Mr_X's Tank

[mr_X]

i went back to the store after i got that one but they sold out real quick. maybe i can frag this one for ya

 

[atnixon]

hmmmm....dont think i could trust the post to get from yours, over to mine in the UK and it still be alive...unless your coming over for some beers....he he he he

Niko

 

[mr_X]

i am coming to the UK in july or august for a week. we'll be near Basingstoke, or Winchester. are you close?

 

[atnixon]

to be honest mate, not close, however, i would gladly drive down to there to meet you at a pub..

Niko

 

[mr_X]

sweet!..i'll smuggle some frags and stars on the plane for ya

 

[atnixon]

that would be awsome matey...make sure you let me know times and dates buddy...will ply you with plenty of beers...thanks matey

Niko

 

[Lizzy & Me]

Did you get the Red Tang Heaven to grow? If so what temp is the water or what do I ned to know. I just use my fuge to store it and feed it to the ever-hungry tangs.

 

[mr_X]

the red macros? yes, but they do not compete with the bubble caulerpa and chaetomorpha, and are choked out if you don't keep them apart.
the temp in my fuge is the same as my display(79-81) and they grow fine under 6500k bulbs.

 

[mr_X]

i was coming back from breakfast this morning and saw this white box just laying there, right infront of my front door----

 

[mr_X]

woohoo! i'm back in business!
i'm kinda glad i am rid of that ugly ballast anyways. ok..so, a loose hose clamp ended up costing me $150.00 to the door.
meanwhile, AFTER i purchased this ballast, i ended up winning another auction on ebay for $56.06 to the door. ok..so now i have a backup. :roll:

 

[atnixon]

ha ha ha ha....Glad you've got yourself sorted with a new ballast matey, now, remember, check them there hose clamps on the return hose buddy...we dont want another burn out now do we....

Hope it works good...

Niko

 

[mr_X]

thanks bro. and yes, it works like a charm.

 

[Lizzy & Me]

How quiet is it Mr. X? Because mine sounds like a swarm of 'skeeters coming to take me away.

 

[mr_X]

i can't hear it at all. like it's off. :wink:

 

[mr_X]

some pics of those closed up corals i just got......it's been about a week....

 

[meshal001]

hi X... could you show us a recent full front view for the tank...

 

[mr_X]

sure ..is january 27th recent enough? page back 1....there are some pics.
otherwise, you'll have to wait un til the lights come on :wink:

 

[meshal001]

actually... I meant a full view of the tank...

 

[mr_X]

actually... I meant a full view of the tank...

and i meant exactly what i said too- page back 1...you'll see a full view of my tank. :wink:

 

[mr_X]

here are some recent shots. that favia takes misis EVERY DAY. he is starting to look like he is supposed to.
without purchasing a chiller, and without running the a/c all day long, my tank is getting hotter and hotter. i have purchased a second fan, for the sump. it seems to be keeping the temp rise at bay for now (it was only 70 outside today 8O )
80 seems to be the constant for now. :?

i have not yet purchased an R.O. unit either

also, last week i purchased some live rock which is curing in a seperate tank. i have cleared an area for another rock tower (towards the middle where the koralia is) because i am running out of shelves for my frags. 8O

and some sad news as well- the fromia starfish kicked the bucket. i checked all parameters and they all read perfect. the acclimation was about 45 minutes. i don't know what went wrong. if i had to guess, i'd say it was the day/night temperature swings that the little guy couldn't handle.
the strange thing is the sand sifter star was fine through it all.

i'm going to keep away from the stars until i can get a handle on the temp swings.