Paul _PSU 220 upgrade/build
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Slooowly, but getting there. I am going to put a couple monti cap and digi frags along with a couple birdsnests in the temp system to test it out for a few days. All the parameters are in check. If they pass the test I can load it up and tear down the 75.
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OK. So I put a couple digi and cap frags in the temp holding system for few weeks and they seem to be doing well and holding their color. I transferred a bunch more. I would take like one or two every other day and then watch them to make sure. The one nightmare I keep having is that I will move everything to the temp system, tear down my 75 and then the temp system crashes and I lose everything..:squigglemouth: Here are a couple pics of the the temp system with a bunch of coral in it (it's hard to see with the reflection) and also a current one of my 75 since I removed a lot of the coral. The sad thing is I feel like the temp system is almost full already and then I look at the 75 and it looks like I have a ton of stuff in it yet.
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Paul, it's just great to see you sticking with your plans, and I'm glad that everything seems to be going well now. You may be bummed out about space in your temporary setup for now, but I'll promise you that when it comes time to try to fill up that 220 of yours, you'll be glad for all of the stuff...it just ends up looking so empty 
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Thanks Nate. I got a plastic container and I am going to put some sand in it from the 75. I can then put the pistol shrimp in it and and the clams on the sand. I am definitely looking forward to having some extra space in that 220. One thing about the temp system is the coral really seem to love the 14k bulbs I got from that hydroponics store in Cranberry. Some of the coral are looking better under these than the Phoenix.
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**** Paul... you doin' it!
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Thanks! I love that skimmer it started pulling stuff immediately.
They are both Maxima clams The big one is suppose to be a golden teardrop but it looks purple/blue in my tank with the 14k Phoenix bulbs. I just got two more clams also, another maxima with some nice colors and a dersa also with some nice colors. I'll post some pics of the temp system again once I have everything in it and the second reflector over it. I already have all (4) clams in it.
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Thanks man. I want it to go faster but with my other two projects around the house that ain't going to happen. I will have the 75g system completely shut down this weekend. I just sold off my fox face and purple tang. I am just putting my coris wrasse, starry blenny, fire fish, zebra dart goby, and high fin goby into my new system to start. I am going with smaller more peaceful fish and that way I can throw a ton in there. Although my mind is set and a crosshatch trigger is going to be the last fish in the system or even a pair if I can swing the $$ for two.
Looks great bro!
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Thanks guys! I have everything I need for the new setup except the return pump and one ballast. I could start building the stand tomorrow but I am in the middle of my bathroom remodel. I gutted everything and in the process of finishing the plumbing tonight so I will be putting the floor down next week and then I just have to put the tub in, hang drywall and start laying tile. I will most likely be finished November sometime so the tank is on hold until I get this knocked out. I am doing all the remodeling myself with the help of my neighbor who is an HVAC guy. He can do plumbing, electrical, construction; you name it. It's nice to have him next door when I get stuck. I had no idea what I was getting myself into until I ripped all the walls. ceiling and floor up and knocked the wall out into our bedroom. I stood in the bathroom staring at the bare studs and joist and said "Uh Oh!" It was too late to turn back then. I have a video somewhere of the bathroom when I initially gutted it. I'll see if I can find it to post.
Man, look at all those goodies!!!
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I am going to have to figure out a way to get individual pics of the coral with my P&S camera. It's really hard with the lights over head. I just want to document the growth as much as possible. I may try turn one ballast off and then take pics of the coral on that side and see if it works.
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Here are a couple videos of my bathroom remodel. The first one is the bathroom gutted with the wall still there and the second is with the wall blown out into the bedroom.
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I have been selling off some of my sps and getting more lps. Just got my first plate (orange) yesterday form AquaWorldPSC who is a sponsor on here and a local shop for me.....luckily....:bigsmile:
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