Headless_donkey Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 As usual simply amazing! I know that it is getting crowded in your tank, but if your garage ever gets crowded I can help. If you know what I mean. I think you should submit your tank for TOTM on Reefcentral. Are you going to make your old reactor a MAG reactor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenmako Posted January 22, 2008 Author Share Posted January 22, 2008 Brian- The tank is just beautiful. It has come a long way in the past year and it was awesome even then. I am sure that people here on ARC would be happy to help you out on the crowding issue via some fragging Thank you it has evolved a lot over the year I'm happy they way its headed The green birdsnest in post three is about 50 times bigger than when it began. It's really a testament to the devotion that you give to your tank. Great job! Thanks, I know how big each and every coral was in my tank but I'm glad I have photos of most of them when I got them to compare the growth b/c sometimes you forget. lol As usual simply amazing! I know that it is getting crowded in your tank, but if your garage ever gets crowded I can help. If you know what I mean.I think you should submit your tank for TOTM on Reefcentral. Are you going to make your old reactor a MAG reactor? LOL yea I know what you mean its stuffy in there not much room I think on RC that someone has to nominate your tank or something like that but we shall see My old reactor I will most likely sell, need to recoup some money lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dapettit Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 TORT, TORT, TORT, I want a peice of Oregon Blue Tort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmanning Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Beautiful tank!! Those pics. should be in some sort of reef magazine, they're spectacular. It really motivates me to apply the same dedication to my tank. Thanks for sharing. -Cindy- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenmako Posted January 23, 2008 Author Share Posted January 23, 2008 Beautiful tank!! Those pics. should be in some sort of reef magazine, they're spectacular. It really motivates me to apply the same dedication to my tank. Thanks for sharing.-Cindy- Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesL Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Wow. Simply Wow. I just skimmed through your end-of-year update and the tank looks fantastic! Great job! I am not a big SPS fan, but looking at your tank could change my mind B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenmako Posted January 24, 2008 Author Share Posted January 24, 2008 Wow. Simply Wow. I just skimmed through your end-of-year update and the tank looks fantastic! Great job! I am not a big SPS fan, but looking at your tank could change my mind B) Thanks, don't get hooked by the sps bug b/c its a very expensive a never ending habit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ACampbell Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Thanks, don't get hooked by the sps bug b/c its a very expensive a never ending habit I need a hit right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenmako Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share Posted February 20, 2008 got the new reactor working and producing good numbers here is a shot of the beast rocking and rolling Mike (Mojo) came over and brought his PAR meter with him so I got to get some PAR numbers on my tank. Following what Mike told me did on his picture, numbers that are larger are closer to the front of the tank vice versa I didn't make an image with values for when the VHO's were the only bulbs on but the numbers are: 72" VHO above water value was: 425 just below water value: 180 24" VHO above water value was: 250 just below water value: 156 Below values on the FTS are with all VHO's and MH's on. I did the readings with both Radiums and 10k reeflux bulbs both were very similar in numbers. Starting from right to left the ballasts go regular electric, 430 electric, 430 electric, regular electric. Thanks Mike for coming over and chatting reef and taking some par values! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headless_donkey Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 sweet. That PAR meter is way too cool! BTW is there a PAR rating you are shooting for? Or is it just as high as possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ACampbell Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Way Cool! Someday I hope to get a PAR map for my tank. That reactor is awesome. I wish I could have gotton your old one, but I already have a ca reactor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenmako Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share Posted February 20, 2008 sweet. That PAR meter is way too cool! BTW is there a PAR rating you are shooting for? Or is it just as high as possible? Nope not shooting for any specific number but it will help me know when my bulbs are old and I was just wondering what my values where lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenmako Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share Posted February 20, 2008 Way Cool! Someday I hope to get a PAR map for my tank. That reactor is awesome. I wish I could have gotton your old one, but I already have a ca reactor. Yea they are the best calcium reactors that I have ever used wouldn't got back to any others. I want to buy me a PAR meter now LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenmako Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 haven't updated the thread in a while been super busy but here is an updated FTS. I re-did the bulbs I'm now running: Radium, 10k, 10k, Radium. I also raised my lights up to slow the growth down a bit but it hasn't seemed to stop it lol Shot from March 14, 2008 New shot from today May 21, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenmako Posted August 3, 2008 Author Share Posted August 3, 2008 I have been honored with winning TOTM on ReefItalia you can check it out here: http://www.reefitaliascience.it/magazine/2.../vascamese.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mcallahan Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Holy sneakers! That's a heck of a setup. Very nice indeed. Do your cats ever just sit there and watch the fish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Bmwaaron Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Nice Brian, Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishypets Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Nice work guys! The Austin area is fortunate to have such an amazing reef tank! We are all proud/jealous of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ACampbell Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Google Translation Excellent work Brian. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenmako Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 Thanks everyone! azcummins--Yes the cats try to sit there but most of the time they think they can catch the fish through the glass LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ACampbell Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 LOL, some of the translation is pretty funny. "My bathtub 240x76x63h measure with extra clear glass in the front panel". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenmako Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenmako Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share Posted April 4, 2009 I've had a great run....but as of late I find I just don't have the time nor the passion I once had for my tank. I had a rough last couple of months and b/c of alk issues I have lost quite a bit of coral. So very soon I will have everything for sale. I may be out now but I'm sure I will be back in the future, as I just need a break now. Peace out and happy reefing! -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmanning Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 What happened to the ALK? Do you know the cause? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 You tank was a complete inspiration. You'll be missed in the reefing community. :'( Hope all goes well for you, and you get back to the hobby soon! All the best, Brooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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