Melev's new Nano!

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I was very surprised to see the Houston Black Onyx Percs that I brought to Ft Worth in January 07 spreading the cheer yesterday evening. These clowns are about 2.5 years old, tank raised by a MARSH member. They don't look at all black like the parents we were shown, but I still love my little guys. They live in the angled tank when you first walk into my home.

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This is the very first clutch of eggs they've ever laid, so I'm expecting as they practice, they'll get better at it. :P

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A few are on the underside of the mag-rock, although it may be hard to see them.

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Also, the one emerald crab in my reef is certifiably psycho. He lost an arm/pincher months ago. I figured he'd molt a few times and grow another one. About a week ago I was looking in the tank, and saw him on top of a rock. While I watched, he reached over across his body, and ripped one of his legs off. He's down to four legs and a claw. I don't have a clue why; it certainly isn't due to a lack of available food. The suicidal crab probably won't be around much longer at this rate.
 
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13533341#post13533341 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by melev

Also, the one emerald crab in my reef is certifiably psycho. He lost an arm/pincher months ago. I figured he'd molt a few times and grow another one. About a week ago I was looking in the tank, and saw him on top of a rock. While I watched, he reached over across his body, and ripped one of his legs off. He's down to four legs and a claw. I don't have a clue why; it certainly isn't due to a lack of available food. The suicidal crab probably won't be around much longer at this rate.

He wants to be a fish?:fish1: :cool:
 
Maaaybe. I never quite get the motivation to attempt this, but one day I'd really like to give it a go.
 
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13533399#post13533399 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Kentanner11
He wants to be a fish?:fish1: :cool:
Or maybe he looked at his 401K.:mad2:
 
Marc, I read through most of this thread last week, so if this has already been discussed, I apologize....but, would this type of tank shape be safe to construct using glass instead of acrylic? Would there be any reason the seams would come under any abnormal stress due to shape?
 
I don't see why it would be a problem for glass if the person was already good at building glass aquariums. We've seen all kinds of shapes and sizes over the years. A perk would be that it doesn't scratch as easily.
 
Maaaybe. I never quite get the motivation to attempt this, but one day I'd really like to give it a go.

It looks like Sanjay just raised a batch. You can't let him get too far ahead of you, right? ;)

Good luck with them and thanks for letting us see pictures of your wonderful tank.
 
Hmm. I can't have him doing that, can I? ;)

Today, the eggs turned almost black. I guess they really are Onyx babies. :D

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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13560835#post13560835 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by melev
I think it is liquor-related. :lol:

I thought you were dosing Vodka, not Tequila! :celeb3:

Phil
 
Time for an update. I'm testing out a borrowed Nikon D70 with stock lens, and all of these pictures were taken with it. Remember, this tank is lit with a single 150w 10,000K bulb, so it lacks the blue to make things pop.

Full tank shot (FTS)
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Acans
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Pink Hammer
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Favia
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Mag-Rock on back of tank, RBTA stretching upwards
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Mini Carpet Anemones (note the air bubbles for a size comparison
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Purple Monster frag - not purple
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Shot from above of a frag from Servo, but instead it ended up being a shot about ripples. I like it; they are produced from the VorTech in Wave Mode.
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Shots look plenty nice, Marc.

In the shot you titled, Acan... Is that a ricordia stretched out on the floor behind the acan beside the zoanthids? If so, the dude is gettin' fat and happy!
 
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