Terry's 450g upgrade - Page 99

JoJo · 05-16-2008, 11:43 PM

busy day tomorrow. cant wait for the pics!

framerguy · 05-17-2008, 08:10 AM

I'm glad you are back too! The fish look wonderful in that huge tank. Mine should be here in 9 days or so. Can't wait!

I've never had any luck with Clove polyps either. If you figure it out please share the secret!

tbittner · 05-17-2008, 10:10 AM

We got the plumbing done, as far as we can go at least, now we're resting a bit and getting ready to go FISHING!

Craig Manoukian · 05-17-2008, 01:46 PM

Great progress report Terry, hope you and Patti have a great weekend!

tbittner · 05-17-2008, 03:06 PM

Everything is moved. It's a busy little tank now.

Everyone seems to be getting along though. I see one of the damsels show aggression occasionally, but even they are getting along good. I think the Purple and Hippo tangs are just too busy exploring for now.
All the corals have opened up too. Amazing! I didn't lose anything so far, not even a snail or a crab.

Pictures later. We'll make a video tomorrow of the activity too.

I'm sure Patti will want to reaquascape it. I tried to get things close but it could be better.

Now I'm going to go collapse on the couch.

tbittner · 05-17-2008, 05:43 PM

AQTCJAK · 05-17-2008, 05:45 PM

I am in awwe. Terry how is the temp of the to LEDS Butted togather like that

Frankie · 05-17-2008, 05:47 PM

Looks good Terry!
You need to build a pendant box out of mahogany and retro those lights into it. then hang from the ceiling.

pbittner · 05-17-2008, 05:58 PM

Frankie - good idea - however my job for the next day or so is finish the "hood" and get it hung - then it will look much better!

sasquatch · 05-17-2008, 06:05 PM

now I have to say when I first saw that pos tank you got I thought Poor Terry! what a nightmare, you have done an incredible thing it is beautiful!! honestly I couldnt see this coming at all. Hats off to Patti and Terry! job superbly done!!

tbittner · 05-17-2008, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by AQTCJAK

I am in awwe. Terry how is the temp of the to LEDS Butted togather like that

That WAS a major concern and I've been watching the temps closely. The 48" would hit 98 degrees with 100% on. The 72" would hit 116 degrees, also with 100% on. It's apparently not an issue to do this.

tbittner · 05-17-2008, 06:14 PM

And of course, I forgot to mention THE most imporant thing!!!

SCOTT came all the way out here and helped us move everything down.

THANK YOU, SCOTT!!!!

I'm sorry I forgot to mention that. I'm having trouble staying awake and forming complete sentences at the moment.

tbittner · 05-17-2008, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sasquatch

now I have to say when I first saw that pos tank you got I thought Poor Terry! what a nightmare, you have done an incredible thing it is beautiful!! honestly I couldnt see this coming at all. Hats off to Patti and Terry! job superbly done!!

Thanks Sas. It's really amazing when I look back at the pictures of what the tank looked like when I first got it. It was so used and abused. I really think it's pretty now. I guess we'll keep it.

AQTCJAK · 05-17-2008, 06:16 PM

Very cool

thelastmucci · 05-17-2008, 06:18 PM

Wow I am really impressed. Everything looks so crystal clear and just wonderful. Great job you too (and scott). Terry you've been nothing but a great help to me as far as learning goes and I really appreciate it.

05-17-2008, 08:10 AM	#1472 (permalink)
framerguy Manta Ray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mount Airy, Ga Posts: 3,660 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 450g upgrade I'm glad you are back too! The fish look wonderful in that huge tank. Mine should be here in 9 days or so. Can't wait! I've never had any luck with Clove polyps either. If you figure it out please share the secret! __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) Still Workin' on it! 375gDT built in wall, Gargantuan DIY Beckett Skimmer, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, 75 gallon seagrass/mineral mud refugium, 55 gallon crushed coral/live rock refugium, 30 gallon DSB/ cheatomorpha refugium, algae turf scrubber, DIY calcium reactor, DIY kalkwasser mixer, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, etc, etc, etc... chronicles-akwareum

05-17-2008, 10:10 AM	#1473 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 450g upgrade We got the plumbing done, as far as we can go at least, now we're resting a bit and getting ready to go FISHING! __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

05-17-2008, 01:46 PM	#1474 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,352 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 450g upgrade Great progress report Terry, hope you and Patti have a great weekend! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

05-17-2008, 03:06 PM	#1475 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 450g upgrade Everything is moved. It's a busy little tank now. Everyone seems to be getting along though. I see one of the damsels show aggression occasionally, but even they are getting along good. I think the Purple and Hippo tangs are just too busy exploring for now. All the corals have opened up too. Amazing! I didn't lose anything so far, not even a snail or a crab. Pictures later. We'll make a video tomorrow of the activity too. I'm sure Patti will want to reaquascape it. I tried to get things close but it could be better. Now I'm going to go collapse on the couch. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

05-17-2008, 05:43 PM	#1476 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 450g upgrade __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

05-17-2008, 05:45 PM	#1477 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,224 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 450g upgrade I am in awwe. Terry how is the temp of the to LEDS Butted togather like that __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

05-17-2008, 05:47 PM	#1478 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 8,559 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 450g upgrade Looks good Terry! You need to build a pendant box out of mahogany and retro those lights into it. then hang from the ceiling. __________________ If we ignore the environment maybe it will just go away....

05-17-2008, 05:58 PM	#1479 (permalink)
pbittner Midas Blenny Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: No. Virginia Posts: 124 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Terry's 450g upgrade Frankie - good idea - however my job for the next day or so is finish the "hood" and get it hung - then it will look much better! __________________ Patti aka Mrs. B aka Bus Driver Lady aka Terry's Sweet (Good Natured) Wife #1 Mom to Matt, Jessi & Josh to Goldie & Dusty (doggies) to Peeka, Blu & Yummy (birdies) and to Rubber (our resident Duckie) and also to who knows how many fishes!

05-17-2008, 06:05 PM	#1480 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,917 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 450g upgrade now I have to say when I first saw that pos tank you got I thought Poor Terry! what a nightmare, you have done an incredible thing it is beautiful!! honestly I couldnt see this coming at all. Hats off to Patti and Terry! job superbly done!! __________________ castawayreefers.com

05-17-2008, 06:14 PM	#1482 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 450g upgrade And of course, I forgot to mention THE most imporant thing!!! SCOTT came all the way out here and helped us move everything down. THANK YOU, SCOTT!!!! I'm sorry I forgot to mention that. I'm having trouble staying awake and forming complete sentences at the moment. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

05-17-2008, 06:16 PM	#1484 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,224 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 450g upgrade Very cool __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

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