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  1. cbui2

    (First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

    finally i should be ready to install my calcium reactor, its only been in my closet for a year :D. gonna need some assistant on this one here's the list of equipment on hand Deltec PF1001 90lbs ROWALith C+ Media 20lb CO2 Tank Aquarium Plants CO2 Regulator Milwaukee SMS-122
  2. cbui2

    (First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

    HaloStalker - thanks, but good thing my wife and kids love the display PettyHoe - thanks as im afraid to try that supplements, all the fishes are happy and will fed with no complaint so far luke01 - thanks, no Dr. here. just been working hard for the past 15 yrs so i get to sit back and relax...
  3. cbui2

    (First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

    fishfreak1242 - have topdown boxes built already, just need a real camera nwdyr - no problem, all my cars are outside. garage doors are closed during the winter & summer seasons. open spring and fall, this does not effect the tanks temp at all, only if the weather is really cold outside then i...
  4. cbui2

    (First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

    bennyhill - thanks but frag time will be yrs from now nyyank - thanks not too long, jump directy off service pole front of house rad - thanks its only cheap point and shoot, rather spend money on corals WangoTango - thanks no video, i'll see what i can come up with. no major waves as i am only...
  5. cbui2

    (First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

    thanks guys, here are some pics i took, not so great and enjoy. i am curious to know what this is, once in awhile they show up in my display. is there something i need to be worried about, i believed its coming from the snails. sorry bout flash king of display for now :D
  6. cbui2

    (First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

    saltyfish808 - thanks rebelprettyboy - thanks, the growth has been great and only take about a week or 2 then start encrusting onto rock when expoxy and glue down dmcrete - thanks, this day was plan 1 yr ago as the display made it to my house without any water. its been a journey for me and...
  7. cbui2

    (First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

    ok took some pics, but there're not the best so enjoy. every time i get ready to ordered a real camera, i end up with coral orders instead :D. this week shipment coming in on Friday will contain 15 pc's SPS and 7 LPS. this tank is taking forever to stock up and besides i really need to get my...
  8. cbui2

    (First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

    rebel - after bags are freeze overnight, i then break them in small cubes placed them back in ziploc bags. frozen cubes are thrown directly into display and within min it's all gone. feeding is done 3 times daily to all the fishes and the other 2 bags are vacuum sealed until ready to used. i...
  9. cbui2

    (First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

    theappe3 - thanks, if i had 100gal display then it would be filled by now saltyfish808 - thanks, i owned a shop Platinum Performance. sorry but no time for visitors now since i been spending alot of time with the kids, soon as the reef display is mature in few years i will be happy to have...
  10. cbui2

    (First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

    chowtownreefer & azfishgal - thanks blue hippos are in QT, powder blue was going at it so i had them removed. i only have 3 left and rest past away due to ich outbreak back in sept. the pic you see was taking back in july when display was setup for about a month. rock and sand were introduced...
  11. cbui2

    (First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

    thanks, i will take some more pics soon another all nighter started 10pm - 4am back to reefkeeping hours again . just completed 175gal water change last night and made some changes to plumbing. let me know if i did something wrong 1. both main display overflows are now plumb into 1st fuge area...
  12. cbui2

    (First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

    thanks getting spread is one things, but will any corals be introduced. even with the spread i dont think it will covered 48" as the LA3 are 19.5" x 19.5". i never tried it that high so cant help.
  13. cbui2

    (First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

    ameno - thanks as past couple of months coraline is all over the place. i have tons of equipmets and pumps but will be redoing some of sump plumbing and skimmer in a few months after some of house projects are done. acrylic51 - thanks with 3 LA3 sits 8" from back wall and 6" from water line has...
  14. cbui2

    (First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

    thanks for all kind comments, i know some of the equipments i have is overkill but i wont be needing to upgrade anythime soon. hopefully 5 months update pics, not much since i don't access to a real camera yet :D equipment and fish room 150gal fuge almost full, will harvest soon. i taught...
  15. cbui2

    (First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

    thank you all, as all of these pics i had awhile back so i will continue to post them. yeah i know i made a mistake here and there but i'm allowed a few more . just had a minor setback, but overall the entire system is doing very well and will be adding livestock back into the system a little...
  16. cbui2

    (First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

    ok got some more pics, i'm getting better at this now:D all lights are mounted then electrical wiring was done. commercial velcro was used to hold 9 PFO moonlights in place. question on the 3 icecap 660 looking at how they were installed will i need to installed the heat sink that comes with...
  17. cbui2

    (First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

    ok i have some pics saved few months backs, but took me awhile to learn how to post pics again:D here are the VHO's brackets that was mounted onto .5" x 1" white pine strips. 6 pc's were made to hold a total 11 bulbs. 1/4" bolts were used to hold them in place of aluminum light rack since wood...
  18. cbui2

    (First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

    Sorry, but I will no longer have updates and as for the main display with all the equipments have been completely removed and will be sold in pieces. If anyone is interested please PM me for details. Reef keeping is just too hard and I decided to quit. I am so sorry guys, but I totally forgot I...
  19. cbui2

    (First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

    thanks Bang Guy, nori are in display 3 times a week which he never touch. i will try cook brocolli as some one told me that might do the trick also. everything been ok, corals and all are doing fine. here are some details on the entire plumbing system.
  20. cbui2

    (First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

    grubsnaek - my emperor eats romain lettuce and mysis everyday. fresh shrimp 3 times weekly and all foods are soaked with selcon. i think what i put together is pretty much simple by learning the entire process of mechanical, biological, and water flow. researching all the equipments i purchased...
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