DKoKoMan's 150g Reef Tank - Page 10

DKoKoMan · #91 05-13-2017, 10:19 AM

Halloween hermit found a bigger shell.

New Blastomussa frag and another photo of the photobombing star fish.

DKoKoMan · #92 05-20-2017, 04:43 AM

So when I first added the new clownfish to the tank I was worried that my large female would not accept him. She instantly took a liking to him and all has been well as the anemone hosts both of them. Today I went downstairs when I got home from work I noticed what appeared to be eggs. I did a quick google search and confirmed that these are eggs.

Bblinks · #93 05-20-2017, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by DKoKoMan

So when I first added the new clownfish to the tank I was worried that my large female would not accept him. She instantly took a liking to him and all has been well as the anemone hosts both of them. Today I went downstairs when I got home from work I noticed what appeared to be eggs. I did a quick google search and confirmed that these are eggs.

Sweet dude! Clowns are breeding. Tank is doing well.

iamfrontosa · #94 05-20-2017, 07:49 AM

That's cool. I had hermit craps and cardinals breeding for me, but never clownfish. Your tank is doing well.

DKoKoMan · #95 05-21-2017, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Bblinks

Sweet dude! Clowns are breeding. Tank is doing well.

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Originally Posted by iamfrontosa

That's cool. I had hermit craps and cardinals breeding for me, but never clownfish. Your tank is doing well.

Thanks guys! It's definitely neat to watch the process and know that the tank is starting to get established. Hoping to see some more growth on the frags. Going to be buying the AF Reef Salt as I am down to half a bucket of IO Reef Crystals.

The plan is to do 3 x 5g pails of RC and 3 x 5g AQ for my biweekly water changes. Hopefully this will allow for a decent transition to the AF salt.

I want to make the change to get closer to the NSW parameters and have the control via 3 part.

DKoKoMan · #96 05-23-2017, 03:07 PM

So I have run in to some issues with humidity in or basement. I have found that the floor has been sweaty now that the weather has warmed up (25-26 Celsius). The walls and windows show no humidity whatsoever.

My wife says it feels damp and humid in the basement. I notice it more now that I have the larger tank as compared to my 75g. I currently have the top of my aquarium covered with a plastic grate to still allow for air exchange.

Has anyone had similar issues? I am thinking of getting some plexi glass pieces made for the top to reduce evaporation. Will this work or is it not worth it? Also is this going to effect the gas exchange?

I picked up a 70pint dehumidifier yesterday from Canadian Tire. Within hours the basement felt much drier and no more moisture on the floor. My fear is that this will suck water from the tank?

Any help would be appreciated.

duncangweller · #97 05-23-2017, 11:32 PM

I made a plexiglass lid for my tank and it was a nightmare. The heat from the tank and the lights (I was running LEDs at the time so not much heat) made the plexiglass

DKoKoMan · #98 05-24-2017, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by duncangweller

I made a plexiglass lid for my tank and it was a nightmare. The heat from the tank and the lights (I was running LEDs at the time so not much heat) made the plexiglass

You got cut off Duncan...

duncangweller · #99 05-24-2017, 02:01 AM

That's weird, here's the whole bit....

I made a plexiglass lid for my tank and it was a nightmare. The heat from the tank and the lights (I was running LEDs at the time so not much heat) made the plexiglass bow, and I picked fairly thick plexi. I even reinforced the middle by doubling up a strip and it still didn't help.

The condensation on the underside of the plexiglass looked awful and it made the pH of the tank plummet instantly.

The moment I took the lid off the plexiglass rapidly climbed back to normal.

The idea was born and killed within 48 hours.

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DKoKoMan · #**100** 05-24-2017, 02:16 AM

Thanks for the feedback! The PH factor and the condensation was my main concerns. I didn't even think that the heat off the leds would be of concern. So far the dehumidifier has been flawless in keeping down the moisture but with the warm weather it has been running steady. I won't waste my time sourcing out plexiglass. Thanks again.