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.....like the Roman Empire: (coralline algae scraper's in the mail )

Quote: Originally Posted by acrylic51 Looks Good!!!!!! How do you like the Deltec skimmer????? I like it a lot....old school, baby.

My 135g system.... * (4) Lumenarc Mini reflectors w/250W 14K Plusrite MHs on Lumatek dimmable ballasts * (2) 72" VHO T12 454's on an IceCap 660 ballast * 30g Precision Marine sump * Deltec AP851 protein skimmer * BRS carbon filter * Lifereef dual overflow box * Mag-Drive 18 return pump * JBJ 1/3...

135g.

Not that I test for these very often, but....

My Birdsnest colonies can't get enough light. I have four 250W MH on Lumenarc Mini's over a 6', 135g tank. I also have two Magnum 8's and a Koralia 4 blowing the water around pretty good. Interestingly enough, the bright pink one was grown from three 1" frags that I salvaged from a large...

Austin area.

Thanks, all. What makes this tank even more enjoyable is that it's pretty automated, so maintenance is minimal. NO biopellets, carbon dosing, amino acids, GFO, calcium reactor, $500 controllable pumps, closed loops (the tank's not even drilled), UV, denitrifier, ozone, algae scrubber, DSB...

I haven't been on this forum in quite some time. I thought I'd share some pics of my 135g (previous tank was a 75g):

The question should really be "What is the best bulb/ballast combo for coral growth?".

Yep, Outer Orbit 2x250W MHs (Phoenix 14Ks) w/T5s.   .....and if anyone else is concerned about the Angel and Purple Tang, rest assured, they'll be cruising in style in their new home soon enough.

Quote: Originally Posted by levinjac how come none of you are commenting its too small for a queen angle and purple tang well any way it is Fair point, however.....   1) I bought them basically as juveniles. 2) I'm in the middle of an 8-foot, 240g upgrade.  

Quote: Originally Posted by bullitr Very nice! I love the queen ! Hopefully I can get mine soon I think it's some kind of Blue/Queen mix (Townsend). No shades of red (indicating a Blue), but the tail is all yellow and it has a crown (indicating a Queen). I got lucky. I've had it over a year...

 

Not sure if I missed this.... Which bulbs did you go with? I like the color.

Coral-safe, but not fingertip-safe.

A respectable site says they're all bad.... "Several people have argued that these starfish are harmless, but we have yet to find any that will not eat coral polyps. It is our recommendation that if you discover this type of starfish in your reef aquarium that you remove it as soon as possible...

Also, I know it's a popular belief that "bigger is better" when it comes to skimmers, but you really don't want a skimmer that's completely overrated for your system. An important factor in skimming is to produce a steady, consistent level of foam. If your system doesn't have a sufficient...

Wow, on the nosey!

My Blue Angelfish (very closely related to the Queen) has never touched any corals or clams. My Purple Tang, on the other hand, has eaten about 6 heads of frogspawn, 1 head of hammer, a whole open-brain, and took a nice-sized nibble out my large Derasa clam's mantle. No safe bets in this...