BowieReefer84 February 28, 2015 Author Share February 28, 2015 You turned those corals around! Must have been the light, huh? Yea, this light is awesome. Now I just need to get this ballast swapped hoping that the other two bulbs will work again. It's def not the bulbs since they fired up in the other spaces. Taking the powermodule apart is a pita. I need to get some small wrenches and this star drill bit to get the ballasts to slide out. I have ERC getting me two new ballasts, figuring I will replace both while I have it all open up. I just hope that makes it work right again. In the meantime I lowered the fixture down to just a few inches off the water, so the par should be fine for a week or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan S February 28, 2015 Share February 28, 2015 Another person who gave LEDs the boot and the results are very clear. Looks awesome Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowieReefer84 April 10, 2015 Author Share April 10, 2015 I've been defeated. My powermodule went out on me, and I thought I would be able to fix it. A week later I wasn't and I noticed the SPS going south fast. Tank is going to stay setup, but getting overhauled. Have a Sunpower on order to replace the dead powermodule. Also, going to switch directions with coral, and thinking about LPS. Not so much tiny lepto, acan, or chalice frags. More along the lines of trachy, scoly, frogspawn, torches, and things like that. While I am redoing the tank I am going to paint the back black, and add some black sand. Should be neat with the glowing lps corals. I might swap out a coral plus with an actinic bulb since the LPS won't need crazy par either. I'm actually glad to be switching. It takes only a week for SPS to go south when something happens then 6 months to bring them back around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime April 10, 2015 Share April 10, 2015 I share the same sentiments. Everything I had switched in the tanks that made it happened to be zoos. SPS all went south. Granted, I stopped caring for a bit. I kind of wish you got the ati going though, what's the plan with it? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowieReefer84 April 10, 2015 Author Share April 10, 2015 I share the same sentiments. Everything I had switched in the tanks that made it happened to be zoos. SPS all went south. Granted, I stopped caring for a bit. I kind of wish you got the ati going though, what's the plan with it? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk It's been donated for parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowieReefer84 April 17, 2015 Author Share April 17, 2015 Painted the back glass black, and added some fun carib sea sand that is black and white speckled. Also, went to town with the epoxy making a new structure. 20150412_185347 by mteske1, on Flickr 20150413_182416 by mteske1, on Flickr 20150413_183653 by mteske1, on Flickr And yea, I am done with SPS for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flooddc April 17, 2015 Share April 17, 2015 That's the spirit! Coming back stronger... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epleeds April 17, 2015 Share April 17, 2015 And yea, I am done with SPS for now. He says for now. I give it a few months for a piece or two to make it into the tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowieReefer84 May 20, 2015 Author Share May 20, 2015 He says for now. I give it a few months for a piece or two to make it into the tank Well, the new light is en route for arrival tomorrow. Going to be a 4 bulb sunpower. I sold off the dosing pumps b/c there will be NO sps Eric!!! What I am on the fence is whether to go soft corals or LPS. I am thinking soft corals will be the best option with a baby girl due in just 3 months. Both for the sake of budgetary and time constraints. I always like pulsing xenia, gsp, Kenya tree, mushrooms, etc. Another option is a RBTA and clowns. It's always fun to watch tanks with symbiotic relationships. I could get a ywg and shrimp combo maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime May 20, 2015 Share May 20, 2015 Well, the new light is en route for arrival tomorrow. Going to be a 4 bulb sunpower. I sold off the dosing pumps b/c there will be NO sps Eric!!! What I am on the fence is whether to go soft corals or LPS. I am thinking soft corals will be the best option with a baby girl due in just 3 months. Both for the sake of budgetary and time constraints. I always like pulsing xenia, gsp, Kenya tree, mushrooms, etc. Another option is a RBTA and clowns. It's always fun to watch tanks with symbiotic relationships. I could get a ywg and shrimp combo maybe. I installed a nano at the office. I thought it was going to be a wash, but all staff think it is the most amazing thing in the world. About 5 gallons, 2 RBTA's, and a clown. The maintenance is super easy, it looks great, and I don't have to worry about much. Honestly, I'm enjoying the office tank more than I enjoy the ADA at home, packed with goodies. I think if you went with the anemones and a nice looking hosting clown pair, your family would probably really enjoy it. Just my 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowieReefer84 May 22, 2015 Author Share May 22, 2015 LET THERE BE LIGHT! And, tons and tons of pods all over the glass. 2 blue+, and actinic, and a purple+. 20150521_183620 by mteske1, on Flickr 20150521_212227 by mteske1, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcrazyjoker81 May 22, 2015 Share May 22, 2015 Looks good thus far. I personally like corals more and if you stay softies/zoas the tank will be super easy to maintain and put little time into. The only downfall is most soft coral tends to grow really fast and you have a small tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowieReefer84 June 13, 2015 Author Share June 13, 2015 Well, I decided to go mushroom corals in the tank. Some really cool colors available now, and I just received an awesome order from Supreme Reefs. So nice to do a single order rather than one shroom here one there. Ben really gave me a nice variety pack. 20150613_145448 by mteske1, on Flickr 20150613_145318 by mteske1, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime June 13, 2015 Share June 13, 2015 Cool. Definitely a unique style tank that won't take a lot of effort! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowieReefer84 June 13, 2015 Author Share June 13, 2015 Cool. Definitely a unique style tank that won't take a lot of effort! I don't mind the effort. I am looking for something that won't take a lot of skill... hahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime June 13, 2015 Share June 13, 2015 I don't mind the effort. I am looking for something that won't take a lot of skill... hahahaha I feel that! Regardless, it will be refreshing. There certainly are some awesome bounce shrooms that I am constantly admiring and consider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowieReefer84 June 14, 2015 Author Share June 14, 2015 A couple close ups of my favs: orange by mteske1, on Flickr colored by mteske1, on Flickr red by mteske1, on Flickr rodac by mteske1, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supreme Reefs June 17, 2015 Share June 17, 2015 They're looking awesome in your tank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowieReefer84 August 13, 2015 Author Share August 13, 2015 Quick Update: Abigail, born 7.29.15 abby by mteske1, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime August 13, 2015 Share August 13, 2015 Congrats, dad! That's huge, be proud, looks like a real cutie! We will miss you at MACNA, but understand! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt August 13, 2015 Share August 13, 2015 Wow, congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzaguy August 13, 2015 Share August 13, 2015 Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2nhle August 25, 2015 Share August 25, 2015 Just saw this. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowieReefer84 September 8, 2015 Author Share September 8, 2015 (edited) Some updates. MACNA was insane, and I limited myself to three mushrooms from Dr Mac. IMG_0818 by mteske1, on FlickrIMG_0799 by mteske1, on Flickr IMG_0803 by mteske1, on Flickr IMG_0806 by mteske1, on Flickr IMG_0809 by mteske1, on Flickr IMG_0807 by mteske1, on Flickr IMG_0811 by mteske1, on Flickr IMG_0813 by mteske1, on Flickr IMG_0779 by mteske1, on Flickr and just one LPS IMG_0823 by mteske1, on Flickr Edited September 8, 2015 by BowieReefer84 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime September 8, 2015 Share September 8, 2015 Sticking around for another year then? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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