The 210 tank build

[mnat]

 

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[Brando457]

Mike looking good, question what are these and where can I get them?

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss113/mandrieu/210 gallon/DSC_5263_zpsb45aaab2.jpg

 

[mnat]

Mike looking good, question what are these and where can I get them?

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss113/mandrieu/210%20gallon/DSC_5263_zpsb45aaab2.jpg

Pink goni, I completely forgot who I got it from. Gonzo corals has some great gonis and I think I got it from him or one of the ore Colorado boys out at macna.

 

[Hockeynut]

Pics look great Mike are you still using the gels?
How's the de nitrifier working out, do you feel you have dialed it in? I have been really interested in seeing progress of the system. Do you also run it to remove phosphate? I have been meaning to speak to Darren about setup and cost.

 

[Zippy69]

Like the zoa paradise. Must make for great viewing with the frag tank.

 

[mnat]

Pics look great Mike are you still using the gels?
How's the de nitrifier working out, do you feel you have dialed it in? I have been really interested in seeing progress of the system. Do you also run it to remove phosphate? I have been meaning to speak to Darren about setup and cost.

These pics I actually just broke out the DSLR and took photos with that. These are raw, no editing at all (I really should get some software but I don't feel like I need the full Photoshop suite, maybe lightroom or something). The Naturereef is dialed in and is doing a great job. Our nitrates and phosphates are hovering around zero. Yes is controls both nitrates and phosphates and reach out to Darren, it will really help.

Like the zoa paradise. Must make for great viewing with the frag tank.

Thank you. The zoas are coming along really well and soon enough some will be heading for the display. We are just taking it slow.

 

[kschweer]

Looking good guys! Great zoas as usual. How's the rock in the DT coming along?


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[mnat]

Looking good guys! Great zoas as usual. How's the rock in the DT coming along?


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Getting there. Still going through a bit of a "cycle" but the snails are cleaning it right up. I would bet within a week or two we will be ready to start transferring frags up. None of the old algae is coming back at all and our phosphates and nitrates are staying really low. Should really start to have some fun soon.

 

[iTzJu]

Hey Mike, did you frag those Jersey Bounce Shrooms yourself or did you buy them as frags already?

I want to cut my bounce shroom but very hesitant in doing so... but its getting extremely large, bigger than my open hand.

 

[mnat]

Reefkoi bouncers, and they were a natural split. I have not cut any of my muchrooms though I know it is a valid fragging technique. Do you have the jersey bounce or the WWC bounce?

 

[Nettafish]

Great tank.. Do you have any custom settings for the mazarra time points? I have had the light for awhile but was looking to see what other users were doing with their settings. Thanks

 

[mnat]

I actually replaced the mazarras with the ATI hybrid light. I just really like t5s and wanted to go back.

 

[iTzJu]

Reefkoi bouncers, and they were a natural split. I have not cut any of my muchrooms though I know it is a valid fragging technique. Do you have the jersey bounce or the WWC bounce?

I have the Jersey Bounce. ahh, the Reefkoi's looks very similar to the Jersey Bounce.
yeah, just hesitant to cut up the Jersey, might need to soon though.

 

[mnat]

Let me know if you do, I would be interested in a frag and I also have a saw if you need one.

 

[mnat]

The top crowns have gone to war with the display and have come out clearly on top. The rock looks fantastic and we will start moving corals up soon. These are some quick and dirty cell phone pics just to show what the rock looks like now.

 

[Tommyboynj]

Looking good. Patience is paying off. Looks like you toughed it out.


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[mnat]

Got very lucky this morning and was able to capture a few photos of this guy:

 

[Hockeynut]

Wow what a cool star, rocks look great how many crown snails did you put in there they did a good job.