Smitty's Reef

[Smitty]

A full tank shot...

 

[wontonflip]

You really have awesome rockwork. Remind me, are these rocks the same ones that got bleached, or did you replace all of them?

 

[Smitty]

Yep...They're the same ones that were bleached Wonton.

 

[ErinCahir]

I bet you can bring those 'shrooms around, Smitty.
Good luck!

 

[Smitty]

Thanks Erin... :)

 

[Bifferwine]

Nice buy! It's amazing how "aged" your rocks look already. Great job getting things back in shape!

 

[Smitty]

Thanks Biff... :)

 

[BL1]

The corals seem to be liking that new light. That thing is BRIGHT

 

[Smitty]

Thanks Brian...it is bright as heck considering the light is mounted on the ceiling, 3ft from the tank. Imagine if it was closer to the water. :)

 

[bjohanson1234]

Which shop did you go to Smitty?

Great deal, the rock itself was probably worth 20 bucks :mrgreen:

 

[Smitty]

Thanks Bj...I went to Goldens Tropical Fish, at 86th and Ashland. He specialize in exotic freshwater fish, but have a few saltwater set ups in the back of the store. I stop in there once a week just to look. He don't take good care of them, so I don't really buy often from him. But I felt a lil safe buying the coral rock.

 

[Dana42078]

Update with the lights? how low u got them now? pix? Really debating on getting this fixture,

 

[613ReefGuy]

I think he said 3' from the tank being hung from the ceiling.

Nice tank!

 

[Smitty]

Update with the lights? how low u got them now? pix? Really debating on getting this fixture,

My corals love these lights...everyone is always fully extended and brightly colored. I still have them on the ceiling, 3ft from the tank to evenly spread the light throughout the tank. The ideal tank dimensions for the light would be 2ft x 2ft. The depth is a personal preference.

 

[Smitty]

I think he said 3' from the tank being hung from the ceiling.

Nice tank!

Thanks bro.

 

[Dana42078]

Do they make a "standard" tank that size? Glass cages wants 409 plus shipping for starphire glass 40g custom build with overflow and bulkheads....kinda was hopin I could go cheaper.

 

[Smitty]

I'm still looking too Dana, if I run across a good deal, I'll surely let you know. I want either a 45gal or a 60gal..both being 2ft x 2ft.

 

[Smitty]

Just an update...my corals are loving this light still, and a lot of my lps's and zoas are growing heads left and right. I'm getting more growth with this fixture than I've ever got while using the mh fixture.

 

[BL1]

Your tank looks great Smitty, as always!

 

[Smitty]

Thanks Brian...I'm trying not to buy anything new for it until after I move this summer.