Sauced and Confused (Lost Remix)

[Scratch08]

are you saying 1 hybrid fixture with 4 t5's 1 led or ? sorry

1 T5 fixture and probably 2-3 LED fixtures depend on what LED's you decide on

 

[F i s h y]

something like this over the 8ft or they have bigger, I realized after you said yours is 8x48" so just ignore my stupidity

I run 2 48 inch fixtures

 

[F i s h y]

1 T5 fixture and probably 2-3 LED fixtures depend on what LED's you decide on

This for sure

 

[vittpsu21]

watching this aquascape video just makes me realize how difficult its gonna be with live rock since I will have to dip it to not lose things.

 

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And there's 3 more pages. I'm never going to get caught up. Sorry @Lost in the Sauce ...

 

[vittpsu21]

any downfall into just using the marco mortar and just waiting for the algae to eventually cover it? I guess it just looks bad for a while

or do they make the NSA powder also in purple?

 

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any downfall into just using the marco mortar and just waiting for the algae to eventually cover it? I guess it just looks bad for a while

Depends on the nutrients. My rock colors up within a couple of weeks to a month.
Sorry for the bad pictures...

February 12th - pure white

March 4th (upper right of picture)

Today - Completely matches the rest of the rock in my tank

 

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January 3rd - Look at top middle white rock - just added brand new made from cement and aragonite sand

February 23rd - just over a week after adding RR Pink Cadillac rock in same location (see how much the flat rock already colored up)

April 8

Today

 

[F i s h y]

watching this aquascape video just makes me realize how difficult its gonna be with live rock since I will have to dip it to not lose things.

You don't have to dip it often... like every 15 to 20 mins. It just needs to stay moist.

 

[F i s h y]

watching this aquascape video just makes me realize how difficult its gonna be with live rock since I will have to dip it to not lose things.

Also used t5 fixtures can be found on Facebook cheap that's where I have gotten all but 1 of mine.

 

[F i s h y]

any downfall into just using the marco mortar and just waiting for the algae to eventually cover it? I guess it just looks bad for a while

or do they make the NSA powder also in purple?

Haven't used the mortar have heard its more difficult...

The joints actually cover over quickly...

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

Yes sir, love my roubo! It's the perfect hand tool bench as far as I'm concerned. How has the ash worked out, not too hard? I went with a soft wood to avoid marring my work pieces, but the ash looks incredible. My saw bench is actually ash, it's worked great in that application.

Jealous of the BC kit, I'm sure it's worth it.

It is Definitely the most capable bench for hand tool woodworkers I know of.

In the planning stages I thought I might want a work holding device on the back side as well. I did not get too fancy with it and I'm glad I didn't. Honestly, I want for nothing with it, other than a clean top. I habitually leave the right side of my bench loaded with tools I'm not using.

The ash in my opinion is perfect. I work primarily with hardwood in the 1000 plus rating so they are at least equal hardness.

It's been about 3 years since the last time I flattened it. I can still take a full length shaving with a number 4 smoother. I Love this bench.

Did you build it in the Wood whisperer guild?

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

whats the price like on t5's vs leds, obviously you have to replace bulbs and such but?

More important question, What's the coverage and coral growth like with t5 and LED, versus LED alone..

I run LED alone on my 8 ft tank and I am actively planning a Frankenstein in order to add four bulbs to each side.

I would need 8 led fixtures to cover the same area and would still have too much shading.

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

I swear, I am Sitting here watching it and shaking my head…. You guys really are something when it comes to encouraging things to get bigger

We got you from a petri dish to a small swimming pool in what a few months?

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

1 T5 fixture and probably 2-3 LED fixtures depend on what LED's you decide on

This is what I wish I would have had over my 180.

The 60" t5 + 3 reef LED 90 or kessil 360WE would be fantastic.

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

watching this aquascape video just makes me realize how difficult its gonna be with live rock since I will have to dip it to not lose things.

I think you may be overthinking it. .

Live rock doesn't need to stay dripping wet. Think of the structure like a sponge. The very outer crust may dry out a bit but the rock is holding most of the water.

Imho, if you kill off 1/10th of the live stuff doing this, it's still a hundred percent worth it.

 

[vittpsu21]

I think you may be overthinking it. .

Live rock doesn't need to stay dripping wet. Think of the structure like a sponge. The very outer crust may dry out a bit but the rock is holding most of the water.

Imho, if you kill off 1/10th of the live stuff doing this, it's still a hundred percent worth it.

yeah ok you and fishy both said same thing this makes it less daunting I was trying to think of aquascaping while dipping it every few minutes lol, sounded awful

 

[vittpsu21]

I was told "I dont love the idea but it's your area so do what you want" I am not sure how to take this comment, lol.... hmmmm. Sounds like a do it and then get yelled at for a bit until she realizes it was the right call to me

 

[JCM]

It is Definitely the most capable bench for hand tool woodworkers I know of.

In the planning stages I thought I might want a work holding device on the back side as well. I did not get too fancy with it and I'm glad I didn't. Honestly, I want for nothing with it, other than a clean top. I habitually leave the right side of my bench loaded with tools I'm not using.

The ash in my opinion is perfect. I work primarily with hardwood in the 1000 plus rating so they are at least equal hardness.

It's been about 3 years since the last time I flattened it. I can still take a full length shaving with a number 4 smoother. I Love this bench.

Did you build it in the Wood whisperer guild?

I did not, though I do have a set of his plans for a Maloof rocker laying around somewhere that I hope to eventually use. The saw bench plans are from "Wood by Wright" and both of my Roubo's are generic based on YouTube videos.

A clean top? Pretty sure that's just a myth...

If you need a holding device near the back, I highly highly recommend Gramercy hold fasts. They will work anywhere you're willing to drill a dog hole. I use them more than either vise I think.

It's a gorgeous bench, you've got skill!

 

[F i s h y]

I was told "I dont love the idea but it's your area so do what you want" I am not sure how to take this comment, lol.... hmmmm. Sounds like a do it and then get yelled at for a bit until she realizes it was the right call to me

This was a yes... thats all you need to hear.