XSiVE's 120 in-wall

I took 45 measurements (if the rock was not in the way) on each plane.

I actually started with this grid on the front of the tank. Every 6 inches top to bottom left to right. I may try to somehow overlay the graphs onto this image to make a 3D representation but it doesn't really make much difference since I have a pretty good idea what Im getting for PAR numbers and where..

And yes, in the bottom of the pic my Mandarin is nearly as big as my Tennenti Tang :silly:

http://ryanensminger.com/gallery/d/4775-2/tankgrid.jpg

I just put all of the measurements into excel in a grid (with labels) exactly as they were laid out while measuring so I had nine by five cells worth of measurements and then created a surface graph with the subtype of contour, formatted the legend to deal in 50's instead of 200's and it was happy.

I can email you the xls file, or bring it by on a flash drive when I bring the apogee back.

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Originally Posted by XSiVE

I took 45 measurements (if the rock was not in the way) on each plane.

I actually started with this grid on the front of the tank. Every 6 inches top to bottom left to right. I may try to somehow overlay the graphs onto this image to make a 3D representation but it doesn't really make much difference since I have a pretty good idea what Im getting for PAR numbers and where..

And yes, in the bottom of the pic my Mandarin is nearly as big as my Tennenti Tang :silly:

http://ryanensminger.com/gallery/d/4775-2/tankgrid.jpg

I just put all of the measurements into excel in a grid (with labels) exactly as they were laid out while measuring so I had nine by five cells worth of measurements and then created a surface graph with the subtype of contour, formatted the legend to deal in 50's instead of 200's and it was happy.

I can email you the xls file, or bring it by on a flash drive when I bring the apogee back.

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excited to see this grid measurement! i am going to order my 3 led sytem for the 5.5g either the end of this week or beginning of next!

So I added 4 LEDs to my frag tank, Im now getting 400 PAR at the center of the frag rack with it tapering down to 50 at the side glass, I did this on purpose so I could keep lower-light corals off to the sides and anything high-light in the center so I can get proper growth :) woot!

Livestock Update:

I've gotten a few pieces plus taken some pics of stuff I've had for a little while.

GARF purple bonsai:
http://ryanensminger.com/gallery/d/4832-2/IMG_8317.jpg

Lunar Eclipse:
http://ryanensminger.com/gallery/d/4...ge-rim-zoa.jpg

Green Slimer:
http://ryanensminger.com/gallery/d/4836-2/IMG_8330.jpg

Tennenti Tang:
http://ryanensminger.com/gallery/d/4841-2/IMG_8336.jpg

20K Lokani Acro (obviously needs some time to color up)
http://ryanensminger.com/gallery/d/4846-2/IMG_8341.jpg

Hollywood Stunner
http://ryanensminger.com/gallery/d/4850-2/IMG_8347.jpg

unknown yellow zooanthids
http://ryanensminger.com/gallery/d/4...yellowzoas.jpg

Well I got my vortech today which means the Koralia's had to come out...

now I've got this rock wall with two holes in it where the koralia's were mounted. It's always been something of a love/hate with the rock wall. I love the way it looks at times, but I hate how majano's or bubble algae can stick to it so easily and grow there. also fish can occasionally get stuck behind it.

I think Im going to pull it out and re-aquascape. Pics later (or tomorrow if the water doesnt clear up)

That tang is sweet! Sometime in the future I think I need to place another order w/ Garf. Stonys instead of softies this time. I always see the bonsai, does anyone know what other cool stuff they have? I know they have alot.

http://ryanensminger.com/gallery/d/4...roperColor.jpg

FINALLY got the white balance / exposure / tint adjusted correctly to the pic represents what the LEDs look like to the naked eye, it really takes a bit of adjustment since every shot from the camera looks somehow too washed out or somehow purple.. what a pain.

What do you all think of my new aquascape?

Also, I need some ideas on what to do on the back of the tank.. Im open to a lot of ideas since I can get behind it and do whatever needs to be done.

the newest addition to the tank:

http://ryanensminger.com/gallery/d/4923-2/IMG_8424.jpg


and my blue throat was showing off so I had to take a pic of him too :)

http://ryanensminger.com/gallery/d/4919-2/IMG_8425.jpg

Ya got a potters angel???


Very nice bluethroat! How big is it? Looks small, which is hard to find!

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Originally Posted by Sir Patrick

Ya got a potters angel???


Very nice bluethroat! How big is it? Looks small, which is hard to find!

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Yep, im a little concerned as it has not eaten food out of the water column, but it has been grazing off the rocks no problem..

My blue throat is probably 5" or so, really friendly little bugger... i play a petting game with him when its time to feed.. he comes to the top of the water and follows my fingers like hes gonna eat them.. then i try to touch him and he continuously swims backward to try to keep my hand infront of him.. though as soon as more than just a fingerprint is in the water he doesnt try to bite it LOL