Paratore Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 That is my favorite part as well. Very nice little set up.thank you Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowen1022 Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 I'm still loving that shortcake SPS. I wish I lived at home to do something cool like a frag tank. There are zero fish stores in North Idaho (Petco doesn't count) so doing something like this would be sweet to spread reef options up there Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paratore Posted February 15, 2016 Author Share Posted February 15, 2016 (edited) You should totally try setting one up when you're done with school then! If you get enough frags you can even start selling them to help cover the costs of doing this hobby haha. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited February 15, 2016 by Paratore 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softy Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Looking good man!! I am also a fan of those style frag racks. We ended up getting the Synergy version of those guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paratore Posted February 15, 2016 Author Share Posted February 15, 2016 Looking good man!! I am also a fan of those style frag racks. We ended up getting the Synergy version of those guys.thanks! They are super nice frag racks but I need about 3 more sets haha! Been tempted to try and build my own acrylic racks. Maybe I'll give that a shot over spring break... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowen1022 Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 You should totally try setting one up when you're done with school then! If you get enough frags you can even start selling them to help cover the costs of doing this hobby haha. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk The thing is getting there lol. Gotta buy everything for the frag system and being in college is well not helpful as you know. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paratore Posted February 15, 2016 Author Share Posted February 15, 2016 Yeah that's been the struggle for me also. Luckily my dad also enjoys reefing so I can talk him into splitting costs with me. And if you are patient and surf craigslist and this forum you'll find awesome deals that help cut down costs Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowen1022 Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Better start now[emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paratore Posted February 15, 2016 Author Share Posted February 15, 2016 Good idea[emoji23] took me about 4 months from the time I started looking till I had water in the tank. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paratore Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 (edited) Here are the newest additions to the team. Red Spackled Krakatoas(aka Askraks) with solid lineage. Picked them up from Jase (Jadams7) last night and so far I love them! They are crazy bright. They aren't super happy but don't look to bad for only being in my tank for about 12 hours. fingers crossed that they don't melt....it's always the expensive ones that melt.... Here is a quick picture I took with my phone before I headed back to OSU...sorry for the horrible quality, I was just so excited Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited February 16, 2016 by Paratore 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbarockies Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 The thing is getting there lol. Gotta buy everything for the frag system and being in college is well not helpful as you know. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yea. College is rough on this hobby. Or is it the other was around? [emoji10] Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowen1022 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Yea. College is rough on this hobby. Or is it the other was around? [emoji10] Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Haha the truth[emoji23] are you in college? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbarockies Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Haha the truth[emoji23] are you in college? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I graduated in May. Moved out here from Colorado for an internship. I'm waiting to see if they're going to keep me on permanently before I set up my next tank. It's killing me. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowen1022 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Yeah I bet. It was killing me to get my tank set up but I went too fast unfortunately and have hit some speed bumps but hopefully it all works out! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbarockies Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 I'm sure it will. There really seems to be a lot of people willing to help on the forum. The only thing keeping me same is my brother-in-law wmcbane is letting me do a lot with his tank Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowen1022 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Cody has been a huge help haha I feel like such a kid asking all the questions! Thanks Paratore Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paratore Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 No problem! We all have questions when starting out. I know I had my fair share lol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowen1022 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Krakosa FTW theyll come out looking great Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paratore Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 (edited) Broke it the camera again yesterday to try and work on my photography skills:) photos are a little blue...still working on the white balance.... Corals seem to be doing well though! First on is the newest member of the crew...Red Spackles (aka Askraks) And some Utter Chaos...working on getting black back in it..... Some SPS And LPS.... And last but not least, shrooms!! This momma Jawbreaker is nuts! o Edited February 27, 2016 by Paratore 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowen1022 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Is that orange monti cap for sale[emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paratore Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 Is that orange monti cap for sale[emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Not quite yet haha. That colony is only maybe 6 inches haha. And it's actually in the display tank, a lot of these photos are from the display. I should change the title to frag tank/display... But by the time I make it back to Portland I might be able to clip you off a piece though! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowen1022 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Scoreboard! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zotalpha Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I noticed you said you are running a couple of T247s, how long do you run each Channel and at what intensity? Having issues finding the "Sweet spot" with mine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paratore Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 I noticed you said you are running a couple of T247s, how long do you run each Channel and at what intensity? Having issues finding the "Sweet spot" with mine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Channel one (blues) come on at 9am and go off at 9pmChannel two (white) come on at 11am and go off at 7pm:) Mine are both at different intensities. The one above me SPS sits at about 80 blues and 50 whites. The one above zoas, I'm working of finding the sweet spot but right now but that are at 30 blues 10 white. Ok the display, they are all at about 70 blue 50 white. It's a 180 gallon tank. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zotalpha Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Awesome thanks for the info! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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