WMAS Discussion Forum : March 2009 TOTM http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:05:50 +0000 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:21:50 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=32194 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[March 2009 TOTM : That&#039;s great! Mike ]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32194&PID=293344&title=march-2009-totm#293344 Author: Mike Savage
Subject: 32194
Posted: April 09 2009 at 10:21pm

That's great!
 
Mike
]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:21:50 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32194&PID=293344&title=march-2009-totm#293344 <![CDATA[March 2009 TOTM : AWWWWWWW!!!!!!!! Flying Boston...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32194&PID=293336&title=march-2009-totm#293336 Author: Eve
Subject: 32194
Posted: April 09 2009 at 9:43pm

AWWWWWWW!!!!!!!! Flying Boston Monkeys! My favorite kind! <3]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2009 21:43:07 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32194&PID=293336&title=march-2009-totm#293336 <![CDATA[March 2009 TOTM : More flying monkeys!! ]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32194&PID=293208&title=march-2009-totm#293208 Author: Dion Richins
Subject: 32194
Posted: April 09 2009 at 11:13am

More flying monkeys!!
 
 
 
]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:13:33 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32194&PID=293208&title=march-2009-totm#293208 <![CDATA[March 2009 TOTM : Only the sump has grow lights...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32194&PID=290538&title=march-2009-totm#290538 Author: Dion Richins
Subject: 32194
Posted: March 24 2009 at 11:27pm

Only the sump has grow lights from Lowe's. The tank is lit by 2- 250w mh and 1-400w mh. With 2 t5 supplements.]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2009 23:27:30 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32194&PID=290538&title=march-2009-totm#290538 <![CDATA[March 2009 TOTM : I cannot believe all of that is...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32194&PID=290535&title=march-2009-totm#290535 Author: thefu
Subject: 32194
Posted: March 24 2009 at 11:01pm

I cannot believe all of that is growing and thriving with grow lights from Lowes!]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2009 23:01:15 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32194&PID=290535&title=march-2009-totm#290535 <![CDATA[March 2009 TOTM : thefu wrote: Lastly, Mike,...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32194&PID=290511&title=march-2009-totm#290511 Author: Mike Savage
Subject: 32194
Posted: March 24 2009 at 8:33pm

Originally posted by thefu thefu wrote:

Lastly, Mike, is there any way to have the original sized full tank shot (on all TOTM) linked so we can download it and zoom around on it?
 
 
I posted it in a separate thread because it is large and you will have to scroll around to see things. You can find it here: http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32226
 
Mike
]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:33:01 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32194&PID=290511&title=march-2009-totm#290511 <![CDATA[March 2009 TOTM : OH, Yes it is in the basement....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32194&PID=290399&title=march-2009-totm#290399 Author: Connie
Subject: 32194
Posted: March 24 2009 at 9:31am

OH,
 
Yes it is in the basement. I have a tri-level home. The basement is a 1/2 basement and the stand for the sump is 48 inches. The head height is only about 6 feel to get it back into the main tank, about the same as an instand set up. I put blankets around the tank in the winter and remove them in the summer, no chiller needed.
 
Since all the plumbing is in the basement and its not finnished, doing a water change is a breeze. I just run a hose to the drain. I can change out 55 gallons of water in about 10 mins.  It also makes having the two skimmers easy. I have no problem reaching them and am able to run them into a 5 gallon bucket. I only need to empty the bucket about twice a month.
 
I did forget to mention I run a canister filter with the return hooked up to a sea swirl. I also clean the canister every Thursday and thats when I change the carbon.  I do not use any special filters, just rinse the ones I have well. 
 
I do not run a uv or any other type of sterilizer.
 
My lighting is also non flashy. Its a 4 foot light strip with grow bulbs from Lowes, new bulbs every 6 months.


Edited by Connie - March 24 2009 at 9:34am]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:31:40 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32194&PID=290399&title=march-2009-totm#290399 <![CDATA[March 2009 TOTM : Sorry for the misunderstanding....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32194&PID=290396&title=march-2009-totm#290396 Author: thefu
Subject: 32194
Posted: March 24 2009 at 8:55am

Sorry for the misunderstanding. By fish room I meant the area (basement) where you have your sump and other equipment. I thought I heard someone post or say it was not in the cabinet.

Also, do you run uv, ozone, phosban, etc.

Thanks]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:55:34 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32194&PID=290396&title=march-2009-totm#290396 <![CDATA[March 2009 TOTM : I&#039;m not sure what you mean...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32194&PID=290393&title=march-2009-totm#290393 Author: Connie
Subject: 32194
Posted: March 24 2009 at 7:32am

I'm not sure what you mean by fish room set up. Its in my family room with constant traffic. I walk by the tank and the fish come running. I think my success is due to several things.
1st. I never put anything in that does not have exceptional color.
2nd. The over use of carbon, I buy this on-line. It is a small ganual and a higher quality than you can find locally, I never let my lights get over 10 months old, and excessive flow and skimming.
3rd. 55 gallon water changes every month.
4th. Hand feeding my fish a high quality food everyday.
 
The tank zoom would be cool. Most of my really nice pieces you cant see.
 
Thanks everyone for the kind words.


Edited by Connie - March 24 2009 at 7:45am]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:32:20 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32194&PID=290393&title=march-2009-totm#290393 <![CDATA[March 2009 TOTM : This is an AWESOME tank and more...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32194&PID=290351&title=march-2009-totm#290351 Author: thefu
Subject: 32194
Posted: March 23 2009 at 9:16pm

This is an AWESOME tank and more than worthy of TOTM.

I am so impressed that I too would like more info on your fish room set up and your regular practices/best practices.

Lastly, Mike, is there any way to have the original sized full tank shot (on all TOTM) linked so we can download it and zoom around on it?
]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:16:28 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32194&PID=290351&title=march-2009-totm#290351