Kevnjeep

I thought they punch stuff

O and no I don't hear a clicking on the glass ever so I guess mantis is out of the question

So since I started my tank I keep loosing small fish. I've never had this issue before my new tank 1.5 years old. Now my yellow tang looks like something has bee. Eating its fins. My black ice clown, cromis, 2 purple fire fish and yellow wrasse all are very healthy. And have been in my tank since the first few months and never had an issue. Due to the yellow tang fin issue I need to find the culprit. The fish I stated above 2 cleaner wrasse 2 peppermint shrimp Snails Thats all that I "have" in my tank. I brought all the live rock from my old tank. So if something came in it would have been on a Coral. I've looked at night, during the day, lights on, lights off and still don't see anything and its only a 120 gallon tank. Anyone have any ideas on how to find this sucker before I loose more money and fish !!!!

Came home to a virus on my computer. May be a few days before pictures

Came home to a virus on my computer. May be a few days before pictures

Havent snorkeled for the past two days but we went on an amazing trip yesterday with a place called local quickies in puerta aventuras. If you ever get down here I seriously suggest getting a trip with them. We started late cause we were a little hung over but you start by going to akumal (turtle beach) and seeing the turtles and reef. Than we went to an open cenote and jump cliffs into a crystal clear fresh water lagoon, swam and snorkeled with fresh water fish. Than we t to a little home in the wall mexican restaurant for lunch (best food I've had) than went to a public beach in tulum. There was 3 other ppl there completely quite a little beach swing bar and the sand looked and felt just like fiji pink. Than we boarded their 80' x 40' catamaran. We sailed 4 hrs back with an open bar. Funnest crew I've ever met. While we sailed they threw in lines and I got a 4' female mahi mahi (Dorado or dolphin fish). On the way we picked up a local free diver named lobster Kevin. He had a bag full of lobster you could buy and get cooked when we got back. We took the crew out for dinner after and the mahi fed all 13 of us. We came as toursits and left with life long friends. This trip was one of the best days of my life. And I think it was only 130$ pp which if you've been to mexico is very cheap for an excursion especially one like this. Feel free to pm for contact info. This vactaion just keeps getting better. One of the crew manny is taking me snorkeling tomorrow to a different part of the reef in akumal tomorrow can't wait!!!

Day four turtle beach. Best yet. It is a beautiful cove with white sand and plenty of places to eat, rent snorkeling and scuba equipment, lockers towels and everything else you might need. Not to mention 100% free. But if you want to see the reef you have to pay 10$ and go with a guide due to disrespectful ppl destroying the reef. It more of a babysitter than anything. Saw 20-30 full grown sea turtles today. I'm guessing because of the large number of tourists they are extremely friendly. Swim a foot or two away from you like your not there. Obviously you can't touch them but getting that close in their natural habitat was awesome. Now for the reef. WOW!!!! Everything you can think of was on the reef. Brains, anemones, sea fan, stylopora, and a lot of stuff I didn't recognize. The fish today was the best yet. Tangs, parrot fish, pipe fish, moree eel, butterfly's, wrasses, And a ton more. I'm going back tomorrow and am planning on free diving down the beach away from the turtles. I have a ton of pictures and videos I will post when I get back. Stay tuned for more more of this amazing trip coming tomorrow!!!!!!!!

I was so surprised to see sps here. I just wish I had an underwater led light cause I'm sure it would be spectacular. Also there was a huge rock that was covered in sps brains and sponge looked just like a reef tank. Can't wait to get back In the water tomorrow;!!!!!!!! Also I forgot to add a little cool part of the resort. Through out the whole place there is a border in the tile that is all dead brains. Can't wait to post pictures

Tomorrow is akumul bay for the turtles and reef. Oops. So today another few hours snorkeling the resort beach and let me just start with saying it was the best yet. Started off slow just fish a few brains but than I went out farther than I have yet. Omg. Tons of stylopora, anemones, brains, sponge and wrasses.

Decided to take a quick dive. Saw an urchin the size of a basketball. Pretty cool to see one that big.

I will post when I get back. So day 2 I went to dreams tulum. There was hundreds of Coral skeletons washed up on the beach. it was amazing everything from gonopora to brains the size of my fist and we were allowd to take them. Day 3 will be turtle bay and live Coral. Keep everyone posted

Finally found a resort with a reef right out back. We are staying at dreams puerta aventuras mexico. I only got in for about 20 mins but saw a few puffer fish, sting rays, hermit crabs, snails, and brain corals. I plan on snorkeling again tomorrow and will update. As of day one if your going to mexico this spot is the perfect place for any reefer

I feed once a week. Reef roids Amino acid Vitamin c Cyclopeze Mysis Iodine Mix in about 3-4 cups of water and have outstanding results. Zoas don't really take too much but palys, lps and mushrooms go nuts.

I got a cut of one very similar and it is still as blue as the day I got it but every one has a mind of its own

Luckily I found a reefer to stop by every other day. Thanks for all the advise and cross your fingers for me. Just arrived in ocean city. Shark fishing starts tomorrow!!!

I wish I knew someone close to me that I could trust. But I like the idea of having someone on "call"

I wish I knew someone close to me that I could trust. But I like the idea of having someone on "call"

I wish I knew someone close to me that I could trust. But I like the idea of having someone on "call"

I'm switching to the same setup. Thanks for the info monkiboy

So I am going on vacation for 3 weeks. 2 weeks in oc MD than directly to the airport for Mexico. Any tips to keep things in check? I'm having someone feed and replace the ato water. Anything simple he can do to keep things in check? He is not familiar with reef tanks. Any info would be appreciated. Tank spec 120 gallon rr Mixed reef Skimmer Biopellet Carbon Kalk stirrer to ato Led lights programmable Mp40 x 2 Heater Apex

Duhhhh. Sorry had a blonde moment lol. Thanks but my cost for a the same lights new is the same price lol

Park in little Italy you can find spots for free and its a 2 second walk. Our fav. Restaurant there is macormick and Schmidtts its a little pricey but amazing. My daughter loves the new Australia exibit. Well not so new anymore

Where is that at

I wanted to go with an external pump. I have a reef octopus second one I've had hated them both. They are too darn touchy.

I guess I'm just second guessing myself cause I've made quick decisions and went cheap and now I'm not liking the way things are going