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August 21, 2012. Added some LPS from Gold Aquarium
Caulastrea http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...61006056_n.jpg some kind of brain coral with nasty sweeper tentacles http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...44063833_n.jpg Euphyllia http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...02001195_n.jpg Reef tank Aug 21, 2012 http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...26054445_n.jpg http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...77381587_n.jpg Ricordea getting a purple rim http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...61400881_n.jpg Started a second reef tank. 25 gallon cube. Aug 21, 2012. http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...48831449_n.jpg Aug 25, 2012. Added frags from Lee9 (circled) http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...83638539_n.jpg http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...07584678_n.jpg http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...77890865_n.jpg Sept 4, 2012. Zoas from ReefWars http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...70963047_n.jpg http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...02732571_n.jpg Reef tank Sept 4, 2012, with lots of frags from Xtreme. http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...55416405_n.jpg |
Sept 14, 2012. Got some Acanthastrea & other frags from Gold Aquarium
http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...47677288_n.jpg http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...97827441_n.jpg http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...13038706_n.jpg http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...08384264_n.jpg http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...28118770_n.jpg Starting to add corals to new cube reef. Rock work re-arranged, most pieces broken up with chisel. http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...58497258_n.jpg Ricordea from Gold Aquarium looking good Sept 15, 2012 http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...38537960_n.jpg Ricordea from Lee9 looking good Sept 15, 2012 http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...86857707_n.jpg Clowns have begun to live in Euphyllia earlier this month, but female not yet allowing male to come in. Sept 15, 2012 http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...82985347_n.jpg http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...10854383_n.jpg Euphyllia from Gold Aquarium http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...47633288_n.jpg Reef tanks Sept 15, 2012 http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...16141344_n.jpg http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...91438521_n.jpg Trumpet frag from Ryan-b http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...45246612_n.jpg Acans & Zoas http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...32477800_n.jpg http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...87374239_n.jpg Sept 21, 2012 added Blastomussa from Gold Aquarium http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...07220115_n.jpg http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...65885533_n.jpg added Acan from ReefWars http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...54112222_n.jpg added Cyphastrea from ReefWars http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...46741191_n.jpg Ricordea from Snappy last weekend looks good. http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...04581671_n.jpg http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...24932208_n.jpg Rhodactis from Snappy added last month looking good http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...93134719_n.jpg Caulastrea frags added from MikeP this week. http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...71404114_n.jpg Echinophyllia added last month from Lee9 looking good Sept 21, 2012 http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...70059860_n.jpg Rhodactis from Gold Aquarium added this month looking good http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...08300665_n.jpg freebie mini carpet? from ReefWars added Sept 21, 2012. Thanks Denny! http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...07205500_n.jpg multi zoa rock added early Aug from Ocean Creation looking good Sept 21, 2012 http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...02838448_n.jpg Reef tanks Sept 21, 2012. Now both with eShopps PSK-100H skimmers. http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...87215532_n.jpg http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...35483734_n.jpg |
I can see some holes for some more LR :D Haha jk!
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The tanks are looking more colorful and packed with each update! Thanks for sharing the tank progression pics.
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Breathtaking.
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Thanks!
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Do you have any issues keeping the glass clean, where you can't squeeze something in to clean it? If not, I would love to know your secret.
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Handy!
I'm very conscious of rock placement when it comes to keeping things clean. I go for minimal rock in my displays, typically. But, with my contest build I may need to add a lot more rock than I originally intended (to keep within the water volume restriction). Your tank looks so nice and clean, and there is no evidence of neglected glass in the photos. It eases my mind quite a bit. I need to follow you around the city purchasing corals. We've got pretty similar tastes in a lot of things. A bunch of your specimens are on my "must have" list. :lol: And, you've found them locally! |
I'm all around the city for work, and it has its advantages. 1) I get to scope out LFSs often if I'm in the area, and 2) I get to buy stuff and hide them in my reef tank before my wife gets home... :nono:
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Aha. So that's why you got all those rocks in your tank? ;) Nice move :D
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Here's more stuff... who doesn't love stuff... especially photo stuff...
Acanthastrea frag (purple with stripes) added from ReefWars http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...18858108_n.jpg Acanthastrea frag (ultra Aussie red) added from ReefWars http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...15996412_n.jpg Acanthastrea frag (ultra green) added from ReefWars http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...25810619_n.jpg Acanthastrea frag (solid green) & Favia on left, added from ReefWars http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...20192187_n.jpg Acanthastrea frag (red & blue) added from ReefWars, believe he rescued this from MikeP, acclimated & nursed, then fragged. http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...06016247_n.jpg Hydnophora frag added from ReefWars http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...47708958_n.jpg Blastomussa frag from Gold Aquarium added two weeks ago. Eating lots of brine shrimp. http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...12860373_n.jpg Amphiprion percula added from Wai's Aquarium http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...10610453_n.jpg Synchiropus picturatus added from Wai's Aquarium http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...29977444_n.jpg Grade A green Acanthastrea frag added from Snappy about 3 weeks ago http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...05335635_n.jpg Acanthastrea frag added from Lee9 this past summer http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...66832726_n.jpg Acanthastrea frag added early summer http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...08500210_n.jpg 25 gallon cube reef getting more corals, and now with fish. 2x Amphiprion percula, 1x Synchiropus picturatus, 1x Plectranthias inermis (Geometric Hawkfish... which is not a hawkfish but an anthia relative that acts like a hawkfish) Oct 2, 2012 http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...46785847_n.jpg 26gall bowfront reef, upgraded to Innovative Marine's Skkye tablet light (92 watt 14K LED), bought from Baggio for $220 over the weekend. It's visually brighter than my 250w JBJ Viper K2 metal halide (14K). Fish: 2x Amphiprion ocellaris, 1x Gramma loreto, 1x Synchiropus splendidus http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...08946752_n.jpg Skkye tablet LED, blues only http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...11090295_n.jpg http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...21796813_n.jpg http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...61811717_n.jpg http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...15460721_n.jpg http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...51665466_n.jpg |
Awesome-EST!!!!
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Wow! Your tanks are stunning. You'll have them filled in no time, need a bigger tank! :biggrin:
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tanks looking great buddy
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My Thanksgiving weekend project.
36x18x24 65 gallon reef upgrade (worried pug not included). Going to consolidate my two reefs into the 65 gallon, turn the 25 gallon cube into a frag rack tank, turn the bowfront 26 gallon back into my bedroom goldfish tank, sell the 35 gallon hexagon tank & stand alone. http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...70985508_n.jpg |
Is it even possible to fit that much coraly goodness in one tank ? Youve got a nice collection going .
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Still a very small tank for you :P
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I agree, wife does not. Had my eye on a 90 gallon cube but it seems my wife holds the voting share... boo.
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what a long day with lots of bucket & tank lugging...
Here's the 65 gallon with live rock and corals consolidated from the two smaller tanks (25 gal cube & 26 gal bowfront). The corals have just been put back into the tank and I've yet to re-arrange. Water is still cloudy of course on all tanks. I made a bold move that some may not agree... I sawed off the center brace at the top tank frame to accommodate the clip on Skkye 92w LED. I'm ok with it, others will disagree. Tank measures 36x18x24. http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...15000767_n.jpg 25 gal cube is now mostly empty with sand. I'll be building a frag rack soon to grow out my smaller pieces. Water still cloudy from the rock extraction. http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...94150516_n.jpg oh the humanity! 26 gal bowfront now a goldfish tank in my bedroom. Again, water still cloudy from set up. http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...67779544_n.jpg 38 gal Hexagon tank now empty. Will post separately for sale. http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...30093361_n.jpg http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...13020591_n.jpg |
Day 2 after 65 gallon reef has been set up with corals & live rock from the 2 smaller tanks. Water has cleared up in most tanks. Very few pieces of corals lost... but I did lose a few that fell onto each other over night.
Built a frag rack for the 25 gallon cube. frag rack built from egg crate, zip ties, & 3/4" diameter pvc. 4" height shelf is 13"x13" 8" height shelf is 13"x9" 12" height shelf is 13"x5" http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...76674401_n.jpg http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...72886337_n.jpg 65 gallon reef is clearing up... but I just re-arranged the corals this evening and got a bunch of them to slime up as I molested them. So the skimmer is going a bit nuts, I've had to open up the flow rate quite a bit to keep it from overflowing... so micro bubbles are everywhere. I've taken some egg crate and zip ties to make a "fish jump preventer" on the open top. Now I can get cool fish like jawfish, fairy wrasses, and anthias! http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...70047798_n.jpg http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...21097434_n.jpg Full tank shot. Amphiprion ocellaris and Amphiprion percula are mingling... silly clowns. http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...21147747_n.jpg I know you are all worried... but the goldfish are all doing ok too (day 2 after move) http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...84842888_n.jpg |
65 gal reef, now without micro bubbles
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Synchiropus picturatus. This guy just loves swimming around my tank without a care. My Synchiropus splendidus (same tank) is seen maybe once every second day.
http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...25768105_n.jpg Bought the nice Two Little Fishies veggie magnet. Yep, over priced for what it is... but worth it to me. I'm clipping nori and don't have to fuss with a suction cup... or as previously, trying to wedge the nori in my glass cleaning magnets. PS- nori $3.29 for a 20 sheet pack at Superstore. Roasted nori, for sushi. http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...74404837_n.jpg This cryptic bugger... had this guy for about 3 weeks. Finally caught a photo! He's a Geometric Hawkfish (Plectranthias inermis) which is actually not a true hawkfish member... but more closely related to Anthias. Just convergent evolution to the same behaviour of perching and ambushing prey. http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...19882842_n.jpg 3 foot 65 gal reef Oct 13, 2012. http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...54167112_n.jpg |
Got a beautiful purple dottyback myself. The six line wrasse did the worst thing in his life by challenging the dottyback and ended up on the carpet :( I hope the dottyback doesn't get ****ed on my clown and firefish.
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my purple dotty's been ok with the pair of small A.percula (1.5" ea) in the 25gal frag tank. I understand they get aggressive, primarily towards other basslet types or look-a-likes, and aggression is exacerbated with limited space in a smaller tank.
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Now he is being a bit aggressive towards the firefish but to my utter surprise, the clowns the defending the firefish :O Whenever the dotty would come towards firefish, they would rush to the scene and the dotty would move to his side. Such a wonderful thing! I hope his aggression towards firefish comes down. He is just too pretty to be taken out and I can't find any other pretty fish which is reef safe. BTW sorry for hijacking your thread :$ |
no worries.
Maybe you have an octagon shaped tank. :lol: http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...FR9m9icN4jEpYw |
Added Acropora formosa and Acanthastrea (not yet opened) from Tidal_Waters
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You are really really quick grabbing awesome deals :P I wish I had a car :(
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Acanthastrea from Tidal_Waters is a bit more open today
http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...03259836_n.jpg Added today from Gold (was on hold for a few days under quarantine): Naso Tang (Naso lituratus) Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma flavescens) Palette/Hippo/Blue/Royal/Regal Tang (Paracanthurus hepatus) http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...63043700_n.jpg http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...27565754_n.jpg orange tang (no, not really) http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...0C8LzSWe5NapRw |
Orange tang is clever! It is named such that the oceanic authority cannot sue them for stealing any name! :lol:
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Well, the recent additions have flared up a bout of Cryptocaryon outbreak. The new Naso Tang and Yellow Tang are fine and showing no spots nor flashing (scraping bodies on rocks), they might have completed the treatment at Gold's and have developed immunity to it, but my new Hippo/Blue/Palette Tang along with existing residents A.ocellaris and Powder Blue Tang have it. Spots look larger and more sparse than Oodinium... so I am assuming Cryptocaryon. I've been freshwater dipping for 3 or 4 days now... thought I'd share the limits of the FW baths.
So far for the Powder Blue... I know his bolt/hide holes so I place my nori clip at the opposite end of the tank. I've had good success at catching him 4 times now throughout the past 3+ days. When he goes to the other end of tank, I'll wedge my fish net in his path to the other end of the tank along the glass... and also has helped to suddenly shut off the lights so he becomes visually impaired (no dilating pupils). First dip 2 mins, second dip 2 mins, frustrated with spots not going away, next dip increased to 15 mins watching closely... fish never became unresponsive so last night's dip I pushed to 30 mins... no issues. Tap water with temperature match, aprox 3 gallons, 5ml of Hagen StressCoat for Chlorine . A.ocellaris, one dip at 20 mins. Most spots now gone on Powder Blue Tang and A.ocellaris. Blue tang, not yet been able to catch, still covered in spots. Update on the Blastomussa that exposed skeleton. Thread on issue here: http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...threadid=90755 Looking much better in the past several days simply by placing it lower in the aquarium away from the bright light. No target feeding needed... looks like it was a case of light shock. Photo today. http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...09386632_n.jpg http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...10496148_n.jpg |
Tanks look great very nice system.
Unless I missed something though, I think those 4 tangs will have a hard time coexisting in a tank of 65g. This could be one of the factors leading to illness. Not trying to stick my nose in just seems a little crowded. |
definitely crowded if they reach larger sizes. At present, they're only about 5 inches. Always have the option to sell or use opportunity to convince wife to let me upgrade tank size. Have worked years in the fish/aquaculture business... and you can see the crowded conditions in LFSs when you visit... often it's about water QC more so than space. Not much aggression/nipping/tail swipe so far. There's also the "malawi cichlid" set up effect... that is, put enough fish in the tank and not one fish bears all attacks... one fish is chasing one guy but then quickly loses focus to another fish... whereas if you put very few fish in, there's typically one winner and one loser.
Outbreak definitely from intro... it's only been days upon arrival. Good thought though. |
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