215g Caribbean Inspired Reef
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outy
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I understand about how long it takes to fill a 215 when you dont have a 100g storage tank. took me 3 days to fill mine. finished filling yesterday.
im not at home or I would fire up my loop, its a good thing because we need to let the water clear from the new sand. took 48 hours to get %90 clarity
im not at home or I would fire up my loop, its a good thing because we need to let the water clear from the new sand. took 48 hours to get %90 clarity
EaZy DuZ iT
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WOW, I'm not trying to stir up anything, but is that much sand really needed? Wont to much sand cause ammonia spikes?
builderguy
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I just moved my 150 which had a DSB that was up for 3 years...I'll be rinsing the sand, but the point I want to make is this:
This bed was built on a plenum. Now I know there are studies showing this doesn't result in more effecient denitrifaction, however I have read that it keeps toxic areas from forming by allowing a small amount of movement under the bed.
I have moved my tank several times in the last 5 years and before this last move I never used a plenum and the sand was STINKY!! when taking it out...not so with the plenum...don't know if means anything but I'll always use one now.
I'm a firm believer in DSBs and have used them every since I got into the hobby 15 years ago.
This bed was built on a plenum. Now I know there are studies showing this doesn't result in more effecient denitrifaction, however I have read that it keeps toxic areas from forming by allowing a small amount of movement under the bed.
I have moved my tank several times in the last 5 years and before this last move I never used a plenum and the sand was STINKY!! when taking it out...not so with the plenum...don't know if means anything but I'll always use one now.
I'm a firm believer in DSBs and have used them every since I got into the hobby 15 years ago.
euromomtx
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Yeah I definitely don't plan on moving it. I realize there is going to be stuff in there that I don't want exposed to the surface.
In fact when I tore down my last tank (125g burst in the middle of the night) I didn't use any of that sand in my emergency 75g. I just went barebottom for the time being.
I would only reuse that sand after washing it clean.
I did the plenum thing before (several years ago) and couldn't really tell a difference.
I am hoping this tank will be something I can enjoy for a really long time (and not break apart in the middle of the night) so once the jawfish are happy with their burrows it should stay pretty undisturbed.
In fact when I tore down my last tank (125g burst in the middle of the night) I didn't use any of that sand in my emergency 75g. I just went barebottom for the time being.
I would only reuse that sand after washing it clean.
I did the plenum thing before (several years ago) and couldn't really tell a difference.
I am hoping this tank will be something I can enjoy for a really long time (and not break apart in the middle of the night) so once the jawfish are happy with their burrows it should stay pretty undisturbed.
Blinding Reef
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I love this build so far...any updates?
p.s Am looking forward to seeing the jawfish community thriving in such a well-planned out tank...great job.
p.s Am looking forward to seeing the jawfish community thriving in such a well-planned out tank...great job.
fiddly_foo
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I love that moring pic... I really like it looks great what othe fish are you going to get that are carbbean fish...
euromomtx
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...that's why I call it 'Caribbean inspired' rather than a biotope.
I have some non-Caribbean fish in my old tank that will be moving over and messing up my Caribbean theme.
The only 'native' fish I might add are chalk basslet and rusty gobies.
I just can't let go of my old fish.
I have some non-Caribbean fish in my old tank that will be moving over and messing up my Caribbean theme.
The only 'native' fish I might add are chalk basslet and rusty gobies.
I just can't let go of my old fish.
The Punisher
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Man, that's looking REALLY good! Great execution of a very cool looking, unique tank.
legolas100
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very cool build, i like the background lighting, i think it mimic'd your reference pics PERFECTLY! a job to be proud of dude
scubasteve06
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Can we get some pictures or action videos of the jawfish playing in your DSB? I'd love to watch them I want a blue head jawfish so bad they are awesome!
euromomtx
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Not sure how to post videos
It worked!
The pair is threatening a PJ Cardinal -who is clearly impressed...NOT
Not sure how to post videos
It worked!
The pair is threatening a PJ Cardinal -who is clearly impressed...NOT
scubasteve06
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I love how they float in and out in and out of their little holes such fascinating creatures!!!
