165g Zoanthid Dominated Reef- Upgrade fast approaching. PHOTOS

[Zoaelite]

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Current Update 2010/12/05

Main Tank Specs:
170g 6'L X 22"H X 2'W Peninsula Style rear internal overflow, Eurobraced built by Jay & Colby @ Elite Aquatics.
70g Sump, API BubbleMaster 250, TLF Reactor (GFO), Passive carbon filtration, 100 micron filter socks, Vertex 15 1L Biopellets.
55" L X 7"H X 6"W Frag tank, powered by a single 2 x 54w Hagen t5 fixture.
30g 8"DSB/ Mangrove tank
120+ Red Mangrove tree's
Yellow Watchman & Pistol Shrimp Pair

Live Stock:
Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma flavescens)
Flash Gordon Tang Aka Orange Socket (Acanthurus auranticavus)
Red Mandarin(Pterosynchiropus splendidus var.)
Yellow & Purple Wrasse (Halichoeres leucoxanthus)
Longfin Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus rubriventralis) X 1M 1F
Potters Dwarf Angel (Centropyge potteri)
Flameback Dwarf Angel (Centropyge aurantonotus)
Adult Female Onyx Miss Bar Clown Fish (Amphiprion percula)
Male Semi-Snow Flame Clown Fish (Amphiprion percula)
Tail Spot Blenny (Ecsenius stigmatura)

Peppermint Shrimp (Lysmata wurdemanni) X 3
Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) X 2
Fire Shrimp (Lysmata debelius) X 2

Assorted Clean up crew
Chalice/ Zoa Dominated.

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[no_bs]

Wow Levi, very nice. Great photo's. Make's us a little jealous:lol:.

[DCDN]

Those are some amazing shots, tank looks great

[Chaloupa]

GORGEOUS tank!

[aquajeep]

nice tank shots!! how do you find the mangrove pods working?they help bring down nitrate enough to make them worthy?are those the ones from ebay?

[bauder1986]

ooooh shiny, im waiting till the next frag sale now :biggrin:

[Zoaelite]

nice tank shots!! how do you find the mangrove pods working?they help bring down nitrate enough to make them worthy?are those the ones from ebay?

Thanks for all the compliments folks,

Aqua there is quite a bit of controversy over the use of DSB/ Mangroves but after setting them up I will never run a tank with out them. Even if there is no benefit they look amazing and create a great structural foundation for my pistol shrimp/ goby pair.

That being said, DSB's can give you some trouble as I just experienced (When they are mixed up they release some pretty nasty stuff into the water). Due to that I started running the NP bio pellets as a second source of N/P reduction and so far so good.

[Zoaelite]

Bought a few new fish and a few new peices, went a little picture crazy so I hope you enjoy:

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[Delphinus]

Wow.

Hey, so. All those tangs, do they ever bump elbows or anything? Do they ever get ich or anything? What do you feed and how often?

[bauder1986]

Dude, next time im going to Calgary, im gonna whip you a PM and get your address so I can check out this tank in person!

[Zoaelite]

Wow.

Hey, so. All those tangs, do they ever bump elbows or anything? Do they ever get ich or anything? What do you feed and how often?

For the first little while the tangs were on edge, but once everyone learned there place on the pecking order things were good to go. I have two very diligent cleaner shrimps and have not had any Ich or parasite problems to date. I tend to power feed, lots of frozen (Brine Shrimp, Mysis, Cyclo, Home made stuff), Nori and Form 1/2 pellets 4-8 times per day.

Dude, next time im going to Calgary, im gonna whip you a PM and get your address so I can check out this tank in person!

Once schools done your welcome over any time, shoot me a PM!
Levi

[The Grizz]

WOW really sweet color's in there Levi, can't wait for zoa frag day, hopefully it can be on a weekend and I am available to be there first in line.

[Delphinus]

4 to 8 times per day, and people give me grief for overfeeding at 3x per day ?! How do you not have NO3 and PO4 climbing away on you, how often are you waterchanging?

[no_bs]

Pretty sweet Levi.

[Zoaelite]

4 to 8 times per day, and people give me grief for overfeeding at 3x per day ?! How do you not have NO3 and PO4 climbing away on you, how often are you waterchanging?

Last water test had me at:
NH3- 0 PPM
Nitrite- 0 PPM
Nitrate- 10-15 PPM
Will test phosphate when I steal the test kit from my bro :lol:. Water changes are in smaller increments but equate to about 15% per month.

Running the DSB Fuge with about 100 mangroves, 200 lbs of liverock, 1000g NP Biopellet in the vertex reactor, Euro reef 135 skimmer, carbon and a little bit of cheato.
My fish seem to love it and considering the polyp extention on my LPS I will continue doing so, I do larger feeding's some times right before night and have started soaking in selcon with some pretty interesting results. 5 500mg Vit C tabs are dosed daily to help out the zoas.

After feeding like this for a while I'm blown away at how many different forms of life I have going on, night time on the reef is a whole different place :biggrin:, btw if anyone needs cheato that is PACKED full of copepods (and limpets, live shrimp, tiger pods, bristle stars...ect...ect) shoot me a PM I have lots to spare.
Levi

[andestang]

Not sure if my screen is right but I'm sure I saw some pieces in there with my name on them :heh: . Looking fantastic Mr . I used to have lots of those little brittle stars, thought they where the neatest thing.

[Zoaelite]

Not sure if my screen is right but I'm sure I saw some pieces in there with my name on them :heh: . Looking fantastic Mr . I used to have lots of those little brittle stars, thought they where the neatest thing.

You would think that with a Copper band, 2 Mandarins, 2 yellow and purple corris and 2 fairy wrasses that my reef would be devoid of micro fauna but they don't even make a dent. Thanks for the comment!

[Jan]

Could you tell us more about the Vit.C dosing. 5 tabs seems like alot. Do you just buy regular tabs from the health food store?Crush them?mix with water?Target feed the zoos with it?Thanks.

[Zoaelite]

Could you tell us more about the Vit.C dosing. 5 tabs seems like alot. Do you just buy regular tabs from the health food store?Crush them?mix with water?Target feed the zoos with it?Thanks.

If you need a little more info on the Vit C here is a great read:http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1602494

It suggests that you use the pure Vit C and not the tabs but after 5 months of dosing I have had only positive results. The tabs I use contain rose hips among a few other misc compounds and are dropped directly into my overflow to dissolve. Vit C has a very short half life in sea water so dosing smaller portions more times a day is preferable (Which I do when I'm not lazy :lol:).
Levi

[Zoaelite]

This has to be the most important post:
Use this product:
http://www.iherb.com/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=10178&at=0
$5 0ff coupon code: LUL789 (good for first purchase).

To figure out how much to use, decide if you want to simply improve coral growth, spread, and color. If so, then you should dose around 5 ppm twice daily (down to 2-3 ppm works also). If you are having problems with coral or fish health, dose up to around 30 ppm twice daily.

Calculate the total net number of gallons in your tank (minus rocks, sand, etc). Enter that number here ______.

You will now need to do a little math. The amounts below are for 100 gallons of water so if you have 50 net gallons, cut the amounts shown below in half etc.

Dosing amounts using Iherb product:
1/4 tsp=1112 mg.

For every 100 gallons:

5 ppm ----- 1892 mg VC
10 ppm ---- 3785 mg VC
15 ppm ---- 5677 mg VC
20 ppm ---- 7570 mg VC
25 ppm ---- 9462 mg VC
30 ppm ---- 11355 mg VC

After you have figured out how much you want to dose at each dosing, enter that number here _____. This is your dose to be used twice a day.



Notes:
*Be sure your pH and alk are within normal reef limits before starting. Adjust if needed. Monitor weekly.
*Shoot for a ppm of around 5 or lower if only dosing for improved coral growth, coloration, and spread. Shoot for higher amounts up to 30 ppm if you are having melting zoas or closed zoas and look for the causes of your problems as you dose. Check for high nitrates, pests, zoa pox, predators, and unstable water conditions.
*Dose low amounts and increase the amount slowly over the course of a few days to a couple weeks.
* If you notice an algae bloom or increased skim on your glass then cut back by half until it disappears.
* Watch your skimmer, it will start to skim more.
* Dose the amount twice a day in a fast moving area of your sump or overflow. You may dilute the vitamin c in ro/di water for a minute then pour into my overflow. If adding to sump, try and add the vitamin c after filtration such as skimmers and reactors.
* If you have a question, ask here. Puffy checks this thread daily.
* The instructions in this guide and throughout this thread are based on using pure Sodium Ascorbate, not vitamin c pills and other non-buffered forms of vitamin c.

Be sure to take some "before" pics!

[The Grizz]

btw if anyone needs cheato that is PACKED full of copepods (and limpets, live shrimp, tiger pods, bristle stars...ect...ect) shoot me a PM I have lots to spare.
Levi

PM coming your way, I have nothing in my refug but sand atm.

[Zoaelite]

New baby bangii's:
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[lorenz0]

nice acans. where did you get them?

[lastlight]

Really unique looking tank and the colors are incredible. This vitamin C dosing thing is totally new to me thanks for the link.

[Zoaelite]

nice acans. where did you get them?
From Red coral about 4 months ago, they have grown and colored up a whack load.

Really unique looking tank and the colors are incredible. This vitamin C dosing thing is totally new to me thanks for the link.

I have slowed down on the Vit C since starting NP Biopellets, still trying to dose daily though. Your welcome for the info.

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[andestang]

Looking great ! Talk about lots of color. Hope to see your set-up soon.

[Zoaelite]

Soon Mike soon :lol:, recent ALK swings have made for some pretty unhappy zoas so I'm waiting a little while before I start snipping. The last frag batch I cut ended up melting my giant radioactive dragon eye colony and a few smaller ones so I need to ensure my levels are constant.

I will be snipping up chalices & SPS when the time comes, not to many frags but the good stuff none the less.
Levi

[lobsterboy]

your tank is full, where in the heck is that formosa going to go ? :lol:

[infamous]

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What kind of coral is this?

[Zoaelite]

your tank is full, where in the heck is that formosa going to go ? :lol:

There is a gaint hole on the other side, I will be placing some of my less stunning SPS there and putting the formosa smack dead in the center for everyone to see :lol:. Infamous the red/ teal is a spiderman acan (acanthastrea lordhowensis), it has to be one of my oldest corals its breaching 200+ Polyps now.

[kien]

wow, you are an Elite Zoa Collector! So hurry up and finish those exams already! By the way are you taking orders yet or is it first come first served??? :biggrin:

[infamous]

200+ polyps ... wow! You have a very beautiful tank!

[Zoaelite]

Exams finished about a week ago, I'm holding back on the frags to ensure my colonies are nice and healthy before I start cutting them apart. I doubt I will publicly advertise the sale as I have a WHACK load of people on my frag list (Don't worry Kien your name is on there now :biggrin:). I will send out a mass email and it will be first come first serve at that time.

[kien]

Exams finished about a week ago, I'm holding back on the frags to ensure my colonies are nice and healthy before I start cutting them apart. I doubt I will publicly advertise the sale as I have a WHACK load of people on my frag list (Don't worry Kien your name is on there now :biggrin:). I will send out a mass email and it will be first come first serve at that time.

Phew! I was getting worried there for a minute that there was a tank in calgary full of corals for sale that didn't have my name scribed on it! :lol:

[Zoaelite]

Phew! I was getting worried there for a minute that there was a tank in calgary full of corals for sale that didn't have my name scribed on it! :lol:

Sometimes I think you are printing crisp bills in the basement Kien... and if that's the case I want in :lol:.

[Zoaelite]

I have a problem, I can't stop taking photo's :neutral:.

http://img576.imageshack.us/img576/5395/p1110885.jpg (http://img576.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1110885.jpg)

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/3451/p1110890.jpg (http://img22.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1110890.jpg)

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/219/p1110898.jpg (http://img100.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1110898.jpg)

http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/2585/p1110901.jpg (http://img257.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1110901.jpg)

http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/2164/p1110906.jpg (http://img37.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1110906.jpg)

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/5347/p1110908.jpg (http://img171.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1110908.jpg)

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/2528/p1110910.jpg (http://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1110910.jpg)

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/382/p1110925.jpg (http://img97.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1110925.jpg)

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/7919/p1110927.jpg (http://img404.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1110927.jpg)

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/5902/p1110939.jpg (http://img146.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1110939.jpg)

[Zoaelite]

http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/7321/p1110944t.jpg (http://img121.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1110944t.jpg)

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/1440/p1110949.jpg (http://img101.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1110949.jpg)

http://img532.imageshack.us/img532/2084/p1110951.jpg (http://img532.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1110951.jpg)

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/1580/p1110953c.jpg (http://img24.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1110953c.jpg)

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/8179/p1110960.jpg (http://img225.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1110960.jpg)

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/5623/p1110983.jpg (http://img6.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1110983.jpg)

[globaldesigns]

Tank looks gorgeous, great pic's... thanks for sharing.

[lobsterboy]

looking good the stag looks great, with out being all wonky.

[Zoaelite]

Tank looks gorgeous, great pic's... thanks for sharing.
Thanks Rick!

looking good the stag looks great, with out being all wonky.
It ended up fitting perfectly, I cant wait till it starts growing for me. I still have some open space, have you put all of your corals away yet or are pieces still for sale?
Levi

[lobsterboy]

all my still went to a friends place, i just got back from there a little while ago, i was really worried it all wouldnt fit, but we got it all in there.

the tank is looking quite rocky, i took lots of pics of the move, and will get some up before nights end.

[Zoaelite]

Anyone know if there is new Coral in Calgary? I gave my brother my massive scoly and my aussie duncans so I have some room to fill.

[fishytime]

I gave my brother my massive scoly and my aussie duncans so I have some room to fill.

Didnt you just set this thing up? And you already have to make room by removing things to add things?:razz::lol:......Looks great BTW:biggrin:

[Zoaelite]

Didnt you just set this thing up? And you already have to make room by removing things to add things?:razz::lol:......Looks great BTW:biggrin:

Thanks Doug, Yes I have a problem :lol: I can't stop adding colorful coral crack to my tank. Guess I might as well just upgrade to the 400g now.

[Atomikk]

Don't you know? Bigger is always better. :)

[Zoaelite]

Few new photos and some top downs. Bubble Magus doser is on it's way so I can stop worrying about my summer time vacation's.

http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/6342/p1120148.jpg (http://img714.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120148.jpg)

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/9953/p1120155.jpg (http://img405.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120155.jpg)

http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/4539/p1120211.jpg (http://img715.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120211.jpg)

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/9692/p1120156.jpg (http://img337.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120156.jpg)

http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/9409/p1120212t.jpg (http://img121.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120212t.jpg)

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/1151/p1120161.jpg (http://img80.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120161.jpg)

[Zoaelite]

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/7531/p1120214.jpg (http://img17.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120214.jpg)

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/7655/p1120167.jpg (http://img204.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120167.jpg)

http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/4590/p1120215k.jpg (http://img46.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120215k.jpg)

http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/82/p1120168.jpg (http://img229.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120168.jpg)

http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/8056/p1120216.jpg (http://img265.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120216.jpg)

http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/5868/p1120179.jpg (http://img686.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120179.jpg)

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/9079/p1120219s.jpg (http://img339.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120219s.jpg)

[Zoaelite]

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/1945/p1120190.jpg (http://img291.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120190.jpg)

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/4488/p1120230.jpg (http://img267.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120230.jpg)

http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/4436/p1120193b.jpg (http://img268.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120193b.jpg)

http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/8043/p1120238.jpg (http://img44.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120238.jpg)

http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/1671/p1120149.jpg (http://img248.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120149.jpg)

http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/7346/p1120196c.jpg (http://img691.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120196c.jpg)

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/1923/p1120151.jpg (http://img190.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120151.jpg)

[Zoaelite]

http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/5364/p1120203l.jpg (http://img695.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120203l.jpg)

http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/3157/p1120153.jpg (http://img710.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120153.jpg)

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/9260/p1120154.jpg (http://img156.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120154.jpg)

http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/962/p1120208.jpg (http://img696.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120208.jpg)

[Skimmerking]

dude you are as bad as I am with my Acans

[Zoaelite]

dude you are as bad as I am with my Acans

Ahh but it's so hard to stop :lol:

[Skimmerking]

I know me too.

[Zoaelite]

Few big updates with the tank;

I'm still running my NP biopellets and have been pretty happy with how everything has been going but I have watched a slow decline in the health of certain zoa species. I finally picked up a different phosphate test and figured out why, apparently I have VERY high phosphates :neutral:. I have enjoyed lower nitrates from the pellets but as advised I should have been running a phosphate capturing media just as back up. I purchased some new Rowaphos, set up the reactor and so far over 3 days everyone that was angry at me is making a come back.

Considering this and due to some tank residents getting to large I borrowed Kiens fish trap and trapped my Vlamingii and yellow fin (Really sad to see both go :sad:. Added a great little purple tang from Kevin @ Red coral and a McCosker's flasher wrasse (Perhaps the nicest looking fish I have ever seen).

Will post some new photos tonight when I head home, I have really started large scale into SPS and the tank looks very different.

[Atomikk]

Great stuff! Keep the pics coming!

[Zoaelite]

Some new shots with my zoas in there own special tank:

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/8202/p1120257v.jpg (http://img534.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120257v.jpg)

http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/4373/p1120289.jpg (http://img820.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120289.jpg)

And some top downs of some nicely coloring up coral:
http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/4099/p1120278.jpg (http://img27.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120278.jpg)

http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/720/p1120272.jpg (http://img52.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120272.jpg)

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/1255/p1120269.jpg (http://img824.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120269.jpg)

[Wingin It]

Gorgeous colors!

[kien]

Hey ChaliceElite! You've got some nice Chalices there!

[Zoaelite]

Hey ChaliceElite! You've got some nice Chalices there!

Time to get Tony to change my name to zoachaliceacromontimushroomsoupelite, or just stop buying coral...

[kien]

Time to get Tony to change my name to zoachaliceacromontimushroomsoupelite, or just stop buying coral...

I think "coralElite" should cover it and ought to future proof you as well :D

[The Grizz]

WOW nice set-up Levi, wish I could have seen it today when I was down there. Can't wait to pick-up some zoa's and see it in person. :biggrin:

[andestang]

Nice pics ! Sure looks different, but still looks great. How are you liking your zoa's in their own display ?

[Zoaelite]

Nice pics ! Sure looks different, but still looks great. How are you liking your zoa's in their own display ?

So far so good, the tank is going through a little algae cycle. I will be putting a clean up crew including a couple wrasses in there tomorrow.

Here are a few updated:
http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/8991/p1120552n.jpg (http://img46.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120552n.jpg)

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/3848/p1120555r.jpg (http://img9.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120555r.jpg)

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/2022/p1120565.jpg (http://img9.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120565.jpg)

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/9224/p1120569z.jpg (http://img9.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120569z.jpg)

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/2196/p1120570.jpg (http://img534.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120570.jpg)

http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/8391/p1120571c.jpg (http://img63.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120571c.jpg)

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/3852/p1120573x.jpg (http://img16.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120573x.jpg)

[Zoaelite]

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/156/p1120574o.jpg (http://img8.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120574o.jpg)

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/9084/p1120582.jpg (http://img32.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120582.jpg)

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/5954/p1120585.jpg (http://img824.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120585.jpg)

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/3245/p1120589.jpg (http://img97.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120589.jpg)

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/9292/p1120595t.jpg (http://img18.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120595t.jpg)

http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/2733/p1120597.jpg (http://img121.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120597.jpg)

Got my scoly's back from the bro including a few new ones. My biggest one jumped right back to being is old self, this thing is gargantuan!
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/925/p1120628l.jpg (http://img18.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120628l.jpg)

[The Grizz]

Man I sure hope there is a nice frag of these, if so that would be SWEEEEEEET!!!!:biggrin:

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx291/GRIZZtheWELDER/Corals%20and%20Fish/p1120552n-1.jpg

[zum14]

Those rocks covered with multiple zoas are AMAZING! Truely top notch work man. (are those the frags healing up under the tank i see? getting excited even though im bottom on the list there isnt a thing in this tank that id turn away.)

[Zoaelite]

Those rocks covered with multiple zoas are AMAZING! Truely top notch work man. (are those the frags healing up under the tank i see? getting excited even though im bottom on the list there isnt a thing in this tank that id turn away.)

You can thank Kevin @ Red Coral for a few of those bad boys, he seems to get some pretty wicked colonies in, actually I think there are a few nice ones right now. Frags will be ready at the beggining of July when I get back from the cabin, everyone is healing up just fine.

This "position on the list stuff" is cracking me up, just because your at the bottom doesn't mean you get last pick. I will send PM's out all at once, when everyone come over is when everyone comes over (Out of towners will get some photo at the same time).

Looking for trades over anything, want to step my zoa collection up a few notches so anything rare or colorful that I don't have is preferable.

Greg I'm a little afraid to cut that colony appart, I have a frag of something similar but none of those. Making frag's is never easy with zoas, colonies are very suseptible to infections afterwards.

[4lti7ude]

Ahhh I envy your colors in your tank!!
So much florescent greens and reds; bright purples accented with glowing pinks. :twised:

[zum14]

You can thank Kevin @ Red Coral for a few of those bad boys, he seems to get some pretty wicked colonies in, actually I think there are a few nice ones right now. Frags will be ready at the beggining of July when I get back from the cabin, everyone is healing up just fine.

This "position on the list stuff" is cracking me up, just because your at the bottom doesn't mean you get last pick. I will send PM's out all at once, when everyone come over is when everyone comes over (Out of towners will get some photo at the same time).

Looking for trades over anything, want to step my zoa collection up a few notches so anything rare or colorful that I don't have is preferable.

Greg I'm a little afraid to cut that colony appart, I have a frag of something similar but none of those. Making frag's is never easy with zoas, colonies are very suseptible to infections afterwards.

Yay! I didnt realize it was going like that. Sweet. Well unfortunatly I dont have any rare colored zoas but will give you money for yours to get some rare ones... thanks for clearing that up and more excited now.

[Zoaelite]

Ahhh I envy your colors in your tank!!
So much florescent greens and reds; bright purples accented with glowing pinks. :twised:

After adding the Zeovit LPS amino acid supplment all of my chalices are turning pink, it the wierdest thing.

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/3245/p1120589.jpg (http://img97.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120589.jpg)
This one never used to have pink on it but it's just starting to show it.

[The Grizz]

Similar is good to. I cant even imagine fraging anything in my tank for fear of it not recovering. What you have fraged already is truly amazing to me.:mrgreen:

[Zoaelite]

New FTS of the zoas. Really liking them in there own dedicated system, they seem to be enjoying it so so far so good.

http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/3963/p1120701.jpg (http://img822.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120701.jpg)

[Lance]

I don't know if I missed it in your thread but are all the zoas in this tank now or did you leave a few in the other tank?

[Zoaelite]

I don't know if I missed it in your thread but are all the zoas in this tank now or did you leave a few in the other tank?

Dipped and moved every colony to the new tank. This way I also eliminate the possibility of the tangs eating them:neutral:. Apparently it happens pretty often.

[Lance]

Dipped and moved every colony to the new tank. This way I also eliminate the possibility of the tangs eating them:neutral:. Apparently it happens pretty often.

Yeah, zoas are like candy to many fishes and inverts. I had a few frags of zoas I bought from OA and had them in the frag tank for a few days. Overnight something ate all of one frag and most of the other two. I searched the tank and found a hermit I didn't know was in there. I guess he was hungry!
Both tanks look great by the way.

[Zoaelite]

Few updates:

Tank is running smoothly, the zoa tank is going through a bit of an algae cycle (Lots of hair algae and a bit of cyano). I finally decided on rock rubble for the zoa tank substrate, really happy with how it looks and should help with growing them out. Waiting on a colony of blue hornets and some nicer zoas from Bayside, will post photos when they come in.

So far the zoa tank has a tail spot blenny, a radiance wrasse and my 4 baby bangii's (Once they are grown they will go to a new home) but I can't decide If I want anything else. Anyone have experience with Orchid Dotty backs or Neon Dotty backs, looking to add a little color so suggestions are welcome.

The main tank is doing well, very happy with the doser results as It seems I have had a bit of a growth spurt in the last month. I'm really enjoying the open sand bed with the zoas being in there own tank, it makes the tank look much more open. I followed Kien's advice and have purchased another cleaner and pair of fire shrimp to boost my live food count, never knew that fire shrimp also cleaned but now I have a whole cleaner station going on with all the fish regularly partaking.

Will grab photos tonight If I can steal the camera from Devan.

[lobsterboy]

that special zoa system is pretty cool.

[Zoaelite]

that special zoa system is pretty cool.

Thanks John, I'm very happy with the way it's worked out. The zoas seem to be really enjoying the new tank, I'm not going to frag any of my colonies for atleast 6 months as I would like more of a grown in look.

I'm also contemplating some species of dwarf angel but I have a history of coral eaters so it's still up in the air.

[Wingin It]

I had the neon dottyback, nice fish except that it kept picking on other fish constantly. Had to get 'em out before I lost my firefish!

[Greenmaster]

I have a problem, I can't stop taking photo's :neutral:.

That's a problem that I don't think anyone here will complain about :D
Beautiful tanks.

[Zoaelite]

That's a problem that I don't think anyone here will complain about :D
Beautiful tanks.

Thanks Green :biggrin:, ended up picking up a Bi-Color Dotty back from Elite. So far so good but I'm watching him closely as the species is known to be reallllyyy aggressive.

[Zoaelite]

Took some new photos of the zoa tank and the main tank, actinics are the only things on so everything is a little blue washed. My Bi-Color made my radiant wrasse jump :sad:, I was going to make a lid tomorrow but I guess it's a learning lesson.

FTS:
http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/6061/p1130065q.jpg (http://img35.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130065q.jpg)

Couple others:
http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/7415/p1130066.jpg (http://img801.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130066.jpg)

http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/4706/p1130073.jpg (http://img34.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130073.jpg)

http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/2174/p1130077.jpg (http://img822.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130077.jpg)

New Monti
http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/4397/p1130078.jpg (http://img690.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130078.jpg)

http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/8683/p1130109.jpg (http://img690.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130109.jpg)

[Zoaelite]

Can't forget the zoas:
http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/1186/p1130105e.jpg (http://img685.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130105e.jpg)

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/7600/p1130103.jpg (http://img130.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130103.jpg)

http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/9460/p1130102.jpg (http://img121.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130102.jpg)

http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/5705/p1130092z.jpg (http://img28.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130092z.jpg)

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/1454/p1130084l.jpg (http://img15.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130084l.jpg)

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/5027/p1130083d.jpg (http://img819.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130083d.jpg)

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/8061/p1130069.jpg (http://img138.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130069.jpg)

[Greenmaster]

It sucks about the fish... I'm making a lid right now... I'll post some pics on my thread on Sunday. I love your tank man... some of the fish look a little odd with only the antics on... But the Bangaii look killer :D

[Zoaelite]

I also made up a batch of fish and coral food last night with a few new ingredients, looking for a little insight as I added a bunch (Over 175g) of Multi greens herb supplement. Here are the ingredients:

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/5386/p1130097.jpg (http://img18.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130097.jpg)

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/7939/p1130100o.jpg (http://img19.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130100o.jpg)

Anyone see anything that could be dangerous? I fed a whack load of it last night and everything went crazy (Including one chalice that never exhibits a feeding responce :biggrin:).

Also added into the mix was:
2 lbs Muscles
2 lbs Manilla Clams
15 Giant Shrimp
7 Large Oysters
4 Minced Carrots
1 Half Head Broccoli
1 Bottle Selcon
1 Bottle SeaChem Amino acid supplement
2 Bottles of Coral food soak
1 Half Bottle Reefroids
1 Half Bottle freeze dried phyto

[Zoaelite]

Few new photos:
http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/4792/p1130229.jpg (http://img822.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130229.jpg)

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/2867/p1130233c.jpg (http://img9.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130233c.jpg)

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/2086/p1130230.jpg (http://img824.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130230.jpg)

http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/9251/p1130231.jpg (http://img30.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130231.jpg)

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/4192/p1130232l.jpg (http://img25.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130232l.jpg)

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/8668/p1130173s.jpg (http://img29.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130173s.jpg)

http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/9388/p1130175.jpg (http://img844.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130175.jpg)

[Zoaelite]

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/3414/p1130177u.jpg (http://img21.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130177u.jpg)

http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/5772/p1130189.jpg (http://img46.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130189.jpg)

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/3757/p1130192z.jpg (http://img21.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130192z.jpg)

http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/6079/p1130202.jpg (http://img28.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130202.jpg)

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/6323/p1130213.jpg (http://img27.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130213.jpg)

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/2010/p1130217.jpg (http://img25.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130217.jpg)

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/2696/p1130224.jpg (http://img16.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130224.jpg)

[Sebae again]

That is one beautiful looking tank. Any updates on how the multi greens are working out?

[TheKid]

In post 95 what are the zoas in the 1st pic and are the red ones in the third last pic lunar eclipses if so mine don't look as bright as that!

[Zoaelite]

That is one beautiful looking tank. Any updates on how the multi greens are working out?

Thank you! So far so good with the greens, still exhibiting a great feeding response but it's a little early to tell if I will put it into the next batch.

I also started dosing sponge power and Pohs coral vitalizer but I think I shocked my tank a little. Had some burnt tips and lost half of my giant green monti, but I have a feeling it had something to do with my skimmer and pellet reactor. Don't know how long this was going on for but my pellet reactor stopped tumbling and all the pellets fussed together into one mass (Which I believe might of released some Hydrogen Sulfide), of course at the same time my skimmer air intake clogged with salt. Both of these compounded with my over dosing of zeovit to damage some of my SPS but everyone is coming back nicely after fixing the problems and slowing down on the Zeo.

In post 95 what are the zoas in the 1st pic and are the red ones in the third last pic lunar eclipses if so mine don't look as bright as that!


The first pick zoas are Miami Hurricanes, they come in a few color morphs but I have never found anything as vivid as these ones (Courtesy of Red Coral).

Lunar eclipse palys are called Lunars because they have a bright red fringe with a black center, these ones are a solid red color throughout.

[Zoaelite]

Sometimes this hobby drives me crazy, pinpointing the problem causer in a tank full of variables has left me exhausted and little worn down :neutral:. Any extra insight to what's causing my RTS/ STN and how to fix it would be greatly appreciated!

About 2 weeks before I started feeding my new food I had the tips of around 4 different SPS bleach on me, all my levels seemed to be in check so I did a water change and purchased some new carbon. A few days later I discovered that my skimmer air intake had plugged, my Phosban reactor intake had plugged and my biopellets had conjoined into one mass in the reactor (Talk about things compounding fast). I fixed all of those problems but I was a little too late and my giant green monti cap bleached in patches and then pretty much RTN'd. I did a few more water changes and let the tank sit for a few days.

After about 4 days of not touching anything I re-tested my water to find the following parameters:

Salinity- 1.025
pH- 8.0
Temp- 81 degrees
Ca- 440ppm
Alk- 5 DKH
Nitrate- 20ppm
Phosphate-??? (API need's to get a better kit because trying to tell the different between Light clear green and lighter clear green is a waste of my time...)

In trying to correct the 5 DKH I totally miscalculated how much baking soda to add and somehow spiked my ALK to 14 (Yes keep reading to see how I pretty much destroy my tank :neutral:). Around the same time I also started dosing the Prodibio Reef booster supplement along with Sponge power and Pohs coral vitalizer. So now I have been doing diluted water changes to bring it back down to an acceptable level but have practically screwed my water parameters. Surprisingly most of the SPS seemed to get a color boost but now I'm battling STN/ RTN from the base of my corals (On 4 new acros).

To compound my confusion my brother was nice enough to come over today and test my water with his kits. Between our 4 different ALK test kits I have a reading of 7,9,10 and 11...

My zoas which I use as an ALK barometer have not been phased by any of this (Actually 2 colonies that were on the melt have since stopped).

My Chalice collection is all doing very well with the exception of 2, 1 because of strings from a neighboring coral and the other had lost a very small amount of tissue.

The fish are plump and fat as always, even more confusing is that the initial 4 SPS that had tip burn have stopped burning and are making a slow recovery.

Here are some photos of the colonies bleaching from the base up, should I be fragging these up? Would a dip help them out? I have the option of bringing them over to my brothers tank, anyone have experience with moving an SPS that has STN?

http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/5041/p1130339.jpg (http://img837.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130339.jpg)

http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/8457/p1130338.jpg (http://img840.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130338.jpg)

http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/3636/p1130342.jpg (http://img833.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130342.jpg)

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/5629/p1130337.jpg (http://img819.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130337.jpg)

http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/36/p1130341.jpg (http://img840.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130341.jpg)

http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/6109/p1130343.jpg (http://img716.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130343.jpg)

http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/9996/p1130340.jpg (http://img840.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130340.jpg)

[fishytime]

whats your mg at man.....and do you dose potassium?.......frag off a few nubs(cut well into the living coral) before the stn progresses any further.....sometimes you can stop the stn-ing by crazy glueing the edge of the living and dead tissue......

[Zoaelite]

whats your mg at man.....and do you dose potassium?.......frag off a few nubs(cut well into the living coral) before the stn progresses any further.....sometimes you can stop the stn-ing by crazy glueing the edge of the living and dead tissue......

Last time I tested Mag (About a week ago) it was at 1350ppm (Elos test kit), I picked up some of the tailored aquatics Pot 80 but really haven't dosed it religiously. Thanks for the tips Doug, I will try that tonight on a few of them see If I can't reverse the damage.

I can't even imagine having my whole tank crash this is driving me a little crazy with just a few of my SPS! How's the tank running for you man? Have you transferred any of the livestock back from Xtreams tank?

[Zoaelite]

Couple Updates:

Well my parameters are finally where they should be (At least with the big 3), I have purchased the Prodibio Reef kit of Oceanic corals and will see how this works to lower my nitrate level (Currently resting at 20ppm). I re-aquascaped the tank after the crash and I'm very happy with how it's looking.

I will grab some photos when I get my camera back but I decided to go with 2 giant islands, one containing all my chalices and the other the fragments of my SPS. On the good side I have a whack load of room for some coral, I think I will be placing a bunch of frags in place to see what sort of growth I can get out of the system.

Coral is forgiving but only to a certain stress point :neutral:.

[Zoaelite]

Added my prodiBio to the tank today and snapped a couple photos after the lights were off. The zoas are with there night light and I quickly turned the actinics on for the main tank.

Its a little early to see but after 3 weeks of dosing Reef Booster my zoas seem to be a fair bit plumper and healthier looking. Really excited to see what the rest of the line will do, hopefully I can drop my Nitrates down to zero.

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/3946/p1130447.jpg (http://img819.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130447.jpg)

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/5223/p1130449.jpg (http://img42.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130449.jpg)

http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/8590/p1130451k.jpg (http://img571.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130451k.jpg)

http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/8167/p1130453a.jpg (http://img707.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130453a.jpg)

http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/9964/p1130455.jpg (http://img245.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130455.jpg)

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/9900/p1130460.jpg (http://img186.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130460.jpg)

http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/7773/p1130466.jpg (http://img716.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130466.jpg)

http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/6258/p1130465.jpg (http://img820.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130465.jpg)

http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/590/p1130464d.jpg (http://img203.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130464d.jpg)

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/7280/p1130462.jpg (http://img256.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130462.jpg)

[lorenz0]

dear god. chalice central

looking good dude

[Zoaelite]

Thanks man! I hope your new condo is coming along well, excited to see your multiple 60g system :biggrin:. Chalices are always so much fun to watch color up, they walked out of the crash pretty unscathed but they did loose a bunch of color from it.

[Wingin It]

Sweet, SWEET, SWEET!!! Some day i'll have a Zoa tank too...lol Some day...*sigh*
I really liked your tank before, and I really like your tank now! Great job! But where'd all the fish go??!! Are there that many hidey holes?

[Zoaelite]

Sweet, SWEET, SWEET!!! Some day i'll have a Zoa tank too...lol Some day...*sigh*
I really liked your tank before, and I really like your tank now! Great job! But where'd all the fish go??!! Are there that many hidey holes?

Thanks, by that time my tank should be nice and grown in so I will have many a frag to spare. All the fish are sleeping, took the photo at around 1:00am.

[Zoaelite]

Bought a new MP40W to increase flow in the main tank, the tangs really seem to like the extra flow. I also reaquascaped the zoa tank and added a few new additions.

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/5129/p1130488.jpg (http://img217.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130488.jpg)

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/2743/p1130490.jpg (http://img6.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130490.jpg)

Couple new Red Long finned wrasses.
http://img807.imageshack.us/img807/4859/p1130496.jpg (http://img807.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130496.jpg)

[BlueTang<3]

looks great

[fishytime]

zoa tank is to die for man!.....

[lastlight]

Holy crap that is a PILE of zoabies!

Your main tank is super nice too. Where did you get the wrasses? They look pretty dang awesome!

[Zoaelite]

looks great

Thanks!

zoa tank is to die for man!.....

Thanks doug, you have some pretty nice stuff in your tank as well. Will have to stop by Red Coral when you guys are open to pick up some of those Jokers.

Holy crap that is a PILE of zoabies!

Your main tank is super nice too. Where did you get the wrasses? They look pretty dang awesome!

Wrasses are from Ocean City, they just got a coral shipment in. My Mcoskers was beating the crap out of the female (I think she was trying to be a home wreaker and steal her man :razz:). So they will be placed in the zoa tank if I can catch them.

Hmmm, just hope that Dotty back is nice to them.

[Zoaelite]

Okay again I apologize to canreef for massive bandwidth overages :lol:.

FTS
http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/5622/p1130548.jpg (http://img837.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130548.jpg)

http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/9417/p1130546.jpg (http://img295.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130546.jpg)

http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/9972/p1130558.jpg (http://img52.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130558.jpg)

CLAMS
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/1103/p1130571.jpg (http://img135.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130571.jpg)

http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/9573/p1130600.jpg (http://img641.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130600.jpg)

http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/331/p1130601.jpg (http://img682.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130601.jpg)

WRASSES
http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/5233/p1130611.jpg (http://img840.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130611.jpg)

http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/1069/p1130567.jpg (http://img716.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130567.jpg)

http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/2571/p1130626.jpg (http://img830.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130626.jpg)

http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/9176/p1130593.jpg (http://img203.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130593.jpg)

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/8314/p1130627i.jpg (http://img340.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130627i.jpg)

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http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/3452/p1130533.jpg (http://img826.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130533.jpg)

http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/8080/p1130539.jpg (http://img830.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130539.jpg)

[Zoaelite]

LPS
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/4922/p1130545r.jpg (http://img178.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130545r.jpg)

http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/6622/p1130553.jpg (http://img690.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130553.jpg)

http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/9651/p1130634.jpg (http://img831.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130634.jpg)

http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/4718/p1130562.jpg (http://img836.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130562.jpg)

http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/5784/p1130623.jpg (http://img830.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130623.jpg)

http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/4148/p1130554.jpg (http://img823.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130554.jpg)

http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/5691/p1130550.jpg (http://img822.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130550.jpg)

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/3783/p1130622.jpg (http://img135.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130622.jpg)

MISC
http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/7550/p1130560.jpg (http://img714.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130560.jpg)

http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/3485/p1130630.jpg (http://img840.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130630.jpg)

http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/9784/p1130636.jpg (http://img829.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130636.jpg)

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/9397/p1130534q.jpg (http://img243.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130534q.jpg)

http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/1012/p1130544.jpg (http://img820.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130544.jpg)

[Zoaelite]

Underwater/ Out of water Zoa Shots

http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/2307/p1130576.jpg (http://img696.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130576.jpg)

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/5215/p1130604.jpg (http://img185.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130604.jpg)

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/5755/p1130580.jpg (http://img824.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130580.jpg)

http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/3103/p1130585.jpg (http://img843.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130585.jpg)

http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/5880/p1130594.jpg (http://img801.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130594.jpg)

http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/8986/p1130596.jpg (http://img820.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130596.jpg)

http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/5323/p1130598.jpg (http://img820.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130598.jpg)

http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/293/p1130602.jpg (http://img683.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130602.jpg)

http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/8990/p1130605.jpg (http://img833.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130605.jpg)

http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/111/p1130606.jpg (http://img641.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130606.jpg)

http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/3092/p1130612.jpg (http://img836.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130612.jpg)

http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/1606/p1130613.jpg (http://img375.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130613.jpg)

http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/93/p1130614.jpg (http://img840.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130614.jpg)

http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/44/p1130615.jpg (http://img265.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130615.jpg)

http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/8684/p1130616.jpg (http://img843.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130616.jpg)

http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/3008/p1130564.jpg (http://img715.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130564.jpg)

http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/8607/p1130563.jpg (http://img820.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130563.jpg)

http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/8812/p1130573.jpg (http://img682.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130573.jpg)

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/1393/p1130574.jpg (http://img163.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130574.jpg)

http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/8947/p1130575.jpg (http://img706.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130575.jpg)

[BlueTang<3]

Wow this is a great tank! :mrgreen:

[phyto4life]

Very nice tank, your zoo's/paly's are huge

[fishytime]

great shots of a killer collection Levi:biggrin:

[Zoaelite]

Wow this is a great tank! :mrgreen:

Thanks Blue, still on the rebound from my crash but I'm happy with how its working out.

Very nice tank, your zoo's/paly's are huge

I have been fortunate that there are some really good stores in Calgary, thanks for the compliment.

great shots of a killer collection Levi :biggrin:

Thanks Doug any new zoas up at Red Coral?

[Zoaelite]

Some new photos:
http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/6301/p1130688t.jpg (http://img190.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130688t.jpg)

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/6073/p1130691.jpg (http://img19.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130691.jpg)

http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/5214/p1130692.jpg (http://img844.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130692.jpg)

http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/6894/p1130693.jpg (http://img825.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130693.jpg)

http://img816.imageshack.us/img816/8982/p1130694.jpg (http://img816.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130694.jpg)

http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/3096/p1130695.jpg (http://img818.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130695.jpg)

[lastlight]

Stunning as usual. I couldn't help but notice that sweet as frag chaetoTrough on bricks lol. I love it!

[reefcanada]

The tank is looking great Levi.

[Zoaelite]

Stunning as usual. I couldn't help but notice that sweet as frag chaetoTrough on bricks lol. I love it!

I need to lower my Bioload, this stuff is so thick it maintains its blockness even out of water. Thanks Brett!

The tank is looking great Levi.
Thanks Jay! That SPS tank you have is really coming along, craftsmanship on that 1 piece Euro is stunning as always!

[reefcanada]

Thanks Levi, when you thin out your cheato let me know. could always use a little more.

[Chowder]

Tanks are looking great Levi.... Nice and clean.



Chris

[Zoaelite]

Few new additions to the tank, bought 2 new SPS colonies and then bleached them by letting them sit out of the tank to long (Didn't mix my cement correctly :neutral:).

New Potters:
http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/5033/p1130826.jpg (http://img255.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130826.jpg)

http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/4434/p1130844.jpg (http://img825.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130844.jpg)

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/6691/p1130845.jpg (http://img267.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130845.jpg)

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/1185/p1130842.jpg (http://img96.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130842.jpg)

[Zoaelite]

More of the Potters:
http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/5074/p1130875.jpg (http://img191.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130875.jpg)

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/6489/p1130876.jpg (http://img3.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130876.jpg)

A certain person who wishes not to be named was kind enough to drop off a mini colony of purple death paly's. They opened up within like 5 mins of being in the tank, I'm stunned! Couldn't be happier , BIG THANKS!!!

http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/3456/p1130880.jpg (http://img827.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130880.jpg)

[lorenz0]

your potters is awesome. best fish ever

[phyto4life]

Nice Potter's, it would be my choice if I had the room.

[Zoaelite]

I had been eying the little guy for some time now, after reading Marie's build I finally made the jump. He got in a little scuffle with my 2 spot bristle tooth tang to start with but has joined the rest of the crew very well. Even swims around with the coral beauty, which I never thought would happen.

[Zoaelite]

Couple new photos (Actinics and right after I fed), have been pretty busy with school so the tank has been neglected :neutral:.

The zoa tank has been getting some annoying macro algae that grows in-between the polyps and my attemps of a clean up crew have been thwarted by some still unseen pistol/mantis. I don't want to get a tang, anyone have any ideas? Also If anyone is need of some cheato shoot me a PM I have an over abundance of this stuff.

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/6581/p1140002.jpg (http://img80.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140002.jpg)

http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/1071/p1140010z.jpg (http://img697.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140010z.jpg)

http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/7590/p1140009.jpg (http://img820.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140009.jpg)

http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/2299/p1140008.jpg (http://img835.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140008.jpg)

[Wingin It]

Sweet as always!

[fishytime]

still love the way that zoa tank looks......kinda like a technicolour lava flow:biggrin:

[Zoaelite]

Sweet as always!

Thank you! I will snap some more photos tonight, might even grab the underwater case.

still love the way that zoa tank looks......kinda like a technicolour lava flow
Thanks Doug, it's much better is person my camera tends to wash out most of the color. Odd that you said that though I had a buddy over last night and he used those EXACT same words to describe it :lol:.

[Rbacchiega]

how long have you had that CB for? that tank is fantastic...both are really.

[Zoaelite]

how long have you had that CB for? that tank is fantastic...both are really.

Thanks, everything is coming back from my idiot cause crash quite nicely. The copperband has been in there for about 2 months, eats brine and asptasia regularly. Couldn't ask for a better one, he hasn't touched the zoas or the clams at all.

[Rbacchiega]

nice. I had one in the 90 for a couple months...far as I know my uncle still has him (I sold him the entire setup)....thinking about one for the 75 but don't know. More than likely we'll just go with more small fish than any medium-large ones....except the yellow eyed Kole...have to have it

[Zoaelite]

nice. I had one in the 90 for a couple months...far as I know my uncle still has him (I sold him the entire setup)....thinking about one for the 75 but don't know. More than likely we'll just go with more small fish than any medium-large ones....except the yellow eyed Kole...have to have it

They are a great looking fish and I understand why they call them butterfly fish now! When they feed they stick there arse right out in the air, looks like a fancy underwater butterfly.

Couple new photos:
http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/5748/p1140025.jpg (http://img651.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140025.jpg)

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/2061/p1140029.jpg (http://img197.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140029.jpg)

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/5876/p1140027.jpg (http://img251.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140027.jpg)

http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/2497/p1140023.jpg (http://img820.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140023.jpg)

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/9433/p1140026.jpg (http://img440.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140026.jpg)

[BlueTang<3]

Looks great Levi but i think your almost out of room in that zoa tank.

[Zoaelite]

Looks great Levi but i think your almost out of room in that zoa tank.

Guess I will have to buy another 180g, that will be coming out of the student loan :neutral:.

[Zoaelite]

Have been pretty busy with a full class load so the tank has kind of gone on hiatus. Added a few new things and removed a few things.

ORA Red Planet, Thanks to Laurier!
http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/1881/p1140044.jpg (http://img818.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140044.jpg)

Picked up a large Onyx Clown Female today, I have had a pair of males for almost 3 years now that have never undergone any sexual change (No egg laying or courtship). Oddly enough all three have been hosting in my Red Goniopora, she got instantly accepted amd hasn't left either of there sides.
http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/9286/p1140059.jpg (http://img843.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140059.jpg)

And I moved things around again...
http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/6127/p1140046v.jpg (http://img838.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140046v.jpg)

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/682/p1140047.jpg (http://img96.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140047.jpg)

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/4449/p1140048.jpg (http://img819.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140048.jpg)

[lorenz0]

No problem dude, that picture is awsome!!!

damn, makes me want to bring a frag home for the BC every time I see a new picture.

[Zoaelite]

Biocubes always brownorized my SPS :neutral:.
Yes Brownorized is a word...

[Zoaelite]

Went a little photo crazy on this one, bought a few new colonies and had some unfortunate die off on some nicer ones (Lost over half of my Candy Apple Greens :sad:).

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/2019/p1140236f.jpg (http://img145.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140236f.jpg)

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/6991/p1140225.jpg (http://img137.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140225.jpg)

http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/9484/p1140241.jpg (http://img31.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140241.jpg)

http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/1940/p1140227u.jpg (http://img823.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140227u.jpg)

http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/8434/p1140224.jpg (http://img545.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140224.jpg)

http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/8182/p1140245l.jpg (http://img535.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140245l.jpg)

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/9766/p1140229.jpg (http://img214.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140229.jpg)

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/7981/p1140255.jpg (http://img408.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140255.jpg)

[Zoaelite]

http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/3816/p1140242.jpg (http://img704.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140242.jpg)

http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/8241/p1140235.jpg (http://img690.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140235.jpg)

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/9099/p1140228.jpg (http://img291.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140228.jpg)

http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/8120/p1140251.jpg (http://img40.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140251.jpg)

http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/7258/p1140248.jpg (http://img809.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140248.jpg)

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/1084/p1140223.jpg (http://img88.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140223.jpg)

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/1825/p1140234.jpg (http://img149.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140234.jpg)

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/2214/p1140230h.jpg (http://img684.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140230h.jpg)

http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/2358/p1140246.jpg (http://img219.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140246.jpg)

[freezetyle]

Wow man... thats really all that can be said

[Lance]

:thumb::thumb::thumb:

[globaldesigns]

I must say you know how to take some great pic's of those zoa's... very nice, very very nice!!!

[Zoaelite]

Thanks guys, just purchase Adobe PE so these are a few of my first edited photos. Contrast might be a bit wonky but the colors are pretty accurate to the real thing. A good underwater camera does wonders when it comes to zoas!
Levi

[kien]

ya, wow, those underwater pics are awesome! I need to set up a zoa tank. Mind you, I also need more zoas.

[Zoaelite]

*Coff* Red Coral *Coff* *Coff*

[kien]

*Coff* Red Coral *Coff* *Coff*

or.. *Coff* ZoaElite *coff* *coff*

[lastlight]

or.. *Coff* ZoaElite *coff* *coff*

Exactly what I was thinking. At any rate I need to see these tanks in person. If you're keeping track I totally AM inviting myself over!

[chris88]

That is an amazing collection of zoas and palys!

[Zoaelite]

or.. *Coff* ZoaElite *coff* *coff*

Haha, I do owe you a couple frags and still have to drop off that fish trap. Problems is when I make frags then I have everyone hounding me for them :neutral:. It's easy with the colored sticks, just break off a piece and your good to go, zoas are a whole different story unfortunately.

Exactly what I was thinking. At any rate I need to see these tanks in person. If you're keeping track I totally AM inviting myself over!

Agghh I owe you frags also, I need to stop promising stuff to people haha. Invite away buddy, once my mid terms are done you are more than welcome to swing on by.

That is an amazing collection of zoas and palys!
Thanks Chris good to see another avid collector likes the collection.
Levi

[Delphinus]

Seeing all them zoanthids makes me miss my old 20g zoanthid tank. I totally understand about the fragging. I remember having these really nice reds that SOMEONE asked me to frag and I tried doing so and my hand slipped and one got nicked and the whole colony ended up crashing. Good thing I don't remember who that person was, or even if I did, I'd surely bear no malice. LEVI! Oops, I mean .. good thing I don't remember who that was. Did I mention I miss my old zoanthid tank? I might have to set one up just for zoanthids again someday.

[Zoaelite]

Seeing all them zoanthids makes me miss my old 20g zoanthid tank. I totally understand about the fragging. I remember having these really nice reds that SOMEONE asked me to frag and I tried doing so and my hand slipped and one got nicked and the whole colony ended up crashing. Good thing I don't remember who that person was, or even if I did, I'd surely bear no malice. LEVI! Oops, I mean .. good thing I don't remember who that was. Did I mention I miss my old zoanthid tank? I might have to set one up just for zoanthids again someday.

In that case I blame you for my frag melting...

Just so happens to be really delayed as it grew into a wonderful colony and then melted 5 months later :sad:. I did frag a piece and give it to Snappy, don't know if he stills has it.

Haha Tony if I ever stumble across more of the Bam Bam's I will make sure to snip a piece off for you. Ironically your little zoa tank is one of the reasons I really got addicted to zoas, so much color and not to mention those 2 flame dwarfs were pretty snazzy. If you do decide to set up a little one shoot me a PM and I will sneak some frags on over to you.
Levi

[Greenmaster]

Agghh... ...I need to stop promising stuff to people haha...
Levi

Sounds like your already having issues. :D

[Delphinus]

Hahaha, no worries man. It just figures that the really nice ones would go and do something like that.

Everything is looking awesome man.

[Skimmerking]

hey Levi you us have much light over your mangroves I have 10 of them and it seems that some of them are like dehydrating sucking in or shrinking i have a 100w food light about 2 feet from them or should I take that off.

[Zoaelite]

Sounds like your already having issues. :D

:lol::lol::lol:

Hahaha, no worries man. It just figures that the really nice ones would go and do something like that.

Everything is looking awesome man.

Funny how that works, thanks for the compliment buddy!

hey Levi you us have much light over your mangroves I have 10 of them and it seems that some of them are like dehydrating sucking in or shrinking i have a 100w food light about 2 feet from them or should I take that off.

I would pull it right back, almost sounds like your burning them. I have 4 24W T5's about 2 feet away from the tips of them, they get a whack load of ambient light though (From the sun and my other T5 fixtures). My brother has a 250W halide + Actinics over his 100 but it's almost 4 feet away from them and he gets some wicked growth.

[Zoaelite]

This photo was taken 03-28-2010
http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/3850/p1110433.jpg (http://img42.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1110433.jpg)

and this is them right now:
http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/163/p1140271.jpg (http://img821.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140271.jpg)

http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/1769/p1140270.jpg (http://img837.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140270.jpg)
I'm not going to lie... I have a nitrate problem :lol:.

and these are the bro's:
07-06-2010
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/3346/p1120034.jpg (http://img101.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1120034.jpg)

09-23-2010
http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/6346/p1130989.jpg (http://img580.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130989.jpg)

I think he is winning in growth, GAHHH I CANT WIN!!!

[Zoaelite]

Oh and Mike spraying them down daily with fresh RO water really seems to help them out.

[kien]

Wow quite the grow op you guys got going there :). Wish I had the room for some mangroves.. But no, I had to go and install another tank.

[Zoaelite]

Wow quite the grow op you guys got going there :). Wish I had the room for some mangroves.. But no, I had to go and install another tank.

The solution: Install another another tank.

[kien]

The solution: Install another another tank.

Brilliant!! I did't really need a dining room table anyway.

[Delphinus]

Brilliant!! I did't really need a dining room table anyway.

Standard dining room tables are overrated. However, dining room tables with a centrepiece of mangroves and a plant grow light instead of a chandelier is, on the other hand, completely underrated and understated.

[fishytime]

Standard dining room tables are overrated. However, dining room tables with a centrepiece of mangroves and a plant grow light instead of a chandelier is, on the other hand, completely underrated and understated.

:lol:have I ever mentioned that you crack me up Tony......


On another note.....*wonders if it gets tiring hearing this, but*.....amazing pics Levi!

[Zoaelite]

Standard dining room tables are overrated. However, dining room tables with a centrepiece of mangroves and a plant grow light instead of a chandelier is, on the other hand, completely underrated and understated.

:lol::lol::lol:

have I ever mentioned that you crack me up Tony......


On another note.....*wonders if it gets tiring hearing this, but*.....amazing pics Levi!

Thanks Doug! I'm thinking of buying a new camera (Something like Kiens) if I can save up enough cash, then I can really put out some top quality photos.
Levi

[Zoaelite]

Sold off a large portion of my SPS (To little time and the tank is a little too mixed for my liking). Pretty happy with the result, I stuck the remaining stuff into a small center island that came out pretty wicked, happy with how it looks so I'm going to let it grow in.

Still lots of space to fill in, anyone that wants a free formosa frag shoot me a PM, I have TONS of them. Wouldn't mind some trades for them but everyone starts somewhere.

Some new photos:
http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/9997/p1140324.jpg (http://img837.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140324.jpg)

http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/9967/p1140329.jpg (http://img843.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140329.jpg)

http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/3514/p1140330.jpg (http://img839.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140330.jpg)

http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/3885/p1140331.jpg (http://img838.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140331.jpg)

[jimbo222]

Wow absolutely stunning this tank is...
are you still planning on filling up the new space with chalices?.. that would be sweet because you still would have alot of swimming room for the fish.
..Wish i could sleep next to my tank < if that's a bed i see?

[Zoaelite]

Wow absolutely stunning this tank is...
are you still planning on filling up the new space with chalices?.. that would be sweet because you still would have alot of swimming room for the fish.
..Wish i could sleep next to my tank < if that's a bed i see?

Thanks, Ya slowly it should all be filled in. Its all about finding the right chalices now. Yes the tank is right next to the bed, it's a little noisy but you learn to live with it pretty fast.

[chris88]

Those are some big challices. I only have one and it hates high light.

[Madreefer]

Really nice! Cool aquascape.

[Zoaelite]

Okay, this should be the final rearrange of the rock as I'm pretty happy with it now (Until it crashes and explodes 170g of water onto me while I'm sleeping :neutral:).

Quick shots with the actinics:

http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/3025/p1140337i.jpg (http://img812.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140337i.jpg)

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/4124/p1140335k.jpg (http://img29.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140335k.jpg)

http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/6229/p1140334.jpg (http://img51.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140334.jpg)

http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/9561/p1140338.jpg (http://img253.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140338.jpg)

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/9323/p1140340.jpg (http://img151.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140340.jpg)

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/1847/p1140339b.jpg (http://img5.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140339b.jpg)

[Delphinus]

Looking good!

[Zoaelite]

Was lucky enough to come across a wicked priced ATI Bubblemaster 250 (Thanks to Mike), so here is the beast in action. So far VERY happy with how it's been working!

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/1066/p1140375.jpg (http://img201.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140375.jpg)

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/6039/p1140374.jpg (http://img100.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140374.jpg)

and a couple sweet natural light shots:
http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/4548/p1140366.jpg (http://img820.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140366.jpg)

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/2345/p1140367.jpg (http://img294.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140367.jpg)

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/1203/p1140364i.jpg (http://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140364i.jpg)
Levi

[lorenz0]

that last shot is awesome.

[Lance]

I like all three of them.

[Zoaelite]

Its funny how they turned out, that's with all 8 of my t5's on at around 6:00pm.

[Skimmerking]

yup by far next to the deltec 851 that BM 250 skimmer was amazing and by far in the top 3 skimmers.

the sucess of that skimmer was the huge neck. for some great wet gunk.

well done on the skimmer:biggrin:

[Zoaelite]

My hands are to large for the neck on my Hydor so it was a pain in the but to clean (Or take it off for that matter). After seeing this thing in action I'm actually starting to wonder if my Hydor was actually making a dent!

I think I made a deal with the Devil though, my first born Red Planet frag goes to Mike free of charge :lol:. Well worth it considering the deal he gave me, $250.00 VERY well spent.

[therealshark]

glad you are happy with the skimmer, always worked awesome for me. after a week or 2 the skimate should start to get real dark.
lookin forward to the frag tho.





My hands are to large for the neck on my Hydor so it was a pain in the but to clean (Or take it off for that matter). After seeing this thing in action I'm actually starting to wonder if my Hydor was actually making a dent!

I think I made a deal with the Devil though, my first born Red Planet frag goes to Mike free of charge :lol:. Well worth it considering the deal he gave me, $250.00 VERY well spent.

[Zoaelite]

Holy WOW, the zoa tank just got nominated for reefcentrals Thread of the month :surprise:! Anyone want to help a reefer out and do some educated voting? Both the other ones have some good reading in them.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1927873

[Triggz]

Congrats Levi!

That's quite an honor in itself!! You got my vote :thumb:

[Lance]

:thumb::thumb::thumb:

[BlueTang<3]

got my vote good luck :mrgreen:

[lastlight]

+1

[Zoaelite]

Greatly appreciated guys!

[Delphinus]

Le neat-oh!

...Voted.

[freezetyle]

just voted too. your only 2 behind the AI par thread. good job man.

[Zoaelite]

Ya wow tight race for sure, thanks for the support guys!

[andestang]

Just plugged in another for ya - still 2 behind, good luck !

[Skimmerking]

well i voted you should get alaugh on what i posted.

the vote was 46/47 now its

46/48 last time i looked:twised:

[Zoaelite]

well i voted you should get alaugh on what i posted.

the vote was 46/47 now its

46/48 last time i looked:twised:

Haha thanks Buddy! I don't know when the cut off is but I'm pretty stoked to just be nominated.

[Rbacchiega]

voted....for the other guy. KIDDING!

of course I voted for you.

[Zoaelite]

Just plugged in another for ya - still 2 behind, good luck !

Thanks Mike, I still have like 10 formosa frags sitting in the frag tank you free friday right after I get home from school (Around 8 or so?).

I should be finished mid terms around the 13th then anyone that wants one is free to come grab one (Unless I get lazy and take them to the LFS :lol:), have tones of cheato also.

[Zoaelite]

voted....for the other guy. KIDDING!

of course I voted for you.

:lol::lol::lol:

Would you hurry up and get me photos of your new fancy purchases? You managed to get 4 things I have never seen in Canada within like a month of setting up the tank, that's it I'm going to live in Cali...

[Doug]

I,m in but yer still one behind. Now guess I had better read the threads some more. :D

[Rbacchiega]

:lol::lol::lol:

Would you hurry up and get me photos of your new fancy purchases? You managed to get 4 things I have never seen in Canada within like a month of setting up the tank, that's it I'm going to live in Cali...

updated my thread just for you Levi

[Zoaelite]

updated my thread just for you Levi

Sweeeet :lol:.

[Zoaelite]

Geez the race is close 56 to 60 with a day or so to go :neutral:. Again thanks to all that voted!

[Zoaelite]

I am blown away at the growth rate of my purple death Palys, have been target feeding them brine shrimp when I feed the main tank and they have gone from 14 to 27 polyps over the span of a little over a month and a half!

Photo taken 09-17-2010
http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/3456/p1130880.jpg (http://img827.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1130880.jpg)

Photos taken today (05/11/10)
http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/2088/p1140383w.jpg (http://img535.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140383w.jpg)

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/2843/p1140386.jpg (http://img101.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140386.jpg)

And a few other randoms:
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/4595/p1140392.jpg (http://img135.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140392.jpg)

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/3649/p1140395.jpg (http://img209.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140395.jpg)

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/7467/p1140399t.jpg (http://img101.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140399t.jpg)

62 V 64, 2 votes down :lol:. Have a day of voting to go.

[Zoaelite]

Picked up some of the nicest ric's/ yummas I have ever seen @ Red Coral yesterday. Great prices too considering the colors!
http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/6012/p1140413.jpg (http://img263.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140413.jpg)

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/8480/p1140414k.jpg (http://img13.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140414k.jpg)

http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/201/p1140415.jpg (http://img823.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140415.jpg)

http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/7753/p1140416.jpg (http://img560.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140416.jpg)

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/2125/p1140417.jpg (http://img155.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140417.jpg)

http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/6537/p1140457v.jpg (http://img691.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140457v.jpg)

http://img573.imageshack.us/img573/4369/p1140462.jpg (http://img573.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140462.jpg)

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/1975/p1140464.jpg (http://img220.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140464.jpg)

http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/8968/p1140451.jpg (http://img703.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140451.jpg)

Few close up's of some new/old chalices:
http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/674/p1140423.jpg (http://img51.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140423.jpg)

http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/1300/p1140427d.jpg (http://img717.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140427d.jpg)

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/7519/p1140430s.jpg (http://img8.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140430s.jpg)

http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/9093/p1140441y.jpg (http://img717.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140441y.jpg)

http://img573.imageshack.us/img573/7443/p1140442.jpg (http://img573.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140442.jpg)

http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/3869/p1140443.jpg (http://img585.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140443.jpg)

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/8185/p1140422.jpg (http://img14.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140422.jpg)

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/6026/p1140456.jpg (http://img230.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140456.jpg)

[Zoaelite]

New FTS (Actinics are on in the zoa tank).
http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/3481/p1140420.jpg (http://img168.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140420.jpg)

http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/3205/p1140421.jpg (http://img600.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140421.jpg)

[freezetyle]

good snag on those rics. awesome colors

[lastlight]

good god did i totally not see those today!? i was in before the lights even came on so maybe they weren't fully showing or something. WOW!

[Lance]

Oooohhhh!

[Zoaelite]

good snag on those rics. awesome colors

Oooohhhh!

Thank you gentlemen.

good god did i totally not see those today!? i was in before the lights even came on so maybe they weren't fully showing or something. WOW!
I walked by the tank twice before seeing them, Kevin needs some more powerful lighting on the ric tank because WOW do they pop under an 8 bulb fixture. Even more excited to see these things grow out!

[Zoaelite]

Oh and for anyone having bryopsis problems Kevin got in a nice big shipment of lettuce nudies, went strait to work and hasn't stopped mowing yet.

[Zoaelite]

Well it's been a hectic last couple weeks but I'm very happy with the results, I decided to remove most of the livestock from my main tank, replace it with my zoas and then shut down the zoa tank. It was really hard to see most of it go but school has kept me busy so I think it's best for all.

Also managed to catch a 2.5" crab that I have been hunting for a while now :lol:.

After removing the liverock/ coral I caught most of the fish and tried to reaquascape it as open as possible.

Current fish:
Pair of percs (1 Adult female Onyx and 1 male snowclown morph)
Pair of Red long fin wrasses
Yellow Tang
Flash Gordon
Tail Spot Blenny
Potters Dwarf Angel
Flame Back Dwarf Angel
Pair of Fire Shrimp
Pair of Cleaner Shrimp
4 Peppermints

I will let the photos do most of the talking though, this is an old camera with wonky setting's so everything looks mushroom trip like:

FTS
http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/4518/dscf5004v.jpg (http://img689.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf5004v.jpg)

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/9674/dscf50380.jpg (http://img228.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf50380.jpg)

http://img574.imageshack.us/img574/7691/dscf5036.jpg (http://img574.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf5036.jpg)

http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/3601/dscf5007.jpg (http://img571.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf5007.jpg)

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/738/dscf5013m.jpg (http://img227.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf5013m.jpg)

Coral:
http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/4025/dscf5029v.jpg (http://img26.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf5029v.jpg)

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/4042/dscf5011m.jpg (http://img256.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf5011m.jpg)

http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/9304/dscf5002v.jpg (http://img257.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf5002v.jpg)

Fish:
http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/3584/dscf5034f.jpg (http://img716.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf5034f.jpg)

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/5992/dscf5027n.jpg (http://img35.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf5027n.jpg)

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/7479/dscf5012j.jpg (http://img222.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf5012j.jpg)

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/9105/dscf5009a.jpg (http://img405.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf5009a.jpg)

http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/1039/dscf50280.jpg (http://img30.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf50280.jpg)

[Delphinus]

Interesting sort of step-up approach for the aquascaping. Nice work! Love those mangroves.

[Zoaelite]

Thanks Tony! I found a large rock of those Bam Bam's that I was looking for, it looks a little haggard right now but if it gets better I will cut you a frag for the new tank.

[fishytime]

I found a large rock of those Bam Bam's that I was looking for, it looks a little haggard right now but if it gets better I will cut you a frag for the new tank.

Pure zoahaven!:biggrin:

did you score the Bam Bams from us???....just wondering cuz I snipped a little frag of what I thought were Bam Bams but when I google it, what I got looks nothing like the pics

[Zoaelite]

Pure zoahaven!:biggrin:

did you score the Bam Bams from us???....just wondering cuz I snipped a little frag of what I thought were Bam Bams but when I google it, what I got looks nothing like the pics

I got a large rock of the Dragon Eye's, Copper rings and a few others off Kevin but the Bam Bam's were from Ocean City. These are with the same camera, different settings (Still playing with it) but just the actinics on.

I can't wait for everything to grow in at this point, I destroyed about 10 lbs of live rock and dumped it between the colonies which should make for some great growth.

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/4586/dscf5086l.jpg (http://img526.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf5086l.jpg)

And a few randoms:
http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/1276/dscf50620.jpg (http://img827.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf50620.jpg)

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/2824/dscf5067.jpg (http://img526.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf5067.jpg)

http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/3388/dscf5073.jpg (http://img823.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf5073.jpg)

http://img576.imageshack.us/img576/7113/dscf5080e.jpg (http://img576.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf5080e.jpg)

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/2307/dscf5068f.jpg (http://img163.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf5068f.jpg)

One of my favorites:
http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/5011/dscf5082z.jpg (http://img684.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf5082z.jpg)

[Zoaelite]

I've gone from feeding 8+ cubes of frozen per feeding to 1 and that's still a bit much. Good bye nitrates :lol:.

[lorenz0]

So are you keeping this tank? maybe add a bit more rock?

[Zoaelite]

So are you keeping this tank? maybe add a bit more rock?

Yup just have the one big one for now, will be keeping the aquascaping the way it is now. I'm a big fan of the open look and the fish seem to be enjoying the extra swimming space so it's all working out.

FTS Day lights:
http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/9690/p1140656h.jpg (http://img30.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140656h.jpg)

Others:
http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/4580/p1140701.jpg (http://img10.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140701.jpg)

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/9831/p1140706d.jpg (http://img94.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140706d.jpg)

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/936/p1140687n.jpg (http://img251.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140687n.jpg)

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/2395/p1140710.jpg (http://img526.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140710.jpg)

Bam Bam's
http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/5493/p1140674.jpg (http://img403.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140674.jpg)

Dragon Eyes:
http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/1576/p1140675.jpg (http://img6.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140675.jpg)

http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/1372/p1140711.jpg (http://img822.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140711.jpg)

http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/369/p1140708w.jpg (http://img710.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140708w.jpg)

[Zoaelite]

http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/369/p1140708w.jpg (http://img710.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140708w.jpg)

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/2931/p1140709.jpg (http://img59.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140709.jpg)

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/7992/p1140689v.jpg (http://img339.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140689v.jpg)

New aussie rock:
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/3148/p1140640.jpg (http://img98.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140640.jpg)

Flame Back :razz:
http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/5452/p1140666.jpg (http://img403.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140666.jpg)

Red Planet:
http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/8220/p1140712.jpg (http://img688.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140712.jpg)

[Delphinus]

Looks great. How do you manage to study and stuff in that pad? If it were me there would be way too many distractions. Must ... integrate .. second order differentials .... oooh pretty red polyps! *3 hours later* Must .. integrate ... second order differentials ....... oooh a featherduster! *many hours later* I should really start this essay. Hello fishy fishy!

[Zoaelite]

Some new photos of Flash Gordon, after having a bunch of people over I'm not 100% on the orange socket tang ID anyone have any other suggestions? He's constantly changing color from black to white and has the craziest silver lines when he's angry.

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/8158/p1140693.jpg (http://img227.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140693.jpg)

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/9299/p1140642.jpg (http://img80.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140642.jpg)

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/5558/p1140686.jpg (http://img413.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140686.jpg)

[Zoaelite]

Looks great. How do you manage to study and stuff in that pad? If it were me there would be way too many distractions. Must ... integrate .. second order differentials .... oooh pretty red polyps! *3 hours later* Must .. integrate ... second order differentials ....... oooh a featherduster! *many hours later* I should really start this essay. Hello fishy fishy!

I don't study at my house for that exact reason, always head to school for the day and spend some extra time in the Library.

The pretty red polyps are pretty nice :lol:.

[TimT]

The tang looks like Acanthurus blochii, Tailring Surgeon

Try this link.

http://www.fishbase.org/summary/speciessummary.php?id=4750

[Delphinus]

I've wondered that myself a couple times. I'm not sure though, the ones I've seen had had more blue but it's hard to tell since the differences could be because of juvenile colouration or something like that (or lighting/camera/etc stuff).

Some pictures of blochii I took earlier this year:
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ujFD9DxsrV8/S6g4MRdwJlI/AAAAAAAABYA/HqYdUvTc1X8/s640/IMG_0456.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ujFD9DxsrV8/S6g4QCnDEyI/AAAAAAAABYY/uF3liF7UIEg/s640/IMG_0461.JPG

If it helps cinch an ID..

[Zoaelite]

Thanks for the suggestions guys, I guess I will have to wait for him to mature a bit more before I really take a swing at the ID.

That being said I would be ecstatic if he turned out like your photos Tony, what a magnificent looking fish!

I would think this is the juvi ring tail:
http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/3628/fishyfishy.jpg (http://img691.imageshack.us/my.php?image=fishyfishy.jpg)
VS
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/8158/p1140693.jpg (http://img227.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140693.jpg)

They certainly look similar but its not 100%. Maybe I have some sort of ring tail hybrid? Anyone have any good books for fish IDing lying around?

On another note I boxed in my sump as the noise from my new skimmer was bugging me. I didn't want to spend a bunch of money so I went as cheap as possible. 1/2"thick pink insulating Styrofoam cut, spray painted black and affixed to the stand with velcro cost me just over $50.00 for all the supplies.

Stupid cat's are now using the stand as a scratching post... At least there not peeing on it.

[zum14]

On another note I boxed in my sump as the noise from my new skimmer was bugging me. I didn't want to spend a bunch of money so I went as cheap as possible. 1/2"thick pink insulating Styrofoam cut, spray painted black and affixed to the stand with velcro cost me just over $50.00 for all the supplies.

Stupid cat's are now using the stand as a scratching post... At least there not peeing on it.



I may have to steal this idea for mine as well. Skimmer is pretty noisy too. As for the cats, just give them time. They just don't like it enough yet.

[Zoaelite]

I may have to steal this idea for mine as well. Skimmer is pretty noisy too. As for the cats, just give them time. They just don't like it enough yet.

A couple of additional pieces tapped to the inside really helped to silence it overall, couldn't be happier with the look and its easy and cheap to do.

Couple new actinic photos:
http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/2013/p1140737l.jpg (http://img707.imageshack.us/i/p1140737l.jpg/)

http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/2016/p1140738.jpg (http://img109.imageshack.us/i/p1140738.jpg/)

Top downs:
http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/9384/p1140708.jpg (http://img600.imageshack.us/i/p1140708.jpg/)

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/2395/p1140710.jpg (http://img256.imageshack.us/i/p1140710.jpg/)

http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/3081/p1140727.jpg (http://img253.imageshack.us/i/p1140727.jpg/)

http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/9899/p1140729i.jpg (http://img697.imageshack.us/i/p1140729i.jpg/)

I picked up a new colony that I have never seen before today, I thought it was magicians but I'm almost positive it's a zoa because of the size. Magician palys are like 4 times the size of these little guys, there the red ones located in the top of the photo.
http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/5117/p1140734.jpg (http://img192.imageshack.us/i/p1140734.jpg/)

[Zoaelite]

New colony opened up pretty quick, here are some day light shots. They look exactly like magicians just 1/4th the size.
http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/2262/p1140744m.jpg (http://img30.imageshack.us/i/p1140744m.jpg/)

http://img602.imageshack.us/img602/382/p1140740.jpg (http://img602.imageshack.us/i/p1140740.jpg/)

[Chowder]

Don't think those are Magicians. Look definetly like a Zoa , a very nice one at that. Also don't reca;; anything likre that on Zoa Id.


Chris

[Zoaelite]

I'm stumped for an ID also, maybe its time to make up a name :lol:. Got a few new corals and a lambouti wrasse on sale today.

New actinic shots:
http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/5906/p1140754p.jpg (http://img63.imageshack.us/i/p1140754p.jpg/)

http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/9286/p1140750.jpg (http://img837.imageshack.us/i/p1140750.jpg/)

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/2395/p1140710.jpg (http://img10.imageshack.us/i/p1140710.jpg/)

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/9384/p1140708.jpg (http://img5.imageshack.us/i/p1140708.jpg/)

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/4966/p1140749.jpg (http://img340.imageshack.us/i/p1140749.jpg/)

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/3062/p1140752.jpg (http://img228.imageshack.us/i/p1140752.jpg/)

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/7794/p1140753.jpg (http://img33.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1140753.jpg)

[Skimmerking]

Show Off Just Kidding man , looking very sweet

[Zoaelite]

Thanks Mike.

I have a serious problem when it comes to moving everything around, I think I like this new scape so I have a New Years resolution to not move it. I have decided to remove most of my remaining LPS and go back to the twigs (My Red Planet just looks so loonnlleeyyyyy :lol:).

FTS:
http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/500/p1140773.jpg (http://img826.imageshack.us/i/p1140773.jpg/)

Anyone any an ID on this nem, the store didn't know for sure.
http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/2010/p1140771.jpg (http://img26.imageshack.us/i/p1140771.jpg/)

Some randoms:
http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/7538/p1140785.jpg (http://img585.imageshack.us/i/p1140785.jpg/)

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/2804/p1140784.jpg (http://img210.imageshack.us/i/p1140784.jpg/)

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/2197/p1140775n.jpg (http://img824.imageshack.us/i/p1140775n.jpg/)

http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/1162/p1140792.jpg (http://img821.imageshack.us/i/p1140792.jpg/)

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/9181/p1140791.jpg (http://img156.imageshack.us/i/p1140791.jpg/)

[Myka]

Pssst! Regarding those sweet new Zoas, you mention size in relation to Paly vs Zoa - that is not a reliable way to ID. Easiest way to ID is texture, Palys feel like fine sandpaper, and Zoas will be smooth. Either way, nice Zoas!

Oh, and Flower Anemone or close relative?

[Zoaelite]

Pssst! Regarding those sweet new Zoas, you mention size in relation to Paly vs Zoa - that is not a reliable way to ID. Easiest way to ID is texture, Palys feel like fine sandpaper, and Zoas will be smooth. Either way, nice Zoas!

Oh, and Flower Anemone or close relative?

True but I have seen real Magician palys before and they are about 4 times the size, I would make the argument that most palys are larger than most zoa species but there is allot of variation out there. I can't think of a single paly/ proto paly that is smaller than my largest zoa, any in your tank?

I can't find any comparable photos of a Red Flower Anemone on google, the tenticals look a fair bit different than everything out there.

[Delphinus]

Wow, whatever it is, it's nifty, I like it. Was that the only one? :lol:

[Myka]

True but I have seen real Magician palys before and they are about 4 times the size, I would make the argument that most palys are larger than most zoa species but there is allot of variation out there. I can't think of a single paly/ proto paly that is smaller than my largest zoa, any in your tank?

I'm not saying your Zoas are Magicians, I don't think they are. I do have a mini colony of small Palys. I don't know the name of them...they are dark with white speckles all over them.

I can't find any comparable photos of a Red Flower Anemone on google, the tenticals look a fair bit different than everything out there.

Try leaving out the red part. Flower Anemones come in many colors, and depending on specie they can look different. That's my best guess, but there's a lot of weird nems out there. Have you touched it? Is it sticky? Did you get a palpable sting? I don't condone touching an unknown nem, though I would do it. :D

It stings? Ooooo, lemme try! That's how I got stung by a Pacific Sea Nettle. They are the only Jellyfish in ocean near Vancouver Island that actually sting...not that I'd know. ;)

[Zoaelite]

I'm not saying your Zoas are Magicians, I don't think they are. I do have a mini colony of small Palys. I don't know the name of them...they are dark with white speckles all over them.



Try leaving out the red part. Flower Anemones come in many colors, and depending on specie they can look different. That's my best guess, but there's a lot of weird nems out there. Have you touched it? Is it sticky? Did you get a palpable sting? I don't condone touching an unknown nem, though I would do it. :D

It stings? Ooooo, lemme try! That's how I got stung by a Pacific Sea Nettle. They are the only Jellyfish in ocean near Vancouver Island that actually sting...not that I'd know. ;)

Still stumped on an ID, clowns haven't touched it either so I'm doubting the purchase (Although it is a wicked looking nem). It certainty is sticky, in Vegas they have touch tanks where you can poke and prod nems all day long :lol:.

Anyone have any insight for influencing my clowns to host? Ken @ Blue world said I should use a clay pot but they completely ignored it and continue to host on silicone. Wont touch the pulsing xenia, Mushrooms or 3 different types of nems.

My bro is heading to Thailand and picked up a new Cannon, really excited to learn how to use it but here are some quick shots.

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/6456/img3228xk.jpg (http://img263.imageshack.us/i/img3228xk.jpg/)

http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/7637/img3268y.jpg (http://img34.imageshack.us/i/img3268y.jpg/)

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/1423/img3260a.jpg (http://img254.imageshack.us/i/img3260a.jpg/)

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/1466/img3173.jpg (http://img510.imageshack.us/i/img3173.jpg/)

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/2686/img3211f.jpg (http://img43.imageshack.us/i/img3211f.jpg/)

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/1193/img3206h.jpg (http://img291.imageshack.us/i/img3206h.jpg/)

http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/7537/img3171d.jpg (http://img600.imageshack.us/i/img3171d.jpg/)

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/9553/img3235k.jpg (http://img21.imageshack.us/i/img3235k.jpg/)

[Zoaelite]

Nasty HD feet aside I'm swimming in this photo :neutral:.
http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/525/img3115f.jpg (http://img560.imageshack.us/i/img3115f.jpg/)

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/2849/img3106t.jpg (http://img59.imageshack.us/i/img3106t.jpg/)

New Red Rump:
http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/4052/img3117.jpg (http://img211.imageshack.us/i/img3117.jpg/)

[lastlight]

Wow pics with the new camera def look nicer man.

I'm so envious of ppl able to keep zoas happy. All my params seem to be in order...sps doing really well...zoas love to melt away on me. I have a few patches doing ok but it's frustrating. The larger the colony introduced the better luck I have but even then it's not been a garantee.

Regardless...lemme know when those frags are ready =)

[Carrera75]

Anyone any an ID on this nem, the store didn't know for sure.
http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/2010/p1140771.jpg (http://img26.imageshack.us/i/p1140771.jpg/)


I don't think that's a Rock flower anemone but who cares if it is not because it looks great. Here are a few pics of my Red Rock Flower anemones

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m265/yvr_75/corals/RedAnemone.jpg

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m265/yvr_75/FlowerAnemone02B.jpg

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m265/yvr_75/FlowerAnemoneRed.jpg

[Myka]

Sweet nems!

[Zoaelite]

http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/2518/mg3987.jpg (http://img694.imageshack.us/i/mg3987.jpg/)

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/5981/mg4083.jpg (http://img190.imageshack.us/i/mg4083.jpg/)

http://img547.imageshack.us/img547/7302/mg3936.jpg (http://img547.imageshack.us/i/mg3936.jpg/)

http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/2317/mg3940.jpg (http://img718.imageshack.us/i/mg3940.jpg/)

http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/748/mg3982.jpg (http://img809.imageshack.us/i/mg3982.jpg/)

http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/9971/mg3990.jpg (http://img508.imageshack.us/i/mg3990.jpg/)

[noirsphynx]

OMG, zoaelite I ENVY your zoa collection but I would also LOVE one of your flower nems with the white/red skirt!!

[The Grizz]

Again some sweet zoas there Levi, I have to come see them in person when or scheds mesh. Coming down this Friday afternoon but I suspect you will be at school. :biggrin:

[Zoaelite]

Again some sweet zoas there Levi, I have to come see them in person when or scheds mesh. Coming down this Friday afternoon but I suspect you will be at school. :biggrin:

Fridays work for me, have the day off unless I'm putting in extra time at school. Frags will be cut this month so you will have to stop by.

OMG, zoaelite I ENVY your zoa collection but I would also LOVE one of your flower nems with the white/red skirt!!

Those were just random photos, mine is the pure red one but ya they are pretty dope. Here are some new photos, really loving the Bros new camera (Especially the free factor buahaa :razz:).

FTS:
I picked up a giant green A.Tortusa for looking after someones tank for a month, really gives some contrast to the zoas but my dwarfs went strait after it. Guess I will have to live with it.
http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/669/mg4186.jpg (http://img718.imageshack.us/i/mg4186.jpg/)

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/833/mg4211.jpg (http://img517.imageshack.us/i/mg4211.jpg/)

Random Coral Photos:
I can't seem to get the Red/Blue balance on this camera right yet so some of my reds seem a little more potent.
http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/697/mg4248.jpg (http://img146.imageshack.us/i/mg4248.jpg/)

http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/4964/mg4243x.jpg (http://img827.imageshack.us/i/mg4243x.jpg/)

http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/2791/mg4227t.jpg (http://img710.imageshack.us/i/mg4227t.jpg/)

http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/4341/mg4226.jpg (http://img842.imageshack.us/i/mg4226.jpg/)

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/6116/mg4206p.jpg (http://img207.imageshack.us/i/mg4206p.jpg/)

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/8232/mg4277.jpg (http://img130.imageshack.us/i/mg4277.jpg/)

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/1674/mg4268.jpg (http://img227.imageshack.us/i/mg4268.jpg/)

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/7859/mg4261.jpg (http://img228.imageshack.us/i/mg4261.jpg/)

http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/6130/mg4249.jpg (http://img195.imageshack.us/i/mg4249.jpg/)

[Zoaelite]

Random fish photos:
http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/7362/mg4269.jpg (http://img89.imageshack.us/i/mg4269.jpg/)

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/3959/mg4274.jpg (http://img33.imageshack.us/i/mg4274.jpg/)

http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/5553/mg4288r.jpg (http://img37.imageshack.us/i/mg4288r.jpg/)

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/378/mg4178.jpg (http://img141.imageshack.us/i/mg4178.jpg/)

New photos of Flash Gordon, anyone have another swing at the ID?
http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/3564/mg4262.jpg (http://img375.imageshack.us/i/mg4262.jpg/)

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/314/mg4263.jpg (http://img341.imageshack.us/i/mg4263.jpg/)

http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/2600/mg4284.jpg (http://img641.imageshack.us/i/mg4284.jpg/)

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[Beanz]

Ok so the first time i saw this tank i decided that i will make 45 zoa dominated and it is just crazy how amazing it is. good on ya. i adore this tank btw hahaa. now i will wipe the drool off my keyboard.

Cheers, Ian

[bauder1986]

Levi, not to inflate you ego or anything but daaammmm thats one sexy tank!

[Zoaelite]

Ok so the first time i saw this tank i decided that i will make 45 zoa dominated and it is just crazy how amazing it is. good on ya. i adore this tank btw hahaa. now i will wipe the drool off my keyboard.

Cheers, Ian

Thanks Ian, glad I can spread the addiction haha.

Big thanks to Reefwars (Denny) and fishytime (Doug) for cutting and transporting a frag of the nuclear greens down to me, have been looking for them for years now.