Tank transformation: Before and after SWC's auction

[derek_s]

Well, my tank was looking ok, with some frags here and there, but now, after Sal's auction, it looks...well, see the pics.

Before:

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After:

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The goods:

Blue and green digis-

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Orange digi?

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Button polyps and unknown SPS (lower left). Also some small acans (hard to see in center)

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Pink Poci

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Clam (left)

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Huge Moon Brain

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"Stolen" Favia

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Whew. That's about it.

 

[skriz]

hmm, that favia looks like the one I was bdding on...some punk out bid me. Oh, my bad D!

 

[jetchris]

Chris your tank looks sweet, congrats!

 

[william1]

Nice coming along fast.....Love your aquascaping...

 

[jeff_mcphail]

Man!:wow2: That is some nice looking rock! Where ever did you find such great pieces???:wow2:

 

[derek_s]

Haha... Jeff Mcphail gave me a killer deal on some of it. The rest I got ripped off on at live aquaria.

Oh wait, you are Jeff...:roll:

 

[derek_s]

I'm just glad I switched from the 29 gal long, or I would have never fit it all. I was looking as I added this stuff in, and unfortunately, my new solana is already full. Kinda glad actually. I have been needing an excuse to quit buyin stuff....

arty:arty:arty:arty:

 

[derek_s]

Woah... If you look at pic #5, there are 3 more hidden sps growing under the green digi. No idea what they are.

And that pink/purple softie next to it has started extending some major polypage. Don't know what that is either.

 

[chemically_balanced]

If you look closer to the rock with the Button polyps you will also see a good surprise next to the polyps. I saw them when I was there. I'll give you a hint. It rhymes with pecans. Maybe 4 or 5 in a row the biggest being about the size of your pinkie nail. :thumbs:

 

[FutureInterest]

Bravo. Looking good.

 

[genesisblue]

Corv,

What kind of light is that on your tank? I've seen a few similar to that on some nanos and i've been dying to find out!!

Thanks,

Adam

 

[derek_s]

It is a Solana fixture. It was made to fit that tank, but could easily be added to other tanks. It is a 150W halide that includes a nice ballast and a current USA 14k bulb. They run just shy of $300 at most places. I got mine at Cappuccino Bay in Marietta.

edit:

Also, I have read on RC that stock they produce about 440 PAR at the surface, and can acheive 500 with a better bulb. Pretty good for a nano. Also, note that the reflector really spotlights the rays down as opposed to outwards, so i'm hoping PAR is decent to the bottom. I am keeping a maxima on the sand right now so we will put this baby to the test.

 

[lorenk]

Wow, you picked up some good stuff. I'm kicking myself for not going.