Rougie's 55 Ratiocinative Reef II - Page 4

amee6730 · 11-28-2005, 10:02 AM

Reduced photo period only, I already had the fans but I started turning them on 30 minutes before the lights came on and left them running until midnight. The photo period went from this: VHO's on at 9am, MH on at 9:30am, MH off at 8:30am, VHO's off at 9pm

to this: VHO's on at 2pm, MH on at 3pm, MH off at 9pm, VHO's off at 10pm

I work night shift, so I like the time change better (more viewing time for me). The biggest difference I think was reducing the MH time from 11 hours to only 6 hours and not turning them on at all until most of the hottest part of the day was gone. My leather seemed to appreciate the shorter MH period the most. I think the MH's are a little overkill for my system anyway. I have mostly softies.

cheeks69 · 11-28-2005, 10:03 AM

Rodger unless your planning to upgrade your tank size in the near future I would definitely reconsider using 250's, you don't need them. You also have to be very careful with heat and acrylic tank failure especially along the top panel. Are you going to use a canopy or a hood ?

Rougiem · 11-28-2005, 04:23 PM

Yes Craig I did finish sealing the tank. I have to let it set for 48 hours and then check for leaks.

Robert: I was going to go with a canopy. Thanks for the advice!

Cheers!

Rougiem · 12-11-2005, 05:15 PM

Updates!

Well plumbing is nearing completion. Still checking for leaks on the overflow box. I have it pretty to close to the way I want it. Just have to tweak the tubing a bit and then start sealing the pvc. Skimmer (aqua-C remora) and mag 7 pump are new.

Lighing is the next project. Any advice is always appreciated.

Cheers!

cheeks69 · 12-11-2005, 05:58 PM

Lookin really good Rodger, love the placement of the skimmer just the perfect place for optimum performance ! I love the size of the Remora, very versatile skimmer , which pump are you using the MJ or the Mag ?

Rougiem · 12-11-2005, 06:05 PM

Thanks Robert. Learned it all here at RS! It is the maxjet.

Cheers!

forestal · 12-11-2005, 06:31 PM

Looking great

Craig Manoukian · 12-12-2005, 05:31 AM

Way cool Roger!

GrendelPrime · 12-22-2005, 10:58 PM

looking smooth,

Rougiem · 12-31-2005, 10:50 PM

More progress....having some time off.. has allowed me to throw together a canopy. I just used pine and was very easy to make. I have to stain it, add the hinges, mount the lights and cut some holes for fans!

Getting there!

Cheers!

Craig Manoukian · 01-01-2006, 12:51 AM

Keep up the good work Rodger and post pictures of your great progress! Happy New Year!

Rougiem · 01-01-2006, 06:24 PM

More Canopy updates!

Well I have the hinges and top on it now! I know the stain looks dark but it matches my stand fairly closely. I going to paint the inside white and I will be done. This was a really easy canopy to make and I would be happy to share how I did it.

Cheers!

Woodstock · 01-01-2006, 08:13 PM

Nice work Rougiem!!

Craig Manoukian · 01-01-2006, 11:47 PM

Nice work Rodger, white inside adds greatly to the reflection needed for good light penetration through the water column!

Witfull · 01-02-2006, 12:02 AM

nice work Rodg,,,,make sure the paint is water proof~

11-28-2005, 10:02 AM	#46 (permalink)
amee6730 Limpet Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Shelby, NC Posts: 142 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Rougie's 55 Ratiocinative Reef II Reduced photo period only, I already had the fans but I started turning them on 30 minutes before the lights came on and left them running until midnight. The photo period went from this: VHO's on at 9am, MH on at 9:30am, MH off at 8:30am, VHO's off at 9pm to this: VHO's on at 2pm, MH on at 3pm, MH off at 9pm, VHO's off at 10pm I work night shift, so I like the time change better (more viewing time for me). The biggest difference I think was reducing the MH time from 11 hours to only 6 hours and not turning them on at all until most of the hottest part of the day was gone. My leather seemed to appreciate the shorter MH period the most. I think the MH's are a little overkill for my system anyway. I have mostly softies. __________________ I am the smilie queen

11-28-2005, 10:03 AM	#47 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,032 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Rougie's 55 Ratiocinative Reef II Rodger unless your planning to upgrade your tank size in the near future I would definitely reconsider using 250's, you don't need them. You also have to be very careful with heat and acrylic tank failure especially along the top panel. Are you going to use a canopy or a hood ? __________________ 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

11-28-2005, 04:23 PM	#48 (permalink)
Rougiem Ichthy Inquisitor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Biggest Little City In The World Posts: 2,902 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Rougie's 55 Ratiocinative Reef II Yes Craig I did finish sealing the tank. I have to let it set for 48 hours and then check for leaks. Robert: I was going to go with a canopy. Thanks for the advice! Cheers! __________________ "Apes don't read philosophy." "Yes they do Otto, they just don't understand it." Intial School Tank Set Up and Progress

12-11-2005, 05:58 PM	#50 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,032 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Rougie's 55 Ratiocinative Reef II Lookin really good Rodger, love the placement of the skimmer just the perfect place for optimum performance ! I love the size of the Remora, very versatile skimmer , which pump are you using the MJ or the Mag ? __________________ 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

12-11-2005, 06:05 PM	#51 (permalink)
Rougiem Ichthy Inquisitor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Biggest Little City In The World Posts: 2,902 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Rougie's 55 Ratiocinative Reef II Thanks Robert. Learned it all here at RS! It is the maxjet. Cheers! __________________ "Apes don't read philosophy." "Yes they do Otto, they just don't understand it." Intial School Tank Set Up and Progress

12-11-2005, 06:31 PM	#52 (permalink)
forestal Torch coral Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vernon, CT Posts: 582 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Rougie's 55 Ratiocinative Reef II Looking great __________________ Peace, Dan

12-12-2005, 05:31 AM	#53 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,405 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Rougie's 55 Ratiocinative Reef II Way cool Roger! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

12-22-2005, 10:58 PM	#54 (permalink)
GrendelPrime Midas Blenny Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: orange county ny Posts: 90 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Rougie's 55 Ratiocinative Reef II looking smooth,

01-01-2006, 12:51 AM	#56 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,405 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Rougie's 55 Ratiocinative Reef II Keep up the good work Rodger and post pictures of your great progress! Happy New Year! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

01-01-2006, 08:13 PM	#58 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,157 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Rougie's 55 Ratiocinative Reef II Nice work Rougiem!! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

01-01-2006, 11:47 PM	#59 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,405 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Rougie's 55 Ratiocinative Reef II Nice work Rodger, white inside adds greatly to the reflection needed for good light penetration through the water column! __________________ Currently tankless. 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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