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Posted: April 26 2010 at 10:48am |
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Thanks Peter, It's filling up too fast. I'll have to try to sell off some stuff this weekend. I need a little cash for my next project the "Tricked Out 20 Gallon".
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Posted: April 25 2010 at 1:01pm |
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Burt, got to see your frag tank yesterday. Very cool indeed.
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Posted: November 20 2009 at 12:44pm |
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your frag tank is nicer than my display tank! looks great!
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Posted: November 20 2009 at 12:39pm |
I kind of lost track of this thread but wanted to post an update on the frag tank. I have been very happy with the performance of the built in filtration and the Hiatt system in my frag tank. I am now growing SPS, LPS and Softies in the system.
The Aquatic Life T5HO is working out great. I used their suspension kit to mount it above the tank and it makes raising and lowering the fixture for service a breeze. I particularly like the built in 3 function timer. I was running the lights full on for 12 hours and that proved to be way to much light. After a week all my corals started bleaching out so I changed the configuration of the tubes so that one actinic and 1 daylight lamp lights on each timer. Then I have one set come on at 8:00am the second come on at 11:00am Then the first shuts off at 3:00pm and the second set goes off at 8:00pm. This gives kind of a sun up sun down effect with intense light during the middle of the day. The corals are loving this arraingment.
Here are some pictures of the tank I took this morning.
Full Tank Shot
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Posted: September 29 2009 at 5:13pm |
So it's been 3 weeks since reordering the light fixture from a local source in SLC. I called to find out if there was a delivery date and believe it or not they misplaced the order as well. I am done trying to save a few bucks by going the industrial lighting route. These guys love you if your ordering a dozen fixtures but if you only want one they let you slide through the cracks.
I just ordered an AquaticLife 4 tube T5HO with LED Moon lights and the timer built into the fixture from Marine Depot. I ordered it about 3 hours ago and just got confirmation that it has shipped. Baring any other complications I should have the light by the time I return home on Friday.
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Posted: September 14 2009 at 8:09am |
I had the opportunity to see Burt's setups over the weekend. If you did not know he built these himself you would think his tanks came from the manufacturer with the filtration systems and shelving already installed from the factory. Very professional looking and well built 
IMO he must be doing something right - all his corals looked very happy within the Hiatt system environment. And not just "easy" corals, either; All the SPS from the Pink Birdsnest and the ORA Green (my guess) to the Blue Milli and the Monti Cap, as well as his zoas and palys all appeared to be thriving...
Besides his corals, he's got a fat and colorful Red Scooter blenny in the frag tank and a good-sized, healthy looking Copper Banded Butterfly in his nano setup. Neither fish seemed to care that they are supposed to be somewhat difficult species; both seemed quite happy and looked great!
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Posted: September 12 2009 at 7:02pm |
cant wait to see it with your new lights
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Posted: September 12 2009 at 6:20pm |
Hi Boxer,
No, Actually I picked up some acrylic corner guards that are used to protect wallpaper and installed them against the glass with silicone. The eggcrate rests on these rails.
The lights are temporary T5HO on one side and standard T5 on the other. I am waiting for an industrial 4 Tube T5HO fixture that will mount to the bottom of the shelf above the tank. When I get the new fixture I'll be able to use the lower shelves on the tank for softies and LPS and the upper shelves for SPS.
Edited by bfessler - September 12 2009 at 6:21pm
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Posted: September 12 2009 at 5:59pm |
your frag tank looks great,do you just have beads of silicone on the glass with egg crates on top for shelving?
what lights are you going to use,mh or t5?
just curious,
Terry
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Posted: September 12 2009 at 1:56pm |
Just built a shelf to put the new ATO on and other stuff in the room because the tank is in my grandkids play room and they are coming over to visit next week.
Another shot of the frags.
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Posted: August 22 2009 at 10:11am |
OK, Hopefully we are done with all the distractions and this thread can get back to the simple progress of my frag tank.
I am still waiting on the lighting fixture but have some temp lights on it so I put a few items in and thought I would share a few pics of a few frags I got from other club members.
This is just the tank as it sits now.
Pom Pom Xenia. This stuff is like working with a ball of slime. I used the needle and thread technique to mount it to this rock but it was like sewing jello so I stuck the rest in a container with rubble rock to see if it will attach itself.
This is a frag I got from Jeremy Yesterday
These are some long skirt zoas that I took out of my Nano. they have been spreading like crazy in there
This is my favorite frag. I think they're called Eagle Eyes.
When my lights come in I will be looking for a variety of stuff to fill it up.
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Posted: August 21 2009 at 10:05am |
I told Fu I was interested in his take on this thread that's why he put that comment.
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What?! You pooped in the refrigerator, and ate the entire wheel of cheese?! I'm not even mad.... That's actually amazing!
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Posted: August 21 2009 at 1:10am |
 thefu wrote:
As for Fishbot, I am glad that someone can manage to be perceived as a bigger dick than me. (Dam that would be such a great signiture line!!)
For Chad, why did you make me look at this thread!!!  |
In other words its all CHAD'S fault!!!!!
I feel bad I hadn't been following Burt's thread all along. I personally don't care either way. I know what works for me and it might not work for others. However I'm not going to crucify someone for their beliefs. If it works great. If it doesn't then lesson learned.
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Posted: August 19 2009 at 11:00pm |
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sent you a pm, let me know when you are in town and come on by
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Posted: August 19 2009 at 4:13pm |
Dustin,
Your welcome to come by any time you are in the area. I live in Lehi right on the northern edge of Utah County. My daughter lives in Idaho Falls so we occasionally get out your way as well. I'll have to look you up next time we are up there.
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Posted: August 19 2009 at 3:36pm |
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I am glad that he is back to his way of life with an added hobby. I love having such an intriging hobby in house. I mean fishing, and basketball and what not are fun but to have something to do while at home inside is also fun. What part of Utah do you live in? I am in Idaho but i would like to see your set up the next time that I come down that way.
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Posted: August 19 2009 at 9:01am |
That is sweet!
Let's leave this hate behind and move on to more reefing...
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Posted: August 19 2009 at 7:25am |
Thanks Dustin,
Dad is doing very well thanks, It's been a little over a year since his surgery and he is now back to teaching golf at the ranches golf course. He does love his reef and calls me at least weekly to tell me something new he spotted in the rocks.
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Posted: August 19 2009 at 1:17am |
Great Job. I am following this thread to learn another way. I learned another way but for one I really like to learn other things. other options and withthat I am glad to see that this is working for you, and I hope that it works really well because you are doing it for your dad and that is simply awesome. That is what the hobby is all about. I hope that your dad is enjoying the tank and learning some new things.
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Posted: August 18 2009 at 11:12pm |
Ryan Thompson wrote:
I personally would like to see you banned from this site and all your posts deleted by a moderator. I know one of them is reading this thread. If you have a problem with the Hiatt system then test it and post your findings. Don't come in here being an ASS! Get off this site and go bug Reef Central!
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Ryan, I am more bothered with this comment than those of the new site member FishBot. I find forums that rely on moderators to jump in, freeze threads, delete threads, etc. to be too heavy handed and borderline fascist. With the exception of someone all out swearing and off-topic name calling, the other members can take care of the issue as was done in this case.
Leave the thread deleting, user banning and other Mussolini tactics to those over at RC!!!
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