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nanomania
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 Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 8:34 pm Post subject: Re: 200 Gallon 4'x4' cube SPS reef build |
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| kool.....can we have a full tank shots with sump pics?? |
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Darius
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| Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 8:46 pm Post subject: Re: 200 Gallon 4'x4' cube SPS reef build |
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Marine set ups are always a treat to watch ...
Good one mate - Keep posting |
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ranjithc
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| Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 12:52 pm Post subject: Re: 200 Gallon 4'x4' cube SPS reef build |
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here we go more pictures of the lights assembly steps
DONT FORGET THIS STEP. this is the only thing that will ensure your lights cannot fall into the water if the rail gets shaken or you din do the other fittings [properly.
i decided to water proof the specific set of screws since they were touching the tank brace and am sure water will reach there.
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ranjithc
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| Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 12:55 pm Post subject: Re: 200 Gallon 4'x4' cube SPS reef build |
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some tank shots i managed to click
more to come later 
finally is up and running.
i know is a bit tooo soon to begin stocking but ended well. seeing amazing polyp extensions.
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abhis9
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| Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 1:22 pm Post subject: Re: 200 Gallon 4'x4' cube SPS reef build |
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Why the small dinining table in the tank !! It's spoiling the whole look of tank.
Though I don't have much idea about Marine, still it's looks odd to me. Any reason !!
What is meaning of SPS please !! |
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aquasandhya
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| Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2012 3:07 pm Post subject: Re: 200 Gallon 4'x4' cube SPS reef build |
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LPS (large-polyped stony coral)
SPS (small-polyped stony coral) |
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ranjithc
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| Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 4:00 am Post subject: Re: 200 Gallon 4'x4' cube SPS reef build |
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Hi abhis9
The dining table so to speak is a shelf.
Basically an elevated platform to ensure two things
1. Ensure water can reach the underside of the live rocks
We want water to circulate the underside as detritus buildup is mostly right at the bottom. If the circulation flows then the detritus is kept in suspension so the slimmer can export it.
2. When you place live rock directly on the bottom, you effectively reduce the surface area of the sand bed. Using a DSB or deep sand bed is to provide a natural biological filtration and you want as much area as possible.
Another thing is, lot of fishes are expert excavators.
When they move the sand below your rocks, the structure can become unstable.
Hope that helps |
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ranjithc
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| Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 4:04 am Post subject: Re: 200 Gallon 4'x4' cube SPS reef build |
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Has anyone seen this strange symbiosis before?
My peppermint shrimp are pairing up with my BTA anemone.
The perculas have ignored the anemone but the shrimps are living in the same small cave.
They are not attacking the anemone or vice versa as both parties show visibly good health.
Also, the cleaners are being territorial. Have had multiple cleaners before even in a 20gall but never this issue.
One more thing.
One of The yellow tangs is carefully diving inside the small cave of the anemone and getting cleaned by the peppermint shrimps.
Any thoughts? |
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