60 gallon (previously 45) cube updated on 8/19/2010

Boomboy · #1 06-13-2009, 01:51 PM

your tank is filled in very nicely. i love that fish too, why does it have to be so darn expensive though. maybe take a few pictures of all your corals for us

wisesam · #2 06-13-2009, 04:33 PM

Thanks guys.
I crammed as many corals in there as I can. haha
I will post some coral shots later if I can get any good ones.
Ya, the jawfish costs quite a bit, but do many other fish. I think the price has come down a bit.
I am very happy that I got him. He is so fun to watch.

karazy · #3 06-13-2009, 04:52 PM

looks nice! that cherub angel must be a little camera shy?

good job on the BSJF too. is he eating well?

wisesam · #4 06-15-2009, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by karazy

looks nice! that cherub angel must be a little camera shy?

good job on the BSJF too. is he eating well?

Ya, the little guy is eating mysis and brine shrimps. He even took a bite on a little pellet, but not sure he swallowed it. I can't believe how fast he darts out for the food.
So far he has move his home 3 times. He dug 3 holes in the back rock for a few days and now moved to the area at the front island. I guess he wasn't happy about his other holes.

SeaHorse_Fanatic · #5 06-15-2009, 06:34 PM

Seen this tank in person & Sam's done a really good job with it. Love the jawfish & nice collection of corals too.

Anthony

WDLV · #6 07-12-2009, 09:54 PM

I signed up for this forum for the sole purpose of commenting on your tank. It's very nice!
I'm looking at installing four tanks the same size as yours in the near future. I like the backing, but would have had reservations about putting it in my system. It seems to be working out for you though. Was that attached to some sort of backer board or did you install just the foam piece? Also, did it come with the strainer cut outs or did you cut them out?

Again, very nice. Thanks for the ideas!

wisesam · #7 07-12-2009, 11:01 PM

Thank you for the compliment.
I have a piece of glass behind the foam background. If not, I don't think the foam can sustain the water pressure.
I cut out the strainers myself.
If the styrofoam is not sealed, make sure you apply many coats of epoxy resin.
I only applied a thin layer. I found that something has been scraping of my background. Either the snails, hermits or just the saltwater itself doing the damage.
I recently moved the tank from my bedroom to the living room and added a skimmer. I will update some picctures later one when I have time.