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Post by rhofmann on Feb 24, 2013 1:05:30 GMT -8
Hi - new to reef keeping, experienced freshwater aquarists. Rich and Emily Hofmann Granada Hills Tank build Dec. 2012: 40G dt and 20G sump Seaclone 150 PS Several circulation pumps in DT DIY LED lighting DT: 7K 10W, 6.5K 10W (additional 6.5K and 10K on the way) plus 470nm moonlights- 24 3W leds LED sump - 6.5K 10W 24hr Dry LR and coral skeletons with 15% cured DR from LFS, chaeto in sump CUC - brittle star, hermits, Pep shrimp, Skunk, assorted snails and worms from LFS live sand Pair of percula clowns Zoas, palys, candy cane, favia, chalice, xenia, leather - finger and cabbage flower, star polyps - all pretty small frags/colonies as we learn how to care for corals Eventually would like to add some sps to top of DT - not ready yet. Pics to follow About us: Father/daughter team Interests: scuba, martial arts, many many pets
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Post by bullitr on Feb 24, 2013 8:11:38 GMT -8
Excited to see some pictures
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Post by chefzilla on Feb 24, 2013 12:43:14 GMT -8
Welcome Rich and Emily. ..can't wait to see some pics
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Post by rhofmann on Feb 24, 2013 17:07:02 GMT -8
Ignorant question: How to post pics? Tried to attach a single pic file, but too large. Newbie. Sigh.
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Post by nikecivic on Feb 24, 2013 18:30:15 GMT -8
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Post by Richard on Feb 24, 2013 18:54:44 GMT -8
Welcome aboard! It's easier to post pictures by using a photo site like photobucket. If you load the picture onto photobucket you can just put an IMG link in the post to show your picture in the post.
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Post by rhofmann on Feb 24, 2013 21:51:05 GMT -8
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Post by Richard on Feb 24, 2013 22:07:58 GMT -8
Looks good! It's always fun to see a new tank.
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Post by nikecivic on Feb 24, 2013 22:23:19 GMT -8
Nice! I couldn't view the last pic.
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Post by rhofmann on Feb 25, 2013 12:12:55 GMT -8
I reposted the second pic and added one more - very interested to see if anyone has ideas for types/locations of corals to add.
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Post by Richard on Feb 25, 2013 13:08:26 GMT -8
Do you have any pictures of the light you made?
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Post by rhofmann on Apr 26, 2013 22:35:48 GMT -8
Quick tank update (pics to follow) Upgraded to an Eschopps S-120 skimmer and added a baffle to create a refugium. After several weeks the nitrates are down from 10-20 to 5, so we're happy with that change. Also continue to upgrade the led system - added three paris of emitters (10K and 455nm blue) with dimmers, so there is more light and a more even distribution of light through the tank. Have now added quite a few corals - new favorites are the acans, Wellso brain and the duncan (thanks robert). Also added a Sunburst Anthias, a beautiful fish. Thanks for the advice so far - keeping at it, with good growth and a generally healthy tank. (Can't keep xenia alive, though - just melts away.)
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Post by rhofmann on Apr 26, 2013 22:48:41 GMT -8
oh yeah - also added a Tunze Osmolator Nano ato - works great - very happy with all of the equipment upgrades. Thx to Richard for the recommendations.
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Post by robexcoral on Apr 30, 2013 13:58:02 GMT -8
Tank is looking nice.
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Post by rhofmann on Apr 30, 2013 14:54:31 GMT -8
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