280 gallon tank thread....

[yoboyjdizz]

Small update: fish have all been in the tank for a week now and doing much better then in my previous holding tank.. Everything is going as planned added first small batch of cleaning crew..
2 small cleaner shrimp
14 Turbo Snails
10 Nassarius Snails
In another week im going to add some more nassrius and some astraea snails.

Plans in the next month or two is start adding some starter corals any recomendations?

In about a couple more weeks i plan on introducing my harem of flame wrasse's..

Equipment wise, i want to get another tunze 6100 for more flow, kalk and calcium reactors and a top off controller.

 

[yoboyjdizz]

Would like your thoughts on my updated fish list:

Pair of Ocellaris Clowns ( have )
Lawnmower Blenny ( have)
Royal Gramma (might skip on)
Scott's Fiary Wrasse Australia
Flame Wrasse a small harem 1 male and 2females (next in line to get)
Lineatus Fiary Wrasse
Imperator Angel ( have )
Blue Tang ( have )
Powder Blue Tang
Yellow Tang
Purple Tang

 

[yoboyjdizz]

Also still looking for good coral recomendations...

 

[yoboyjdizz]

Here are few pictures from tonight for your viewing pleasure:
Clowns

LMB

Emp And Blue Tang

Shrimps Hanging Out

Electric Blue Hermit

Full Tank Shots

 

[yoboyjdizz]

Finally an Update:
My new additions:

LMB

Emp & Blue Tang

Female Clown

 

[yoboyjdizz]

Full Tank Shots:

My Idols
Dominant One:

Surviver:

This idol is getting a new home very soon and hopefully no more stress from another idol will help it fins heal. Its a big time eater so thats a good sign! Hope you guys enjoy!

 

[Nuuze]

Great looking tank!

 

[rafael13]

good job

 

[norcal99]

Nice additions, especially the anthias. I haven't seen too many people with the moorish idols just because I've heard they're hard to get feeding, but that doesn't seem to be the case here! Good stuff

 

[yoboyjdizz]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10164180#post10164180 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by norcal99
Nice additions, especially the anthias. I haven't seen too many people with the moorish idols just because I've heard they're hard to get feeding, but that doesn't seem to be the case here! Good stuff

I think giving them the proper diet and environment is the hardest part. Alot of them will eat anything and then one day just show up dead. But after years of studying everything i can about this fish and hearing some good case's of people having this fish i decided to give them a try. I still feel they probably should be left in the ocean and always second guess myself here and there.

 

[mpoletti]

In most cases, they nip on SPS, as well as emperor angels. I like the shelf. Can't wait to see it with corals.

 

[yoboyjdizz]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10164587#post10164587 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Marko9
In most cases, they nip on SPS, as well as emperor angels. I like the shelf. Can't wait to see it with corals.

Yeah thats what i would like to work on next getting some corals in there. They are risk but i more of a fish guy so im willing to risk it.

 

[yoboyjdizz]

Some more pictures for you guys...
Morish Idol

LMB

Emp

Pair of clowns and female anthias

Male Anthias

Side Tank Shot

Full Tank Shot

 

[Nu2SW]

Wow thats nice, That center rock has turned really purple.

Very nice

 

[bored4long]

I love your Imperator. I with they were reef friendly. They look so awesome as juveniles.

 

[yoboyjdizz]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10487281#post10487281 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Nu2SW
Wow thats nice, That center rock has turned really purple.

Very nice

Thanks! Yeah it has really colored up! That was my main concern adding such a big white base rock.

 

[yoboyjdizz]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10487286#post10487286 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by bored4long
I love your Imperator. I with they were reef friendly. They look so awesome as juveniles.

Alot of people have success with them usually in sps dominated reef tanks. Mine will be mixed but probably like everyone else sps dominated. So hopefully it works out. I expect it over the next year to start changing into its adult form.

 

[bored4long]

That is supposed to say "wish" up above. I wish they were reef friendly...

 

[yoboyjdizz]

I just gotta find out what corals work and which don't.. Alot people are corals first but im fish first.

 

[beaupierce]

Looks like it is coming together for you. Wanted to see now that you have had some time to think about it what kind of corals you are going to start with.............