Chronicle of my 180g Aquarium

[Horst]

Thanks, Psyire. I just ordered a probe holder from the AO website and, in case that doesn't fit in my sump, I also ordered a couple of these Mold-a-Holders. from the Floatswitches site. I already have the float switches, I just don't have a way to secure them in my sump.

As an Aquatronica system owner, you may be interested in the device that I am connecting to the float switches: a Sensaphone unit that monitors water levels (as well as temperature, water leaks, etc) and calls up to eight numbers if the monitoring devices are triggered.

 

[Psyire]

That Sensaphone is pretty cool, I'll have to do more reading about it... thanks for the link.

 

[Psyire]

It's been a harsh few days...

I've lost 2 Anthias in 5 days. My school of 7 has been diminished to 5, both lost were females. I have no idea why, it seems to be happening during the day. I haven't been home to watch the tank as much as I would like, but I have the weekend to keep an eye on it. Feedings haven't changed any and I don't think I have a predator... unless one of my Tang's decided to take them out. Water is good and stable... it's odd.

I picked up some more corals last weekend and I'll have pics in the next few days. I'm also going to try and get my Mantis tank in service, I've been really busy and it's been put on the back burner.

Hopefully I don't lose anymore of these fish... I really like them.

 

[Bax]

Sorry to hear about the anthias, I hope to keep these one day too. Let us know if you find a reason.

 

[RobbyG]

A Mantis tank, sounds cool, how many of those guys can you put together? Do they fight based on species or in general or do they all just get along?

 

[Psyire]

Most Mantis' are kept as individuals. Sometimes you can get or create a mated pair though. (depending on species)

 

[nanokeeper]

Beautiful setups Psyire. You've prompted me to send Aquarium Obsessed a quote for a 120 Starfire. Please keep the pics coming. Thanks.

 

[Psyire]

Some pic's I took tonight:

(I'm really happy about finally getting some good pictures of my Mandarin)

 

[Psyire]

DCFix, you can see in the above 'brain' picture how the sand looks. It basically looks like that all over.

 

[miston]

wow!

wow!

I haven't visited RC in a while, and I just read your thread from beginning to end, with a few breaks in between, and I must say "WOW! THANKS!" You really did a great job at putting it all together, and i couldn't believe you were only 25! I though you were in your 40s! Such patience! But it obviously paid off!

The best part was when I got to the post about your sump should be finished by March, and thinking, damn, I wish I could see some final pics of the finished setup with water, rock, corals, fish tonight....I guess I'll just have to wait....but its gonna be awhile.

Then I noticed your post wasn't february 2006 BUT february 2005!!! I was like "hell yea! This is gonna be a damn good read!"

And it was! Congrats!

One thing, you obviously spent a great deal of money, but one comparison is how many of us WASTE money on stupid new cars when a good used one can do the job. What I trying to say is to have such a living reef displayed in your home can't compare to wasting money 3 times the amount on a stupid new car. If that makes sense.

 

[deansreef]

that is a lot of cash spent!!!!!

 

[Bax]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6930256#post6930256 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by deansreef
that is a lot of cash spent!!!!!

Well worth it looks great ... nice Manderin pic too

 

[brad23]

Great tank I'm starting a 180g project and this will help me a lot

 

[Psyire]

mison, I'm glad you enjoyed the read.

I hope to continue the adventure and keep it all logged here.

I have plans to create a website dedicated to my tank and have everything layed out alittle nicer. It's tough when these threads get so big that you have to surf through lots in order to find everything. I hope to make it easier for people that way.

Sure it's been a lot of money and if I knew the 'exact' amount I'd probably have a heart attack, lol. But so far it's been well worth it.

 

[Psyire]

I was able to find a Blue Throat Trigger finally.

I had to drive for 6 hours in order to aquire him, but I did and he's safe at home in the reef.

The lights are just coming on and he's alittle nervous, but I think he'll be just fine. Over the course of the night I could see my Tang's giving him the 3rd degree intro. Lots of tail slapping and fin flaring. I'll try and get some pictures once he's more comfortable. Very healthy looking and just under 5" So he's alittle bigger than the Tangs but about the same size as my Foxface. So he should be able to take care of himself.

 

[Bax]

Good score!

I love the Blue throats, I hope to have either a blue throat or pink tail in my 240 very nice looking fish in large reef.

 

[tomnmaddie]

WOW truely a great job

 

[NexDog]

That's dedication - six hours! And lets see then.

 

[Psyire]

Well it's day 3 for the trigger and I haven't been able to get him to eat. He just blatantly refuses to eat anything I try. (even when the food is resting on his lips.)

I've started a thread about it here:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=800464

If anyone reading this thread has any suggestions, that would be awesome...

I've never had trouble with a fish not wanting to eat before so this is a first for me. (ofcourse it has to be the Blue Throat)

 

[Cutiewitbooty]

good luck with your trigger. Hopefully he's just stressed from the move, but should be eating soon. My dwarf lion didn't eat for about 4 days then finally starting eating.