1000 Gallon Build- Here we go- Lots of Pictures

[albano]

These buggers don't kill themselves- they are so stupid that they keep going down the damn overflow. Hopefully no more.

This will continue until you install a 'proper' barrier on the overflows

 

[Socaltoaz]

It's the same 2-3 smaller fish. The overflow does not have large spaces.

 

[dave.m]

Some plastic mesh over the overflows, such as Gutter Guard for eaves troughs, will end the sumpward exodus.

Dave.M

 

[albano]

Some plastic mesh over the overflows, such as Gutter Guard for eaves troughs, will end the sumpward exodus.

Dave.M

+1... Not a single fish in overflows in ~6yrs with the gutter guard...

 

[Socaltoaz]

No more small fish going in so won't mess with the mesh. I'll deal with the occasional chromi in the overflow.

 

[Bajie]

So I'm in my fish room cleaning out my filter socks and guess what I found- a blue chromis. That makes 5 times I've found one of the smaller ones in the filter. These buggers don't kill themselves- they are so stupid that they keep going down the damn overflow. Hopefully no more. Enjoying the evening watching tv from the couch and loving my tank.

Thats what its all about
I think I'd be at the bar though ...

 

[Socaltoaz]

Already was.

 

[rickztahone]

Very relaxing and beautiful.

 

[pfan151]

Looking really good. Have you thought about putting a pair of mandarins in there once your pod population gets going? I'd have to imagine your tank could easily support them. Even though they are common they are still the fish that I spend most of my time watching in my tank.

 

[Socaltoaz]

Yes- I would love to get mandarins- but need to get the tank more established and more pods in there. Too early to put mandarins for now.

 

[Socaltoaz]

One question- I have a few emerald crabs that crawl around eating up algae and detritus. Would they go after the mandarins? Does anyone have emerald crabs? Im wishing I didnt add them earlier- they are cool and haven't disturbed anything or anyone but one is getting a bit big- makes me concerned for the future.

 

[dave.m]

No, they won't bother fish or snails. They prefer algae, and sometimes a bit of detritus or fish food that makes it to the bottom.

Dave.M

 

[Socaltoaz]

Can someone suggest a good quality carbon and GFO? I ordered from Bulk Reef Supply last time- just want to make sure there isn't anything cheaper/better. With 800 gallons to address in the DT, trying to be somewhat economical here.

 

[delmo]

Can someone suggest a good quality carbon and GFO? I ordered from Bulk Reef Supply last time- just want to make sure there isn't anything cheaper/better. With 800 gallons to address in the DT, trying to be somewhat economical here.

I use
Marineland PA0373 Black Diamond Activated Carbon, 40-Ounce
and
AquaMaxx Phosphate Out Granular Ferric Oxide Filter Media GFO - 4 Quart
from Amazon.com
They are very effective and with Prime, they're cheap!

 

[danrobberg]

I think the brs rox Carbon is about as good as you can get. How often do you change your filter socks? Do you have Spare socks? Thinking of ordering some for my dreambox.

 

[Socaltoaz]

I need some extra filter socks. I have a sink right next to my filter socks and I rinse them weekly, sometimes biweekly. An Extra set would make life a lot easier.

 

[winwar]

very nice set up

 

[Tradewinds]

How did the courtyard turn out?

 

[Socaltoaz]

Next to the bar? Turned out great. I'll have to snap a photo when I get home. Couple of outdoor couches and a fireplace. We love to hang out there.

 

[RoryM]

Your thread was my reading before bed, very cool house and tank build.