I've got worms, and I'm happy!!!

[FireWater]

My thought would be minimal fragging if possible. When you start over it would seem a lot more awesome to have colonies vs small frags. One good thing about fragging is that you can have multiples so if something bites the dust you have a back up. Also, some of the colonies would take on new and different characteristics with differing placements - I had a red planet that was accidentally fragged that looked completely different because I had them in defferent spots in the tank.

I am thinking of going ready made on the new footprint - it is a pretty common size so it is stocked by a few places. As a bonus when Ace and I did my stand for the 90 I added in extra space for the plumbing behind the tank and the new tank will be drilled on the bottom- so, with the new tank I will not have to build or buy a new stand and canopy.

[CoryDude]

Oh, and thanks for all the best wishes.

[allan]

I had a hundred gallon, but when I saw the stand for a 48-36-24 I knew that I had to have it. I really like the front to back depth but I'm not utilizing it correctly.

A buddy of mine just started an entirely sterile tank. And now you.., got me thinking.

But no, I'm gonna keep trucking on with what I got, pests and all. Telly interest in your progress though.


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[CoryDude]

Hmmmm! Still thinking about that 120. I'd need to redo the platform, but it might be worth it.

[FireWater]

For me it was worth it... or actually will be worth it. So many options opened up with a measley 6 extra inches. I need to hurry and set up the new one though. I want to try more and more stuff with every new article I read. I prefer open and minimal aquascaping so that is one element that I will strive for. Plus I have been bugging Karin about the shadow box concept and we ordered in some stuff for the rock work on the back walls. I am hoping to finally have what I want - at least for a while until I change my mind.

[CoryDude]

Did a test with betadine this weekend. Dipped all corals for 25 mins each and then rinsed in 2 separate containers. What get's me is there were flatworms on a red devil monti frag and a green stylophora. I had read on other sites that these type of sps were not affected by AEFW. No ill effects were noticed on the corals. Polyps have already started to come out on most of them.

QT tank is ready to go and I've got 3 plastic bins to cook the LR. Making the water as we speak, so if I can shake this nasty summer cold, the process should start tomorrow.

Finally decided to go with an Ocean View 120 w/corner overflows. Thought seriously about the DSA 140, but I'd have to redo the platform and framing on the wall. Way too much work involved for an extra measly 20 gallons.