TheClark Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Starting with 4 headsFollowing Brian's format, thanks Brian.450 total volumeFrag is in 150 gallon frag tankmany pounds live rock, maybe 150-200? Bubble Magus BM 10 Skimmer with SwabbieReef Octopus XP 3000 no Swabbie Skimmer Pics Lights on Frag Tank AreLeft Side: Black box LED with sbox retro fit board hung 24" over the tankRight Side: Black box LED with 2014 Bombertech spectrum + TheClark tweaks.Both Sides: There are two super blue 4' t5ho bulbs over the majority of the tankPhotoperiod:Trying the 4 on 8 off photoperiod, so there are two per day. Been doing this for 3.5 weeks now.1 hour blue, 2 hours blues/whites/T5, 1 hour blue. off for 8 hours, repeat. Aquamaxx 1000 gallon rated calcium reactor with Charles style dual stage regulator, apex controlled. Flow: Frag tank is rocking with allot of flow.Jebao DCT12000 return pump2 WP60s in frag tank1 DC 12000 in frag tank, closed loop to stir detritus up from under the racks.Latest tests: TEMP 78.0 - right nowSG 1.025 - 5/23Alk 8.064 - 5/23Mag 1500 - 4/16Cal 575 on 4/16NO3 1.5 on 1/22PO4 .01 on 4/30Feed Fish - Every other day, either Nori or Frozen. Frozen is ocean plankton and/or mysis.Coral - Twice a week, pumps off, use the ArsonMFG feeding style. Feed when lights are off (morning for me). Broadcast feed fuel, reef a and b, phyto. Turn off skimmer half that day.Water ChangesRarely, only if I have screwed something up. Water changes are 100% automated though with the APEX. Fun posts about equipment / setup:APEX Saves the Dayhttp://www.pnwmas.org/topic/35234-apex-makes-calcium-reactor-safer-interesting-real-world-story/Frag Tank Driveby - This is my growout tank: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHash-fish20 Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Looks good! How are you liking the the change up in photo period with the 8hrs on 8hrs off. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share Posted May 26, 2016 Looks good! How are you liking the the change up in photo period with the 8hrs on 8hrs off. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk So far I cannot say there is a positive or negative impact. No negative is a good start! Figured if it helps growth the time is NOW to try it for this hot growout comp... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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