ELOS C-80 Update

[Almondsaz]

I purchased my system 10/5 and so it hasn't been set up all that long. I have attached a full tank shot so that you can see the progress to date. I typically use a standard horizontal frag rack but found one by Thrive that is more of a tree and I thought it would be worth trying for the ability to put frags in different intensity of light - worth a try. That is shown on the far left of the tank.

I also include a close up of a new fungi that I am really liking - never had them before (prior systems) and they are fascinating. Like the stripe coloration of the plate.

 

[Almondsaz]

Here are a few new corals/frags that I picked up over the holidays. So I photographed (all be it poorly) an Acan frag, my mini colony of a second Acan, Green/Purple Yuma, Pandora Zoas (from the top of the tank) and a new coral I really like, was told it is Oulophyllia. At night the light green tentacle come out to feed and the base background is a teal - really unusual. I also got 2 bright Orange Yumas but couldn't get a decent photo.

 

[Yedgy]

Looking great! I really like your aquascaping--it's very natural looking and well proportioned to the tank. Can you post a bit more about your frag rack? It looks like it's hanging on the side of your tank?

 

[A_Z]

hello how does the aquatop work?

how do you connect the T5 or LED strips, can I use like ecoxtic strips?

 

[Almondsaz]

Thrive Frag Tree

Thrive Frag Tree

Looking great! I really like your aquascaping--it's very natural looking and well proportioned to the tank. Can you post a bit more about your frag rack? It looks like it's hanging on the side of your tank?

Yedgy: I want the tank to look natural so I really appreciate the kind comment. Thrive makes two kind of frag trees the vertical one that I have and then a 360 which is a full tree. There are two suction cups that hold the frag tree onto the side of the tank and it can only be mounted in a vertical position. The mounting tabs have a smooth side or a rough side and I thought about using the smooth side for the zoas in case they grow over the plug onto the tab.

I found the following picture of the product and it comes in the typical Thrive bag which I wasn't looking for and walked right by it at AA (since you are in Phoenix) and it was $19.95. I would buy it again but not as the only rack. I like the horizontal racks I get from "frag-a-rack".com. I have bought several and have never had any issues with them; and I am not affiliated with either in any way - just sharing my experience.

Hope this helps answer your question - if not just let me know.

 

[Almondsaz]

hello how does the aquatop work?

how do you connect the T5 or LED strips, can I use like ecoxtic strips?

A Z: I am not using the aqua top. I don't like the look of it and I am concerned that in AZ having such a closed top with lighting so close to the water surface is going to be a heat conductor - even with LEDs. I think the look is terrific, but I am using an AI Sol Blue for my system. Hope that helps.

 

[Yedgy]

Thanks for the info on the frag tree. I swing by Aquarium Arts about once every 5 or 6 weeks, so I'll be sure to check it out next time I go over there.

 

[Almondsaz]

New Addition

New Addition

I have never purchased from LiveAquaria, but I was enticed by the new wrasse that they have - Kuiter's Leopard Wrasse. I should be getting her Friday morning and will post pictures of her. Can't wait for the arrival.

 

[kevantheman35]

That frag tree is awesome

 

[Almondsaz]

I received my Kuiter's leopard this am at 10:00 but unfortunately the wrasse was DOA. Incredible packing and handling by LA, but wrasses are delicate shippers so it is always a risk. I will reorder again from LA - wonderful customer service and very helpful. I have never seen a KLW before and she was beautiful....I have to get one now that I have seen one in person.

 

[Almondsaz]

Here are a few additions to the system. I am so pleased to have the Divided Leopard it is a great addition and I added 1000 amphipods and am feeding her several times to get her onto frozen food.