Mr_X's 200

[mr_X]

Very Nice setup,Mr X.

Looks great. As for some corals closing up, it takes them awhile to adjust to the new stronger lighting, a week or two. they'll also have deeper and more vibrant colors when they do.

As a personal opinion, I prefer the Ushio color temp better.

Ps: first post after over a year lurking.


Paf.

thanks pafster. i actually have some softies freaking out and melting away.
and welcome to the forums.

X tank looks great !

save some room For Dr. Mac's stuFF :!:

Just cannot wait till Sat!!

I like the reeflux colours from the pics posted.
See you got a orange shouldeR tanG too
they are really pretty

also that echino is really kool , I am hoping to get some of them from Dr. Mac when we are there
are you looking for anything special when we go or just pot luck :?:

that is a yellow mimic tang actually. :wink:
i'm looking for LPS/SPS. some nice small, cheap but awesome looking frags is the fantasy :wink:

Man, you've got a lot of corals!

It's hard to tell with these pictures, but from what I see, I like the Ushio side as well as the Hamilton.

the ushio is in the middle. are you referring to the reeflux?
and as for an abundance of corals, yes, but now i'm starting to weed out the beginner stuff and move on to the more exotic varieties :wink:

 

[snapper1]

That is Awesome looking Mr X wow you put alot of Work in that.

 

[jt481]

on page 5 you have a photo labeled reeflux side. It shows blue/purple mushrooms..well I have one of those in my tank. Do you know exactly what it is other than blue/purple mushroom?

love your tank....jt48

 

[mr_X]

on page 5 you have a photo labeled reeflux side. It shows blue/purple mushrooms..well I have one of those in my tank. Do you know exactly what it is other than blue/purple mushroom?

love your tank....jt48

thanks. do you mean those purple lumpy looking shrooms at the bottom middle? i don't know except that they are mushrooms. actually, i think they were one of the first corals i got when i started a couple years ago.

 

[trido]

Wow Mr. X!!! Awesome tank man. I like the basement remodel too.

 

[mr_X]

thanks. btw...just picked this up for 20 bucks :wink: ....

 

[jt481]

yep those are they! pretty neat.

thanks

 

[Anonymous]

amazing tank. Someday.... someday....

 

[Anonymous]

Tank is looking pretty killer X. Can't wait until I'm even *close* to that level. You have an amazing variety of corals. Great job!! :wink:

 

[mr_X]

thanks peeps!
stop by and pick up some frags captain!

 

[Hexabob]

Nice looking tank with some amazing pieces. Thanx for sharing

 

[Reef Aquatics]

Hey X.. your tank looks good...

What is your preference out of your 3 MH bulbs?
Im looking to make a change.

 

[mr_X]

ushio is the strongest(most PAR) but i like the hamilton 14k's best. a little bluish tint to them. the ushio is very white....a tiny bit of yellow even.
you using 400 watt m59 ballasts?

 

[mr_X]

update:
since the bulb change, i'm having alot of trouble with my zoos, and some lps losing color gradually. i have just purchased 3 new 250 watt ballasts, to replace the 400's, and 3 hamilton 14k's. i want to be able to keep more than sps.

i went with sunlight supply "galaxy" ballasts. i hear they have the same innards as icecap, and i can interchange my mogul sockets and wiring(the quick disconnects are universal).

another problem i have been having is the lack of room for frags, so i'm plumbing in a 30 breeder. the tank is drilled. the trouble is, i was going to use it as a stand-alone tank with it's own sump, but i changed my mind. so now the drain hole in the back is on the wrong side :?
oh well, nothing 3 more feet of pvc can't fix. :wink:

 

[Anonymous]

thanks peeps!
stop by and pick up some frags captain!

I will certainly have to check that out once the tank is cycled and ready to go!
I gotta see those corals up close. They look awesome 8O

 

[Anonymous]

Was just showing your build thread to my fiance. I still can believe the amazing growth you have. Are your corals on HGH ? :lol:

 

[mr_X]

hmm...not that i know of....why...can you score some?


thanks man! you guys are welcome to stop by and check it out. you need those macros still, right?

 

[Anonymous]

hmm...not that i know of....why...can you score some?


thanks man! you guys are welcome to stop by and check it out. you need those macros still, right?

Yup, macros needed. I'll PM you my email address so we can try to hook up.

 

[mr_X]

just a quick update-
i removed my VHO actinics and replaced them with 4 x 54 watt T-5's which i purchased from hellolights. i'm pretty happy with the look plus, using half the electric.

i have purchased a 50 pound box of live rock, and it's curing in a heated rubbermaid bin.
i've also purchased a used 40 breeder which i'll be using as a sump, and i'll be disconnecting the frag tank from my main display after all.

i just don't feel good about possibly introducing something bad to my main system. when i bring something in i give it a nice dip, but i still feel a bit uneasy.

anyone have a used ASM g1 or g1x laying around? :wink:

 

[Anonymous]

I just went through the whole thread, and was very impressed. Everything looks fantastic, and the construction is very clean. I wish I could plumb stuff like that...

Peace,

Chip