photo of my Emperor Angel's transformation

steveweast

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The basic specifications are:
Tank...500 gals
Lights...(4) 400watt 20K radiums,( 4) 400watt 10K ushio, (6) 165watt actinic
Chiller...(2) 3/4hp Aqua Logic
Heater...(2) 1000watt "fireplugs"
Controller...Octopus 3000
Skimmer...(4) Precision Marine Bullet 3's
Reactor...(2) Precision Marine CR622
Nilsen Reactor from Ecotech
Refugium...125 gal with (2) 250watt HQI
Sump...125 gals
Circulation...(4) ampmaster 3000's on a closed loop plus one more ampmaster 3000 from the sump.
 
wrassecal

wrassecal

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My god man! No wonder that worm loved living in your tank. I haven't looked at pics of your tank in a while. I'd forgotten how unbelievably beautiful it is.:D
 
eric4usa

eric4usa

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With over 4000watts of lights alone, do you have a dedicated electrical circuit for this tank/equipment?
I'd blow my circuit breaker for sure with that load.
The utility company loves you.
 
steveweast

steveweast

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When I set up my system, the first thing that I did was run 5 new 20 amp circuits over to the fish room area....2 1/2 for lights , 1 1/2 for chiller/heater, and one for pumps/misc.
I wish I knew the secret to carpet keeping...it seems that if you can get them through the first month, then they will probably do just fine. I suspect that they must be extremely susepitable to disease in the acclimation to our systems. I know several reefers who have carpets...they also either lose it in the first month or keep it long term. They're a mystery to me. I just feed mine a scallop every few days and he does just fine. I recently added the red carpet in the photo...and am hoping that this first month goes well.
 
flamehawk

flamehawk

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Cetainly one of the most beautiful and complete set up I have ever seen. Great job!!
Seeing a tank like that brings the excitment back into the hobby. I'm so motivated I'm goign to give my tank(s) a jolt of good fishkeeping by doing a water change and changing filter media. Thanks for the lift!!!!
My emperor is also doing well but does not have quite the same space to roam like yours ....perhaps one day.
 
jam1e

jam1e

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and here is the 3 year bump .. hey steve .. I'm interested in getting an emporer and I always love to see pics of them .. do you still have these pix? .. and if you don't .. have any recent ones? .. both would be really appreciated
 
steveweast

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Sorry guys....but, I can't find those old pics. I had the emperor since he was small.....and he was a model citizen until he fully changed color.... where upon he became a one fish wrecking crew by deciding to eat clams, lps, sps, small children, cats, dogs, etc. I removed him and gave him to a buddy about two years ago.
 
jam1e

jam1e

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Originally Posted by steveweast
small children, cats, dogs, etc. .


Originally Posted by steveweast
I removed him and gave him to a buddy about two years ago. .
.. well .. thanks for the reply anyway .. anyone else have any emperor angel photos .. by the way steve . .you are my role model .. and I love your website .. your tank is amazing
 
nigerbang

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I have always thought that was one of the coolest transformations that fish undergo...and to add for the 1000th time....That has to be the best setup I have ever seen...Wow..is all I can say..Wow..I am completly in awe..
 
jam1e

jam1e

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can you see steve's tank NigerBang? .. i can't see it on this thread but I do agree that his tank is awesome .. why don't you give us a few shots steve?
 
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