Comments on: Today’s Photo – All the fish

By: e&f

e&f — Sun, 11 May 2008 14:56:42 +0000

Hi Johnny,

We use an old fuji point and shoot, it’s a really poor camera hence the poor photos. Occasionally we get lucky.

To answer your next question we use two 150MH halides, they are focused (spot lights) and give us great growth and color even on the bottom ( we dont not use sand).

400w MH’s should have no problem penetrating to the bottom. Our favorite 400 bulbs are the XM20k and Radium 20k. I would look at your reflectors and nutrient levels. 20K’s give great colors and if you like the blue look it may be worth upgrading reflectors to Lumenbrights, LumenArcs, or LumenMaxs.

By: Johnny

Johnny — Sun, 11 May 2008 03:13:50 +0000

guess i commented too quick but you have a really nice tank! it’s similar to mine. mine is 36×30x24 rimless starphire also.

do you find you get enough light penetration to the sand? i’m using a 400watter and found that 20k bulbs didn’t work as well. so i’m down to 10K bulbs now.

By: Johnny

Johnny — Sun, 11 May 2008 03:10:52 +0000

hey..just stumbled here by random..but what kind of camera are you using to take your pictures? glad to see another fish blog out there!

By: e&f

e&f — Fri, 02 May 2008 16:04:35 +0000

Hi Steve,

Thanks for stopping by. We’ve used VSV for over 2 years now. We’ve taken some breaks here and there, to let thing stabilize after changes, but we do like the results. If you decide to stop, we have not experienced any repercussions in doing so.

We’ve had many questions on the subject, so we’ll be posting a write up on starting to use VSV. e.g. initial mixture, dosing, signs to look out for etc.

By: Steve Norvich

Steve Norvich — Fri, 02 May 2008 11:11:45 +0000

Gorgeous tank! How long have you used VSV? Do you like the results? I am tempted to go that route but am afraid to try for fear of being unable to go back if it does not work out well.

In any case, nice website too!!

By: jeffry r. johnston

jeffry r. johnston — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 02:16:59 +0000

Green with envy

By: Felix

Felix — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 18:21:30 +0000

Sorry to hear about Marie.
Glad to see the other fishies are doing well!
I just got my tru perc a mate
and he/she is not taking the new company too well
I hope they get along soon…wish me luck lol

Felix-

By: e&f

e&f — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:17:39 +0000

Update: we revamped “the glassbox page” it’s got an up to date description and photos of the tank. http://glassbox-design.com/theglassbox/

Hey Mike,

Thanks… the declivis couldn’t be doing better. He’s like a puppy. Think great dane hanging out with some yorkies. He bumps into other fish and eats anything added to the tank…

Are you stopping by this weekend? LMK.

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:55:29 +0000

Sorry to hear about the Collare. On the bright side, glad to hear the declivis is doing well.