BTLDreef's 180 Tank Build
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btldreef
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Originally Posted by Scott T http:///forum/thread/385998/btldreef-s-180-tank-build/80#post_3404960
Very nice I love when people get new stuff, because I can only imagine what I am going to be like when i get stuff.. WOO HOO
Hahahaha.
We spent WAY! too much money today. Between the 2 Vortech MP10's, and 2 ORA SeaHorses, plus all the corals and other fish, we spent over $900. I have to go back later this week or next week to pick up my Catalina Goby that's on order. So needless to say, owner LFS owner was VERY happy to see up today
Originally Posted by Scott T http:///forum/thread/385998/btldreef-s-180-tank-build/80#post_3404960
Very nice I love when people get new stuff, because I can only imagine what I am going to be like when i get stuff.. WOO HOO
Hahahaha.
We spent WAY! too much money today. Between the 2 Vortech MP10's, and 2 ORA SeaHorses, plus all the corals and other fish, we spent over $900. I have to go back later this week or next week to pick up my Catalina Goby that's on order. So needless to say, owner LFS owner was VERY happy to see up today
btldreef
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Originally Posted by Gemmy http:///forum/thread/385998/btldreef-s-180-tank-build/80#post_3404963
Nice stuff. I love blastos.
Me too. We have so many merletti's and wellsi's. I love that they grow so fast
Originally Posted by Gemmy http:///forum/thread/385998/btldreef-s-180-tank-build/80#post_3404963
Nice stuff. I love blastos.
Me too. We have so many merletti's and wellsi's. I love that they grow so fast
scott t
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Originally Posted by BTLDreef http:///forum/thread/385998/btldreef-s-180-tank-build/80#post_3404965
Hahahaha.
We spent WAY! too much money today. Between the 2 Vortech MP10's, and 2 ORA SeaHorses, plus all the corals and other fish, we spent over $900. I have to go back later this week or next week to pick up my Catalina Goby that's on order. So needless to say, owner LFS owner was VERY happy to see up today
WOW. That is so awesome. I so cant wait. You know where most of my Tax money is going this year when I get it back dont you .. LOL Ha ha Into the fish tank...
Originally Posted by BTLDreef http:///forum/thread/385998/btldreef-s-180-tank-build/80#post_3404965
Hahahaha.
We spent WAY! too much money today. Between the 2 Vortech MP10's, and 2 ORA SeaHorses, plus all the corals and other fish, we spent over $900. I have to go back later this week or next week to pick up my Catalina Goby that's on order. So needless to say, owner LFS owner was VERY happy to see up today
WOW. That is so awesome. I so cant wait. You know where most of my Tax money is going this year when I get it back dont you .. LOL Ha ha Into the fish tank...
btldreef
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Originally Posted by Scott T http:///forum/thread/385998/btldreef-s-180-tank-build/100#post_3404968
WOW. That is so awesome. I so cant wait. You know where most of my Tax money is going this year when I get it back dont you .. LOL Ha ha Into the fish tank...
Hahahaha!
On Wednesday we have another shipment coming in, nothing as exciting, although for me, I'm super excited about some of the macro algaes I ordered. I'm getting:
Cerith Snails
Fighting Conch Snails
Fuzzy Chitons
Limpets
Nassarius
Nerites
zig zag periwinkle snails
more copepods
Macros:
red grape
red dictyota (fauchea)
flame algae
pink galaxy
red gracilaria
My caulerpa and grape caulerpa is growing OUT OF CONTROL, so I'm anxious to get some of these new macros in there so I can do a big harvest of the green stuff and sell it to the LFS.
Originally Posted by Scott T http:///forum/thread/385998/btldreef-s-180-tank-build/100#post_3404968
WOW. That is so awesome. I so cant wait. You know where most of my Tax money is going this year when I get it back dont you .. LOL Ha ha Into the fish tank...
Hahahaha!
On Wednesday we have another shipment coming in, nothing as exciting, although for me, I'm super excited about some of the macro algaes I ordered. I'm getting:
Cerith Snails
Fighting Conch Snails
Fuzzy Chitons
Limpets
Nassarius
Nerites
zig zag periwinkle snails
more copepods
Macros:
red grape
red dictyota (fauchea)
flame algae
pink galaxy
red gracilaria
My caulerpa and grape caulerpa is growing OUT OF CONTROL, so I'm anxious to get some of these new macros in there so I can do a big harvest of the green stuff and sell it to the LFS.
gemmy
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Originally Posted by BTLDreef http:///forum/thread/385998/btldreef-s-180-tank-build/100#post_3404967
Me too. We have so many merletti's and wellsi's. I love that they grow so fast
Maybe you could id mine for me.
Originally Posted by BTLDreef http:///forum/thread/385998/btldreef-s-180-tank-build/100#post_3404967
Me too. We have so many merletti's and wellsi's. I love that they grow so fast
Maybe you could id mine for me.
btldreef
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Originally Posted by Gemmy http:///forum/thread/385998/btldreef-s-180-tank-build/100#post_3404997
Maybe you could id mine for me.
Post up a picture or PM me, I probably can. Usually the blasto's look more like an acan, but that's not the greatest description.
Originally Posted by Gemmy http:///forum/thread/385998/btldreef-s-180-tank-build/100#post_3404997
Maybe you could id mine for me.
Post up a picture or PM me, I probably can. Usually the blasto's look more like an acan, but that's not the greatest description.
btldreef
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Originally Posted by Scott T http:///forum/thread/385998/btldreef-s-180-tank-build/100#post_3404974
Nice well you can send some Cheto my way for my sump if you think it would survive.. I only have sand in there now have to put a few pieces of LR in there too. LOL
I don't have any chaeto. I can never keep it alive, in any tank, so I solely use different types of caulerpas now. I wouldn't add macro until your tank spikes and settles. And at the rate my macro's grow, I'll be ready to give you some when you need it
Originally Posted by Scott T http:///forum/thread/385998/btldreef-s-180-tank-build/100#post_3404974
Nice well you can send some Cheto my way for my sump if you think it would survive.. I only have sand in there now have to put a few pieces of LR in there too. LOL
I don't have any chaeto. I can never keep it alive, in any tank, so I solely use different types of caulerpas now. I wouldn't add macro until your tank spikes and settles. And at the rate my macro's grow, I'll be ready to give you some when you need it
scott t
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Originally Posted by BTLDreef http:///forum/thread/385998/btldreef-s-180-tank-build/100#post_3405018
I don't have any chaeto. I can never keep it alive, in any tank, so I solely use different types of caulerpas now. I wouldn't add macro until your tank spikes and settles. And at the rate my macro's grow, I'll be ready to give you some when you need it
Thanks well I will test again tomorrow because already have the ammonia spike, and the nitrites are starting too. I will let everyone know how the tests are tomorrow on the tank. I can use any help I can get =)
Originally Posted by BTLDreef http:///forum/thread/385998/btldreef-s-180-tank-build/100#post_3405018
I don't have any chaeto. I can never keep it alive, in any tank, so I solely use different types of caulerpas now. I wouldn't add macro until your tank spikes and settles. And at the rate my macro's grow, I'll be ready to give you some when you need it
Thanks well I will test again tomorrow because already have the ammonia spike, and the nitrites are starting too. I will let everyone know how the tests are tomorrow on the tank. I can use any help I can get =)
1guydude
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AWSOME!!!!!
all i have to say lol
do the vortechs really make much of a diff...can you guys help me out with this? I think my tanks are to small for those beasts! LOL
plus their so da** expensive!
Does one still need two on opposite ends or can i suffice with one?
Is ur man as happy as u are with all that $$$ gone...i mean stuff u guys got!
Is that the same thing as the canary wrasse? Or is that the white belly one?
all i have to say lol
do the vortechs really make much of a diff...can you guys help me out with this? I think my tanks are to small for those beasts! LOL
plus their so da** expensive!
Does one still need two on opposite ends or can i suffice with one?
Is ur man as happy as u are with all that $$$ gone...i mean stuff u guys got!
Is that the same thing as the canary wrasse? Or is that the white belly one?
btldreef
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Originally Posted by 1guyDude http:///forum/thread/385998/btldreef-s-180-tank-build/100#post_3405034
AWSOME!!!!!
all i have to say lol
do the vortechs really make much of a diff...can you guys help me out with this? I think my tanks are to small for those beasts! LOL
plus their so da** expensive!
Does one still need two on opposite ends or can i suffice with one?
Is ur man as happy as u are with all that $$$ gone...i mean stuff u guys got!
Is that the same thing as the canary wrasse? Or is that the white belly one?
Thanks!
Yes, the Vortech's make a HUGE difference! I have two 40's and a 10 in the 180 and a 10 in the seahorse tank now. I plan on adding one more 10 for the refugium/clown breeder that's attached to my 180 and then I'll be done. They really are a great investment. I would not put them in anything less than 20G though, in my 30, it's on the LOWEST setting on Lagoon mode (which is gentle) and it's still pushing around a lot.
You can run just one, it depends on the tank. I ran only one in my 155, although I really probably needed two. In my 30 seahorse, I'll only run one, as well as my 35G refugium. I think anything from 55 and up needs two.
He picked out all the corals and the Yellow Corris, although I've been eyeing it for a few days now. He was pissed at me for buying more sea horses, so I shut him up by getting the MP10 for the 180 for him. We split the bill (even though we're married and it's all the same money, LOL).
Yes, it's also known as a Canary Wrasse. It's still a juvenile right now. I was looking for a young one so it was less likely to irritate my Harlequin Shrimp.
Originally Posted by 1guyDude http:///forum/thread/385998/btldreef-s-180-tank-build/100#post_3405034
AWSOME!!!!!
all i have to say lol
do the vortechs really make much of a diff...can you guys help me out with this? I think my tanks are to small for those beasts! LOL
plus their so da** expensive!
Does one still need two on opposite ends or can i suffice with one?
Is ur man as happy as u are with all that $$$ gone...i mean stuff u guys got!
Is that the same thing as the canary wrasse? Or is that the white belly one?
Thanks!
Yes, the Vortech's make a HUGE difference! I have two 40's and a 10 in the 180 and a 10 in the seahorse tank now. I plan on adding one more 10 for the refugium/clown breeder that's attached to my 180 and then I'll be done. They really are a great investment. I would not put them in anything less than 20G though, in my 30, it's on the LOWEST setting on Lagoon mode (which is gentle) and it's still pushing around a lot.
You can run just one, it depends on the tank. I ran only one in my 155, although I really probably needed two. In my 30 seahorse, I'll only run one, as well as my 35G refugium. I think anything from 55 and up needs two.
He picked out all the corals and the Yellow Corris, although I've been eyeing it for a few days now. He was pissed at me for buying more sea horses, so I shut him up by getting the MP10 for the 180 for him. We split the bill (even though we're married and it's all the same money, LOL).
Yes, it's also known as a Canary Wrasse. It's still a juvenile right now. I was looking for a young one so it was less likely to irritate my Harlequin Shrimp.
1guydude
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think i could do two mp10s on a 75? Just one on each end kinda deal!?!?!
Sweet wrasse!!!! I had one but it disappeared one day lol...never did find out wat happened to him....prob under a rock and turned into bristtle worm food! I hope a better fate for urs of course though lol!!!!
again awsome stuff! Sounds like u and ur man had a good day!
Sweet wrasse!!!! I had one but it disappeared one day lol...never did find out wat happened to him....prob under a rock and turned into bristtle worm food! I hope a better fate for urs of course though lol!!!!
again awsome stuff! Sounds like u and ur man had a good day!
btldreef
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Originally Posted by 1guyDude http:///forum/thread/385998/btldreef-s-180-tank-build/100#post_3405046
think i could do two mp10s on a 75? Just one on each end kinda deal!?!?!
Sweet wrasse!!!! I had one but it disappeared one day lol...never did find out wat happened to him....prob under a rock and turned into bristtle worm food! I hope a better fate for urs of course though lol!!!!
again awsome stuff! Sounds like u and ur man had a good day!
You could do 2 MP 10's, or just one MP40 would probably work as well.
Originally Posted by 1guyDude http:///forum/thread/385998/btldreef-s-180-tank-build/100#post_3405046
think i could do two mp10s on a 75? Just one on each end kinda deal!?!?!
Sweet wrasse!!!! I had one but it disappeared one day lol...never did find out wat happened to him....prob under a rock and turned into bristtle worm food! I hope a better fate for urs of course though lol!!!!
again awsome stuff! Sounds like u and ur man had a good day!
You could do 2 MP 10's, or just one MP40 would probably work as well.
1guydude
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sooooo......do they spread really good??? Im guessing so....
i have that bowfront and that 20L....i would just want em to spread all the way....specially around my rockwork in the bowfront...
this may be a good investment as u said! They cant be crap for the $$$ LOL
thxs for the info btl!!!
Also do u think the price will ever drop on these products or are they still super new tech?
i have that bowfront and that 20L....i would just want em to spread all the way....specially around my rockwork in the bowfront...
this may be a good investment as u said! They cant be crap for the $$$ LOL
thxs for the info btl!!!
Also do u think the price will ever drop on these products or are they still super new tech?
btldreef
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The prices haven't really dropped in quite a bit and no one is really supposed to give a discount on them, although I did get a discount on both of my units today.
You'd be amazed how much they can move and where they can get flow to in a tank. Seriously, I ran a Fluval FX5, a 800GPH return pump and ONE MP40 in my 155, and had no dead spots. My 180 only has the returns at each end of the tank and the 2 MP40's at each side. I only added this MP10 so that I could run a certain mode on the tank (Nutrient Export Mode), but flow wise, it definitely wasn't needed. I don't even run them at full power.
Meowzer only has the two MP40's in your 225, I believe.
You'd be amazed how much they can move and where they can get flow to in a tank. Seriously, I ran a Fluval FX5, a 800GPH return pump and ONE MP40 in my 155, and had no dead spots. My 180 only has the returns at each end of the tank and the 2 MP40's at each side. I only added this MP10 so that I could run a certain mode on the tank (Nutrient Export Mode), but flow wise, it definitely wasn't needed. I don't even run them at full power.
Meowzer only has the two MP40's in your 225, I believe.
