Updated cold water reef pics - Page 6

Ranran · 07-29-2006, 01:21 AM

Did you get the new skimmer for the cold tanks yet? What model were you going with?

abong · 07-29-2006, 01:28 AM

Your a god among aquariusts(sp?). That is a really nice setup you got going on there. Im jealous.

three90s&125sump · 07-29-2006, 01:28 AM

Hmmm?

Well, welcome back ranran.

steveweast · 07-29-2006, 09:30 AM

Randy......no upgrade on the skimmer yet (maybe another week).... I'm still using the Deltec ap600. The tank really could use a bigger skimmmer though....it's kind of borderline right now. A bigger skimmmer would lead to fewer necessary water changes.

I am considering a cold conversion.....I think it really depends on a visit to Neah bay where those red stawberries came from. If there's a wide variety there....I might convert. I'm going through a bit of a burnout phase on my warm water tank right now.....and there is an allure in collecting your own stuff. A conversion would be real easy..... everything is in place already....just lower the thermostat and turn off 14 halides....permamently.

Ranran · 07-29-2006, 11:54 AM

What is your initial vision? Kelp forest tank? Reef wall rubble/sand zone?
I think I need a few more dives to see the bio types. I did see some kelp in one of your tanks a semi kelp forest with some surge would be pretty cool looking.

steveweast · 07-29-2006, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ranran

What is your initial vision? Kelp forest tank? Reef wall rubble/sand zone?
I think I need a few more dives to see the bio types. I did see some kelp in one of your tanks a semi kelp forest with some surge would be pretty cool looking.

That's a good question....I'd probably replicate a reef wall. I would have kelp though....perhaps a stand in the middle. I currently have a kelp plant in my small tank....but, it never did that well under the two 24watt T5's. I turned the other 4 on....and now it's growing quite well. The concept is just in the back of my mind....but, if things continue to do well....who knows.

Ranran · 07-29-2006, 09:51 PM

I think our local kelp beds die off each winter i wounder if they would do so in our tanks with no lighting changes or if they would contiue to grow.

I know doing the switch is just a thought but hey i bet the 850 was "just a thought" at one time.

steveweast · 07-29-2006, 10:06 PM

I think the kelp dies off from either getting too cold or losing light....both of which I can control. I want to see if my current plant continues to grow long term....or at least past the Sound's kelp beds.

tashier · 08-01-2006, 10:48 AM

Steve,

Do you ever give tours to any of us locals?

Sean S.

Reefer Dude · 08-01-2006, 11:24 AM

Steve,

I am very interested in your setup as I have been wanting to do a cold water setup for some time. Couple questions for you, first did you build the two tanks yourself? I noticed they have very think walls which I assume is for condensation. What temp are they running at, and where do you get your live stock?

steveweast · 08-01-2006, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Reefer Dude

Steve,

I am very interested in your setup as I have been wanting to do a cold water setup for some time. Couple questions for you, first did you build the two tanks yourself? I noticed they have very think walls which I assume is for condensation. What temp are they running at, and where do you get your live stock?

I had the tanks and sump made from 1" thick acrylic to prevent sweating.

I currently run the tanks at 55 - 56 F.

Most of the fish are from Tasmania.....everything else I collected from diving in Puget Sound.

thekid55 · 08-01-2006, 11:48 AM

any more pics

steveweast · 08-01-2006, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by tashier

Steve,

Do you ever give tours to any of us locals?

Sean S.

Occassionally.. if it works with my schedule.....I travel quite a bit....I'm in LA right now. Didn't you come for last year's BBQ ?

Twitterbait · 08-01-2006, 12:15 PM

Next time you would be willing to do a tour let me know, Tashier, Bemo, and myself would be very interested. I am gonna have to get diving certified now so i can come out there with you guys one of these days. Any special diving training needed?

tashier · 08-01-2006, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by steveweast

Occassionally.. if it works with my schedule.....I travel quite a bit....I'm in LA right now. Didn't you come for last year's BBQ ?

Nope, I wasn't there, I'm a newb at this hobby and have only been active on forums for a few months now.