Jerone's 155 gallon reef tank
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Reefnut2010
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JB, you're right, CL came out good and is not visible at all. You just loose a bit of extra flow which could be compensated with a slightly bigger pump. The deal with the lack of space is a pita. Most quality circulation pumps work with magnets, not suction cups. Not having a little space around the tank could prove difficult to say the least. Anyway, technicalities aside, the rockwork looks awesome as do the new additions. Welcome to Reef Addiction !!!
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jbfloor
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No problem at all. I ordered from FishTanksDirect.com. The main reason I used this website is that they offer free shipping on anything over $150, including tanks and stands. On a tank this size it probably saved me about $700. I'm sure you can custom order, because the site is just a reseller for DSA and DSA will build you whatever you want.
Yes, the lack of space is annoying. If I ever move I will think hard about a fishroom of some sorts. Having 72"x24" to work with is pretty awesome though, so I am glad I went with the bigger size. I just realized I can use a metal strip to hold on to the outer magnet so I can reach to where I need to be.. See? You just have to get creative.
jbfloor
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Can anyone identify this coral for me?
It was an accidental addition to the shipment that I did not order. It looks a bit like the Merulina from this page, but I am not sure.
It was an accidental addition to the shipment that I did not order. It looks a bit like the Merulina from this page, but I am not sure.
jbfloor
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All fish made it to the DT, but unfortunately one of the Cardinals has died. I could not get it to eat no matter what food I offered. The other cardinal eats till its belly almost pops and all other fish are happy. Just one of those things I guess.
I have read that people say Cardinals are boring, but this one likes to be at the front of the tank and chases after everything it believes is food. At night he patrols the tank under the actinics.
Here's the Red Lip Blenny posing for his close-up. He is a little more aggressive than I had hoped. One Red Mushroom coral has (probably) become victim to his cravings and he has nipped at some Zoa's, though he's left them alone since. By the way, herbivore my ***, he definitely prefers frozen food over algae.
Here's Mr. President getting a cleaning from the cleaner shrimp.. What a life!
I have also started feeding my corals regularly. Like everything else in the tank they are hungry little critters. Here's a picture of the Neon Moon Coral before and after putting a little bit of Coral Frenzy in the water.
I increased the flow through the sump by 150% (400->600gph) by replacing the pump. This should allow the Chaeto to get more nutrients. It was slowly dying and my guess is it's because of lack of flow. Also, the increased flow through the sump seems to make the skimmer work a little better.
I have read that people say Cardinals are boring, but this one likes to be at the front of the tank and chases after everything it believes is food. At night he patrols the tank under the actinics.
Here's the Red Lip Blenny posing for his close-up. He is a little more aggressive than I had hoped. One Red Mushroom coral has (probably) become victim to his cravings and he has nipped at some Zoa's, though he's left them alone since. By the way, herbivore my ***, he definitely prefers frozen food over algae.
Here's Mr. President getting a cleaning from the cleaner shrimp.. What a life!
I have also started feeding my corals regularly. Like everything else in the tank they are hungry little critters. Here's a picture of the Neon Moon Coral before and after putting a little bit of Coral Frenzy in the water.
I increased the flow through the sump by 150% (400->600gph) by replacing the pump. This should allow the Chaeto to get more nutrients. It was slowly dying and my guess is it's because of lack of flow. Also, the increased flow through the sump seems to make the skimmer work a little better.
jbfloor
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Went on a Coral shopping date with the wife yesterday. Was a lot of fun looking at all the different tanks and letting her pick her favorites.
Unexpected bonus on the Birdsnest. Looks to me like a Green Bubble Tip Anemone is hitchhiking on the plug! I wonder if I should cut the birdsnest and put it on a separate plug or leave them alone to acclimate.. Any suggestions?
And the Yellow Banded Possum Wrasse is getting bold. After being in hiding for a number of days he finally ventured out to check out his new home. Funny looking guy he is.
I am a little concerned about all my shrimp that have mysteriously disappeared.. I'm hoping that they are molting and they will reappear in a day or two. I checked for Copper just in case and the tank is perfectly clean with good parameters.
Unexpected bonus on the Birdsnest. Looks to me like a Green Bubble Tip Anemone is hitchhiking on the plug! I wonder if I should cut the birdsnest and put it on a separate plug or leave them alone to acclimate.. Any suggestions?
And the Yellow Banded Possum Wrasse is getting bold. After being in hiding for a number of days he finally ventured out to check out his new home. Funny looking guy he is.
I am a little concerned about all my shrimp that have mysteriously disappeared.. I'm hoping that they are molting and they will reappear in a day or two. I checked for Copper just in case and the tank is perfectly clean with good parameters.
biocube14g
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cut the birdsnest right above the bleached spot.....the mystery coral will sting the birdsnest no matter what it is, just like it is currently doing.......id glue to birdsnest onto the rocks or a new frag plug or rock rubble and keep an eye on the hopefully gbta....
jbfloor
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The Majano anemone is no more.
It's been four days now and the Skunk Cleaner Shrimp are nowhere to be found. I have no clue as to what happened to them. Two of the four peppermint shrimp are still alive, but are hiding deep inside the rocks and only come out sporadically. It's as if something had been hunting them...
It's been four days now and the Skunk Cleaner Shrimp are nowhere to be found. I have no clue as to what happened to them. Two of the four peppermint shrimp are still alive, but are hiding deep inside the rocks and only come out sporadically. It's as if something had been hunting them...
jbfloor
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Yes.
PH 8.0
Salinity: 1.024
DKH: 8
NH3: 0
NO2: 0
NO3: 0
PO4: 0
CA2: 600
Cu: 0
I started dosing Alkalinity buffer because it kept dropping down to 6 and I want my PH to be a little higher. Calcium is very high, possibly because of the salt mix I used when I first filled the tank (Kent Marine Salt mix). I have since switched to Reef Crystals.
I have read on other forums about Red Lip Blennies being aggressive and territorial and at least one person reported their Blenny killing one of their shrimp. The Cleaner shrimp were fairly small (1.5"), so it is possible they were attacked.
One location I have not checked yet is the overflow. Mainly because it is very hard to reach. It is possible they climbed in and can't get out. I still need to put a screen over it.
PH 8.0
Salinity: 1.024
DKH: 8
NH3: 0
NO2: 0
NO3: 0
PO4: 0
CA2: 600
Cu: 0
I started dosing Alkalinity buffer because it kept dropping down to 6 and I want my PH to be a little higher. Calcium is very high, possibly because of the salt mix I used when I first filled the tank (Kent Marine Salt mix). I have since switched to Reef Crystals.
I have read on other forums about Red Lip Blennies being aggressive and territorial and at least one person reported their Blenny killing one of their shrimp. The Cleaner shrimp were fairly small (1.5"), so it is possible they were attacked.
One location I have not checked yet is the overflow. Mainly because it is very hard to reach. It is possible they climbed in and can't get out. I still need to put a screen over it.
jbfloor
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New additions:
Little Kenya tree hitchhiking on a Candy Cane.
I moved the Orange/Red Monti Cap to the top of the tank and immediately it started doing a lot better. Good polyp extension and I have heard that this coral will turn pink under good lighting. This picture also shows the first signs of Coralline. The white fuzz is something that popped up when I started heavier feeding (after the new fish went in the tank). I expect this to disappear once the tank finds its new equillibrium.
Little Kenya tree hitchhiking on a Candy Cane.
I moved the Orange/Red Monti Cap to the top of the tank and immediately it started doing a lot better. Good polyp extension and I have heard that this coral will turn pink under good lighting. This picture also shows the first signs of Coralline. The white fuzz is something that popped up when I started heavier feeding (after the new fish went in the tank). I expect this to disappear once the tank finds its new equillibrium.
jbfloor
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Been a while, but here's another update.
Even though I "only" have a total of 72 LED's over the tank, I bleached/faded the crap out of my corals. I went all the way down from 90% for ten hours to 50% for 9 hours (including 2 hour fade in and out). The color is returning slowly and the corals seem much happier now.
During the Holidays, I took full advantage of the BOGO sale at Pacific East Aquaculture and last week received a number of gorgeous Acans:
And I am going for round two with the Skunk Cleaner Shrimp.. If these disappear like the previous two, that'll be an expensive lesson learned.. I still have no idea what happened to them. The peppermint shrimp are happy as can be and one of them is even carrying eggs.
This morning I received a new batch of fish from Vivid Aquariums that I will post pictures of soon. This batch has a Yellow Eye Kole Tang, Royal Gramma and three McCosker's flasher wrasse.
Finally I added a tiny Randall's pistol shrimp to keep the watchman goby company. I swear I saw them pair up after mere minutes of the shrimp entering the main tank.
Even though I "only" have a total of 72 LED's over the tank, I bleached/faded the crap out of my corals. I went all the way down from 90% for ten hours to 50% for 9 hours (including 2 hour fade in and out). The color is returning slowly and the corals seem much happier now.
During the Holidays, I took full advantage of the BOGO sale at Pacific East Aquaculture and last week received a number of gorgeous Acans:
And I am going for round two with the Skunk Cleaner Shrimp.. If these disappear like the previous two, that'll be an expensive lesson learned.. I still have no idea what happened to them. The peppermint shrimp are happy as can be and one of them is even carrying eggs.
This morning I received a new batch of fish from Vivid Aquariums that I will post pictures of soon. This batch has a Yellow Eye Kole Tang, Royal Gramma and three McCosker's flasher wrasse.
Finally I added a tiny Randall's pistol shrimp to keep the watchman goby company. I swear I saw them pair up after mere minutes of the shrimp entering the main tank.
jbfloor
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The quarantine tank lighting does not do the colors justice. The McCosker's are truly remarkable.
McCosker's flasher wrasse
McCosker's trying to impress the Royal Gramma
Yellow Eye Kole Tang
Not sure how long I can keep them all in this 20 gallon QT tank. I was hoping to get the wrasse at closer to 1" so they would be juveniles, but I am pretty sure all three are males. Not sure if all three have reached the terminal phase yet.
McCosker's flasher wrasse
McCosker's trying to impress the Royal Gramma
Yellow Eye Kole Tang
Not sure how long I can keep them all in this 20 gallon QT tank. I was hoping to get the wrasse at closer to 1" so they would be juveniles, but I am pretty sure all three are males. Not sure if all three have reached the terminal phase yet.
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