Junior's Reef

[Spartan]

Tall order on that Regal, but no doubt an angel looks great in your tank.

 

[terrypercula]

I hear ya!

But I think another Emperor would be a good fit.

Before anyone gets the wrong impression....
The regal was in QT w copper and eating pellet before being acclimated and introduced.
It just was too damned timid to deal with my established fishes.
I thought about removing my tangs beforehand but I've grown quite fond of everybody.

I don't think anyone would question you, it appears like you know what you're doing :lol:
It's a shame that happened it was a beautiful angel. Another emperor would be awesome, Junior JR.

 

[maxxII]

I figured the fish was in the best of health before you introduced him to your tank.

You're not one to do things half@$$ed.....

But I'm not at all surprised to see that the Tangs bullied it.

IME, Regals take right about a year in captivity to get fully acclimated and become comfortable enough to wade into the fray and eat aggressively.

I would almost always suggest adding a Regal first to any set up just to give it the best possible chance.

If it was eating pellets, you had a good one, they are just too timid initially to survive boisterous tankmates.

I dont blame you for not wanting to get rid of any of your fish, you've had them all for quite awhile.

An adult Emperor should do fine, I just wonder about the Tangs getting nasty without one for a bit.....

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

cell phone pic w/ halides only

cell phone pic w/ halides only

 

[mr.maroonsalty]

Is there any truely bare rock remaining? Massive corals are tops! (in this case not meaning growth form)

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

there IS some bare rock

there IS some bare rock

to make room for coral growth I had to relocate two large pieces of rock to my sump

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

Luv my current lighting but looking to replace VHOs with leds because their frequent changeout schedule = a PITA

Suggestions welcome!

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

after receiving suggestions from several notable reefkeepers

after receiving suggestions from several notable reefkeepers

My apologies for not getting the pic sizing down when working through phone to bulletin boards!

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

multi channel super actinic leds by BML

multi channel super actinic leds by BML

 

[Conesus_Kid]

Sweet!!!

 

[mrpergo]

can't wait to see it up and running

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

day #2 up and running

day #2 up and running

For those unaware, this is the design winner currently at the top of the BUILD MY LED forum on RC.(Kinda cutting edge.)
I'm using the Solunar (controller) profile #3 MID DAY BURST to ramp up and down.
It's extremely cool.

 

[visualscapes]

Awesome Gary! Love your tank and, look forward to your updates.

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

thanks vs! update time....

thanks vs! update time....

 

[Capt_Cully]

Junior Jr?!?!?!

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

yes!

yes!

 

[Capt_Cully]

Be careful transitioning to the LEDS. Give stuff time. Ramp up sloooowly.

 

[Conesus_Kid]

Very nice!!

 

[intyme]

Nice dude