Enigma13

Previously posted some pics in the complete systems area: http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/15716-144g-oceanic-half-circle-system Down to the last couple of items, will consider offers below asking price: Tank: 144g Oceanic Half Circle Reef Ready Stand & Cap: Matching Oceanic stand and cap with Stainless Steel Trim Sump: Oceanic Sump Model 2 w/ removable wet/dry insert Tank, Stand, Cap, and Sump- Looking for $1000, but make reasonable offers (This set-up is nearly $4000 new, tank and stand nearly $3500- http://www.indooreef.com/special.html) Light Fixtures: Current USA Outer Orbit 48" fixture w/ 2X 250W MH + 4 X 54W T5, 18 lunar lights- SOLD Finnex 36" fixture w/ 2X39W T5- SOLD Powerheads: 1-Tunze Turbelle Stream 6100 + 1 Tunze Turbelle Stream 6000 w/ single controller and Y-adapter (controlling both pumps)- $400 for whole Tunze setup Protein Skimmer- Euroreef CS 6-2+- $150 Calcium Reactor- Geo CR618 w/ Milwaukee Systems CO2 regulator w/ solenoid w/ Catalina CO2 bottle, new media- SOLD Controller- Neptune Systems Aquacontroller Jr. w/ DC8, temperature probe, pH probe- SOLD Chiller- Current USA 1/4hp Prime Chiller w/ single stage controller- SOLD

The part out of my reef tank is reaching the end stages. I had previously posted some pics in the complete systems area: http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/15716-144g-oceanic-half-circle-system/ I can take additional pictures upon request. Here is the remaining livestock available: Large birdsnest coral (probably 12"x5"x5")- $120 or will make 3x2" colonies for $30 Green closed maze brain (approx. 5")- $30 Large red montipora cap (10" across)- $40 Teal millepora colony (2X1X4")- $20 green w/ pinkish polyps acro colony- $50 (looks like chips acro, but not sure of exact type) large fiji yellow leather colony on large piece of live rock- $60 (left side of avatar pic give a good idea of this colony) Blue tort frags- Have two frags about 1"- $20 each Awesome 2" strawberry crab- $5 (forgot about this guy until I started to take the live rock out) Unmounted frags- acropora valida, montipora digitata, and birdsnest. $5 per frag For hardware see my post in that forum: http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/16143-144g-oceanic-half-circle-reef/

I have a lot of Yellow Fiji Leather, including a 2" piece that needs to go and maybe could even work out something on a bigger piece. Let me take some pics tonight and send to you to see what you think. Since you are in S. Austin, if you are interested maybe you can just come by and decide what you want.

Go with the biggest sump that you can reasonably fit. The extra system capacity will help stabilize the system and you will be amazed over time how much sump space you use.

Recently moved my tanks and the new setup on the FOWLR didn't require as much pump as the old setup did (less head feet). Also had less space to work with as I didn't drill through the wall to the garage as had been the case in previous home. Therefore, I took out the Barracuda and went with a SuperDart Gold. The Barracuda still works great, though seal is a little tight and sometimes it needs a screwdriver turn to startup after poweroff (manufacturer says this is fine/can be normal). Asking $175 OBO. Flow info/tables can be found here: http://www.reeflopumps.com/flowbiasedpumps.html

I was happy to help and just glad that our community will have you back. I really like the aquascaping and wouldn't do anything differently with it as I look at it now. I can not see really well from the pics, but one mistake I made in my FOWLR was having the rock too close to the side glass that made cleaning the glass difficult. As long as you can magnet and scrape easy enough I like the way it looks. One suggestion I have, that probably fits into the category of either: (1) I should have said it sooner; or (2) you already decided it is not an option; is the location of the chiller. I have my chiller for the reef tank in the tank room similar to how yours is currently positioned. It draws constant complaints from my wife for adding heat to the room when it is running. It looks like you have easy access outside from the tank location and it might be worth plumbing through to keep it outside. For my FOWLR the chiller is in the garage and that has added to household accord. Can't wait to see the setup in person as you start stocking the tank. Talk to you soon.

I like the revised aquascaping. Having it clear out in the middle makes it look more natural to me and provides variation. Can't wait to see it once you start putting some corals in there.

Welcome back. Keep us updated as you put the system together.

I would recommend an Eheim 1260. Sometimes hard to find people selling them, but they are quiet and reliable.

I use Little Fishies PhosBan. Change it approximately every three months.

Do you have a pH controller? You do not absolutely need one, but it makes it easier. Also do you have a CO2 regulator? You will need one of those.

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Aaron, I have some. Will trade for a frag of some acro that you have. I have a nice frag mounted on a disc that is about 3" high and about 2" wide, with three main branches and buds of about ten branches. I will get a pic sometime tonight it you like.

I will take the large blowpop rock pictured. Might grab a few others when I am there. Give me a call 925-3574 to set up a time that I can come over. Jason

This is true. I know that Geo and Schuran reactors can use the large media. Do not know what others are compatible (I have a Geo). Some like Koralin, etc. can only use the smaller media like A.R.M.

If you move to a slightly lower light area seeing the demarcation line should be easier.

If semperfimarine1 does not take the cleaner shrimp I will take him.

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How is he doing? Is he taking out the hair algae as hoped?

If you want to see some in person, RCA had a number in stock last weekend when I was there.

Diversity is definitely the best. I use some of basically all of the above. Here are my favorites and the strengths and weaknesses of some. Sand sifting: Sand Sifting starfish: Seems to work well, but has his favorite areas he works constantly and doesn't really get to other areas of the reef. Nassarius: Work great. Seems to diminish over time. Fighting Conch: Don't know how much they add. Golden Head Sleeper Goby: Best purchase I ever made. Keeps sand bed white and is a ton of fun to watch. One drawback he will get sand on anything low in the tank and can even bury small items on the sandbed. Rocks and Glass: Nerites: My favorite. Seem to eat algae well and do not knock thing over. Ceriths: Seems to do well both at sand sifting and rock/glass cleaning. However, they tend to be popular shells for the hermit crabs. Turbo snails: Nothing eats the algae better or bulldozes corals more. A catch-22. Tuxedo Urchin: Eats a lot of algae. Negative: May eat coraline algae too. Blue Linkia Starfish: Looks cool. Do not know what he eats, but has been grazing the rocks of my tank for 2 years now for something. Top Crown snails: Pretty red/white shells, eat great. Get knocked over and eaten by crabs easily. Hermits: Scarlets seem to be good, but expensive. Blue claws are cheap, but tend to be predators as they get larger. Emerald Crabs: Wonderful algae eaters. No drawbacks I have found.

I have a Geo 618, which is a Schuren type reactor. Did a lot of research before deciding on which reactor to buy and I have no regrets. It is controlled by my ACJr. After struggling to supplement enough to keep up with alk, Ca, and Mg it is a big relief to now easily have everything in the ideal ranges. Took about a month of operation to get everything balanced out, but it is cake now. I would highly recommend.

To be honest I am not quite sure. I purchased the whole system as a package and did not inquire about the age of individual components.

I have an extra Pan World 100 PX-X pump. Got it as part of my 240 FOWLR system, but do not need it with the new plumbing setup. http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~idP...1145~tab~0.html $100 o.b.o.

I have used a number of heaters: AP Rena Cal Top Light, Jager, Via Aqua, Stealth, and Aqua Medic Titanium w/ controller (this would not be a real choice for a smaller tank like yours). Similar to 'Donkey I have heard complaints about Stealth, but they work best for me. I like that they are shatter proof and mine have kept a stable temperature for over 18 months. I would recommend.