ Terry My chronicle 120g with 300g sump/refug, Outer Orbit HQI/T5HO 24-Hour Light System: : 48" 250W HQI 4x54W Lots of fish. 150g predator tank full of killers. 450g tank is IN the HOUSE!

01-22-2008, 01:51 PM	#760 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,072 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 240 Yeah, I have looked at those as well. I am having a very difficult time deciding __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

01-22-2008, 01:53 PM	#761 (permalink)
mps9506 They misunderestimated me Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Charlotte and Wilmington, NC Posts: 6,857 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 240 Chevron tang __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

01-22-2008, 01:59 PM	#762 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,072 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 240 Different places give different descriptions. How big will that fish get in my tank. I am trying to keep a light biio-load. There are quite a few fish I want luckily most are 3 inches or under. Also are the chevrons good lawn mowers? And what is their adult coloration like? I love the juveniles, how long does that color last? __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

01-22-2008, 03:05 PM	#763 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,072 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 240 Well I saw an adult chevron. They actually kinda look like a kole tang. The cheveron may be a good choice. Has anyone here had any dealing with BlueZoo? I have been looking at sone of their stuff. They have great prices on Inverts. Particularly snails. I am going to need aton of them, so I am looking for the best price. ANyone ever dealt with BlueZoo? __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

01-22-2008, 08:39 PM	#764 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,044 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 240 You know, pics of the stand would really be nice... __________________ Terry My chronicle 120g with 300g sump/refug, Outer Orbit HQI/T5HO 24-Hour Light System: : 48" 250W HQI 4x54W Lots of fish. 150g predator tank full of killers. 450g tank is IN the HOUSE!

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