few new shots

[hobogato]

took a few shots this evening - the new additions are really starting to settle in

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC05612.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC05619.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC05614.jpg

[clone]

man here we go again.
looking good dude.

[Mr Cob]

LOL!

Nice AcE!!!!

[JimD]

Nice sun coral, clam looks like a Squamosa??

[ErikH]

First words out of my mouth to myself were " OOOOOH MAN."

That pic of that suncoral is hoss. Can't wait till you get some flash shots on it at night ::hint hint:: :D :D :D

[Pennies2Cents]

Beautiful Clam Ace! :) Cant wait till our tank is up & running!

[hobogato]

thanks for the comments all, the clam is a maxima that i just picked up at reefs2u

[txav8r]

X2 on the clam. That thing is SWEET!

[corruption]

Ace, your camera skills have always made me jealous. :)

-Corruption

[hobogato]

took a few more this evening

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC05626.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC05627.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC05630.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC05631.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC05632.jpg

[Pennies2Cents]

Yea :) Beautiful Coral I cant wait to get my tank back up! :)


ps... I love the clam!

[hobogato]

thanks eve, i am looking forward to pics of your tank as well....

here are a few top down - actinic only

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC05634.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC05638.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC05637.jpg

[Gseclipse02]

whats this


http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC05626.jpg

[hobogato]

it is an aussie elegance coral

[Gseclipse02]

it is an aussie elegance coral


i thought so ... looks very nice this is another coral i want but when i use to look around every one had very large ones and i like to have small things and watch it grow

[hobogato]

they have a couple of really small ones at polly's pets on pat booker.

[ErikH]

very nice shots Ace! :D

Thought you was stayin a ways away from the SPS?

[txav8r]

You know he can't stay away! lol

[snfkotara]

Ace

Great looking coral I love the elegance coral I just never had luck with them so I swore them off. I cant stand killing something so beautiful.

[hobogato]

some new pics tonight....

top down sectionals
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC05698.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC05700.jpg

using 100mm macro lens
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC05701.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC05703.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC05704.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC05705.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC05713.jpg
(same coral as previous pic)
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC05710.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC05709.jpg

[hobogato]

a few sps top down
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/PDRM3806.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/PDRM3813.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/PDRM3805.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/PDRM3820.jpg

and the reason i am looking for interceprtor - never would have seen em if i didnt take this pic, these red bugs are tiny compared to the ones i have seen before
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/PDRM3798.jpg

[Europhyllia]

Nice pics but where is the good stuff?!?! The sponges! The gorgonians! The azooxanthellates!

[greenmako]

Nice shots man, the tank is really coming along!

[msmith619]

Ace, your re-builds look better than my established. Where do you find all the colors?

[JTrott]

Horrible pics Ace.....if you wanna get rid of the junky camera let me know.....LOL

Jason

[dipan]

Ace ... I'm trying to get a hold of some Interceptor too and will let you know if I get it ...

Sweet pics, BTW ...

[hobogato]

thanks for all the comments

actually jason, that last batch of top down shots was taken with my old point and shoot 3mp toshiba.

[donnyda]

Wow, Ace, I can't believe my eyes! Beautiful.

[JTrott]

actually jason, that last batch of top down shots was taken with my old point and shoot 3mp toshiba.

Tank looks like it is coming along nicely Ace. Can't wait to see it in a year or so once it has had time to start to fill in. Pics are amazing BTW.

Jason

[ErikH]

Looks great!!!

[hobogato]

yep, i am looking forward to watching these frags fill in as well :)

[hobogato]

what a difference a day makes...

bugs------------------------------------------------------------------no bugs (darker because there is no sunlight yet)
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/PDRM3798.jpghttp://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/PDRM3822.jpg

[corruption]

Looks like the coloration is showing appreciation and happiness! :D

-Corruption

[Kristy]

I love it that you found the red bugs from the photo. It always amazes me how a good photo can really show you details you might not notice usually in the tank. Unfortunately, a "good photo" is something that you get to see a lot more often than I do!

[hobogato]

here ya go karin, a couple for at your request :)

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC05721.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC05720.jpg

[Europhyllia]

Oh now we're talking ;)
I really like the yellow finger gorgonians. Love the last picture with the pink thing in the middle and the sea fans to the side. What's the name of the heavily polyped gorg on the left?

[hobogato]

that is a corky finger gorgo

[hobogato]

took a few tonight

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC05940.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC05941.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC05942.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC05947.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC05948.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC05949.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC05950.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC05951.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC05952.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC05953.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC05956.jpg

[FireWater]

Very nice as always Ace. Thanks for the inspiration and simplicity

[Mr Cob]

Ace, those pics are great and the corals are absolutely amazing! Great colors.

[Europhyllia]

The Echinata (sp?) thingy is beautiful!

[Third Coast Tropical]

What is picture #2 in submission #38?...I like that

[txmaverickmh]

Where are you getting all those beautiful pieces at??? Do you frequent local fish stores or buy stuff off the net??? Like that rainbow acan frag, that is incredible I want something like that so bad!!!!!

Michael

[hobogato]

thanks for the comments...

lindsay, that is an acro i got at reefs2u a while back. i thought it was A. abratanoides, but now i am not sure. it had more pink/salmon on it when i got it but has greened out a bit in my tank so far

michael, i have not ordered anything online for this tank. everything came from sponsor shops and other local shops in sa. or from other reefers. that Acan. echinata that you and karin mentioned was from joelb.

[hobogato]

the spiny oyster was open wide eating this morning and i wanted to get a pic - went ahead and snapped a few more while i was at it.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC06041.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC06042.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC06043.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC06044.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC06046.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC06049.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC06053.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC06054.jpg

[hobogato]

one more batch

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC06055.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC06056.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC06057.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC06058.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC06059.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC06060.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC06061.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC06063.jpg

[Kristy]

Lots to like... those pink zoas are awesome! And I love that cyphastrea...

[Still Learning]

Things are looking good! Tell me about those green and white acan....I really like those.

[hobogato]

thanks for the comments

too bad i cant seem to get a good pic of it

...And I love that cyphastrea...

those came from reefs2u, the light color ring is actually purple, and the rest is solid greeeen (yes, i spelled it that way on purpose :))

...Tell me about those green and white acan....I really like those.

[FireWater]

Very nice as always Ace, I like the color differences and health on a couple of those that I might have seen somewhere else.

[hobogato]

thanks john

couple of new things i couldnt walk out of AD without - we are soooo lucky to have the local sponsors we have!! (sa, cc, and austin)
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC06073.jpg

not bad for $20 :)
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC06074.jpg

[Europhyllia]

Very nice. :)

[hobogato]

some new pics today, nearly everything has recovered from last weekend's damsel removal turmoil, but now i am have a mini cycle - so pardon the algae...

spiny oyster is eating all the time now
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC06102.jpg

this miagi tort (A. austera) has doubled in size since i got it a couple of months ago
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC06106.jpg

acans
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC06107.jpg

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC06115.jpg

krypto candies
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC06109.jpg

squammy from polly's pets - has gained quite a bit of color since it was added, probably bc of the sunlight
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC06111.jpg

[hobogato]

one more batch

christmas tree coral (aka medussa coral)
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC06113.jpg

flower pot and plate and lots of dirty sand - the flower pot is actually a little more yellow than the pic shows
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC06114.jpg

one of my garf bonsai frags
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC06116.jpg

hydnophora from giau - has almost doubled in thickness
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC06117.jpg

chalice from reefs2u - this is in full light, but it is bright pink with orange and green eyes under actinics only
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC06119.jpg

atl meteor shower cyphastrea - thanks again john. keep your eyes on the frag program for a frag of this before too long...
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c329/hobogato/cuttle%20lagoon/DSC06118.jpg

[saabtech]

all kinds of great pics. (wish i had some skills)

[Europhyllia]

Your dirty sand made my day when I saw it. :)

So where's the new clam?

[stoneroller]

How's that silver bullet doing? Great pics as always...

[hobogato]

thanks kevin - not skills, just a nice camera, lens and tripod with the shutter on timer ;)

i am glad my toils amuse you karin :) the new clam is way up top, looks good, just havent taken a pic of it yet

it is doing well kevin, browned out a little, but that is to be expected going to my dirty sunlit tank. it will be interesting to see what it does color wise in the long run.

[Europhyllia]

i am glad my toils amuse you karin :)
No matter how hard I would try I wouldn't be able to get my tank to look like yours. The dirty sand however ... I got that down pat - just like yours! lol
And if dirty sand is good enough for you. Well then it certainly is good enough for me. Here's to dirty sand! :applause: