Check out my 80!

[dc_909]

Here is my 80 gallon that is 5 years old, but has been moved at least 5 times. It has been in its current location for 1 year and with this rock formation for 4-5 months. I run 2 175w Iwasaki 15k halides, 2 54w T5HO ATI B+, 1 T5HO UVL SA and 1 T5HO UVL Day. I have 4 modded powerheads for flow and just recently removed my millenium filter and put on a red sea prizm that I had on there originally but never had good luck with. I recently modded the impeller and venturi of the prizm, and have been getting decent results so far. I have no sump because the tank is not drilled.

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[Chanas4]

Wow thats very nice

[swissfish]

are these MJ mods? If yes, what size and what prop?

Looks nice

[kinktao]

wow that a nice tank. I like the variety of stuff. You said it's been setup for five years, has there been any coral or fish that's been with you since the start?

[dc_909]

The big blasto, frog and GSP have been with me for 5 years.

The mods are the same instructions as a MJ, but I used Penguins because I already had them. The props are the Octura 1435.

[alittlesalty]

This tank is even more beautiful in person. If you can believe that!

[iVgOnMaD]

I've seen it too, I have some frags that I got from him a while back, they are doing great.

Will post some pics for you to see dc909.

[DaChrisDude]

Wow very nice amigo. 4 modded powerheads? Wow, that's gotta be some big time flow.

Very colorful. Looks nice!

[pako73]

I love this tank...seen it in person as well.

Great job man!!!

[dc_909]

yeah the flow is pretty nice. Everything has been doing very well, especially after I added mt T5s.

DaChrisDude,

Those red zoas I got from you, started with 4, have doubled. The whispy ones decided to attach to my frag tray, so Im not sure what I am going to do with those.

[Mr.Chewbacca]

I SMELL A TOTM
...if it had more fishies

[pako73]

I SMELL A TOTM
...if it had more fishies

I agree about the TOTM, but I personally love the fact that he doesn't have too much fish.

[DaveMorris]

It looks great. Are the powerheads always on or do you run them with a timer setup?

[Mr.Chewbacca]

I agree about the TOTM, but I personally love the fact that he doesn't have too much fish.
bottom line good tank :D

[dc_909]

They are always running. I don't have a sump, so all my flow comes from those guys.

[Roger]

wow great job! how do you keep the surface so clear without an overflow? If you don't run a sump how often do you change your water?

[onad75]

nice and very clean set up..

[dc_909]

Since I have the powerheads at the surface, it keeps it turbulent and I only get film once in awhile. I change 15 gallons a week.

[cagirly2006]

looks awesome!! i get all my flow from the powerheads too and i never notice a film on the water...Is that a blenny u have??

great job btw!!

[dc_909]

Yep, it is my Midas Blanny. Very nice looking fish up close, lots of personality and just a tad fiesty.

I only have 5 fish. The midas, orange spot goby, percula clown, sixline and a royal gramma.

[Vayder1]

Nice tank, looks really clean, and color is splashed nicely throughout it.

[iVgOnMaD]

That tank would look like a window into the ocean if he built that rock wall all the way up to the surface of the water.

[dc_909]

Just some pics of the lights I am using. I have another ATI B+ that is on, but does not flip up with the hood.

Lights:
2 175w Iwasaki 15 halides
2 54w ATI B+ T5
1 54w UVL SA T5
1 54w UVL Day

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f304/dc_909/100_1252.jpg

[dc_909]

Some night time eye candy of my zoa island

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[alex4angela]

Wow, that is an amazing looking tank. How do you get so much Coraline on the rocks?

[dc_909]

I have had the rocks for 5+ years. I add home-made 2-part and thats it.

[SECTER1]

Sweeeeeet

[Talkn2themike]

Wow those zoas look sweet under actinics. Great tank man. Keep em coming.

[pukaboy]

Hey Bro,

Sweet setup....that's what I'm striving for when the 135 goes up.

[Skywalker71]

Where can I find the instructions and parts for the mods on the MJ's?

[dc_909]

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=717034&perpage=25&pagenumber=1

I got the props from Reef Chili, the carbon rod from a hobby store (you might be able to get the props there), the shroud, test cap and super glue gel from HD or Lowes and some rigid airline tubing and regular (black) airline tubing from LFS.

[Skywalker71]

Thanks dc-by the way, you've got n f@#$in' sweet tank!!!!

[tigerfish]

very beautiful. awesome set up. :cool:

[SDguy]

Great tank! Those zoas are gonna look fantastic when they all grow in. Not to mention, excellent pictures :D

Love the blenny...how old is it?

[dc_909]

I have had him for roughly 8 months.

[iVgOnMaD]

Hey, DC you mind sharing your recipe for the two part? :)

[iVgOnMaD]

Is my memory messing with me or is it your clown that likes to show off when there is people by the glass, I think I remember something like that happening when I came to get those frags.

[JA Boltz]

Sweet Tank! Great pics too! What camera are you using?

[dc_909]

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/rhf/index.php

I believe this is the most updated version. I have been using it for a couple years now and it works great (and says me a ton of money). I used the epsom salts for the magnesium, because I couldn't find the mag flake locally at the time.

And yes, my clown likes to show off!

I am using a Kodak Z740, but I take a ton of pics to find the good ones.

[dc_909]

My newest addictions.


Thanks to Jasper for this Atlantis pink polyp
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f304/dc_909/MontiAtlantisPinkPolyp.jpg

Thanks to Jasper for this purple haze
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f304/dc_909/MontiPurpleHaze.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f304/dc_909/MontiBluePolyp.jpg

[dc_909]

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[davocean]

Tank looks great!
Like the night shots of zoos.

[chilly05willy]

Great zoa collection! Looks awesome!

[dc_909]

Thanks.

I will try to keep updating the shots and add some random coral shots.

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[dc_909]

My newest addition.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f304/dc_909/BlastoPPE.jpg

[JD7]

Those are sweet! Do they have a name?

[dc_909]

They are blastos, but I do not have a "common" name for them yet.

[dc_909]

Updated FTS.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f304/dc_909/100_2935.jpg