Boret August 21, 2009 Author Share August 21, 2009 Thanks guys!!! I've spent a couple of weeks reading about Aperture, Shutter speed, ISO, etc... but it make a big difference when you see this things live instead of reading the theory. I can see how I could use a Lens with a lower f to get better pictures. I still can't get a full shot with everything crisp, but at this point I think the round glass is the biggest impediment. I will probably end up going for either the Canon T1i or the Nikon D5000. If I find a good deal on either one ill go for it. The Nikon D40 takes great pictures but Nikon just released the D3000 that is supposed to replace the D40. So I am keeping an eye for a deal on one of those. Another thought was to change the tank!! LOL For that kind of money (dslr) I can probably get a custom made cube. I have enough space for a 32-34 by 37-39" rectangle with a height of about 26-27". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boret August 22, 2009 Author Share August 22, 2009 Man, I really hate not being able to edit your own build thread. Wouldn't it make sense? It is your build after all.... anyway, I made a mistake it was SteveM who gave me the crush course in photography and not DavidM who I guess I just made up! Thanks Steve and sorry I got your name all wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boret September 3, 2009 Author Share September 3, 2009 Picture Update: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capsfan September 3, 2009 Share September 3, 2009 Looking great as usual, Boret! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boret September 3, 2009 Author Share September 3, 2009 (edited) Thanks man!! What are you doing up this early?? Well... almost 7am, I guess is not that early anymore. Had a tough day yesterday and went to sleep at 10pm got up at 5am... I am going to be tired today. I am getting the new ballast, the Vertex that I won online, today. Can't wait to try it out vs my current elec. Icecap ballast. Edited September 3, 2009 by Boret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoutlaw September 3, 2009 Share September 3, 2009 I'm curious to hear how the Vertex performs. I've heard some good things about them. The tank is looking great Boret. I'm thinking about stealing your idea of a mixed ricordia substrate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefhunter September 3, 2009 Share September 3, 2009 New Rics... nice! Where did you get them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boret September 3, 2009 Author Share September 3, 2009 Thanks guys! The ricordea garden is definitely not my idea, I am copying it from Robz's old 90 gal tank. Hunter, these are the same rics I got from coralmorphologic.com, I did get a new ric though that is not in those pictures, a very nice Pink Yuma, pricey but beautiful!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amay121 September 3, 2009 Share September 3, 2009 Nice Boret, I'm going to have to come over this weekend or so and take more time looking at your tank. Besides, I have to come over and return your autofeeders (by the way, thank you so much for letting me borrow them). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boret September 3, 2009 Author Share September 3, 2009 Thanks, and you're welcome about the feeder Guy. How did they work out for you? I think the Eheim is far superior than the other one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capsfan September 3, 2009 Share September 3, 2009 Thanks man!! What are you doing up this early?? Well... almost 7am, I guess is not that early anymore. Had a tough day yesterday and went to sleep at 10pm got up at 5am... I am going to be tired today. I am getting the new ballast, the Vertex that I won online, today. Can't wait to try it out vs my current elec. Icecap ballast. School starts at 7:55 for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onux20 September 4, 2009 Share September 4, 2009 <------Jealous! Great looking tank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boret September 20, 2009 Author Share September 20, 2009 VIDEO Link to YouTube With iPhone --- colors are off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capsfan September 20, 2009 Share September 20, 2009 Link isn't working for me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boret September 20, 2009 Author Share September 20, 2009 and now I can't edit it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate September 21, 2009 Share September 21, 2009 Love the Ricordea garden! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boret September 22, 2009 Author Share September 22, 2009 Thanks Nate! Can you see the video now Tyler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capsfan September 22, 2009 Share September 22, 2009 Yes, it looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boret November 8, 2009 Author Share November 8, 2009 I have not updated the tank thread in a while!! I have been busy with work and have relegated the tank to 3rd or 4th priority!! After family, friends and work! You guys know how it is. Anyway, I had a little bit of free time this weekend and did a couple of projects. First I placed the Calcium reactor in a more convenient place. I used to have the CO2 tank underneath the sump and it made it very difficult to adjust. The Ca Reactor was also kind of tough to access and it was time to add media. I decided to clean it as well and end up placing everything on a better location. I also replaced the Aqualifter pump with a peristaltic pump. This is what it looks like now: This is how I control the reactor, by measuring the pH of the effluent: I use a plastic container with a plastic lid. It is one of those they sell to hold screws in a peg board. I drilled 2 holes in the top to have the Ca Reactor effluent tube and to place the pH probe. I then drilled several smalls holes in the container, about halfway up, so there will be about an inch and a half of liquid and the probe can measure the pH. The second project (...still a work in progress) is a Sulfur Reactor. I read this DIY article: http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2009-01/diy/index.php and decided that this was pretty straight forward. Here the final result: I still need to test for leaks and get the media. I haven't found a LFS that sells the Sulfur media, so I will have to order online. This is the media I need: The Sulfur Reactor it's supposed to be a great device to fight Nitrates. I have mine around 10ppm so it is not a huge issue. It is the byproduct of the reactor that I am interested in. The effluent of the sulfur reactor will lower Alkalinity. Mine is hovering above 12-13 dKh. I keep loosing Zoas and I think it is due to high alkalinity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan November 8, 2009 Share November 8, 2009 Wow, the tank looks fantastic! Picture Update: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capsfan November 8, 2009 Share November 8, 2009 +1 It's one of my favorite tanks here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boret November 10, 2009 Author Share November 10, 2009 Thanks!!! I really appreciate the positive comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boret November 18, 2009 Author Share November 18, 2009 PICTURE UPDATE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbuf November 18, 2009 Share November 18, 2009 Looking good Boret!! Your tank has come a long way. Absolutely amazing. Making me reminisce about how my 92gal was before my crash :cry: I just sold that tank today actually. After seeing your tank, I'm wondering if I made the right decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boret November 18, 2009 Author Share November 18, 2009 Thanks man! Big mistake selling it!!! lol What are you going to build? or are you getting out completely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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