280g Mixed Reef

[xtreme]

Well I figure I should finally get around to doing a tank journal. Unfortunately, it won't have the detail of some of the other great build threads here. My 280g has been running for almost four months now. The majority of the livestock came from my 125g which was established for a year and a half before this upgrade happened. Thanks to Canreef, the 125g which was my first saltwater tank was a great success. A year and a half after getting the saltwater addiction it was time for an upgrade.

I picked up the tank used off of a fellow canreefer and I must say without those suction cups I don't think the tank would have made it home in one piece.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/P5230575.jpg

Made it through the door
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/P5230578.jpg

Tipped it down the stairs
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/P5230579.jpg

and into the basement
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/P5240583.jpg

Here is the stand that I slapped together and I have still yet to finish it
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/P6190602.jpg

and the sump on wheels waiting for its resting place
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/P6190600.jpg

[xtreme]

A few more pics with water in the tank:

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/P7090698.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/P7090699.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/P7090702.jpg

[Delphinus]

Nice overflow! Man I wish my 280g was like that.

Tagging along, can't wait to see the rest of it all, if since it's already running! :)

[xtreme]

Nice overflow! Man I wish my 280g was like that.



It has four 1" bulkheads which probably wouldn't have been my first choice if I had built it custom but has ended up working quite well.

[JDigital]

I like the sump design, especially the dropped down edge for skimmer accessibility.

Look forward to seeing more pics... :mrgreen:

[Pazil]

Awesome tank man.... We need more pictures though!!!

[christyf5]

I like the sump design, especially the dropped down edge for skimmer accessibility.

Look forward to seeing more pics... :mrgreen:

+1 somebody was thinking when they designed that one!! :mrgreen:

I'm looking at building a tank stand something along that design. Can I ask why you reinforced the top part of the stand but not the bottom (the cross pieces)?

[xtreme]

I like the sump design, especially the dropped down edge for skimmer accessibility.

Look forward to seeing more pics... :mrgreen:

I'm glad I had the foresight to do that. It was a DIY project with a hole saw and an angle grinder with a diamond wheel. Now I can get my skimmer in and out for cleaning and am able to upgrade if I choose to.


Awesome tank man.... We need more pictures though!!!

I'm working on it.:biggrin:

[JDigital]

+1 somebody was thinking when they designed that one!! :mrgreen:

I'm looking at building a tank stand something along that design. Can I ask why you reinforced the top part of the stand but not the bottom (the cross pieces)?

My guess would be so the sump can sit flat on the floor... and not perched up higher on "rails".

[christyf5]

My guess would be so the sump can sit flat on the floor... and not perched up higher on "rails".

so the stand doesn't really need them then? Sorry to hijack, I just wanted to clarify for my own info :biggrin:

[fishytime]

Ya Sean.....bout time you got around to bragging about your beast:biggrin:

[xtreme]

My guess would be so the sump can sit flat on the floor... and not perched up higher on "rails".

Yes that is one reason. I knew the space between the top of the sump and the stand was going to be tight. With a 30" tall tank I need a ladder to get into it as it is. The cross braces on the top rail are to keep the 6' lengths from twisting/warping. I read that was a possibility in another stand building thread. I contemplated using a 2x8 for the top rail with no center support, but again that would increase the overall height. I can live with the center brace.

[xtreme]

so the stand doesn't really need them then? Sorry to hijack, I just wanted to clarify for my own info :biggrin:

Nope, all the weight is distributed among the bottom frame. No need for a plywood bottom. Similar in design to metal stands.

[christyf5]

Nope, all the weight is distributed among the bottom frame. No need for a plywood bottom. Similar in design to metal stands.


Cool! Thanks for the info.

Keep those pics coming! :wink:

[Delphinus]

I like the sump design, especially the dropped down edge for skimmer accessibility.


Now isn't that interesting .. hmm. I didn't notice that at first because the first picture of the sump doesn't have that !!

So I'm curious how that came to be. Diamond belt sander? Dremel?

(Scissors? :lol:)

[lastlight]

I still can't believe that sump cutout was all DIY...that's awesome.

I also love how tall these dang 280s are.

Oh and your electrical 'hub' behind the tank is scary haha!

[xtreme]

Drilled two holes with a 1.5" hole saw then used the angle grinder with a a 4" diamond wheel on it. Used the bottom 1/4 of the holes for the curves in the cut. Took all of 15 or 20 mins. Couldn't believe how easy it was.

[xtreme]

Oh and your electrical 'hub' behind the tank is scary haha!

Yeah, that was temporary. The was a partially finished bar sitting where the tank is now. The bar was wired, conveniently with 2 circuits, those where the wires from it.

[Delphinus]

Sorry I didn't notice you explained the sump cutout already. :redface:

How far from the edge did the holes go?

[xtreme]

Ok here are some more pics. The tank transfer ended up being somewhat of a spur of the moment decision but it ended up going as smooth as you could ask for. Its easy when you have a fully functional tank sitting 10' away to transfer everything into.

Here's the 125 right before it came down:

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/125.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/125l.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/125r.jpg

[xtreme]

And a couple shots of everything a day or two after the transfer. Well not everything, there are still a lot of corals in my sump at this point.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/P7140750.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/P7140753.jpg

[xtreme]

Sorry I didn't notice you explained the sump cutout already. :redface:

How far from the edge did the holes go?

No worries. The chunk of glass I cut out ended up being 2.75" wide. Valuable space.:biggrin:

[MikeP]

Things are looking really good :)

[JDigital]

Tangs look most happy with the new home.. :mrgreen:

[xtreme]

Fast forward. These pics were taken last night. I think a new camera will be on my christmas list this year.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/PA260613.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/PA260618.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/PA260619.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/PA260627.jpg

[Delphinus]

Shag-a-delic baby!! Love the carpet. :cool: How long have you had the Achilles?

(I almost want one myself, but am scared to try.)

[lastlight]

Where on earth did you get that crazy U-shaped piece of rock you have those zoas nestled in? Never seen rock like that before.

[kien]

Very nice! I remember when you were just talking about putting a tank there. Love these fast build threads. Instant gratification for the win!! If only those other large builds showed this kind of progress. Ya you know who you are :lol:

[JTaylor420]

nice lookin tank there, i'll bring my camera over this week for some shots

[lastlight]

If only those other large builds showed this kind of progress. Ya you know who you are :lol:

My rock is in Washington. Things are going to proceed very quickly come Monday!

[kien]

My rock is in Washington. Things are going to proceed very quickly come Monday!

I don't want excuses, I want results!

By the way Sean, I noticed that there were 4 pipes leading in (or out) of the overflow. Sorry if I missed this somewhere in the thread, but was curious what they were. I can see that two of them are herbie overflows (one main and one emergency), but can't tell what the two middle ones are?

[parkinsn]

Nice Tear drop you have in their. Maybe I will come with Jtaylor420 and have a few beers this weekend so I can check it out.

[Delphinus]

If only those other large builds showed this kind of progress. Ya you know who you are :lol:

Hmmm, make you a deal: Take back the YTOOL problem fixing and I'll release more progress pictures in my build thread. Geez, don't you work for a living?? What ridiculous company do you work for that lets you slack off so much? Get a job you bum.

[kien]

Hmmm, make you a deal: Take back the YTOOL problem fixing and I'll release more progress pictures in my build thread. Geez, don't you work for a living?? What ridiculous company do you work for that lets you slack off so much? Get a job you bum.

I would be more than happy to take it back! It was only taken off my plate because the "specialist" was going to get it fixed much much much much sooner than I would have ??? :lol::lol::lol: AND, I would have more work to do if a certain someone would fix the ytool already so that I could get some data to play with :P

Okay, enough with the hijacking. I have another question! Are you going to sell your old tank ? Or have you already sold it?

[xtreme]

Shag-a-delic baby!! Love the carpet. :cool: How long have you had the Achilles?

(I almost want one myself, but am scared to try.)

Only had him a few days. So far the rest of the crowd is giving him too hard of a time and he is eating well so I'm hoping for the best.

[xtreme]

Where on earth did you get that crazy U-shaped piece of rock you have those zoas nestled in? Never seen rock like that before.

I picked that piece up as well as a couple other crazy shapes off of a fellow canreefer who was shutting down his tank. And the best part was I only paid like 2 bucks a pound for it all.

[xtreme]

By the way Sean, I noticed that there were 4 pipes leading in (or out) of the overflow. Sorry if I missed this somewhere in the thread, but was curious what they were. I can see that two of them are herbie overflows (one main and one emergency), but can't tell what the two middle ones are?

Of the four pipes one is completely shut off with a ball valve. The second is partially shut off with another ball valve then with the third one I have a gate valve to tweak the herbie. Then of course the fourth is an emergency drain.


Okay, enough with the hijacking. I have another question! Are you going to sell your old tank ? Or have you already sold it?

I already sold it.

[xtreme]

I started this thread a while back and figure its time to update things. The biggest disappointment was the achilles not making it. The others tangs stressed him out too much and he never had a chance to settle in. A couple months ago I added a purple tang my cousin wanted me to have when he shut down his tank. He get along just fine with everyone, wish I could have said the same about the achilles. Other recent additions include a tailspot blenny, long nose hawk as well as numerous corals. Here are a couple pictures of some new toys as well as some decent livestock pics.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_0858-1.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_0856-1.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_0764.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_0780.jpg

Looking forward to this frag growing out.
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_0782-1-1.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_0783.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_0790.jpg

[xtreme]

A few more pics including the "mandatory" FTS.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_0795.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_0803.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_0807.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_0850.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_0838.jpg

[marie]

What lights are you using at the moment?

[xtreme]

3 x 250W DE Ushio 14k with 22K and actinic T5. The pics look at little dark but I find the coral colors to be pretty accurate. I have always had a hard time getting decent pics.

[Delphinus]

Shag carpet! :cool:

Things are looking great! :)

[xtreme]

Got a few good pics tonight I thought I'd share.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_1478.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_1691.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_1669.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_1622.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_1507.jpg

[lastlight]

Oh I love those first two...the blenny in particular. Needless to say I voted 'cute' in that recent poll. Great shots!

Are those corals touching in the last shot? They look like buddies?

[lobsterboy]

looking awesome Sean. the clams forest looks really cool.

I seen another picture in Doug;s thread of a top down, does that have the setosa on the top left ?

[anaitari]

I have to agree the clams look awesome

[Doug]

Very nice pics. :thumb:

[fishytime]

Saweet pics Sean......that one with the LMB is money!

[xtreme]

looking awesome Sean. the clams forest looks really cool.

I seen another picture in Doug;s thread of a top down, does that have the setosa on the top left ?

Thanks John, ya that is the setosa you saw. Lovin that frag...

[Lance]

Yeah the LM Blenny pic is great. Looks like he is standing guard over his clam bed.

[Delphinus]

Moer carpet anemone pics plzkthxbai.

[andestang]

000hhhh yesss some nice pic's indeed ! I like the cap surrounding the acro.

[muck]

Moer carpet anemone pics plzkthxbai.

whut he sed.. :mrgreen:

[lastlight]

Moer carpet anemone pics plzkthxbai.

MOAR Tony. MOAR. How many times do we need to cover this!?

[xtreme]

Moer carpet anemone pics plzkthxbai.

No can do. I made the tough decision to re-home my nem a month or so ago. It was over a foot in diameter and was starting to sting my corals. If it ever decided to go for a walk again it would have been trouble. I considered setting up another tank for it but I just don't have the time or space. Plus moving it out created space for more SPS, although most of the space has already been filled.

[muck]

MOAR Tony. MOAR. How many times do we need to cover this!?
http://4gifs.com/gallery/d/57247-1/moar_plz.jpg

[Skimmerking]

Moer carpet anemone pics plzkthxbai.

Like I have stated before MUCK that is what Hookers and BLOW does to a guy who lives in Calgary

[Delphinus]

No can do. I made the tough decision to re-home my nem a month or so ago. It was over a foot in diameter and was starting to sting my corals. If it ever decided to go for a walk again it would have been trouble. I considered setting up another tank for it but I just don't have the time or space. Plus moving it out created space for more SPS, although most of the space has already been filled.

Awww. Le bummer. Although "moar" space for moar SPS is prolly good too.

[lastlight]

Like I have stated before MUCK that is what Hookers and BLOW does to a guy who lives in Calgary

Mike dances a graceful ballet with the 'post reply' button. It's like poetry in one's and zeroes.:biggrin:

[xtreme]

Polyp Extension!

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_1552.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_1547.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_1566.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_1642.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_1641.jpg

[fishytime]

Dude!.....those polyps are like.......:puke: pukey:biggrin:

[Nebthet]

Your not putting Extenz in your tank are you?? That polyp extension is crazy!!

[parkinsn]

Nice pics cuz!!

[Greenmaster]

Nice set up. Too bad about the nem... I plan on getting one... They look killer with clowns.

... Love these fast build threads. Instant gratification for the win!! If only those other large builds showed this kind of progress. Ya you know who you are :lol:

If I had joined Canreef and started my thread before this post I would have thought it was talking about me :D

[xtreme]

Dude!.....those polyps are like.......:puke: pukey:biggrin:

Your not putting Extenz in your tank are you?? That polyp extension is crazy!!

I must be doing something right, I have been impressed with my SPS color and growth as of late.

[xtreme]

Nice set up. Too bad about the nem... I plan on getting one... They look killer with clowns.



Ya my gold stripe maroon loved that nem but I sold off the clown a couple months prior to selling the anemone. It was too protective of the nem and wouldn't let me place any new coral close to it. It was flipping over acans and knocking down SPS. I considered a different, less agressive type of clown but didn't get any because knew I would probably end up having to re-home the carpet.

[xtreme]

Good timing getting 4 of the tangs racing along the front.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_1484orig.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_1441.jpg

Monti frag

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_1561.jpg

Acan frag

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_1343.jpg

[Lance]

Hey, nice pics! Love that one of the tangs. They really do look like they're having a race. :biggrin:

[Greenmaster]

+1 on the race... and looks like the yellow tang was standing in the road and ran off at the last minute. :lol:

[BlueTang<3]

Moer carpet anemone pics plzkthxbai.

Well i was luckily enough to get his awesome carpet. This is an older pic and not the best but he is doing great ill update tonight. Thanks again. :mrgreen:

http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy171/bluetang3/P7050001.jpg

[xtreme]

Glad to hear the carpet is doing well.

[andestang]

Great shots of the tangs ! I don't see the Achilles, is it still around ? Also see the Acans spreading out, time for some fraging :hungry: :)

[xtreme]

The achilles didn't make it. The existing group of tangs were to established and he never did settle in. The achilles is one of my all-time favourite fish, but unless I decide to re-home some of my current tangs, I will not be trying another one.

As for doing some fragging, I need to clear out what I already have in my sump/frag tank before I can start fragging some of my nicer stuff. Even with a 170g sump I'm out of space.

[xtreme]

Foolin around with the camera again


http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_1872.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_1903.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_1858.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_1839.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_1895.jpg

And a crappy FTS:

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_1926.jpg

[Greenmaster]

I love that green SPS.

[lastlight]

Think that green one is the same I got from John. Green/orange formosa or something. Mine certainly isn't that hairy or quite as vibrant tho! It looks dope.

[xtreme]

A few more coral pics

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_2018.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_1991.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_2024.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_2027.jpg

[parkinsn]

Convexa and spongodes look really good top down :biggrin:

[lobsterboy]

awesome man. crazy ol urchin eh

[xtreme]

A few pics with my new camera. First DSLR so still trying to figure it out.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_0030.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_0032.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_0019.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_0010.jpg

[kien]

Nice! So when can I come over to grab a frag of that acro? :D

[christyf5]

Great shots, that last tang is a beaut! :biggrin:

[fishytime]

Great shots, that last tang is a beaut! :biggrin:

you should see the tang in person Christy.....stunning!.....showpiece of the tank IMO.....barienne right Sean??

oh ya.....looks like you got the hang of the new toy, pretty quick to me:biggrin:

[xtreme]

Nice! So when can I come over to grab a frag of that acro? :D

Anytime, it looks even nicer in person. I have a small frag of it already or I could probably cut a bigger one for you.

Great shots, that last tang is a beaut! :biggrin:

Thanks! It is coloring up very nicely and is becoming one a my favorite fish.


you should see the tang in person Christy.....stunning!.....showpiece of the tank IMO.....barienne right Sean??



Yep, Acanthurus Bariene aka blackspot tang.

[xtreme]

Updated FTS:

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_0037.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/IMG_0009.jpg

[xtreme]

Playing with the camera tonight, borrowed a macro lens from a buddy.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/d515133d.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/38eb054e.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/5eb91c3c.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/d193ca6d.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/2471c51e.jpg

[fishytime]

:jaw:......my gorsh man......sweet shots......love the shot of the rhodactis!

[Snappy]

Wow things are looking great Sean! :crazyeye:

[xtreme]

:jaw:......my gorsh man......sweet shots......love the shot of the rhodactis!

Wow things are looking great Sean! :crazyeye:

Thanks guys, still need some practice with the camera but the pictures are improving.

[xtreme]

Also got few decent fish pics:

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/f543ae7f.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/76a55067.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/d52a5437.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/a10a56cf.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/2a38594a.jpg

Anyone happen to know the ID on the wrasse?

[fishoholic]

Awesome pic.'s :thumb:

I think below is the same as your wrasse

Threadfin Fairy Wrasse aka Cirrhilabrus Temminckii
http://www.aquacon.com/images/TemminckiiWrasse.jpg

Info. http://www.aquacon.com/ReefSafeWrasses_saltwaterfish.html

[lastlight]

Lol those are some cute fish! Did they perch on your cleaning magnet for those shots?

That acan is pretty bling too!

[xtreme]

Lol those are some cute fish! Did they perch on your cleaning magnet for those shots?

That acan is pretty bling too!

Ya, they were both posing on the algae magnet that night.

[xtreme]

Some top down shots:

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/d83e377d.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/0300536f.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/7a70f34c.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/46a1a4b1.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/2af9075a.jpg

[lastlight]

Love the meteor shower and the blue/green acans. Drool-worthy!

[Lance]

Nice pics. Thanks.

[xtreme]

Nice pics. Thanks.



Love the meteor shower and the blue/green acans. Drool-worthy!

Thanks guys! Speaking of drool-worthy, I almost forgot to post of picture of my latest upgrade.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/5b1d478d.jpg

[lastlight]

Very nice is that a 250 deluxe?

[Skimmerking]

Thanks guys! Speaking of drool-worthy, I almost forgot to post of picture of my latest upgrade.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/5b1d478d.jpg
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Skimmer


file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/MIKE&T%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.pnglooks like a TOTM

[xtreme]

300 Deluxe external.

[fishytime]

my gorsh:surprise:..... that skimmer is a beast!.....and I STILL think your tank is FTOTM material

[xtreme]

my gorsh:surprise:..... that skimmer is a beast!.....and I STILL think your tank is FTOTM material

Still needs some work and some time but it'll get there...

[fishoholic]

my gorsh:surprise:..... that skimmer is a beast!.....and I STILL think your tank is FTOTM material

+1

Definately TOTM material

[JTaylor420]

The tanks looking beautiful sean, I miss coming over and looking at it hah. I'll send you a link to where i'll be posting my great barrier reef shots when I go next week.

[spawn]

Thanks guys! Speaking of drool-worthy, I almost forgot to post of picture of my latest upgrade.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/5b1d478d.jpg
Where the hell are you gonna fit that? It's awesome!

[lastlight]

alright this is long past due for an update.

have a fts for us?

[fishoholic]

alright this is long past due for an update.

have a fts for us?

+1

[lastlight]

+1

Inquiring minds want to drool.

[parkinsn]

Inquiring minds want to drool.

Just go look at an old pic, close your eyes, and a few inches on to all the corals and you have your updated FTS....

If you guys could refrain from asking for new pics that would be great. I need to borrow his camera to get some pics of my build going. I cant find the battery for my camera :lol:

[xtreme]

alright this is long past due for an update.

have a fts for us?

I know, I was just looking at this thread the other day thinking an update is overdue. Didn't realize it has been so long since I posted in this thread. I will try to get some new pics up this weekend.

[lastlight]

You should know by now I won't just go away. I'm annoying and persistent =) How's this weekend lookin' ?

[xtreme]

Only a week late, here you go Brett. I still suck with the camera but here are a few pics so you can see how things are looking these days. I've moved some coral around in the last few months and there will be more re-arranging ahead as would like to somehow make room for a bunch of frags I have in the frag tank that are still needing homes in the DT.

FTS
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/bbb3ffcf.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/0a83bc50.jpg

Longnose hawk at his usual perch
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/cac5ad1c.jpg

One of my favourite fish, had him for over 3 years now!
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/7b7ccdae.jpg

Frag tank
http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp144/xtreme1980/7630fa51.jpg

[lastlight]

Thanks man it's looking super sweet. Besides the growth those tangs look great too.

Is the hawk perched in fakeBerry? Do you have any shrimp in with him?

[Ryan]

Things look great!! I still have that nice favia from you but I lost the Pearlish Berry Stag I got as well. Next time you frag it let me know, I would love to buy another piece!

[xtreme]

Thanks man it's looking super sweet. Besides the growth those tangs look great too.

Is the hawk perched in fakeBerry? Do you have any shrimp in with him?

Thanks, I'm really happy with the tangs. I've had 5 of the 6 tangs together for over 3 years now and haven't had any aggression issues so I hope it continues that way. I'm planning an upgrade long term, so if they all get along for a couple more years I'll be happy.

Ya, thats the fakeberry he is in. Thats not a very good pic of the coral though, colour is far better looking top down. I have a cleaner, fire, and coral banded shrimp in the the long nose and flame hawks and haven't had a problem yet. The shrimp are all large and were added before the fish. I'd be scared to try add any more shrimp now though, between the hawks, wrasses and triggers I'm sure they'd get picked off.

[xtreme]

Things look great!! I still have that nice favia from you but I lost the Pearlish Berry Stag I got as well. Next time you frag it let me know, I would love to buy another piece!

Glad the favia is doing well, that is the only time it has ever been fragged. The frags I currently have of the pearlberryish are spoken for but I will be making a few more so let mw know when you'll be in Calgary next and we can line something up.

[kien]

I'm planning an upgrade long term.

did someone say upgrade?!?!

[xtreme]

An upgrade is still a couple years out. But it's never to early to start planning right?

[Ya Dude]

What do you think tastes better skimmate or kokanee?

[DiverDude]

Never tasted skimmate but I'm fairly certain it would be better than glacier fresh Sasquatch **** !