110g Mixed Reef V2

[kien]

...image of Laurie handling Doug's rock into my mind..... :confused:

I'm pretty sure Doug has more than one rock.. at least that's what I've heard.

[Zoaelite]

Can't wait to see it full of coral Doug! The aquascaping came out looking amazing, so many overhangs and caves.

[Skimmerking]

Sorry Dez :redface:



It was only 3 hrs and it was worth it :lol:

Joking aside I am glad I went and helped out. He was pretty sad about everything and he needed a push to get back on track and not shut it all down. I'm glad I was there to help him out and get the tank going again.

no serious thou that was really nice of you Laurie to take time out of your day to help out.. It seems that is what we do as reefer's to help out regardless of who it is.. there never isn't enough time to help all .

[lobsterboy]

abit late on the reply here, sorry to read all this man, that blows bout the crash, on the other hand the new scape is looking great, no time it will be full again.

[fishytime]

Just thought you were ignoring me, I'm so sensative lately :violin: :hug:

:lol:....was just busy typing man......

[fishytime]

So looking forward to Aug. :wink:


how come Leah???:noidea:


That's because we girlys enjoy the full package :razz: The FTS pic.'s look great, definitely not disappointing at all :mrgreen:


full package???.....whatever do you mean Laurie???:twised:


It seems like every hobby I have has it's x-rated side of things. I play foosball and people are always talking about the fuzzy balls, stiff/straight rods, lubing the rods and ball handling skills. I come on to Doug's thread to see an update and now you've put the image of Laurie handling Doug's rock into my mind..... :confused:

cmon Dez......Lauries a cutie....and Im....well......OK..... point taken:mrgreen:

[fishytime]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm drive 4 hours out of her way to get wet...... what the heck is going on over there..... :lol:

she had already planned on coming down to get my wrasse.... her getting wet was a pleasant surprise:wink:


It was only 3 hrs and it was worth it :lol:

Joking aside I am glad I went and helped out. He was pretty sad about everything and he needed a push to get back on track and not shut it all down. I'm glad I was there to help him out and get the tank going again.


of course it was worth it:mrgreen::lol:........I really needed a push in the right direction.....thanks again Girly.....


I'm pretty sure Doug has more than one rock.. at least that's what I've heard.

jour right mang!.....still workin with more than one rock:lol:

[Delphinus]

I'm considering buying some frags from Fragalot. Anyone want in on this action?

[fishytime]

If it makes you feel any better we went through one semi-recently that involved all our SPS dying in a matter of days-and we are moving yet again in September-so I really empathize with how you feel.

Keep chugging along. You have every reason to: you know you are good at it, this was a freak incident and they happen to us all, RC has great pricing (esp. for employees), you have so many people who care about you and support you in keeping at it. I mean look at this thread! It is over a 100 pages long. That's not just because of the pretty pictures. :hug::grouphug:

If you are bored waiting for the coralline to come back you could always skin that stand :wink:


No that doesnt make me feel any better Kelly....sorry about your mini-crash:sad:.........


Can't wait to see it full of coral Doug! The aquascaping came out looking amazing, so many overhangs and caves.

abit late on the reply here, sorry to read all this man, that blows bout the crash, on the other hand the new scape is looking great, no time it will be full again.

thanks guys......


things seem to have stabilized over the past couple weeks......ammonia was at 0.....nitrates are still a bit high but not obscene at 30ish......so Ive started off with a few zoanthids, acans and due to a recent visit to E-town, I came home with some freebie sps frags(probably too soon for them, but they were free:surprise:) from Wes(bluetang3).....thanks again man!

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[fishytime]

I forgot to mention something cool that happened during the move.......I found that I had a hitchhiker fish.....thats right.....a hitchhiker fish......Mikey and I were pulling the last of the rock out of the tank and we notice this fish that looked sorta like my neon dottyback, but the colors were way off.....I thought maybe the NDB was showing some kind of stress patterning or something and then I saw the actual NDB.....anyways Mikey found what the fish was....heres a link... http://www.bluezooaquatics.com/productDetail.asp?did=1&pid=2030&cid=11



and as you can see in some of these pics, Im going through a major algea bloom.......bloom away I say and suck up some of these excess nutrients:lol:

some pics of the new acans.....

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/IMG_00033.jpg
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[Greenmaster]

All these pics of corals makes my anticipation level go up... still working on the build and it's still a ways away.

[xtreme]

Here are a couple pics to make Doug's anticipation level go up. Doug's clams came to the clamsitter for a while until their home is ready for them once again.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_1379.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_1230.jpg

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[Greenmaster]

Damn you Extreme... I tell you how this is making me feel and you go and post those gorgeous things.

[DiverDude]

Zowie !!! Lookie the *colours* !!

Me......want.

[fishoholic]

full package???.....whatever do you mean Laurie???:twised:


Hummmm I wonder what I could be meaning by "Full package" you're smart guy I'm sure you'll figure it out :wink:



she had already planned on coming down to get wrasse.... her getting wet was a pleasant surprise:wink:





of course it was worth it:mrgreen::lol:........I really needed a push in the right direction.....thanks again Girly.....




jour right mang!.....still workin with more than one rock:lol:

What can I say Doug....I'm glad we got wet together :lol: It was worth it and no worries I always know the right direction to push you in......reef wise of course :wink: Still think you should get that chevron tang if it starts eating :mrgreen:

BTW I can vouch for Doug.....he does have more then one rock, nice big ones too.

[fishoholic]

Here are a couple pics to make Doug's anticipation level go up.


Gee and I thought I was the only thing that could make Doug's anticipation level go up....but I have to admit those are some pretty sweet clams.

[lastlight]

he does have more then one rock, nice big ones too.

Be nice if they weren't misshapen and totally different sizes. At least you were able to stack them.

[fishytime]

Here are a couple pics to make Doug's anticipation level go up. Doug's clams came to the clamsitter for a while until their home is ready for them once again.


Zowie !!! Lookie the *colours* !!

Me......want.

Damn you Extreme... I tell you how this is making me feel and you go and post those gorgeous things.

Holy shite Sean!....sweet pics!.....thanks for posting them(and again for clamsitting).....you all know I am a sucker for a sweet little clam:twised:......seeing those pics makes me wanna re-think my decision not to plumb in the clam box.....they look so cool all clustered together in a big clam bed....one big happy clamorgy:surprise:

[Delphinus]

No seriously. I'm thinking about doing an order from fragalot. I've heard good things about their $5 frags. Anyone have any feedback?

^^^^ this is my perhaps all too subtle of a reference of another topic that just goes on and on and on and on and on and on and on. It gets to the point where when you see it, you want to smack the person asking and tell them to get a life.

Sort of like how box and clams are euphemisms for vagina, rocks for testicles and all the touching and stuff is like a reference for SEX. It's funny because it just goes on and on and on and on and on and on.

[DiverDude]

Yeah, but this is amusing and the fragalot thing....isn't.

So....Fishaholic...you gonna show us a picture of your clam ? :razz:

[fishoholic]

No seriously. I'm thinking about doing an order from fragalot. I've heard good things about their $5 frags. Anyone have any feedback?

^^^^ this is my perhaps all too subtle of a reference of another topic that just goes on and on and on and on and on and on and on. It gets to the point where when you see it, you want to smack the person asking and tell them to get a life.

Sort of like how box and clams are euphemisms for vagina, rocks for testicles and all the touching and stuff is like a reference for SEX. It's funny because it just goes on and on and on and on and on and on.

:jaw: :faint2: OMG I know that's kinda what we're joking around about but to have someone blatantly state it is shocking to see (even if it's somewhat understood by the consensus :redface:) Getting a life now, sorry Tony for going a bit to far :redface: Honestly we're just joking around and having fun with the references, not trying to upset/annoy anyone or go to far with it.

[fishoholic]

Yeah, but this is amusing and the fragalot thing....isn't.

So....Fishaholic...you gonna show us a picture of your clam ? :razz:

Really we were just trying to be amusing not trying upset anyone.

Just for you DiverDude
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii53/Laurie_Morin/28g%20tank/DSC_0877.jpg
FYI this is an old pic. and I don't have that clam anymore.

[Delphinus]

I highly doubt anyone's actually upset or annoyed :p Sorry if I came across harsh: was actually intended as silly, but was nevertheless compelled to just come out and hugely obtusely state the obvious that there seems to be a, ahem, slightly undertoning theme to this thread. ;)

Seriously, I was laughing as I typed it in.

Carry on, I'll go back under my rock now :p

[DiverDude]

ok...so it would seem that I'm just about the only one without a nice clam.

*sigh* I really need a bigger tank -and better lights.

[cuz]

silly x-rated reefers!!lol

makes me laugh!!

[Greenmaster]

This thread definitely perks up my day :D

[fishoholic]

I highly doubt anyone's actually upset or annoyed :p Sorry if I came across harsh: was actually intended as silly, but was nevertheless compelled to just come out and hugely obtusely state the obvious that there seems to be a, ahem, slightly undertoning theme to this thread. ;)

Seriously, I was laughing as I typed it in.

Carry on, I'll go back under my rock now :p

http://www.unclesmiley.com/Smiley%20Faces/hot_smiley_black.png
Phew! I thought I pushed things a bit to far and was in trouble for turning the thread a bit more X-rated then it already was. I really didn't mean to upset or offend. It's just summer is slow on canreef and it's fun to joke around with sexual undertones :redface: I thought I was doing pretty good with how I was wording things by not stating the obvious, until you pointed it :surprise: Glad to know you were laughing, feel free to join in :wink: :razz:

[fishytime]

Be nice if they weren't misshapen and totally different sizes. At least you were able to stack them.


I find I get the most dramatic results with irregular and misshapen rocks.....


Yeah, but this is amusing and the fragalot thing....isn't.

So....Fishaholic...you gonna show us a picture of your clam ? :razz:


:rofl:


No seriously. I'm thinking about doing an order from fragalot. I've heard good things about their $5 frags. Anyone have any feedback?

^^^^ this is my perhaps all too subtle of a reference of another topic that just goes on and on and on and on and on and on and on. It gets to the point where when you see it, you want to smack the person asking and tell them to get a life.

Sort of like how box and clams are euphemisms for vagina, rocks for testicles and all the touching and stuff is like a reference for SEX. It's funny because it just goes on and on and on and on and on and on.

aw cmon Tony.....you can play too.....you've got one of the largest, lovely clams Ive personally ever seen, in your box.......
kinda like the cheato ball thing huh?:razz:

[fishytime]

ok...so it would seem that I'm just about the only one without a nice clam.

*sigh* I really need a bigger tank -and better lights.


all that is only a LFS away mang:wink:


silly x-rated reefers!!lol

makes me laugh!!

This thread definitely perks up my day :D

well the reality of things is....sex sells!......lord knows my thread didnt get this many views/responses by pretty pictures and technical merit alone:mrgreen:

[fishytime]

feel free to join in :wink: :razz:

Laurie!.....I totally didnt sniff you out to be THAT kinda girl:surprise:


algae bloom!:neutral:............do you-all like my long flowing lockes?.......I need a barber or better yet a weed whacker to go to town on my fro
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[fishoholic]

Laurie!.....I totally didnt sniff you out to be THAT kinda girl:surprise:


AWWWW come on, you know what they say "the more the merrier" :lol:

[lobsterboy]

Looking good there Doug. Those clams you got are all show pieces.

makes me want to get one. (a tiny tiny tiny one) :lol:

[fishytime]

AWWWW come on, you know what they say "the more the merrier" :lol:


:tsk:......Laurie!.......you disappoint me!.................just kidding.......actually I think I would like to get to know you better:eyebrows::mrgreen:


Looking good there Doug. Those clams you got are all show pieces.

makes me want to get one. (a tiny tiny tiny one) :lol:

Thanks John......Im just fortunate and happy that I had the forsight to move them to a stable environment before the tank crashed.....at least something substantial from version 1 will make it back into V2...

but John....clams all start off small and then slowly get bigger as they age:wink:






Tank has been stable for a couple weeks now so I added the first of the new fish.......first was a small 2-2 1/2" yellow tang (to me, my tank just isnt my tank without a yellow tang)and second was a small juvinille chevron tang.....super stoked to get one while its still in its juvenille coloration.......the yellow still isnt eating mysis or Michikas blend but is fat with algae so Im not too worried about him yet.......the yellow gave the chevron a bit of a rude welcome, but that has calmed down and they seem to have accepted the fact that they are both living in the same space.....the chevron ate greedily for the first time yesterday so Im jazzed about that......V2 has fish!:multi:

[christyf5]

Woohoo! Congrats on the new fish. Chevrons are such neat looking fish but so damned hard to find :biggrin:

[Greenmaster]

Tank has been stable for a couple weeks now so I added the first of the new fish.......first was a small 2-2 1/2" yellow tang (to me, my tank just isnt my tank without a yellow tang)and second was a small juvinille chevron tang.....super stoked to get one while its still in its juvenille coloration.......the yellow still isnt eating mysis or Michikas blend but is fat with algae so Im not too worried about him yet.......the yellow gave the chevron a bit of a rude welcome, but that has calmed down and they seem to have accepted the fact that they are both living in the same space.....the chevron ate greedily for the first time yesterday so Im jazzed about that......V2 has fish!:multi:

An update isn't an update without a pic :D where's the update?

[fishytime]

Woohoo! Congrats on the new fish. Chevrons are such neat looking fish but so damned hard to find :biggrin:

he was at the shop for three weeks! I talked myself in and out of taking him home for the entire time he was at the shop......Laurie harrassed me to the point I finally caved and took him home.....Im still slightly nervous about having put him in a tank that just crashed a month ago but.......

[fishoholic]

:tsk:......Laurie!.......you disappoint me!.................just kidding.......actually I think I would like to get to know you better:eyebrows::mrgreen:



So what would ya like know :question: :lol:

he was at the shop for three weeks! I talked myself in and out of taking him home for the entire time he was at the shop......Laurie harassed me to the point I finally caved and took him home.....I'm still slightly nervous about having put him in a tank that just crashed a month ago but.......

But Doug you make it so easy to harass you :razz: and since I couldn't take him I figured your tank was the next best thing :mrgreen:

[fishytime]

So what would ya like know :question: :lol:

PMed:wink:

But Doug you make it so easy to harass you :razz: and since I couldn't take him I figured your tank was the next best thing :mrgreen:

well at this stage of my tanks existence Im not sure it was the wisest decision........but he's been in the tank for a couple weeks now and you tell me.....he looks pretty good, no?....and he was blowing kisses through the glass at you:wink::razz:

An update isn't an update without a pic :D where's the update?

well its been 5 weeks since the move and one good thing about moving this tank to a basement is, my temp hasnt been above 80 the entire summer:biggrin:.....and those of you in Cowtown will know that its been an unusually warm humid summer for these parts...... plus, my evaporation is WAY down so Im making way less water.....the tank is still a bit hairy but nowhere near as bad as it was three weeks ago......I added whole whack of snails(big arse tiger stripe turbos,and a mix of astrea and trochus) and a seahare to try and give the tangs a hand knocking this bloom back.....the freebie sps frags that I got from Wes are still sitting on the frag rack waiting for less hairy real estate to inhabit...... a couple have retained their color but the others have browned out....no doubt due to the elevated nitrates the tank is at....brown is ok.....they can come back from brown.....theres not really a heck of alot in the tank to take pics of, but heres a few shots for you anyway Greenmaster:mrgreen:

the barber visited the tank
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/IMGP4514.jpg


some zoanthid pics
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/IMGP4510.jpg
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[Myka]

I'm pretty sure Doug and Laurie should just meet up and get it on so they can get it out of their systems and this thread can get back on topic! :eek: Holy mackerel! Don't you guys both have SO's? Don't they keep up for you?? :lol:

[fishoholic]

I'm pretty sure Doug and Laurie should just meet up and get it on so they can get it out of their systems and this thread can get back on topic! :eek: Holy mackerel! Don't you guys both have SO's? Don't they keep up for you?? :lol:

:lol: Actually Steve (my now ex-boyfriend) and I broke up last month in July and Doug and his ex-girlfriend broke up around February 2010.

FYI Doug and I have meet and we do enjoy each others company :biggrin:

[fishytime]

I'm pretty sure Doug and Laurie should just meet up and get it on so they can get it out of their systems and this thread can get back on topic! :eek: Holy mackerel! Don't you guys both have SO's? Don't they keep up for you?? :lol:

what!......there was nothing smutty about my last post......I was trying to push my thread in the right direction:mrgreen:


some shrooms and acans

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[ElGuappo]

These are "THe Days of Our Lives" :wink:

Tank looks good man. let me know when you want that birdnest frag..

[bauder1986]

It is looking up and up bud! Man those acans are looking good.

[JDigital]

Nice acans dude... Good to see coral back in your tank... :)

PS: when did you add the Yellow Tang?

[Greenmaster]

Nice pics... Also it's always nice to have someone that you can spend time with who enjoys some of the same interests as you... Glad you guys are having fun :D

[Nebthet]

Where did you get your Maxi Mini Nem?

wait.. never mind.. it looks more like a mushroom.. but very close to the maxi mini on the edges.. dang

[fishytime]

Tank looks good man. let me know when you want that birdnest frag..

thanks bud......I think pretty much anytime for the frag:biggrin:

These are "THe Days of Our Lives" :wink:

Days of Our Lives????? thats way too tame to be an accurate description:twised:

Nice pics... Also it's always nice to have someone that you can spend time with who enjoys some of the same interests as you... Glad you guys are having fun :D

Thanks man, on both counts......it is nice when you really "click" with someone:biggrin::wink:

[fishytime]

It is looking up and up bud! Man those acans are looking good.

Nice acans dude... Good to see coral back in your tank... :)

PS: when did you add the Yellow Tang?


thanks guys....the acans really seem to be enjoying these nutrient rich conditions

and Josh, the yellow went in a few days before the chevron


Where did you get your Maxi Mini Nem?

wait.. never mind.. it looks more like a mushroom.. but very close to the maxi mini on the edges.. dang

what!....a nem?????......where??? *runs to get his de-neming equipment*......I think thats a ricordia your thinking about.....V2 will have a strict no nem policy.....ricordia are the closest thing to a nem that will make it back into the tank

kind of an interesting set of pics here.....I fed the tank the other night and one of my larger left handed hermit managed to get a large chunk of food....he was happily munching away when he was mugged by..........a couple nass snails....
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/IMGP4523.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/IMGP4522.jpg
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heres a pic of the only coral that survived the crash.....still looking crappy but its alive
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/IMGP4531.jpg

[Lance]

Hey Doug. It's nice to see V2 well under way. Looking good!

[andestang]

Ha ha, great sequince pics of the hermit & nass snails :). I'm really happy for you that your tank is well on it's way rebounding back. Keep the pic's coming.

[fishytime]

Hey Doug. It's nice to see V2 well under way. Looking good!

Ha ha, great sequince pics of the hermit & nass snails :). I'm really happy for you that your tank is well on it's way rebounding back. Keep the pic's coming.

thank you gentlemen.......

have I ever said before how much I love the canreef community???.....a customer(at the shop)/canreefer tidal waters (formerly LLK) offered up and then dropped off a 6 polyp "darth maul" frag at the shop.....big time shout out to yous two....thanks again guys!

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/IMGP4530.jpg


and a couple shots of a maze coral that I brought home last w/e....

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/IMGP4528.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/IMGP4529.jpg

[The Grizz]

Looking good Doug!!:biggrin::biggrin:

I was so happy to see your clams at a fellow Canreefer's (cant remember who it was, thinking maybe xtreme's).

[Slick Fork]

Glad things are progressing, love those acans

[michika]

Creeping on your thread is always good times!

Did you go back to Zeo with V.2?

I have to make a trip to the store one weekend you're working. We can shoot the...ah breeze...and you can tempt me with clams, tangs, and SPS. Deal? Good!

[fishytime]

Looking good Doug!!:biggrin::biggrin:

I was so happy to see your clams at a fellow Canreefer's (cant remember who it was, thinking maybe xtreme's).

Glad things are progressing, love those acans

thanks guys....Greg, it was Sean(xtreme) that is clam sitting for me(thankfully)


Creeping on your thread is always good times!

Did you go back to Zeo with V.2?

I have to make a trip to the store one weekend you're working. We can shoot the...ah breeze...and you can tempt me with clams, tangs, and SPS. Deal? Good!

How did I know that you would enjoy some of the content in my thread, Catherine?:twised::wink:

well I was never really on full Zeo....I just dosed heavily with a dozen or so of the products:mrgreen:.....I will likely start dosing again when the coral load starts to get up there a bit.....

well its my job to tempt, there Girly......what do you think, do I do it well:wink:.....ps. Jorge thinks your hawt and wants to come live with you:biggrin:






a few newbie zoabies

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[lastlight]

Nice additions. Man you're already stocking this thing at lightspeed. I think we need a new FTS with every update if you continue at this pace Doug.

[parkinsn]

Looks good buddy. You need to get some clams in there Doug :wink:

[tidal_waters]

Glad to hear those mauls made it okay and looking good!!

[michika]

Tell Jorge he can move in soon, hopefully the end of the year?!

Do you work this weekend? I have a rare free Sunday.

[xtreme]

Looks good buddy. You need to get some clams in there Doug :wink:

I believe Doug has decided that V2 will not contain any clams and he has since donated them to a fellow reefer.

[parkinsn]

I believe Doug has decided that V2 will not contain any clams and he has since donated them to a fellow reefer.

That's pretty nice of him to donate all those clams he had!! I would like to meet the lucky guy that got them all.

[fishytime]

I believe Doug has decided that V2 will not contain any clams and he has since donated them to a fellow reefer.

That's pretty nice of him to donate all those clams he had!! I would like to meet the lucky guy that got them all.

ya.....um......I dont think so there guys:lol:.......oh, and hows the fishing going Sean?:wink:



Im finally becoming a little happier about the tank.....algae bloom has been knocked back with a massive CUC and the addition of the yellow and chevron tangs.....the rock isnt looking so bare anymore, thanks to $10 zoa frags and a couple sps frags.......I still havnt aquascaped the anti-pony tank yet but managed to replace the blue assessor, that was in that tank, that I lost in the crash....he seems to be loving the overstuffed, randomly thrown in rock work that he has atm.....Im gonna have to get motivated and get on scaping that tank one of these days:redface:.....also a couple new fishies found their way into the big tank......a shrimp type goby of some sort, who made his home right up front where I can actually see him on occasion.....the last goby I had, lived at the back of the tank and I saw him like once every few months(there was a great purchase:mrgreen:)......The second new fish is a tail spot blennie(or TSB, as Ive affectionately called him).....LOVE this fish, soooo much character.....

ok so enough rambling and on to the reef porn


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[lastlight]

Cute tailspot Doug! Since I lost my bicolor in the tank move somehow...well more like the tank SLIDE into the kitchen...I'm on the lookout for another but maybe I'll try one of these guys too.

[xtreme]

No luck fishing yet. Is that trap back at the shop yet? I'll probably move the clams down to the sump today until I get that little bugger out.

[fishoholic]

Looks good glad you got a good pic. of TSB.

[lorenz0]

hey the tank is looking awesome. sorry about the quick in and out, the wicked witch of the west wanted me to spend some time with them asap.

[ElGuappo]

Well i think its been long enough now and the wounds of losing the tank may have healed by now, so i will show you what dougs tank move looked like..

outside old house

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Inside the new house..
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[fishytime]

Cute tailspot Doug! Since I lost my bicolor in the tank move somehow...well more like the tank SLIDE into the kitchen...I'm on the lookout for another but maybe I'll try one of these guys too.

one of my fav fish fursure....


I recently went to Kiens and got my "cant loose" stuff back from him...."RP" included.....some of my sps is looking pretty dang good and some is.....well.....not looking so good:lol:....I know not to expect too much out of my sps considering I basically restarted the tank just a couple monthes ago, so all in all Im fairly happy that some looks as good as it does......

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[lorenz0]

which tank was he keeping the RP in, the growth is amazing. mine just created one big branch. that one looks like its going to have multiple branches

[kien]

which tank was he keeping the RP in, the growth is amazing. mine just created one big branch. that one looks like its going to have multiple branches

I kept it in the 150 mixed reef tank. The same tank where over half my SPS collection died and the other half went south :). Isn't that crazy?? The red planet just kept trucking along as if nothing was going on. I was starting to suspect that maybe it was the cause of my SPS meltdown :lol:

[BlueTang<3]

Mine has also started to take right off tabling out it is the nicest coral i have ever seen . Picture was just quick from a few weeks back but it is crazy glad it made it for you Doug. I have fragged mine to play with colouring and seems to do best in low light the green pops right out. http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy171/bluetang3/IMG_1905.jpg

[lorenz0]

I kept it in the 150 mixed reef tank. The same tank where over half my SPS collection died and the other half went south :). Isn't that crazy?? The red planet just kept trucking along as if nothing was going on. I was starting to suspect that maybe it was the cause of my SPS meltdown :lol:

I think your other corals got depressed being around it. I hope he hooked you up with a frag of it. Stuff is like a weed once it takes off. Mine is one of the biggest colonies in the tank now

[fishytime]

I think your other corals got depressed being around it. I hope he hooked you up with a frag of it. Stuff is like a weed once it takes off. Mine is one of the biggest colonies in the tank now

I offered him a slab and he declined???.....WTF???:razz:.....we actually worked out a "future considerations" deal:wink:

[fishytime]

Mine has also started to take right off tabling out it is the nicest coral i have ever seen . Picture was just quick from a few weeks back but it is crazy glad it made it for you Doug. I have fragged mine to play with colouring and seems to do best in low light the green pops right out.

Wow Wes!!! the color on yours is amazing!:surprise:.....low light eh??? might have to shift mine a little lower in the tank:wink:

[lorenz0]

I offered him a slab and he declined???.....WTF???:razz:.....we actually worked out a "future considerations" deal:wink:

WTF!!!!

wow, who says no to a free frag that sells out even in the usa

[lobsterboy]

that piece really did endure the storm. looks great, i just pm'd someone to harass them about the next fraging schedule. :lol:

I'll get han solo to ya in a few weeks.

[BlueTang<3]

Wow Wes!!! the color on yours is amazing!:surprise:.....low light eh??? might have to shift mine a little lower in the tank:wink:

That is not the piece that turned green it is almost in the shade for the green to come out. This particular one is just off the bottom say 4 inches but it has very nice colour only green where it is shaded, i figured i would cut an arm and move the arm to find the best colour.

[xtreme]

I might have to snag a frag of that RP off of you when its ready. I'm sure we can work out a trade of some sort.

[fishoholic]

Your red planet looks great :mrgreen:

[fishytime]

that piece really did endure the storm. looks great, i just pm'd someone to harass them about the next fraging schedule. :lol:

I'll get han solo to ya in a few weeks.

thanks again John....and may the force be with you....

I might have to snag a frag of that RP off of you when its ready. I'm sure we can work out a trade of some sort.

I think we probably could work something out.....you have a couple pieces that tickle my fancy....

[lastlight]

Does sheer sexiness count? Or I could promise to never talk to you in the store again. Either way that's some serious bartering power if you wanna trade Doug :mrgreen:

[fishytime]

Your red planet looks great :mrgreen:

Is that what we're calling IT now???:twised:....thanks for the comp Girly.....oh wait......you were talking about the sps weren't you......never mind:redface:



thinking bout Girly, reminded me......I got a couple of my clams back from Sean:mrgreen:.....I only brought two home for now.....just to test the waters so to speak...


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[Pazil]

Looking good Doug!!

[fishoholic]

Is that what we're calling IT now???:twised:....thanks for the comp Girly.....oh wait......you were talking about the sps weren't you......never mind:redface:



Yes I was :lol:

[Zoaelite]

Looks great Doug! Glad to see the tank is rebounding well for ya, I'm going to have to hit Laurier up for some of that Red planet after seeing all this eye candy!
Levi

[fishytime]

Looking good Doug!!

Looks great Doug! Glad to see the tank is rebounding well for ya, I'm going to have to hit Laurier up for some of that Red planet after seeing all this eye candy!
Levi

thanks guys.....

and Levi,......just fyi mine is nicer than Lauriers:razz::lol:


I finally motivated this last week and aquascaped the small tank.....Im thinking its gonna be mostly zoas and acans so I wanted plenty of flatish rocks to put stuff on.....heres what I came up with.....Im not sure Im happy with it, so it may yet change...*thinking it looks sortta "rice paddy terracey"*..I havnt seen the blue assessor since I re-scaped, but Im sure he is fine....I didnt see it for almost two weeks when I originally added it.....


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[freezetyle]

Dough thats going to look great as soon as you get your zoa's/acans in there. Glad to see the redux of the tank. I bet it will surpass the glory of the last!

[ElGuappo]

the reno on the inside of the small tank looks good...

[fishoholic]

I think the aqua scape looks good :biggrin:

[MitchM]

That's got some serious potential ...(that together with your obvious purple thumb:lol:)

Mitch

[andestang]

Things are really looking up Doug :) Good to see you are starting to get your clams back in there. Whats your plan for the reno'd side in case I missed reading it somewhere ?

[fishytime]

Does sheer sexiness count? Or I could promise to never talk to you in the store again. Either way that's some serious bartering power if you wanna trade Doug :mrgreen:

Not quite sure what you were getting at there Brett.....pm me.....lemme know:wink:

Doug thats going to look great as soon as you get your zoa's/acans in there. Glad to see the redux of the tank. I bet it will surpass the glory of the last!

the reno on the inside of the small tank looks good...

thanks guys.....I moved a few things from the big tank and one from a fluval edge tank that has secretly been running for the past three monthes or so........pics to come..........sometime:mrgreen:

[fishytime]

I think the aqua scape looks good :biggrin:

That's got some serious potential ...(that together with your obvious purple thumb:lol:)

Mitch


thanks yous two.......ya its been a couple days now and the scape is kinda growing on me.......well.......maybe its growing on me or, maybe I dont wanna change it.......again!:lol:


Things are really looking up Doug :) Good to see you are starting to get your clams back in there. Whats your plan for the reno'd side in case I missed reading it somewhere ?

it just wouldnt be......right.....without a lovely clam:wink:......I was quite happy with the stock that was in the small tank before the crash.....Ive already replaced the blue assessor......Im thinkin maybe......replace the yasha hase goby....maybe get him a pistol shrimp buddy this time........Im not decided what if any other fish will get in there....I love little critters, so I have replaced two of the pom poms that I lost and the porcelain crab....will have to put some sexy shrimp in when we get them next....as for corals......probably just zoas and acans.....maybe the odd other thing or two......I dont know.......I will play it by ear:mrgreen:


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[fishoholic]

Im thinkin maybe......replace the yasha hase goby....maybe get him a pistol shrimp buddy this time........Im not decided what if any other fish will get in there....I love little critters, so I have replaced two of the pom poms that I lost and the porcelain crab....will have to put some sexy shrimp in when we get them next....as for corals......probably just zoas and acans.....maybe the odd other thing or two......I dont know.......I will play it by ear:mrgreen:




Definately get a yasha goby/pistol shrimp pair :thumb: Also a cute clown goby would be cool :mrgreen:

[fishytime]

Definitely get a yasha goby/pistol shrimp pair :thumb: Also a cute clown goby would be cool :mrgreen:

I like the idea of the yasha/pistol combo too.....I had a war paint clown goby in the small tank before the crash.....I liked him....very pretty fish, but kinda a do nothing kinda fish.....I think I need something with some more movement....


another fish made its way into the tank....the last of the tangs.....a small 2 1/2" powder brown.....he got "jumped in" pretty hard by the yellow and chevron and by the time I got the mirror up the PBTs fins were thrashed....the mirror worked and the pbt was able to settle in.....now the three of them hang together quite a bit and his fins are recovering nicely.....

some somewhat decent actinic shots
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[fishytime]

some random pics:mrgreen:

blue polyp bird
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4704.jpg

this is the other clam that I welcomed home a while back....his color was faded as he thought Sean's tank looked better with him lying on his side....got some color back now
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http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4700.jpg

one of the lanar paly variations....this one has little gold specks throughout the center,,,
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4699.jpg

PPEs.........again........my track record with these things suck.....I've had them three times before this and Im 0 for 3....hopefully I can manage to keep them from melting on me this time
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4696.jpg

I missed my giant frogspawn that I had way back when in version 1....so I put an octospawn in the small tank:biggrin:
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[Delphinus]

Is good ya ya. How long did it take for you to notice a recovery in the clam colour?

[fishytime]

Is good ya ya. How long did it take for you to notice a recovery in the clam colour?

Thanks Tony....I got the two clams back end of September.....so two weeks.....doesnt seem like too long....

[lastlight]

so two weeks.....doesnt seem like too long....

Lot can happen in two weeks in the hobby. I might have a new tank or no tank lol. Really like those zoas with the stardust look to them did you guys bring those in?

[Myka]

Looks good Doug! I was scrolling back through the pages and I can't find a FTS. Could you post one? I don't think I've seen a FTS on V2...?

[fishytime]

Lot can happen in two weeks in the hobby. I might have a new tank or no tank lol. Really like those zoas with the stardust look to them did you guys bring those in?

I know all to well what you mean Brett:neutral:....you bet man, those ones came from...where else?:mrgreen:

Looks good Doug! I was scrolling back through the pages and I can't find a FTS. Could you post one? I don't think I've seen a FTS on V2...?

what, little teaser bits aren't enough???*they always wanna see the whole thing*I dont have a recent one Mindy:redface:....but for you, I will get right on it:wink:.....how bout I whip these out to distract you for a while?

porcelain crab
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acans
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some more actinic shots


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orange tonga rhodactis
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maze
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"Gobydude"
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[Delphinus]

Lookin' good!

[kien]

That goby looks like he could use some chapstick.

[michika]

Doug,

How did you do your aquascaping this time around?

[DisneyCoralReef]

But your only 999.... I am 1000!

Let me rephrase that... 999th reply, as Post 1 is not a "reply" like the rest. I am the 1000st reply. :D


And in Celebration, I wanted to post this for anyone needing a desktop wallpaper. Hope you don't mind Doug. ;)

Two Versions:
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/JDigital/IMG_04582.jpg
I don't have words for this. Absolutely beautiful.

[BWI]

beautiful tank!

[fishytime]

Lookin' good!

thanks Tony:biggrin:

That goby looks like he could use some chapstick.

he does sorta look a bit parched doesnt he?:lol:

Doug,

How did you do your aquascaping this time around?

pvc substructure for the overhangs and just stacked for the other part.....

[BlueTang<3]

got any pis from the freebies? Wanna see how they coloured up for someone that knows what there doing :biggrin:

[fishytime]

I don't have words for this. Absolutely beautiful.

beautiful tank!

thanks you guys!....those pics bring back some memories.....they were taken probably at the peak of how the tank looked before the crash


more zoa pics

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[michika]

pvc substructure for the overhangs and just stacked for the other part.....

Did you use 1" PVC, or just kind of whatever fit best? Did you drill in the PVC for water exchange, or to prevent water from leaking in and going stale?

[fishytime]

Did you use 1" PVC, or just kind of whatever fit best? Did you drill in the PVC for water exchange, or to prevent water from leaking in and going stale?

I actually only used 1/2" pvc, although if I were doing something on a grander scale like yourself I would probably go with a girthier pvc.....I do indeed have small holes drilled every couple inches to avoid any stagnant pockets (the holes also make for good attachment points)


got any pis from the freebies? Wanna see how they coloured up for someone that knows what there doing :biggrin:

who said I know what Im doing?:mrgreen:.....heres a shot of that millie (among others)

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4707.jpg


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couple more shots of my little camera hog TSB

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[michika]

Ah tank photos; the highlight of my mornings. Post more Doug, MORE!

[lastlight]

What a cutie! (TSB)

Crazy how his reflection looks yellow wonder why? Are those all new corals in that post Doug? I really love the assortment might have to sneak over with the surgical bone crushers or something...

[muck]

What a cutie! (TSB)

Grab your wife's undies by mistake after your shower this morning Brett?

[lastlight]

There's a few places I *could* run with that but instead... howzabout 'no'?

[freezetyle]

Grab your wife's undies by mistake after your shower this morning Brett?

There's a few places I *could* run with that but instead... howzabout 'no'?

HA!


Doug all these photos and still no FTS? Get on it buddy

[lorenz0]

oh snap, i was wondering where that purple polyp monti went

[Rbacchiega]

MUCK FOR THE WIN!!!!

[Myka]

Crazy how his reflection looks yellow wonder why?

Please tell me you are not cereal. :wink:

[fishoholic]

Crazy how his reflection looks yellow wonder why?

:lol: That's his yellow assessor swimming beside TSB

[michika]

More photos Doug! I'm living vicariously through your SPS while I wait until I can add more of my own.

[fishytime]

What a cutie! (TSB)

Are those all new corals in that post Doug? I really love the assortment might have to sneak over with the surgical bone crushers or something...

Grab your wife's undies by mistake after your shower this morning Brett?

There's a few places I *could* run with that but instead... howzabout 'no'?

Your not gonna let him get away with that are you Brett?:razz:.. no nothing really new in that last set o pics....I've been holding off on posting about some newbies until either A) Im sure their gonna make it....and 2) waiting for them to look somewhat presentable to the general populous .....surgical bone crushers may be a titch clumsy.....all I really have atm is frags, you might need a laser cutter and a microscope to nub of some bits:wink:.....

[lastlight]

I could always bring over the de-nubber.

[fishytime]

HA!


Doug all these photos and still no FTS? Get on it buddy

I know I know.....waitin til my next w/c(due soon) and the glass is tip top

oh snap, i was wondering where that purple polyp monti went

muah ah ah:twised: got get em while they are there:wink:

[fishytime]

Ah tank photos; the highlight of my mornings. Post more Doug, MORE!

More photos Doug! I'm living vicariously through your SPS while I wait until I can add more of my own.

there is definitely something about the way you tell/ask me for more pics Catherine......I like it!:wink: who could get enough of Girlys askin for more, MORE:twised: (pics to come, gotta respond to the other Girly first)

[fishytime]

:lol: That's his yellow assessor swimming beside TSB

ah man!.....You let the cat outta the bag Laurie!.....that was privileged information!.....you should be disciplined!.....assume the position!:twised:

so ya as Girly said I added a yellow assessor a while back.....teeny tiny little thing about 1 1/2" long.....love this little fish....way more out in the open than the blue assessor in the small tank....and this is with the yellow in with three big to him, fast moving tangs.....the blue in the small tank is afraid of his own reflection!:lol:

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[fishytime]

I could always bring over the de-nubber.

well your welcome to bring your de-nubber anytime Brett:biggrin:

[Greenmaster]

Doug all these photos and still no FTS? Get on it buddy

+1 FTS Please

[chris88]

Awsome zoanthids they will look great once they spread.

[freezetyle]

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMG_0012.jpg


Next time I am in town i want to steal me some of those:lol:

[fishoholic]

I could always bring over the de-nubber.

well your welcome to bring your de-nubber anytime Brett:biggrin:

So I was teasin you in Tony's thread but now.........:question:

ah man!.....You let the cat outta the bag Laurie!.....that was privileged information!.....you should be disciplined!.....assume the position!:twised:


Are you sure? Seems like you and Brett have a little somethin going on :twised: :razz:

[fishytime]

So I was teasin you in Tony's thread but now.........:question:



Are you sure? Seems like you and Brett have a little somethin going on :twised: :razz:

you of all peeps shouldnt have any doubts about my orientation:wink:

[fishoholic]

you of all peeps shouldnt have any doubts about my orientation:wink:

:lol: sorry hun but I just couldn't resit teasin you :wink:

[Rbacchiega]

Ewwwwwww PDA....

ha ha just kidding you two.

Glad to see things bounced back Doug...tank looks fantastic...again.

[andestang]

Like how this pic turned out :) How you liking the tail spot ? I've always had a bi-color, but bought a tail spot from RC awhile back and now really like these guys almost as much. Things are still looking good Doug.

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMG_0016.jpg

[fishytime]

Like how this pic turned out :) How you liking the tail spot ? I've always had a bi-color, but bought a tail spot from RC awhile back and now really like these guys almost as much. Things are still looking good Doug.



ya I like how that pic turned out too.....I absolutely loooove the little tsb.....such a cool little camera hog of a fish.....


well you all asked for it so here ya go....

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[michika]

Ah tank porn; its still the highlight of my morning.

Its looking good Doug!

[fishytime]

Ah tank porn; its still the highlight of my morning.

Its looking good Doug!

well Ive always been a bit of an exhibitionist:wink:

thanks Girly:biggrin:

heres some more.....they might look the same but I took a whack of pics with two different cameras


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[Lance]

Looking good Doug! I'm really liking the 'scaping. I probably read it a few pages back but can't remember: Is all this rock from the other tank? Some new stuff?There's some very nice pieces there.

[fishytime]

Glad to see things bounced back Doug...tank looks fantastic...again.

Hey thanks Cash:biggrin:

Looking good Doug! I'm really liking the 'scaping. I probably read it a few pages back but can't remember: Is all this rock from the other tank? Some new stuff?There's some very nice pieces there.

Thanks Lance....pretty much all of the rock that was in V1 is still in the system....if I didnt use it in the display it now lives in the sump.....there are a few new pieces that I scooped from work and used in the display....thats one of the benefits of working where I do....I can usually spend a few minutes shuffling through the new live rock shipments....one piece I took home for the re-scape is really cool....it is a near perfect figure of eight, about three inches thick and completely flat....its in the center of the tank atm, trying to become overrun with zoas......I think there is probably 100#s or so in the display and probably another 100#s of some pretty kick arse rock in the sump:mrgreen:

you can see the hunk o rock Im talking about in the 4th pic down, very bottom rock in the "terrace"....you can sortta see the dark shadows where the voids that create the "eight are.....

This sequence of pics is left to right, looking at the tank...
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[aaronc]

love the rock scape, lots of crevices ...now time for some sun corals and non-phytos corals =)

[Lance]

That is a nice piece of rock. I bet the fish like swimming through the holes.

[fishytime]

love the rock scape, lots of crevices ...now time for some sun corals and non-phytos corals =)

I do love how the sun coral/dendros look and I do have lots of shady areas, but......there is one thing about them.....they are rather high maintenance(you know....like some girlfriends).....I have a hard time sometimes remembering to feed the fish.....let alone spot feeding each head with a piece of mysis:redface:

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redric *said in a little kid from the shining type voice*

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[lorenz0]

I see you bought into those blue and orange yumas as well lol

[aaronc]

I do love how the sun coral/dendros look and I do have lots of shady areas, but......there is one thing about them.....they are rather high maintenance(you know....like some girlfriends).....I have a hard time sometimes remembering to feed the fish.....let alone spot feeding each head with a piece of mysis:redface:

thats true...high maintance but its gonna preeeeeetttyyyy coollllll...( if you compare them to high maintance girlfriends...then dont even bother haha)

[fishytime]

I see you bought into those blue and orange yumas as well lol

hey......what can I say......I like rics:biggrin:.......probably the only shrooms (aside from the orange tongan rhodactis that I have) that will make it back into V2(or the little tank if they decide they dont like the big tank:wink:)

[fishytime]

thats true...high maintenance but its gonna preeeeeetttyyyy coollllll...( if you compare them to high maintenance girlfriends...then dont even bother haha)

ok....I'll admit......I'm lazy:mrgreen:.......do love the way they look though..........the sun coral family I mean.....(mind you....love the way the g/f looks too:biggrin:)*whew.....good save Doug:mrgreen:*

[lorenz0]

oh I hear you. The second I saw them I needed at least one.

Have you considered blastos again? or will that be in the small tank again

[fishytime]

oh I hear you. The second I saw them I needed at least one.

Have you considered blastos again? or will that be in the small tank again

The last surviving coral from the crash is my red and green blasto (there is literally a nub or two of flesh that is hanging on for dear life)....it is in the small tank and I would also like to replace the all red one I lost....

[Llamarama]

Looking good! Love the scape, wish I had more talent in aquascaping other than just piling the rocks up and hoping they look ok and don't fall over :p

[fishoholic]

there is one thing about them.....they are rather high maintenance(you know....like some girlfriends).....

Ahemmmmmm....... you better not be implying anything there mister!

ok....I'll admit......I'm lazy:mrgreen:.......do love the way they look though..........the sun coral family I mean.....(mind you....love the way the g/f looks too:biggrin:)*whew.....good save Doug:mrgreen:*

I don't know about "good save" but maybe I'll kick your butt a little less now :twised:

[lorenz0]

ha ha morning lol's

[JDigital]

Oh snap... PBT in V2... Nice choice buddy.. :smile:

[fishytime]

Oh snap... PBT in V2... Nice choice buddy.. :smile:

funny you should mention the PBT Josh.......went to E-town this last w/e and when I got back it was dead......gone.....totally disappeared.....kinda bummed..his tummy had been looking lumpy so.....???...this is the third or fourth "powder" now that my tank has killed.....I will not try again......

[BlueTang<3]

That sucks... Some fish are tricky, but then you go and see someone keeping a powder blue in a 30 gallon and no issues. Drives me nuts ... Lost my second copperband yesterday, eating great found him sucked up to a powerhead, be the last one I try.

[kien]

That sucks, sorry to hear man. :( That aquascape is looking rad though. I was wondering when I would see that figure 8 in your tank :D A figure 8 zoa garden, nice!

[lastlight]

Wow that rockwork looks great. Some really nice overhangs there it's going to be sweet.

And somehow I missed the yellow assessor comment. I wish I hadn't been super cereal but yeah I totally got owned on that one. Shoot :redface:

[fishytime]

Ahemmmmmm....... you better not be implying anything there mister!



I don't know about "good save" but maybe I'll kick your butt a little less now :twised:


just saw her this last w/e.....she didnt kick my butt at all:razz:

[fishytime]

That sucks... Some fish are tricky, but then you go and see someone keeping a powder blue in a 30 gallon and no issues. Drives me nuts ... Lost my second copperband yesterday, eating great found him sucked up to a powerhead, be the last one I try.

ya at some point you have to say to yourself...."self....this is just not gonna happen for ya"


That sucks, sorry to hear man. :( That aquascape is looking rad though. I was wondering when I would see that figure 8 in your tank :D A figure 8 zoa garden, nice!

Thanks brochacho.....I cant wait til its smothered in zoas.....

went to Sean's last week and brought a few familiar faces home *sings the theme to "Welcome Back Cotter"*

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[BlueTang<3]

look at you go with the clam shots

[Llamarama]

W00T! Jam out with your clam(s) out?? huzzah

[michika]

Ah clams! Very pretty. I want them!

[lastlight]

*sings the theme to "Welcome Back Cotter"*

Haha holy mother of GEEZER :biggrin:

[JDigital]

funny you should mention the PBT Josh.......went to E-town this last w/e and when I got back it was dead......gone.....totally disappeared.....kinda bummed..his tummy had been looking lumpy so.....???...this is the third or fourth "powder" now that my tank has killed.....I will not try again......

Oh man.. sorry to hear that... odd though, I only lost my 2nd PBT when I did the tank transfer... otherwise they were the best fish I owned.

btw, Danny started working on IT a couple nights ago.. ;)

[freezetyle]

btw, Danny started working on IT a couple nights ago.. ;)


Are you joining us again Josh?

[michika]

Come back to the darkside Josh. We have cookies!

[globaldesigns]

Come back to the darkside Josh. We have cookies!

MMMMM, Yum.... Cookies

[lorenz0]

Come back to the darkside Josh. We have cookies!

I've been trying to convince him. common josh, just a little nano...

[fishytime]

look at you go with the clam shots

told you I was a sucker for a lovely little clam.....or 10:mrgreen:

W00T! Jam out with your clam(s) out?? huzzah

why does that sorrta sound dirty?

Ah clams! Very pretty. I want them!

tell ya what Caterine......I'll mud wrestle ya for em:wink:.......*thinks to himself "may not be as easy as it sounds......she's a derby girl.....probably kick my arse"..*

[fishytime]

Haha holy mother of GEEZER :biggrin:

hey!.....Im not that much older than you.......am I???:razz:

[fishytime]

Oh man.. sorry to hear that... odd though, I only lost my 2nd PBT when I did the tank transfer... otherwise they were the best fish I owned.

btw, Danny started working on IT a couple nights ago.. ;)

well......stuff happens...not sure exactly what did it.....never did find the carcass either....

he did!!! must be the 1 year anniversary of when IT was really started:wink::razz:

[fishytime]

Are you joining us again Josh?

Come back to the darkside Josh. We have cookies!

I've been trying to convince him. common josh, just a little nano...

Yes Josh......listen to my voice.....listen to it carefully......you are getting sleepy.....very sleepy:twised:.....come back to us Josh......step back into the black hole that your bank account will once again become:mrgreen:......or at least come over for a HB or two:biggrin:

[JDigital]

Are you joining us again Josh?

Come back to the darkside Josh. We have cookies!

I've been trying to convince him. common josh, just a little nano...

Find me a brand new place to live in, without a paranoid roommate that will allow a tank, with cheap rent and I will come back. :mrgreen:

My roommate is a good buddy, and this is his first home (bought) and just worries about the possible damage a tank may cause.


I just creep around late a night now a days. :twised:

[JDigital]

Yes Josh......listen to my voice.....listen to it carefully......you are getting sleepy.....very sleepy:twised:.....come back to us Josh......step back into the black hole that your bank account will once again become:mrgreen:......or at least come over for a HB or two:biggrin:


Funny you should mention HB... I am sipping on one right now. :mrgreen:

[Delphinus]

I have extra check valves if it will help :p

[michika]

tell ya what Caterine......I'll mud wrestle ya for em:wink:.......*thinks to himself "may not be as easy as it sounds......she's a derby girl.....probably kick my arse"..*

Oh! A challenge! I'd give you a fair run, you know put on a bit of a show. Then I'd crush you and steal all the pretty pretty clams. :razz:

[JDigital]

I have extra check valves if it will help :p

Roomie is more concerned with a tank blow out. Which in my experience is fairly rare, but it's not a battle I will win with him, nor do I want to press the issue and cause friction with one of my best friends. haha

[fishytime]

Oh! A challenge! I'd give you a fair run, you know put on a bit of a show. Then I'd crush you and steal all the pretty pretty clams. :razz:

Hey!.....Im like your Kevin......Im wiry....bah.....who am I kidding....your right..... you'd probably crush me:mrgreen:..........but I might like it:twised:

Heres a couple just for you Catherine:razz:......my new hippo (to sweeten the pot:wink:)

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[fishoholic]

Hey!.....Im like your Kevin......Im wiry....bah.....who am I kidding....your right..... you'd probably crush me:mrgreen:..........but I might like it:twised:



Ahem...... Behave yourself there mister! :twised:

[michika]

MMmmm clam porn in the morning, perfect start to my Sunday! I want one of them so badly, but I just can't spare the cash right now if I want Tibet to be up and running on schedule.

[fishytime]

Ahem...... Behave yourself there mister! :twised:
oh.....um.......ya......was all that out load?.....sometimes my inner type voice is apparently audible to others.......some call it a gift:mrgreen:

MMmmm clam porn in the morning, perfect start to my Sunday! I want one of them so badly, but I just can't spare the cash right now if I want Tibet to be up and running on schedule.

you know the hippos are surprisingly affordable.....not much more than a couple bottles of selcon:wink:



A few months back (before I moved and the tank crash) the friend that shot the first video of my tank came by to test out some new lenses.....heres what the final product looked like......video was taken probably at the peek of how the tank looked before the holocaust.....was actually very hard for me to watch and the caption at the end made me....well......teary:sad:....I hope you all can enjoy it for the brilliant cinematography and editing that it is..... http://www.vimeo.com/16591694.......thanks Dan! (and Josh):biggrin:

[Delphinus]

I scanned through it (it's late and I shouldn't be up anymore at this point), but, what I did see was all very "WOW."

Having lived through more than a fair share of tank crashes .. I know the pain all too well, I relive it whenever I look at old photos or vids of tank setups past myself. But ... onwards and upwards. Sometimes the best you can do, is the best you can do... Take what you can learn from it and move forward.

[fishoholic]

The video was well done, albeit sad to watch. Sorry again hun for all the loss you went through. At least now version 2 is doing well and you're back on track.

[Myka]

Nice clams Doug! Your thread is still too X-rated for me though! :p

[365seasons]

Neat video Dougy. Sad to see it all, but I'm positive that V2 is going to be bigger and better again! :biggrin:

[Lance]

Great vid Doug. Kinda bittersweet watching it though. :sad: On the other hand a year from now we'll be watching an even nicer V2 video.

[bauder1986]

Great vid Doug. Kinda bittersweet watching it though. :sad: On the other hand a year from now we'll be watching an even nicer V2 video.

Only a year from now??? Haha concidering Doug is doing up this tank with premo corals in this tank with even more knowledge under his belt then he did from V1...yah I give it eight months for sure and Doug will achieve what most of us concider amazing! I just cant wait til this tank meets its 2 year BDay, will be twice as stunning as the last version gauranteed.

[blacknife]

That Motion Notion video makes me sad as i have not been out there in a few years.. oh well

[lastlight]

Fantastic video Doug your tank was beautiful. I really did a double take when a few of your sps were 'waving' in the current. Then I realized they were mounted to wobble-rocks!

Love the closeup of the spinning snail and that one part with the yellow tang where it looks like there is a deep and blue cavern opening up behind it.

Work your magic I'm sure V2 at its peak will be even more amazing... and I'll make sure to see it this time :neutral:

[fishytime]

Thanks for all the words of encouragement guys and gals

more pics:biggrin:

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4782.jpg

My fav coral in the tank atm:wink:
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Mr. Chapstick (or Gobydude)
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[lorenz0]

Ohhh rainbow acans

[fishytime]

Ohhh rainbow acans

actually Laurier...thats not the "rainbow"(still not a true rainbow) the "rainbow" is in the small tank....the one you commented on is in the big tank and predominantly red.....interesting that the new heads are a different color, huh?

with the recent influx of clams Im starting to think that dosing the tank might be a good idea.....admittedly I havnt tested for a dang thing since the crash so I have no clue where my parameters are at ATM:redface:.....I figure I will start with some "zeo" food type additives(SP, CV, Xtra, AA) until I find the motivation to test the tank for the big three.....Im gonna start off slow with the zeo and gauge the tanks reaction to the increase in nutrients....

some recent shots from the little tank


this is my first chalice/enchino ever.... Fragd It has is Named "Ragin River" More orange to the eye than what the pic shows....
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4792.jpg

Octospawn that has finally turned that nice dark/neon green that it is supposed to be
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4793.jpg

and a few shot from the big tank

M. Setosa
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4797.jpg


a yet unknown to me Aussie acro, starting to show its true colors
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4795.jpg

and a "sunset" monti that almost completely washed of all its orange when I first introduced it....another one that is starting to color back up
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4794.jpg

[lorenz0]

That is weird. from that photo the look semi like a rainbow. But nice sunset, might have to bug you about a frag of it later on

[Myka]

Hey Doug, you got an ID for this Acro I got off you awhile back? Want a frag back? :D

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=69825

[fishytime]

That is weird. from that photo the look semi like a rainbow. But nice sunset, might have to bug you about a frag of it later on


once it gets bigger......anytime mang....anytime:biggrin:


Hey Doug, you got an ID for this Acro I got off you awhile back? Want a frag back? :D

I looked around a bit and I have no idea what that acro is Mindy:redface:......Acropora Wowsurehasdonewellinyourtankus????:mrgreen:....tha t was the "replacement" wasnt it???

sure Mindy....you frag me and I'll frag you:biggrin:


I fed the tanks last night and after doing so I was looking in the small tank hoping to get a glimpse of my blue assessor(darn wimpy hiding fish)when I spied another rare sight......one of my Pom Pom crabs.....and a Girly Pom Pom to boot....as evident from the large pink/red sack of eggs:surprise:....Im not sure how Pom Poms reproduce....whether there needs to be a male and a female present for the female to produce a clutch of eggs or if the females will produce eggs even with no male present???....might have to try and research that one....anyway I thought it was cool, so I took a few pics (sorry for the quality as the pics were taken through dirty glass:redface:
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4814.jpg
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So I really started looking around and found Girly Poms possible b/f hiding under his chalice dome:mrgreen:*que the cheesey porn music*
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4821.jpg
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[Nebthet]

I luv your pom pom.. it is soooo cute.

[Douglas]

Tanks looking good Doug, Once that sunset monti gets big enough that you can spare a piece. keep me in mind. ;0) Doug

[fishoholic]

Cute pom poms :biggrin:

[Lance]

Cute pom poms :biggrin:


Laurie, you never mind about Doug's pom-poms!

[fishoholic]

Laurie, you never mind about Doug's pom-poms!

:rofl: well he was referencing them with porn, so what do you expect! :mrgreen:

[DCDN]

I just saw one of my crabs and same thing. Guess its just the cold weather outside. Need to find new activities

[michika]

Bow chica wow wow!

[fishytime]

I luv your pom pom.. it is soooo cute.


aw shucks.....thanks Sarah:redface:


Tanks looking good Doug, Once that sunset monti gets big enough that you can spare a piece. keep me in mind. ;0) Doug

I will do that Doug (great name BTW:mrgreen:)

[fishytime]

Bow chica wow wow!

I see you know the tune huh?:razz:


had a visit from a couple old friends last week.....and one of em brought his camera:biggrin::biggrin: I suck soooo bad at takin pics of my fish so Josh helped me out......I really wanted a couple good pics of my Chevy while he is still somewhat in his juvenile coloration.....

Pics by JDigital thanks again Josh...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/JDigital/both.jpg
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[fishoholic]

Wow great pic.'s of the fish I love how Buba's colours pop in the pic.'s of him.

[michika]

I see you know the tune huh?:razz:

Maybe! While we're on the topic...how about some more clam pr0n?

Nice shots Josh!

[Nebthet]

Very nice pictures... I love the color on the purple tang.

I agree with michika, we need some clam pr0n.

[xtreme]

Very nice pictures... I love the color on the purple tang.

I agree with michika, we need some clam pr0n.

Thats cause its not a purple tang.:biggrin:

And ya Doug, get your hands on some more of those pretty clams and show us the pics.

[fishytime]

First off......Im starting to notice a.....feminine trend in my thread........and I like it!!!!:mrgreen:

Wow great pic.'s of the fish I love how Buba's colours pop in the pic.'s of him.

Maybe! While we're on the topic...how about some more clam pr0n?

Nice shots Josh!

Very nice pictures... I love the color on the purple tang.

I agree with michika, we need some clam pr0n.

Josh does have a bit of a knack for pics:razz:.....
ladies, ladies.....patience...... the clam pr0n will have to wait til later this week.....I have a date with 4 or 5 lovely little clams....... Im supposed to meet them at Seans.... I said he was welcome to pick one and I would take the rest home with me....Im really not sure that I can manage em all......space wise I mean:twised::mrgreen:

how bout I show you Girlys a couple pics of one of my ringed(money) cowries??? look, sometimes they are smooth and shiny......
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4815.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4819.jpg

....and sometimes they are rough and prickly:wink:
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4816.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4820.jpg

[JDigital]

You edited the thread title just for 5 pics? LOL

It's a sweet tang though... just a pain in the arse to photograph... :lol:

[JDigital]

Maybe! While we're on the topic...how about some more clam pr0n?

Nice shots Josh!

Thanks Catherine... if you ever get that monster tank built... gimme a shout! :wink:

[fishytime]

You edited the thread title just for 5 pics? LOL

It's a sweet tang though... just a pain in the arse to photograph... :lol:

Ya he was a bit elusive wasnt he???

a few coral shots by Jdigital:biggrin:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/JDigital/acan.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/JDigital/coral1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/JDigital/maze.jpg


and I took this last one with Josh's kick arse camera
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/JDigital/yourpic.jpg



Laurie and I are going tonight to get the last of my clams from Sean.....Im not sure where to put them all.......I may have to part with one or two so keep your eyes on the for sale forum....

[fishytime]

heres a couple newbie zoabies.....

theses first ones I thought may be bam-bams but Im not so sure
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4826.jpg

Laurier was kind and generous enough to frag me off a few polyps of his "shockwave" zoas:biggrin:.... I had a frag before but lost them in the incident.....Thanks again mang!
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4828.jpg

an aussielicious un-identified sps frag
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4827.jpg

well, I have been dosing some of the zeo foods now for a couple weeks and wow!.....what a difference....things that seemed to be struggling are improving in color and Im now getting decent polyp exstention....I spose the next step will be to actually test the tank for the big three and get handle on that...heres a couple pics of some feeding lps....
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4823.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4822.jpg

and finnally, Laurie and I went to Seans to get the last of my clams(thanks again for being such a patient babysitter bud!).....we came home with a threesome:surprise:....would have been a foursome but one lovely didnt wanna leave Sean's:mrgreen:...
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4838.jpg

and a couple closer pics of my favorite of the trio(if I had to pick one:wink:)
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMG_0002-1.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4836.jpg

[fishoholic]

I love that one clam too, it's so perdy :mrgreen:

[michika]

Mmmm hot and sexy clams and cowries!

I agree, that clam on the right is smokin'! I can't wait to start filling up my new tank with smexy clams!

[Zoaelite]

First ones are Dragon eyes and what certainly looks like Bam-Bams, looking good Doug! Glad to see the tank is rebounding nicely.
Levi

[fishytime]

I love that one clam too, it's so perdy :mrgreen:

Mmmm hot and sexy clams and cowries!

I agree, that clam on the right is smokin'! I can't wait to start filling up my new tank with smexy clams!


Thank you Girlys....I do attempt to aim to please:mrgreen:


First ones are Dragon eyes and what certainly looks like Bam-Bams, looking good Doug! Glad to see the tank is rebounding nicely.
Levi

I kinda thought they were when I first snagged them, but then I was googlin pics and thats what got me doubting it....if they are, the cool!, if not then.......cool! I think they are killer no matter what the silly name:wink:

couple more clam pics for the Girlys

my big "chromillusion" crocea..... green or purple, depending on what angle you look at it
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMG_0001-1.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4831.jpg

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4844.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4842.jpg

[FishyFishy!]

Oh man those are some sexy clams!!!!!!!!

Did you buy anything from Ocean's when I saw you there the other day?

[fishytime]

Oh man those are some sexy clams!!!!!!!!

Did you buy anything from Ocean's when I saw you there the other day?

Thanks man!....

no......it takes something pretty sweet or rare for me to decide to pay retail for stuff at the competition:wink:....there was a sweet little clam at BA's that had my interest tweaked that day....but I decided against it:neutral:

[xtreme]

Clams are looking good Doug! Glad they are all back home and happy.

[fishytime]

Clams are looking good Doug! Glad they are all back home and happy.

ya I think maybe they are going through a little light withdrawal after leaving your tank but all in all, not looking too bad:biggrin:.......again 1000 thank yous!

scored a couple frags this week.....

"clash of the titans" favia a la Snappy
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4851.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4852.jpg

and I have no idea what these zoas are but Im pretty dang sure I havnt seen them before...
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4853.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4854.jpg

[lastlight]

Nice scores Doug. I've got a matching frag of that there coral. :razz:

I saw this on LA:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1219.snc4/155192_478719904705_32999209705_5459709_2945926_n. jpg

They call it an Aussie War Coral. Somewhere I saw it called favites. Is Favites and Favia the same thing? Is this pic of the same coral as ours? I hope so!

[kien]

nice score guys! def one of my favourite favias.

[fishytime]

dang!......holiday time is a busy time of year.....been a while(for me anyway) since I updated.....


Nice scores Doug. I've got a matching frag of that there coral. :razz:They call it an Aussie War Coral. Somewhere I saw it called favites. Is Favites and Favia the same thing? Is this pic of the same coral as ours? I hope so!

"aussie war" or if you want to call it by the cool designer name, "clash of the titans fav".....favites and favia are the same AND the pic is indeed what we have:wink:

nice score guys! def one of my favourite favias.

Mine too! feel lucky to have scored a frag......that being said we got a huge one in at the shop just before Xmas.....it was the size of a dinner plate!:surprise:



couple fish updates......I realized that I never mentioned that I got a deep water coral beauty........like three months ago:redface:...................................... ....and I know what I said when I lost my powder brown................but Laurie made me do it!.......I added a powder blue two/three weeks ago............I know.........Im weak.......the thing that made me try again was this PB was at the shop for a couple weeks and he already settled in enough to come and pick at the hair on my arm while I was cleaning his tank......extremely rare that a tang settles in that quick in a lfs environment..... so far he is doing really well.....got my fingers crossed though....

heres a couple invert pics

blue tuxedo
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4858.jpg

and I got this wicked feather duster from Laurie as a "tank stuffer" x-mas prezzie.....Ive never seen one like this before.....
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4856.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4855.jpg

[Skimmerking]

Doug do you have any scollies in there

[fishytime]

Doug do you have any scollies in there

no scollys mang.......I wouldnt mind one, but try convincing Kev to bring em in:wink:

[kien]

I love feature dusters (but you prob knew that), and man that one is a beaut! If you ever tire of admiring it's beauty shoot me a PM :D

[Ryan]

Im working on craig to bring them in too :). Last I talked to Kevin he was bragging up some new buddy thats able to bring them in from down under but I still dont see them! Thats okay though the clown tank isnt set up so I gots no room.

I like how this is turning out as well Doug. Those zoanthids you posted sure are nice. I havent seen anything like that before either.

[fishytime]

I like how this is turning out as well Doug. Those zoanthids you posted sure are nice. I havent seen anything like that before either.

thanks man.....you know, sometimes you find the coolest things on the edges of colonies of other zoas:mrgreen::wink:

I love feature dusters (but you prob knew that), and man that one is a beaut! If you ever tire of admiring it's beauty shoot me a PM :D

Im with you there brochacho......the new feather duster makes three for me, plus I have a red cocoworm........come to think of ot I seem to have a serious weakness for inverts in general......the add on tank is basically all inverts..... Hawaiian feather dusters(2), the coco, small crocea, money cowries(2),pom poms(3), purple porcelain crabs(2).......I doooo love cool critters:biggrin:....obviously my Girly knows that too.....she gave my these two critters as "tank stuffers" too.(have I mentioned she rocks?)

white porcelain crab
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4859.jpg


sexy shrimp (love the booty wiggle)
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4860.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4884.jpg


and since Im now in invert mode


Hawaiian Feathers
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4865.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4866.jpg

purple porcelain crab
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4882.jpg

pom-pom silhouette
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4870.jpg

[freezetyle]

porcelain crabs are super neat. tanks looking great doug!

[fishytime]

porcelain crabs are super neat. tanks looking great doug!

Thanks Jon....


Hows about some LPS pics?

heres a couple Aussie micromussa frags
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4876.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4863.jpg


http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4877.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4864.jpg

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4868.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4875.jpg

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4867.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4874.jpg

[Skimmerking]

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm AUSSIE:mrgreen:

[fishoholic]

glad to see the sexy shrip and crab are doing well :biggrin: I miss the sexy shrimp I think I will get one for myself next time :mrgreen:

[fishytime]

glad to see the sexy shrip and crab are doing well :biggrin: I miss the sexy shrimp I think I will get one for myself next time :mrgreen:

I offered to let you keep it:biggrin:


now, for some acan pics

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4869.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4872.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4873.jpg

and heres a pic of the only surviving coral from V1......this thing has been through hell and back.....it was literally just a "nub" of flesh and is now starting to look like its former self.....
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4861.jpg

[Nebthet]

Very nice acans.. those blastos are cute too

[fishytime]

Very nice acans.. those blastos are cute too

Thanks Girly
aw shucks:redface:.....Sarah thinks my blasto is cute:redface:

[fishytime]

small update......I bumped up the flow yet again....I added a tunze 6065......this puts the flow inside the tank @ 11150gph and 101xs turnover.....wooooooooooo!:mrgreen:

[lastlight]

What kind of sand can survive that onslaught man? Acans are purdy!

[fishytime]

What kind of sand can survive that onslaught man? Acans are purdy!

thanks Brett.....sand doesnt survive......V2 will probably end up being like V1.....V1 was a 50/50 split.....bare bottom up front and sand at the back:lol:......maybe I could get some of that cool colored gravel and sprinkle that up front:mrgreen:

[Skimmerking]

thanks Brett.....sand doesnt survive......V2 will probably end up being like V1.....V1 was a 50/50 split.....bare bottom up front and sand at the back:lol:......maybe I could get some of that cool colored gravel and sprinkle that up front:mrgreen:
Doug how are the Acans liking the Flow

[fishytime]

Doug how are the Acans liking the Flow


they dont seem to mind to much....that being said they dont look as puffy as Jmes's cans....... I dont target feed my corals at all, so that could be a reason they dont extend as far as some acans.....I also have a favia in the big tank that seems to be doing well....probably something to do with their "low profile".....I used to have a massive frogspawn in V1 that I ended up having to sell because of my flow increases:sad:....

[fishytime]

New fishy for me!!!.... finally got my mystery wrasse.....now we are so happy we do the dance of joy*does little happy dance*.....Ive had him for a couple weeks.... he was placed in my tank via a covert operation....the fish came in while I was in E-town for a week....Mikey(Guappo) was taking care of my tank(tanks again mang!) and just so happened to pop into the shop right when the fish shipment came.....I had told Kevin that if the fish came in to call me and I would pick it up before it got acclimated to the fish system.....obviously with me in E-town that couldnt happen so Kevin sent the fish home with Mikey....the buggers didnt tell me about it, so I almost had two mystery wrasses.....Kevin had mentioned by PM that the wrasses were coming in, so I spent the whole week in Edmonton thinking about the wrasse I had waiting for me at the shop.....I was so excited that I stopped at the shop on the drive home from E-town to pick it up...the shop was closed so I let my self in and went to the clam tank(where I asked Kevin to put the wrasse) and it wasnt there....so I start looking around the shop and there is one in a different tank.....so, ok, there he is........I start to get the stuff together to net and bag him and I thought, maybe I should give Kev a call....so I call Kevin to get the scoop and he basically had to spill the beans and tell me that he and Mike had added my wrasse to my tank already.......whew...that was close.....I dont need two wrasses!

snapped a few pics while in the tank last night...


my new fav feather duster
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4895.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4892.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4887.jpg


and a couple actinic shots

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4896.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4897.jpg

magicians
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4898.jpg

superman digitata
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4899.jpg

[The Grizz]

That is a sweet duster dude and I want those magicians :mrgreen: or some just like them, hint hint ( if there are any at RC hide them for me)

[Snappy]

Things are coming along nicely Doug:biggrin:

[jphong]

Nice tank! That feather duster is killer

[Lance]

Nice Duster Doug, but where are the pics of the new Wrasse? Show me your Wrasse!

[fishoholic]

That is a sweet duster dude

Nice tank! That feather duster is killer

You guys realize that awesome duster came from Red coral Edmonton, was there for a couple of weeks before I grabbed it for Doug :mrgreen:

[The Grizz]

You guys realize that awesome duster came from Red coral Edmonton, was there for a couple of weeks before I grabbed it for Doug :mrgreen:

I did not see that when I was there :surprise: If i did it just might have followed me home.:lol:

[fishytime]

That is a sweet duster dude and I want those magicians :mrgreen: or some just like them, hint hint ( if there are any at RC hide them for me)

unfortunately for you my friend there are no magicians left at RCC:sad:

Things are coming along nicely Doug:biggrin:

Thanks Greg....Im gonna have to get in the tank and get a few pics of the cans I got from ya......

Nice tank! That feather duster is killer

Thanks brochacho!:biggrin:

[fishytime]

Nice Duster Doug, but where are the pics of the new Wrasse? Show me your Wrasse!

thanks Lance
admittedly my wrasse pic taking skill are severely lacking......its quite hard to get good pics of my wrasse.....can never seem to get all of it in the shot, even though I dont have an overly large wrasse......it is one nice wrasse tho, if I do say so myself......:mrgreen::lol:


You guys realize that awesome duster came from Red coral Edmonton, was there for a couple of weeks before I grabbed it for Doug :mrgreen:

she is soooo good to me:wink:


I did not see that when I was there :surprise: If i did it just might have followed me home.:lol:

must go into LFS with eyes fully open and peeled for the obscure little goodies:biggrin:

few more pics
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4890.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4889.jpg


my superman/pokerstar monti (it seems to be having a serious identity crisis)
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4885.jpg

and just because Sarah thought it was cute, another pic of my blasto
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o19/fishytime/Fishytime%202/IMGP4888.jpg