JDM Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 I thought i should take the plunge and post some pics i have changed a few this around since the photos and i will take some more pics and put them here later tonight (hopefully) sorry about the picture quality but i spend all my spare cash on my tank so cant afford a flash new camera yet. i have since fraged the xenia which you will see in my next photos. :roll: probably should have cleaned the glass too :oops: let me know your thoughts. (EDIT SPELLING) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KP Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Good work mate That xenia was a monster!! :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Awesome Stuff, Keep up the great work. I sooo want to have a Marine Tankies one day. :roll: :roll: Lynda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiuh Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raeh1 Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Nice to see another marine tank in the Tron.... Got some good stock as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KP Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 What gear are you running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDM Posted May 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Good work mate That xenia was a monster!! :lol: :lol: Thanks kp, the xenia was a monster!!! i have 8 frags already and its still got more in it! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KP Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Can you post up some specs? See if we can get the nutrient problem under control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDM Posted May 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 What gear are you running? skimmer: deltec 1250 return pump: luguna 7 (?) lighting: 2x150w halide (14000k) 2xT5 actinic 4 X led moon lights (home made) power heads: 2x seio (soon to be 3 or maybe some streams) i have a dorso in the overflow that i was debating weather to use, imo its working well so why change. :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KP Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 You got some really decent equipment! I would run some carbon and phosphate remover in filter socks. It's a simple, cheap and effective start. What water are you using? What would the experts do? KP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDM Posted May 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 more pics, hopefull these are better, i borrowed my mums digtal camera can anyone help me i.d. this? nice frag (one of my first ones) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDM Posted May 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 You got some really decent equipment! I would run some carbon and phosphate remover in filter socks. It's a simple, cheap and effective start. What water are you using? What would the experts do? KP thanks kp, i have a bag of carbon in the sump, i have just brought a carbon mat type thingie to go in place of the bag, what phosphate remover should i use?? i use natural sea water from raglan, although i did my last water change with instant ocean as i ran out of sea water and the weather wasint the best i havnt really had the chance for anyone who knows reefs to look at my tank and comment so thats why i thort i would put it on here and see what people think i can do to improve it. 8) cheers james Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDM Posted May 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 this is my sump set up (just in case its too small to make out :oops: ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Gee Hamilton is getting a lot of tanks very nice keep us updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDM Posted May 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Gee Hamilton is getting a lot of tanks very nice keep us updated Thankyou! :bounce: ive had a tank for over 18 months but i havnt had the guts to show anyone up untill now. :oops: if anyone is in hamilton and has some time to spare pm me and i would love you to come see my tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 nice work, colours look much better in the 2nd batch of photos - amazing the difference a good camera makes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostface Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 nice tank dude, having good equipment as you do will save you headaches later on. you should probably lose that filter wool in the sump, or at least make sure you clean it out every few days, otherwise your nitrate levels will slowly creep up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmatix Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 James you dirty old man is that you ? Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDM Posted May 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 James you dirty old man is that you ? Ben hay ben, didnt take you long to sus me out is there any pics of your tank on here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDM Posted May 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 thankyou all for your nice comments about my tank :bounce: i have just made a few changes including removeing the filter wool and adding carbon, i am heading up to auckland tomorrow where i hope i will be able to buy some phosphate remover. dose anyone have a good product that they know off?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 Rowaphos has worked well for me. jansens or holywood should have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDM Posted May 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 cheers tm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suphew Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 I'm currently using the aquamedic phos sorb stuff, seems to work and is half the price of Rowaphos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDM Posted May 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 cheers suphew, i will look for both and see which i like. :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 go with an iorn based po4 remover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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