Tae's 150 Gallon Journey/Build Thread.

[skratchiechan]

got this 150gallon 3 sided starfire tank on the FS section from jt milstead (who was selling for his friend). Thought it was an awesome deal and i had to get it! This tank was almost the size i was looking for which was a 5x3x2.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/IMG_0997.jpg

bought this stand from john at sdaquariumrock. Beautiful stand! cant wait to stain this bad boy! went with the higher stand so that i dont have to hunch over to see the tank :)

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/IMG_0996.jpg

will be using my old 55gallon dt as a sump when its ready to go lol!

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/IMG_0998.jpg

going with the minwax ebony wood stain and will be polying it after a few coats of the ebony stain.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/IMG_0999.jpg

[jt_milstead]

Keep the pics coming....

[alex28]

Wow can't wait to see this bad boy up and running;)
Have fun keep us posted with pix!!

[NickSDC]

Exciting stuff Tae. How'd the picture frame turn out?

[bpro32]

I think with a tank like that where the pressure is spread out throughout the bottom pane and doesn't have a plastic trim, you need a solid piece of wood on top. Someone please correct me if I am wrong but I just wanted to put out a warning.

[xL30NxCREATORX]

I think with a tank like that where the pressure is spread out throughout the bottom pane and doesn't have a plastic trim, you need a solid piece of wood on top. Someone please correct me if I am wrong but I just wanted to put out a warning.
i am pretty sure that is for acrylic but i dont think i would need it for glass.

[skratchiechan]

Exciting stuff Tae. How'd the picture frame turn out?

it came out looking very vintage, i likey :)


I think with a tank like that where the pressure is spread out throughout the bottom pane and doesn't have a plastic trim, you need a solid piece of wood on top. Someone please correct me if I am wrong but I just wanted to put out a warning.

i was wondering the same thing can someone confirm this? thanks for the heads up... that would of sucked big time!

[mcdonaldtj]

Tank is going to be awesome Tae, If the tank does not have a bottom trim then there are 2 things needed, A full piece of wood and also some foam to protect from defects on the wood. If it has bottom trim then none is needed. This is from all of the tank manufactures that I have asked. Are you going to put it in the same spot as the old tank?

V/Tim

[jt_milstead]

This tank has the black pvc on the bottom im pretty sure, no foam needed. I personally would add atleast one cross member in the center, and a piece of plywood on top to be safe.

[skratchiechan]

Tank is going to be awesome Tae, If the tank does not have a bottom trim then there are 2 things needed, A full piece of wood and also some foam to protect from defects on the wood. If it has bottom trim then none is needed. This is from all of the tank manufactures that I have asked. Are you going to put it in the same spot as the old tank?

V/Tim
Thanks Tim
No actually itll be going along the longer wall of our living room.


This tank has the black pvc on the bottom im pretty sure, no foam needed. I personally would add atleast one cross member in the center, and a piece of plywood on top to be safe.

thanks Jt :)

[ironcross]

The pvc on the bottom of the tank is a good substitute instead of the old foam trick but yes you will need a top on that stand. Glass is not completely rigid and will flex without the proper support. Go to home depot and get a sheet of furtiture grade 3/4" of thicker birch plywood and some trim to tack nail to hide the edges. Saw this tank before it was delivered to you and is a amazing tank.

[ironcross]

I used the ebony stain on my stand, my suggestion is do in sections and wipe down with a rag immediately after applying as this stain soaks in very fast and is very dark. Test on my stand top first and applied 1 coat and left it without wiping and came out almost black, once I applied the clear coat it seemed even darker so TEST FIRST

[skratchiechan]

I used the ebony stain on my stand, my suggestion is do in sections and wipe down with a rag immediately after applying as this stain soaks in very fast and is very dark. Test on my stand top first and applied 1 coat and left it without wiping and came out almost black, once I applied the clear coat it seemed even darker so TEST FIRST

yes so ive noticed! i was practicing on my picture frame and it did come out real dark, thanks for the tips! what part of HD do i get the trim from?

[unbereefable]

Definitly needs a top added to stand. Ironcross nailed it. 3/4" ply top and some trim to it. Best way to attach trim is with a micro pin nailer. GL.

[ironcross]

Just go to the section they have their molding and pick something that matches the stand you got. Yeah that stain can be tricky but the end results are amazing

[Nick_Kun]

Good work. The Stand looks real clean. Can't wait to see it stained.

[seesquared]

Make sure to shake the stain can! I used the same stain on my stand and didn't shake it at all. It came out looking dark brown which was great until I went to stain my hood a month later and shook up the can. When I put the stain on the hood it was super dark (almost black). In the end it works, but the stain doesn't match exactally so shake your can can!!!

[jt_milstead]

Stir stain thoroughly. If you shake it creates bubbles....

[unbereefable]

X2 ^^^

[skratchiechan]

X3^^^

[davocean]

I think with a tank like that where the pressure is spread out throughout the bottom pane and doesn't have a plastic trim, you need a solid piece of wood on top. Someone please correct me if I am wrong but I just wanted to put out a warning.

Good eye Brad, I would add a 3/4 ply top and add a couple joists to keep that from sagging.
Also agree w/ JT on stirring, not shaking stain, unless you use the shaker machine at HD(which I recommend) and not so much for bubbles but because there are a lot of solids and those cans tend to sit for a while, bubbles will wipe out when you wipe stain.
Clear coat is a different story, don't want bubbles there.
I did an espresso finish for Jessy using a mix of jacobean and ebony, 3-1 respectively, just an idea.
Ebony gets real dark on pine, even w/ the conditioner, and good on you for getting that, much needed for pine.
I'd do a test spot inside the cabinet first to make sure you like it.

[skratchiechan]

got the stand stained with the ebony (1 coat), really loving that color!
i think im just gonna stick to one coat and poly the rest tomorrow...
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/IMG_1015.jpg

this is what happens when you see a chair next to you, but decide to sit on the coffee table to stain the side of the stand!!! lol. i fell right in that thing, luckily the glass turned into little squares :)
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/IMG_1009.jpg

when i got home from coldstone with the wife the wood conditioner was knocked over and couldnt finish the door today (that was around 850pm)... called home depot; close at 9pm :(

i will be finishing the poly and staining of the doors tomorrow and maybe a lil touch up here and there... until next time.

[scott rozell]

Thank god for tempered glass!!!

[jt_milstead]

Glad your ok.....

[davocean]

Glad that is coffe table glass and not new tank glass.

[skratchiechan]

got the stand polyed up!
do you guys recommend a second coat?...
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/IMG_1016.jpg

door done, needs to be polyed.
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/IMG_1018.jpg

[skratchiechan]

heres a little update...

got some mag drive pumps for my skimmer and return + power switch
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/IMG_1026.jpg

i have almost all the parts i need to plumb
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/IMG_1027.jpg

my 55 gallon sump, still needs baffling
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/IMG_1032.jpg

ready to drill some dry rock!
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/IMG_1031.jpg

aquascape practice...
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/IMG_1024.jpg

iam getting pretty amped up! almost there!!

[mcdonaldtj]

Looking good Tae, bet you cant wait to get it running. What lighting are you going to use?

V/Tim

[skratchiechan]

Looking good Tae, bet you cant wait to get it running. What lighting are you going to use?

V/Tim

Tim I'm going LEDs!

[JohnnyAirtime]

Tae.... looking good!!

Nice seeing you today, and we'll get those lights ordered asap!!

See you Tuesday to add what we talked about to your stand.
... we'll make it bomb proof. ;) Ya know, with kids (in the house)... you always want to overbuild!

Uhm, didn't mom tell you to never sit on the furniture?! LOL... glad it was tempered.

[skratchiechan]

sump baffled and ready to go
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/IMG_1061.jpg

getting ready to paint the light hanger.
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/IMG_1050.jpg

testing 2 different spraypaints to see which one i like or maybe even combine them
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/IMG_1054.jpg

light stand spraypainted and ready to go!
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/IMG_1062.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/IMG_1063.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/IMG_1064.jpg

i used conduit clamps to clamp down the hanger
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/IMG_1065.jpg

I would like to thank Johnnyairtime and Madjamey for all of your help! from beefing up the stand to cutting wood, bending conduit, making new ideas on the fly! without you guys it would of taken me forever to figure out LOL!!

is that okay with you Vern?!

tank is ready to be plumbed!!!! just waiting on the LEDs!!!

[alex28]

coming along tae good work bud cant wait to see this bad boy up and running :bounce::bounce:

[Madjamey]

It was a pleasure to meet you and your family ! Good times hanging out in the MAN GARAGE , doing MAN things with TOOLS !!! Wish I could have been more helpful , you guys did all the work ! PUT SOME WATER IN THAT THING !!!

[Bubblehead]

Build is coming along nice. That sump looks familiar. :-) Nice to see it being put to use.

Get that plumbing going now and get the water in it! No need to wait for the LEDs.

[JohnnyAirtime]

...........

I would like to thank Johnnyairtime and Madjamey for all of your help! from beefing up the stand to cutting wood, bending conduit, making new ideas on the fly! without you guys it would of taken me forever to figure out LOL!!

is that okay with you Vern?!

..........

Tae, of course... a pleasure to help out a fellow reefer! It was ALL YOU man... you've got some great ideas, and it's always a good time to learn from others. Plus, your wife offering up a beer run at 10:30... AM, gotta' love it (even though we happily declined).

... anytime you need, just let me know. Your the type of person (giving, honest, respectful...etc) that make the reefing community fun. One big reason I love to chat it up with fellow enthusiasts. Not the know-it-all type, who bore ya with how great their stuff is! ...so, call on me anytime. ESPECIALLY if your trading frags!! Thanks for the additions to the tank (once again)!!

It's coming along nicely!! The light bar/mount looks great!! And now you can park a tank on your stand, so... GET-ER-DONE ... ehhh Vern?!
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... plus, MADJAMEY did all the work!! :party:

NOW, get the plumbing done, get 'yer trim over that plywood edge... (let me know if you need back up on that)... and fill'er up!! It's time to get some water flowing... LEDs will be here soon enough!!




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[skratchiechan]

another update!!! plumbing is done!!! first and foremost thank you Jojo! for your invaluable knowledge in plumbing and all reefing aspects! I have learned so much in short amount of time today...we went with the simple yet effective design... sorry for the crappy pics...

plumbing done

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/DSCN0108.jpg

1 1/2" drains to sump

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/DSCN0109.jpg

we added a T from the return to the refugium and added a ball valve for any sort of reactors

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/DSCN0110.jpg

behind the tank return thats T'd off also we added a union chek valve just in case for back siphoning

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/DSCN0111.jpg

scripps water half full :)

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/DSCN0112.jpg

will be making a another trip to scripps tomorrow.. all im waiting for is the Leds that should be here around the corner!
thanks for checking out my thread fellas!

oh and another thing that tank was a $&@% to put onto a 3 1/2' stand!!!

[Vince]

looking good brotha!!

[jessegarcia28]

Sweet set up. keep the pics coming

[leevo]

Damn I gotta see this in person Tae... That tank looks LEGIT!

[skratchiechan]

Damn I gotta see this in person Tae... That tank looks LEGIT!

oh snap you signed up just for me? *blushes

[gsechen]

wow that a clean set up.

[skratchiechan]

finally its all filled up!
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/DSCN0114.jpg

fine tuning the skimmer, i dont see what the problem is with aqua c skimmers. not that hard to adjust
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/DSCN0115.jpg

brs sock filter/holder
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/DSCN0116.jpg

the skimmers out was making a splashing noise, so i went to toms to get few of his filter socks
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/DSCN0117.jpg

just ordered brs eco dry rock should be here by the end of next week! i will be drilling and using acrylic rods for my scapes!

until next time...:coffee:

[unbereefable]

Nice!

[leevo]

Was the aqua c comment directed towards me.... Lol, I'm glad it's working out for you. Can't wait to see what your rockscape is gonna look like! I've always wanted to use rods but never had the paitence to.

[skratchiechan]

ive always wanted to go biopellets since ive heard of them a while back...

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/DSCN0123.jpg

i found this on youtube for the TLF mod for biopellets! excited!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsNDrSfOXK8

[goody]

Looking great! I put a 90 elbow on the gate valve output when I had an AquaC EV120. Made it a lot quieter. Which pellets and reactor are you going to use?

[skratchiechan]

Looking great! I put a 90 elbow on the gate valve output when I had an AquaC EV120. Made it a lot quieter. Which pellets and reactor are you going to use?


Im either thinking brs or npx...I went with the two little fishes phosban reactor 150 (modded for more flow)

I would use a 90 elbow but the output is right where my baffles are... so I hanged a filter sock on the output :)

[JohnnyAirtime]

finally its all filled up!
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/DSCN0114.jpg..................

Loooooooking gooooood Tae!!!

... now, let's get those damn LEDs in, and you'll have some light!!! You should pay a visit to your ordering guy, he seems to be lagging so bad that he owes you a beer!!! :beer:

[leonel619]

looking great so far Tae! keep it up!

[skratchiechan]

Loooooooking gooooood Tae!!!

... now, let's get those damn LEDs in, and you'll have some light!!! You should pay a visit to your ordering guy, he seems to be lagging so bad that he owes you a beer!!! :beer:

lol it's okay Johnny! patience is key!


looking great so far Tae! keep it up!

thanks Armando! I will be sure to get some frags for you once the system has transferred and stabilized!

I found someone who was willing to trade my mp10 ews for his older model mp40 but the driver went out on it. I just ordered the driver upgrade kit from marine depot and should be here today! can't wait til I get more flow in this thing!!!!

dry rocks are on its way from brs...went with the eco saver dry rock

[mcdonaldtj]

Tae,

Looking great cant wait to see it up and running, Are you going to run more than one MP40? I have found on my 150 that it isnt enough, I am going to get an MP60 for one side so I dont have to run at full power on either my MP40 or MP60. They are loud at full speed.

V/Tim

[davocean]

Tae,

Looking great cant wait to see it up and running, Are you going to run more than one MP40? I have found on my 150 that it isnt enough, I am going to get an MP60 for one side so I dont have to run at full power on either my MP40 or MP60. They are loud at full speed.


V/Tim

Just a thought, I would be concerned that a mp60 might be a touch harsh if you are trying to get all the flow you need/hit all dead spots out of that one PH, I personally think it's a touch overkill, and a mp40 might be a better call for you.
JMO.

[mcdonaldtj]

Just a thought, I would be concerned that a mp60 might be a touch harsh if you are trying to get all the flow you need/hit all dead spots out of that one PH, I personally think it's a touch overkill, and a mp40 might be a better call for you.
JMO.

I thought of that but there are some design issues I do not like with the MP40 that the MP60 addressed, and if I turn it to its lowest settings then it is only 10 watts of wide smooth flow

[skratchiechan]

Tae,

Looking great cant wait to see it up and running, Are you going to run more than one MP40? I have found on my 150 that it isnt enough, I am going to get an MP60 for one side so I dont have to run at full power on either my MP40 or MP60. They are loud at full speed.

V/Tim

hopefully its enough! i dont feel like spending almost $500 for another one lol... im running a mag 18 and i think 1 mp40 should be enough. we'll see :)


fragged a few pieces of sps for the transfer :thrasher:
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/FSCN0152.jpg

[JohnnyAirtime]

.............. for another one lol... im running a mag 18 and i think 1 mp40 should be enough. we'll see :) ..........

Remember, my 240 has (2) MAG18s, and a MAG12 returning water to it for flow, through 5 loclines and a spray bar. I've got enough flow for what I have in livestock, but... my pumps are wide open (running full throttle). ....and of coarse you know I don't use powerheads/MPXXs.

[skratchiechan]

got some simple trim from HD, get er stained and ready to glue
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/DSCN0153.jpg

stopped by SDplastic to pick up some acrylic rods for the scaping this weekend!
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/DSCN0154.jpg

[skratchiechan]

went to johnny's house to pick up the LEDs!!! and got em hung! wowey!!! they are bright!
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/DSCN0155.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/DSCN0156.jpg

when i got home from johnny's i was pleasantly surprised my dry rock came in!! thank you UPS... they usually come late at night for delivery but they came early today

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/DSCN0157.jpg

[JohnnyAirtime]

Awesome Tae...!!! Looking great!!

I love the LED controller. Amazing. It'll simulate the sunrise and sunset throughout the WHOLE day if you'd like it to. You can span morning to evening, and only allow the LEDs a specific window of 100% brightness. Super cool. AND... play with your moon setting, it's default is 2%. I'm going to dial mine in tonight.


EDIT: Dialed in the MOON portion of the controller, using 4% white and 6% blue. PERFECT illumination for a "moon" night (I like it darker, then lighter... so the fish can sleep) ZZZzzzzzzzzz

My lights used to come on at Noon, and go off at midnight. Now, they ramp up starting at 9:30... are at full bright (100%) by about 2PM and start to ramp down about 9PM.... off by 11PM. Love the new cycle!

[alex28]

Nice tae!! Your build is comming along good can't wait to see some aqua scaping done. Keep the pix comming

[skratchiechan]

aquascaping:donezo!!!!

went with the minimalist aquascape, three pillars. i believe once i get my sps to grow onto some of these rocks, it will look spectacular!

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/DSCN0160.jpg

[slicktoppomp]

That looks great! How many pounds of rock is that?

[skratchiechan]

That looks great! How many pounds of rock is that?

it's ~110 lbs.. threw what I couldnt fit into the display to the refugium area in the sump... maybe I can get some live copepods when it's done cycling to throw in there as well!

[skratchiechan]

a lil update... I've been running npx biopellets since my cycle (about 3-4 weeks) after the cycle I checked my nitrate and was surprised to see 2-5ppm!!! If anyone was doubting bio pellets I strongly suggest to put one in your system :)

I used 1 cup of bio pellets to my modded TLF reactor.

[skratchiechan]

some pictures of my tank thus far... i still need to put some trim and organize the wires from the LED units...
have a few pieces of SPS that i fragged off from my old tank and a couple new pieces i got from will today. They are all doing well with nice PE!

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/DSCN0247.jpg

left side
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/DSCN0249.jpg

right side
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/DSCN0250.jpg

[alex28]

that looks amazing tae love the rock work, keep up the good work.

What type of sand are you using?

[skratchiechan]

that looks amazing tae love the rock work, keep up the good work.

What type of sand are you using?
thanks alex im using a mix of caribsea oolite and fiji pink

[skratchiechan]

stocklist so far
4 green chromis
2 saddleback clowns
1 pbt
1 flame angel
1 yellow watchman goby w/ tiger pistol shrimp
1 midas blenny

still have some fish i need to add
7 randall's anthias
1 thinkin fairy wrasse

[JohnnyAirtime]

That really looks good Tae!! Nice coloring to the tank (from the LEDs), and cool setup. From tank, to lights, to rockscape... and soon, (more) inhabitants!

[bladedrummer]

Nice job man! I'm still waiting to set up my very first tank. Taking my time to try and do things right. Love the sand, the rocks and the coloring!

[skratchiechan]

That really looks good Tae!! Nice coloring to the tank (from the LEDs), and cool setup. From tank, to lights, to rockscape... and soon, (more) inhabitants!
thanks johnny! i actually picked up 5 dispar anthias today! a few more fish im done!!! lol not really


Nice job man! I'm still waiting to set up my very first tank. Taking my time to try and do things right. Love the sand, the rocks and the coloring!

thanks blade, looking forward to your build thread!!

[JohnnyAirtime]

It's been awhile... Let's see some update photos!!!

[skratchiechan]

wow its been a while since ive updated... so here it goes. all was going well until i neglected changing rodi filters and i started getting algae problems, now ive been very diligent in water changes and changing of the filters and hoping for the best.

been using kalk for maintaing my cal/alk needs. so far so good. here is a lil vid i took earlier



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nm7SxqNDt58&ap=%2526fmt%3D22

got this the other day, looking pretty nice!
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/DSCN0847.jpg

[skratchiechan]

here is another update...ive utilized a ATS and im amazed how its turning out. the sand is now white again, instead of brown algae on it and the GHA has receded and looks to be dying off

here is the thread i started for the ATS
http://www.sandiegoreefs.com/forums/showthread.php?96133-Discuss-ATS

i also Diy'd my own dosing system, thread can be viewed here
http://www.sandiegoreefs.com/forums/showthread.php?96388-DIY-Dosing-System

and some current photos of my tank as of today 11/15/2012

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/IMG_1110.jpg

GHA ahhh!!! hopefully itll go away soon!

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/IMG_1109.jpg

FTS

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/IMG_1108.jpg

[skratchiechan]

i got tired of looking at GHA and have heard of algae mower vac... i bit the bullet and bought it and arrived today!
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/IMG_1122.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/IMG_1121.jpg

before
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/IMG_1112.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/IMG_1114.jpg

after

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/IMG_1120.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/IMG_1118.jpg

it was pretty fun using it, i recommend this to anyone who wants to get rid of GHA... it gets out 80-90% of the GHA and the CUC and fish will nibble at the rest... i think one more session with the algae mower vac and ill be pretty happy! now i have more room for corals!!!:bounce::bounce:

[jessegarcia28]

very nice progress!
you should put up the lawn mower up for rent with retail price deposit

[skratchiechan]

very nice progress!
you should put up the lawn mower up for rent with retail price deposit

i should he does absolutely nothing!!!!

[skratchiechan]

here is another shot takin today

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/IMGP4087.jpg

[Jhuneke]

Looks great! WOW... You weren't kidding about that mower!..Really does the trick! Looked at the video..but am worried it will scour off the purple coraline too..any thoughts?

[skratchiechan]

Looks great! WOW... You weren't kidding about that mower!..Really does the trick! Looked at the video..but am worried it will scour off the purple coraline too..any thoughts?

thanks! but the mower does nothing but being cute... it was the work of the algae mower vac, foxface and the scopas.

about the coraline; I don't think mower eat that kind of alage and I'm barley starting to see growth of coraline as of late

[Jhuneke]

oh..sorry :) I meant the Algae Vac mower lol..been thinking about getting one.
thanks! but the mower does nothing but being cute... it was the work of the algae mower vac, foxface and the scopas.

about the coraline; I don't think mower eat that kind of alage and I'm barley starting to see growth of coraline as of late

[skratchiechan]

oh..sorry :) I meant the Algae Vac mower lol..been thinking about getting one.

haha I'm sorry I just re read your post and now makes perfect sense! yes I would defiantly recommend the algae mower vac unless you are willing to wait until it goes away naturally...

[Jhuneke]

LOL..I could see how you took it the first time though! Did it really scrape up the rock very much? I finally have the coralline I've been waiting for, so I don't want to tear it all off.. :) But don't think I can wait it out either..it wants to take over!
haha I'm sorry I just re read your post and now makes perfect sense! yes I would defiantly recommend the algae mower vac unless you are willing to wait until it goes away naturally...

[skratchiechan]

LOL..I could see how you took it the first time though! Did it really scrape up the rock very much? I finally have the coralline I've been waiting for, so I don't want to tear it all off.. :) But don't think I can wait it out either..it wants to take over!

it did break it up some but not to worry! the spores of the coraline should spread even more hahah!

[skratchiechan]

after removing the GHA in abundance i started to get a lil cyano on the sandbed, which im sure should be outcompeted by my ATS in a few weeks... hopefully :p

FTS.
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/skratchiechan/IMGP4115.jpg

[reef crazy]

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