My 1st SW tank: 4 months old..in progress
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CStrickland
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I think your doing a faaantastic job Zee!
Our tanks are about the same age an mine isn't even close to that pretty
I especially like how well you arranged your rocks. I can see lots of caves for fish, and spots for coral. Well done.
I only have two thoughts, and they are really more peeves of my on than "rules" you are breaking.
1) I think a less cluttered sand bed would really make the tank pop. Perhaps some of those coral on the sand are new ones you are acclimating, if not I would move a few up onto the rock for better viewing and balanced aquascape. I think your lps will be happier up on the rock too, (except the candy cane, it might be a little high and do better in a lower spot). It's hard to explain why it makes a big diff to leave some negative space like that, it's sort of like it gives your eye a place to come back to when you look at it, like grounding the view; and the contrasting color outlines the shape of things well to make them look clearer.
This is my fave tank, and it's a good example, even though you wouldn't have the path between rocks
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2) I'd keep an eye on those yellow colony polyps. They can become a nuisance if you let them grow as much as they want. They also have gotten people quite sick when the were disturbed. If you are going to move or cut or mess with any coral in your system, first read the sticky on palytoxin and follow the safety guidelines so you don't wind up in the hospital. Use extra care if you decide to trim those yellow polyps back.
You're way way ahead of most 4 moth reefers. Things seem to be cruising. Was there some particular advice or question you wanted answered?
Our tanks are about the same age an mine isn't even close to that pretty
I especially like how well you arranged your rocks. I can see lots of caves for fish, and spots for coral. Well done.
I only have two thoughts, and they are really more peeves of my on than "rules" you are breaking.
1) I think a less cluttered sand bed would really make the tank pop. Perhaps some of those coral on the sand are new ones you are acclimating, if not I would move a few up onto the rock for better viewing and balanced aquascape. I think your lps will be happier up on the rock too, (except the candy cane, it might be a little high and do better in a lower spot). It's hard to explain why it makes a big diff to leave some negative space like that, it's sort of like it gives your eye a place to come back to when you look at it, like grounding the view; and the contrasting color outlines the shape of things well to make them look clearer.
This is my fave tank, and it's a good example, even though you wouldn't have the path between rocks
2) I'd keep an eye on those yellow colony polyps. They can become a nuisance if you let them grow as much as they want. They also have gotten people quite sick when the were disturbed. If you are going to move or cut or mess with any coral in your system, first read the sticky on palytoxin and follow the safety guidelines so you don't wind up in the hospital. Use extra care if you decide to trim those yellow polyps back.
You're way way ahead of most 4 moth reefers. Things seem to be cruising. Was there some particular advice or question you wanted answered?
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zeeGGee
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My 1st SW tank: 4 months old..in progress
Wow! That tank is awesome! Thanks for the great advise. I really appreciate it. Yes my tank is really disorganized..I'm still trying to know where to put who. How High, how low.. I was just focusing first on how to establish my tank parameters and keep my livestock alive..lol. I don't have a beautiful tank..especially the light that Im using... And was just curious at first if I could start a SW tank. The tank that I'm using right now was my brother's old freah water tank...here are some info of my tank:
60 lbs DR
40 lbs LS
Aquaclear 110 HOB with submersible LED-
as a refugium full of chaeto
Hydor Smart level
Hydor Slim Skimmer
Hydor Smart wave
Jebao PP4 (2)
Hydor Koralia 1050 (2)
Fluval 300 Watt E-Series Electronic
Aquarium Heater
48" Orbit Marine LED
5 Gallon RO water bucket for ATO with
Kalkwasser and distilled vinegar
GFO reactor
I do 10% water change every 2 weeks.All parameters are fine so far..
Please keep on giving advise.Thanks again!!
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I think your doing a faaantastic job Zee!
Our tanks are about the same age an mine isn't even close to that pretty
I especially like how well you arranged your rocks. I can see lots of caves for fish, and spots for coral. Well done.
I only have two thoughts, and they are really more peeves of my on than "rules" you are breaking.
1) I think a less cluttered sand bed would really make the tank pop. Perhaps some of those coral on the sand are new ones you are acclimating, if not I would move a few up onto the rock for better viewing and balanced aquascape. I think your lps will be happier up on the rock too, (except the candy cane, it might be a little high and do better in a lower spot). It's hard to explain why it makes a big diff to leave some negative space like that, it's sort of like it gives your eye a place to come back to when you look at it, like grounding the view; and the contrasting color outlines the shape of things well to make them look clearer.
This is my fave tank, and it's a good example, even though you wouldn't have the path between rocks
.
2) I'd keep an eye on those yellow colony polyps. They can become a nuisance if you let them grow as much as they want. They also have gotten people quite sick when the were disturbed. If you are going to move or cut or mess with any coral in your system, first read the sticky on palytoxin and follow the safety guidelines so you don't wind up in the hospital. Use extra care if you decide to trim those yellow polyps back.
You're way way ahead of most 4 moth reefers. Things seem to be cruising. Was there some particular advice or question you wanted answered?
Wow! That tank is awesome! Thanks for the great advise. I really appreciate it. Yes my tank is really disorganized..I'm still trying to know where to put who. How High, how low.. I was just focusing first on how to establish my tank parameters and keep my livestock alive..lol. I don't have a beautiful tank..especially the light that Im using... And was just curious at first if I could start a SW tank. The tank that I'm using right now was my brother's old freah water tank...here are some info of my tank:
60 lbs DR
40 lbs LS
Aquaclear 110 HOB with submersible LED-
as a refugium full of chaeto
Hydor Smart level
Hydor Slim Skimmer
Hydor Smart wave
Jebao PP4 (2)
Hydor Koralia 1050 (2)
Fluval 300 Watt E-Series Electronic
Aquarium Heater
48" Orbit Marine LED
5 Gallon RO water bucket for ATO with
Kalkwasser and distilled vinegar
GFO reactor
I do 10% water change every 2 weeks.All parameters are fine so far..
Please keep on giving advise.Thanks again!!
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zeeGGee
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My 1st SW tank: 4 months old..in progress
My coral placement is still in progress cause I don't want my current corals to attach on the rock..some of them already started to attach and spread...I still have lots of corals in mind to put in my tank..I'm slowly acclimating them then move them as I place new corals.I'm trying to move them around to see where will they become "happy" and have a good response. So far they are doing great.I'll move them later for final placement. I'm very open to all advise that I'm gonna receive. Please keep it coming...I really appreciate it.
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I think your doing a faaantastic job Zee!
Our tanks are about the same age an mine isn't even close to that pretty
I especially like how well you arranged your rocks. I can see lots of caves for fish, and spots for coral. Well done.
I only have two thoughts, and they are really more peeves of my on than "rules" you are breaking.
1) I think a less cluttered sand bed would really make the tank pop. Perhaps some of those coral on the sand are new ones you are acclimating, if not I would move a few up onto the rock for better viewing and balanced aquascape. I think your lps will be happier up on the rock too, (except the candy cane, it might be a little high and do better in a lower spot). It's hard to explain why it makes a big diff to leave some negative space like that, it's sort of like it gives your eye a place to come back to when you look at it, like grounding the view; and the contrasting color outlines the shape of things well to make them look clearer.
This is my fave tank, and it's a good example, even though you wouldn't have the path between rocks
.
2) I'd keep an eye on those yellow colony polyps. They can become a nuisance if you let them grow as much as they want. They also have gotten people quite sick when the were disturbed. If you are going to move or cut or mess with any coral in your system, first read the sticky on palytoxin and follow the safety guidelines so you don't wind up in the hospital. Use extra care if you decide to trim those yellow polyps back.
You're way way ahead of most 4 moth reefers. Things seem to be cruising. Was there some particular advice or question you wanted answered?
My coral placement is still in progress cause I don't want my current corals to attach on the rock..some of them already started to attach and spread...I still have lots of corals in mind to put in my tank..I'm slowly acclimating them then move them as I place new corals.I'm trying to move them around to see where will they become "happy" and have a good response. So far they are doing great.I'll move them later for final placement. I'm very open to all advise that I'm gonna receive. Please keep it coming...I really appreciate it.
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zeeGGee
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Great start. Here is a great link to help with aquascaping. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2217633
farfromsea
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Looks awesome. Could you list the corals you have? I'm terrible at IDing but always enjoy making a wishlist for myself
zeeGGee
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hi! I have 2 chalice, couple of frogspawns, hammerheads, toadstools, palys and zoas (sorry forgot their names), cinnamon palys, bubble coral,mushrooms (blue and red)...
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zeeGGee
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farfromsea
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Thanks! Looking forward to seeing another update in 4 months. You're brave to keep palys I'm pretty sure I would kill myself.
uncleL
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Looks Great!!! Where did you get the submersible LED?
