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  1. Bloke

    Bloke's 36g Build Thread

    Thanks! I can't stand those AGA stands. I canot believe they get that much money for them! Since AGA does not make a tank this small reef-ready, I drilled two holes for 1" bulkhead drains in the back corner of the tank and two 3/4" fittings for the return. I plan on running a Mag7 for the...
  2. Bloke

    Bloke's 36g Build Thread

    The contractor left the stain he used on the wood finish for the house, so I used it hoping to get the right tone... It took about 3 coats of stain and 4 coats of spar-urethane before I thought it matched the wood around the fireplace. Since the stand was going to be sitting in the living...
  3. Bloke

    Bloke's 36g Build Thread

    I bought a 36 corner from Sea Dreams and decided that the AGA stand was overly pricey for...well, garbage. I had to build a stand for it. AGA wanted $250 for their black particle board stand. I spent $80 at Lowe's and made this out of Red Oak. There are a few changes I should've made, but in...
  4. Bloke

    ..Another Acro color question

    Well, here's to the fuzzy sticks! May they color up and never cease to amaze! :D Cheers!
  5. Bloke

    ..Another Acro color question

    ...so it's practically impossible to avoid then unless you stock the same lighting/system where you first spot a piece of acro? I now the LFS's Hamilton 14k bulbs were brand new. Mine are older than theirs, but again, less than 6 months old. No other corals in my tank have ever responded the...
  6. Bloke

    ..Another Acro color question

    Well, at this point I do not have another low light location to move them too. Not even lower in the tank since there is nowhere for them to go. It's good to hear from you that they are otherwise healthy, but just trying to deal with the lighting issues. 6 months, huh? WOW - well, if there...
  7. Bloke

    ..Another Acro color question

    As far as light acclimation, the LFS kept then under 2x250 14k bulbs. I didn't feel I needed to acclimate them to my lighting since the lighting was comparable. I know the Kelvin rating was different, but with the T5 actinics, there shouldn't be much variance, I wouldn't think. As far as wild...
  8. Bloke

    ..Another Acro color question

    Kevin, I've lurked around long enough through the SPS forum that I have a feeling what you're going to say, but here goes anyway... I've put several new pieces of acro into the tank that I bought from a LFS that have been extremely disappointing. As I continue to search for causes for a loss...
  9. Bloke

    Bloke's 90g Build Thread

    I thought that if some of you haven't seen it, that you might appreciate this. The Java-based Reef Chemistry Calculator is a very popular site for DIY-chemistry people, but they also have one for Ca reactors. http://home.comcast.net/~jdieck1/reactor.html Here is a picture of my values typed...
  10. Bloke

    Bloke's 90g Build Thread

    Actually, they get along great. As you can see in the picture, they all school together. I KNOW I will have to move them as they outgrow the tank, but the problem is that I used to suffer from MTS (multiple tank syndrome) and when I decided to consolidate, the wife refused to allow me to get...
  11. Bloke

    Bloke's 90g Build Thread

    Alright... I finally got my Pacific Coast Calcium Reactor installed. I was a little reluctant to get it going, but I am now officially counting bubbles! :D I do not have any room below my tank for the reactor to sit and I did not want the reactor visable, so I drilled a small hole next to...
  12. Bloke

    Bloke's 90g Build Thread

    Just wanted to post a photo update:
  13. Bloke

    Bloke's 90g Build Thread

    Me too - at $130 I don't want to buy another. :)
  14. Bloke

    Bloke's 90g Build Thread

    Chevron Tang
  15. Bloke

    Bloke's 90g Build Thread

    New Addtion: It's a beautiful fish and the pics do not do it justice - if only my Purple Tang (aka The Purple B*st*rd) would leave it alone! You can see that the warfare has caused some slight dorsal fin tears. :mad: I spent $25 at the LFS to buy something to preoccupy the Purple Punk; I...
  16. Bloke

    Bloke's 90g Build Thread

    We went to OKC this weekend and I found a pretty cool offering. It's not fully open yet, but check out that color. Have you ever seen a goniopora this bright?:
  17. Bloke

    My 90g braceless framless build!

    No comments on sump, but as far as lighting, I also use two Reflux 12k bulbs. I like them and even though I have actinic lighting, I do not use it. It keeps my energy consumption down as well as less heat. Shane
  18. Bloke

    Bloke's 90g Build Thread

    Here is a FTS: July 24, 2007 September 30, 2007 Several fish have been removed to lower the bioload as well as allow these guys ample room to grow. The fivefish you see are the only fish in the tank: True Percula (mated pair) Desjardin's Tang Purple Tang Regal Tang
  19. Bloke

    Bloke's 90g Build Thread

    I am using an 18w UV right now. Should I slow down the flow through it as well?
  20. Bloke

    Bloke's 90g Build Thread

    You know, my Sailfin is VERY peaceful... It's my Purple Tang that is the beast. My regal is nice and the Powder Blue is slightly pissed sometimes... but that Purple Tang. Every fish needs to back away or he will pick a fight. :D In other news... A few trips to the LFS landed a few additions...
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