FarmerTy's 215-gallon SPS Tank

FarmerTy · Aug 31, 2018

That's just the light coming in from a window. [emoji16]

FarmerTy · Aug 31, 2018

I should say ambient light since it doesn't directly hit my tank.

najer · Aug 31, 2018

You know I don't do "blue" light pics, those so show how healthy the flesh is, very nice.

FarmerTy · Aug 31, 2018

najer said:
You know I don't do "blue" light pics, those so show how healthy the flesh is, very nice.

Those aren't even white lights. Lol... Indirect sunlight. I was hoping to capture the white points on the tips of the colonies showing all the growth but they came out like that so I posted. Thanks Najer! They've been looking thick fleshy lately!

Jimbo662 · Aug 31, 2018

Glad to see both you and the tank survived!!!

FarmerTy · Aug 31, 2018

Jimbo662 said:
Glad to see both you and the tank survived!!!

Tank had two controllers... [emoji23] shouldn't have to worry, right?

Me, I was a bit worried but pulled through. [emoji16]

dwest · Aug 31, 2018

FarmerTy said:
Tank had two controllers... [emoji23] shouldn't have to worry, right?

Me, I was a bit worried but pulled through. [emoji16]

Hey FarmerTy. I amazed by your system! Have a question...

If you only had a 4 bulb t5 setup, what 4 bulbs would you use?

FarmerTy · Aug 31, 2018

dwest said:
Hey FarmerTy. I amazed by your system! Have a question...

If you only had a 4 bulb t5 setup, what 4 bulbs would you use?

Thanks Dwest!

Its like asking me to pick my favorite child! [emoji16]

I'm honestly probably not the most qualified as I chose my 8 bulb setup to balance itself out as a whole against my two SBReef actinic bars. So the spectrum itself is a tad bit warmer knowing the actinic bars will bring some balance to it.

I would start with 2 blue+ and 2 coral+ bulbs and go from there honestly. If you like more blue, replace a coral + with a blue+ or actinic. If you like more white, replace a coral+ for a aqua blue special. You really do have to experiment with bulbs as everyone will have their own preference.

I feel like a politician, danced around the question. And that's why I say you can never feed your tank too much. Any other questions?

dwest · Aug 31, 2018

FarmerTy said:
Thanks Dwest!

Its like asking me to pick my favorite child! [emoji16]

I'm honestly probably not the most qualified as I chose my 8 bulb setup to balance itself out as a whole against my two SBReef actinic bars. So the spectrum itself is a tad bit warmer knowing the actinic bars will bring some balance to it.

I would start with 2 blue+ and 2 coral+ bulbs and go from there honestly. If you like more blue, replace a coral + with a blue+ or actinic. If you like more white, replace a coral+ for a aqua blue special. You really do have to experiment with bulbs as everyone will have their own preference.

I feel like a politician, danced around the question. And that's why I say you can never feed your tank too much. Any other questions?

Thank you!

Reeftub · Aug 31, 2018

I’m glad your getting better! I have a question, I picked this coral up and I think it’s a spath and was wonder with your expertise if it is truly a spath?

Sorry to intrude I just figured this would be the best place to ask. I hope it is as I’ve always loved the way they look. Thank you

FarmerTy · Aug 31, 2018

Reeftub said:
I’m glad your getting better! I have a question, I picked this coral up and I think it’s a spath and was wonder with your expertise if it is truly a spath?

Sorry to intrude I just figured this would be the best place to ask. I hope it is as I’ve always loved the way they look. Thank you

Thanks!

From a quick visual glance, looks like it to me. You'll know for sure when it dies in 2 weeks. I'm just kidding.

They are hard to keep but many do have success with them.

Reeftub · Aug 31, 2018

FarmerTy said:
Thanks!

From a quick visual glance, looks like it to me. You'll know for sure when it dies in 2 weeks. I'm just kidding.

They are hard to keep but many do have success with them.

Well thank you for your insight, I hope it doesn’t die and I’m able to keep a spath. Iv heard the same also about these guys dieing so I have my fingers crossed. Your tank is awesome bud.

FarmerTy · Aug 31, 2018

Reeftub said:
Well thank you for your insight, I hope it doesn’t die and I’m able to keep a spath. Iv heard the same also about these guys dieing so I have my fingers crossed. Your tank is awesome bud.

Thanks a bunch!

It looks good in the picture. Hopefully it does really well for you!