new55galSALT Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I know its strange but my entire time (8 months) of reefing ive never had someone look at my tank and tell me what i could improve on or what im doing correct ..... if someone could look at my tank and give me criticism i would love it. I just wanna make sure im not just half assing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Post pics/video!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timfish Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Well, if someone hosts an ARC meeting they usually get lots of input on thier tank. ( ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+etannert Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 We really do need to do an ARC tank tour sometime. These are great ways to view others' set-ups, get ideas, get feedback on your own set-up, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsea Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Try inviting someone for a BBQ or a keg party. If you choose a keg party get opinions before alcohol. +10 to the tank tour. La bonne temps roulee, Patrick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I'm with Patrick. Let's BBQ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I would definitely wait until everyone has had a few drinks. That's when the real planning and critique begins. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sascha D. Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I'm down! Post some pics too though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifuentes31 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 That sounds good....The beer i mean....Oh and also the looking at the tanks.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 We've sorta, kinda, talked about, maybe tried to do a tank tour. I still think its a great idea and would love to have one. Maybe for one of the 'meetings' we could arrange to visit a few folks who live in 1 general area. Aside from that; post pics. Either here or in the FTS thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new55galSALT Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 Well i would throw a party but i live in apartments well townhomes .... but i could host a meeting but dont know of a topic ....i could show how to replace a ballast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new55galSALT Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 Before the first move. And set up as of now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new55galSALT Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 I really like the first picture because my scoopas tang full fan out of fins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new55galSALT Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 Blue led moon lights custom by me not sure of par but they looks nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new55galSALT Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 The tank when i first got it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new55galSALT Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 First set up before chasing down a damsel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new55galSALT Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 The xenia you see on the right has never looked the same and the kenya frag on the left has grow quite a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new55galSALT Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 And i found this in my tank is has always been in my tank but never had the purple tip on it any idea on what it is looks to me like a purple sponge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I like the rock work but I'd move some pieces so they aren't touching glass. The only other thing I'd change is to add a background, unless you're going for a two room viewable approach. And you don't need a topic to host a meeting, just be willing to have folks over. We can generate a topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timfish Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I like the arch way. I have found xenia to be fickle. It will grow like gangbusters then die off while everything else looks great, I've have one tank where this has happened several time over the years when it was reintfroduced after a die off. In another tank the generic does great but the silver isn't happy or visa versa. yet in another tank I've been consistantly throwing it away for years (can you say "nutrient export"). I have never noticed iodine supplements as dosed to help it any. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsea Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Jason, Your ability to troubleshoot PC fixture and wire around four point square configuration is a valuable asset when working on a tight budget. Many of us want a functional reef on a budget. I do not know much about diagnostic bench testing of a ballast. Changing bulbs and ballast is a process of elimination that cost more money than it should, but it produces the same result. I have a good Fluke digitle volt meter, but I do not know how to bench test a ballast. With the light that I gave you, I attempted to test ballast in the circuit by black box logic. Whether it is relay logic, digitle or PLC, there is an input and an output. I measured the voltage at the input of the ballast (125VAC input), I did not read any voltage out (operator error on my part). I deduced that because there was input with no output from the "black box" then the ballast was bad. Two ballast at $30 each. In the process of fumbling with long PC lamp, I broke the ceramic connection block between glass lamp and four pin connector. One 96W 10K lamp at $30. Aside from your time, you put together 200W of light for free. Show us that care, how you did that. Patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new55galSALT Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 I used to be an electtician so electrical stuff has been easy but ill show how to trouble shoot and the pin change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new55galSALT Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 I used to be an electtician so electrical stuff has been easy but ill show how to trouble shoot and the pin change .... ballast trouble shooting is kinda different than reg because the circuit has to be conpleted for it to fire hense making sure the bulbs are good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new55galSALT Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 I like the rock work but I'd move some pieces so they aren't touching glass. The only other thing I'd change is to add a background, unless you're going for a two room viewable approach. And you don't need a topic to host a meeting, just be willing to have folks over. We can generate a topic. There is only maybe 4 areas where the rock is on the glass i have the base about 6" away from the glass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new55galSALT Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 Some pictures of my corals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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