Chronicle of my 180g Aquarium
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DirtySouth056
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Great thread here! Any updated pics of your tank and or new toys? I would like to see some pics of the Mantis also. Congrats on everything.
Psyire
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Thanks!
I'm sorry that it hasn't been kept quite up-to-date. I've spent so much time on this tank in the past 1-2 years that some of the other things in my life have been neglected somewhat. Now that it's running well and doing good, I have focused my attention elsewhere for the time being. I haven't added any new coral or fish in well over a month. There are a few things I have to do yet but they are on hold for a good couple weeks. Summer is coming and I hope to do more camping and spend some more time outside. (last summer was lost due to the tank setup, it literally took all my time)
I do have to spend a few good days here shortly on cleaning the tank. The coralline algae growth has exploded and is starting to take over my viewing area, lol.
The only thing really to report is that I lost my non-dominate male anthias, he jumped out and was found later in my wife's craft bin. (she was surprised to say the least, lol) I'm assuming the dominate male put the chase on him and he jumped.
I hope to update with more pictures soon, but I want to do the tank cleaning first. Perhaps by the weekend I'll have some for ya guys.
I'm sorry that it hasn't been kept quite up-to-date. I've spent so much time on this tank in the past 1-2 years that some of the other things in my life have been neglected somewhat. Now that it's running well and doing good, I have focused my attention elsewhere for the time being. I haven't added any new coral or fish in well over a month. There are a few things I have to do yet but they are on hold for a good couple weeks. Summer is coming and I hope to do more camping and spend some more time outside. (last summer was lost due to the tank setup, it literally took all my time)
I do have to spend a few good days here shortly on cleaning the tank. The coralline algae growth has exploded and is starting to take over my viewing area, lol.
The only thing really to report is that I lost my non-dominate male anthias, he jumped out and was found later in my wife's craft bin. (she was surprised to say the least, lol) I'm assuming the dominate male put the chase on him and he jumped.
I hope to update with more pictures soon, but I want to do the tank cleaning first. Perhaps by the weekend I'll have some for ya guys.
Psyire
Premium Member
Yeah, sorry about the lack of updates.
Truthfully I haven't done a whole lot with the tank recently. As I mentioned in my last post, I've been trying to focus my attention elsewhere for the time being. Things are going well and looking quite good though, which is nice.
I have an aptasia epidemic that I must take care of however... I'm going to start with trying peppermint shrimp, and if that dosen't work I'll try a copperband butterfly.
I also removed the green Clown Goby as he was bothering my SPS by 'living' in them and biting the flesh off them. Not cool.
I've been trying the Reef-resh system (by Polyplab) but the jury is still out on the effectiveness so far. I hope to have a greater analysis for you guys in the near future.
Coralline growth has continued to explode and I also discovered a small (marble sized) sea urchin on my rock the other night. Which is super cool and strange since I've never added any LR to the display, only to the 'fuge. It seems to be a 'rock-boring' urchin that lives solely on algae, so I'll let him be for the time being.
I just had a metal halide bulb burn out on me today, so I'm going to order 3 more and replace all of them... I'm going to stick with the EVC 14k's as I really like the color of my tank without having to use actinics.
I'm going to try and get some pictures up tomorrow.. I should have time.
Truthfully I haven't done a whole lot with the tank recently. As I mentioned in my last post, I've been trying to focus my attention elsewhere for the time being. Things are going well and looking quite good though, which is nice.
I have an aptasia epidemic that I must take care of however... I'm going to start with trying peppermint shrimp, and if that dosen't work I'll try a copperband butterfly.
I also removed the green Clown Goby as he was bothering my SPS by 'living' in them and biting the flesh off them. Not cool.
I've been trying the Reef-resh system (by Polyplab) but the jury is still out on the effectiveness so far. I hope to have a greater analysis for you guys in the near future.
Coralline growth has continued to explode and I also discovered a small (marble sized) sea urchin on my rock the other night. Which is super cool and strange since I've never added any LR to the display, only to the 'fuge. It seems to be a 'rock-boring' urchin that lives solely on algae, so I'll let him be for the time being.
I just had a metal halide bulb burn out on me today, so I'm going to order 3 more and replace all of them... I'm going to stick with the EVC 14k's as I really like the color of my tank without having to use actinics.
I'm going to try and get some pictures up tomorrow.. I should have time.
Psyire
Premium Member
Well sorry for the no pictures, but I just haven't been able to get the time.
This morning I found one more of my Anthias dryed up on the floor, so that was alittle disheartening... I've lost 3 due to jumping now.
I don't understand why a fish can live in a tank (the same tank) for 6 or more months, and then suddenly jump out.
That leaves me with 3 Bartlett's Anthias remaining. (1 male/2 female)
And I'm now down to 11 fish total. I'm thinking about adding some more in the near future. (any suggestions would be nice)
This is my current fish list:
3x Bartlett's Anthias
1x Ocel. Clownfish
1x Magnificent Foxface
1x Bluethroat Trigger
1x Purple Tang
1x Redsea Sailfin Tang
1x Atlantic Blue Tang
1x Lawnmower Blenny
1x Mandarin Dragonet
I am really considering a Regal Angel... but I'm quite leary of all Angel fish.. so I'm not quite sure if that would be a smart move.
Perhaps some Chalk Bass? or a different type of Anthias?
I don't know...
This morning I found one more of my Anthias dryed up on the floor, so that was alittle disheartening... I've lost 3 due to jumping now.
I don't understand why a fish can live in a tank (the same tank) for 6 or more months, and then suddenly jump out.
That leaves me with 3 Bartlett's Anthias remaining. (1 male/2 female)
And I'm now down to 11 fish total. I'm thinking about adding some more in the near future. (any suggestions would be nice)
This is my current fish list:
3x Bartlett's Anthias
1x Ocel. Clownfish
1x Magnificent Foxface
1x Bluethroat Trigger
1x Purple Tang
1x Redsea Sailfin Tang
1x Atlantic Blue Tang
1x Lawnmower Blenny
1x Mandarin Dragonet
I am really considering a Regal Angel... but I'm quite leary of all Angel fish.. so I'm not quite sure if that would be a smart move.
Perhaps some Chalk Bass? or a different type of Anthias?
I don't know...
scarletknight06
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how about a mate for your bluethroat trigger and/or your false perc?
maybe a chevron tang or another of the bristlenose group
maybe a chevron tang or another of the bristlenose group
Psyire
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I would like to add a mate for my BTT, but they are fairly messy eaters.. so I'm not sure I want the additional bioload.
As for the clownfish.. I think he enjoy's being single, as he chased his last mate over the overflow and he/she died.
I'm quite happy with just a trio of tangs in a tank this big, but thanks for the suggestion.
Any other neat options out there?
As for the clownfish.. I think he enjoy's being single, as he chased his last mate over the overflow and he/she died.
I'm quite happy with just a trio of tangs in a tank this big, but thanks for the suggestion.
Any other neat options out there?
speedingredline
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My current of list of fish are as follows. Maybe something will strike a fancy
1 - neon dottyback
1 - orchid dottyback
1 - flametail blenny my second favorite
1 - yellow watchman goby w/Tiger Pistol shrimp
1 - royal gramma
2 - maroon clowns w/rose anenome 3rd favorite
3 - baby blue tangs
9 - orange anthias
1 - yasha hase goby w/Candy Pistol shrimp my favorite
1 - six line wrasse
future additions
1 - chevron tang
1 - atlantic blue tang
1 - purple tang
2 - green mandarins, in about 4 months
1 - black tang
The flaming prawn goby is pretty cool looking but kinda small
1 - neon dottyback
1 - orchid dottyback
1 - flametail blenny my second favorite
1 - yellow watchman goby w/Tiger Pistol shrimp
1 - royal gramma
2 - maroon clowns w/rose anenome 3rd favorite
3 - baby blue tangs
9 - orange anthias
1 - yasha hase goby w/Candy Pistol shrimp my favorite
1 - six line wrasse
future additions
1 - chevron tang
1 - atlantic blue tang
1 - purple tang
2 - green mandarins, in about 4 months
1 - black tang
The flaming prawn goby is pretty cool looking but kinda small
speedingredline
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i have a 240 gallon
Hey Love your tank. Followed from the beginning. I have a comment on the six line for you.
I currently have a 72 gal and am in mid cycle of a 180. In considering the live stock for the 180 I seem to be gambling with any other wrasse as well as shrimp with my present six line. (I will be breaking down the 72 and moving everything to my 180)
I kind of wish I did not have the six line because I would love to have other fish that my or may not be compatible.
BUT...My six line has been good up to this point and aside from making me rescue him from the overflow at least once every other month has been a great fish to have.
After reading back my post I am glad I could clear that up for you.
Anyways, those are my comments. Good luck!
I currently have a 72 gal and am in mid cycle of a 180. In considering the live stock for the 180 I seem to be gambling with any other wrasse as well as shrimp with my present six line. (I will be breaking down the 72 and moving everything to my 180)
I kind of wish I did not have the six line because I would love to have other fish that my or may not be compatible.
BUT...My six line has been good up to this point and aside from making me rescue him from the overflow at least once every other month has been a great fish to have.
After reading back my post I am glad I could clear that up for you.
Anyways, those are my comments. Good luck!
Psyire
Premium Member
bemmerc, How big is your sixline? The one I had was almost 3", which is fairly big for this fish. If he is small then you will probably be ok.. but I would still add him last, they are super territorial. The reason I ended up with no sixline, is because I like the mandarin better, and I didn't want them to compete for food sources. Good luck in whatever route you decide to go with this fish.
Furball, Long time.. no chat? Glad to hear from you again. It's nice to see you trolling around in these waters. I see you have a 30G, nice! Any pics?
I hope to have a whole new round of pictures of my tank in the coming week. I should get some time to do take some and post 'em.
Furball, Long time.. no chat? Glad to hear from you again. It's nice to see you trolling around in these waters. I see you have a 30G, nice! Any pics?
I hope to have a whole new round of pictures of my tank in the coming week. I should get some time to do take some and post 'em.
Fursphere
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Psyire - The 30G has been a FOWLR tank for a few months now, with a half-dead toadstool coral in it. (Nobody would take it after I broke own the 300...) along with the remaining chromis (2 left! :lol: ). I'm just now getting serious about making it into a reef.
Is that a sailfin tang I see in your pictures? Thats probably one of the most interesting tangs I've seen, mine was so friendly.... eat right out of your hand.
Is that a sailfin tang I see in your pictures? Thats probably one of the most interesting tangs I've seen, mine was so friendly.... eat right out of your hand.
Psyire
Premium Member
Fur, Glad to hear you are still in the hobby. It might be a sailfin that you are looking at.. if you check the properties of the picture, the link to the filename should tell you exactly what it is. But yes, I do have a sailfin of the Red Sea variety. If I remember correctly you had a pacific sailfin, which would be a close relation of sorts.
I'm in the city this weekend and I'm really thinking about taking a copperband butterfly home with me to help fight the aptasia problem I'm having...
I'm in the city this weekend and I'm really thinking about taking a copperband butterfly home with me to help fight the aptasia problem I'm having...
Fursphere
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I tired a copperband once... didn't want to eat, period. You probably remember that actually.
Maybe see if you can get it eating something like flake food in the store before you take it home. I think mine was only $20, so the loss wasn't a big financial one. And if they're not eating.... doesn't really matter if it dies in the fish store, or in your tank at home. Sad either way.
Maybe see if you can get it eating something like flake food in the store before you take it home. I think mine was only $20, so the loss wasn't a big financial one. And if they're not eating.... doesn't really matter if it dies in the fish store, or in your tank at home. Sad either way.
Psyire
Premium Member
Well I found some copperbands in the city, but they all looked to be in such poor condition that I didn't want to try my chances with any.
Looks like I'm going to be able to get my hands on some Aptasia eating Nudi's... so I think I'll start by trying that out. Hopefully my infestation will be controlled.
Sadly, today when I got home from work I noticed my large male Bartlett's Anthias on the floor. This really sucks as I only have 2 of these fish left now. I've had 3 of these species jump out on me.. the only thing I did differently yesterday was a water change, not sure if that is connected or not.
I'm down to 2 of these anthias, with no reason to believe that they won't be on the floor over the next few months. So now I am really considering finding a different 'filler fish'. A small somewhat schooling fish to help keep all my bigger fish feeling more secure. (I can definately tell the difference in behaviour when there is a bunch of smaller fish swimming in the open) I'm not a chromis fan, as it seems everyone uses these, and I'm not sure on different anthias due to the fact they might jump as well...
Not a good day...
(I'm working on some pictures)
Looks like I'm going to be able to get my hands on some Aptasia eating Nudi's... so I think I'll start by trying that out. Hopefully my infestation will be controlled.
Sadly, today when I got home from work I noticed my large male Bartlett's Anthias on the floor. This really sucks as I only have 2 of these fish left now. I've had 3 of these species jump out on me.. the only thing I did differently yesterday was a water change, not sure if that is connected or not.
I'm down to 2 of these anthias, with no reason to believe that they won't be on the floor over the next few months. So now I am really considering finding a different 'filler fish'. A small somewhat schooling fish to help keep all my bigger fish feeling more secure. (I can definately tell the difference in behaviour when there is a bunch of smaller fish swimming in the open) I'm not a chromis fan, as it seems everyone uses these, and I'm not sure on different anthias due to the fact they might jump as well...
Not a good day...
(I'm working on some pictures)
