spinnerbayt
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Thank You! Thats what I wanted to hear. Now I'm off to make the move. More pic's to come.
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spinnerbayt
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Guess its time for an update! I have made the move from the 55 to the 110. I just put the rock and corals in the tank all spread out. I will try and figure out how to scape it this comming weekend. I'm just glad the hard part is over. I'm using the same light setup that I had on the 55 for now. I guess I'm going to have to build a canopy in the next few weeks but as of now I'm still waiting on the stuff to build my MH setup. Its a wonder all that was in the 55. Well here is what it looks like now.
spinnerbayt
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The yellow zoas/palys came from the meeting before last. I can't remember who I got them from but there were only 2 on that rock when I got it and it now has 16 on it. I would like to get some more LPS after I get the tank to a point I'm happy with. I love the blastos I got from phil. I also had a heater get stuck on in the old sump and it cooked everything in it before I could move it. Now I need to get some more chaeto or something for the fuge. But in all its came together nicely (so far) I'm still waiting on MH bulbs and I'm not sure what I'm going to do about a canopy or if I want something to hang...I'm leaning toward the canopy. I'm thinking of adding 2x54 atinic t5's with the 2 14k 250's I have comming. I would also like to add some moon lights. Just too many things to think about. Does anyone have any MH reflectors they would like to get out of the way?
phljess
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I think it is coming along quite well. If you use the little giant pump, make sure you oil it quite frequently. Also you can put a ball valve on the input and output of the pump if you need it. You should also plumb a union on both sides of the pump to make it easier to change out and clean. You should only regulate flow with the valve on the output side. The valve on the input side is just to shut water off when you change the pump out.
Btw, I also have plenty of chaeto if you need some.
Btw, I also have plenty of chaeto if you need some.
spinnerbayt
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Well I moved some stuff around and I'm sure I'll be adjusting it for days but here is another update pic.
spinnerbayt
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I had a domino damsel in the 55 that was a bully so lets just say he didn't make the trip to the new tank so he found a new home. My GF just couldn't stand it now that we have upgraded so she got this little guy for the tank.
He is a Skunkback Pseudochromis.
He is a Skunkback Pseudochromis.
firefish2020
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Actually, he is a Diadema Pseudochromis "Purple Backed Gramma" is the common name. And he is a nice looking little fish But be warned these guys are not peaceful at all in a reef tank and may make the damsel look nice by comparison. They can take on fish bigger than them and will devour most ornamental shrimp in the system. Of course thats a generalization not all fish go by the book at all times, just watch him.
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coralreefer
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The tank looks really good.
Pseudos/dottybacks do have a reputation for being punks sometimes but they're a lot cuter than damsels
Pseudos/dottybacks do have a reputation for being punks sometimes but they're a lot cuter than damsels
True. Beneficial bacteria live in the rock, sand and even on the tank walls but not in the water column. The 125-150 pounds of cured live rock probably were the key to no or a mild cycle.
spinnerbayt
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Yeah he has much more color then the damsel and I'll keep an eye on him. So far he has been a model tank mate. I also added a pair of False Percs. Tank is doing very good and all fish and corals are out and in full glory. I think the move went so well becaue all the rock had been in my other tank for about a year. There is a scratch in the glass that is bothering me. Is there anything I can do about it or do I just have to live with it? Also my GF has her eye on a Lunare Wrasse what do you guys think about them?
MattG
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I would agree with this. I think the benefit to using old water is that the parameters (mainly ph) are typically inline or at least what the inhabitants are use to.
Lunar wrasses are neat fish but as most wrasses very active. Alot of the time the constant pacing can disturb your other fish. Sometimes they can get agressive and there is a good chance it will pick on some of your mobile inverts.
You could do it with caution if it's a fish you are very interested in. If its not something that you REALLY want i would skip it.
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spinnerbayt
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Lets take a different approach to this then. Is there a list or something I can look at as far as getting fish that are good for a reef community. My GF keeps picking fish that are not good for our tank and I thought if would be better if we just had say a “safe listâ€Â. If not maybe this is something we could start as a group.
firefish2020
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We used to have one at the shop (lunar) that was so mean it would attack anyone who tried to put there fingers in the tank, that fish was so much fun.
