zoozilla May 21, 2009 Share May 21, 2009 The tank has been up and running for some time now but there's not a lot of coral, but slowly I add one here, and another there. I've added a few pics and still haven't mastered the camera. In reality, I need to get a camera for greater detail and close ups....but all in time. The pics I have just don't bring out the full color, but it's there. I have many hobbies other than reef'n but I can truly say that this hobby can give the greatest returns and/or rewards, but on the flip side, give out the greatest disappointments. I guess that's one reason why I really love this hobby so much. I hope you enjoy the pics and someday I will get some real quality pics. Hurray on winning the Hair Algae battle. You've definitely reclaimed the needed space for your growing corals. Things seem to be coming along very well and in no time, your tank will be filled up with all sorts of eye candy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader May 24, 2009 Author Share May 24, 2009 Here's just a quick up-date on what the tank looks like. Yesterday I drove down to Dr. Mac's and pick up the pink birds nest and the clown fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onyx May 26, 2009 Share May 26, 2009 Sweet setup. What did you think of Dr. Macs setup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boret May 26, 2009 Share May 26, 2009 Grats on the tank Vader!!! Good job on being patient with algae and all the nuisances. Keep it up!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader May 26, 2009 Author Share May 26, 2009 Sweet setup. What did you think of Dr. Macs setup? Thanks, I did a lot of reading before setting up the display system and I'm very happy with it's performance. I still want more flow, so around the end of this year, I'm going to add one of those VorTech's and get some wave motion going. Dr. Mac has a real nice setup and it is clean, squeaky clean. He was in the process of moving his invert display area over to another display and it looks like they are going to stock more coral at his retail store. It won't be long till I go down there again. Grats on the tank Vader!!! Good job on being patient with algae and all the nuisances. Keep it up!! Thanks, it's been a long road and a constant battle but it's paying off. I just have some terrible water where I live, but I think I have it down now. I buy sediment filters from HD because I go through them every 3 months. Here is what one looks likes after 3 months. I'm also been playing around with the system as far as, how often I do water changes and I keep a log of everything that I do, because I have made some mistakes and I can never remember what I did and when I did it, so the log really helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoozilla May 27, 2009 Share May 27, 2009 Nice multi-noded birdsnest. Is that a True or false perc? I really gotta get my hands on one of those Magnetic bulletin boards. Makes organizing/tracking printed logs much simpler. Btw, where did you pick up those plastic R/O containers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader May 28, 2009 Author Share May 28, 2009 Nice multi-noded birdsnest. Is that a True or false perc? I really gotta get my hands on one of those Magnetic bulletin boards. Makes organizing/tracking printed logs much simpler. Btw, where did you pick up those plastic R/O containers? The Birdsnest came from Dr. Mac's retail store and it wasn't listed as a true or a false, so I'm not sure. I bought it just because I like the color. The containers come from my water treatment company who come out to my buildng. I flushed them out for a month using several gallons of vinegar and they hold 15 gallons each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader August 9, 2009 Author Share August 9, 2009 It's been awhile since an update, but things are moving along pretty good. I had a spell with low salinity. User error, for some reason I was reading the wrong scale. I was also getting sloppy with the water parameters but starting in July, I've stepped it up and test once a week and perform water changes once a month. I've raised my lighting and my corals are starting to get their color back and I've turn back my time on the day lights to 5 hours. The sand was getting some king of growth, so I ordered 40 Nassarius snails from Reef Cleaners and they did an ok job, but the sand wasn't as clean as I wanted. Yesterday I picked up a Orange Spotted Sleeper Goby and he is doing a great job cleaning up things. I also was able to find a male clown and the pair get along great. Last month I set up a remote deep sand bed and I have low water flow running through it. Not that I was having a problem with Nitrates, just wanted to see if I would see a change in tank condition. The tank is realy looking good and I just can't seem to stop buying corals. I keep the water at: Cal: 450 Mag: 1400 Alk: 9 dkh Sal: 1.026 pH: 8.1 - 8.2 Temp 80* Nitrate: less than 2ppm Here is my tank as of this morning These are the snails going into the tank Here are the clowns While I picking up the Sleeper Goby, I some how had these in my cooler when I got home?? Just to show how raising the lighting did for me. This was taken on 7-19-09 And this was taken yesterday, can't wait to see what it will look like in another month. One of these days I will get a real camera....maybe Santa will be good to me this year Thanks for looking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capsfan August 9, 2009 Share August 9, 2009 The tank is looking good Vader. It's nice to see you back on the boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader August 10, 2009 Author Share August 10, 2009 The tank is looking good Vader. It's nice to see you back on the boards. Thanks Tyler, I started a new job about 3 months ago and I have been busy starting up a new building in DC. As things settle down, I'll have more free time to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onyx August 10, 2009 Share August 10, 2009 Very nice. Are those sunflower zoas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader August 10, 2009 Author Share August 10, 2009 Very nice. Are those sunflower zoas? Thanks, I have no idea what they are, I picked them up at Exotic Aquatics and they have the names written on the glass, but if I don't write it down, I'll never remember them. I'm sure I'll be back up there soon and if they still have them, I'll write the names down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onyx August 10, 2009 Share August 10, 2009 Please do if you remember. They look like the Sunflower Zoas from Dr. Macs my bf has been looking to get. Thanks, and great job again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoozilla August 10, 2009 Share August 10, 2009 ... I just can't seem to stop buying corals. I hear ya man Looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader August 17, 2009 Author Share August 17, 2009 Today was a good day...I finally added a RBTA to the tank and it's about 3". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHUBAKAH August 17, 2009 Share August 17, 2009 Are the Clowns interested in it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader August 17, 2009 Author Share August 17, 2009 Are the Clowns interested in it? They haven't really looked at it yet or taken much intrest with it.....I'm hoping they do....but time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capsfan August 17, 2009 Share August 17, 2009 It took my clowns like a week until they figured out the whole nem/clown relationship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader August 17, 2009 Author Share August 17, 2009 Well.....I have my fingers crossed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capsfan August 17, 2009 Share August 17, 2009 Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader October 15, 2009 Author Share October 15, 2009 Thought it would be a good time to add another update. I've only had my RBTA for about 2 months and it has split already. Both clowns are hosting both RBTA's and sometime soon, I'm going to put up one of the RBTA's for sale. This weekend I visited EA and came home with a red/green chalice and a red/neon green favia plus I think it was last month, I added a coral banded shrimp. Ever since I've added the orange spotted sleeper goby, my flat worm problem has just about disappeared. YEA!!! This guy has completely cleaned up the sand bed and the worms. I would say that he was one of the best purchaces I've made. It's going to be soon that I'm going to have to buy new bulbs for the fixture. I still want 2 - 250w HQI MH lights, but just don't have the cash for them. But it sure would be easier to get those MH fixtures if I stop buying corals. Water levels are pretty good, other than I got a bit lazy latey and my ALK dropped to 5.6 dkh, but over the last several days, I've brought it up to 9.7 dkh. It's fun to see how over time with adding corals and the coral growing, how the water parameters get used up quicker. Hope you enjoy the pics as much as I enjoy taking them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoozilla October 16, 2009 Share October 16, 2009 Yay! an update... Tank's looking great man! Very nice recent additions to the tank, if I may say. Seeing your new Sleeper Goby just reminded me that I need to get a sand stirrer of some kind for the Display. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader October 16, 2009 Author Share October 16, 2009 Yay! an update... Tank's looking great man! Very nice recent additions to the tank, if I may say. Seeing your new Sleeper Goby just reminded me that I need to get a sand stirrer of some kind for the Display. Thanks Dan. yea, that sleeper has realy cleaned up my sand. Some of the sand gets on the rock and lower corals, but all I do is use a baster to blow it off every now and then. It's a trade off I can live with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoozilla October 16, 2009 Share October 16, 2009 Thanks Dan. yea, that sleeper has realy cleaned up my sand. Some of the sand gets on the rock and lower corals, but all I do is use a baster to blow it off every now and then. It's a trade off I can live with. That's not a bad trade off at all for a spotless sandbed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onux20 October 17, 2009 Share October 17, 2009 looking good. good growth on corals! keep it up. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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