Nanoreefer11's 40 breeder build

[Zack]

Sooooo with the great news of petco's $/gallon sale I've decided to finally upgrade to a 40 breeder. Here's a breakdown of equipment I've got so far and what I still need to buy.

Things I have:

24x 3w LED DIY (may upgrade down the road to two of these)
DIY Sump
SCA-302 Skimmer
RK Lite running 2x PC4 and Advanced Lighting Module
Petco Broklyn metal stand
Vortech mp10
50# Dry rock made by Ducatti911 (neil
Allan's old acrylic cube to be used as a frag/ holding area for my photon clown pair from Rob!

Things I need to Buy:
Return pump (not sure which one)
Overflow box (shooting for eshops 800)

Things I need to do:
Pickup tank from petco today
Pickup stand from San antonio
Design woodwork to make stand enclosed

This will be a peninsula style tank with the entire stand covering will be able to easily slide on and off.

Here's a picture of what my sump should look like. This is not to scale as the cube will reach be right at the ends of the stand. I haven't fit anything yet so hopefully everything checks out.

[koa25]

Dude, you keep getting bigger tanks. You're going to have to change your tank from Nanoreefer to mediumreefer. Should be a cool tank. You always do an awesome job. Looking forward to the build.

[Zack]

Lmao I was actually just thanking that. Soon it will be large reefer ;).

Just kidding, the reason for the upgrade is I got two great deals that pretty much forced my hand. A 25$ metal stand from Tristan23 and then petco hooking it up with a good deal. Also I picked up Allan's old cube from jeremy for pretty cheap and it gives me lots of space for coral grow out/ monitoring and a new pair of clowns!

[Tristan23]

Excited to see how this will play out. So does that mean your overflow will be on the side?

[350gt]

Dude, you keep getting bigger tanks. You're going to have to change your tank from Nanoreefer to mediumreefer. Should be a cool tank. You always do an awesome job. Looking forward to the build.


Lol.... Medium reefer.

GL on this next build.

[Zack]

So running into some logistical things on this tank namely placement of equipment.

My issue is that the mp10 occupies about 2'' of space and the overflow box I'm looking at takes up 8'' of space. Which means the mp10 would have to be on the side of the tank that is closest to the center of the room. not a huge deal but defintely something that I'm working on..

[Zack]

More updates:

Working on logistics of this tank, and I realized that I'd overflow my current sump when I turned my PH off. This means two things: never turn off the pump (bad idea in the making) or use the cube tank as the sump and get a 10g to use as a frag tank. I've had great success with 10 gallons so I think that's what I'll be doing.

[Mr Cob]

More updates:

Working on logistics of this tank, and I realized that I'd overflow my current sump when I turned my PH off. This means two things: never turn off the pump (bad idea in the making) or use the cube tank as the sump and get a 10g to use as a frag tank. I've had great success with 10 gallons so I think that's what I'll be doing.

Nice idea! The oversized sump will be nice and you get to keep your ID! lol

[Zack]

HopefullyI saved a decent 10gallon at my parents shed lol.

[Zack]

Picked up the stand and tank today. fitted stuff under the tank. The sump tanks + growout will be on a wooden sheet so it'll be off the carpet.

Also tank is in it's final position.

19903

[rrasco]

So you got that stand. I was mulling it over, waited, and assumed it was gone a while back. It's the decisions you don't make that you regret. Can't wait to see this together. My 40B is still sitting in my reef room, I don't have plans for it, but they are such cool tanks I don't want to get rid of it.

You should drill it, I have the bits, I could help you if you want.

[Zack]

Yeah it was a great deal for 25 bucks. I think for now I'm going HOB overflow simply because I move a lot and don't want to have to deal with dissasembaling and re-assembling hard plumbing.

[hobogato]

is the bottom tempered zack? if not, why dont you drill and do an overflow in the center of that back panel so you dont have to use a hob?

[hobogato]

d'oh, i guess i should have read the newest posts huh? if you put in unions, the hard pluming is easy to deal with :)

[Zack]

I think my rationale thus far is that, this apt is perfect for a pennensula however a future apt might not have as much space in the room for a 36'' tank sticking out of the wall. My current apt is basically a large square which is pefect, however my roomates apts both look like tetris blocks with little free space for a large tank. Also, I've had a great experience thus far with the hob overflow in the time i've had it.

Edit: and yeah, totally forgot about unions :P I think right now I'm in a, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" state of mind.

[BBQHILLBILLY]

pm sent

[BBQHILLBILLY]

You expressed interest. I have the canopy in the garage for free.lmk send me text. Hopefully I will see Jurassic Park3D today.

[Zack]

PM replied

[Zack]

Updates:

Return and overflows will be here this friday. I appreciate the drilling offers but for now, I think I'm going to stick with a HOB overflow until I find a permanent residence that has the space for this tank.

Also, I'm thinking of a stocking list.. I have a huge skimmer for this tank so I'm thinking:

Blue chromis x5
Bangaii cardinal x2
Darwin Clown x2
Six line x1

Maybe it seems like a lot.. your thoughts?

[BBQHILLBILLY]

For sure like the Darwin Clowns. I had a bangaii and they allways were bullys to the pajamas. Now I have 6 pajamas and 0 bangaii. :bigsmile:

[Zack]

Were the Bangaii's mean to other non-cardinal fish?

Here's a mockup of the left side of the aquascape. right side will be posted once the lights come on.

[koa25]

Nice buddy. Looks like a pretty nice setup. Can't wait to see it running.

[Zack]

Hydor L40 came in today. Tomorrow my overflow should be in and I'll be making a trip to lowes on friday for some plumbing stuff.

[ramsey]

Nice build! 40B's are the bee's knees! How do you like the Brooklyn stand so far?

[Mr Cob]

Nice build! 40B's are the bee's knees!

Fo' real man. Options are endless with 40 breeders.


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[Zack]

Nice build! 40B's are the bee's knees! How do you like the Brooklyn stand so far?

I actually really like it. I'm stuck on skinning it so that my equipment is hidden in it but I'm terrible at woodwork so it may be a while before I get something I like. The one complaint I have about it is that the x shaped bars on each end on the stand make it hard to really make full use out of the short sides of the stand, however this won't affect most people who are using the tank against the wall. Also, another great feature is that the legs of it screw in and out, which allow you to adjust for an un-level room.


Fo' real man. Options are endless with 40 breeders.


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Yeah I'm super excited for this. Picking up the last few things for the build next friday and hopefully getting the tank wet on Sunday.

[Zack]

So got most of the equipment in and did some work today:

Spray paint tank
Get conduit and drill for the light hooks
Get measurements for my second attempt at skinning the stand

Here's my to-do list:

Get vaccum looking tube for the HOB overflow
Get tubing for the return pump that fits my return
Get wood cut to match the size of the tank so I can drill a light below my tank
Get 40lbs of Fiji Pink from TT
Fill & Enjoy

I may have to buy some wiring to extend my driver box from my led setup, however I'll cross that bridge when I get there.

I'll get some pics up tomorrow.

[Zack]

So I'm re-thinking my stock list:

Current fish:

2x B/w Clowns (or maybe 2x Photon)
1x Six Line
1x Springeri Dottyback

I definitely want to add a school of 3 or 5 blue green chromis

Now for color, anyone have any good suggestions of a bit of color, maybe yellow I can add?

I want to go with a small yellow tang but I know it'll out grow the tank and rehoming it can be a hassle.

I'm thinking of possibly going with a captive bred mandarin that eats frozen shrimp..

Any ideas for a small fish with color and personality?

[hobogato]

i would suggest a candy hogfish for yellow - great fish and they dont get big fast

[FireWater]

Cool fish Ace.

You already have a 6-line. I was going to recommend a pink streaked wrasse but, those two wont get a long in that tank.

[FireWater]

What about an ORA dotty back?

[Zack]

The Springeri dottyback is an ORA dottyback.

[FireWater]

Crap. I saw 6-line and never even saw that you already had a dottyback in there. Sorry, I'll pay attention next time.

[Zack]

Lol it's cool. The springeri is an AMAZING fish, but dang, my color pallette is lacking right now. Thinking of a midas blenny

[FireWater]

How about a Midas blenny?

[Zack]

Lol um.... check the post above :P

[FireWater]

Dude! You're killing me.
I started to post and then went back up to read your stock list again to make sure I didn't screw it up a 2nd time. I swear it wasn't there before I hit send. Lol.

[Zack]

Lol man I'm messing with you, I think a midas blenny would be a great addition to round up the stock list.

[FireWater]

I just checked. 30 gal minimum. Cool fish with lots of character. Mine is like the Allan of my tank.

[Scutterborn]

I just checked. 30 gal minimum. Cool fish with lots of character. Mine is like the Allan of my tank.

Oh, geez! And your RECOMMENDING it!?!?!?

Bwahahaha!!! ;)


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[FireWater]

Every tank needs at least one.

[Zack]

Tank is about 80 percent filled.. mixing the last bits of water then adding everything.....

Shot a pretty cool time-lapse of the whole thing, I'm about 4 hours in right now

[Zack]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLnGPPi9VtE&feature=youtu.be

Time lapse!

[Mr Cob]

that was awesome Zach..looking forward to more vids like this!

[BBQHILLBILLY]

Good job. Enjoyed that. Moving fast.:bigsmile:

[Zack]

Thanks guys! Originally it was shot at 10 fps but it was a 20 minute video, now it's sped up to about 35 frames per second

[Tristan23]

Idk why but when I watched the video that song that came on from the Benny Hill show was playing in my head lol

[Zack]

Lol nice.. so comments on one light for this tank are pretty good right now. Tank looks well lit, no dark spots, running at 80% blues 65% whites

[Zack]

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[Mr Cob]

Pretty.

Is that the male photon in the box? You pair the female photon up with a Darwin? Hard to tell in the pic. Just curious is all.


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[Zack]

No, Photon pair is in the box waiting for my frag holding area to be setup! I wanted to put the photon's in the display but the gf put her foot down on that one :/

[Drift Monkey]

Lookin good Zack!

[Zack]

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I plan to take more pics tomorrow. I'm still messing with my camera settings

[Zack]

And some pics from today! Apparently the Galaxy S3 has a good camera... never woulda guessed that lol:


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Still waiting on a lot of my new zoas to open up :/

[Drift Monkey]

Everything think looks healthy...any full tank shots?

[Zack]

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[Drift Monkey]

I'm diggin' the simple scape. Nice job on isolating the GSP...:lauging:

[Zack]

Lol GSP is one of the reasons I had to dump the old rock haha.

[Zack]

What do you guys think would be a good, "focal point" fish for this tank.

Edit: Just got word my AI sols from Aaron are shipping tomorrow.. I'm SOOOO EXCITED!

[Zack]

AI Sols will be here Monday :D!!!

And thanks to some awesome person on NR, I found a way to mount them to my conduit:

http://www.lowes.com/pd_75308-15527-49110_0__?productId=1100127&Ntt=conduit&Ns=p_product_price|0

Man I'm excited. To do:

Go to walmart, get matching dry wall screws, go to lowes, pickup 4 of those brackets and get my old conduit cut to size, then mount the sols!!!

Too bad I have my last final on tuesday.. this may have to wait a day.....

[reefreak]

How many did you get?

[Zack]

Sols? 2

[reefreak]

Nice!

[Zack]

So why did you want to change the sols?

[reefreak]

I didn't just wanted to have an extra light just in case.

[Zack]

I see.. how are you liking them?

[reefreak]

Loving it! It's pretty cool like the timers.

[Big_Pun]

tank looks nice! congrats on going to sols and away from DIY! you will be very happy with the sols.

[Zack]

Thanks chris! I'm excited to get those and maybe i'll buy the wireless controller soon. AI said it's a 50/50 it'll be out this summer, no point in waiting lol

[Big_Pun]

Thanks chris! I'm excited to get those and maybe i'll buy the wireless controller soon. AI said it's a 50/50 it'll be out this summer, no point in waiting lol

exactly!!

[BBQHILLBILLY]

congrats on the LEDs

[Zack]

yeah, I'll just pickup the gen 2 controller and wait for the director!

[350gt]

Congrats....


and remember to swap the optics to your aquascape..... Becareful with the 40s on higher spots... Might be a good idea to put all 70s to have no hot spots..... Or all 40s and tune the percentages way down....

[Zack]

Yeah, I really do want to get 70's for all of them, but it would be 50 bucks for new optics vs 400 for new units.. maybe I'll bite the bullet.. Aaron sent me a few extra optics but I won't be able to check them till they come in..

[350gt]

The guy I sold my sols got extra optics...... Might want to send him a PM... Maybe he isn't using all of them.... Pm me if you want his SN..... He isn't on here too often.

[ST3PH3N]

Looks nice. Good lookin dog too lol

[Zack]

The guy I sold my sols got extra optics...... Might want to send him a PM... Maybe he isn't using all of them.... Pm me if you want his SN..... He isn't on here too often.

Do you have his number?


Looks nice. Good lookin dog too lol

Thanks! He's a German Shepard x Boarder Collie mix, great dog, very protective and won't get more than 60 lbs. Right now he's 50 lbs and 8 months

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[350gt]

No, I had it...... I erased a bunch of stuff from my phone..

[ST3PH3N]

Do you have his number?



Thanks! He's a German Shepard x Boarder Collie mix, great dog, very protective and won't get more than 60 lbs. Right now he's 50 lbs and 8 months

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd421/zackg7/426509_3950494339830_1565029584_n_zps2d7afb75.jpg (http://s1219.photobucket.com/user/zackg7/media/426509_3950494339830_1565029584_n_zps2d7afb75.jpg. html)


Very nice man :thumbsup: humane society adoption ? Saw ur shirt in vid, not stalker lol.

[Zack]

No, I had it...... I erased a bunch of stuff from my phone..

Can you PM me his username lol?

[Zack]

Very nice man :thumbsup: humane society adoption ? Saw ur shirt in vid, not stalker lol.

Lol it's cool, and no, this dog was adopted on craigslist. The shelter in SM isn't a kill shelter and this dog had worms, a ring worm skin infection, and a horrible flea infection when I saw him so I had to adopt him, saved the little guys life IMO. He's dealing with some flea issues now because my apartment complex stopped spraying but I got on their case and he's getting better.

And I worked in the Humane society as a volunteer back in 06 for a few years to kill time between soccer seasons :P

The best part about this tank is I have this HUGE chair that is extremely comfy thats sitting next to one of the long sides of the tank.. perfect lounge chair to enjoy my reef. My dog sits and stares at the tank all day when I'm not on the chair. He think's it's his tank.

[ST3PH3N]

Haha nice man. I look forward to seeing the tank grow. I just started up a 29 and I'm testing to see how serious I am about getting back into this hobby. Lol I have a petco dollar a gallon sale 40 breeder and stand in my closet that might be getting used if I feel the 29 isn't big enough for my plans.

[Zack]

Nice! 29's are awesome, I almost upgraded to a 29 but when I saw this stand for sale here I couldn't pass up the opportunity!

[Zack]

So if you've seen my other thread, my six line was being a big bully so I threw him in the sump. Yesterday, I notice a crap ton of jelly down there, enough to freak me out.. for some reason, I thought my tank might be having some stray wiring so I got a meter and checked, nothing.. I removed the six line, and took out a few net fulls of the jelly and put him back in the DT.. cut to this morning and the stuff was on a few corals and LR, I freak out abit, do some research....

Nothing,

Now I'm reading wrasses make a protective coating of mucous, which explains the mucous in the sump, and the mucous from today because he was freaking out last night. Hopefully he calms down, this stuff is kinda gross, and hopefully that's what I'm dealing with here.

[ST3PH3N]

^^^ I've read about that too, pretty neat actually. Able to protect themselves during sleep from predators.

[Zack]

Look what the mailman brought me....

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd421/zackg7/20130506_174244_zps1d23d10b.jpg (http://s1219.photobucket.com/user/zackg7/media/20130506_174244_zps1d23d10b.jpg.html)


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[Big_Pun]

isn't that pretty lol!!

[BBQHILLBILLY]

very very very pretty:bigsmile: very . . .awwwesome indeed

[Zack]

isn't that pretty lol!!

Thanks! I'm suprised how clean that bracket and mount came out!


very very very pretty:bigsmile: very . . .awwwesome indeed

Thanks man!

[Scutterborn]

Very nice, Zach!


-Ben-

[Zack]

Very nice, Zach!


-Ben-


Thanks!

Btw, I'll be in town saturday night if you want to meet up to get that canopy and tank, and maybe sunday evening I can swing by your place and pick up the nem. I know it's mothersday but if you could meet for 5 mins that'd be great.

[Zack]

So here's how I made the bracket,

Parts list:
Dry wall screws (or wood screws for stand) $2.00
3/4 conduit 10' $3.50
3/4 conduit clamps $2.00 for 5
3/4 conduit grips .35 each, need 2 per unit
3/4 conduit 90 degree elbow $4.00 (optional)
3/4 conduit couplings $1.00 for 5 (optional)
3/4 conduit cap $.35
11'' zip tie 20 pack 2.00
Spray paint- 4.00

You will see that this has a few optional parts.. these are for those like myself who do not have access to a pipe bender.

Step one: measure your conduit to your needs. For me, I needed a 52.5'' vertical pipe, and a 32'' horizontal pipe. Then paint conduit (optional)
Step two: place vertical conduit on wall or stand and drill the conduit into the wall by using the 3/4'' conduit clamps. I used three clamps and six screws for this part
Step three: unscrew the mounting screws on your ai sol and place the screw in between the flat portion of the rigid clamp and screw this into your fixture. Repeat for each mounting screw:

http://www.lowes.com/pd_75308-15527-49110_0__?productId=1100127&Ntt=conduit&Ns=p_product_price|0

step four: if your conduit was cut, not bent, insert the couplings into your vertical and horizontal pipe, and attatch them to the 90 degree elbow. Screw all the screws in extremely tight.

step five: slide the Ai units onto the conduit and tighten down the bolts so that the sols do not slide.

step six: zip tie down any excess wires and enjoy!



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[Tristan23]

Nicely done Zach. By the way cute little flower pot you got there

[Zack]

Lol, the flower only waves in sunlight, sunlight grows corals, LEDs are making it wave, thus LEDs can grow corals :P

LED users: 1 Halide users: 0

Jk lol

[Zack]

Meh.... my torch has looked pretty rough the last two days, hoping its' just pooping or being irritated by my fish?

[Zack]

Updates:

For whatever reason, my torch looks like hell. Figured it may be due to too much direct flow and after talking to Steven at polly's for about 45 minutes, I think that's what it may be. I think I rushed the LED change a bit so I'm going to dial it back to my "acclimation setting" and ramp it up each week.

While at Polly's, I picked up a long tentacle plate and a tomingi tang. He's about 3.5'' and he has plenty of room so for the moment, he's the center peice I was looking for. I'm deciding now between a starry blenny and a midas blenny and still need to get my bangaii cardinal pair, but for the moment, everyone seems happy. Didn't get to enjoy the tank much today because I worked 10 hours then went home, emptyed the skimmer cup, and drove to SA for mothers day. Plate was still opening up, it's about 35% open. I made it an eggcrate grid to sit on for the time being until I get to watch it and make sure there's no sand growing on it. Also, one of the mollies I acclimated to SW passed away two days ago. Not sure what happened but it was doing great and was the "bully" of the tank, then all of a sudden it died. I did see it touch the bubble tip nem but I feel like that wouldn't have killed it.. who knows.. No fin damage either and his two other friends are all doing great. The bubble nem I got from amanda is doing allright I guess. Tentacles are BARELY starting to come up. I guess patience is key.

Also, one of my favorite two zoa frags are not looking well. One just hasn't opened in two weeks and the other, one half looks dead and the other half looks good. Not sure why, but It's upsetting. I'm thinking it may be possibly getting stung by my duncan.

I'll be doing a 10 gallon water change on Monday night and hopefully my torch and other LPS will look better. The ones on the left side seemed to not look 100%. I realize I should just make daily updates of my tank, seems like a good idea so I can record changes.

I also started feeding cyclopeeze! Thanks Dow for hooking me up a while back, I found the bottle in my closet and was super excited.

I also realized, I think I may have the greatest gf ever.. a few nights ago, after watching a coral reef documentary, she said since I love the rasta zoas in her tank so much, I could have them if I gave her both my MCC favites.. drives a hard bargain but heck, those things are beautiful so we did that trade.

[350gt]

Look at the difference in DIY vs AI with wasted light...


Is the room noticeably dimmer? Lol....







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[350gt]

And yes torches don't like high flow..... I ripped out tentacles before, I had them too close to my mp40s.

[Zack]

Look at the difference in DIY vs AI with wasted light...


Is the room noticeably dimmer? Lol....

Yeah, I definetly sleep much better and can view the tank more comfortably!

I will say the color is a bit lacking with some of the reds but the vega upgrade in a few months will fix that.

[350gt]

Just stick with the sols.....

i would of.....

Not that the vega's are bad but it was very easy to find the sweet spot with the sols... Idk if its the less LEDs on the vega's or what but its more finicky.....

[Zack]

Yeah. I've had some minor issues with my ramp timers but other than that everything's good.

[ST3PH3N]

Your lights and setup are pretty legit, along with some nice pieces... Thanks for the tour and making me wanna get deeper into the hobby lol.

[Zack]

No problem bro! Come over again if your in town :)

[Zack]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfwM7xUPInc&feature=player_embedded

[Zack]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1AbG3y8ycI

[350gt]

Take out those fairy dust palys! They will be over that whole area in no time.

[Zack]

Take out those fairy dust palys! They will be over that whole area in no time.

Lol it sounds wierd but I actually like them kinda....

BTW, I think I hit a good color temp with my sols. Now to up them over time to my desired intensity.

[350gt]

Lol it sounds wierd but I actually like them kinda....

BTW, I think I hit a good color temp with my sols. Now to up them over time to my desired intensity.



You will hate them when they over take any nicer zoas... Lol mine killed my candy apple palys...

What are you using to film?

[Zack]

True..... I should put them on a small island...

And a playsport zx5. It has underwater capability which is nice and it's auto focus lens isn't half bad and shoots 1080p

[350gt]

Small island would work... Up to you, but I'm sure most on here fill the same..

See if you can mess with the white balance at all.. Usually helps making the color accurate.

[Zack]

One of the downfalls of that camera is that the white balance is unchangeable :/. Other than that, it's actually a great camera for the money.

[FireWater]

Looks good. Are you dead set on the upgrade to vega? Is it just a package deal or will they allow you to customize the pucks when you order it? I can tell you the whites are way overpowered and the jury is still out on the reds and greens. I plan to redo some of the pucks on my Vegas and the greens are the first to go.

What blenny did you decide on? I've had both and like both. The starry was a better algae eater with a slight personality. My Midas blenny now is lazy with a ton of personality. My tail spot is small, but a worker with personality.

[Zack]

I was deadset until the hydra got previewed.. I think I will upgrade these eventually but I hit a real nice color temp with 35% white, 40% blue 50% royal so I'm in no real need to update. As for the blenny, I'm still thinking midas. I saw a starry blenny at pollys and while it was pretty, I have too many black fish in my tank.

[Zack]

I fear I may be dealing with marine velvet here guys.... I've read that ich takes weeks to kill a fish, yet my tangs died in about a week since symptoms started. Also lost a chromis and springeri's dottyback and clowns are dusty. Getting meds tonight after work.

[BBQHILLBILLY]

tangs how many tangs

[Zack]

sorry, meant tang. Only had one. Sorry for any confusion Shane.

[Zack]

It was a 3'' tomini tang

[BBQHILLBILLY]

sorry for your loss. its terrible when these tangs get sick. Like you said it happens fast. Any ideas on changes they may have brought it on?
The only time I experienced an ich problem was with a wounded tang.

[Zack]

To be honest, I have no idea man

[Drift Monkey]

That sucks man!

[allan]

Really does suck.


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[Zack]

Yeah man. Looks like I'm going to have to go fallow for a while

[ST3PH3N]

Dang Zack. Sorry man, u think it was the Molly ?

[Zack]

No, I'm certain it was the tang.

Lost a clown this morning in a hospital tank with copper. Still have one clown, sixline, and molly left. Clown that's remaining looks bad.

I'm going fallow in the DT for 8-12 weeks and even then I may just keep this as a coral tank.

[Zack]

Reason being is that all this happened after adding the tang and the ich, if any that would have come from the molly would have died in SW.

[Drift Monkey]

:cry_smile:

[ST3PH3N]

Reason being is that all this happened after adding the tang and the ich, if any that would have come from the molly would have died in SW.

The Molly couldn't have contracted sw ich from the stress of the conversion ? Only asking for reference reasons.


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[Zack]

No, I'm saying if the molly had brought anything in with it, it would have died. The molly was the second fish to show signs of ich, the first was the Tang.

[Zack]

I have no idea what this is though, but with copper and medicated foods, it's still ravaging my fish. I'm down to a six line and a molly. Both look like nothing has ever happened to them.

[reefreak]

I know I had a wrasse who didn't get ick when every other fish in my tank did and parished.

[ST3PH3N]

No, I'm saying if the molly had brought anything in with it, it would have died. The molly was the second fish to show signs of ich, the first was the Tang.

Ok, I get u now. Hope u figure it out man.


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[350gt]

Sorry to hear Zach, I hate losing fish..... I'm glad it's been over a year or more since I have...

[Zack]

Yeah, It sucks on many levels. But, I'll be back fish wise.

Here's a stocklist I'm thinking of:

1x Neon Dotty back
1x Six line
1x midnight clown
1x platinum clown
1x Royal Gramma
1x Bangaii Cardinal

No more tangs for me lol.

[ST3PH3N]

Glad ur not giving up on fish lol.


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[Mr Cob]

Yeah, It sucks on many levels. But, I'll be back fish wise.

Here's a stocklist I'm thinking of:

1x Neon Dotty back
1x Six line
1x midnight clown
1x platinum clown
1x Royal Gramma
1x Bangaii Cardinal

No more tangs for me lol.

I know the feeling bro, I lost a ton of clowns last year when I brought some fish in from Hawaii...after that I swore to never do wild caught again. Captive bred sure does limit a lot of chances of introducing diseases to a system. All of those fish can be acquired as captive bred.

Of course if you can quarantine and treat ALL incoming fish that would be the best solution and afford you the right to bring in wild caught.

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[Zack]

Yeah, that's what I'm going to do for sure from here on out.

Also, just got news from AI that they will be releasing an AI sol-->Hydra upgrade kit.

That's so awesome, I can't wait to pick it up. I'm hoping it comes in at about 150, that'd be great.

[Zack]

I know what my next purchase will be...

http://shop.aquaillumination.com/collections/sol/products/sol-to-hydra-upgrade-kit

;)

[ST3PH3N]

That's awesome man! Those are the lights I was looking at too


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[Zack]

Yeah, I'm really glad they made an upgrade kit!

[Zack]

After talking to Steven at Polly's, I think it's time to step up to the plate and try dosing via the Thrive program. Should be stopping by tomorrow to get my prescription :)

[Zack]

Ended up leaving with Thrive Calcium, Alk, and Bio Active Nitrate and Phosphate remover

[ST3PH3N]

Waits for before and after pics. Lol.


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[Zack]

After one day of the Bioactive... I gotta say, I see about a 10% reduction in diatoms on my rocks... that's awesome!

[ST3PH3N]

After one day of the Bioactive... I gotta say, I see about a 10% reduction in diatoms on my rocks... that's awesome!

Niiiiiiiiiice. Imma follow ur posts on these products closely lol.


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[Zack]

I'll take some pics tomorrow as a "baseline" more like a after day 2 baseline lol

Here's a few shots from today, more will be uploaded tomorrow:

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd421/zackg7/1000189_4441678019115_312705687_n_zps85856ee3.jpg

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd421/zackg7/Robsfish_zps8a7582a9.jpg

Clowns in there qt tank

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd421/zackg7/999260_4441660818685_1932515109_n_zpsb851159e.jpg

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd421/zackg7/179726_4441665338798_1822883927_n_zpsdf44a2cc.jpg

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd421/zackg7/1013009_4441675179044_914000147_n_zps28fae8d2.jpg

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd421/zackg7/988487_4441676779084_661727568_n_zps32d1f3b4.jpg

Tank FTS

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd421/zackg7/995685_4441683739258_1565403634_n_zps74272061.jpg

Long story short, I cracked my hospital tank right on the front pane and put the fish back in the display instead of cramming em with the baby clowns. No signs of any infection yet after two weeks, and after talking to Steven at polly's, he had said if it is present, and they are not stressed, it shouldn't bother them.

I've been upping my salnity and getting my calc and alk levels up these past two days so corals are adjusting to the new salinity. I'll have some good pics when everything decides to open up.

[Zack]

Bit the bullet and purchased the Air water and Ice typhoon3 today!

[Drift Monkey]

Only drawback to that unit is...no pressure gauge. A pressure gauge is really useful for gauging filter life.

[Zack]

Just got a Sherman RBTA, about 10''+. Thing is beautiful!!!

[Scutterborn]

Just got a Sherman RBTA, about 10''+. Thing is beautiful!!!

No pics, no fun!!!

:)


- Ben -

[Zack]

Here's a quick temp acc pic. It's actually splitting a bit on the foot so I may have a few clones in the near future. The guy I got it from sold 8 splits like this one in 1 year and sold me his mother nem to go SPS dominant.
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[footballdude2k3]

Looks very healthy, great tank, I love these little 40b's. I used to have one when I was in Wisconsin.

[Zack]

Thanks! I love the dimensions!

Here's the beast in the tank:

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[reefreak]

Nice zach!

[Scutterborn]

Looks great, Zach!


-Ben-

[ST3PH3N]

Awesome nem !!!


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[Zack]

So the nem split on me..

now I have them both in a breeder box!

[Zack]

Just got my Reef master test kit in the mail.

Here are the results and thrive reccomendations per the website:

Nitrate: 0ppm
Phosphate: 0ppm (I wish they were a bit more accurate other than 0-.25 but that's fine for now)
Calcium: 460 ppm
Alk: 8 -->Raise to 12

I need to dose 14ml of alk daily for four days and retest.

[Zack]

Just dosed alk.

It appears as if the anemone is sewing it's mouth shut from the split. VERY INTERESTING.

[BBQHILLBILLY]

piiics:bigsmile:

[Drift Monkey]

One of those halves belong in my tank! :p

Lookin' good Zack!

[Zack]

Just got my RODI setup!

Now we wait...

[Zack]

Here's a picture of the nem sewing itself up from two days ago. Today it was about 95% sewed up on the right clone, and a bit further behind on the left one. This pic is of the on that today is about 95% complete.

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[hobogato]

that is a great looking anemone zack

[Zack]

Thanks ace! I'll be out of town for a few days so hopefully when I come back, the splits are healed.

[reefreak]

Very nice anemone zach!

[Zack]

Thanks Jeremy!

I'm going out of town in a few hours so when I get back I'll take a look at the guy and see if he's ready to go in the DT.

[Zack]

About to leave, tested all my params:

Calcium 420 ppm
Alk 10 DKH
Nitrate 0
Phosphate 0

Thrive recomends raising to 12ppm alk and calcium to 450 so I will be dosing accordingly.

Still dealing with cyano so added so Fritz slime remover and dosed 12.5 ml calcium and 12 ml alk. Alk was added early morning and calcium just added. When I get back I'll retest and continue dosing until I can get calcium and alk at ideal levels and then I will be able to figure out a good daily/ weekly dosing regiment.

I did notice before I left, my torch looked pretty bad, but then again I haven't really seen it opening much so hopefully I just caught it during a feeding session. Also performed a small water change on the QT tank with the midnight and platinum clownfish.

The nems look really good and hopefully I can add on on Monday. I will be rehoming the rose that was in here previously.

Now my nem count will be 2. 1x Sherman and 1x Mini GBTA from ben.

Hopefully when I get back I can find a home for the clone of the Sherman.

[ramsey]

Nice looking RBTA. Looks super healthy and happy. I'm curious to see how you like the thrive stuff. Keep us updated!

[Scutterborn]

I need to get my Alk up too. I'm sitting at 7.82dkh.


- Ben -

[Scutterborn]

What's your Mag at?


- Ben -

[Zack]

Not sure. Currently I'm only dosing calc and alk

[Zack]

Attatched the nem to the rock today, it's HUGE.

The second split is also doing very well. I should have one up for sale very soon. You can't even tell this one split, just as big.

[Zack]

More updates:

The split turned out to be actually a bit bigger than the one I'm keeping. It's doing well and is taking up an entire breeder box. I'm going to have to move it to my clown tank where there are no open pumps until the buyer can pick it up.

Also, thrive bio-active+ Fritz sludge remover has done great work to clean up my diatom bloom I had after my mini cycle and now the tank looks great.

I picked up a pair of clowns from Neil and the momma is about 4-5 inches big and LOVES the Sherman Rose. They are very protective of the anemone and have bitten me twice. I believe that they will lay soon as they have begun clearing sand beneath a cove in my tank.

I've been adding alk daily and will retest everything tomorrow per thrive instructions.

[Zack]

So I just got an Mp40 today in a deal with Ramsey! Man that thing packs a punch. I have it on short pulse at about 35%.

[ramsey]

So I just got an Mp40 today in a deal with Ramsey! Man that thing packs a punch. I have it on short pulse at about 35%.

Glad you like it! Yeah, it's a beast compared to an MP10. I can't imagine how much an MP60 moves.

[koa25]

So I just got an Mp40 today in a deal with Ramsey! Man that thing packs a punch. I have it on short pulse at about 35%.:thumbs_up:

[Zack]

Yeah it's cool man! I had it at 35% and shot a clown across the tank lol..

The wireless box has a mp10 sticker on it, do you think that's just a factory error?

[ramsey]

Yeah it's cool man! I had it at 35% and shot a clown across the tank lol..

The wireless box has a mp10 sticker on it, do you think that's just a factory error?

That's weird, I never noticed that. It must be, I bought it new when I got it.

[Zack]

Lol it works fine so I'm sure it's just a factory thing lol

[ramsey]

Lol it works fine so I'm sure it's just a factory thing lol

Yeah, that's really weird. I checked the other one I have an it says MP40 on it. I bought it from the same place in the same order. If you want, we can switch out the dry side. I would have given you the other had I noticed that! Just let me know if you want to switch it out.

[Zack]

Lol yeah that works, we can switch it out when we do the led trade :)

Here's some pics from today!

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd421/zackg7/20130707_135910_zpsa6dd12d8.jpg

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd421/zackg7/20130707_152959_zps24a2622e.jpg

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd421/zackg7/20130707_152950_zps992c5fde.jpg

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd421/zackg7/20130707_152602_zpsb92f46e7.jpg

[Zack]

The power went off on my gfs apt for a few hours and no one was able to come in to turn it back on, so I had to rehome her corals for the day, I kinda like them in my tank but she'd never let me keep them haha.

[Mr Cob]

Love that last shot dude.

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[ramsey]

Looking good Zach. That RBTA is very nice, and so is that little gem swimming around in it.

[Zack]

Thanks!

The nem has gotten HUGE. It's already split twice on me and it's still gigantic.

[Reef Swimmer]

Man that's a nice 40.

[Zack]

Thanks david! I'm battling cyano right now but very passivly.

[Reef Swimmer]

Cyno yuck. I got it in mine too and it nasty looking. But I still need more lr or dead rock and I'm picking up more salt Saturday as well. I got to take out my sand wash it of all ditrus and anything else in it then acid dip the dead rock and seed my tank with fritz 9. My tank looks like a big pile o dung.

[Zack]

So I've been hearing a lot of rattling and noise from the mp40, which was annoying, turns out, stupid me forgot to change the spacer size for a 40 breeder tank like Ramsey specifically told me about three times while I was at his house. Before it was rattling every few minutes and the wave at 5 LEDs was pretty average. Now I'm rocking a .5'' wave easily at 5 LEDS and got it to go about an 1'' when turned up to ludachris mode. Now just the normal vortech motor sound, not too shabby :). Note to self, have towels ready when going to ludachris mode.

Also, ordering the hydra upgrade Kit and AI wireless controller next friday.

Decided over the director because I'm the kinda person that values displays that are self contained i.e. not having to log on to check on something etc..

I'll probably get the director sometime in the future, just not for me right now with no dedicated wifi in my house.

I also swapped out my old sump with the one from Geroge! Man that thing is awesome, can't wait to get a fixture down there to grow out some frags!

[ramsey]

So I've been hearing a lot of rattling and noise from the mp40, which was annoying, turns out, stupid me forgot to change the spacer size for a 40 breeder tank like Ramsey specifically told me about three times while I was at his house. Before it was rattling every few minutes and the wave at 5 LEDs was pretty average. Now I'm rocking a .5'' wave easily at 5 LEDS and got it to go about an 1'' when turned up to ludachris mode. Now just the normal vortech motor sound, not too shabby :). Note to self, have towels ready when going to ludachris mode.

Also, ordering the hydra upgrade Kit and AI wireless controller next friday.

Decided over the director because I'm the kinda person that values displays that are self contained i.e. not having to log on to check on something etc..

I'll probably get the director sometime in the future, just not for me right now with no dedicated wifi in my house.

I also swapped out my old sump with the one from Geroge! Man that thing is awesome, can't wait to get a fixture down there to grow out some frags!

HAHA, yes, I've done that before which is why I told you about it. Glad you figured it out and you're happy with it. They are noisy, but it's not a noise that bothers me. Not like gurgling in the sump.

Let me know how you like the hydras. For the price they seem pretty awesome. After seeing Bernie's amazing SPS tank today though, I'm really starting to think about MH's or T5s. :O

[Zack]

I will!

Just put in an order for the hydras today. And yeah, I've seen great tanks under all lighting, but for me, yearly or twice yearly bulb replacements would kill me, especially for t5 units.

[Zack]

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd421/zackg7/20130717_171431_zps3d9bd5a6.jpg (http://s1219.photobucket.com/user/zackg7/media/20130717_171431_zps3d9bd5a6.jpg.html)

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd421/zackg7/20130717_144616_zps76bcadca.jpg (http://s1219.photobucket.com/user/zackg7/media/20130717_144616_zps76bcadca.jpg.html)

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd421/zackg7/20130717_144557_zps19b2abed.jpg (http://s1219.photobucket.com/user/zackg7/media/20130717_144557_zps19b2abed.jpg.html)

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd421/zackg7/20130717_144532_zps7242a190.jpg (http://s1219.photobucket.com/user/zackg7/media/20130717_144532_zps7242a190.jpg.html)

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd421/zackg7/20130717_144515_zps042719b7.jpg (http://s1219.photobucket.com/user/zackg7/media/20130717_144515_zps042719b7.jpg.html)

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd421/zackg7/20130717_144502_zpsfa2cbb56.jpg (http://s1219.photobucket.com/user/zackg7/media/20130717_144502_zpsfa2cbb56.jpg.html)

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd421/zackg7/20130717_144425_zps4f6a5bdb.jpg (http://s1219.photobucket.com/user/zackg7/media/20130717_144425_zps4f6a5bdb.jpg.html)

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd421/zackg7/20130717_144045_zpse219abd7.jpg (http://s1219.photobucket.com/user/zackg7/media/20130717_144045_zpse219abd7.jpg.html)

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd421/zackg7/20130717_143827_zpsb0ec88a5.jpg (http://s1219.photobucket.com/user/zackg7/media/20130717_143827_zpsb0ec88a5.jpg.html)

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd421/zackg7/20130717_143836_zps2c769f56.jpg (http://s1219.photobucket.com/user/zackg7/media/20130717_143836_zps2c769f56.jpg.html)

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd421/zackg7/20130717_143330_zps5bc9a2eb.jpg (http://s1219.photobucket.com/user/zackg7/media/20130717_143330_zps5bc9a2eb.jpg.html)

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd421/zackg7/20130717_143640_zps242d1b60.jpg (http://s1219.photobucket.com/user/zackg7/media/20130717_143640_zps242d1b60.jpg.html)

[ST3PH3N]

Very nice.


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[Zack]

Bam


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgEKsG4DUc8


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6X7W9Z6gz2o


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gO7QdjzTERo

[Zack]

Filmed and edited a quick video today. This is a teaser of a longer video to be released soon.

For whatever reason, it doesn't look good at all full screenbut looks great in the pane on 480p. I think it's the compression of the video, I'll check later, but for now it looks good.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZp4y6K_-zw

[Mr Cob]

Says owner did not make it available for mobile...


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[Zack]

Sorry rob, when you use a third party copywritten song, they can restrict viewing to certain countries or platforms.

[Zack]

Note to self, never use older software to make new videos.. Now to re cut the entire thing! Yall will have 1080p version soon lol

[Zack]

Ok, video rendering fixed. Recut the video so its' a bit different


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot0x9hC8sn0&feature=youtu.be

[Zack]

Here's my fish stock list:

Pro Aquatix Midnight
Pro Aquatix Platinum
Sea and Reef Orchid Dottyback
2x Fire fish

I want to add a midas blenny, and then maybe a flasher wrasse and call it a day.

[koa25]

Tank is looking awesome Zack. Like the video. Good song choice. Everything looks so happy.

[aquasport24]

Looking good man.

[hobogato]

great looking tank - nice video too.

will the midnight clown stay solid black?

[Zack]

Tank is looking awesome Zack. Like the video. Good song choice. Everything looks so happy.

Thanks! I'll make a video review of the hydras once I get them in!


Looking good man.

Thanks!


great looking tank - nice video too.

will the midnight clown stay solid black?

It will actually end up being fully black. Currently mine has a white ish nose so like the darwin occ's they get more black as they age.

[reefreak]

Nice tank, zach looks great!

[Zack]

1st Hydras up and running!

[koa25]

1st Hydras up and running!

Pictures or it didn't happen...

[Zack]

If a pictures worth a thousand words, how much is a video?

[koa25]

Drooling while trying to say those thousand words. Video! Video! Video!... and review ha ha.

[Zack]

Ok, I'll do a video, right now everything is at 50% because the postman hasn't gotten here with my controller, but that'll be here in a bit.

I have noticed that the fixture does run a bit warmer temp wise than the sol, just taking note of that.

[Zack]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEPF_cQlaww&feature=youtu.be

[ramsey]

Looks great dude! How do you like the tank color now that you have a full spectrum?

[Zack]

Love it!!!!! Got that purpleish red look back and loving it man. You gotta check it out.

[reefreak]

Looks awesome dude

[koa25]

Dude. Appreciate the video. It does look awesome. Hows the disco look? You can see the reds dancing pretty good on the bottom. Everything is popping for sure. Loom forward to your follow up and in the weeks to come. I still have my one sol that may be my test run for these guys. Would rather toss out the 200 than the 400.

[Zack]

For sure man. The disco is not too bad now that I turned everything to how I like it.

I'll film a video of the disco for you right now

[koa25]

I'm in no hurry man. Take your time. I appreciate any forward intel you can get me on them.

[Zack]

Here's my first review Mike:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAGDmumY0Tk

[ramsey]

That looks awesome man. I should have just waited and got the hydra. :) the flow looks great too. That MP40 looks like it's perfect for broad flow on a 40b. How high are you running it?

[Zack]

That looks awesome man. I should have just waited and got the hydra. :) the flow looks great too. That MP40 looks like it's perfect for broad flow on a 40b. How high are you running it?

Still only running it at 3 dots but plan to up it to 5 dots here soon!

BTW, sometime this week maybe we can meetup here to swap the leds and you can check out the color in person? I just live up the road on 206.

[ramsey]

Sure, that would work. Maybe next Thursday night? We have the group buy coming in that day so I can drop your food off as well.

[koa25]

Awesome video, Zack. Greatly appreciate the review. I'm probably going to make the dive and get the upgrade. I am curious if they can do clear optics. I'm thinking about them for a deeper tank. Between 24" to 36" so that extra punch would be nice. No worries about getting par readings. Just keep us up to date on how they're doing on your tank and if you here any word from AI.

[Zack]

The do offer 50 degree optics!

[Zack]

Sure, that would work. Maybe next Thursday night? We have the group buy coming in that day so I can drop your food off as well.

Next thursday night works perfect for me!

[koa25]

Do they do unfrosted lenses though? That's what I'm really curious about. I have a question for ya. So the upgrade kit comes with all the internal parts yeah? So could you mount that upgrade kit to a different heatsink or a makeshift heat sink to save that additional 200 per? I know I'd still need the data cable and power supply. Just curious instead of ordering a hydra for 400 if I can get all the inners from the upgrade kit and mount them separately... what say you to this quandary?

[350gt]

Awesome video, tank looks great.... that RBTA looks amazing under the lighting....

You have to admit the features from AI are pretty neat.....

[Zack]

Well.. yes and no, I say no because you'd need a fan and have the fan be mounted in a way that allows for proper cooling of the leds.. also, I'm not sure if I was supposed to, but they do ask for serial numbers.. I didn't get asked because mine were on file..

I do suppose though, if you had a heatsink that was drilled and tapped and had the same amount of heat reducing qualities as the AI sol heatsink, or even if you bought one, I'm sure you could upgrade it. You'd also need something to hold the lenses down and cover the board, It would be possible though!

And thanks tony! And yeah, the features are AMAZING!

BTW, how are you liking the director?

[350gt]

Havent received it yet.... will post up as soon as I do though...

[Zack]

Yeah man please do!

[Zack]

Meh.... sherman is moving...... it was in a PERFECT spot...

Everything was going good and silly old me had to adjust the vortech..

[Zack]

So... the nem moved across the rock last night to the other side, then up, then back down, then onto my hammer colony, then back onto the rock, and then went back to where it started and is now settled about 3'' to the right of where it first was.. crisis averted I suppose?

[Scutterborn]

So... the nem moved across the rock last night to the other side, then up, then back down, then onto my hammer colony, then back onto the rock, and then went back to where it started and is now settled about 3'' to the right of where it first was.. crisis averted I suppose?

Zack, don't feel bad. I've got a RBTA that moves around the tank daily. Drives me nuts. It's like "where's Waldo" every morning and evening.


- Ben -

[Zack]

Dang thing is on the move again....

[ducati996]

Dang thing is on the move again....
Just let me have it. It wants to be with its twin lol

[Zack]

Lol it's actually heading towards austin lol

[Zack]

Hows the clone doing btw?

[ducati996]

Its doing great its been in the same spot since its been in the tank

[Zack]

Nice man!

[reefreak]

Did it kill anything zack? Mine killed most of my teal trumpets I woke up to my frag in the anemone.

[Zack]

Its peeved off my magicians palys and i need to cut a small portion of my toadstool off but other than that, everythings good.

[Zack]

So the nem has settled.... on my anthelia..... :at_wits_end:

I guess thats fine. I also got bit by my midnight today for moving the torch next to his rose..

[stephaniegarcia06]

My female maroon knocked over my brand new toadstool onto a lobo. It's been picked up and dumped by her three or four times now. I keep wedging it somewhere she comes and destroys my efforts. Ive got it glued to a big rock now as much as I didn't want to permanently move it. Hope it doesnt die from the stress :banghead:

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[Reef Swimmer]

How bad are maroons vs tomatoes?

[stephaniegarcia06]

Ive never had tomatoes but my maroon is a royal you know what. And absolutely huge. Ducati got to see her and can attest to how big she is.

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[ST3PH3N]

Awesome tank man! Pics don't do it justice.


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[ramsey]

Awesome tank man! Pics don't do it justice.


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+1 was just there tonight. Thanks for the great trade, Zach. Your tank looks great! I hope both of our SPS take off so we can do some trading. :)

[Zack]

Yeah dude for sure! Coral banking is the way to go man!

[Zack]

We finally have corraline growing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Found some spots on the vortech, the return line, overflow, and some on the rocks.. today has been swell.

I also ordered a CUC from John @ reefcleaners because my little buddies needed some backup!

HAIL HYDRA

[Big_Pun]

no purple up lol!

[Zack]

no purple up lol!

I actually have a bottle I got as a gift but I've never used it. I use thrive calcium, alkalinity, and Bio stimulant.

What bp reactor do you use Chris? I've been looking at running BP and GFO and am wondering which reactors are good.