roni June 10, 2011 Author Share June 10, 2011 (edited) Been terrible about updating this. Got some new toys: Apex controller Swabbie for my GSA cone Tunze 6105 (still need to hook up) 70 W halide for the fuge (thanks Russ!) Also still fiddling with the auto water change. Hopefully will be a go soon. Sadly, lost a couple inhabitants. 1 Tridacna Maxima Mandarin (despite him eating frozen, I think the smaller tank didn't have enough additional fauna to snack on) Added: Couple new frags 1 large T. Maxima (thanks Dr. Mac's!) Gonipora (pink and yellow) Some Pics: Battling a little cyano due to elevates nutrients (I feed way too much). Will hopefully get the nitrate reactor I picked up in the Avast group buy up next week. Edited June 10, 2011 by roni Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason the filter freak June 10, 2011 Share June 10, 2011 Is that a pipe fish? I love the way the tank is coming along. Are you going to leave those tunzes out front like that or eventually hide them behind the rock work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roni June 10, 2011 Author Share June 10, 2011 Thanks! Yeah, that pipefish always gets the oohs and aahs from both my reefkeeping and non reefkeeping buddies. The little tailspot blenny I got does rival for cuteness factor The tunzes will stay up top. The ideal would be for them to not be seen but to get the flow where I want it, probably not going to happen. Still need to bury the 6105 behind the rock work sometime next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason the filter freak June 10, 2011 Share June 10, 2011 What does the pipe fish eat, how often do you have to feed it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roni June 10, 2011 Author Share June 10, 2011 What does the pipe fish eat, how often do you have to feed it? Only likes the smaller Hikari mysis.. Won't eat the PE mysis. Went nuts for the live brine I fed. I usually feed my tank a mixture of Hikari and PE mysis enriched by Selcon and small pellets. I've had him for about 9 months now and rarely see him eat anything not out of the water column. He was eating brine when I bought him, which is the main reason I think I've been successful with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Camaron June 10, 2011 Share June 10, 2011 Nice additions and pictures man, every time i go to Aquarium One i look at the pipe fishes and wish i could have one lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefoholic June 10, 2011 Share June 10, 2011 Now I kinda want a Pipe-y! Also, this update reminds me that I need to update my thread... lol! Nice looking tank Roni! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roni June 10, 2011 Author Share June 10, 2011 Nice additions and pictures man, every time i go to Aquarium One i look at the pipe fishes and wish i could have one lol. Thanks man! It's far from you but Atlantis seems to always have some Now I kinda want a Pipe-y! Also, this update reminds me that I need to update my thread... lol! Nice looking tank Roni! Thanks man! I've been a little derelict due to work and also setting up a new planted tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roni June 11, 2011 Author Share June 11, 2011 (edited) More pics from today: Edited June 11, 2011 by roni Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefoholic June 11, 2011 Share June 11, 2011 Your Sun Coral looks nice. I am considering your advice to glue mine upside down. My hesitation is that he has been this way for almost 2 months now, I don't want to mess up with his cycle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Lazar July 19, 2011 Share July 19, 2011 I had the opportunity to check out Roni's reef Saturday and it's coming along very nicely. Critters are healthy and growing, and as they mature it's going to a blast of colors and textures. Some updated pics: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Lazar July 19, 2011 Share July 19, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roni July 19, 2011 Author Share July 19, 2011 Thanks Jon! Can't believe you got such a nice closeup of the pipefish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der ABT July 19, 2011 Share July 19, 2011 tank is looking great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incredible Corals July 19, 2011 Share July 19, 2011 Stunning! I'm totally inspired for my new tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpallas July 19, 2011 Share July 19, 2011 Cool! Can you post a pic of the sump area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roni July 19, 2011 Author Share July 19, 2011 tank is looking great Thanks Evan Stunning! I'm totally inspired for my new tank. Thanks Steve...I personally can't wait to see your new tank Cool! Can you post a pic of the sump area? Tom, will do. If I don't remember to do it tonight, remind me. The equipment is a mess but that will be resolved soon with the new fishroom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebman74 July 20, 2011 Share July 20, 2011 The tank is looking awesome Roni! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefoholic July 20, 2011 Share July 20, 2011 AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME Roni! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trockafella July 20, 2011 Share July 20, 2011 Thats A really nice Hammer coral. Wink Wink.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roni July 21, 2011 Author Share July 21, 2011 The tank is looking awesome Roni! Thanks How is that powermodule doing on your tank? AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME Roni! Thanks Thats A really nice Hammer coral. Wink Wink.. It is indeed It's killed off a huge rock of polyps I had near it though. It's getting it's own spot in the next tank. The crazy thing is that it's almost increased another 50% since I got it from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLazar July 24, 2011 Share July 24, 2011 Roni, Thoroughly enjoyed seeing your tanks in person and visiting with your beautiful family. Can't wait to see your new tank progress! We're still talking about a larger tank (and I'm on the lookout for a used nano for me.........really). I'd like to try a pipefish in the larger tank, so much fun to watch swimming around. You are a wealth of knowledge and we appreciate all your ideas and input in our future tank plans. Maureen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roni July 26, 2011 Author Share July 26, 2011 Roni, Thoroughly enjoyed seeing your tanks in person and visiting with your beautiful family. Can't wait to see your new tank progress! We're still talking about a larger tank (and I'm on the lookout for a used nano for me.........really). I'd like to try a pipefish in the larger tank, so much fun to watch swimming around. You are a wealth of knowledge and we appreciate all your ideas and input in our future tank plans. Maureen thanks maureen btw, you may be able to talk me out of the 24" cube i have in the garage...it may keep me from getting kicked out of the house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLazar July 26, 2011 Share July 26, 2011 thanks maureen btw, you may be able to talk me out of the 24" cube i have in the garage...it may keep me from getting kicked out of the house Let me mention it to Jon and see what my guy has to say. Thank you for thinking of us. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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