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I picked this tank up today in Calgary, I figure it about 80G. The tank is 48.5"L x 22"D x 17"H with a left corner overflow, 1.5" drain and a 1" return. I am still unsure on equipment, I would like to go MH or LED for lighting, tunze 1262 return pump, and I am not sure about dual MP10W ES or MP40W ES. I think for the money spent I will see better results with the 10's but for right now its going to be pieced together slowly.
Here is how it looked after Mike & I got it in the house.
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I wasted no time in cleaning this thing up.
Step One take off paint on sides.
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Step Two take off the substrate stuck on the bottom
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And here is how it looks after a quick wipe down.
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Only one piece left to be scraped. The back only took about an hour but I found a technique half way through and the last half went pretty fast.
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Well after a trip to Home Depot, an agonizing weight at the till because they thought I was lieing how many pieces of lumber there was and the guy in that section on break here is the raw product.
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g79/Ryan_GSP/80G%20Build/photo2-2.jpg
Piecing it together.
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All finished
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On the stand
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Painting the back
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Thanks guys. I went back to the dark side tonight as well. Sorry Larry!
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Well not much going on today. Secured the power bar to the stand and..... plugged it in.
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g79/Ryan_GSP/80G%20Build/photo-1.jpg
Oh and I ordered glass for the euro-brace. After some consultation from Mike and the guys on canreef I got a pretty good idea on how I am going to do my canopy. BTW anyone got a source on some cheap quiet fans that plug into the wall?
Well I think I got a design for my sump, I think I will go 36" x 18" x 18". Tell me what you think.
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g79/Ryan_GSP/80G%20Build/photo-2.jpg
Going from left to right the horizontal line is for a holder for my filter sock.
Below is a chamber for my protien skimmer and whatever else I want to put in there (reactors, probes etc.)
Next is a frag chamber; this will have a section in the back for mangroves. I am probably going to put in a rack for the mangroves and DIY a tray for substrate. Im still unsure if I want to permanently put in a trough for a DSB for the mangroves. This will mean the frag chamber is 12x12.
After that is a set of baffles then the last chamber is a section for the pump and the heaters.
BTW each square equals 1".
Another Update!!
Yesterday I got a Quiet One 4000 in next to new condition. I guess it was too big for the previous tank. Thanks again Randy!!
Today I spent my lunch hour running around like a chicken with my head cut off looking for plumbing supplies. I think I got all the fittings I need, all thats let is the loc-line so an order from J&L will happen here pretty quick.
I also was able to get my glass cut for my euro brace and blocks for the stand to sit on. Big thanks to Scott for grabbing that for me on his way home.
So here is everything when I got home.
Plumbing
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Glass for the Euro Brace
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Well apparently I got the glass for the sides too big so I put the glass master to work trimming off a 1/4 inch.
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After a trip to TFI for a tube of silicone and a silicone gun, here I am putting down the silicone.
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This is what happens when you let the glass Master help you put on the euro brace.
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Ofcourse the silicone was on the tank already so he sped off to TFI to get another brace cut and get the blocks for the stand cut.
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Add 2 beads of silicone
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Press onto Euro brace and you have a block that will keep my canopy frame off the bracing and water so it wont get wet.
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g79/Ryan_GSP/80G%20Build/photo8-1.jpg
The almost finished product. I am going to trim the excess silicone tomorrow evening.
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g79/Ryan_GSP/80G%20Build/photo6-1.jpg
I havent tried the plumbing yet but the night is young :D
Got most of the plumbing inside the tank done. All thats needed now is the Loc-Line and to construct the air control on the cap of the Durso.
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g79/Ryan_GSP/80G%20Build/photo3-4.jpg
Alright well another bunch of updates but where to start?
I got the overflow grate installed and they turned out alright. Im happy with them but I found my 1st mistake. I build the return line to clear the glass part of the overflow without taking into consideration the overflow grate. Ofcourse its glued already so I had to build a new one. DOH!
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Next I found a take I can use as a sump. So yesterday I went out and got all the glass I needed to make the baffles. Unfortunatly I forgot to take a picture of the tank before I ripped the bracing off.
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Now that the tank is all cleaned up its time to put in the glass.
This will be the shelf my sock holder will sit on.
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g79/Ryan_GSP/80G%20Build/photo7-2.jpg
Wall for the frag section and the beginning of the baffles
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g79/Ryan_GSP/80G%20Build/photo2-7.jpg
The completed Sump
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g79/Ryan_GSP/80G%20Build/photo4-2.jpg
Now to cut the hole in the shelf for the filter sock
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I also got the lumber for the canopy.
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I think I built it a little tall. The Its only 18" high but I think I should have gone 14-16 high.
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g79/Ryan_GSP/80G%20Build/photo3-6.jpg
Next weekend I want to skirt in the stand and canopy with some nicer wood. I plan on staining it dark to match the furniture. Hopfully lastlight will chime in here on this one.
I want to use his idea for the stand doors so they slide open. I would like to do the same with the canopy doors as well. What did you use to do this?
anemononimous
03-13-2011, 05:32 PM
looking good. nice pics and info...keep her going.. :)
chris88
03-13-2011, 07:03 PM
Looks great so far, can't wait to see more.
Thank you for all the compliments guys. I think the next step now is a J&L order for some Loc-Line, heaters and a thermometer.
So this morning I did all the plumbing on the tank. I was a little worried at first when it finally noticed the 1.5" overflow line was right between my return and my pump.
Well a little work with a 90 degree mpt x barb and some 1" vinyl hose and we have all the plumbing done.
Bottom End
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Top side
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Full Shot
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lastlight
03-13-2011, 09:41 PM
I just used a pair of drawer slides per door.
http://www.softsmart.com/popup/PopupPix9/DrawerSlides.jpg
They work pretty well so long as you have thick plywood for the doors. I first used 1/2" and it was not straight enough and when the doors met up it looked pretty ghetto. 3/4" worked well for me and the pics in the thread should show how I made the top lip of the doors. Again more ghetto action but it got hidden with the tiles so you'll need to take a bit more care!
Build's lookin' good =)
bades
03-13-2011, 10:01 PM
Ryan, looking good so far. It's amazing how a little elbow grease and hard work can make a tank look good. Just a quick question for ya,..... when you were scraping off the paint from the back side of the tank, you said about half way through you found a better (and faster) way to remove the old paint. Just curious what you did and secondly, did you spray or roller(paint) the black paint on the back? I want to repaint my back side of tank as well, but not sure whether to spray or paint! Thanks.
RedCoralOnlineStore
03-13-2011, 10:14 PM
Looking Great Ryan! You don't waste any time!:biggrin:
Leak test
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It is ALIVE
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Sand and Salt in there. Im all out of salt I think I am going to have to get another pail here pretty soon.
Well as some of you already know I may as well fill the rest of you in with an update.
IT IS ALIVE!!
Live rock added to start the cycle. No I just need to find a skimmer and we will be in good shape.
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Sorry for the long past due thank you. Thanks for the compliments. Lots has happened in the past few days. The tank cycles (hurray for keeping liverock in sterilite containers alive), I did a little rearranging but not much. Im thinking another 30 pounds and I should be good. Im pretty happy with how the left side is sitting but I want a piece or two more to finish off the end.
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And a couple FTS
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I also started started tuesday off with adding my fish. First 2 in were my Yellow Tang and African Flameback Angel.
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Today I added my two Clowns. So far everyone is happy to be reuinited with eachother. Sorry for the blurry pictures. Fish and iPhones dont make for nice pictures.
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I will also be grabbing my lighting this Friday when I come to Calgary. My dad's new puppy arrives at the airport Friday evening so I will be in to pick him up.
I have found 2x 250W DE Lumenbright Pendants with Galaxy Ballasts for my lighting. I am still trying to decide if I want to go with T5HO or LED's for Actinic Supplements. If I go LED I only want to run Cree Royal Blues.
I will be using the Phoenix 14K bulbs for the halides so what do you guys think I should do for Actinic?
UPDATE TIME!!!!!
Alright so yesterday I was in Calgary picking up a new puppy and couldnt pass on these Halides. Last night I installed them into the canopy and right away I wasnt happy with them. These Halides really are meant to be a pendants. They are 16" diameter and 8 or 10 inches deep. They fill up the whole canopy and leave very little water uncovered. Both pendants are run by 2x 250W Electronic Galaxy Ballasts.
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So this morning I decided I was going to change it. I went out, picked up some supplies, cut some lumber, and went to work. I also mounted the Ballasts in the canopy. What do you guys think of that idea? Keep in mind there will be 2x 120mm fans blowing air into the canopy and a vent in the top to let hot air escape.
Here is how it sits now.
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Now the bad news. The bulbs are over a year old and are only good for growing algae. But a J&L order was placed and I should have the Loc-Line to finish the return as well as a new Phoenix 14K Bulb show up wednesday or thursday. Also the seller forgot to give me the power cords for the ballasts. I was distracted by new puppy Guiness trying to eat everything I didnt catch it. So they will be shipped out on Monday and should reach the house Wednesday as well.
Hopefully we see some light later this week. Man its going to be a loooong wait.
Ryan, looking good so far. It's amazing how a little elbow grease and hard work can make a tank look good. Just a quick question for ya,..... when you were scraping off the paint from the back side of the tank, you said about half way through you found a better (and faster) way to remove the old paint. Just curious what you did and secondly, did you spray or roller(paint) the black paint on the back? I want to repaint my back side of tank as well, but not sure whether to spray or paint! Thanks.
Sorry I took so long to reply to this. I totally missed it until I just reread the thread.
What I did was use an arch scrape pattern and only cut enough paint to fill half the razor vs the entire razor. I also made sure I always used a fresh razor blade as they cut much easier.
I picked up a little roller kit from walmart ($4) and used it to roll the paint onto the glass. Because of the overflow I used some masking top to make a nice line and rolled on the paint. This makes it look clean and covers the view of the overflow from that side.
viperfish
03-19-2011, 09:39 PM
Those are some cool lookin' light fixtures you got there buddy!
Those are some cool lookin' light fixtures you got there buddy!
Thanks Rod.
I am still not too sure about them but they will do. Maybe next year I will order Hamilton Cayman Suns.
viperfish
03-20-2011, 01:32 AM
I wish my fixture had as much light spread as these. My tank is 30" front to back and most combo fixtures just don't cover that area effectively. Are these SE or DE bulbs?
The J&L came in today so a little update. After 2 hours of ****ing around we finally got the fixtures and skimmer running. I should be able to move the remaining SPS from the frag tank into the display and shut the frag tank down.
Here is the tank with the Ushio 14K
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g79/Ryan_GSP/80G%20Build/6b19ebce.jpg
And now the Phoenix 14K's in the fixtures!
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g79/Ryan_GSP/80G%20Build/5cd7482a.jpg
I also got rhe Loc-Line for the returns and put them together. I have one shooting down the back and one shooting down the front.
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g79/Ryan_GSP/80G%20Build/eba053b3.jpg
Now the Vertex IN-180. It will do until I get the Mini S I guess :D
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thegecko
03-24-2011, 05:40 AM
Awesome build Ryan!!!
So I moved all my corals up tonight from the Frag tank. I need to pick up some Epoxy (*sigh* another J&L order) to start securing everything down.
Here are some random pictures from tonight. Things are looking pretty rough, I have been neglecting the frag tank since starting this build.
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I got out the underwater camera when I got home. Still trying to find the best angles to allow light and exposure levels.
Hopefully I get better because I am not too happy with these. Maybe a SLR with a macro lens is in order this summer.
I love this piece when its in full colour. Its a blue polyp A. austera and I cant wait for it to colour back up.
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g79/Ryan_GSP/80G%20Build/P3250051.jpg
Ultra Acans
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I call these Hawk`s Envy and they are wicked in person.
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g79/Ryan_GSP/80G%20Build/P3250055.jpg
Super Grape Mille
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g79/Ryan_GSP/80G%20Build/P3250058.jpg
Close-up of my Frogspawn
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Red & Green Blastomussa wellsi
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Thanks Dana. They have browned out a little in the move. I am anxious for them to get back to the pitch black.
Today I sifted the sand in the display. I wasnt happy with the big hunks on the sand. I did it for half the tank and really liked it more than the other side. The bigger pieces I put down in the frag section. I figure it will make a great media for pods to live in.
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g79/Ryan_GSP/80G%20Build/P3270065.jpg
I also took some time and installed my ATO. I was worried at 1st that it wouldnt be long enough to reach down into the return section but after I realized the tank needed to be topped up (DER!) it will work perfect with plenty of room for adjustment.
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g79/Ryan_GSP/80G%20Build/P3270064.jpg
I also realized a few downfalls with this setup im not too happy with. I guess they will have to wait to be addressed the next time the tank is moved. A big one is the limited amount of space under the stand with a sump this size. I am thinking off the left size to build a storage cabinet for my electronics and bulk chemicals. The top could also double as an end table or bench.
Anyway thats it for the update for the day.
Ryan
A little update, all the diatoms have come and gone but in their place has come a nasty film algae problem. I think it's my own fault as I over dosed some stuff a few days ago thinking the tank could handle it and I was wrong.
I have been fighting it for 3 days now with extra vodka and it looks like tonight my 1ml dose (I was dosing 0.4ml) has it slowed down. It was so bad the glass would algae up in less than 30min and my water was cloudy as heck. Now the glass is cleared up and the water clarity is improving.
Funny thing my corals look amazing right now.
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g79/Ryan_GSP/80G%20Build/d3564be3.jpg
Well this is what you get I guess with captive bred clowns. Nice frogspawn 4" away and he chooses to host my Acans!
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And I have been waiting a long time to get this picture.
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g79/Ryan_GSP/80G%20Build/IMG_0006.jpg
Trabby
04-02-2011, 10:51 PM
Awesome new pics Ryan!! Clown looks great! Our clowns won't host anything cool either so don't feel bad.
Thanks Trabby. The acans dont seem to mind I just hope he doesnt get too comfortable until the Haddoni Arrives.
AquaticFinatic
04-02-2011, 10:54 PM
Your picture taking sucks!!
Your picture taking sucks!!!!!
AquaticFinatic
04-02-2011, 10:56 PM
lol I left of the smiley face! :razz:
ya ya excuses excuses cooper. You will have to stop in next time your out my way.
After a little late night shopping I scored some magician paly's. I was dumb and only bought a frag of them but I am thinking of going back for the colony on Monday. Here are some pictures from lastnight after about 30min in the tank.
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After a trip to Home Depot lastnight I tried the Oatey Fix-it stick. I am not too happy with the product. I does the job for some of the basic stuff but I tired to mount some pieces horizontal and it wouldnt stick to the plugs too well. I think they are too smooth where as the D-D epoxy worked really well. I guess I could have used superglue as well but I didnt have any.
It also hardens really fast (1 or 2 minutes after mixing) so that kinda surprised me. The D-D stuff takes a little longer to dry so you can mix a bunch then break it off as you need it. The downside it stays soft so you have to make sure you have stuff really planted in there.
For the $8/tube it costed me it was a good product but I think I will stick with the D-D for the extra $4. Oh I used 2/3s of a tub and my skimmer didnt go too crazy. It did get a little more wet but it wasnt too bad.
DisneyCoralReef
04-05-2011, 08:31 PM
Ryan, your pictures are amazing! what an outstanding tank! congrats on all the hard work and the great looking tank!
Ryan, your pictures are amazing! what an outstanding tank! congrats on all the hard work and the great looking tank!
Thanks!!
I am a little behind, been a little busy around here the past few days. A few days ago I switched some LR around and ditched the island. I moved it into the back to continue the wall. I think I want to continue brining rock forward on the right side to make a cove there. Keep the rock low with maybe a little point near the front.
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g79/Ryan_GSP/80G%20Build/IMG_0020.jpg
Mike finally made his way over here yesterday and was impressed on how the tank was looking so that was happy to hear him say that.
I fed Fauna Marin tonight and snapped some photos plus Top downs. Let me know what you guys think!
Purple & Blue Chalice
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Meteor Shower Cyphastrea
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Pumpkin Patch Favia
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Japanese Fruitloops inhaling the FM
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Ultra Australian Acans
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Ultra Australian Acans
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New York Lights Favia
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Japanese Micromussa
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Extra FM floating around in the water
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Hammer Coral taking in the FM
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Red & Green Blastomussa wellsi
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Armor of God Plays taking it in
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These guys are waiting to go to their new home
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And now for some TD photos
I bought this tabling Acro when it was purple. Under the halides its turning more & more blue!!
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Electric Green Deepwater
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Blue Polyp Austera finally coloring back up. Cant wait!
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Sunset Monti looking good
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Cali Tortusa
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Supergrape Mille. I cant wait for this one to grow up!
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Rainbow Stylo
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Nice hot pink Monti Cap
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My Super Ultra Favia starting to colour back up. Its Yellow is stating to poke through.
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Orange Digi
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I am not sure what type of acro this is but its starting to be one of my favorites. Its a nice purple color with bright white polyps
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You cant see much right now but once this Pokerstar Monti grows over the epoxy it will make for great TD photos. Its looking amazing as well, I cant beleive how good things are looking so soon after start-up.
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My little A. Turaki frag starting to grow
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Orange Crush Acans
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My Birdnest is looking good as well. Here it is peeking out from the rocks.
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And my beauty A. lovelli
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es355lucille
04-10-2011, 03:50 PM
You have some great corals Ryan!
Brad
You have some great corals Ryan!
Brad
Thanks alot. I got rid of half my stock when I did the move because they didnt make the cut.
I gotta thank Greg (Coral Master) for alot of this stuff too. Alot of it came from him.
Well after a 300km road trip that ended us in Lethbridge (long story) I found some new stuff locally for the tank. Crappy iPhone4 pictures for now, sorry guys.
First up is a Hot Pink Mille that Mike and I went in on.
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Next up is a sweet blue Porcelain crab I found at TFI.
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After finally making it to Medicine hat I found a few more additions to the tank.
Some cool red with green flake Blastomuss wellsi.
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Also picked up 2 new 3/4" flare nozzles for my returns.
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Today when I went out to get some food for the reptiles I pcked up another pail of Instant Ocean and scored a pretty good deal on some Hermits. I will probably regret this adding these guys but everything is secured down so I hope they dont knock too much around.
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freezetyle
04-17-2011, 07:48 PM
that porcelain crab is awesome!
Great photos, i likes seeing the feeding response of the FM stuff
I am a big fan of blue and when I seen this guy I had to have him.
The FM is great but I am going to need to pick up more from Greg here soon.
Thanks for the post!
The Good Friday was a perfect day for a trip to Calgary! Day off work and the stores loaded with good stuff.
I got some new additions to the tank and I am pretty excited about. I think these are Dispar Anthias but I am still not sure.
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I also need to send a shout out to Levi for letting us check out his tank before the big tear down. Thanks again for the frag Levi!
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I found these guys hiding in my rocks. Totally forgot about them! Red People Eaters.
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I got some better pictures of the Anthias today. They are getting more and more brave.
Still havent gotten them to eat so hopefully they come around in the next couple days.... or I have to resort to the dreaded frozen foods.
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Also a shot of my Japanese Fruit Loops Zoanthids
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The Lovelli is starting to take off as well.
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Some top downs.
Blue Polyp A. austera
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Meteor Shower Cyphastrea
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Hot Pink A. millepora
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A. tortusa
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Acropora
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A little bit of an update here with some growth shots.
We went to Calgary yesterday and even though it wasnt a fish trip I still managed to make a couple stops.
I was happy to see Gold's had one more of the Dispar Anthias so I picked it up. I also found 2 really nice little Porcelain Crabs there, man I love these little guys. I also found out today the new Anthias is a Male and both have been flaring at each other all morning. No real intimidation yet or fighting so I hope they get alone. This puts me at 2 male and 2 females but I am thinking maybe another 2 girls would really light up this tank. The original 3 have started eating the New Era Marine Flake and Prime Reef Flake like crazy now, the larger male even tries to take down NLS pellets.
The Start of a Dispar School
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Porcelain Crab #1
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Porcelain #2
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The FTS
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The Pokerstar Monti is really starting to take off and encrust.
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Here it is on
This Monti Cap is just starting to go, it has encrusted the old dead skeleton and is starting to plate out.
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Here it is April 9th
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The Orange Digi has started to branch out on the top and really starting to encrust. It looks like its putting out a bunch of new nubs as well.
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Here it is March 20th
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I didnt think the Stylo had done anything yet but its starting to encrust really good now and has put some growth on its nubs. This is such an amazing piece when it hits colony size. I cannot wait.
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Here it is April 9th
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Zoaelite
05-01-2011, 10:43 PM
Lots of high end coral in there buddy, tanks looking pretty awesome!
Nice red planet frag... *Cough* I hate you *Cough* haha
Thanks Buddy!!
I got your frag of those ugly brown zoanthids you wanted so bad set aside for ya. We'll have to get in touch next time im in town.
I grabbed some photos today before the lights came on and finally got some older pictures off the camera.
So I will start with my porcelain Crabs. These guys have set up shop on the left side for good now I think. The bigger red one hangs out higher up on the rock under the Meteor Shower Cyphastrea with the smaller more purple female hiding more on the back side of the rock down near the bottom. I just love these 2.
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Belly Shot of the little female up front one morning
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These pictures were taken without the lights on, indirect sunlight on a cloudy day. Sorry about them being so dark.
Sunset Montipora
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Unknown Purple Acro. Check out the new growth tips up top!!
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g79/Ryan_GSP/80G%20Build/IMG_0298.jpg
ORA Red this gem is taking over the super glue finally
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A. Lovelli
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Tri-color A. austera
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Stylo
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With the anthias I am feeding fairly heavy (5 - 6 times per day) and only doing vodka (1ml/day). I am really happy with the results right now. I would like to add some Bartlett's Anthias in the near future.
Tank looks great Ryan. Love the Anthias and the corals are sweet too. :biggrin:
Thanks Leah, the Anthias are my favorite fish in there right now. The males are flaring at each other and all the females right now so its making for a very active tank. I've been trying to get pictures but they are so food oriented that they run right to the front corner expecting to be fed everytime they see me.
Woo another little update. This Maxi-Jet with Sureflow kit is really starting to make me mad. The suction cups just arent wanting to stick to the glass and it seems some days the pump really chatters. I am looking forward to the day I can afford a 3X MP10W ES upgrade or a 3x Tunze 6055 upgrade.
I did a water change yesterday and did some tests while I was at it. It appears the corals have been growing because my ALk was down to 8dkH and the calcium was 195.... oops. Usually I like to run it about 10-12 dkh and the calcium about 425. So I added a bunch of baked baking soda and Calcium Chloride to the water change, I will make the rest up over the next couple days.
I also moved some stuff around. The Hot Pink Mille is starting to grow and is aiming right for my Cali Tort so the tort got banished to the back where it can have lots of room.
The Purple with White Polyp acro got moved as well to a more central location in the tank. I am going to see how it colors up here in the middle then maybe secure it permanently.
I woke up one morning to find the Red Planet on the sand so I moved it as well. It didnt go far just around the rock a little more so it wouldnt interfere with my purple/blue tabling acro.
The Super Grape Mille got moved as well closer to the light. It should have plenty of room to spread out now! This is such a nice piece when its full size.
I also moved a little rock around on the right side and had 1 piece left over so I started to make the last little arm to complete the cove. So far I like it but I am thinking of going a little farther up. Its mostly zoanthids and Palys right now which is okay with me.
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Woke up sunday morning and found this. The little Porcelain crab shed the old house for a new one.
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End of the Month update with bad news. Yesterday I awoke to 2 dead bodies in the tank. I lost the sickly little Dispar Anthias and my big male. All day I couldnt find the other 2 that were supposed to be left and now today still no sign. I think they are dead in the rocks as well. I did a water change on friday otherwise nothing was changed. All 4 were doing so well and eating like pigs. The little guy never really bulked up and had a sore so I thought maybe he was a goner but I never expected the other 3 to go too.
Now I need to find something to replace them with. I dont want to get Dispars again or Evansii anthias. I would like to find a nice schooling fish that are always in the open to add some movement. I am thinking maybe a 2M 3F school of flasher wrasses but I defiantly want to stay away from your common stuff like chromis. What do you guys think I should get?
I picked up a nice little plate coral this month as well. Nice orange with some light green flecks throughout. I think once I add the Royal Blue LED's this coral is really going to pop.
Now for some pictures.
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lastlight
11-04-2011, 04:11 PM
BUMP :razz:
I guess its time for an update! I recently moved into a new place and thought I was going to have to downsize. Recently we found a place for the big tank and I got down to getting it reassembled before the mrs. changes her mind.
Things have been sitting in a holding tank without a light (infront of a window) and no skimmer so most of the SPS has lost color. You guys wont be seeing pictures of those though!
Also added a bunch of new fish, funny how when you have an empty big tank you cant find any fish that appeal to you but the second you have limited space you start finding fish everywhere. So far the stocking list 2 clowns, Blue Assessor, one Neon Goby, one McCoskers Wrasse, and the new guys are a couple Bangaii Cardinals.
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Okay its a crappy picture but this is one of my better finds. Giant Cinnamon Palys at a store that rarley has anything hard to find.
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gregzz4
01-01-2012, 06:04 AM
That's great news Ryan. I'm happy for you that you are able to keep the tank.
I'm just going to start my build thread (finally).
Happy New Year :drinking:
Hey Ryan is that an engineer goby? If so, did you only put only one in? Just curious. They are pretty cool fish but I have read a few things saying they are better in pairs or groups. Is your's tunneling/building stuff solo?
Thats a Blue Neon Goby.
The last thing I want is an 18" engineer goby mining under my rock work..... or a school of them!
Oops. I thought the maximum size for the engineer goby was listed as 1". After reading your post I checked again and it was actually listed as 1'. I guess I won't be getting an engineer goby.
Ive seen them come in at 2". If they stayed this size they would be a great fish to have in the tank. But at adult size Engineer gobies can topple rocks that arent placed right on the bottom.
viperfish
01-02-2012, 05:38 AM
Ive seen them come in at 2". If they stayed this size they would be a great fish to have in the tank. But at adult size Engineer gobies can topple rocks that arent placed right on the bottom.
... so will large Triggers, large eels, large Wrasses.
More pictures!!
I also added a new Wrasse. Turns out to be a Cebu Pylei Wrasse so that was a great score!
Emerald City Cyphastrea
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Purple Deaths
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New Cebu Pylei Wrasse
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Skimmerking
01-05-2012, 05:04 AM
Ryan your tank is looking stellar man , lots of new stuff too, hows the wrasse doing are you thinking of getting some more of them,
Thanks. Its definatly coming around but im not happy with the colors or coral health yet. Im sure its just a matter of time before everything settles in.
The wrasse has some stress spots on him as its only been 2 days in the tank. So far I really like him but I have read they can get fairly boisterous with the tank mates. Though I do still want to add a couple female mcCoskers, and a pair of Rhomboids. I would like this tank to have quiet a few flasher & Fairy Wrasses.
gregzz4
01-05-2012, 08:36 AM
Wow, everything is looking great.
Flasher and Fairy Wrasses are a great choice.
How are your Tunzes working out for you after you sold the Vortechs?
Finally starting to see some color coming back to my sps. I have lost the Coral Master Super Grape Mille this week. Luckly I know where there is another if I decide to replace it.
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Here is a new acro I picked up today locally.
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And my Blue Assessor
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lastlight
01-13-2012, 04:34 AM
Nice work on bringing some color back... real bummer about the super grape tho! Greg was over the other day and let me know that what I thought was a super grape (only after the transfer has it gotten enough light and gained some colour) is in fact NOT his super grape :cry:
Here is a new acro I picked up today locally.
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sweet plug!!lol
If you want brett I can talk to my source and see what he will charge for a frag. His came right from Greg I was there when he bought it. I will be up next weekend (21st)
sweet plug!!lol
I realliken Larry! Sit nice on the sand and they are small enough to sit in a groove on LR. Then acros encrust you cant even tell its on a plug.
lastlight
01-13-2012, 05:04 AM
If you want brett I can talk to my source and see what he will charge for a frag. His came right from Greg I was there when he bought it. I will be up next weekend (21st)
Ryan please do thanks so much =) You and I can have a grow off it'll be more fun than a sleepover!
I passed the word on for ya Brett. You should have an PM from him soon.
Went out to run some errands and stopped in at the LFS. With a Calgary trip saturday I didnt think I would find anything that caught my eye.....
But this is always a good thing when you come home right? 2 more Banggai Cardinals, 2x Ricordia, and 2x .......... NEON GOBIES!!!!! I am so excited to find 2 more.
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Well here they are, freshly introduced into the tank.
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This piece has about 5 heads
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So after a trip to calgary I picked up a new light fixture. I picked up a TEK 6 Bulb off Lorenz0 and plan on adding a pair of Reef Bright LED strips to it so I can pop colors.
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I also picked up some live goodies!!
I found 2 Scarlet Reef Hermits at Big Al's which was pretty exciting as I have been looking for them for a while. I would like to add another 8 eventually but we will see how well behaved these 2 are. I also was able to pick up a sand sifting star to help the nassarius stir the sand.
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I also picked up a couple of the Walt Smith pieces from Red Coral. One is a Teal A. humilis and the other is a Pink with Blue tips Tabling Acro. I have this same species in yellow with blue tips but the small frag that survived when the colony RTN hasnt done much. Hopefully this frag grows fast.
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Last but not least and defiantly a great score is a Yasha Hase (sp?) goby from Pisces! Sorry guys no picture as he darted into the rocks as soon as he hit the water. I hope I actually get to see him once he sets up shop. They also had a Golden Angel I wanted but with the cloudy eyes I was very hesitant and left it there. Oh I wanted him so badly though!
Didnt pick this up today but here is an acro I picked up last week. Doesnt look like the colony but we will see.
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Well thats my little update for the week. BTW sorry for the Iphone pictures.
Forgot to mention My Bangaii Cardinals paired off I beleive and have sent 2 into the Corners of the tank. So I have 2 up for sale or trade if anyone is interested. They have different looking Jaw lines but I am not forsure if they are male and female.
Also my 2 little Neon Gobies paired up I think. They have staked claim under a rock and forced a Porcelain Crab out of his home. The other Neon Goby kinda makes the odd appearance in the tank during feeding.
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I would like to see if I can raise the young if they lay eggs. I need to research this a little more, I know there is a member here that has bred them just cant remember who it was now.
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Finally got a good look at this guy tonight since I bought him.
First introduced into the tank
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I have noticed my Neon Gobies havent been using their little cave the last few days and finally found out why, they got EVICTED!!
The Cave
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viperfish
01-26-2012, 03:13 AM
That looks a lot like a Yasha Goby.
Thats cause that what it is!
viperfish
01-26-2012, 03:47 AM
Nice! You gonna get a shrimp for it?
Nah I like my snails too much. I might try to get another one or 2 but no shrimp.
Casey8
01-26-2012, 04:42 AM
Wow ... love all your fish collection and very nice tank build.
Thank you!!
Still a few more additions to go but I cant wait to see this grow in.
Currently waiting for Vertex to release their Libra dosing Pump and perhaps a Cerebra for as controller.... its tax season returns season people!!
Also on the lookout for a pair of Rhomboid Wrasses if anyone sees any in Canada.
Casey8
01-26-2012, 05:08 AM
Ryan, you really have a good taste for choosing your fish, it's a very unique group.
Thank you once again.
I really like this group as well. I try to find stuff not a lot of people have in their tanks. It takes so much longer to find stock and the price is alot more but its worth it IMO.
molotov
01-26-2012, 04:36 PM
Dood, that plexi-glass thing you have clamped onto the side of your sump for your ATO.....where did you get that? I see it is adjustable so you can lower or raise your float valve. That is EXACTLY what I'm looking for.
Its just the eshopps gravity ato i picked it up off a friend who got it at ocean city
Well I was checking out my aquarium tonight as I fed as usual and found this. Excuse the piece of styrofoam its in there until the epoxy cures.
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I have noticed these guys flaring and twitching but I thought they were just being aggressive to each other after I removed the other 2 cardinals. I guess not!! So now its all research tonight in preparation for the new babies. I was planning on redoing the sump for a longer more narrow frag section (so I can use T5) but I had no idea I would need to be thinking of baby cardinals.
Timbits
01-29-2012, 01:34 AM
that's awesome!
might be easier to set up just one more tank..hehehe
After a trip to Calgary today I was able to cross a coral off my "Aquarium Bucket List".
Tyree Purple Monster!!!!
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I was also able to bring this guy home. I hope he takes care of my algea problem for me as well.
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scubadawg
02-12-2012, 05:46 AM
Well not much going on today. Secured the power bar to the stand and..... plugged it in.
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Oh and I ordered glass for the euro-brace. After some consultation from Mike and the guys on canreef I got a pretty good idea on how I am going to do my canopy. BTW anyone got a source on some cheap quiet fans that plug into the wall?
You need a better drip loop on your cord
That picture is just about a year old and if you read te thread youd see the tank has been moved since then. Not to mention the drip loops were all on the power cords for the pumps, skimmer, heater, etc.
xtreme
02-12-2012, 03:52 PM
Where did you find the purple monster if you don't mind me asking?
I found it from fellow canreef member. I also talked to Oceanic Corals and he said he could get me one as well but went with the local guy because I wouldnt have to ship and ive dealt with him before.
If your looking give Paul a call hes happy to help you out.
Now just the long painful wait for this thing to start growing.
I cut you just the tip and we do twade okay rarry?
Well I got my first batch tonight. There is a few out and the male is still holding. So far one is kinked and one never is DOA with a full egg sack showing.
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I harvested my first batch of BBS today and fed the hungry horde.
Here is a quick video I shot for everyone after I fed.
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