KrautBurner's lil' Piece of Ocean...

[KrautBurner]

hello all,
I'm Russ, I've currently got a 75gal mixed Reef tank up and running a little over 2 years (torn down and moved across the house about 6 weeks ago)

I had a pretty bad system crash a few months ago (power failure while out of town, return pump didn't re-start, I got home and the display tank was 62* with Sal of 1.032)
lost several fish, and soft corals.

we used this as an excuse to tear the tank down and move it into the dining room
only fish we kept were the pair of GSM clowns (we've had them for a little over 2 years)
(traded in/donated all other fish (including a Fat-Ass bully of a Sailfin Tang)


currently, the tank consists of:
- ODYSSEA 760 Watts of lighting (2x250w Metal Halide, 4x65w PC actinic)
- ECO 1056 GPH return pump
- ASM Mini "G" Protein skimmer
- 24watt UV Sterilizer "Green Killing Machine"
- CPR Medium HOB Refugium
- 120 lbs of "Live Rock" 50 lbs "Live Sand"
- Korilia Evo 1050gph powerhead

Livestock:
- Pair of GSM clowns http://www.marinecenter.com/fish/clownfish/maroonclownfishyellowstripepair/
- RBTA http://www.marinecenter.com/inverts/anemones/roseanemone/
- African Midas Blenny http://www.marinecenter.com/fish/blennies/midasblennygoldenafrica/
- 6 Line Wrasse http://www.marinecenter.com/fish/wrassereefsafe/sixlinewrasse/
- Valentini (Saddled Toby) Puffer http://www.marinecenter.com/fish/puffers/valentinipuffer/
- Neon Dottyback http://www.marinecenter.com/fish/pseudochromisdottybacks/dutoitipseudochromisredsea/
- Lawnmower Blenny http://www.marinecenter.com/fish/blennies/lawnmowerblenny/



here's the tank a few days after the move (no lighting)

here's my tank a month ago (with the old PC lighting (2x130w))

here it is the same day but with my new MH running (2x250 20,000K)

all 760Watts up and running (2x250w MH / 4x65w PC Actinics)

new Moon LED's (without and with flash)

 

[KrautBurner]

4/30/2010

two weeks after new lighting (notice the Frag Rack with the donated corals)

 

[KrautBurner]

5/15/2010

Yesterday's Raffle win from the PSAS meeting

my "Frag Rack" filling up (all frags were FREE given/donated. what a great local community)

new RBTA (searching out a comfey spot in his new tank)

my GSM's checking out the new RBTA

Mama Clown getting comfey in the new nem

FTS last night

 

[KrautBurner]

I just found some older pics of my tank (a little over 2 years ago)
from right after setting up this tank and transferring everythign from my 35gal tank.

found some older pics

 

[KrautBurner]

oh yeah,

a special thanks to Everyone who has helped me with this hobby


The PSAS
Eric at Shark Reef http://www.thesharkreef.net/
Barrier Reef http://www.barrierreefaquariums.com/

Finn - my first Zoa's and softies
JNAROWE - knowledge and Beers
Sherman - Knowledge and Beers
CrashFireJoe - some LPS and my first SPS corals
ApolloTheSun - some SPS frags
LVSuckerFish - some parts to share with the community

you guys (and many more) have really helped me get my system up and going in the direction it is. I wouldn't have had nearly the enjoyment with this Hobby without the local reefers.

 

[lvsuckerfish]

well I must say it does look good glad you like the new lights they are great looking. was hoping for photos sooner or later lol.

 

[KrautBurner]

I'm very open to feedback

 

[DolphinLVR]

Looking Great Russ! and was great meeting you at the meeting yesterday.

Jeff

 

[dragoneggs]

Sorry I didn't make the connection Russ... I was at the PSAS Frag workshop for a hour and a half sitting in front listening to Adam... he was great. I had to run to other appointments, I look forward to meeting you.

 

[KrautBurner]

Sorry I didn't make the connection Russ... I was at the PSAS Frag workshop for a hour and a half sitting in front listening to Adam... he was great. I had to run to other appointments, I look forward to meeting you.

I was the one in the Kilt

 

[apollothesun]

i like the 20k bulbs. do you upgrade the skimmer yet?

 

[KrautBurner]

i like the 20k bulbs. do you upgrade the skimmer yet?

thanks,

as far as the skimmer, nah,

still running the ASM Mini G skimmer (should be fine)
if I stumble across another skimmer, I may pick it up (more for when I'm ready to go to a bigger tank)

 

[CRASHFIREJOE]

The tank is looking good Russ. I am sure the corals like the new lighting. When you are ready for more corals LMK.

 

[KrautBurner]

The tank is looking good Russ. I am sure the corals like the new lighting. When you are ready for more corals LMK.

everything is looking pretty good
(one piece of Monti is looking a little whiteish, I moved everythign down low)
we'll see how they do.

Russ

 

[KrautBurner]

The tank is looking good Russ. I am sure the corals like the new lighting. When you are ready for more corals LMK.

I'd love to have you over to check it out, and give me some feedback.

so, if you're ever up in the silverdale area on a thursday/Friday/Saturday (my days off)
or M.T.W evening (6-8pm)
send me a msg.

 

[KrautBurner]

I just moved some rockwork around and did a water change.....


two weeks ago:

Today

not sure if the "Frag Rack" is up too high,
I'm a little afraid it may be getting too much light

 

[KrautBurner]

I cleaned the glass and turned off the Actinics

 

[KrautBurner]

here's the Valentini puffer hanging out at the Frag rack
he seems to think it's his personal "Buffet Table"

 

[dtd87]

Love the pictures Amazing tank

 

[gix600]

cool looking little guy, its always funny running into people from other sites. pnwriders