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  1. akunochi

    Killer Tank!

    Test for Copper.
  2. akunochi

    I need you guys to rally as many Hospital tanks as we can.

    Hi guys one of our own has been attacked by loodynium. Aquanauts tank is having an out break and she needs a place to rehome the fish for the 8 week fallow period. I am going to talk to her today, but am trying to make arrangements. The big issue right now is her Sohal tang and Purple tang. I...
  3. akunochi

    I need you guys to rally as many Hospital tanks as we can.

    Hi guys one of our own has been attacked by loodynium. Aquanauts tank is having an out break and she needs a place to rehome the fish for the 8 week fallow period. I am going to talk to her today, but am trying to make arrangements. The big issue right now is her Sohal tang and Purple tang...
  4. akunochi

    Aku's 48x48x20 irregular hexahedron take 2

    Okay so here are some shots from a couple days ago. Since it will probably be brought up yes I lost a ton of SPS corals during the move despite my best efforts. I am moving on from the set back. The good news is that my Zoa's and LPS all seem to be doing well and the fish are loving it...
  5. akunochi

    Aku's 48x48x20 irregular hexahedron take 2

    Part III: The Stand Ok so here is the stand. It was constructed with 2x6's, 2x4's and 3/4" plywood. I used hanger brackets under the 2x6's to help support and transfer the load as suggested by Dave for safety. I decided to skin the stand in African Mahogany and trim it with Peruvian walnut...
  6. akunochi

    Aku's 48x48x20 irregular hexahedron take 2

    Part II: The Tank So the glass was cut and ready for pick up. To give you an idea the bottom pane alone weighed 150lbs. Shown in the above pictures are all the panes, the panes for the overflow box, and the internal eurobrace. Here is the external overflow box mocked up. It is 6" deep 6"...
  7. akunochi

    Aku's 48x48x20 irregular hexahedron take 2

    Alright let's try this again.....perhaps we can stay on topic this time and not drag personal conflicts into it. If someone has an issue with something I did technically and it is related to the build or reef keeping post up so we can all learn something. Also if there are any questions feel...
  8. akunochi

    Aku's 48x48x20 irregular hexahadron

    Hey brett, Ho did that shark tank work out for you? Good planning on that one F*&ktard. You planned it so well that it ended up at Aquarium paradise where it died. Glad you felt like you knew enough to house a black fin shark. Oh the creatine dosing was brilliant too did you think that one...
  9. akunochi

    Aku's 48x48x20 irregular hexahadron

    Irish would be your name via autocorrect.....thanks phone.
  10. akunochi

    Congratulations to Cy and his wife!!!

    Woot Woot go in Cy and Ally!!!! Congrats you two.
  11. akunochi

    Aku's 48x48x20 irregular hexahadron

    Thanks Irish. It is always deveatating to lose so many corals at once and be able to do nothing. The good news is I've already talked to my favorite sponsor and am going to be able to restock what I've lost once the tank settles.
  12. akunochi

    Aku's 48x48x20 irregular hexahadron

    Yes sps are like women....touchy and quick to bail rofl
  13. akunochi

    Aku's 48x48x20 irregular hexahadron

    Yeah I hear ya Krish. Like I said I haven't found a solid cause for the die off and am just writing it off as a reefing moment. We will rebuild it..stronger...brighter and more colorful though!
  14. akunochi

    Aku's 48x48x20 irregular hexahadron

    Dave I think it can just be a shock to the corals since you are replenishing so many trace elements and the like all at once. I have no proof of this though and no scientific leg to stand on. So it is all just conjecture.
  15. akunochi

    Setting up a RO/DI unit and need help!

    I'm glad it all worked out for you Devin. Did I ever tell you that you share a name with my son.
  16. akunochi

    Aku's 48x48x20 irregular hexahadron

    Thanks Dave and I did do everything I could to make the transfer sucessful I just failed at it. Tough luck. TO clarify some things for every ones edification. I used a brand new 40 B that was rinsed with white vinegar and then several times with RODI. I also used a 100 gallon rubbermaid...
  17. akunochi

    Aku's 48x48x20 irregular hexahadron

    Thanks Shawn. Everything appears to be settling. The SPS that is left has polyped out and appears to be settling. Most of my Monti's have made it and all my LPS/Zoa are doing well. The fish love the room although I hardly ever see the Mandarin as he has sooo many places to prowll now. LOL
  18. akunochi

    Aku's 48x48x20 irregular hexahadron

    What balance are you referring to? Are you referring to the balance I maintained by including all the established rock from the previous system that was already capable of handling the bioload and then some. Perhaps if I am so reckless someone else can take over the PSAS. However since none...
  19. akunochi

    ATTN: News regarding frag swap.

    The club has other corals to frag out into a pack, but I just wanted everyone to know the SPS pack will not be there.
  20. akunochi

    Aku's 48x48x20 irregular hexahadron

    I used all of the old live rock....the bio load didn't increase and the rock that went in was all boiled so no die off there....so the only thing I can agree on is the massive fresh saltwater addition.
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